Books & Literature in Brighton

Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

Brighton Centre, Brighton

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John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

Theatre Royal, Brighton

Susie Dent: Word Perfect

A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith.Following her hit show The Secret Life of Words, Susie Dent is back wit…

Brighton Dome, Brighton

Harry Baker And Hollie Mcnish

After years of sold-out solo shows, two of the UK's most-loved poets Hollie McNish and Harry Baker are finally coming together for a series of special gigs, rea…

Brighton Dome, Brighton

The Write Space

A calm, focused space to get your writing done.Join us Wednesday mornings, 11am–1pm, for a relaxed writing session alongside other writers — no workshops, no pr…

Ironworks Studios, Brighton

Brighton Kollab

Kollab - the famous night of music, words and general gorgeousness on a houseboat in Shoreham is returning to its second home: the colourful Ironworks.Music, wo…

Ironworks Studios, Brighton

Antony Szmierek: Album Launch Show

He’s a poet. He’s a producer. He’s a beatmaker. He’s the creator of electronic banger after banger, and just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debu…

Resident Music, Brighton

Hollie McNish & Harry Baker

Spoken word sets from Hollie McNish & Harry Baker.

Brighton Dome, Brighton