Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been postponed. 

Join us for a special evening with writer and academic Nikolai Duffy, who will be giving a reading from his debut novel Common in the historic surroundings of Keele Hall.

Nikolai Duffy is a writer and teacher in the School of English at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he co-directs the Manchester Poetry Group. His work spans genres and forms, with two published cross‑genre poetry collections and the literary non-fiction study Relative Strangeness: Reading Rosmarie Waldrop. His writing has been performed internationally, and in 2019 he was awarded a prestigious UNESCO City of Literature Residency in Ljubljana.

Common marks Duffy’s first venture into the novel form, offering readers a fresh and compelling new voice in contemporary fiction.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to hear an emerging novelist share his work, discuss his creative process, and connect with readers and colleagues in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

All staff, students, and members of the public are warmly invited.

Come along, discover a new literary voice, and enjoy an evening of conversation and creativity at Keele Hall.

Parking and Accessibility for Keele Hall Readings

Parking for Keele Hall Readings is free across campus after 5pm. You are welcome to park in the Keele Hall car park or use the overflow car park just a short walk away.

The reading will take place in the Raven Mason Suite, which is accessed via a flight of stairs. For anyone who requires step‑free access, there is a lift inside the main entrance of Keele Hall. A member of staff will be available to assist with lift access on arrival.

If you have any specific access needs, please feel free to let us know in advance. arts@keele.ac.uk 

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