Medway River Lit
"I thought Medway River Lit Festival thoughtful, thought-provoking, kindly in spirit and invaluable for the region." Sir Ben Okri
Rippling Out
We are excited to share details of the Rippling Out project.
There are two strands to the Rippling Out project which runs from January to April 2025.
In our community crafting and literature engagement workshops: Medway based artists will lead free open access creative workshops. Attendees will be able to learn what 'Phoetry' is and have a go; put poems onto pottery; make zines inspired by the nature and the climate; make art books inspired by the hidden words at Chatham Historic Dockyard; and learn how to upcycle and recycle clothes and other items.
Aligning with our festival's sustainability theme; craft activities and materials have been selected for their longevity, reusability, or ease of recycling. We'll also be using recycled materials in the crafts.
We're also bringing some thought-provoking theatre, comedy and poetry to Medway, in accessible afternoon performances. All activities are suitable for an older family audience, so long as young people are accompanied by a parent or guardian, (due to the nature of some of the topics, parental discretion and an age guideline of 14+ is recommended, unless detailed).
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Booking is open below and further sessions will be added.
- Sat, 18 JanMeeting Point, Nucleus Arts18 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 16:30Meeting Point, Nucleus Arts, 272 High St, Chatham ME4 4BP, UKWhat is 'Poettery'? Ceramicist Carol will enlighten you!
- Sat, 25 JanMeeting Point, Nucleus Arts25 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 13:00Meeting Point, Nucleus Arts , 272 High St, Chatham ME4 4BP, UKWhat is 'Phoetry'? Photographer and poet Michi Masumi will reveal how you can use your cameraphone to inspire poetry.
- Sat, 25 JanThe Creation Space, Sun Pier House25 Jan 2025, 15:00 – 17:00The Creation Space, Sun Pier House, Medway St, Chatham ME4 4HF, UKAward-winning comedian, author and podcaster Rosie Wilby explores the science of heartbreak and reveals the truth about how we can turn a breakup into an opportunity for healing, learning and growth.
- Sat, 01 FebIntra Arts01 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 17:00Intra Arts, 337-341 High St, Rochester ME1 1DA, UKLearn how to make a zine (a personal, hand-made magazine) at Intra Arts. Our focus will be the environment but you can interpret this in any way you please!
- Sat, 08 FebIntra Arts08 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 17:00Intra Arts, 337-341 High St, Rochester ME1 1DA, UKIn this follow-up workshop, you'll create your own zine and duplicate it on the Risograph machine,
- Sat, 22 FebThe Creation Space, Sun Pier House22 Feb 2025, 15:00 – 17:00The Creation Space, Sun Pier House, Medway St, Chatham ME4 4HF, UKJoin John McCullough, award-winning poet for an afternoon of poetry that will bang words together like stones and see what sparks.