UNESCO City of Literature

Number of results: 7

Ongoing Events

1. 

   

   Quay Words presents a reading by Patrick Gale

   Exeter

   We're thrilled to welcome former writer-in-residence Patrick Gale back to Exeter Custom House. Patrick will be reading from his soon to-be-released next novel *Mother's Boy*, and discussing his research into Charles Causley as well as his work in…

   Venue

   Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   9 Feb 2022Open 18:30 -

   

2. 

   

   Quay Words presents The Magicians Apprentice by Sally Pomme Clayton

   Exeter

   This event is in association with Artemis Storytelling. 

   With a top hat from a junk shop and mail-order wand, pioneering storyteller and writer Sally Pomme Clayton explores the secret world of the magician. In this intimate, enchanting performance,…

   Venue

   Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   23 Mar 2022Open 18:30 -

   

3. 

   

   Quay Voices with Louisa Adjoa Parker

   Exeter

   Emerging writers will perform their works-in-progress alongside Quay Words Autumn writer-in-residence Louisa Adjoa Parker. All the work performed will have been developed in workshops with Louisa during her residency 'Re-imagining Heritage' at…

   Venue

   Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   30 Mar 2022Open 18:30 -

   

4. 

   

   Creative Writing-Walking Workshop for families with Quay Words writer-in-residence Ellen Wiles

   Exeter

   Writer-in-Residence and creative writing lecturer Ellen Wiles will lead you on a walk from Custom House along the River Exe, taking breaks for fun and varied creative writing exercises that engage with the experience of nature in this unique…

   Venue

   Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   14 Apr 2022Open 10:30 -

   

5. 

   

   Dr John Cooper Clarke

   Exeter

   The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.

   Venue

   Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   21 Apr 2022Open 20:00 - 23:00

   

6. 

   

   Quay Words - The Trance Of Nature: A Poetry Course - Run By Pascale Petit

   Exeter

   On this course spread over five weeks, you will embark on outer and inner journeys, finding fresh ways to write about the places and themes that haunt your imagination. Pascale will bring binoculars, magnifying glasses, animal myths, and…

   Venue

   Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   7 May 2022Open 11:00 -

   

7. 

   

   Adrian Hayes - To The Ends Of The Earth

   Exeter

   Record-breaking adventurer and author Adrian Hayes takes audiences on a journey through the jungles, seas, deserts, ice caps and mountains of the world that he has devoted much of his life to exploring

   Venue

   Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   14 Sept 2022Open 19:30 - 21:20