SO: To Speak is Southampton's first Festival of Words. Over 10 days it involves top class writers, poets, storytellers, theatre, song, half-term children's activities, workshops and a Writers Day. Supported by the Arts Council, Literature Works and Apples and Snakes is launching new works about local legend Bevis and the Spitfire, and holding competitions and exhibitions. The event is also hosting the city's first Persian cultural Festival.
When? 2016 TBC
Where? Various venues throughout Southampton
Who? 2016 TBA
Website? So: To Speak
Twitter? @SOToSpeak15
Facebook? www.facebook.com/SOToSpeaksoton
Festival Director? 2015 - Charlie Hislop of Southampton Festivals, a 'for love not profit' organisation making more things happen in the city.
Established? Inaugural event is in 2015
23rd October 2015 - 1st November 2015 - Philip Hoare, Amanda Prowse, Ali Sparkes, Claire Fuller, Emma Hooper, Mo Foster, Ray Monk, Calum Kerr, MJ Arlidge, Pauline Rowson, Natasha Cooper, Jessie Keane, Sue Wilkins, Peter Lovesey, Penny Legg, Attila the Stockbroker, Godfrey Brandt, Sandra Horn, Matthew West, Tim Stevenson, Hollie Howlett, Emily Harrison, Jess Green, Matt Harvey, Claire Trevyan,Antosh Wojcik, Barbara Dynes, Aiofe Mannix, John Foster, Simon Whaley, Carole Burns, Carole Blake, Nicola Solomon, Tracey Guiry, Mary Hogarth,Robin Dynes, the Shakesperts
Download Full 2015 Programme
If you are involved in this festival you can update or change details via the organisers page . Authors can list here.