18 Hours Events

18 Hours Events Bringing people together through diverse, inclusive cultural events, creative education and community research across Sussex and London.

18 Hours is a social enterprise with a passion for fostering global understanding through education and events. We are committed to environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusivity and the promotion of good practice.
18 Hours is now a regional Development Education Centre, working with teachers across East Sussex, who are interested in global teaching, including diversity and sustainability education across the curriculum.

We’re proud and excited to be bringing people together through storytelling this October. Have you SAVED THE DATES for ...
07/09/2026

We’re proud and excited to be bringing people together through storytelling this October.

Have you SAVED THE DATES for

SAT 17 OCT - SUN 25 OCT

Stay tuned for our 9 day programme of theatre, illustration, puppetry, music, spoken word, author events, community activities and school workshops.

Visit hastingsstoryfest.org.uk and follow us for updates

03/09/2026

A little moment of magic from last year’s festival.

Axel Scheffler brings the Gruffalo stories back to Hastings this October, including the brand new Gruffalo Granny.

Families can enjoy live illustration, storytelling and a book signing at the White Rock Theatre.

Saturday 24 October, 2pm, White Rock Theatre

Tickets available now at hastingsstoryfest.org.uk (link in bio)

At 18 Hours we hire out installations that invite people to move, play and connect. Our illuminated and interactive artw...
25/08/2026

At 18 Hours we hire out installations that invite people to move, play and connect. Our illuminated and interactive artworks bring colour, joy and shared experience to festivals, trails and public events.

The Seven Lanterns is a sculptural light installation created with metal artist Leigh Dyer and poet Inua Ellams. It responds to movement and touch, glowing and shifting as people interact with it.

The Ribbon Tunnel is a vibrant walk‑through made from hundreds of coloured ribbons that ripple with the wind. It transforms spaces into playful, high‑impact moments for audiences of all ages.

Both installations can be used for festivals, light trails, community celebrations, entrances, gathering spaces and creative programming across the UK.

If you would like the technical pack or want to discuss availability, please email [email protected] or visit our website

20/08/2026

Bev Lee Harling brings the full production of ‘Things I Know and Things I Don’t’ to Hastings this October.

Inspired by her father’s memories, the show blends story, song and a striking wood and steel tree created with

After last year’s scratch performance, the finished piece arrives The Stables

Tickets available now https://www.hastingsstoryfest.org.uk

Stables Theatre, Hastings
23 & 24 October 2026
7.30pm
£15

Join Festival Patron Axel Scheffler at the White Rock Theatre for a lively celebration of the Gruffalo stories. Enjoy re...
11/08/2026

Join Festival Patron Axel Scheffler at the White Rock Theatre for a lively celebration of the Gruffalo stories.

Enjoy readings, live illustration and a book signing as Axel brings The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child and Gruffalo Granny to life on stage.

Tickets are available now. Link in bio

The brand new Gruffalo Granny launches very soon and Axel Scheffler is bringing the new story to Hastings Storytelling F...
07/08/2026

The brand new Gruffalo Granny launches very soon and Axel Scheffler is bringing the new story to Hastings Storytelling Festival in October.

Hear Gruffalo Granny, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child read by Axel, watch live illustration and enjoy a book signing.

This special family event takes place at the White Rock Theatre on Sat 24 October.

Tickets are on sale now.

https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/whats-on/event/axel-scheffler-gruffalo-stories-2026/

05/08/2026

The Seven Lanterns is our new interactive illuminated installation, created with metal sculptor and poet

Designed for movement, touch and shared experience, it has already become a favourite at some of our events.

We are excited to share it more widely and it is now available to hire for festivals, light trails and public events across the UK. If you would like the technical pack or want to discuss availability, please email [email protected]

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