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Medway River Lit
"I thought Medway River Lit Festival thoughtful, thought-provoking, kindly in spirit and invaluable for the region." Sir Ben Okri
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May 18, 20233 min read
River Lit: an adventure in time and space
The Doctor Who connections in Medway River Lit We’ve said that Medway River Lit’s theme is ‘River of words’, linking the past to the...
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makeswordswork
May 11, 20236 min read
Presenting Medway River Lit
We are excited to celebrate Medway’s long connection with words and writing, in what will be the first Medway-wide literary festival in...
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makeswordswork
May 5, 20233 min read
Interview with Fumio Obata
Fumio Obata (born 1975, Tokyo) is a graphic novelist who focuses on cultural differences and social issues. His style and work are...
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makeswordswork
May 3, 20233 min read
Interview with Sayra Begum
Sayra Begum is the author/illustrator of Mongrel, a highly personal debut graphic novel: telling the story of a young Muslim woman...
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makeswordswork
Apr 18, 20236 min read
Interview: Patrick Wright
Patrick Wright is a writer, broadcaster and academic in the fields of cultural studies and cultural history. He has written for many...
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makeswordswork
Apr 15, 20234 min read
Why Mystery Matters
Neil Nixon is an author, journalist and academic. His published works include titles on the paranormal, popular music, football and two...
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makeswordswork
Apr 8, 20234 min read
Interview: Naomi Wood
Naomi Wood is a multi-disciplinary artist, performer and writer from Hastings who works and performs across Hastings, Brighton and...
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makeswordswork
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Kent Daydreams: a new spoken word event for young people
Kent Daydreams is a new spoken word event for young people aged 14-18.
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makeswordswork
Mar 30, 20234 min read
What links Charles Dickens, Steampunk and Medway's Fort Amherst?
Great Kentspectations Steampunk group wil be appearing at Medway River Lit, get a preview at Fort Amherst's Fantasy Easter weekend.
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makeswordswork
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Add YOUR words to our 'River of words'
Add your words to our open text exhibition.
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Mar 21, 20234 min read
Guest post: playwright Sarah Hehir
Sarah Hehir is a Medway-based playwright who will be part of our 'Writing and producing your own theatre' panel during Medway River Lit...
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Mar 16, 20232 min read
The Estuary Sound Ark has come to stay at Chatham Library
The Estuary Sound Ark comes to Chatham Library. Its launch will be part of Medway River Lit.
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