New Writing Live!

New Writing Live! events are:

  • We are joining forces with the University of East Anglia’s International Literary Festival for a reading by literary doyenne Margaret Drabble, whose latest novel is The Sea Lady (7.00pm, Wednesday 22 November, UEA).
  • An Evening with the Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion (7.00pm, Thursday 23 November, The Assembly House) in which he’ll be reading from his new memoir about growing up in post-war England, In The Blood: A Memoir of My Childhood. Andrew is also undertaking a book-signing at Jarrold the Store (central Norwich) from 4.30-5.30pm on the same day (23 November).
  • Come and see Luke Wright, Kimberly Trusty and Polar Bear - a fantastic night of live poetry. (7.00pm, Friday 24 November, Norwich Arts Centre). You can also buy tickets for this event direct from Norwich Arts Centre on 01603 660352; www.norwichartscentre.co.uk.
  • There will also be an Open Mic evening where Lab participants will be able to present their work. Poet Martin Figura is MC for the evening. (7.00pm, Saturday 25 November, Oak Room, Maid's Head Hotel).