Romanticism: Keats in 1819, Essays in Honour of Michael O’Neill

We mark the publication of a new issue of the Romanticism journal, 'Keats in 1819'. This honours the work of our colleague Professor Michael O'Neill, who sadly died in 2018.

Radical Dragons: Fearsome Beasts and the Making of the North East (Exhibition, 21st June to 17th July)

Encounter rebellious spirits and abominable monsters as they prowl the halls of Brancepeth Castle this summer. Open daily Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30-16.30. @DragonsRadical Join a journey through time as an exhibition organised as part of the Radical Dragons project reveals the rich traditions of dragons and worms in North East England, from the Middle Ages...

What’s On: North East Literature and Book Events in July 2022

Our monthly North East Book Events newsletter, featuring literary and book events organised by booksellers, universities, libraries and others in Durham, Tyne and Wear, Teesside and Northumberland.

Is there a Doctor in the House? Pandemic Comedy, Dance and Disguise in the Times of Shakespeare and Molière (Dance workshop, performance and lecture, 28th June)

Join us for highlights from French, Italian and English theatre about hypochondriacs, vile doctors, and their patient victims.

Beowulf: Between Folktale and Epic & Whiteblade (Talk and show, 20th June)

Encounter the epic battles of Beowulf and King Oswald in Durham Town Hall on 20th June, 18.30-20.00. @IMEMSdurham In the epic poem Beowulf a warrior hero comes to grips with water monsters, ogres and a dragon. Dr Philip Shaw explores the interconnections between Beowulf and the Old Norse saga Hrólfs kraka, especially their battles with...