Doors open at 7.30pm. Bar available Come to the premiere of Elly Griffiths’ new play The Houseboat of Death, set in Shoreham-by-Sea. Which of the four crime-writers is actually a cold-blooded…
From the critically acclaimed author Sally Bayley, The Green Lady is a poignant, brilliant exploration of the relationships between children and their teachers. In the style of her memoir Girl with Dove, this…
In conversation with Beth Miller *A combined ticket for both Sunday talks is £15 Bethan Roberts is an award-winning novelist, short-story writer, radio and tv and script writer. She has written five…
Shake It Up Theatre presents a brand-new ‘Shakespeare’ for one night only, each time they perform. Audience participation is encouraged to inform the basics of the plot. The cast are…
A workshop of lovely, easy to grasp, centuries old songs and rounds and a chance to learn some delightful Elizabethan circle dances. All ages most welcome. Led by the widely…
7.30pm – 11.00pm A night of celebration and merrymaking remembering the great Bard’s birthday. A lovely Ceilidh of country and courtly dances with a lively Ceilidh band and caller. Delicious…
2.30pm – 4.30pm Popular, award winning storyteller Giles Abbott brings a lively performance of tales wherein Shakespeare found the stories that inspired some of his greatest plays. As the UK’s…
Do you want to write more, get tips on your technique, or just get started? This workshop will offer a whistle-stop tour of the ‘must haves’ for writing effective fiction.…
A lively concert of songs, old and new, reflecting the rich literary and musical culture of Ireland, including settings of Oscar Wilde, W B Yeats and James Joyce. Performed by…
-In conversation with Anita Sethi Caroline Lucas, former MP for Brighton Pavilion and the UK’s first Green Party MP, delves into our literary heritage to explore what it can teach…
Sir Ernest Shackleton, who lived in Eastbourne, became a national icon after venturing on four epic voyages of discovery to the Antarctic a century ago, including the famous Endurance expedition.…
Sam McAlister is a BAFTA-nominated producer who has negotiated with everyone from Buckingham Palace to The White House, persuading reluctant individuals to participate in BBC Newsnight interviews, renowned for rigour and…
