Before 3am, Books

Regular role-playing night.

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

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.

Author Saul David will discuss his research on the First World War and present his findings from the perspective of non-white, non-British soldiers.

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 evening of readings from the books written by the six short-listed authors. Hear the work that could win one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world.

A lecture from Vivian Davies entitled Nubia in the New Kingdom: the Egyptians at Kurgus.

An overview of the development of Brook Street and the interior layout and design features of a Georgian townhouse.

The latest historical from Wilson centres on Josiah Wedgewood, he of the famous English pottery.

One of Britain's leading intellectuals, AC Grayling makes his case against Religion and for Humanism. He gives a talk which asks, what is the alternative to religion as a view of the world and a foundation for morality? Is there a world-view and a code of life for thoughtful people who wish to live with intellectual…

Harpsichordist and Director Richard Egarr talks about the programme of the evening concert.

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

A contemporary variety show and open-mic session featuring performers, artists, poets and musicians.

The PR guru Mark Borkowski draws upon his experience of working with innovative thinkers and artists to present a performance-lecture celebrating the Maverick.

The former BBC Radio 1 DJ discusses his controversial life and career.

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

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.

• Directed by: Jean-Michele Gregory
• Written by: Mike Daisey

Mike Daisey's solo show, telling the story of Apple's co-founder, and also of the performer's own visit to China to look at the factories producing iPhones, iPods and iPads. Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory.

An evening of contemporary dance, physical theatre and performance art, with a different curated theme each time.