Leigh and Wigan Words Together Festival

Celebrates the best in local and international historical and modern writing, is organised by the Leigh and Wigan Words Together Committee supported by WLCT (Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust) and funded by the Arts Council England's National Lottery Grants for the Arts scheme. It starts on Monday 1 April and boasts a two-week programme packed with entertaining, thought-provoking, interactive events.

Words co-ordinator Sharon Lowe says: “It is really fitting that we celebrate the first decade of the festival with a special guest of the calibre of Will Self. A true social commentator and voice for the arts and contemporary culture, we are delighted to welcome Will to the Words Festival. As well as being a celebration of the written and spoken word, the ethos behind the festival is about encouraging new writers to take inspiration, learn some of the tricks of the trade and get writing. We have some truly great writers who will be passing on their knowledge and experience at the festival. We anticipate that the Will Self reading and many of the other festival events are likely to be sell-outs so we would advise booking in advance.”

When? 2015 TBC -ED: Not sure of the status of this event (March 2015)

Where? Various venues around Leigh and Wigan

Who? 2014 TBA

Festival Website?

Facebook? Words Together

Previously

In 2013 - Will Self, Lizzie Jones, Alan Whelan, Lemn Sissay++

2013 Programme