A great group of local writers have been polishing their skills in the MA Creative Programme. Reaching out into the region they present WRITING HULL, spinning tales that bring hidden aspects to life. Backed by film premieres featuring Hull by ourb student film unit.

New to the programme on March 16th, David Wheatley and Cliff Forshaw read from their new poetry collections.

On March 24th we celebrate the launch of the esteemed local poet Maurice Rutherford’s new collection, with extra readings from Sarah Sturr and Mary Aherne, introduced by Carol Rumens.

And if you haven’t done so, there’s still time to read your way into the Labyrinth Trilogyof Kate Mosse. She’s with us on April 5th, fresh from delivering the trilogy’s final part.

We debate the survival of the Arts in Universities – on May 10th (not 3rd as in the programme). . Fresh from the USA Steven Saylor shows why his thrillers of Ancient Rome are acclaimed as the world’s best. And Britain’s David Almond, author of Skellig, is set to thrill kids and adults alike in our annual Children’s writing Event.

Book now  and join us for early evenings of fascinating conversation with terrific writers.

March 10 – great true tales about Hull

March 16th – David Wheatley and Cliff Forshaw

March 24 – Maurice Rutherford

April 5 – Kate Mosse

May 10 – survival of the Arts

May 19  – David Almond

May 24  – Steven Saylor

The Philip Larkin Centre attracts some of the very best writers to platform appearances in Hull – to excite readers, and make sure some of the very best writing keeps coming out of Hull.

The Centre takes its name from Philip Larkin, one of the twentieth century’s foremost poets who anchored his life to the University of Hull. That Hull poetic tradition stretches back to Andrew Marvell, and forward through some of the top poets of our day. Poets explore the personal to find what is universal. From William Wilberforce onwards, Hull also has a pioneering history of driving the social agenda for change. We call on writers to help us envision and shape a fairer world which recognizes the transforming power of individual and collective stories.