Events

What's on

Welcome to our events page! Please take a look at our rich and varied programme of events as listed below.

We do recommend booking your tickets in advance, either online or in person. If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, or if an event is sold out online, please contact the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 / library@litandphil.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

Although many events are free, The Lit & Phil depends on the support of members and guests to do its good work, and a minimum donation of £3 would be most welcome. Thank you!

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Lit & Phil Tours

Various Dates

Lit & Phil 'Behind the books' Tour

FREE!

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10 Week Novel Writing Course - With Ellen Phethean

Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm 26th September - 5th December (half term break on 31st October)

With Ellen Phethean

A LIVE Lit & Phil Course | £120

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 3

Tuesday 28th November | 6pm

The successful collaboration with Northumbria University continues. The third talk looks at green engineering and the suns magnetic field.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Bigger on the Inside: Dr Who and Neurodiversity

Wednesday 29^th November 7pm

Stand up poet Kate Fox reprises her stand up show “Bigger on the Inside” to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £12 (£10 concession) | For Ages 12+ | (SOLD OUT)

Read more BOOK ONLINE HERE

The History of Quakers in Newcastle (ZOOM)

Thursday 30th November | 6PM (GMT)

By popular demand, Margaret Bozic reprises her talk on the history of the Quakers in Newcastle over Zoom.

A Lit & Phil ZOOM Event | FREE

Lunchtime Classical Recital: Alison Gill

Friday 1st December 1:10pm

Alison Gill, piano performing works by European female composers.

A Lit & Phil LIVE Event | FREE | SOLD OUT

Read more Book online here

Lit & Phil Morning Conversations #1

Saturday 2nd December | 11am

Should we have a Basic Income for Public Health? With Matthew Johnson, Professor of Public Policy at Northumbria University.

Members’ priority booking until 20th November

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Unveiling the Myth of Narcissus

Wednesday 6th December | 6:30pm

A series of talks in association with the Northumberland and Durham Branch of the Classical Association, with Chiara Blanco.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Invitation to an evening of short readings at the Lit & Phil

Thursday 7th December 6:30pm - 9pm

Please join us for a celebratory evening of prose and poetry from some of the Lit & Phil’s talented creative writers.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Vane Women Reading

Monday 11th December 2023 | 7pm

Vane Women Press proudly presents Katharine Goda.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

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The Spirits of Newcastle

Friday 8^th December 7pm

With Cara Hamilton

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £12/10 | SOLD OUT

Read more Book online here

Classical Recital: Telyn Quartet

Tuesday 12^thDecember | 6pm

Seth Collins, (cello); Tabitha Appel, (violin), Alma Vink, (violin), Izzy Neary Adams, (viola).

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE | SOLD OUT

Read more Book online here

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 4

Thursday 14th December | 6pm

The successful collaboration with Northumbria University continues. The fourth talk looks at Navigating the Storm and Greening the Internet

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

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Lunchtime Jazz: Paul Edis

Friday 15th December | 1pm

Paul (pianist) will present a programme of jazz standards and original compositions.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | SOLD OUT

Read more Book online here

GHOSTnortheast Fundraising Event for the Lit & Phil

Saturday 6^th January 2024 | 7pm to 12am.

Join GHOSTnortheast on a paranormal investigation at the Lit & Phil.

Members' Priority Booking until 1st December.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £25 per person.

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 5

Thursday 11th January 2024 | 6pm

The successful collaboration with Northumbria University continues. The firth talk looks at video games and the differences in play across cultures.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Lunchtime Jazz: Matthew Forster Quartet

Friday 19th January 2024 | 1pm

For his Jazz at the Lit & Phil debut, Matt will be joined by his regular bandmates - Ben Lawrence (piano), John Pope (double bass), Adam Stapleford (drums).

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £8

Read more Book online here

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 6

Thursday 25th January 2024 | 6pm

The successful collaboration with Northumbria University continues. The sixth talk looks at Applied Science, antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, and lessons from the pandemic.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Marta Josephs: My father's story.

Friday 26th January 2024 | 1pm

Come join Marta Josephs, as she uncovers her fathers' story as a Holocaust survivor.

Members' priority booking until Tuesday 2^nd January 2024.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

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8 Week Creative Writing Course at the Lit & Phil (Afternoon)

Wednesday January 31st to Wednesday 20th March 2024 | 1pm - 3pm

This 8 week course will cover various aspects of creative writing, including poetry and fiction.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £120

The Willington Waggonway: a rival to Stockton and Darlington

Wednesday 31st January | 1pm

Book Launch | Les Turnbull. The Willington Waggonway: a rival to Stockton and Darlington.

Members priority booking until Monday 15th January 2024

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Lit & Phil Morning Conversations #2

Saturday 17th February | 11am

Artificial Intelligence with Chris Stokel-Walker

Members' priority booking until 12th January.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 7

Thursday 15th February 2024 | 6pm

The seventh in our series of NU Ideas talks looking at urban spectacle and haunting, and cinemas and their role in our story.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

Lunchtime Jazz: Dulcie May Moreno

Friday 16th February 2024 | 1pm

Performance starring Dulcie May Moreno, (vocals), featuring Mark Williams (guitar), Mick Shoulder (double bass) and John Bradford (drums)

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £8

Read more Book online here

Macromancy

Thursday 22nd February 2024 | 6pm

Macromancy: Mark Pinder, North East based documentary photographer, in conversation with Dr Alistair Robinson.

Members' priority booking until 2nd January 2024

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

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The Witches of Newcastle

Friday 23rd February 2024 | 7pm

With Cara Hamilton

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | SOLD OUT

This event was originally scheduled for Friday 20^th October

Read more Book online here

Lunchtime Jazz: MARK WILLIAMS TRIO

Friday 22nd March 2024 | 1pm

Lunchtime Jazz Recital featuring Mark Williams (guitar), Paul Susans (bass) and Rob Walker (drums)

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £8

Read more Book online here

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 8

Thursday 29th February 2024 | 6pm

The seventh in our series of NU Ideas talks looking at unveiling ancient mysteries and the life of water infrastructure.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 9

Thursday 14th March 2024 | 6pm

The ninth in this serious of NU Ideas talks looks into Wild card Antarctica, and Earth’s ice melting; what can we do?.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

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NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 10

Thursday 25th April 2024 | 6pm

The tenth in this serious of talks in collaboration with Northumbria University, looking into The dark side of plant proteins and fat for thought.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

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NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 11

Thursday 16th May 2024 | 6pm

The eleventh in this series of talks in collaboration with Northumbria University, looks into the beginning of wisdom and the challenge of biology.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

NU Ideas at the Lit & Phil | 12

Thursday 13th June 2024 | 6pm

The twelfth in this serious of talks in collaboration with Northumbria University, looks into post-break-up hallucinations and what can we learn from babies' brains?

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Read more Book online here

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