Through the summer we will be announcing events at some of our main festival Hubs. We are very pleased to announce that our long-term festival partner venue Conway Hall is hosting a long weekend of events in October 2026 for the festival, some presented by Conway Hall and many presented by other festival partners in the venue's historic Main Hall, Library and other spaces.
Tickets are now on sale and some events are free. You can see all Conway Hall events on our What’s On and search by venue.
Double Bill: Soraya Verjee and No More Girl Friday A programme spotlighting female and underrepresented musical figures and showcasing the breadth, creativity, and innovation of women’s music. Fri 16 Oct, 7pm > INFO & TICKETS
Her & Him Noctis Theatre Company A physical theatre show exploring the ever-evolving dance between a couple unpacking the messiness of relationship. Fri 16 Oct, 7.30pm > INFO & TICKETS
Lifelines: Poetry, Dance & Music Sage Dance & Rack Press Poets An entertaining and thought-provoking performance of original dance, poetry and live music. Sat 17 Oct, 1.30pm > INFO & TICKETS
Sounding the Archive: The Emily Penrose Diaries - Ilenia Cipollari Weaving archival text with medieval and Mediterranean polyphony to investigate memory, erasure, and the living voice. Sat 17 Oct, 7pm & Sun 18 Oct, 1pm > INFO & TICKETS
Nuns with Tattoos The Avieli Arthouse A cabaret by British-Jamaican queer Christian artist Esther Foga; an intimate voyage of self-discovery. Sat 17 Oct, 7pm > INFO & TICKETS
Not Bloody Likely by Neil Titley Helix Productions Set in a theatre dressing room in 1935, Mrs Patrick Campbell looks back on her extraordinary life. Sun 18 Oct, 2pm >INFO & TICKETS
Here is the latest Women's Prize newsletter with details of 'Write Like A Reader' Workshop with Daisy Buchanan on 28 October and more:
This Sunday marks one of our favourite days in the literary calendar – Book Lovers Day! A day to revel in the joy that reading brings and connect with fellow bibliophiles. How will you be spending it? Whether it’s a recommendation from a friend, a local bookshop find, or from your ever-growing TBR list, we hope you have a good book to savour.
Read on to discover a book recommendation cherry-picked by us, alongside two exciting events perfect for connecting over the written word, and learn about the writing process of a Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted author’s sophomore novel.
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Due to popular demand, we’ve added a second ‘Write like a Reader’ online workshop with Daisy Buchanan on Wednesday 28 October, 6-8pm GMT.
The two-hour session will cover everything from writing an enticing first chapter and overcoming the fear of a blank page, to characters, plot, pacing and endings, to give you the skills and confidence you need to make the journey from reader to writer.
If you can’t make this date or join us for the whole session, the event will be recorded and available to ticket-holders to watch on catch-up for one month.
Spaces are extremely limited - book now to make sure you don’t miss out!
Tickets cost £30, with one free place available for those whose financial situation prohibits them from attending or if you are from an underrepresented group. Learn more and book your ticket via the button below.
“What I carried forward was not technique but an attitude. Specifically, a commitment to experimentation, exploration and risk; a determination to keep searching for overlooked voices and worlds.”
Author of 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted Fire Rush, Jacqueline Crooks, returns this month with her new novel Sky City – a spellbinding story of friendship, loneliness and redemption. To mark publication, we caught up with Jacqueline to hear more about her experience of writing a second novel. From embracing unchartered territory, to immersing yourself in the world you’ve created, read the piece linked below to hear more about Jacqueline’s writing process and gain insights into writing a sophomore novel.
Celebrated author of Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus, has joined ‘An Evening with Bernardine Evaristo and Friends’ – the opening event of Chelsea Arts Festival this September.
An evening of readings and conversations curated and hosted by Women’s Prize Outstanding Contribution Award recipient Bernardine Evaristo, Bonnie joins an exceptional line-up including writers Jacqueline Crooks, Joelle Taylor, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, musicians Mariatu Kanneh-Mason and Konya Kanneh-Mason, with readings from acclaimed actors including Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Join us for an evening of exploring the richness of women’s writing on 17 September by booking your ticket below.
With the recent release of her luminous new novel Whistler, there’s no better time to delve into Patchett's backlist. So, this week we're re-reading The Dutch House – longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020.
A story of two siblings, their childhood home and haunting past, The Dutch House is a transporting family saga of family, love, loss and sacrifice told with Patchett's inimitable blend of humour, rage and heartbreak. Masterfully told across decades, it explores the powerful bonds of childhood and the inescapable pull of the past.
