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03 Gallery, Oxford Castle New Road, Oxford
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1 Mar Mar 1, 6.30pm–8pm Bill Heine: The Hunting Of The Shark: Talk
6VT Youth Cafe, 6 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh
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10 Feb–30 Mar Fri 10am–noon Exploring Books with Liz Hare A large informal book group with lively, tutor-led discussion, tackling some great books this term, including David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas (read it…
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel, Market Street, Aberdeen
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25 Feb 11am Lemon Tree's Writers' Group Meet with other budding and more established writers to read from and discuss your work, and help to organise readings, workshops, retreats and…
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth
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8 Mar Mar 8, 8pm An Evening With Tony Benn: Talk The Labour politician talks about his life in politics and what he thinks about the changes in the party.
15 Feb Feb 15, 7.45pm Isis And Hecate Double-Billed Storyteller Xanthe Gresham presents performances of the stories.
29 Feb Feb 29, 7.45pm Saints, Sinners And Cunning Men: Tales Of North Wales: Storytelling Storyteller and poet Fiona Collins tells true stories from the area.
Academy Theatre, 311 Sheffield Road, Barnsley
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28 Oct Oct 28, 7.30pm Gervase Phinn: Talk The former schools inspector and author talks about his novel Little Village School.
Acton Library, Acton Library High Street, London W3
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17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 11am–11.30am
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 11am–11.30am
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 11am–11.30am
4 May–25 May Fri 11am–11.30am 		Toddlers Storytime (Ages 2-4)
The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8
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29 Feb–2 Mar Feb 29, Mar 1 & 2, 7.15pm Indiana Jones And The Extra Chair A collective of young and up-and-coming poets participate in this show of theatre with hip hop, with spoken word, offering rhymes, anecdotes and…
The Albany St Andrews, 56 North Street, St Andrews
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16 Mar 3.45pm Round Table: Afternoon Tea with Jackie: Jackie Kay Jackie Kay is one of Scotland's best-loved poets and recently won the Scottish Book of the Year award for her memoir Red Dust Road. Early booking…
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
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28 Feb Feb 28, 7.30pm Doug Scott: Big Wall Climbing: Talk The climber gives an illustrated talk about his experiences.
The Alley Cat, 4 Denmark Street, London WC2H
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12 Mar Mon 7.30pm–10pm
2 Apr–30 Apr Mon 7.30pm–10pm 		The Book Stops Here Listen to short readings of work by authors.
Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick
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8 May May 8, 7.30pm An Evening With Gervase Phinn: Talk An Evening with Gervase Phinn promises to leave the audience in stitches as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the…
9 Apr Apr 9, 7.30pm Henry Blofeld: Shaken, Not Stirred: Talk The sports journalist and cricket commentator presents stories and anecdotes about his life and career.
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees
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18 Apr–19 Apr Apr 18, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, Apr 19, 6.30pm & 8.30pm The Oh Fuck Moment Poet Hannah Jane Walker and theatre-maker Chris Thorpe examine the moment of dawning horror as you realise the implications of a bad mistake.
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
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28 Feb 7.30pm Andy Kershaw: No Off Switch Veteran DJ and journalist Andy Kershaw signs copies of new autobiography No Off Switch and answers questions about a colourful life that's taken…
25 Feb 1pm Helen Fitzgerald and Doug Johnstone Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. Two Scottish writers very much in touch with the dark side discuss their work.
24 Feb 7pm Louise Welsh & Christopher Brookmyre Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. The size and success Scotland's crime writing scene might say something worrying about the dark mental…
25 Feb 7pm Malcolm Middleton's Human Don't Be Angry and Aidan Moffatt & Bill Wells Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. One Arab Strap man supported by another: Middleton plays the gentle instrumental guitar work of his…
24 Feb–26 Feb Times vary Margins Book and Music Festival The hip young nephew of the Scottish lit scene is run by cutting edge imprint Cargo Publishing, with an emphasis on new writing talent. Newly moved…
24 Feb 6pm A Night in the Gutter Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. Spoken word and performance from contributors to Gutter magazine, known for its energetic style and…
24 Feb 5pm Octavius Magazine Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. A showcase from a new publication filling a gap in the market in Scotland for creative writing by…
21 Mar–22 Mar Wed 7pm & 9pm; Thu 7.15pm & 9.15pm The Oh Fuck Moment Part of Behaviour. A show that won a Fringe First Award in 2011, from poet Hannah Jane Walker and writer/performer Chris Thorpe, examining the art…
25 Feb 2pm Sara Sheridan and Tracey S Rosenberg: The History Girls Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. Two historical novelists, one experienced, one with just a successful 2011 debut under her belt, discuss…
25 Feb 3pm A Thousand Cranes – Scottish Writers For Japan Book Launch Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. Launch of a charity anthology featuring work by J David Simons, Helen Sedgwick and Kirsty Logan and…
25 Feb 6pm Tom Leonard, Don Paterson and Billy Letford – Three Poets Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. Three generations of Scottish poetry, from outspoken veteran Tom Leonard via award-winning poet and…
25 Feb Noon United vs Barca – Graham Hunter and Rodge Glass Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. A discussion on writing about football, from two very different perspectives: that of Glasgow-based…
26 Jun–29 Jun Tue–Fri 8pm Whatever Gets You Through the Night Live show that is just the tip of a multimedia iceberg involving an album, a collection of writing and a film. Created as a Vital Spark…
25 Feb 4pm William McIllvanney and Allan Wilson: Scottish Writing, Then and Now Part of Margins Book & Music Festival. McIllvanney, author of Laidlaw, The Big Man and Weekend, discusses with tipped newcomer Wilson what it…
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1 Apr 4pm
6 May 4pm 		Words Per Minute Monthly spoken word, music, film and performance night run by Glasgow-based writer-performers Kirsty Logan, Helen Sedgwick and Kirstin Innes.
Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards
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Georgian Gallery
15 Feb Feb 15, 7.30pm–9pm
21 Mar Mar 21, 7.30pm–9pm
18 Apr Apr 18, 7.30pm–9pm 		Ards Arts Book Club An informal discussion about a text or a book.
Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton
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4 Apr Apr 4, 7.30pm UNMYTHABLE, The Greek Myths As You've Never Seen Them Before Demystifying ancient Greek mythology, Temple Theatre present a show which fuses storytelling with song, comic clowning and physicality.
Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove
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20 Feb Feb 20, 8pm Andy Kershaw The broadcaster and former foreign correspondent offers an insight into his life.
24 Feb Feb 24, 8pm Carol Ann Duffy & John Sampson A collaborative performance by poet Duffy and musician Sampson.
25 Feb Feb 25, 3pm Simon Callow: Talk The actor reads extracts and signs copies of his book Charles Dickens And The Great Theatre Of The World.
Artsadmin, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1
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23 Feb Feb 23, 7.30pm Austerities Poetry readings and talks about poetry's relationship to money, politics and advertising and Sam Riviere's online collection of poems and…
Ashburton Library, Shirley Road, Croydon
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28 Feb Feb 28, 6.30pm
27 Mar Mar 27, 6.30pm
24 Apr Apr 24, 6.30pm
29 May May 29, 6.30pm
26 Jun Jun 26, 6.30pm 		Reading Group
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford
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21 Feb Feb 21, 1.15pm–2pm 19th Century Paintings : Talk
28 Mar Mar 28, 1.15pm–2pm Aphrodisias, Pergamon And Olympia: Talk A talk about objects from the museum's galleries.
23 Mar Mar 23, 1.15pm–2pm Archaeological Treasures: Talk A gallery talk about the museum's collection.
16 Mar Mar 16, 1.15pm–2pm Ashmole And The Tradescants: Talk A talk about how the oldest public museum in Britain was formed and the role played by Elias Ashmole and the collection of John Tradescant.
Education Centre (entry via St Giles’ Street Reception)
7 Feb–28 Feb Tue 7pm–8pm 		Ashmolean Youth Community Arts Forum: Lecture A series of lectures promoting the interests of young people in the arts delivered by young working artists.
6 Mar Mar 6, 1.15pm–2pm Condiments: Talk A talk about selected objects from the museum's collection.
22 Mar Mar 22, 1.15pm–2pm The Delft Room: Talk A talk about the museum's collection of pottery and earthenware made in the Dutch city.
15 Feb Feb 15, 1.15pm–2pm Fable In Art: Talk A talk about pictures from the museum's collection that show narratives that teach moral lessons.
14 Mar Mar 14, 1.15pm–2pm French Furniture: Talk A talk about objects from the museum's collection that were made in the country.
17 Feb Feb 17, 1.15pm–2pm Greek Pots: Talk A gallery talk about objects from the country found in the museum's collection.
24 Feb Feb 24, 1.15pm–2pm Harnessing Power: Images Of The Horse: Talk A gallery talk about objects from the museum's collection linked to the animal.
22 Mar Mar 22, 5pm–5.45pm The History Of British Coinage: Talk A talk about the different types of currency that have been used in the country.
2 Mar Mar 1, 1.15am–2pm The Indian Collection: Talk A gallery talk about objects from the museum's collection that came from or relate to the country.
7 Mar Mar 7, 1.15pm–2pm An Introduction To The Renaissance: Talk A talk about objects from the museum's collection that relate to the cultural movement.
22 Feb Feb 22, 1.15pm–2pm
15 Mar Mar 15, 1.15pm–2pm 		Italian Baroque Art: Talk A gallery talk about paintings and sculptures from the museum's collection.
13 Mar Mar 13, 1.15pm–2pm Ivory Carvings: Talk A gallery talk about the objects.
2 Mar Mar 2, 1.15pm–2pm Japanese 19th-Century Prints: Talk A gallery talk about the artworks from the country.
20 Mar Mar 20, 1.15pm–2pm Landscape Paintings: Talk A gallery talk about paintings from the museum's collection.
27 Mar Mar 27, 1.15pm–2pm Looking For Gold: Talk A gallery talk about the subject.
23 Feb Feb 23, 1.15pm–2pm More Saints And Their Symbols: Talk A talk about objects from the museum's collection relating to religious people.
28 Feb Feb 28, 1.15pm–2pm Musical Instruments: Talk A talk about objects from the museum's collections.
30 Mar Mar 30, 1.15pm–2pm The Reading And Writing Gallery: Talk A talk about objects from the gallery.
29 Mar Mar 29, 1.15pm–2pm Renaissance Bronze Sculpture: Talk A talk about the artwork from the museum's collection.
9 Mar Mar 9, 1.15pm–2pm The Silk Route: Talk A talk about the ancient Asian trade network and the role it played in the building of various civilisations.
8 Mar Mar 8, 5pm–5.45pm Spanish Ceramics: Talk A talk about pottery from the country.
21 Mar Mar 21, 1.15pm–2pm Stories Behind The Pictures: Talk A talk about objects from the museum's collection.
8 Mar Mar 8, 1.15pm–2pm Stuart Treasure: Talk A talk about objects from the museum's collection.
29 Feb Feb 29, 1.15pm–2pm Watches: Jewel Or Machine: Talk A talk about the museum's collection of time pieces and how they should be categorised.
16 Feb Feb 16, 1.15pm–2pm Women In Ancient Egypt: Talk A talk, illustrated by objects from the museum's collection, about the role of females in the civilisation's society.
Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells
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1 Apr Apr 1, 8pm Stephen Venables: Talk The internationally acclaimed mountaineer, writer and broadcaster presents an illustrated talk about legendary mountaineer Eric Shipton through…
Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow
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14 Mar Mar 14, 7.30pm
11 Apr Apr 11, 7.30pm
9 May May 9, 7.30pm 		Civic Society Lectures An open discussion forum for people to talk about any subject.
Auditorium
13 Mar Mar 13, 10am 		The Ludlow Road: The Local Landscape Of AE Housman's Poetry: Lecture Jane Allsopp talks about work of the poet.
Auditorium
28 Feb Feb 28, 10am 		A Marches Miscellany: Lecture Karen and Andy Johnson talk about how the work of authors helps to form impressions of the area's history and landscape.
Warehouse
25 Feb Feb 25, 7.30pm
24 Mar Mar 24, 7.30pm 		Open Mic Playwright & poet Sarah Miller reads excerpts of her work, followed by an open mic for poets, storytellers and songwriters.
Auditorium
6 Mar Mar 6, 10am 		Pigsties & Paradise: Lecture Liz Pitman talks about the female travellers that toured Wales in the first sixty years of the 19th-century as an alternative to the Grand Tour.
7 Mar Mar 7, 7.30pm
4 Apr Apr 4, 7.30pm 		Poetry Cafe People can read their own or favourite poems at an open-mic session.
25 Feb Feb 25, 5pm–6.30pm
24 Mar Mar 24, 5pm–6.30pm 		Workshop
Assembly Rooms, Corporation Street, Tamworth
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16 Mar Mar 16, 7.30pm Nick Baker: Weird Creatures: Talk The naturalist and TV presenter talks about discovering, meeting and filming some of the animals that feature in the programme and how these…
Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby
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Darwin Suite
16 Feb Feb 16, 8pm 		Andy Kershaw: Talk The author and broadcaster discusses his autobiography No Off Switch.
At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol
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7 Mar Mar 7, 7.30pm Doug Allan: Life Behind the Lens: Talk The award-winning cameraman whose TV credits include the epic wildlife series Blue Planet and Planet Earth presents adventures, encounters and…
4 Feb–26 Feb From Feb 4, Feb 4 & 5, 11–19, 25 & 26, 11.30pm, ends Feb 26
3 Mar–31 Mar From Mar 3, Sat & Sun 11.30pm, ends Mar 31
7 Apr–29 Apr From Apr 7, Sat & Sun 11.30pm, ends Apr 29
5 May–20 May From May 5, Sat & Sun 11.30am 		Storytelling

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