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Watch this space! For the month of June, Metal Southend will be inviting you to be part of the sixth edition of Essex Writers House, a much-loved strand of Essex Book Festival. Hosted at Chalkwell Hall in Southend on Sea, this programme will be a great chance to engage with interesting stories and to meet […] 
Book a free desk here! Book a free writing desk in our Attic Studio and take some time to focus on your work, whether it be a short story, coursework or your memoirs. You are guaranteed a changing view across the Estuary and the grounds of Chalkwell Park, along with some space to think. The desks are accessible […]
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Book a family ticket here for Storytime Picnic! Every Wednesday in June - 12:00pm - 12:45pm For children aged 6 months - 4 years and their grown ups. Bring your own picnic lunch and join us at Metal’s Chalkwell Hall for some storytime fun, every Wednesday lunchtime in June. It’s free to come along and everyone […]
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An opportunity for Black students, graduates or school-leavers of Essex, aged 16 - 18 years old. Mon 26 and Tues 27 June 10am – 4pm at Metal on both days. Join the two-day workshop here! Concerned about school timetable? Check out our offer and the suggestion points below. A two day workshop at Essex Writers […]
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Join us for our third Drawing Social event taking place at Granby Winter Garden on Monday 26 June from 5pm – 6.30pm ✏️ The Drawing Social is a new bi-monthly, informal and women-led drawing network. The events are open to any creatives, of all skills and backgrounds, interested in exploring storytelling through print, zines, and […]
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Join the Read-Through by booking a ticket here! We* are putting on an exciting theatrical production ABOUT Southend pier and ON Southend pier - for schools and for the public - from 19th - 23rd of September, but before we do that, we need your help! Our acts span the pier's long and fascinating […]
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Book a free ticket here! Myths of Essex Essex boys, witchcraft, forgotten histories and a home like no other... An evening at Chalkwell Hall with four brilliant writers, artists and activists, each with a unique knowledge of Essex and the stories it holds. Join our guests as we delve into the myths, legends and […]
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Book to attend the launch here! The first novel from Essex writer and author Rose Cleary, published by Weatherglass Books. An opportunity to hear from Rose and purchase your own copy on the night. “a fierce, disturbing and funny debut novel about desire, art and what we’ll risk to change ourselves” About Rose Cleary […]
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As part of this year's Leigh Art Trail, we commissioned local writers group Estuary Writers to take over the waiting room on Platform One at Leigh-on-Sea train station. Estuary Writers were given the brief 'The Waiting Room' in April 2023, with a 100-word limit and open genre. They visited the site together to find […]
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Come and create with us! Professional street artist Karl Sims will give you a taster of working with the medium of spray can art. In Chalkwell Park, next to Metal’s Chalkwell Hall you will be able to explore new techniques on large-scale canvases. This workshop is free and there is no need to book, just […]
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Thursday 20 July 7pm - 10pm £20 + booking fee BOOK HERE! Scared of Shakespeare? Hated it at school? Or perhaps you like Shakespeare but want to learn to love it? Good news! Coming to Metal on Thursday 20 July is a one off, 3 hour Shakespearean workshop with Southend based, professional actor and playwright, Anne […]
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Come along to one of our artist advice and support sessions. The sessions: We are offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local areas. They will be led by you and what you would like to discuss. Sessions may include: - Discussing your creative practice - Talking […]
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Introducing our first food residency! Mother and daughter duo, MumTas, will be in residence with us, cooking across the weekends of August in our pop-up café space in Southend. Takeaway only (there are benches throughout the park). Get ready to have your taste buds tickled and your belly filled with delight! These homemade Indian snacks […] |
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We are excited to be a host of the Black British Book Festival UK Book Tour this summer! As a part of Black British Book Festival author Jacqui Rose is hosting a workshop at Metal, taking you on a gripping journey into the dark and dangerous world of her latest crime novel, “The Women". Behind […]
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