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Family Book events

Katie Morag stories – Mairi Hedderwick at Hillhead Library on Saturday 1 June at 2.30pm.

Announcing a feast of Festival book events for families! Opening the West End Festival Family Book Programme will be the creator of the much loved Katie Morag stories – Mairi Hedderwick at Hillhead Library on Saturday 1 June at 2.30pm. A combination of masterly storytelling and the stunning Hebridean illustrations give this remarkable series enduring appeal for children and adults alike. Join Mairi to hear all about Katie Morag’s adventures!

Saturday 8 June sees a Socktastic celebration of a fantastically funny picture book Socks with Nick Sharratt who is one of most creative and loved illustrator talents in the UK. Later, he will be joined by Julia Donaldson, creator of The Gruffalo. In their new picture book Animal Music, the animals get together for a sing-song. Why not join in the fun and meet two leading talents of the children’s book world! At The Kelvin Gallery, University of Glasgow. Tickets John Smith’s Tel 0141 342 5986.

All aboard The Tall Ship on Sunday 9 June at noon to hear the captivating tales of Bottlenose Bay which have already been featured on Bookaboo on television. Meet award-winning illustrator/writer Jan Fearnley to hear about the adventures of Harry the harbour mouse and a host of other loveable characters. Tickets £2.50 in person only from The Tall Ship.

On Saturday 29 June there is a chance to be a princess for the day and enjoy storytelling and fun activities at a Princess Poppy party. The adventures of the enchanting Princess Poppy have become a firm favourite with little girls. A global phenomenon, over 2 million copies have been sold to Princess Poppy fans worldwide. Join author Janey Louise Jones at Hillhead Library at 11.30 am to hear the latest tales about the delightful Princess Poppy.

Liz Lochhead

part of Glasgow West End Festival

Wednesday 12 June

10:00pm

Headlining our new Literary Lates series at the Cottier Theatre, The West End Festival is delighted to present:

A unique late night cabaret event with The Scots’ Makar – Scotland’s National Poet – Liz Lochhead. In the special atmosphere of the intimate Cottier Theatre, Liz will perform a selection of her poetry, character monologues and funny writing pieces laced with a bitter-sweet edge. An unmissable festival highlight!

Organisers:

www.cottiers.com

booking and ticket info:

Tickets £7

Available from the Cottier box office.

Cottier Theatre

93-95 Hyndland Street Glasgow

G11 5PX

0141 357 4000

[email protected]

Venue link

www.westendfestival.co.uk

    Caro Ramsay

    
    Literary Lates at Cottiers
    
    part of West End Festival

Thursday, June 13, 2013 –  10:00pm
     
Caro Ramsay Blood Crows

Glasgow’s own Doyenne of Darkness, performs excerpts from her crackling crime thriller series featuring the Glasgow detective duo Anderson and Costello.

 In her latest gripping novel Blood of Crows DI Anderson and his team find a series of strange crimes are linked to an elusive criminal mastermind known as The Puppeteer. A vivid sense of place, memorable characters and tautly written plot twists all feature in a series that is fast growing a fanbase and critical acclaim.
 
 Tickets Cottiers Box Office 0141 357 4000.
 
 http://www.cottiers.com

Cottiers
93/95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PX

Emerging Talent: Writers – Part of Literary Lates

part of West End Festival 2013

Tuesday 4 June

10:00pm

Part of Literary Lates.

Up and coming writers perform a selection of their prose works. Inspiring, funny, moving experiences all feature in a stimulating mix of pieces from new authors on The Creative Writing Programme, University of Glasgow.

Performers: James Carson, Gerry Coyle, Bjorn Halldórsson, Kevin Scott, Charlotte Turnbull and Ashley Welling.

www.cottiers.com

booking and ticket info:

Please get a free ticket in advance from the Cottier box office.

Cottier Theatre

93-95 Hyndland Street Glasgow

G11 5PX

0141 357 4000

[email protected]

Venue link

www.westendfestival.co.uk

Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow – West End Festival Programme

31 May – 30 June

Once again the Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, is taking part in Glasgow’s popular West End Festival! 31 May-30 June 2013.

Free short fun sessions

Please let us know you are coming by calling 0141 330 1860 (Mon-Fri 10.00-16.30) or email

Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, St Andrew’s Building, 11 Eldon St, G3 6NH. www.gla.ac.uk/services/centreforopenstudies

Full details

Write A Short Story in An Hour

part of West End Festival 2013

Tuesday 4 June

11:00am

A practical class which examines structures and techniques of the short story form. We will read some extracts of short fiction and then using particular methods, favoured by writers of the form, embark on writing a completed piece of fiction within the hour. With Alan McMunnigall.

Organisers:

www.gla.ac.uk/services/centreforopenstudies

Booking link

Centre for Open Studies, St. Andrew’s Building 11 Eldon Street Glasgow G3 6NH

0141 330 1835

[email protected]

Venue link

www.westendfestival.co.uk

Princess Poppy – Holiday

Spotlight on The Children’s Wood and North Kelvin Meadow

With some seventeen literary happenings at North Kelvin Meadow and The Childrens Wood during The West End Festival, there are some magical experiences on offer for families and schools. On Saturday 15 June, children’s writer and storyteller Lari Don will visit this special piece of West End wilderness, to read her stunning new retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, encouraging the listener to imagine fairy tales and magical journeys of their own. Meanwhile, back by popular demand, actor Tam Dean Burn celebrates Father’s Day on Sunday 16 June with a collection of favourite Julia Donaldson stories with musical accompaniment from Emma Schad and Andy Alston. In the afternoon, there is a once in a lifetime opportunity for children to meet The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child!

Sunday 30 June sees Glasgow’s own literary and artistic genius Alasdair Gray lending his unique voice in a reading of The Just So Stories and Tales by Hans Christian Andersen to mark this closing Celebration of the West End Festival Book Programme at North Kelvin Meadow. At this colourful family event, there will be a range of other activities. Children and adults are also invited to come dressed as their favourite character from the Just So Stories!

Alasdair Gray

Spotlight on the West End Festival schools book programme at Glasgow City Libraries

Unputdownable stories are the hallmark of Cathy MacPhail’s writing for young people. The West End Festival and Glasgow City Libraries are proud to premiere her latest novel Mosi’s War at The Mitchell Theatre on Monday 3 June at 10am. We’re delighted that an author who connects with such a wide range of children and young people is able to open the Schools Programme for The West End Festival.

Back by popular demand, ‘A master of funny’ the hilarious writer (a.k.a. “The Fibster”) Steve Hartley returns to The West End Festival and The Mitchell Library for a super-heroic session of fun and fibbing. Be a part of “Fact or Fib”, the silliest game-show in the galaxy. Play the “What If?” game, and help Steve make up the biggest, fattest fib in the universe. And finally. . . hear all about Oliver Fibbs and The Giant Boy-Munching Bugs.

The West End Festival and Glasgow City Libraries are also very excited to feature Carrie and David Grant, presenters of CBeebies show Pop Shop and voice coaches for Take That and Fame Academy. Carrie and David are passionate about promoting opportunities for children to enjoy music. Their brand new series of high energy picture books Elephants Birthday Bells and Lions Speedy Sauce are all about MAKING MUSIC and JOINING IN!

These are just some of our events for schools – don’t miss out!

The West End Festival’s roving Writer in Residence

My West End –The Never Ending Story

Come meet our first ever Roving West End Festival Writer in Residence, Cathy Forde and be inspired to create a short piece about your favourite West End Place. It could be new, or in the past. Perhaps your special West End place has vanished and is now a memory or has changed significantly. Or maybe it is a new discovery or a cutting edge new design June. Open to all at 6.30pm Thursday 6 June at Hillhead Library. Elsewhere in this fascinating project, Cathy will lead school classes in a series of creative writing workshops held at The Botanic Gardens and The Childrens Wood encouraging them to express their response to their special West End place.

Poetry Showcase – Tuesday 11th June 10-10:55pm

Cottiers Theatre

Emerging Talent: Poets – Part of Literary Lates

Rising stars from The Creative Writing Programme, University of Glasgow perform a rich and diverse range of their poetry. An opportunity to catch the new poets of tomorrow.

Poetry by: John Carson, Katy Hastie, Joanne Mackay, Calum MacLean, Gillian Mayes and Sam Uglow

Information: West End Festival

Cottier’s Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PX

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