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Dance, storytelling and music
Annapurna Indian Dance present a new show of dance, storytelling and music today (Saturday 10 March, 5.30pm) at St Paul's Hall, University of Huddersfield (tickets available on the door). Soldiers of the Empire recognises the contribution of the soldiers of the Indian...
HLF2018 launch at Heritage Quay
HLF2018 launched last night (Wednesday) at the Heritage Quay at the University of Huddersfield, along with a new Ted Hughes exhibition. The exhibition features many unique items, including personal memorabilia. Dr David Rudrum introduced a recording of Ted Hughes...
Diane Allen talk postponed
We are very sorry to announce that due to heavy snow, we are postponing Diane Allen's talk at Kirkburton Library this morning. We will announce a new date asap. PROF JESSICA MALAY talk today - this event will go ahead at the University at 12 noon today.
Events postponed
We are very sorry to announce that Templar Nights on Friday 2 March and the Stafflex Free Family Day on Saturday 3 March have been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. We will be announcing new dates for both events soon (tickets for Templar Night can be...
Meet the magical Snow Lion!
Never before seen in Huddersfield, the magical Snow Lion is making a special appearance at PPG Canalside on Leeds Road on Saturday 10 March. Accompanied by the Red Queen and her servant, the Snow Lion is a gentle giant, created by puppetry and animatronics, guaranteed...
Street Poetry – A Beginners Guide By Simon Widdop
Street Poetry AKA Punk Poetry is a style of poetry that exploded during the punk years in Britain. The style tends to lean towards spoken word/performance poetry rather than traditional page, and predominantly revolves around social and political topics, kitchen sink...
We’re thrilled to announce our Headline Guest for HLF2018 is…. Sir Patrick Stewart OBE
Our Patron will appear at Huddersfield Town Hall for an exclusive event to talk about how his love of words has lead to his glittering career Sir Patrick Stewart OBE is one of the world’s most gifted and best loved actors in addition to being one of Yorkshire’s most...
COMPETITION TIME: Who do you think our big headline star is this year?
*** COMPETITION TIME *** Who do you think our big headline star is this year? The first person to guess correctly will win 2 VIP tickets to the event on Fri 16th March at Huddersfield Town Hall. Watch out for more clues to this international star's identity later...
Magical Preview: HLF2018 Events Revealed & Iron Man Competition winner announced
On Wednesday 22nd November at Huddersfield Library while a cold wind blew and rain pattered at the windows, a parade of Cosplayers led the way from the University of Huddersfield to the Library. Here, the Huddersfield Literature Festival revealed some of the line-up...
It’s a magical time for Huddersfield Literature Festival, with a Harry Potter themed Preview for the 2018 Festival (HLF2018) on Wed 22 November at Huddersfield Library
Free event to reveal next Festival authors and performers, announcement of competition winners and a new website! Huddersfield 6 November 2017: Huddersfield Literature Festival is to announce the details of the 2018 Festival with a magical Harry Potter themed Preview...
CSI: The reality
‘Creative licence’ is a wonderful thing. It exists so that authors can ‘embroider’, embellish or assume what should be factual content. In some situations, that’s no problem, but context is key – facts help bring plausibility, credibility and realism to a writer’s...
Alan Moore and Section 28
Composer Gary Lloyd on staging Alan Moore’s ‘The Mirror Of Love’ with spoken word, orchestral music and contemporary dance Section 28 Short at Polari, Syngenta Cellar, Laurence Batley Theatre, 7pm, Tuesday 7 March 2017 The art-form of spoken word with music is...
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