Commonword's Moss Side Festival

Cultureword  is a writing development organisation based in Manchester, providing opportunities for new and aspiring writers to develop their talent and potential. Our competitions, workshops and events act as a point of focus for many writers seeking encouragement and confidence. From small beginnings in 1977, we have grown into the largest new writing, community writing and publishing organisation in the North West. We work on regional, national and international levels, promoting new writing and helping new writers become more successful.

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Celebrating Creativity and Community in Moss Side. Open to everyone.

Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse

Come along to Commonword’s Moss Side Festival on the 5th November. Celebrate the joy of community, watch performances from local artists and writers and learn about the creative industries.Commonword’s Identity Writers Group first met in Moss Side in the 1980s. We have a long history of supporting writers and creatives from the area. We hope this pilot festival will be the first of many!Order of events:12.15pm: Performance from Commonword’s Community Choir (plus songs throughout the day!)

12.30pm &amp; 4pm: Poetry, Fiction &amp; Stage readings from InDivisible Anthology Writers
This is a sneak-peek at our next anthology, new worlds and perspectives created by neurodivergent writers.

1.15pm ‘How I&#x27;m Doing It - Working in TV&#x27; with afshan d’souza lodhi (Sky Studios, National Theatre Peter Shaffer Commission)

3.15pm Monologue Performances from local participants (directed by Yusra Warsama)4.35pm Community Choir close the festivalPlus, a book stall from Crocus Books &amp; the chance to sign-up to Commonword’s creative writing workshops &amp; book clubTickets are free, suggested donation £5.00 Come along for the entire day or drop-in as suits you.About Commonword CulturewordCommonword is a writing development organisation based in Manchester, providing opportunities for new and aspiring writers to develop their talent and potential. Since being established in 1977 Commonword has worked with hundreds of writers including Lemn Sissay, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and Keisha Thompson.<a href="https://www.cultureword.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.cultureword.org.uk</a>

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