Listen to a short reading from a local author, poet or storyteller to start the Literature Festival day.

A chance for the whole family to pull up a beanbag, get comfy and listen to a wide variety of storytellers and tales.

Cristina Pérez Valverde takes part in a discussion about the book publishing industry and how it influences what people read and write.

Festival Artist in Residence Imtiaz Darker is joined by former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and emerging artists for an evening of friends and poetry.

Jo Blake, international contemporary storyteller, irradiates the figure of Blodeuwedd, the Frankenstein of flowers

Get to know your library with a tour led by our team of library staff.

The ultimate one-man band: guitarist, pianist, drummer… dad. A wannabe star unexpectedly becomes a father – and learns it’s hard to make it big walking on LEGO.

In a compelling and inspiring show, Benjamin Zephaniah talks about his remarkable life while sharing a selection of favourite stories and poems.

Join author Hollie Hughes for a morning of storytime as you follow Marianne’s journey in the recently published The Girl and the Dinosaur.

Poet Andrew McMillan reads from Playtime and his debut collection Physical, which was the first-ever poetry collection to win The Guardian First Book Award.

A celebration of established local talent, with readings/performances from five of our area’s finest wordsmiths.

Join the Storyhouse engagement team as they introduce you to some craft activities suitable for beginners – come along to meet some like-minded people.

Learn how to download and borrow audiobooks for free using your Library Card.

Musician and vocal leader James Sills is here to tell you the joys of singing together. Let him convince you, and then join us in some singing of our own!

Luke Wright is on a mission to write poems to unite a nation divided by austerity and Brexit. Can it be done? Can one poet ever really represent an entire nation?

Join us for the grand final, with a performance from each of the finalists, followed by the award ceremony.

Drop in and choose a ‘book’: through conversation and asking questions, you’ll learn and discover the human being behind the label.

In The History of Philosophy, Professor AC Grayling explores the great adventure of philosophy, from the Western, rich Indian, Chinese and Arabic-Persian traditions.

Join poet David Morley with dancers from Deva Flamenco in a celebration of poetry and dance with gypsy roots.

The Festival may be nearly over but we’re seeing it out with a bang! Poet Molly Naylor and singer Gavin Osborn take over the Garret theatre and bar for a night of booze-fuelled poetry and song.