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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: Writing for Children (12 Weeks\, Evening Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your path to writing your first novel for younger readers in our Newcastle Writing for Children course. \nLed by Faber author Chloe Daykin\, you’ll build all the core skills needed to write stories for children in this wide-ranging\, adventurous course. \nCovering fiction for children aged six to twelve (with a little experimentation beyond)\, you’ll benefit from everything Chloe knows about this difficult craft – worlds that keep kids immersed\, dialogue that convinces them\, humour that gets giggles and more. \nYou’ll be joined by like-minded writers on your creative journey\, as well as benefiting from masterclasses and talks from guest authors. \nThe course will take place on Thursday evenings\, from 7–9 p.m. at The Common Room\, in the heart of Newcastle city centre. \nCourse Programme can be found on the course page here
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-writing-for-children/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: Writing a Novel (6 Months\, Evening)
DESCRIPTION:This is Faber Academy’s flagship course\, which has seen alumni such as S.J. Watson\, Saara El-Arifi\, Rachel Joyce\, Gail Honeyman and Alice Feeney go on to conquer bestseller lists around the world. Designed by the Director of our Fiction Programme\, Richard Skinner\, it’s a six-month deep dive into the art of the novel\, with sessions on every aspect you’ll need to take you from the bare bones of a draft to a finished novel. You’ll also hear from guest speakers including published alumni\, acclaimed authors and industry professionals. \nIt’s also a chance to build a writing group that you can take with you into your future writing career. Over the course of the six months\, you and your classmates will give feedback on each other’s work\, honing your own editorial eye as well as helping them develop their stories\, and will be there to cheer each other on as you approach the finishing line of your first draft. \nThis fifth iteration of Writing a Novel in Newcastle will be taught by Richard T. Kelly. Born in Newcastle\, Richard has written much about the north-east\, in particular his debut novel\, Crusaders (Faber\, 2008)\, and has taught Writing a Novel in London since 2017. \nOf Crusaders\, New Statesman said: ‘An ambitious and convincing account of political chicanery\, ideological quandaries and gang violence in 1990s Newcastle… In Crusaders\, the north-east has found a new champion.’ \nIs this the right course for me?\nThis is an advanced course\, designed as a practical alternative to a Creative Writing MA. Accordingly\, it’s not suitable for writers who would consider themselves complete beginners. That doesn’t mean you need to have taken courses before\, but it does mean that you need to feel confident that you’re ready to start work on your novel. You will also need to have an idea for it – it might be one you’ve been working on for a while\, or it could be something a little more unformed that you’re hoping to pin down with the help of the course.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-writing-a-novel-6-months-evening/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Worms\, Monkeys and Killer Pigs: The Strange Folk Tales of County Durham
DESCRIPTION:Rich and wonderfully strange tradition of folk tales\, from monstrous worms and unfortunate monkeys to a surprising number of killer pigs. \nCounty Durham’s history is filled with stories that are strange\, gruesome\, funny and sometimes almost impossible to believe. Drawing on his book County Durham Folk Tales\, author and storyteller Adam Bushnell explores some of the region’s most memorable legends\, including the origins of its famous worm tales\, the dark history behind Hartlepool’s monkey-hanging story and the curious number of murderous pigs that appear in the county’s past. \nAlong the way\, Adam will look at where folklore ends and history begins\, how stories change as they are passed from generation to generation\, and why these old tales still matter today. And\, as you might expect from a storyteller\, he’ll also tell a story or two in the way they were meant to be heard. \nAdam Bushnell is an award winning and Amazon number 1 bestselling author of fictional and academic books. He has had over sixty books published including Descriptosaurus: Story Writing and Modelling Exciting Writing. \nHis book of 100 Ideas for Outdoor Learning\, published by Bloomsbury\, won the prestigious ‘Creative Play Awards’ in 2020. He was a finalist for the ‘Education Resource Awards’ in 2023. His book The Dragon Inside Me won the Fiction Express ‘Book of the Year’ award for 2021 and Son of the Samurai won the award again in 2023. \nHe works in the UK and internationally in both state and private education delivering creative writing workshops to all ages. \nPreviously a teacher\, Adam also delivers CPD to teachers on how to inspire reading and writing in the classroom. \nFollow Adam on Instagram and X @authoradam and see www.adambushnell.co.uk for more details.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/worms-monkeys-and-killer-pigs-the-strange-folk-tales-of-county-durham/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A Little Halloween Adventure (Adults go free)
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get creative with some spooky crafts in our Wood Hall before some Halloween films in the lecture theatre. \nJoin us at The Common Room for a little Halloween adventure \nGet creative with some spooky crafts in our Wood Hall before heading into the Lecture Theatre for two magical Halloween films – Ghost Boy and Room on the Broom. \nPerfect for little witches\, wizards and ghosts (adult witches\, wizards and ghosts go free).
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/a-little-halloween-adventure-adults-go-free/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Roman Jugg Band
DESCRIPTION:The Roman Jugg Band is a punk and gothic rock group led by multi-instrumentalist Roman Jugg\, the former lead guitarist and keyboardist for the legendary punk rock band The Damned. They are performing at The Common Room as part of their Halloween Mini Tour. \nThe current project\, The Roman Jugg Band\, acts as a celebration of Jugg’s musical legacy. Their live sets feature nostalgic\, high-energy performances that largely revisit his commercially successful and dark goth-punk era with The Damned—bringing back live renditions of classic tracks originally sung by Dave Vanian. \nCritics from ThePunkSite.com have praised the group as a welcome reminder of Jugg’s vastly underrated contributions to British punk history.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/the-roman-jugg-band/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Briana Corrigan
DESCRIPTION:The Common Room & Hapless Museum Worker Gigs present…Briana Corrigan\, BRIT-winning former vocalist of The Beautiful South. \nBriana Corrigan (The Beautiful South)\n“One of the most distinctive voices in pop” – Time Out \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to experience an intimate\, heart-warming\, and joyous evening of story and song with Briana Corrigan\, the iconic former vocalist of The Beautiful South. \nReturning to the stage following a 10-year hiatus\, Briana has already completed five hugely successful\, largely sold-out tours across the UK and Ireland\, and arrives with a brand-new album in the pipeline. \nAbout the Artist\nBorn in Belfast\, Briana’s unforgettable voice is best known for delivering The Beautiful South’s most successful single: the chart-topping\, Brit Award-winning No. 1 hit\, A Little Time. Her unique vocal styling\, combined with Paul Heaton’s brilliantly acerbic lyrics\, created an enduring anthem to broken love. \nBeyond her band years\, Briana has established herself as a formidable songwriter in her own right. She has released two critically acclaimed solo albums\, drawing widespread praise from the music press: \n“Her forte… chest-hugging\, breast-beating balladry of the highest calibre.” – Q Magazine\n“A songwriter of wit and elegance.” – Hot Press\n“A revelation! It’s like listening to someone sing you a story. The rain outside is drifting along the glass and this is a good soundtrack to the tale of its falling.” – Melody Maker\nWhat to Expect\nDescribed by VOX as a voice that “could melt icebergs at 50 paces”\, this is a unique chance to hear her stupendous vocals up close and personal. \nBriana will lead the evening on vocals and guitar\, backed by a beautifully stripped-back band featuring an additional guitarist and cellist. The setlist will pack an emotional punch\, weaving together: \n– Classic hits from The Beautiful South\n– Her own beautifully crafted solo material\n– Unique\, fresh takes on traditional favourites \n“Corrigan’s vocals still sparkle with gold dust.” – The Irish Independent \nTICKETS ON SALE 10AM\, 29TH APRIL\, 2026.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/briana-corrigan/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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