Melissa Chemam’s book Out of the Comfort Zone follows the journey of the band Massive Attack into art and music. It retraces how the history of their city, Bristol, shaped their unique sound and multicultural innovations. It then studies how the emergency of the band helped Bristol’s entire underground scene to emerge. Melissa will be in conversation…

Louisa will be at the Custom House from 1-3 pm on Thursday afternoons throughout July, available to meet with members of the public and talk about the work she is developing there. This event is drop in.

This is a partnership with Speaking Volumes. Join poet Roger Robinson, one of the most versatile and internationally respected dub artists in the UK, for an unforgettable poetry and music session in the Transit Shed. Celebrating the launch of his latest collection Portable Paradise, Roger will share poems and stories reflecting contemporary Britain with warmth, pathos…

 Heroes come in all shapes and sizes! In Wendy Meddour’s and Duncan Beedie’s latest picture book, Stefano the Squid, Stefano sets out to discover what sets him apart. The unassuming squid soon finds out that even the most ordinary creatures are capable of extraordinary deeds. Come and join us for this interactive storytelling and craft session,…

Every fantasy writer needs to discover their own unique world in which to make their story happen. Come along and pick up tips on how to find your world, how to discover who—or what—lives there, and then how to begin their amazing story. Suitable for 11 -16 year olds only. Tickets will be available on…

Ray Antrobus will read from his book The Perseverance which explores the d/Deaf experience, the death of his father and the failure to communicate. The Perseverance operates in the in betweens of dual heritages, of form and expression emerging to show us what it means to exist, and to flourish. Concessions are available, please see…

Louisa will be at the Custom House from 1-3 pm on Thursday afternoons throughout July, available to meet with members of the public and talk about the work she is developing there. This event is drop in.

This event is a partnership with Exeter Northcott Theatre. Using examples of his own work, Daniel Buckroyd explores the key decisions every adaptor needs to consider when lifting a story off the page. Discussing everything from copyright implications to getting your adaptation into production, there will also be an opportunity to discuss participants’ own work…

This event is a partnership with Arvon. Navigating your way from manuscript to book deal. Is your book ready to share with the world? James Spackman and Mary Morris will guide you through every stage of the publication process, from traditional publishing – how it works and how you can work it – to the…

This event is a partnership with Artemis Storytelling. This one day masterclass with Nell Phoenix is for those with some storytelling experience and knowledge of traditional repertoire. It is for storytellers who are curious to find new approaches to the content of their work and who wish to improve their performance practice. Lunch: 1 hour…