Festival of Culture Events
Please see below our first release of events for our Festival of Culture 2022.
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Festival Special- Classic Text Workshop~ Introduction to: Drama
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Introducing our new Classic Texts Workshop, specifically designed for students and adults hoping to learn more about a classic text or period. We will be running sessions throughout the year which will be held in our Reading Rooms. Pen and paper will be provided and tea and coffee are included in the price of your ticket.
During this workshop, we will be undertaking an introduction to Drama! Most students will study this genre at some point in their course, and the tropes and styles of the four main forms of drama (which are comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy, and melodrama) are enjoyed on the page as well as on the stage.
Have you ever wondered about the origins of drama? Or wish to learn more about classic pieces?
We will be looking at extracts from the classics such as Priestly, Shakespeare, and Williams.
This workshop is perfect as an introduction to the genre, an opportunity to discuss your ideas, and ask questions we can talk about as a group.
The entire workshop should last 50-60 minutes and is suitable for students and adults aged 15+ years.
Book your place here.

Open Mic~ Poetry & Spoken Word
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Are you a writer or hoping to be and wish to share your work in a fun and safe environment? Then why not join us in our Reading Rooms located above the bookshop where we will be hosting an open mic afternoon. The event will consist of writers sharing their work with the room, this can be anything from stories (both fiction and non-fiction), poetry, or screenplays.
This event is suitable for ages 14+ (under 16s should be accompanied by an adult).
Tea & coffee will be available for purchase during the event.
To reserve your place please book your ticket/s here.
If you would like to perform please select the performer ticket when using checkout.
This is a free event and once spaces have sold out we will not be able to add additional tickets so please do book your place to avoid disappointment.