2026 Events
The Cabaret of Words
Thu 20 August 2026,
6.15pm for a 7pm (prompt!) start
Free event, booking essential. Book at www.thestrawyard.co.uk
Writers, performers, and lovers of the spoken word, welcome to The Cabaret of Words!
This popular open mic night is your chance to take the stage, share your original writing, and soak up the electric atmosphere of live literary performance. Whether you are a seasoned wordsmith or trying out new material for the first time, this is a welcoming space to bring your words to life.
Book your ticket, settle in with a drink, and enjoy an evening of varied live performances in an informal and friendly setting.
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Writing Crime on Northern Ground with local authors, Clare Grant and T.G.Hofman
Fri 21 August 2026, £10
6.30pm for a 7pm (prompt!) start
Duns Volunteer Hall
Join acclaimed authors Clare Grant and T.G. Hofman in conversation with Berwick Writers' Forum's Clare English as they explore the research, inspiration and craft behind their gripping crime novels - from the shadowy streets of Victorian York to the criminal underworld of present-day Newcastle.
Whether you're fascinated by historical mysteries, contemporary thrillers or simply love discovering how great crime fiction is created, this promises to be an engaging evening with two of the North East's most exciting voices.
Signed books will be available to purchase on the night, courtesy of The Book Loft.