- 31 May -30 June 2024
Stand Up For Diversity
Join us for drinks, nibbles, networking and a series of short soap-box shout-outs on why DIVERSITY MATTERS in the arts. Hosted by Essex Book Festival and Essex Cultural Diversity Project, this event aims to bring people together who want to champion and develop diversity in the arts. Read more
- Art
- Music
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Colchester Cultural Trail 2017
Essex Children's University launches a brand new programme for families and young people this Summer, bringing together exciting events and activities for families across mutiple venues in Colchester. Read more
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Putrid Potion Workshop
Join Lorraine Gregory, author of Mold and the Poison Plot, for a creative writing workshop with a twist! Explore the inspirational world of potions and poisons in children’s literature before creating your very own revolting recipe. Read more
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Super Stinky Pongorific Gameshow
Dive nose first into the world of smells with author of Mold and the Poison Plot, Lorraine Gregory. Discover more about this much overlooked sense with some entertaining and possibly very smelly games, facts and experiments! Read more
Stand Up For Diversity
Join us for a series of short soap-box shout-outs and performances on why DIVERSITY MATTERS. Hosted by Essex Book Festival and Essex Cultural Diversity Project, this event brings together people who want to champion and celebrate diversity in the arts and in our communities. Read more
- Non-fiction
- SOLD OUT!
Essex Book Festival Launch: Billy Bragg
We are delighted to welcome singer, songwriter and activist Billy Bragg to launch Essex Book Festival 2018. Against a backdrop of Cold War politics, rock and roll riots and a newly assertive working-class youth, Billy charts the history, impact and legacy of Britain's original pop movement, and how Skiffle changed the world. Read more
- Theatre
Turn of the Screw
1840: A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned children in Bly, a seemingly idyllic country house. But shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. This thrilling adaptation of Henry James’ genre defining classic ghost story lets you draw your own conclusions about the events at Bly. Read more
- For Writers
- Workshop
Pop-Up Writers House
As part of an exciting new partnership with Essex Book Festival, Metal is transforming Chalkwell Hall into a pop-up Essex Writers House for the whole month of March 2018 to host a wide range of literary events and activities. Our aim is to provide development opportunities for writers working in all genres, whilst engaging with audiences of all ages. Read more
- Non-fiction
Literary Lunch at Tymperleys: Anne de Courcy
Anne de Courcy hosts this year's literary lunch, sharing stories of social climbing American heiresses who crossed the pond to find titled husbands with power and privilege. This richly entertaining group biography reveals what they thought of their new lives in England, and what England thought of them. Read more
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- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Poetry
- POSTPONED
My Europe: A Patrician Press Anthology
RESCHEDULED FOR 16 MARCH. In their latest anthology, Patrician Press brings together poems, short stories and essays on the theme of Europe, advantages and disadvantages of the European Union. Writers share personal histories and discuss the consequences of leaving the EU. Read more
Charity Book Swish
Are your bookshelves fit to burst? Then why not join in our Charity Swish, taking place as part of our PLACE weekend. All YOU need to is donate your pre-loved books on the day. All WE need to do is sell them on to people anxious to give them a new home. All proceeds will go to Friends of Refugees Suffolk, who are organising the event. Read more
- Art
- Storytelling
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Are You Sitting Comfortably? Troll Swap Fun!
Join Leigh Hodgkinson for giant drawings and fun crafts, with some storytelling in between. Leigh writes and illustrates picture books for children and is art director and co-creator of a new animated show called "Olobob Top" for CBeebies. Read more
- Non-fiction
The East Country: Jules Pretty
In their latest anthology, Patrician Press brings together poems, short stories and essays on the theme of Europe, advantages and disadvantages of the European Union. Writers share personal histories and discuss the consequences of leaving the EU. Read more
- CANCELLED
- For Writers
- Workshop
An Introduction to Memoir Writing: Linda Wilkinson
CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. The line between memoir and biography has never been clear; a memoir can be a story about a week in a life, an emotion or a place. Linda Wilkinson, ‘accidental memoirist’, takes you through the techniques, pitfalls and joys of memoir writing. Read more
- Music
- Storytelling
- Young Essex
Traditional Stories From Africa
Listen to traditional African Stories by Efua Sey Korbi through a magical journey of music and dance, stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. A fun and interactive storytelling session for all ages. Read more
- Fiction
Marc Chagall and The White Crucifixion: Michael Dean
A fictionalised account of the rollercoaster life of Marc Chagall, one of the most enigmatic artists of the twentieth century. A fascinating story of displacement, creativity and inspiration, by Essex based author Michael Dean. Read more
- Art
- Young Essex
Sumi Ink Club: Peace Wall
Sumi Ink Club is non-hierarchical: all ages, all humans, and all styles. Everyone is invited to come along and create a community mural that will evolve and grow throughout the day on the theme of Peace, Place and Identity. Bring yourselves, bring your friends, bring your grandparents, come and draw with us. Read more
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- Storytelling
- Young Essex
Pop-Up Storytelling Armchair
For this year’s Essex Book Festival, Age UK Essex are putting on a series of Pop-Up Storytelling Armchairs for the young and old, which will appear at various venues across the county. A real treat for book lovers of all ages to share their passion for reading. Read more
- Non-fiction
A New Map of Wonders: Caspar Henderson
Author and journalist Casper Henderson takes us on a journey in search of modern marvels. From divine visions in whirlwinds and burning bushes, to the Romantic Era's fascination with nature, our sense of wonder has long served as a starting point for experiencing the world. Read more
- Poetry
Reconciliation
The launch of an anthology of new poems commemorating World War I. The collection is edited by Vivien Whelpton, biographer of Richard Aldington who fought in WWI and was an outstanding imagist poet. Produced with support from poetryWivenhoe. Read more
- Fiction
- Poetry
The Language-Land: Anita Debska
In 2018 Poland celebrates the centenary of its reunification as an independent state. The Language-Land is a bilingual selection of Polish poetry and prose written between 1795 and 1918, when Poland was absorbed into the empires of Russia, Prussia and Austria. Read more
- Discussion
Don’t Panic I’m Islamic: Extreme Comedy
How can you tell if your neighbour is speaking Muslim? Can I get fries with that burka? Join comedians Omar Hamdi, Esther Manito and Amrou Al-Kadhi, and author and broadcaster Bidisha, for an entertaining look at what art and comedy can do to combat stereotypes and regressive identity politics. Read more
- For Writers
- Workshop
Writing For Radio Masterclass: Robin Brooks
Robin Brooks is one of Radio 4’s most experienced radio dramatists. In this workshop he will offer an introduction to writing drama for the radio. Suitable for all tastes and levels of experience. Read more
- Discussion
- For Writers
Granta Birth of the Book
Granta author Lulah Eilender, her literary agent Natalie Galustian, and her editor Ka Bradley will be discussing the often challenging but remarkable birth of a book: from the author’s original idea to the finished book on the shelf. An absolute must for new and emerging writers. Read more
- For Writers
The Magic of Writing: Adrian May
The history of literature is inextricably bound with magic and magical ideas. Both magic and writing are concerned with finding hidden forces and meanings, and inspiration is at the heart of both. Adrian May reveals how magic can be used as a tool to generate creativity, inspiring us to take risks in our own writing. Read more
- Fiction
The Silent Companions: Laura Purcell
Inspired by the work of Shirley Jackson and Susan Hill, and set in a crumbling country mansion, The Silent Companions is an unsettling gothic ghost story to send a shiver down the spine... A fantastic debut novel from Colchester based author Laura Purcell. Read more
- Discussion
Writing the Place
A rare opportunity to hear three very different writers describe the process of conjuring landscape and place in their writing. These include festival Writer-in-Residence Syd Moore; Robin Brooks, one of Radio 4’s leading dramatists, and award-winning playwright Nicola Werenowska. Read more
- For Writers
- Workshop
Telling Stories of War and Peace: Liz Trenow
What are the joys and pitfalls of writing historical fiction, and why are war and peace such compelling topics for historical novelists? A participatory workshop with Liz Trenow, bestselling author of The Poppy Factory and her latest novel, In Love and War, published to mark the 100th anniversary of WW1. Read more
- Non-fiction
Edward Lear: a life of art and nonsense – Jenny Uglow
Acclaimed biographer Jenny Uglow brings us a joyful and moving appreciation of Edward Lear’s extraordinary life and work. From troubled childhood to striving artist, she tracks his swooping moods, passionate friendships and restless travels. Read more
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Figuring Peace
Figuring Peace is the first in our series of three special commemorative Peace Panels. Festival patron and writer AL Kennedy, artist Maggi Hambling, and artist, curator and activist Hamja Ahsan will discuss the pivotal role played by artists and writers with regard to the representation of war and peace. Read more
- Non-fiction
- SOLD OUT!
Ancient Wonderings: James Canton
James Canton travels the length of Britain in a quest to discover the wonders of our natural history that occupied ancient minds, seeking the remnants left by our ancestors and weaving a beautiful tale of discovery along the way. Read more
- Non-fiction
The Angry Chef: Bad Science and the Truth About Healthy Eating
Using insights from psychiatrists, food scientists and dietitians, Anthony Warner, aka The Angry Chef exposes diet faddery and clean-eating cobblers, giving us the tools to spot pseudoscience for ourselves. Read more
- Theatre
Memento Mori
When Adrian and Lizzy arrive at their friends' old house for the weekend, the past comes back to haunt them in more ways than one. Patrick Marlowe's witty chiller about relationships, love and loss is the third production from the Packing Shed Theatre Company, set up to promote and produce new writing in the East. Read more
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- Fiction
- POSTPONED
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: Gail Honeyman
*** POSTPONED DUE TO ILL HEALTH - NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED *** The life of an outsider is vividly captured in this debut and Sunday Times bestseller, soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon. Read more
- Theatre
The King Lear, Shifting Sands Theatre
Hilarious and heart breaking, The King Lear is Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, but set in a pub. Shifting Sands Theatre has developed a reputation for creating a clown’s eye view of epic tales and classic texts - this inventive retelling mixes slapstick and pathos with warm humour, and is marvellous fun! Read more
- Discussion
Writing on the Inside
Drawing on the success of our Writing on the Inside workshops, panelists discuss the importance of providing writing opportunities in prison, and the transformative nature of creative writing, opening with a reading of the prisoners’ work by one of the workshop participants. Read more
- Discussion
Transitions and Integrations: Inside and ‘the Out’
How do offenders keep in touch with their families when they’re in prison? How do families cope on the outside, and who helps them? How easy is it for offenders to acclimatise to life on the outside? Our panel will provide a fascinating insight into the impact of imprisonment on prisoners and their families. Read more
- Non-fiction
Redeemable: A Memoir of Darkness and Hope – Erwin James
Ex-offender, Guardian columnist and editor of inside time, the national newspaper for prisoners and detainees, Erwin James will be talking about his biography Redeemable: A Memoir of Darkness and Hope. Read more
- Fiction
Essex Book Club Symposium
Join members of book groups from across Essex and hear from Imogen Hermes Gowar, who shares snippets of The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock, her spell-bounding debut novel about love and obsession in Georgian London, and Liz Trenow, who presents about her latest novel In Love and War, published to mark WW1’s centenary. Read more
- Discussion
Celebrating Edmund
Join us as we celebrate the life and work of Edmund Crispin, master of “splendidly complicated crime”, composer of music for Carry On films, and creator of the charming, frivolous and often badly behaved Gervase Fen, the detective with a donnish difference. Read more
- For Writers
- SOLD OUT!
- Workshop
Novel Writing for Beginners: Harriet Paige
Harriet Paige, whose debut novel 'Man with a Seagull on his Head' was shortlisted for The Guardian's Not the Booker Award, guides you through the process of crafting your first novel, with practical tips on creating characters, scene setting, structuring the plot and submitting your manuscript to agents and publishers. Read more
Crime & Music: The Life of Edmund Crispin
Edmund Crispin wrote nine detective novels and two collections of short stories, and was a highly successful composer of both concert and film music. On the 40th anniversary of his death, his biographer David Whittle looks at Montgomery's life and the various worlds he inhabited. Read more
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Man with a Seagull on his Head: Harriet Paige
A debut novel that is taking Essex (and the UK) by storm. Man with a Seagull on his Head is an insightful exploration of art, love and creativity. We follow Ray Eccles and his unlikely muse, their lives becoming intertwined with others as they advance on a bizarre journey from Essex coast to the London art scene. Read more
- Non-fiction
Custard, Culverts & Cake: Academics on Life in the Archers
Leading scholars combine a love of The Archers with their specialist subject areas, such as food, geography, social media and faith. Archers’ fans may be relieved to hear that hours of listening to their daily dose of Ambridge is, in fact, valid academic research. Read more
- Non-fiction
M: Maxwell Knight: MI5’s Greatest Spymaster – Henry Hemming
A gripping and dramatic true story about two remarkable female spies and the maverick who ran them, an animal-loving drop-out who went on to become MI5’s greatest spymaster. Henry Hemming reveals not just the shadowy world of espionage but also an enigmatic man at its centre. Read more
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The Pictures – Guy Bolton
Set in Hollywood 1939, the year of The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind, this murder mystery uncovers the crimes and misdemeanours of studio players and stars. Inspired by classic Hollywood noir, this acclaimed debut from an exciting new British talent has been shortlisted for the CWA’s New Blood Dagger 2017. Read more
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- Fiction
Sugar Money: Jane Harris
*** THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILL HEATLH *** Award-winning author Jane Harris’ new novel is based on a true 18th century Caribbean story. Brothers Emile and Lucien must return to Grenada and smuggle back 42 slaves claimed by English invaders at the hospital plantation in Fort Royal. Read more
- For Writers
- Workshop
Crime Writing Masterclass: Nicola Upson
Nicola Upson, award-winning British novelist and author, will guide participants through writing the perfect crime novel, while providing invaluable advice on how to get published. An absolute must for all aspiring crime writers. Read more
- Fiction
Sunday Morning Coming Down: Nicci French
In the chilling seventh instalment of the bestselling, critically acclaimed Frieda Klein series, evil looms but this time it's far too close to home. Come and hear about the latest psychological thriller by partners in crime, husband and wife writing duo Nicci Gerard and Sean French. Read more
- Storytelling
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Heroes and Villains
Come with an open mind and leave with a new character created from your own imagination. Using fun and innovative techniques, Syd Moore, Essex Book Festival Writer-in-Residence, will help you unleash your creativity to develop a fictional character, give them personality, unveil their greatest fear, heartfelt wishes and darkest secret. Read more
- Discussion
Criminal Minds: CWA Panel
Hear stories of sleuthing, murder and mayhem in this fascinating discussion between members of the CWA. With over 700 members, the Crime Writers’ Association is well known for its prestigious Daggers, awarded every year for the best in crime writing, and provides an unrivalled platform for authors and their work. Read more
- Fiction
- ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!
A Criminally Good Afternoon Tea: Nine Lessons with Nicola Upson
At the turn of the century, M R James told ghost stories by candlelight to a handful of scholars over supper after Christmas Eve’s carol service. Twenty-five years later, they are being killed off one by one... Nicola Upson tells you about the seventh novel in her highly praised Josephine They series. Read more
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- POSTPONED
- Young Essex
Medieval Mayhem: Lorraine Gregory
*** POSTPONED UNTIL THE SUMMER *** Feeling brave? Then hold onto your courage and join author of Mold and the Poison Plot, Lorraine Gregory on a trip back to the Medieval Age to discover the truth about crime and punishment. Stand trial, endure torture and dish out some truly ghastly sentences. Fun, informative, interactive and only mildly dangerous Read more
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Book Launch: A Perfect Marriage by Alison Booth
All are welcome to this book launch, hosted by Professor Pamela Cox at the University of Essex. A story of love and loss, of enduring friendship and unreliable memory, A Perfect Marriage is an enthralling new book from the bestselling author of Stillwater Creek. The novel is also a tale of redemption, of new hopes and fresh beginnings. Read more
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The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria – Dr Annie Gray
What does it mean to eat like a Queen? Elizabeth gorged on sugar; Mary on chocolate, and Ann was known as Brandy Nan. Victoria ate all of this and more. Annie Gray, historian, cook, broadcaster and writer, gives a new perspective on one of Britain's most iconic monarchs, celebrating her appetite for food and for life. Read more
- Non-fiction
Improve Your Learning: Robert Winston
One of the most instantly recognisable scientists in the country, Robert Winston is a compelling speaker, bringing complex issues to life with infectious enthusiasm and energy. This illuminating talk reveals how we can all improve our learning. Read more
- Fiction
Two O’Clock Boy: Mark Hill
Mark Hill's debut The Two O’Clock Boy is the gripping, twist-filled start to a new London-set crime thriller series, starring morally corrupt DI Ray Drake - a new spin on the modern police novel, with a focus on psychological suspence and a heady sense of the macabre. Read more
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Dead Men Whistling: Graham Masterton
Graham Masterton, author of bestselling horror novel The Manitou, brings us a gripping new thriller about police corruption, whistleblowing and murder. DCI Katie Maguire investigates a string of police fatalities, discovering that when murder is the best way to stop people talking, only silence is the safe option. Read more
- Poetry
Poetry Brothel Colchester
The oldest literary form meets the oldest profession in Britain’s oldest recorded town! Inspired by the cabarets of Montmartre, Poetry Brothel is a heady feast for the senses. Compered by madam Suki SilverTongue, there will be performances, private table readings, live music, fortune telling and more. Read more
- Fiction
The Cross and the Curse: Matthew Harffy
AD 634: In Anglo-Saxon Britain, confusion and conflict continue as warlords battle across Britain to become the first King of the English. In the second gripping, action-packed instalment in The Bernicia Chronicles, Matthew Harffy weaves an enthralling tale of murder, betrayal and vengeance. Read more
- Fiction
- ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!
The Special Girls: Isabelle Grey
DI Grace Fisher investigates a cold case and the murder of a young doctor, all connected to a summer camp for young patients with eating disorders located deep in the Essex countryside. The Special Girls is a nailbiting psychological thriller with a main character you will love and a final twist that will break your heart. Read more
- Non-fiction
A Higher Education: Andy Kirkpatrick
Top British mountaineer, climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick has explored some of the most difficult terrains in the world, from the Alps to Patagonia, Yosemite to Greenland. He looks back at forty years of adventure, sharing stories about his expeditions. Read more
- Fiction
- For Writers
- Non-fiction
- Poetry
- Storytelling
- Workshop
Essex Authors Day
This exciting day of seminars and workshops brings together Essex-based authors, writers and aspiring writers. Listen to author readings at the Pop Up Podium, pick up top tips, meet other writers, and find out more about getting published and publicising your book. Read more
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Poetry
- Storytelling
Pop-up Podium: Meet the Authors
A fascinating and enlightening day for all book-lovers. Visit our Pop-up Podium and meet a whole host of Essex based writers and published authors. Talk to them about their work and inspirations, and listen to pop-up readings through the day. Read more
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Marconi Digital Storytelling at Sandford Mill
Experience Marconi digital storytelling using our vintage Marconi TV camera equipment green screen and ipads. Discover the Marconi story, write your own script and then film it using the museum collections, images and settings to bring it alive. Read more
The Essex Serpent and other Colchester Literary Connections: Guided Walk
RESCHEDULED DUE TO THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS TO SATURDAY 17 MARCH. Discover serpents, detectives, serving wenches and the many other characters and their creators who have walked the streets of Colchester. Read more
- Non-fiction
Rochester to Richmond: A Thames Estuary Sailor’s View – Nick Ardley
Brought up on a Thames spritsail barge, lifelong sailor Nick Ardley shares a reflective river journey between Rochester and London. A beautifully illustrated book for lovers of sailing amongst salt, marsh and mud, Nick was recently featured in BBC One’s Britain Afloat, a history of the Britain’s boats and waterways. Read more
- Non-fiction
Sovereign, Squire & Rebel: Maharajah Duleep Singh – Peter Bance
A talk by Sikh author and historian Peter Bance, charting the fascinating journey of Maharajah Duleep Singh, from his time on the golden throne of the Punjab, to his exile to Britain and eventual stand against the establishment. Read more
- Fiction
- SOLD OUT!
Strange Sight: Syd Moore
The second in the Essex Witch Museum Mysteries follows the La Fleur restaurant, which has a slew of unusual phenomena. Bonnet-clad apparitions pass through walls, blood leaks from ceilings and rats besiege the dining room. Will Rosie Strange be able to solve the mystery? Read more
- Fiction
The Woolgrower’s Companion: Joy Rhoades
A war story and a love story set against the dusty heat and high stakes of the Australian outback. The Woolgrower’s Companion is a passionate tribute to Australia’s landscape and its people, inspired by the author’s grandmother. Read more
- Theatre
Lady Windermere’s Fan, Oscar Wilde
A new production of Oscar Wilde’s social comedy about infidelity, relationships and the (im)morality of the upper classes, directed by award-winning writer, actor and director Kathy Burke. Broadcast live from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End. Read more
- Fiction
Spooked! – Spiritualists, Spies and Scandals
In the picturesque setting of Chalkwell Hall, Moore and Unsworth discuss the occult and secret service networks during the Second World War, the mysteries that surrounded these clandestine operations, and the links between clairvoyants, magicians, witchcraft and spies. Read more
- Workshop
- Young Essex
CSI: Essex
How have advances in science and technology changed the way we view crime scenes? Become Crime Scene Investigators: handle CSI equipment, take fingerprints, create photofits - when comparing the pre-digital with modern day methods, which one comes out on top? Read more
- Storytelling
- Young Essex
Pop-Up Storytelling Armchair
For this year’s Essex Book Festival, Age UK Essex are putting on a series of Pop-Up Storytelling Armchairs for the young and old, which will appear at various venues across the county. A real treat for book lovers of all ages to share their passion for reading. Read more
Chelmsford Pioneers: Alan Pamphilon
From an inventor, architect and canal builder, to an opera singer and pioneer in wireless communications. Author and historian Alan Pamphilon leads you on a 90-minute tour, sharing stories of 12 people who have had a huge impact on the city of Chelmsford. Read more
- Music
- Young Essex
Ensonglopedia of Science
A song about science for every letter of the alphabet. Expect atoms, Big Bangs, cells, DNA... Expect the unexpected. And expect it to rhyme. John Hinton is the multi-award-winning writer/performer of musical comedies about Darwin, Einstein and Curie. Read more
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The Sealwoman’s Gift: Sally Magnusson
Set in Iceland and Algiers in the 17th century, broadcaster and journalist Sally Magnusson reimagines the true story of a pirate raid of a tiny Westman island, in which a pastor, his wife and their children – along with half their island – were abducted into slavery. Read more
- For Writers
- Workshop
Stories for After the End of the World – Matthew De Abaitua
Science fiction author Matthew De Abaitua kicks off our first event in Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker - come along to a creative writing workshop in this dark and dystopian atmosphere. Read more
- Young Essex
Young Essex at the Bunker
Come and savour a fabulous mix of drop-in events for families, including Haiku Poetry and Origami workshops led by CND’s Education Team; a Retro Games Room master-minded by Silver End Scouts, plus a host of other activities, film screenings and happenings. Read more
- Non-fiction
Armageddon and Paranoia: The Nuclear Confrontation – Rodric Braithwaite
Nuclear weapons exist and so does the possibility of worldwide annihilation. Sir Rodric Braithwaite, ex British Ambassador in Moscow during the fall of the Soviet Union, draws on original sources from Russia and the US to paint a vivid and thought-provoking portrait of the Cold War. Read more
- Fiction
2084: A Science Fiction Anthology
This out-of-this-world anthology brings together the writings of fifteen authors, inspired by George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel 1984. Warnings or prophesies? Paradise or destruction? Our future unfolds before us. Read more
- Discussion
Under the Influence: A Soviet Childhood
Under the Influence brings together two international writers Polish poet Agneszskia Studinska, and award-winning Estonian author Paavo Matsin, to discuss growing up in the Soviet Union and the impact that this experience has had on their writing. Read more
- Fiction
- Poetry
Journey into the Underworld
Join award-winning storyteller and Cambridge Bard Glenys Newton for a mythic journey into the Underworld. A bespoke Odyssey into the dimly-lit, cavernous, triple-tiered Bunker: the perfect canvas for spontaneous conjurings of Dante's Inferno and The Cyclop's Cave, to name but some! Read more
