Talks, Lectures & Screenings
Take a look below to see the cultural events coming up at The Hive
Creative Writing Reading Series
Jonathan Taylor
Wednesday 30 April, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Jonathan Taylor is an author, editor, lecturer and critic. His most recent books are the short story collection Scablands and Other Stories (Salt, 2023), and the memoir A Physical Education: On Bullying, Discipline & Other Lessons (Goldsmiths, 2024). He is director of the MA in Creative Writing at the University of Leicester, and runs the popular review blog Everybody's Reviewing.
Originally from Stoke-on-Trent, he now lives in Leicestershire with his wife, the poet Maria Taylor, and their twin daughters Miranda and Rosalind.
Free, book your place here.
Creative Writing Reading Series
Book Launch: Spoz and Holly Winter-Hughes
Friday 9 May, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Immerse yourself in new poetry as two local poets launch their new collections!
'Playful Poignant Pottymouth' by Spoz and 'How to Leave a Body' by Holly Winter-Hughes will be released the day prior and this evening will celebrate both books and their authors.
Free, book your place here.
Creative Writing Reading Series
Book Launch: Creative Writing Course Prize Winner: Caitlin Hasson
Wednesday 14 May, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Join the CWRS team to celebrate the end of the semester with the launch of Caitlin Hasson's prizewinning book. Outstanding student work was selected in 2024 to receive professional editing and publication. The prize is supported by V.Press and Black Pear Press.
Free, book your place here.
The Hive Film Club presents: Classic black and white films from around the world
Last Thursday of every month, 2pm
Join us to watch classic films from great directors and actors in a variety of styles.
Places are FREE and booking is not required. Suitable for ages 18+
Thursday 24 April: American comedy by director Leo McCarey
Thursday 29 May: French classic by director Jean Renoir
Thursday 26 June: Vintage British comedy with actors Margaret Rutherford and Alistair Sim
Thursday 31 July: American film noir by director Billy Wilder
Thursday 28 August: Classic German Weimar cinema directed by Josef Von Sternberg starring Marlene Dietrich
Thursday 25 September: Polish classic by director Andrzej Wajda
Thursday 30 October: British noir comedy by director Stanley Kubrick