Morning events, Books

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

Tudor historian, author and MP Chris Skidmore discuss and signs copies of his new publication, Bosworth.

More than 100 galleries showcase original paintings, prints, sculpture and photography costing between £40 and £4000, plus talks, workshops and children's activities.

The author signs copies of his book A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven.

The academic discusses the links between the visual and theatrical arts and how this can help us to reevaluate the aesthetics of 17th century art as a whole.

The crime fiction writer discusses his latest work, 'Deadly Secrets'.

A history of the Box Office from pencils to PCs, in which former cashiers share their experiences of selling tickets at the Pomegranate, from the days of the manual system through to the advent of on-line booking.

The author signs copies of the book, Fun And Games At The Zoo.

New poems to make you question your relationship with the capital - whether you're a lifelong Londoner or one who's just here for the day. Wordsworth's famous sonnet, 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge', contemplates London's mighty heart asleep in the silence of a 19th-century dawn. This summer at Southbank Centre…

Discover the tradition of storytelling during the age of dragons, knights and damsels in distress, also includes interactive story sessions and medieval activities.

A story session celebrating Nick's birthday.

John White presents an insight into 18th-century aspirations, in costume as one of the many social climbers of the 18th century.

The author signs copies of From Geordie Land to No Man's Land; a chronicle of a Geordie at war in the trenches.

Founding member of the outdoor swimming event Jeremy Laming looks back over the last 10 years as well as looking forward at future events for 2013.

Mocks in maths, English and verbal reasoning, with confidential results and feedback by email.

A look at crimes that were committed in the 18th century and the extreme methods that were used to punish and deter.

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank Zappa, Stockhausen…

SATURDAY 26 – SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank…

An opportunity to become an actor and tell the story of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

The local author signs copies of the fifth and final book in the Ghost Detective series.

As part of the symposium on African culture, writers, publishers, translators and academics will discuss the role of the digital and written word on the continent.

The composer charts his artistic development in relation to the Festival, which encompasses The Rivered Earth with writer Vikram Seth, Chinese Gardens, Earthrise and his second and third string quartets.