The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance
Sat 12 Dec · 13:30
Old Chapel Gallery
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The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is scheduled for 12 December 2026 at Old Chapel Gallery in Sheffield. This event will showcase live readings and performances from a new novel in development by Shirley Harris, featuring contributions from other writers and performers. Entry is free, and refreshments will be available.
Dive into a captivating mix of storytelling & live performance - Kate Dover, The Heeley Queen, Live in in the exhibition in the gallery.
The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is an in-person event for the general public.
About the event
Join us for live readings and performance of The Heeley Queen. A new novel in development by writer, installation and digital artist Shirley Harris. Imagined Journey extracts from Amanda Pearce. Shirley will read extracts accompanied by performance duo Sylvia Causer and Andrea Freeman (Pink and grAy) Amanda will read her new writing, reimagined extracts from Kate Dover.
This event is free with refreshments available from 1pm. Donations for refreshments welcome.
Victorian Sheffield. The Queen of Heeley. A dead sweetheart. A sensational murder trial.
Kate Dover, the young woman at the centre of the scandal
Sheffield Art School student, sweet-shop manager, local celebrity and ‘sweetheart’ of Sheffield engraver Thomas Skinner, her employer, 30 years older. Kate’s remarkable life took a dark turn when she was arrested and put on trial for poisoning him.
Now, step into her world.
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The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 13:30.
The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is held at Old Chapel Gallery in Sheffield (Union Road, Nether Edge, S11 9EF).
Entry to The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Old Chapel Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is scheduled for 12 December 2026 at Old Chapel Gallery in Sheffield. This event will showcase live readings and performances from a new novel in development by Shirley Harris, featuring contributions from other writers and performers. Entry is free, and refreshments will be available.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Dive into a captivating mix of storytelling & live performance - Kate Dover, The Heeley Queen, Live in in the exhibition in the gallery.
The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is an in-person event for the general public.
About the event
Join us for live readings and performance of The Heeley Queen. A new novel in development by writer, installation and digital artist Shirley Harris. Imagined Journey extracts from Amanda Pearce. Shirley will read extracts accompanied by performance duo Sylvia Causer and Andrea Freeman (Pink and grAy) Amanda will read her new writing, reimagined extracts from Kate Dover.
This event is free with refreshments available from 1pm. Donations for refreshments welcome.
Victorian Sheffield. The Queen of Heeley. A dead sweetheart. A sensational murder trial.
Kate Dover, the young woman at the centre of the scandal
Sheffield Art School student, sweet-shop manager, local celebrity and ‘sweetheart’ of Sheffield engraver Thomas Skinner, her employer, 30 years older. Kate’s remarkable life took a dark turn when she was arrested and put on trial for poisoning him.
Now, step into her world.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Old Chapel Gallery. Searching near Union Road, Nether Edge, S11 9EF; check-in Saturday, 12 December 2026.
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WhereOld Chapel Gallery
Union Road, Nether Edge, S11 9EF
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance?
The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 13:30.
Where is The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance taking place?
The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is held at Old Chapel Gallery in Sheffield (Union Road, Nether Edge, S11 9EF).
How much are tickets for The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance?
Entry to The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Old Chapel Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance?
Tickets for The Heeley Queen - Live Readings and Performance can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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