This weekend, Books

Regular role-playing night.

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

TV presenter and historian Dan Snow will lead the discussion to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle.

The Mad Hatter has invited everyone to tea to learn about their dreams. He wants to create a web to see how Brighton’s dreams interweave. Come and take part in our Alice in Wonderland Adventure, and see how you’re connected to any other party-goers through your adventures in the Land of Nod. Suitable for ages 18+.

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…

If knowledge is the food of the soul, then let us FEAST! This travelling parlour of enlightenment combines exceptional experts & erudite amateurs in a fiesta of learning & fine cocktails. Prepare to be delighted by unusual characters, exquisite libations and wisdom of the most eye-opening variety in the decadent…

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

Meet the author of the bestselling Pegasus series, at she prepares to launch the Valkyrie series. A blend of modern adventure and fantasy in a mythological setting for 9-13 year olds.

Children can learn and develop a variety of skills, including creative writing, animation, dance, drawing, painting and sculpture, led by artists, creative writers and dancers.

“When evening quickens in the street, comes a pause in the day's occupation that is known as the cocktail hour.” So said Bernard de Voto. The Cocktail Hour is the most delightful ritual, and one worth considered cogitation. Let us make our journey through the mystical hour together. Cocktails and canapés included, of…

‘Idlers of the Enlightenment’: A Symposium with Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson, QI’s Director of Information John Mitchinson, and writer Mark Vernon. Learn about the lesser-known works and hitherto concealed philosophy of ‘idlerism’ as espoused by philosophers and writers such as Rousseau and Dr Johnson – diminishing any…

Poetry discussion forum with no preparation or previous knowledge required, focusing on a different poet each month.

A full day of discussions and performances based on the Sunday papers, with commentators, musicians, actors and poets bringing to life the day's news, section by section. Dress code? Smoking jackets and Sunday best, of course.

Poetry writing workshops for aspirant storytellers and performers.

Inspired by their day at the Institute of Dreams, the award winning BattleActs! (Independent on Saturday's Top Ten Comedy Show) will split into two teams of fearless improvisers to amuse and amaze. Known for sell-out shows at Edinburgh Festival, BattleActs! have been spotted at The Accidental Festival, The Old Vic…

Traditional fables and poetry, anecdotes and stories from Romanian performers, Ion Caramitru and Horatiu Malaele, augmented with vocals and cello music from Adrian Naidin. Performed entirely in the Romanian language with no English surtitles.

A creative writing tutor helps write your own Japanese-style haikus inspired by nature and the Japanese collection.

Prepare to have your mind & body nourished and your spirit of curiosity revived in a unique voyage of culinary discovery! Deep within the opulent surroundings of Angel House, a cornucopia of curious courses, delicious cocktails and diverting entertainments will be presented for your delight and delectation by…

Geoffrey Leeming talks about his career as an RAF helicopter pilot.

Author, composer and founder of the European College of Hypnotherapy, Dr. Keith Hearne conducted the world's first sleep-laboratory into 'Lucid' dreaming at Liverpool University. Here he reveals his discoveries, and what these findings tell us about dreams, the unconsciousness, and how to induce our own lucid…

Led by head chef Tim Clare, The Poetry Takeaway serves up free, made-to-order poems on any subject in ten minutes or less. A rotating cast of top UK poets and local writers write, perform and deliver a hand-written, carefully boxed copy of every customer's poem (open or wrapped). Visit the world's first mobile poetry…

Spoken word and stories from the veteran guitarist best known as a founding member of heavy metal group Anthrax.