What’s On

Sancho Panza. Presented by Pontio. English-language family drama by Hinjinx Theatre features an inclusive cast, masked puppetry and live music. John Phillips Hall, Bangor University. 2.30pm. Tickets: £6 / £4. Tickets can be purchased via the website www.pontio.co.uk or the box office at 01248 382828. Any further information can be obtained by calling the Pontio marketing team on 01248 388421.

Writers in Schools Skills Sharing day. Following the success of the Writers in Schools Skill Sharing Day last year, NAWE is running a similar event this year in partnership with Bath Festivals, KEAP, and Literature Works. The day, hosted by Bath Spa University, will include a wide range of workshops relevant for writers and education practitioners who work in schools and other formal and non-formal educational settings. Corsham Court, near Bath. For more information, visit the NAWE website.

Novel in Progress. A workshop with the award-winning Welsh writer Trezza Azzopardi. Whether you need a new impetus to finish your novel, techniques to move the story forward, or a fresh look at a specific aspect of your writing, this course will provide you with the inspiration to bring your work to completion. Novel in Progress is aimed at writers who are working on their novel, whether writing a first draft or in the process of revision. Horta Writing Centre, Els Ports National Park, Catalonia, Spain. For more information, visit www.hortawriting.com / info@hortawriting.com

Astons Stones. Presented by Pontio. Beautiful short drama for young children. John Phillips Hall, Bangor. 1.30pm & 5.30pm. Tickets: £6 / £4. Tickets can be purchased via the website www.pontio.co.uk or the box office at 01248 382828. Any further information can be obtained by calling the Pontio marketing team on 01248 388421.

RS Thomas ‘Stations’ Pilgrimage & Poetry. A guided walk to significant places around the church, with  readings of RS'  poems from the collection Etched by Silence compiled by Jim Cotter (retired  vicar of St Hywyn). St Hywyn's church Aberdaron, the last parish of RS Thomas. 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm. For more details contact Susan Fogarty 01758 770654 / email: penrallt@aol.com / website: www.st-hywyn.org.uk

An evening in the company of Jan Morris, and interviewed by Prifardd Twm Morys. This event is the highlight of a packed weekend of events celebrating the rich history of journalism in Caernarfon and beyond. 7.30 p.m. Galeri, Caernarfon. Ticket office: 01286 685222. Supported by Literature Wales.

Geoff Nelder Workshop. Llandudno Writers welcomes back Geoff Nelder, an award winning author. His latest book, ARIA Lost Luggage, featured in a prestigious USA list for SciFi books. This will be his third instructive and interesting workshop, and being a former teacher, his 'class' will be writing as well as gaining invaluable advice. Llandudno Library, Llandudno. 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. For more information please contact Brian Lux: brian@luxb.freeserve.co.uk / 01492 860156.

Yeats Day Festival. Sligo celebrates from dawn to dusk. A fun packed day with something to offer all ages and tastes, featuring Michael Fish, Andres Eiricksson, Aleck Crichton, Brian Leyden, Eithne Hand and many more. Sligo, Ireland. Most events are free. For more information please contact Corienne Mclean: mcleancorienne@gmail.com

Neolithic Literary Anglesey with Rhys Mwyn and Fiona Collins. 10.30 am - 5.30 pm. Start/Finish point: Plas Newydd Car Oark, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 6DQ. Ticket price: £14 (£12.50 concession). Prior booking is essential. For further information and to book, ring 029 2047 2266. This event forms part of Literature Wales' 2013 Literary Tourism Events Programme. In partnership with the National Trust, Cadw and The Anglesey Druid Order.

Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru: Vangst / Rhwydo. Presented by Pontio. Immersive, physical theatre adapted from the original Dutch and performed in three languages. Wednesday 26 – 7pm, Thursday 27 – 2pm and 7pm, Friday 28 – 2pm and 7pm, Saturday 29 – 11am and 2pm. Old Bowling Green, Bangor. Tickets: £9 / £7. Tickets can be purchased via the website www.pontio.co.uk or the box office at 01248 382828. Any further information can be obtained by calling the Pontio marketing team on 01248 388421.

Reading at the Llangollen Fringe Festival. Childe Roland will be reading from his recent work Trees. Memorial Hall, Llangollen. 2.00 pm. For more information contact Llangollen Fringe: contact@llangollenfringe.co.uk / 0800 1455 779

Lantern Lit: Poetry and Prose Afternoons with novelist VG Lee. Tywyn Cinema, Gwynedd. 4 for 4.30 pm. Tickets: £4 (pay on door). VG Lee will lead a writing workshop at 2.00 pm (£10) before her reading. For more information please contact Helen Sandler: helensandler@gmail.com / leave a message with the cinema - 01654 710260. www.tywyncinema.co.uk

RS Thomas' Eglwysfach and the Birds of Ynys-Hir with Damian Walford Davies. 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm. Start/Finish point: Ynys-hir Nature Reserve, Eglwysfach, Ceredigion, SY20 8TA. Ticket price: £8 (£6.50 concession). Prior booking is essential. For further information and to book, ring 029 2047 2266. This event forms part of Literature Wales' 2013 Literary Tourism Events Programme and is part of the Eglwysfach Literature Festival weekend. In partnership with Church in Wales & the RSPB.

Medieval Literature and Arthurian Legends at St. Asaph and Holywell with Raluca Radulescu. 10.30 am - 3.30 pm. Start/Finish point: Car park (directly opposite St. Asaph Cathedral), Upper Denbigh Road, St. Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0RD. Ticket price: £8.50 (£7.50 concession). Prior booking is essential. For further information and to book, ring 029 2047 2266. This event forms part of Literature Wales' 2013 Literary Tourism Events Programme. In partnership with Cadw and Bangor University.

Lantern Lit: Poetry and Prose Afternoons with The Word Distillery - poets from Aberystwyth. Tywyn Cinema, Gwynedd. 4 for 4.30 pm. Tickets: £4 (pay on door). For more information please contact Helen Sandler: helensandler@gmail.com / leave a message with the cinema - 01654 710260. www.tywyncinema.co.uk

Lantern Lit: Poetry and Prose Afternoons with Jay Griffiths, non-fiction author of Kith and Wild. Tywyn Cinema, Gwynedd. 4 for 4.30 pm. Tickets: £4 (pay on door). For more information please contact Helen Sandler: helensandler@gmail.com / leave a message with the cinema - 01654 710260. www.tywyncinema.co.uk