Kick
off Noirwich in style on Thursday 17 September at 6.30pm with an
entertaining evening with Lee Child as he tells us all about his latest
book Make Me. There will be an opportunity at the end of
the evening for any books purchased at the event to be personally signed for
you by Lee.
Tickets
£5 available online or please call 01603 660661.
Norwich Castle Dungeon Tours
Mon 14 – Fri 18 Sept, 11.30am/ 1.30pm/ 2.30pm, Norwich Castle
Explore a maze of early medieval cellars deep beneath the castle and hear some extraordinary stories about the prisoners who were kept there, the history of crime and punishment, and see those all-important instruments of torture.
For more information: 01603 495897
Mon 14 – Fri 18 Sept, 11.30am/ 1.30pm/ 2.30pm, Norwich Castle
Explore a maze of early medieval cellars deep beneath the castle and hear some extraordinary stories about the prisoners who were kept there, the history of crime and punishment, and see those all-important instruments of torture.
For more information: 01603 495897
Norfolk and Norwich Association
for the Blind Audio Book Club
Mon 14th Sept, 1.30pm-3.00pm, Free, 2nd Air Division Memorial Library
NNAB’s regular reading group for the blind and partially sighted will be discussing a current crime novel audiobook this week.
Open to new members. Just come along, or email Mark Smith
Mon 14th Sept, 1.30pm-3.00pm, Free, 2nd Air Division Memorial Library
NNAB’s regular reading group for the blind and partially sighted will be discussing a current crime novel audiobook this week.
Open to new members. Just come along, or email Mark Smith
Crime and Punishment; Castle Museum Dungeon Tour
Weds 16th Sept 11.00am-1.00pm, £5, payable on the door, Vernon Castle Room, 2nd Floor Millennium Library
Starting with a Norfolk-based crime themed talk from an archive specialist at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, you will then be led by a costumed guide from the library to the Castle Museum for a spine-chilling 30 minute guided tour of the dungeons.
For booking or more info: Email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 774707
Weds 16th Sept 11.00am-1.00pm, £5, payable on the door, Vernon Castle Room, 2nd Floor Millennium Library
Starting with a Norfolk-based crime themed talk from an archive specialist at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, you will then be led by a costumed guide from the library to the Castle Museum for a spine-chilling 30 minute guided tour of the dungeons.
For booking or more info: Email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 774707
Crime Fiction Reading Group
Weds 16th Sept. 6.00-7.30pm , Free, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, Ground Floor
Norwich’s very own reading group dedicated to crime fiction meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month and reads all types of crime fiction. New members are always welcome.
To find out more about the group and what they are reading please email Crime Fiction Norwich
Weds 16th Sept. 6.00-7.30pm , Free, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, Ground Floor
Norwich’s very own reading group dedicated to crime fiction meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month and reads all types of crime fiction. New members are always welcome.
To find out more about the group and what they are reading please email Crime Fiction Norwich
Crime and Punishment;
Shirehall Courtroom Tour
Thurs 17th Sept 1.00-3.15pm, £5, payable on the door, Vernon Castle Room, 2nd Floor Millennium Library
Starting with a Norfolk-based crime themed talk from an archive specialist at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, you will then be led by a costumed guide from the library to the Shirehall Courtroom for a tour. (accessed via a steep spiral staircase and a dark tunnel).
For booking or more info: Email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 77470
Thurs 17th Sept 1.00-3.15pm, £5, payable on the door, Vernon Castle Room, 2nd Floor Millennium Library
Starting with a Norfolk-based crime themed talk from an archive specialist at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, you will then be led by a costumed guide from the library to the Shirehall Courtroom for a tour. (accessed via a steep spiral staircase and a dark tunnel).
For booking or more info: Email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 77470
Book signing with Andrew
Lane
Thurs 17 Sept, 5pm, Free, Waterstones, Castle St, Norwich
Meet author of the incredibly popular Young Sherlock series – Andrew Lane. The eighth book in the thrilling Young Sherlock Holmes series, Night Break, will be published in Sept 2015. The best-selling Lost Worlds series, a present-day Conan Doyle-inspired tech-adventure is inspired by another famous Conan Doyle novel, The Lost World.
For more info, contact Email Norwich Waterstones
Thurs 17 Sept, 5pm, Free, Waterstones, Castle St, Norwich
Meet author of the incredibly popular Young Sherlock series – Andrew Lane. The eighth book in the thrilling Young Sherlock Holmes series, Night Break, will be published in Sept 2015. The best-selling Lost Worlds series, a present-day Conan Doyle-inspired tech-adventure is inspired by another famous Conan Doyle novel, The Lost World.
For more info, contact Email Norwich Waterstones
Bringing Back the Golden Age:
How the British Library Turned to Crime!
Fri 18th Sept, 12.30-1.30pm, £2 on the door, Millennium Library, ground floor
Robert Davies and David Wilkerson from British Library Publishing take us on a journey of exploration, explaining how they find the long forgotten crime gems hidden in their collections and bring them back into print. For more info, or to reserve a ticket email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 774707
Fri 18th Sept, 12.30-1.30pm, £2 on the door, Millennium Library, ground floor
Robert Davies and David Wilkerson from British Library Publishing take us on a journey of exploration, explaining how they find the long forgotten crime gems hidden in their collections and bring them back into print. For more info, or to reserve a ticket email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 774707
Crime and Punishment- The
Shirehall Courtroom Drama
Fri 18 Sept, free with museum admission, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
A fascinating guided tour and re-enactment of the castle’s dark past as a prison. Follow the footsteps taken by prisoners along the deep spiral staircase, through the dank tunnel and into the Shirehall courtroom for an enactment of a prisoner’s woe.
Suitable for adults and older children (10+) For more information call: 01603 495897
Fri 18 Sept, free with museum admission, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
A fascinating guided tour and re-enactment of the castle’s dark past as a prison. Follow the footsteps taken by prisoners along the deep spiral staircase, through the dank tunnel and into the Shirehall courtroom for an enactment of a prisoner’s woe.
Suitable for adults and older children (10+) For more information call: 01603 495897
Creating Light and Dark with James Runcie and
Sharon Bolton – 6pm
How to be a Good Psychopath with Andy McNab and
Prof Kevin Dutton – 8pm
Records for Writers: Crime
Sat 19th Sept, 10.30-12.00, £3, payable on the door, Vernon Castle Room, 2nd Floor Millennium Library Would you like to access real archives to inform or inspire your writing? Learn how to locate criminals from the Victorian era in this workshop at the Norfolk Heritage Centre. Explore records, and discover how to find out more about these criminals’ lives and make the most of your research.
Email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 774707 to reserve your place.
Sat 19th Sept, 10.30-12.00, £3, payable on the door, Vernon Castle Room, 2nd Floor Millennium Library Would you like to access real archives to inform or inspire your writing? Learn how to locate criminals from the Victorian era in this workshop at the Norfolk Heritage Centre. Explore records, and discover how to find out more about these criminals’ lives and make the most of your research.
Email Sarah Salmon or call 01603 774707 to reserve your place.
Criminally Good Children’s
Stories and Activities
Sun 20th Sept, 2.30-3.45pm, Free, Millennium Library Children’s Library.
Norfolk; Norwich Millennium Library’s regular Sunday family session will have a criminal theme this week as they look at mystery and mayhem in children’s books.
Look out for a special competition too!
Sun 20th Sept, 2.30-3.45pm, Free, Millennium Library Children’s Library.
Norfolk; Norwich Millennium Library’s regular Sunday family session will have a criminal theme this week as they look at mystery and mayhem in children’s books.
Look out for a special competition too!
From Page to Screen:
Ann Cleeves on her creation, Vera Stanhope -
11:00am
Ones to Watch –
2:00pm
The Killer Women
discuss ‘killer twists’ with Paul Johnston -4:00pm
Peter Robinson and
Nicci French in Conversation – 7:30pm
Sunday 20th September
Bloody Brunch –
11:30am
STARTING TO WRITE CRIME FICTION
MASTERCLASS: STARTING TO WRITE CRIME
FICTION WITH KATE RHODES
Friday
18th September, 11am – 1pm
Kate
Rhodes’s ‘Starting To Write Crime
Fiction’ masterclass covers all the bases for both novice and experienced
writers who are keen to complete a crime novel. The session focuses on
generating your concept, narrative voice, plot devices and setting, and
includes a series of short, stimulating writing exercises aimed at
confidence-building
Date
Friday 18th September at 11am – 1pm
Location
Dragon Hall
115-123 King Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1QE
Friday 18th September at 11am – 1pm
Location
Dragon Hall
115-123 King Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1QE
Price £45 (£35
conc)
(not included in season ticket)
(not included in season ticket)
Kate
Rhodes is a crime novelist and award-winning poet. Kate’s first novel, Crossbones Yard, was published in June
2012. The novel is the first in a series featuring London-based psychologist,
Alice Quentin. Kate studied English at university, and went on to teach in
colleges and universities in the UK and the US. She combines her writing with
work as an educational consultant. The second novel in the Alice Quentin
series, A Killing of Angels, was
published in 2013, followed by The
Winter Foundlings in 2014. Her latest book, River of Souls, was published in June.
CREATING CREDIBLE
CHARACTERS
MASTERCLASS: CREATING
CREDIBLE CHARACTERS WITH JAMES RUNCIE
Friday 18th September, 2pm – 4pm
We
all know about the importance of plot twists and surprise in crime fiction but
no matter how skilfully it is done this is only convincing with credible
characters. James Runcie, author of The
Grantchester Mysteries, leads this workshop discussion on how to add
texture, detail, humour and desperation in order to create believable
characters and establish a secure and authoritative tone.
Date
Friday 18th September at 2 – 4pm
Location
Dragon Hall
115-123 King Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1QE
Friday 18th September at 2 – 4pm
Location
Dragon Hall
115-123 King Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1QE
Price £45 (£35
conc)
(not included in season ticket)
(not included in season ticket)
James
Runcie is an award-winning film-maker and the author of seven
novels. Sidney Chambers and The
Shadow of Death, the first in The Grantchester Mysteries series, was
published in 2012, soon followed by Sidney
Chambers and The Perils of the Night, and Sidney Chambers and The Problem of Evil. In October 2014, ITV
launched Grantchester, a prime-time, six-part series starring James Norton
as Sidney Chambers. A second series is currently being filmed and will be
broadcast next spring. James Runcie lives in London and Edinburgh.
LAST ORDERS: HOW TO CREATE A MURDERER
MASTERCLASS: LAST ORDERS – HOW TO CREATE A
MURDERER WITH LAURA WILSON AND COLETTE MCBETH
Friday 18th September, 2pm – 4pm
Laura
Wilson and Colette McBeth’s ‘Last Orders: How to Create a Murderer’ workshop
will show you, with the aid of a series of unusual photographic prompts based
on the real last meals eaten by prisoners on death row, how to create
memorable, psychologically complex villains with plausible motives.
Date
Friday 18th September at 2pm – 4pm
Location
Dragon Hall
115-123 King Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1QE
Friday 18th September at 2pm – 4pm
Location
Dragon Hall
115-123 King Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1QE
Price £45 (£35
conc)
(not included in season ticket)
(not included in season ticket)
The
first novel in Laura Wilson’s D.I.
Stratton series won the CWA Ellis Peters Award for Best Historical
Mystery, and her standalone novel The Lover won the Prix du Polar Europeen. Both The Lover and
another standalone, A Thousand Lies,
were shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Laura, who has written an
eight-part Crime Fiction ‘Masterclass’
column for Mslexia magazine, is currently the crime fiction reviewer
for The Guardian, and she teaches on the City University Crime Thriller
Novel Creative Writing MA Course. Her latest novel, The Wrong Girl, was published in June.
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