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Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee: Book Signing
The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.
Waterstones, Leeds
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0113 244 4588
- 17:00
Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 020 7220 7882
- 12:30
Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Against the Dark
Regular role-playing night.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Kate Mosse: Citadel
Author Kate Mosse discusses her latest adventure novel, Citadel, along with the rest of her Languedoc Trilogy.
All Saints Arts Centre, Lewes
Fri 19 Jul
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Sat 29 Jun
£12 in advance; £15 on the door / 01206 573948
A Readers' Day event.
- 09:30
Chichester Library
Tue 18 Jun
Prices to be confirmed
- 19:30
Thu 4 Jul
Prices to be confirmed
In conversation with Phil Hewitt.
- 19:30
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Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing
Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.
Waterstones, Nottingham
Thu 30 May
Free / 0843 290 8525
- 11:00
Waterstones, Cardiff
Thu 30 May
Free / 029 2066 5606
- 17:00
Waterstones, Manchester
Wed 29 May
Free / 0161 832 8563
- 16:00
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back to topWest End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Chesterfield
Thu 18 Jul
Roundhouse Lecture Theatre
£2 ( £1.50) / 01246 472450
- 19:30 – 22:00
A Celebration of Nonsense Poetry
Poets Murray Lachlan Young & Clare Pollard explore the bizarre lives and stranger works of fantasy author Lewis Carroll; literary nonsense artist, author and poet Edward Lear and the lesser-known James Taylor, the proto-surrealist of the 16th century. Guests are encouraged to share their own nonsensical ponderings…
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove
Sat 25 May
Eboracum: A Potted History Of Roman York: Talk
A look at life in York (then known as Eboracum) under the Romans, which became one of the leading cities in their empire.
Yorkshire Museum
Tue 2 Jul
Free, plus admission £7.50, concs £6.50, under 16s free / 01904 687687
- 12:30 – 13:00
The History Of Knitting: From Knitting Shepherds To Purling Celebrities! By Karen Cochra: Talk
Karen Cochrane offers an illustrated look at the origins of knitting and how the styles have changed through the ages and around the world.
Harrow Museum & Heritage Centre
Tue 16 Jul
£3 / 020 8861 2626
- 14:00
Inverness Provincial Mod
Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Fri 21 Jun
£2 / 01463 234234
- 09:00
Sat 22 Jun
£2 / 01463 234234
- 09:00
Speak Your Mind
A showcase for all varieties of spoken word.
Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner
Thu 11 Jul
The Studio
£3 / 020 8428 0124
- 19:30
Derek Landy: Author Event
The author will be talking about his work, including his latest book 'The Maleficent Seven', followed by a book signing.
Waterstones, Leeds
Fri 14 Jun
£3 / 0113 244 4588
- 18:30
Waterstones, York
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01904 628740
- 11:00
Glasgow Comic Con
Indulge your love of all things graphic at this fiesta of films, comics and fandoms. Last year saw plenty of big names from the worlds of Captain Marvel, Judge Dredd, Planet of the Apes, X-Men, Superman and Batman exhibit, and 2013 promises equal opportunity to meet and get sketches and autographs from your heroes.
CCA, Glasgow
Sat 13 Jul
Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900
Sun 14 Jul
Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900
I Wish I Was Lonely
An interactive performance about contact, presented by Hannah Walker and Chris Thorpe, using poetry, storytelling and live intervention.
Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11
Tue 30 Jul
Donations welcome / 020 7223 2223
- 20:45
Wed 31 Jul
Donations welcome / 020 7223 2223
- 20:45
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
Mon 3 Jun
£5 / 01473 295900
- 19:00
The Incomers
- Written by: Murray Lachlan Young
Windswept Productions presents Murray Lachlan Young's verse drama, set to a 1990s soundtrack, in which mayhem ensues when a couple invite their oldest friends down to the South West from London to help celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Sterts Theatre, Liskeard
Sat 25 May
£10 (£8) / 01579 362382
- 19:30
The Interdimensional Wizard
Free entry Drop by our Parlour Bar throughout the day, and be Amazed as The Electronic Wizard demonstrates the famous Tesla Coil and other fascinating and fearful gadgetry. Prepare to have your mind charged by these magnificent inventions. Sparks are sure to fly in this astounding performance! Suitable for ages 18+.
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove
Sat 25 May
Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition
An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Our Debt To Plato: Lecture
Baroness Mary Warnock lectures on the cultural impact of Plato's philosophy.
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London SE21
Tue 24 Sep
Linbury Room
£10 ( £9) / 020 8693 5254
- 10:30 – 11:30
Ashburton Library, Croydon
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 8726 6900
- 18:30
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 020 8726 6900
- 18:30
Tue 30 Jul
Free / 020 8726 6900
- 18:30
East Grinstead Library
Mon 27 May
Free / 01342 410050
- 17:15 – 18:45
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 01342 410050
- 17:15 – 18:45
Mon 29 Jul
Free / 01342 410050
- 17:15 – 18:45
Exeter Central Library
Tue 28 May
Free / 01392 384225
- 10:30 – 12:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01392 384225
- 10:30 – 12:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 01392 384225
- 10:30 – 12:00
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- Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni, London SW7
- Quay Theatre, Sudbury
- Treasure House / Beverley Art Gallery
- Waterstones, Salisbury
- Waterstones, Barnet
- Waterstones, Southampton
Scribblers
A self-led and informal creative writing group inspired by rooms within the house.
Gateshead Central Library
Fri 31 May
Free / 0191 433 8420
- 21:30 – 23:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0191 433 8420
- 21:30 – 23:30
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0191 433 8420
- 21:30 – 23:30
National Trust: Sutton House, London E9
Thu 20 Jun
£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264
- 12:15 – 14:15
Thu 18 Jul
£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264
- 12:15 – 14:15
Thu 22 Aug
£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264
- 12:15 – 14:15
Anne Zouroudi: Author Event
Meet the author of The Feast Of Artemis, the latest in the Mysteries Of The Greek Detectives series.
Waterstones, Tunbridge Wells
Tue 25 Jun
£3 redeemable against purchase / 01892 535446
- 19:00
Blofeld And Baxter: Memories Of Test Match Special: Talk
The cricket commentators talk about their careers and stories from their trips around the world.
Alban Arena, St Albans
Thu 3 Oct
£18.50 (£17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone… / 01727 844488
- 19:30
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Fri 6 Sep
£19 / 0844 871 7607
Grand Opera House, York
Fri 11 Oct
£19.50 / 0844 871 3024
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Caesura
An eclectic and experimental night of poetry, performance and spoken word, held on the second Friday of each month.
The Artisan, Edinburgh
Fri 14 Jun
Entry by donation / 07719 481092
Line-up to be confirmed.
- 19:00 – 23:00
Fri 13 Sep
Entry by donation / 07719 481092
Line-up to be confirmed.
- 19:00 – 23:00
Charles Stross: Neptune's Brood, Vol 1
The science fiction writer launches his latest effort.
Waterstones West End, Edinburgh
Thu 4 Jul
£3 (Members £2) / 0131 226 2666
- 18:00
