Spiegeltent Fringe Events

Fabulous events for all in our magical tent on the Abbey Grounds

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Hexham Young Writers' Group

The Hexham Young Writers’ Group have produced some great pieces of work from our two online courses available during lockdown, we're delighted to feature some of them here.
Young Writer's Summer Poetry Course

Following the success of our two previous courses (Playwriting and Creative Writing), we’re delighted to announce the opportunity to take part in a new, free, 6-week on-line poetry course.
Ingrid Persaud talks to Helen Taylor

Ingrid discusses her book Love after Love with Helen, with some questions from the region's Book Groups.
Big Write Rap Competition

Rap Competition for KS2 and KS3

Ingrid Persaud talks to Helen Taylor

Ingrid discusses her book Love after Love with Helen, with some questions from the region's Book Groups.
2020 Festival Programme
Story Space

Fabulous authors reading super stories from brilliant books, plus some other people you may recognise - look out for new stories every day in May!
Festival Cancelled
Writing Commissions 2020

We're delighted to share new pieces of new writing from Northumberland based authors, specially commissioned for 2020.
David Almond Workshop

Creative Writing Workshop for Yrs 5,6,7 & 8
Andy Stanton: The Paninis of Pompeii - Schools event

Andy Stanton - The Paninis of Pompeii School event for Years 3+ - ask your teacher
Andy Stanton: The Paninis of Pompei - School event

Andy Stanton - The Paninis of Pompei School event for Years 3+ - ask your teacher
Ross Welford: The Kid who Came from Space - Schools Event

Ross Welford: The Kid who Came from Space Schools event for Years 5 to 8 - ask your teacher
Helen Stephens: Howto Hide A Lion - An event for First Schools

Helen Stephens: How to Hide A Lion An event for First Schools – ask your teacher