Hull Literature Festival 2001 | 8th - 18th November |
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The Humber Mouth 2001 at Hull Libraries
Friday Nov 9th 4.00pm - 5.00pm FREE
'Double Talk'
Performance poets Trevor Millum and Bernard Young will be holding workshops for local school children throughout the day, culminating in a performance including poems from their well-known book 'Double Talk', and poems produced by the children in the workshops. 'Double Talk' has been published this autumn by Kingston Press and will be on sale at the performance.
Saturday Nov 10th 10.00am - 11.15am
Hull Community Theatre presents:
What happens if a nasty character steals all the stories? A five part play based on traditional folk tales, including heroes, princesses, dragons, wicked stepmothers and many other fairytale characters. For FREE tickets ring the above venues or the Central Library (01482) 210099 Saturday Nov 10th 4.30pm FREE
'Hairy Tales'
Do you believe in fairy Tales? Then this is just for you���..
Local poet Carol Coiffait gives a reading of some of her favourite 'hairy tales' - poems and stories to make your hair stand up on end. Come along if you dare but take part at your peril! Tuesday Nov 13th 3.30pm - 7.30pm FREE
Warhammer Roadshow
Come along at any time and join Games Workshop in an action-packed session of tabletop wargaming. Take command and control massive armies of sword wielding warriors and knights on horseback. Paint your own free miniature figure and find out about the new 'Lord of the Rings' game. Throughout the festival
Random Stories
Made with the help of children who attend the Children's Library, 'Random Stories' involves the creation of a computer based video storytelling presentation, where the user is encouraged to choose the direction of the story. 'Random Stories' will be installed in libraries throughout Hull during the festival and is aimed at under 12's. From Nov 8th during library opening hours
'The Poetree' & 'Fire-Words' Come and see what's growing in the Poetree. Add a poem of your own and help it bloom throughout the festival. Or why not watch the Fire-Words - see Catherine Wheels whizzing, Rockets zoom, Roman Candles fizz and boom! Two exciting new displays at the Children's Library, created by Jayne Cooper from an idea by Graham Denton. Under 5's Storytimes this November
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