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Tue 21 Jan 2014
Hamlet adaptation perfect for schools
Peppermint Muse Theatre Company is gearing up for its forthcoming production of Shakespeare's Hamlet. In a bold new interpretation of the text there are two Hamlets and a new title: Hold Off The Earth. This haunting r.....Read more
Tue 17 Mar 2015
Litfest'15 starts - 25 events throughout Hertfordshire libraries
The annual programme of events for adults and children presented by Hertfordshire Libraries takes place in March and April. You can come and meet authors and listen to them talk about their work including S.J. Watson,.....Read more
Thu 20 Apr 2017
Afternoon Tea with Rowan Coleman
Join author Rowan Coleman for an afternoon tea at Hatfield Library, Thursday 18th May at 2.30pm. Rowan is a Hertfordshire based, Sunday Times Bestselling author. She will be talking about her latest novel 'The Summer.....Read more
Tue 23 Jul 2013
Illustrator and Designer.
Hello! I'm a freelance artist and illustrator with some twenty years experience in commercial art and illustration. I've created work for giftware, media and children's books with clients ranging from Shreds for Harrod.....Read more
Wed 27 Aug 2014
Childrens book and illustration demo for Create and Craft TV
Recently I finished illustrating a children's book for Indie publisher Skycat and written by Ron Black. The book is a colouring book as well as a story about hapless foxy fox Freddie and is loads of fun. It will be out .....Read more
Tue 15 Jul 2014
Summer Reading Challenge art workshops with Elaine Johnson
This summer I'm delighted to be working in partnership with the Hertfordshire Libraries Service to deliver a series of exciting, free art workshops to support this year's Summer Reading Challenge! This annual event or.....Read more
Thu 29 Aug 2013
Educational visits - prices held for 2014
Let your pupils experience literacy away from the classroom. If you are looking for a creative writing experience as part of your school's artsmark extra-curricular provision, please contact us. Don't forget, there is.....Read more
Wed 29 Jan 2020
Herts & Minds - new writing from 20 Herts writers
Herts & Minds is the latest anthology from Hertford Writers' Circle, with 30 new stories and poems by 20 authors, many inspired by the history and landscape of Hertfordshire. Bestseller writer Michael Dobbs, author of.....Read more
Fri 17 Jan 2014
Knebworth House launches Herts schools story writing competition
Inspiring young writers – Knebworth House launches Hertfordshire Schools Story Writing Competition. Knebworth is often described as a ‘treasure house of stories’, and is one of the country’s great literary houses. Kne.....Read more
Wed 17 Sep 2014
Ver Poets AGM and Door into the Dark competition results
Friday September 19th, 7.30 pm. Members invited to come along for the AGM in St Michael’s Church Hall and have their say on the running of the society. After a pause for refreshments, at 9 pm we will find out who pene.....Read more
Sun 05 Oct 2014
The Wolf Returns to St Albans
FOLKIES AND POETS COMBINE FORCES If you’re looking for some arty entertainment for a Saturday night, try the cabaret evening at the Maltings Arts Theatre for a mix of music, folk songs and some of the best modern poetry.....Read more
Sun 05 Oct 2014
Dylan Thomas Evening
The rumours have started. A dead poet has been spotted late at night, stumbling through the Maltings. “Dylan Thomas is still alive,” it’s whispered. “Surely that was Elvis?” comes the reply. But the witness knows what .....Read more
Tue 13 Jan 2015
The Chinese Puzzle
Have you ever felt that you would like to understand the Chinese better? Well an illustrated talk in St Albans on Friday January 23rd could provide some of the answers. China expert and translator Kevin Maynard points o.....Read more
Tue 03 Mar 2015
The Mariner comes to St Michael's
Ver Poets are holding a Sea Poetry and Music evening on Friday March 20th at 7.45 for 8 pm. The event will feature foot-tapping nautical tunes, a performance of classic poems including the Ancient Mariner and Dover Beach.....Read more
Wed 01 Apr 2015
Poets gather in St Albans for Kit Wright
Poets from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire will gather in St Albans on Monday April 27 for a reading by Kit Wright. He is the author of more than 25 books for adults and children and the winner of numerous literary.....Read more