WORDfest 2015 Programme + Tickets

Authors/ Spoken Word / New Faces of Fiction

Theatre / Quiz / Bookswap / Crime

Heritage / Creative Workshops / Music

Booking information:

Good news, thanks to the success of some our funding applications we are very pleased to be able to offer many of the events this year for free.  Tickets will still need to be reserved as places for some events are limited so please do reserve your ticket by calling the library. Book in person from April 1st at Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley or call 01293 651751 or email us  info@wordfestcrawley.org.

The Programme 

WF2015 Programme Front WF2015 Programme back

Launch Night – Thursday 23rd April

Celebrate Crawley WORDfest’s 5th Birthday and World Book Night (WBN) in Style with an evening of stories, books poetry, music and wine. Also as part of the WBN celebrations we are asking everyone to bring along a book to swap with a shortexplanation as to why someone should read the book. Location: Crawley Library  Doors 7.15pm Tickets: FREE  call 01293 651751 or email us to reserve your place.

Get Stuck in Day  – Saturday 25th April

A first for WORDfest 2015, Get stuck in day is about everyone of all ages coming together and joining in on activities and creative workshops. There will be something for everyone including art activities, children’s authors, spokenword workshops, minecraft games, the Do Stuff Bus, paper crafts, theatre performance and games writing workshops. More details to follow but keep the 25th April free as its going to be a spectacular day of free events for all the family.
Location: Crawley Library : 11- 4pm Tickets: FREE The day will be a mixture of drop-in activities and bookable workshops. Full programme and booking information.

 

Lunch Time Talk WORDfest Special  – Wednesday 29th April

Location: Crawley Library Doors: 1.10 – 1.50pm Tickets: FREE just turn up.

New Faces of Fiction – Wednesday 29th April

Meet Alex Hourston author of ‘In My House’ and Kate Hamer ‘Girl in a Red Coat’ both debut novelists tipped by The Observer in their New Faces of Fiction List to make a splash. Location: Crawley Library  Doors 7.00pm Tickets: FREE  call 01293 651751 or email us to reserve your place.

 

WORDfest DIY – Thursday 30th April

Crawley Creative Writers are celebrating the launch of their first e-book, “Different Voices” with readings, writing and wine. Location: Crawley Library Doors: 6.30pm  Tickets: FREE call 01293 651751 or email us to reserve your place.

 

WORDfest Quiz – Friday 1st May

WORDfest Quiz back by popular demand now at a new venue so more people can take part.  Teams of up to 6 people. Come with friends, colleagues or family or join in one of the teams on the night. Refreshments included.
Location: Charis Centre, West Green Doors: 7pm Tickets: £5 call 01293 651751 or email us to reserve your place.

Worth Park Happening – Sunday 3rd May

Experience Worth Park with words, music and art. Why not bring a picnic?
Location: Worth Park Doors: 12.00 – 3.00pm Tickets: FREE just turn up.

Lunchtime Talk Special – Sikh Soldiers in Brighton in WW1 – Wednesday 6th May

Talk by Bert Williams MBE. A moving and insightful look into this unique clash of cultures. Using the soldiers own words and letters written from Brighton Pavilion during their convalescence.
Location: Crawley Library Doors: 1.10 – 1.50pm Tickets: FREE just turn up.

 Dark & Stormy – Wednesday 6th May

What draws a writer to crime fiction? Dark & Stormy Festival, in association with Beach Hut Writers, brings a people carrier full of Brighton’s best selling crime writers to WordFest to discuss murder, trangression and detection, and the inspiration that can be drawn from living in London on Sea.
Location: Crawley Library Doors: 7pm Tickets: FREE call 01293 651751 or email us to reserve your place.

WORDfest Finale  – Thursday 7th May

An eclectic mix of artists, authors and poets coming together to celebrate all things WORDY and the end of WORDfest 2015. More details to follow. Food will be available to purchase.
Location: Crawley Library Doors: 7pm Tickets: FREE call 01293 651751 or email us to reserve your place.

2 thoughts on “WORDfest 2015 Programme + Tickets”

  1. I would like to attend the three sessions on the Thursday evenings

    Apr 23 Launch

    Apr 30 e-book

    May 7 finale

    Will you please book/reserve/send tickets ?

    Hopefully, Michael.

    1. Dear Michael

      I have added your name to the lists for these three events: we look forward to seeing your there!

      All the best

      Clair (Crawley Library)

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