Deptford Literature Festival returns with an energising new programme connecting, supporting and celebrating through sharing stories
Celebrating the creativity and diversity of Deptford and Lewisham through stories, words and performance, Deptford Literature Festival announces its programme for its fifth festivalDiscussions, interactive talks, workshops and spoken word performances are presented by the established and emerging voices of Lewisham and South East London writers and beyond, including Sarah Howe, Jimi Famurewa, Leone Ross and Francis SpuffordHighlights include Borough of Literature Local Writers’ Connect, South London in Fiction and Navigating Culture: Black Male Writers on Britain Today
Over 30 events will be hosted, including special programme sessions for children and young people, Lewisham Borough of Literature events for local writers and young people and a salon presented by CRIPtic ArtsEvents are in person and online, and key events will have BSL interpretationDeptford Literature Festival is produced by London Writers Centre (formerly Spread the Word) and creative producer Tom MacAndrewIt is supported by the Albany, Deptford Lounge and Lewisham Libraries
Deptford Literature Festival takes over Deptford Lounge on Saturday 28 March with a programme of over 30 events featuring interactive talks, workshops, readings and spoken word performancesWorkshops are open to writers with different levels of experience, from regular writers to complete beginners
A series of FREE events will take place in the lead up to the festival with Lewisham Libraries, including Poetry in the Library with Fathima Zahra and Jack Underwood; Lewisham Writes workshops with Erica Hesketh; and a spoken word open mic session ‘Lewisham Libraries Celebrates Local Writers’In addition, on Weds 25 March at Goldsmiths, the Goldsmiths Prize will host an in conversation with award winning translator and novelist Kate Briggs
Events at Deptford Lounge include ‘South London in Fiction’ presents a discussion between writers Orlaine McDonald, Lisa Smith, and Francis Spufford with Rachael Allen on how South London has inspired and shaped their novelsIn partnership with Goldsmiths Writers’ CentreBSL Interpreted
Saturday 28 March events: Writer and broadcaster Natty Kasambala brings together three dynamic voices to chat about ‘Navigating Culture: Black Male Writers on Britain Today’Writers Jimi Famurewa, Derek Owusu and Aniefiok Ekpoudom discuss what it means to build a life as a Black male writer in Britain today and navigate a creative career in the contemporary British cultural landscapeBSL interpreted
‘Mother Tongue: Poetry, Family + Inheritance’ with poets Sarah Howe, Erica Hesketh and Karen Downs-Barton, hosted by April Yee, explores themes of matrilineage and familyThey will be reading and reflecting on their latest poetry collections through the lens of motherhoodBSL Interpreted
Jarred McGinnis, Joe Dunthorne and guests will be ‘Exploring family, relationships and love’ in a wide-ranging and engaging conversation exploring masculinity, care and love, drawing on their own work
Children and young people's programme, Deptford Lounge ‘Putting it in a Letter’ with poet and author Stephen Lightbown, where 8 to 11 year olds can discover how to create amazing poems by writing themselves letters
‘How to Tame a Mummy Monster’ is for 4 to 6 year olds, an interactive story time with author-illustrator Rochelle FalconerA word and drawing session inspired by her book How to Tame a Mummy Monster
Storytelling company Weird Folk present ‘The Marvellous Myth Hunter’, an interactive storytelling show for 6 to 12 year olds, that grounds global myths in the history of Deptford MarketIt includes writing stories and crafting unique, magical artefacts from recycled materials
In an interactive session, ‘Writing Comedy’, Nathanael Lessore explores identity, internet personas, and the power of comedy in teen fiction for ages 12 plusFor aspiring writers and readers with insight and practical advice on writingA parent or carer must accompany all children attending these events
Borough of Literature events, Deptford Lounge Local writer Tutku Barbaros hosts ‘Lewisham Writers’ Link Up’ A dynamic, writer-focused event to connect, support, and inspire writers, which includes an open industry clinic
A showcase of poetry, storytelling and dialogue in celebration of the Mouth Mek Fi Nyam Windrush Project features readings and discussion from acclaimed writers and scholars, including Leone Ross, Joan Anim-Addo, Marl'Ene Edwin, Yvonne Robinson, Jacqueline Codrington, Jean Dowling, Laura Annansingh and the Caribbean elders who took part in the project
Emerging Poets share their voices through live readings that span personal stories, social reflections, and bold creative expressions at the Poetics Lab Anthology ShowcaseFeaturing young creatives from Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Southwark, this is for poetry lovers and curious creatives
Artists / Speakers: Aniefiok Ekpoudom, , Jimi Famurewa, Derek Owusu, Sarah Howe, Francis Spufford , Erica Hesketh, Kate Briggs
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