Richard Eyre talks about his latest book, What Do I Know?, at the Chalke Valley History Festival.

Join musical theatre stars Louise Dearman and Mark Evans as they launch their new book, Secrets of Stage Success, at the Theatre Cafe, 66 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Saturday 20 June, 10am-11am.

Richard Eyre talks about his latest book, What Do I Know?, on the Telegraph Stage at Hay-on-Wye.

Antony Sher talks to Sue MacGregor about his new book Year of the Fat Knight, on his experience of playing Falstaff.

Antony Sher talks to Al Senter about his new book Year of the Fat Knight, on his experience of playing Falstaff.

Antony Sher introduces his new book Year of the Fat Knight, on his experience of playing Falstaff. Followed by a book signing.

Playwright Sam Holcroft talks about her new play, Rules for Living, with director Marianne Elliott in a National Theatre Platform on Thursday 26 March at 6.30pm.

Playwright Tanya Ronder talks about her adaptation of Dara with director Nadia Fall in a National Theatre Platform on Wednesday 18 March at 6pm.

Andy Johnson, experienced actor, director and drama teacher and author of The Excellent Audition Guide, will be hosting workshops on auditioning and the application process at Perform in London, in association with DramaUK.

Covering everything from choosing monologues and brushing up vocal skills to being true to yourself and making fear your friend, this is an invaluable session for anyone thinking of applying for drama school.

Part of the 'PERFORM talks' series.

Saturday 14 February from 10.45 - 11.30.

Repeated Sunday 15 February from 13.45 - 14.30.

Following the workshop Andy will be available for 1-to-1 advisory sessions. These sessions are strictly limited and must be booked in advance.

Join award-winning theatre designer Michael Pavelka, founder member of Propeller Theatre and author of So You Want To Be A Theatre Designer?, for an exploration of what theatre designers do. An IdeasTap Spa event on Thursday 12 Feb, 7pm-9pm.

Experienced actor Denis Lawson (New Tricks, Local Hero, Bleak House) draws on his years of experience to provide an accessible insight into acting for film and TV. Join Denis in this practical workshop where he will have you up on your feet!

There will also be time at the end for Q&A on acting for camera, whether in a drama series, soap, sitcom or film. Denis will take the actor’s point of view, offering encouragement & enlightenment, as well as being candid about some of the more inane procedures!

Denis will be signing copies of his book The Actor and the Camera after the workshop. To book tickets for this session, click here.

A seminar for actors who want to develop a ‘can do’ attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition. This seminar will suggest ways of feeling empowered, sustaining belief and realistically carving out a career.

Led by Andrew Tidmarsh, the co-author of An Attitude for Acting: How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Actor. Andrew will be signing copies of his book after the session. To book tickets, click here.

Playwright Tena Štivičić talks to Misha Glenny about her new play, 3 Winters, in a National Theatre Platform in the Lyttelton Theatre on Friday 30 January at 6pm.

Join Twitter personality West End Producer for an afternoon of advice, merriment and mince pies at IdeasTap HQ in London Bridge. 11 December, 3-5pm.

Award-winning NHB writer Lucy Kirkwood will talk about her stage and television work followed by a Q&A in a Masterclass session at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in the West End.

Masterclass sessions are free to those aged 30 and under. Tickets are £10 for any over 30s wishing to attend. See the Masterclass website for more details.

Shaped in the spirit of Shakespearean tradition, Mike Bartlett’s controversial West End hit King Charles III offers a penetrating look at the people beneath their crowns and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family.

Hear the playwright discuss his vision of the monarchy after Elizabeth II with theatre critic and journalist Mark Shenton while we celebrate the publication of this modern classic in a new – gorgeously regal – hardback edition.

Tickets £3 for Waterstones Cardholders or £5, wine provided. To book call the branch on 020 7794 1098.

A session exploring documentary and verbatim theatre from the 1960s to the present day through the work of Alecky Blythe, David Hare, Max Stafford-Clark and others.

Speakers including Alecky Blythe (London Road), Bella Merlin (Professor of Acting, University of California, Davis) and Chris Megson (Royal Holloway, University of London) consider the development and popularity of the form as well as methods used by playwrights, directors and actors.

For more information, and to book tickets, click here.

In her groundbreaking book 100 Great Plays for Women, director Lucy Kerbel set out to challenge the commonly-held assumption that 'there are no good plays for women'.

In a series of thought-provoking sessions, well-known, obscure, much-loved and forgotten plays, all included in the book, are discussed and performed.

The World of Work

Plays covered: A Chat with Mrs Chicky by Evelyn Glover, Nine Till Six by Aimee and Philip Stuart, Top Girls by Caryl Churchill, Contractions by Mike Bartlett and The Stepmother by Gita Sowe

With guest speak Gilli Bush-Bailey.

For more information, and to book tickets, click here.

No One Speaks The Language Of Those YearS: An Evening of Speculation with Howard Brenton & Michael March

Acclaimed British Dramatist Howard Brenton and the renowned poet and writer Michael March combine forces for this special event. Brenton will read from several of his historical plays. 'To show how a dramatisation can try to reach out to mind sets we no longer share, views of the world we cannot grasp - a British Celt two thousand years ago, a King who believes in his divine right to rule, a patriarchal politician etc. These two masters of language collaborate to create an evening 'rich in gold'.

For more information, and to book tickets, visit the October Gallery website.