This season's events
Our unique events bring the best-known contemporary novelists and poets to Manchester to discuss and read from their work. Everyone is welcome, and ticket prices include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink (except Martin Amis Public Events).
SEASON TICKET OFFER: Book all eight chargeable events this season for £31.50 (£19.50 concessions), 25% less than buying individual tickets.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.quaytickets.com calling the box office on 0161 275 8951 or e-mailing boxoffice@manchester.ac.uk. To keep up to date with our events schedule, sign-up for our e-Newsletter.
Events are held at the University's Martin Harris Centre unless indicated on the 'discover more...' page. Please note that line-ups may be subject to change in unforeseen circumstances.
Events at the Martin Harris Centre
20th September 2010Guardian Book Club event with Howard Jacobson
Howard Jacobson will discuss his ninth novel, Kalooki Nights. Hosted by John Mullan, professor of English at University College London, the Guardian's Book Club examines a book a month.
Discover more about Guardian Book Club event with Howard Jacobson4th October 2010
CK Williams
We proudly present one of America's most prominent poets, C.K. Williams, who has won nearly every major poetry award.
Discover more about CK Williams11th October 2010
Martin Amis Public Event
Martin Amis, Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing, and guests discuss how literature faces up to major issues of the day.
Discover more about Martin Amis Public Event 18th October 2010
Roy Fisher event
One of the UK’s best writers, Roy Fisher turned 80 in 2010 and the Centre for New Writing is delighted to celebrate that occasion, and the launch of his new collection Standard Midland, (Bloodaxe)
Discover more about Roy Fisher event 25th October 2010
Seamus Heaney
CNW presents a rare opportunity to hear the Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney speak about his life and work.
Discover more about Seamus Heaney8th November 2010
Trevor Byrne and Evie Wyld
Trevor Byrne was born in Dublin in 1981. His first novel, Ghosts & Lightning, was published in 2009. Evie Wyld's first novel AFTER THE FIRE, A STILL SMALL SMALL VOICE was published in 2009.
Discover more about Trevor Byrne and Evie Wyld18th November 2010
Craig Raine and Peter Sansom
Craig Raine was until recently a fellow in English at New College, Oxford. His first prose novel Heartbreak was published in July 2010. Peter Sansom's Selected Poems is just out from Carcanet
Discover more about Craig Raine and Peter Sansom6th December 2010
Martin Amis Public Event
Martin Amis, Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing, and guests discuss how literature faces up to major issues of the day.
Discover more about Martin Amis Public Event