Creative Future Literary Awards - Winners' Showcase 2017
Event Information
Description
Each year we celebrate talented writers in the UK whose opportunities have been limited due to mental health issues, disability, identity or other social circumstances. This year, the top twelve finalists for the 2017 Creative Future Literary Awards will read their work alongside international best-selling author Kit de Waal, and poet & playwright, Sabrina Mahfouz.
This year’s Showcase will be held at the Studio Theatre at the iconic Library of Birmingham, as part of the Birmingham Literature Festival on 11th October 2017.
This is a FREE event open to the public from 7pm. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know when you book your ticket below. The event is BSL interpreted and the venue is accessible to wheelchair users.
Tickets can also be reserved by phone on 01273 234 780.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Full transport options can be viewed via the Library of Birmingham website.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please contact Project Manager Sarah Juckes at literary@creativefuture.org.uk, or call 01273 234 780.
Organiser Creative Future Literary Awards
Organiser of Creative Future Literary Awards - Winners' Showcase 2017
Founded in 2013, the Creative Future Literary Awards are the UK’s only national writing competition and high profile awards ceremony for a wide range of under-represented writers. We showcase talented writers who lack opportunities due to mental health issues, disability, identity or other social circumstance. Prizes are awarded for both poetry and short fiction, including £1000 of cash prizes & professional writing development support. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts.
