Jun 05, 2024

Wilmslow Festival of Writing

Our Festival of Writing is back for another celebration of storytelling, creativity and the written word! This year's event will take place on Saturday, 6th July from 10am to 9pm

It promises to be a fun-filled day you won't want to miss with author talks, writing workshops, performances, activities for kids and adults, book sales and more!

Whether you're a passionate writer, avid reader or just love a good story, the Festival of Writing has something for everyone. There's even a food and bar service available throughout the day!

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See you on 6th July!

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Here is the full programme

10.00am          Exhibitors’ Displays and Cafe opens

11.00am          Storytelling Workshop 1 Yellow Room

11.30am          ‘Write Now!’ A writing taster class for Beginners with Gill Rossini Red Room

1.00pm            Storytelling Workshop 2 Yellow Room

1.00pm            Storyboarding workshop with John Slade Red Room

2.00pm            Calligraphy workshop with Vivien Lunniss (older children and adults) Blue Room

3.00pm            Storytelling Workshop 3 Yellow Room

4.00pm            Cafe closes 

4.30pm              Bar opens

5.00 - 5.15pm   First performances in the main hall

5.15 - 6.00pm    An interview with Geoff Higginbottom, author and folk singer

6.00pm - 6.15pm Interval #1

6.15pm - 6.45pm Second Performances in the main hall

6.45pm - 7.15pm Performance piece: Annie and David/Burnett; Frances Hodgson Burnett

7.15pm - 7.30pm Interval #2

7.30pm - 7.50pm Third Performances

7.50pm - 8.15pm Rosanna McGlone in conversation with Matt Smith

8.15pm - 8.30pm Christine Roseeta Walker reads her poetry from her book Coco Island

8.30pm - 8.45pm Interview #3

8.45pm - 9.00pm Forth Performances

Closing comments and Festival closes