The Writing Room @ Hotel du Vin ~ December 2026

An in-person space to connect with writers, gain insight and experiment with creative writing. Creative writing doesn't need to be a solo activity. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, just starting, or simply looking for a creative outlet, The Writing Room is open to all. Each month, we bring together local people with an interest in creative writing for a shared in-person creative experience. Each time you join us in The Writing Room, you will: • Gain insights from a featured speaker • Receive an inspiring writing prompt for you to approach as you wish • Have space to socialise and share your creations with other writers The Writing Room in Poole can be found within the Crow's Nest area of a Grade II-listed Georgian merchant's house, now home to the Hotel du Vin. This setting perfectly balances beauty and comfort, providing a nurturing environment for writing. All attendees receive a complementary welcome drink on arrival, and can also enjoy 10% off any additional food an drink over the course of the evening. December's featured guest is Sean Aita MBE. Sean Aita MBE has directed professional theatre productions and immersive events across the UK, continental Europe and in Canada. Sean was awarded the Check-Out Theatre Award for his original play Yallery Brown, co-produced with Forkbeard Fantasy at the Greenwich Theatre London. Sean also won the IVCA Clarion Award, Europe's most prestigious CSR and Humanitarian Communications Award and was shortlisted for The Stage Award for Achievement in Regional Theatre. His drama A Poor Player co-written with Croatian Actor-Producer Filip Krenus toured Croatia, Romania, Hungary and Serbia. Sean is a member of the Trinity College London Drama Panel and was a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Art and Design. He has had a long and successful association with Vienna's English Theatre creating productions in the main house and for the touring department, and was also the first Principal and a co-founder of VETA (Vienna's English Theatre Academy). Sean was awarded an MBE for services to English language and culture in the King's New Year's honours list 2026.