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Welcome to the 3rd year of the Everybody's Reading Festival! This year’s festival will runfrom 29th September – 8th October 2012 and will take place all across Leicester City.There are a vast range of events and we are sure you will !nd something to tickle yourfancy! However, before we get started here are a few words about our sponsors.....
Whatever it Takes...to get every child in Leicester reading.Whatever it Takes is a long-term ambitious attempt to raise the pro!le of reading and isunder-pinned by Leicester’s reading pledge ‘we will do whatever it takes to get every childin Leicester reading'
The initiative is made up of a diverse set of projects and events, which range from grantsto support exciting and innovative work within schools to author workshops for over 4000children.
The initiative is chaired by Liz Warren (Strategic Lead for City Primary Heads) and Bill Morris (Director of Education in Partnership) and works in partnership with organisationsacross the city.
Co chair Bill Morris says ‘the initiative is bigger than just one organisation and to succeedwe will continue to need the support from the entire community of Leicester. We are proudto support the Everybodys Reading Festival and we are sure this year will be the most exciting of all!’
For more information about Whatever it Takes visit www.whatever-it-takes.org.uk or contact [email protected]. With thanks:The festival is also brought to you by the National Union of Teachers, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, WORD! Leicester City Council and School Development SupportAgency.
Thanks to the continued support from our patron and friends Sir Peter Soulsby, SueTownsend, Bali Rai and our appreciation to all at Leicester City Libraries and Writing East Midlands.
Let’s get started...Whether you have a secret love of poetry or want to re-live the old classics of Roald Dahlor even fancy sneaking a peek at the real life telling of the ‘3 little pigs’...there is somethingfor EVERYBODY! So, we suggest you take a break, sit down with this Festival Guide andget reading!
If you see something you like, let us know what you thought by tweeting us @ERfestival2012 or visiting our website www.everybodysreading.orgYou will !nd the events listed in the following pages then have a look at the map & venuelist on page 24 and 25 to !nd out where to go and how to book tickets or get in touch.
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Monday 24th SeptemberAN EVENING WITH BESTSELLINGCRIME WRITERSMARK BILLINGHAM & MARTYNWAITESWhat does it take towrite a top 10 crimenovel? Come along and !nd out!
Top crime writers Mark Billingham andMartyn Waites will be talking about thebusiness of crime writing.
Mark has written for TV and !lm. He hasalso written a number of articles and essays about writing in general andcrime !ction in particular. An adaptationof In The Dark is currently in development at the BBC.
Martyn has been aprofessional actor appearing in seriessuch as InspectorMorse and The Bill.He then turned to !ctional crime and isnow the author of ninenovels includingMary's Prayer, Little Triggers, Candleland, White Riot and SpeakNo Evil.
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop Street,
TIMES: 6.30 - 8.00pm
INFORMATION: Tickets are £3/£2 for library members
0116 299 5401 or email [email protected].
Wednesday 26th September -Saturday 6th October
THE BEAUTIFUL SCRIPT EXHIBITIONA reading themed exhibition of artwork, curated by Leicestershire Partnership NHSTrust, supported by BrightSparks: Arts inMental Health Group celebrating World Mental Health Month & featuring work createdduring 'Everybody's Reading Storycafes' atEmbrace Arts and Glenfield Hospital as wellas work drawn from mental health serviceuser artists across Leicester & Leicestershire.
WHERE: Pedestrian GalleryTIMES: Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday, 9.00am - 5.30pmINFORMATION: Free entry, all welcome opensSeptember 26th.
Thursday 27th SeptemberTHE MASS MEDIA AS A SOURCEOF INSPIRATION FOR POETRYAND ARTLed by curator, Dr Magnus Gestsson PhDand poet, Jonathan Swift (Jo Twist). Following presentations and discussion,participant will produce poetry and collageexploring politics and products, freedomand people. Please bring copies of TheGuardian, The Sun and Leicester Mercury,dating from the day before and scissors,pens, notebooks and felt tips. Other
materials will be provided.
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop Street, – TheAnnexTIMES: 27 September 11:00am - 4.30pmINFORMATION: Free but advance booking essential, email: [email protected]
Work created in the session will be exhibited in Gallerí Gestur & toured throughout the festival.
Prepare yourself for the festival with....
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Saturday 29th SeptemberTHREE LITTLE PIGSCome and join us at Gorse Hill City Farmfor our “Three Little Pigs” workshop. Readthe story together and then work as a teamto build the pigs houses of straw, woodand brick. Can you build them strongenough to stop the wolf blowing themdown? Then enjoy the rest of the day withthe farm animals and the picnic/play area!
WHERE: Gorse Hill City Farm
TIMES: 10.00am - 4.00pm
INFORMATION: Tickets £1.00 per child forthe Three Little Pigs activity and normaladmission charges to the farm apply.www.gorsehillcityfarm.org.uk A free farmfinger puppet will be given to each childattending the activity.
READING WITH DADA free, informal,friendly opportunityfor dads to spendsome time readingwith their children.
We then hope toset aside somespace every weekfor dads to readwith their children in a supportive environment.
WHERE: The BRITE Centre
TIMES: 1.30 - 2.30pm
INFORMATION: Free event, Just comealong. All those taking part will receive aFREE book token and the chance to meeta local celebrity. Free refreshments willalso be available.
FINDING NEVERLAND THEMUSICAL COMMUNITY READ
Would you like to read on stage at Curve?
As part of The Everybody’s Reading Festival this year we will be reading PeterPan. Come and join us for a little bit ofmagic in Neverland as each night six different readers read to you. Why notbring your own copy and read along.
email [email protected]
WHERE: Curve Foyer Stage
TIMES: 6.00 -7.00pm nightly from 29th September
A FREE farm finger puppet will be given to each child
attending the activity
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PRESENT THIS VOUCHER TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PUPPET
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Saturday 29th SeptemberINSTANT LOVE POETRYYou are invited ona date at theRidiculously Romantic Restaurant of Lurrrrrve. Prepare to be romanced in thisinteractive, popup comedyshow that’s fullof surprises.Look out for the LudicrousLovers as theyswoon and serenade you into a loved up frenzy. Bursts of lovelylove poetry, sweet song and ripples of romance in an instant, unforgettablestreet performance.The Firm Handshakers are a comedy troupefusing laughter with music, magic and atwist of the unexpected.
WHERE: The CurveTIMES: From 5.00pm INFORMATION: Free,[email protected]
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAYA celebration of the performance talent that exists within our mentalhealth community, organised andpromoted by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust with the support of BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health Group. This open micshow will feature creative writing workcreated during 'Everybody's ReadingStorycafes' at Embrace Arts and Glenfield Hospital - alongside mentalhealth service user singers, musicians,comics etc. based across Leicesterand Leicestershire. There will be freefood provided and a wonderful raffle
WHERE: The GuildhallTIMES: 7.00 - 9.00pmINFORMATION: £3/£1 Free for mentalhealth service users family and friends. Book in advance at the Guildhall or pay onthe door.
I find television to
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Groucho Marx
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Sunday 30th SeptemberWRITTEN ON WATER, A CELEBRATION OF AYLESTONE MEADOWSAylestone Meadows is a scientifically important nature reserve and popular venuefor families, dog walkers and cyclists. Manyspecies of plant and wildlife live amongst thepatchwork of flood meadows, woodland andwetlands - all within minutes of the City Centre.
This event will bring writers, wildlife experts,artists and members of the community together to create a collection of words andpictures celebrating Aylestone Meadows.Share your words, stories and memories ofthis special place with our team of volunteerWord Rangers. Create your own poetry orprose. Everyone's words will go towards anew Written On Water website and anthology. Maybe you prefer to paint, sketchor photograph? Bring your oils or camera,wander and be inspired.
Find out more about Written On Water at theFruits of Nature fun day at the Meadows on16th September, and also learn about thedifferent produce available at this uniquesite.
WHERE: Aylestone Meadows Nature Reserve
TIMES: 10.00am - 4.00pm
INFORMATION: Free event, just comealong.
NEIL INNES - SHORT SONGSAND TALL STORIESBest known for his collaborative work withMonty Python, the Bonzo Dog Doo DahBand and the Rutles Neil Innes' shows forBBC2, ‘The Innes Book of Records’ havebecome cult classics. Enjoy his solo show- wry, poignant, and humorous, spiced withanecdotes of Neil’s life and times in theworlds of media and show business. Neilwill be performing recent material andbrand new songs as well as favourites.
WHERE: The Guildhall Box Office
TIMES: 7.30 - 9.45pm
INFORMATION: Ticketscost £12/10
Adult 18+, consent required for those age 16+.
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Monday 1st OctoberREADING THE BODY: AWOMAN ARRIVES IN THE 21ST
CENTURYFrom the male gaze to family politics, fromdrinking to shopping, poet and performer,Lydia Towsey examines the body from avariety of perspectives and re"ects on theposition of women today. Featuring musician Corey Mwamba, dancer, LouiseKaterega plus vocals & visuals. Comperedby Alison Dunne and accompanied by the of!cialopening of the‘Reading theBody: Exhibition’
WHERE:The Y TheatreTIMES:7.00pmINFORMATION: Tickets available from TheY Theatre Box Of!ce. Ticket holders are invited to the opening ofthe ‘Reading the Body’ exhibition Tickets £8/£6
READING THE BODY: EXHIBITIONAn exhibition created by Scott BridgwoodThis new show will examine the body fromthe social and political perspectives, to thesartorial and the animal and explore thethemes and content of ‘Reading the Body: AWoman Arrives in the 21st Century'.Scott Bridgwood is a !gurative painter. Hegraduated from Chelsea Art College in Fine
Art Painting in 1991. He has exhibited andtaught in London, Rome, and currentlyteaches life drawing at Embrace Arts andRawlins College. www.scottbridgwood.daportfolio.com
WHERE: The Y TheatreWHEN: 1st - 31st October.INFORMATION: Contact venue for opening times.Exhibition preview: prior to the eventabove.
READING THE BODY, ARTWORKSHOP Using a life model, this life drawing & writing class with Lydia Towsey & Scott
Bridgwood will examine the female form from the physical andaesthetic, to the personal and political. How is the female bodyrepresented, depicted and understood? Poses, from the passive to the sensual, will allowus to examine or ‘read’ the bodythrough a process of writing anddrawing. All abilities welcome,materials provided.
WHERE: The Y Theatre
TIMES: 2.00 - 5.00pm
INFORMATION: Tickets £10
16 + (Parental Guidance, contains nudity)
Books are a
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Stephen
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YOUNG ADULTS DAYA morning of writing workshops withAlex Wheatle, Alan Gibbons and Jess Green. An afternoon of discussion and performance.
Alex is a brilliant writer ofurban fictionand an inspiringworkshop leader.Jess is a spokenword artist andAlan is a greatwriter of teen fiction.
Monday 1st OctoberWHERE: LeicesterCentral Library,Bishop Street,Bishop Street
TIMES: 10.00am -3.00pm
INFORMATION: Freeevent being offered directly to LeicesterSchools and colleges for
students in Years 8 to 13. Others wishing to attend contact Ian Burley byemail: [email protected]
Tuesday 2nd OctoberIF IT ISN’T EFFICIENT, IT WILLBE CHEAPTo mark the 150th anniversary of the government imposing payment by results forschool teachers, we goback to 1862. Readingsfrom ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, ‘Les Miserables’and Christina Rossetti’spoems will intersperse performances by spokenword artist Jess Green and 2 live bands: Banjaxed and Coverlist.
An unmissable night out with no payment by results required.
WHERE: The ExchangeBar
TIMES: 7.00 - 11.00pm
INFORMATION: Free Entry all welcome butif you get a ticket in advance you will receive a free book on the night providingyou email for one including the title of yourselected book from the list below at least14 days before the event to [email protected] or call NUT 0116 255 5311 or see the 1862 Facebook event.
Great Expectations
Emily Dickinson’sPoems
Les Miserables
Christina Rossetti’sPoems
Alice in Wonderland
Sponsored by City of Leicester NUT
STORY CAFE WITH POET ROBGEEThe Story Café at Beaumont Leys Library welcomes performance poet Rob Gee, fora high energy master class on how towrite and perform poetry. Haven’t been tothe Story Café before? No problem -everyone is welcome.
"Had the audience in stitches ...a bigthumbs-up!" BBC
“One of the most gifted and funny poets inBritain today” Hammer & Tongue, UK
WHERE: Beaumont Leys LibraryTIMES: 10.30am - 12.00pmINFORMATION: Free event, just comealong.
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Until I feared I wouldlose it, I never lovedto read. One doesnot love breathing ~Harper Lee
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Tuesday 2nd OctoberROALD DAHL FAMILY STORYTIMEA FREE whoop-fizzingmorning for children aged3 and upwards and theirgrown ups, to explorethe stories of RoaldDahl, through storytellingand creative art.
Tom the Tale Teller will betelling stories, inspired byRoald Dahl’s stories andcharacters
Families can drop in to make a disgustingMr Twit’s beard, or catch a dream to takehome in a jar like Sophie and the BFG.There'll be a picture treasure hunt aroundthe library, reading and borrowing RoaldDahl books.
WHERE: Highfields Library
TIMES: Every half hour from 10.00am -11.30am
INFORMATION: Maximum of 15 FREEPlaces for children at each session, booking in advance advised through Highfields library, or [email protected] Children must be accompanied
LAUNCH OF THE BOOK BORROWERS
Come alongto the
official launchof the Book
Borrowers atEyres MonsellCommunity Centre. We are alocal friendly communitygroup who have
a passion for reading. Comeand discuss your favourite book get
recommendations from other members.Refreshments provided.
WHERE: Eyres Monsell Community Centre
TIMES: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
INFORMATION: Free entry
THE CAN AND CAN’T OFWORDSPinggg...K! is an open mic poetry eventand welcomes everyone to a metro sexualverse workshop and evening with StephPike, a performance poet and activist militant in spirit with a penetrating eye forbeauty. Everything is free including home-made biscuits, nibbles and coffee,just pay for drinks at the bar.
WHERE: The Red TentTIMES: Workshop 3.00 - 5.00pmPinggg...K starts7.30pm INFORMATION:Open to theLGBT Community butall welcome.Free event, justcome along.
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Wednesday 3rd OctoberAUTHORS TALK - NAT LUURTSEEMA – CUCKOO IN THE NESTDue to the recession and the difficulty in getting onto the property-buying ladder, agrowing amount of adults are finding it harderto leave home or are actually having to goback. Nat Luurtsema’s recent book Cuckoo inthe Nest takes a comic perspective on thiscontemporary problem and shecomes to discusssome of the issueswith Leicester University students. WHERE: Leicester UniversityTIMES: 5.00pm -6.00pmINFORMATION: Open toLeicester University Students. Free event.
IS YOUR GRANNY A GRUFFALO?The children from the Sandfield Close Primary School and the staff from the Cookee-Learning Foundation will facilitate an intergenerational reading based on the booksof Julia Donaldson, especially “The Gruffalo”.Parents and grandparents will be introducedto using modern digital devices such as ipadsand web based e-books. Children and grandparents will learn to search for the e-books online, draw and designtheir own pictures of the booksand have fun and making readingeasy and enjoyable.
WHERE: Sandfield ClosePrimary SchoolTIMES: 3.15 – 5.15pmINFORMATION: Limited availability for this freeevent, Bookingessential
ALICE HAWKINS – THELEICESTER SUFFRAGETTE Suffragettes seemed exclusive to London, until Leicester boot and shoeworker Alice Hawkins became involved.Arrested in 1907 on a Women’s Socialand Political Union demonstration, shereturned to Leicester to set up a localWSPU branch. She campaigned tirelessly for women’s rights and votesthrough the first part of the 20th century.A working class hero, this presentationby her great grandson Peter Barratt,brings her story as a Suffragette to life.The Leicester Evening Mail reportedAlice’s death prominently on its frontpage on 12th March 1946 headline reading: ‘City Suffragette dead: Jailedfive times in fight for women’s vote’
WHERE: Secular HallTIMES: 7.00pm - 9.00pm INFORMATION: Admission Free with aticket available from the ‘Alice HawkinsSuffragette Facebook Page or by callingthe NUT on 0116 255 5311.Wine and juice receptionat 7pm followed by thetalk a short film & songsfrom Red LeicesterChoir, including “Nanawas a Suffragette”. Sponsored by Leicester andDistrict!Trades Union Council and Leicester Social Forum
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Wednesday 3rd OctoberMEET THE AUTHOR –STEPHEN BUTT: LEICESTERTHROUGH TIMEPopular Leicester and Leicestershire author, Stephen Butt, will talk about hislatest book Leicester Through Time andgive an illustrated talk on the ChangingFace of Leicester and Secret Leicester.Stephen will be helping you to discoversome fascinating, but hidden places onyour doorstep.
Stephen was a broadcaster on RadioLeicester and his recent work includesresearch for Michael Wood’s BBC series,The Great British Story.
WHERE: Hamilton Library
TIMES: 2.30pm - 4.00pm
INFORMATION: Free Event but you areadvised to book. Call in to the library orgive them a call
WRITERS STAND UPMany writers find it difficult to give up theday job but some of them have a night job instead. A growing number of them perform as stand-up comedians and this show featurescrime novelist Jane Hill and recently published Nat Luurtseema (Cuckoo in theNest) along with compere Alan Seaman(novel in progress). A stand-up show bought to you by Ship OfFools Comedy which is much about books,aimed at readers and stand-up fans alike.
WHERE: The Exchange BarTIMES: 8.30pm - 10.00pmINFORMATION: Tickets £5 on the door £4Concessions in advance from Ship Of FoolsComedy [email protected]
TELLING TALES – A POETRYWORKSHOP OPEN TO ALLWOMEN, LED BY MARIA TAYLORThis workshop will focus on different ways ofusing truth in your writing, even if the ‘truth’itself is a fictional one. We will look at different texts for inspiration, but the aim ofthe workshop will be a strong emphasis ongenerating new work. Maria Taylor is a poet and reviewer based inLeicestershire. Her writing has been widelypublished in magazines. Her debut collectionMelanchrini is available from Nine ArchesPress.
WHERE: Quaker Meeting HouseTIMES: 7.00 - 9.30pmINFORMATION: Limited availability, pre-booking essential. To book a place,please contact Karin [email protected]
Photo by Nick Rawlewww.nickrphotography.com
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Thursday 4th OctoberSTORY CAFE MEETS LOCALAUTHOR ROD DUNCANThe Story Café meets regularly at EvingtonLibrary and is open to anyone who is interested in creative writing.
Rod is dyslexic but that certainly hasn’tstopped him from being a successfulwriter. He has written a number of novelsthat have Leicester as a backdrop - Backlash, Breakbeat and Burnout
Rod also works with film, poetry and non-fiction as well as teaching creativewriting.
WHERE: EvingtonLibraryTIMES: 10am -12.00pm
INFORMATION:Free event, pleasephone Evington Library to book aplace.
ILUVLYRICS SLAM 2012 An open mic competition for poets, spoken word artists and MC's. ILUVLYRICS Slam 2012 is taking over TheHub for the evening. Make sure you're prepared for up to three rounds of performing short poetry, rap or spokenword magic. The winner will take home a£50 bursary and the ILUVLYRICS Champion title.
WHERE: The HubTIMES: Registration from 8pmshow starts 9pmINFORMATION: Free entry 18+
INSTANT LOVEPOETRYYou are invited on adate at the RidiculouslyRomantic Restaurant of Lurrrrrve. Prepareto be romanced in this interactive, pop upcomedy show that’s full of surprises.
Look out for the Ludicrous Lovers as theyswoon and serenade you into a loved upfrenzy. Bursts of lovely love poetry, sweetsong and ripples of romance in an instant,unforgettable street performance.
WHERE: Central Library andTown HallSquare
TIMES: From5pm, part ofLyric LoungeLeicester
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Thursday 4th OctoberLYRIC LOUNGE LEICESTERWriting East Midlands and partners present Lyric Lounge - a celebration ofpoetry, lyrics, music and rhyme for young people, local writers and everyone. Joinus for a whole day of workshops, performances and live music.
Having launched in Leicester and thentoured the region for four years, ‘LyricLounge’, makes a return to the city for aNational Poetry Day spectacular!
A range of activities in Leicester CentralLibrary, Bishop Street, spill out into TheChapel Cafe and Town Hall Square. Chillout with coffee, tea and books, meet festival artist, Tim Clarke or try your handat knitting and singing.
Our line up includes Instant Love Poetry,acclaimed singer-songwriter MellowBaku - and Emmy Award winning poetand performer Kwame Dawes.
Lyric Lounge Leicester invites participation from all ageswww.lyriclounge.co.uk
The Lyric Lounge is a Writing East Midlandsproject. It is produced by renaissance one, co-ordinated in Lincoln by cultural solutions uk,and was artistically developed by Lydia Towsey.It is funded by Arts Council England and LegacyTrust UK, creating a lasting impact from theLondon 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Gamesby funding ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK.
KNIT AND THINK POETRY Bring your knitting and listen to poemsthat make you think. Poet Alison Dunneleads this session during which you’ll hearand discuss poems, whilst knitting your masterpieces. A relaxing time guaranteed!
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop StreetTIMES: 10.00am - 12.00pmINFORMATION: Free event just comealong
LYRICAL LOUNGING WITHMELLOW BAKUChill in The Chapel Cafe, Leicester’snewest place to chat, with this coolest ofworkshops. Explore the legacy of TheBlues with lyricist, musician and one ofLeicester's leading artists, Mellow Baku.
Mellow has performed alongside International and UK artists includingCourtney Pine and performed at The Barbican, Jazz Café Camden and TheKnitting Factory in New York.
WHERE: The Chapel CafeTIMES: 10.00am - 12.00pmINFORMATION: Free event, Booking Essential. Participants are invited to sharework they create at our 'LyricalLunchtime' or evening WORD! performance.
Any book that helps a child toform a habit of reading, to makereading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good forhim. ~ Maya Angelou
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Thursday 4th OctoberLYRICAL LUNCHTIME WITHMELLOW BAKU Bring your lunch and be entertained by ourspecial guest - Mellow Baku. Open micspots available, arrive a little early and signup with the compere.
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop Street TIMES: 12.30pm -1.30pmINFORMATION:Free event, justcome along.
WORD!SHOP WITH KWAMEDAWES Join poet, author and playwright, KwameDawes, as he facilitates this special writing workshop. Dawes is the winner of multipleawards including the Forward Prize. He is aprofessor at the University of Nebraska anda director and programmer for the CalabashFestival in Jamaica.
WHERE: Central Library, BishopStreetTIMES: 2.00pm –4.00pm NOTES: Places arelimited, booking essential. Tickets £3/2for library members.
SHOWCASE SMOOTHIE, THEANTHOLOGY LAUNCHCome on down for the launch of the‘Showcase Smoothie’ collective’s first anthology! ‘Showcase Smoothie’ literature and musicbased project, led by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, is designed toshowcase the talent of young black menwith experience of mental health issuesand has attracted national attention.The launch will feature members of thecollective performingalongside editor, RoyMcFarlane and mentor, KwameDawes. Delicious refreshments provided. Mingleand pick up a copy of the book!www.showcasesmoothie.com
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop StreetTIMES: From 4.15pmFor all Lyric Lounge details and ticketsplease contact Poet & Artistic Director ofthe Lyric Lounge Leicester, Lydia Towsey:[email protected]
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AUTHOR TALKS - PAULINEBLACKAuthor Talks: Pauline Black, lead singerwith legendary 2-Tone band The Selecter,talks about her life, music and powerful autobiography ‘Black By Design'
WHERE: Central Library, BishopStreetTIMES: 6.00 –7.00pmINFORMATION:Tickets £3/£2for librarymembers
WORD!WITH KWAME DAWES Join WORD! - The longest running spokenword night in the Midlands - for this special finale event. The night will celebrate: Black History Season, WorldMental Health Month - and WORD!s 11thBirthday! Consisting of an open mic &headliner act - Kwame Dawes.Born in Ghana and raised in Jamaica,Dawes will offer readings and performance from his rich body of work,including his latest poetry collection‘Wheels’ and his edited anthology of 50great Jamaican poets, ‘Jubilation’
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop StreetTIMES: 8.00pmINFORMATION: Open mic performers signup with the compere, from 7.15pm. Ticketscan be purchased on the day for £6/£4concessions
For all Lyric Lounge details and ticketsplease contact Lydia Towsey:[email protected]
PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBPerformance in the Pub is a donation-based, regular DIY, solo, and storytelling performance night in the gigroom of a pub in the centre of Leicester.
Expect some of the UK's best and most exciting performers brought to the city forthis Everybody'sReading special. Ifyou've never beento the theatre before, enjoy theintimacy of a gig-style atmosphere &fancy seeingsomething a bit different in one of theliveliest independent pubs in the city - thisis for you.
Keep your eye onperformanceinthepub.co.uk, follow @performancepub or find us on Facebookto discover the line up as soon as it’s announced. Previous acts have includedthe internationally renowned Third Angel,Fringe First winning Chris Thorpe, HannahWalker, and Laura Mugridge, and innovative (but always down-to-earth) newwork from Ira Brand and Jodean Sumner.
Come along, pay what you can, drink, anddo something different with your Thursdaynight.
WHERE: The Cookie Jar at the Crumblin’ CookieTIMES: Doors at 7.00pm starts 7.30pm
Thursday 4th October
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WRITE A BIG POEM FORLEICESTERDrop-in to Leicester Adult Education College and let poet John Gallas inspireyou to contribute a few words, a phrase ora line or two to Writing School Leicester’sthird Big Poem. This event marks NationalPoetry Day – this year’s theme is *STARS*.Your help is wanted to festoon the hall withfragments of poetry. John will inspire andenthuse you. Afterwards he’ll join up allyour fragments to form the Third Big Poemfor Leicester.
With support from Writing School Leicester, Leicester Adult Skills andLearning Service.
Thursday 4th OctoberWHERE: Leicester Adult Education CentreTIMES: 12.00pm - 2.00pmINFORMATION: Suitable for anyone whowould like to be inspired to contribute afew words.
The more you read, the morethings you will know. The morethat you learn, the more placesyou'll go. ~ Dr. Seuss
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Friday 5th OctoberREBELLIOUS WRITINGWORKSHOPJoin Tim Bombdog, Leicester’s very ownrebellious poet, for a workshop exploringand writing rebellious poetry. We hope to compilea short anthology of poetry producedand participantswill also be encouraged and supported to perform their workat WORD! andother spoken word evenings.Free refreshmentsprovided.
WHERE: Embrace ArtsTIMES: 1.00pm - 3.00pmINFORMATION: Free event, just comealong. For mental health service usersand anyone else!
THE BOOKS THAT SHAPEDME A relaxed, informal session looking at the booksthat have shaped our LGBT lives. Bringalong the books that made you who youare to share. We'll be looking at runningregular sessions at The LGBT Centrebased on reading & feeding into the centre's Oral History project.
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop StreetTIMES: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
THE DIRTY THIRTY – THE FILMEverybody’s Reading is delighted to hostthe première of Brian Langtry and LenHolden’s documentary film “The Dirty
Thirty”.
In the face of intense bitterness andanger just thirty Leicestershire minersstayed out on strike throughout theacrimonious and politically motivated1984-5 miners dispute – this is theirstory.
The film, inspired by David Bell’sbook “The Dirty Thirty Heroes of theMiners Strike”, gives voice to thememories and views of those embroiled in this conflict – the menthemselves, the wives, the women’ssupport group, the LeicestershireRailway men and others.
WHERE: Phoenix Cinema
TIMES: 6.30 for a 7.00pm startINFORMATION: In addition to the filmshowing two speakers, author David Belland Dirty Thirty activist Darren Moore willrelate views and perspectives plus songsfrom Red Leicester Choir and acousticsong/music from Brian Langtry of theZouch Boys and Len Holden.Tickets £3 from Phoenix Box Office or onthe door
Sponsored by Leicester and District T.U.Cand Leicester Social Forum
Photo by Nick Rawlewww.nickrphotography.com
A book is like a garden carried in the pocket ~ Chinese Proverb“”
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Saturday 6th OctoberA FRACTION OF YOUR TIMEIn Functional Maths, reading and understanding is vital – but why not alsothink about the enjoyment of reading? Explore texts that will make you think again– some of them may even be about numbers!
A brief focus on reading for pleasure anddiscovery for learners studying maths withLeicester Adult Skills and Learning Service.
WHERE: Leicester Adult Skills and LearningService, contact LASALS to book a placeTIMES: Two sessions at 9.15am and12.45pm, each session lasts # hour INFORMATION: Event is free but restrictedto LASALS learners
Sessions aimed at: Maths learners enrolledon courses at LASALS
ALT FICTIONFantasy, Sci Fi, Crime and Horror Fans - ifyou can't wait until Writing East Midlands'fantastic Alt. Fiction Festival next Maycome along to this taster event. JosephD'Lacey, Niki Valentine, Kim Lakin-Smithand Damien Seaman will talk about theirwork through a panel discussion, workshops and readings.
WHERE: Central Library, Bishop StreetTIMES: 12.30pm - 4.00pmINFORMATION: Free event, just comealong, no need to book in advance
ROALD DAHL FAMILY STORYTIMEA free whoop-fizzingmorning for childrenaged 3 and upwards andtheir grown ups, to explore the stories ofRoald Dahl, throughstorytelling and creative art.Tom the Tale Teller willbe telling stories, inspiredby Roald Dahl’s storiesand charactersFamilies can drop in to make a disgusting Mr Twit’s beard, or catch adream to take home in a jar like Sophieand the BFG or enjoy a picture treasurehunt around the library, reading and borrowing Roald Dahl books.
WHERE: 10.30am - noon at Southfields Library 0116 299 [email protected]
TIMES: 2.00 - 3.30pm at Knighton Library0116 299 [email protected] INFORMATION: Three sessions at each library. Maximum of 15 FREE Places forchildren at each session, booking in advance advised. Children must be accompanied
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Saturday 6th OctoberWHAT’S THE STORY?A comedy storytelling workshop for people who like to laugh at funny stories.You will learn acting, improvisation andcomedy performancetechniques in an informal, funand practical workshop. Complete begin-ners, newcomersand experiencedare all welcome. WHERE: The Y TheatreTIMES: 1.00 - 4.00pmINFORMATION: Tickets £4 available fromThe Y Theatre Box Office. Suitable for 18+
DOUGAL DIXON DOES DINOSAURSDougal Dixon is a full-time writer andbook editor specializing in theearth sciences with areputation for puttingover the concepts in anovel way and childrenlove to hear him talkabout dinosaurs. Cometo New Walk Museum'sDinosaur gallery for areading and play session with one of the country’s dinosaur experts.
WHERE: New WalkMuseum TIMES: 1.00pm & 3.00pmINFORMATION: for preschool childrenwith their parent or carer. Places limited. Booking in advance is essentialby calling the Museum
CROSSING BORDERS: WRITING STORIES WORKSHOP FOR CHILDRENChildren’s booksare filledwith wonderfulcharactersfromMatilda toHarry Potter– in thisevent wemeet the authorsto talk about theirbooks and the characters thatmake them special.
Morning: children(Years 3-6 and their families) will be guidedthrough creative writing about theirfavourite characters and their own creations!
Afternoon: Leicester author Irfan Master,will read from his debut novel, A BeautifulLie and talk about what makes a goodcharacter to children in Years 7-11, buteverybody is welcome a Q & A and booksigning session will follow.
WHERE: Belgrave Library
TIMES: 11.00 am - 3.30pm
INFORMATION: Tickets are limited, pleasebook stating morning, afternoon, or bothBooking essential by contacting BelgraveLibrary.
Refreshments will be served but pleasebring a packed lunch if you plan to stay forthe whole day
Sunday 7th OctoberTHE GREEN READFind out how Jane got to live with chimpanzees, what the dinosaurs did with‘all that rubbish’ and how George managed to save the world by lunch time!…And if all that listening and readingmakes you thirsty, get yourself on ourcycle-powered smoothie maker and makeyourself, your family or the thirsty readers,a tasty drink.For you creative types, bring along yourown art work or writing on an environmental theme to share with others.You can also create one on the day. Yourwork might be chosen to go in the EcoHouse exhibition!Just so the adults don’t feel left out,there’ll also be books for them to look at,tasty coffee to slurp and we might letthem have a go on the smoothie makertoo… if they’re good!It’s all happening at the EcoHouse, so whynot take a free tour of the house and
garden while you’re there? See what an eco-friendly child’s bedroom looks like.Hang out in the outdoor play area or huntfor bugs in the garden. There are gamesand quizzes too!
WHERE: The Eco HouseTIMES: 12.00pm – 3.00pmINFORMATION: Free event, just comealong. Suitable for pre-primary and primary agedchildren and their families.‘The Green Read’ is being organised byTransition Leicester, a network of localpeople taking practical action to makeLeicester into a thriving, resilient and low-carbon city.
Leicester Museums Service
We have a range of free teaching and learning resources online for both teachers and pupils, to find out more please visit www.learnwithmuseums.org.uk
Our museums and galleries host a wide variety of events, workshops, performances and lectures.http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/leicester-city-museums/events
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Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labelled. This could change your
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Drawing by Tim Clarke,Everybody’s Reading Artist in Residence
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Monday 8th OctoberELEVENSES... WITH JOHNHEGLEYWile away the midday hours with JohnHegley - and this decidedly lovely,elevenses of a workshop. Bring along apoem, have a cup of tea, and possibly afig roll. No experience required. Refreshments provided.
John Hegley is widely known as one ofthe country's most innovative comicpoets. He’s the author of ten books ofpoetry and prose, two CDs, and one mug.He’s a regular sell-out at The EdinburghFestival. He has performed at the Montreal Comedy Festival, the USA Comedy Festival in Aspen, with UlrikaJonsson & Anita Dobson in The PyjamaGame and on BBC R4's Hearing WithHegley.
WHERE: The Guildhall
TIMES: 11.00am - 1.00pm
INFORMATION: Booking essential. To book your place please ringThe Guildhall Box Office: Tickets: £3/£2concessions
FUN WAYS TO APPROACHSHAKESPEAREThis workshop takes a fresh look atShakespeare using innovative techniquesand games to make Shakespeare coolagain.
Discover themes and characters from famous Shakespearean plays, learn improvisation and acting skills whilst having fun along the way!
Find out [email protected]
WHERE: The Y Theatre
TIMES: 6.30pm - 8:30pm
INFORMATION:Tickets £4 fromThe Y TheatreBox Office.
Complete beginners, newcomers and experienced are all welcome 18+
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JOHN HEGLEY PRESENTS...'PEACE, LOVE AND POTATOESJoin John Hegley - one of thenation's best loved poets - forthe exciting Leicester launch ofhis brand new book: 'Peace,Love and Potatoes'. This all-new volume by the inimitable poet, comedian and performer John Hegley brings together poetry,prose and drawings on thethemes closest to his heart – frompainting, France and family, toDaleks and of course potatoes,these pieces are by turns funny, moving,thought-provoking - and always brilliantlyoriginal. 'John Hegley is to potatoes, whatWordsworth has been to daffodils' (Observer).
Monday 8th October
WHERE: The Guildhall
TIMES: 8.00pm (Doors/Bar 7.00pm)
INFORMATION: Tickets £10/£8 from TheGuildhall Box Office
I have a passion for teachingkids to become readers, tobecome comfortable with abook, not daunted. Booksshouldn't be daunting, theyshould be funny, excitingand wonderful; and learningto be a reader gives a terrificadvantage ~ Roald Dahl
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Venue listAylestone Meadows Nature Reserve,Pebble Beach, Aylestone Meadows(at the start of the Boardwalk)
Beaumont Leys Library, BeaumontWay, Leicester LE4 1DS 0116 2995460
Belgrave Library, Cossington StreetLeicester, LE4 6JD, 0116299 5500
Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB, Ticket Office 0116 242 3595
EcoHouse, Parkfield, Western Park(near main entrance), Leicester, LE3 6HX, 0116 254 5489
Embrace Arts, Lancaster Road,Leicester, LE1 7HA, 0116 252 2455
Evington Library, Evington Lane, LE5 6DH, 0116 221 1286
Eyres Monsell Community Centre,Hillsborough Road, Leicester LE2 9PQ 0116 2787294
Gorse Hill City Farm, Anstey Lane,Leicester, LE4 0FJ, 0116 253 7582
Guildhall, Guildhall Museum, Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ,0116 2532569
Hamilton Library, Maidenwell Avenue,Leicester, LE5 1BL, 0116 2212790
Highfields Library, 98, Melbourneroad, Leicester, LE2 0DS, 0116 2995494
Knighton Library, Clarendon ParkRoad, Leicester, LE2 3AJ, 0116 2995478
Leicester Adult Education College &Writing School Leicester, 2 WellingtonStreet, Leicester, LE1 6HL
Leicester Adult Education College,Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HL
Leicester Central Library, BishopStreet, Leicester, LE1 6AA, 0116 2995401
Leicester Quaker Meeting House, 16, Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1WP
New Walk Museum, 53 New WalkLeicester, LE1 7EA, 0116 225 4900
Pedestrian Gallery, LCB depot, 31, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE, 0116 261 6891
Phoenix Cinema, Phoenix Square,Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG,0116 242 2800
Secular Hall, Humberstone Gate,Leicester, LE1 1WB
Southfields Library, (Pork Pie Island),Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6QS,0116 2995480
The BRITE Centre, 130 BraunstoneAvenue, Leicester, LE3 ILE
The Chapel Cafe, Bishop Street,Leicester, LE1 6AF
The Crumblin’ Cookie, 68 High StreetCity Centre, Leicester LE1 5YP, 0116 253 1212
The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland St,Leicester, LE1 1RD
The Hub, 49 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, LE3 5LH
The Red Tent, 8 Pocklingtons Walk,Leicester, LE1 6BU, 07777 602 881(will accept text only)
The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, Leicester, LE1 6EY, Box Office: 0116 255 7066
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Round-up of events
September 24th AN EVENING WITH BESTSELLINGCRIME WRITERS MARK BILLINGHAM & MARTYN WAITESsee page 3
September 26th - October 6thTHE BEAUTIFUL SCRIPT EXHIBITION see page 3
September 27thTHE MASS MEDIA AS A SOURCEOF INSPIRATION FOR POETRYAND ART see page 3
September 29thTHREE LITTLE PIGS see page 4
READING WITH DAD see page 4
FINDING NEVERLAND THE MUSICAL COMMUNITY READ seepage 4
INSTANT LOVE POETRY see page 5
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY seepage 5
September 30th WRITTEN ON WATER, A CELEBRATION OF AYLESTONEMEADOWS see page 6
NEIL INNES - SHORT SONGS ANDTALL STORIES see page 6
October 1stREADING THE BODY: A WOMANARRIVES IN THE 21ST CENTURY seepage 7
READING THE BODY: EXHIBITION see page 7
READING THE BODY, ART WORKSHOP see page 7
YOUNG ADULTS DAY see page 8
October 2ndIF IT ISN’T EFFICIENT, IT WILL BECHEAP see page 9
STORY CAFE WITH POET ROB GEEsee page 9
ROALD DAHL FAMILY STORYTIMEsee page 10
LAUNCH OF THE BOOK BORROWERS see page 10
THE CAN AND CAN’T OF WORDSsee page 10
October 3rdAUTHORS TALK - NAT LUURTSEEMA – CUCKOO IN THENEST see page 11
IS YOUR GRANNY A GRUFFALO?see page 11
ALICE HAWKINS – THE LEICESTER SUFFRAGETTE seepage 11
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MEET THE AUTHOR – STEPHENBUTT: LEICESTER THROUGH TIMEsee page 12
WRITERS STAND UP see page 12
TELLING TALES – A POETRYWORKSHOP OPEN TO ALLWOMEN, LED BY MARIA TAYLOR see page 12
October 4thSTORY CAFE MEETS LOCAL AUTHOR ROD DUNCAN see page 13
ILUVLYRICS SLAM 2012 see page 13
INSTANT LOVE POETRY see page 13
LYRIC LOUNGE LEICESTER see page14
KNIT AND THINK POETRY see page14
LYRICAL LOUNGING WITH MELLOW BAKU see page 14
LYRICAL LUNCHTIME WITH MELLOW BAKU see page 15
WORD!SHOP WITH KWAME DAWESsee page 15
SHOWCASE SMOOTHIE, THE ANTHOLOGY LAUNCH see page 15
AUTHOR TALKS - PAULINE BLACKsee page 16
WORD! WITH KWAME DAWES seepage 16
PERFORMANCE IN THE PUB seepage 16
WRITE A BIG POEM FOR LEICESTER see page 17
October 5thREBELLIOUS WRITING WORKSHOP see page 18
THE BOOKS THAT SHAPED MEsee page 18
THE DIRTY THIRTY – THE FILMsee page 18
October 6thROALD DAHL FAMILY STORYTIME see page 19
A FRACTION OF YOUR TIMEsee page 19
ALT FICTION see page 19
WHAT’S THE STORY? see page 20
DOUGAL DIXON DOES DINOSAURS see page 20
CROSSING BORDERS: WRITING STORIES WORKSHOPFOR CHILDREN see page 20
October 7thTHE GREEN READ see page 21
October 8th ELEVENSES... WITH JOHN HEGLEYsee page 22
FUN WAYS TO APPROACH SHAKESPEARE see page 22
JOHN HEGLEY PRESENTS...'PEACE, LOVE AND POTATOES see page 23
Events are correct at time of going to press, further events might be on the website
