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Medway River Lit
"I thought Medway River Lit Festival thoughtful, thought-provoking, kindly in spirit and invaluable for the region." Sir Ben Okri


Photos from Medway River Lit days 1 to 5
We have too many amazing photos from the first Medway River Lit but here are a selection of highlights from the first five days of the...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read
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River Lit: an adventure in time and space
The Doctor Who connections in Medway River Lit We’ve said that Medway River Lit’s theme is ‘River of words’, linking the past to the...
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May 18, 20233 min read
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Presenting Medway River Lit
We are excited to celebrate Medway’s long connection with words and writing, in what will be the first Medway-wide literary festival in...
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May 12, 20236 min read
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Interview with Fumio Obata
Fumio Obata (born 1975, Tokyo) is a graphic novelist who focuses on cultural differences and social issues. His style and work are...
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May 5, 20233 min read
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Interview with Sayra Begum
Sayra Begum is the author/illustrator of Mongrel, a highly personal debut graphic novel: telling the story of a young Muslim woman...
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May 3, 20233 min read
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Interview: Patrick Wright
Patrick Wright is a writer, broadcaster and academic in the fields of cultural studies and cultural history. He has written for many...
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Apr 18, 20236 min read
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Why Mystery Matters
Neil Nixon is an author, journalist and academic. His published works include titles on the paranormal, popular music, football and two...
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Apr 15, 20234 min read
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Interview: Naomi Wood
Naomi Wood is a multi-disciplinary artist, performer and writer from Hastings who works and performs across Hastings, Brighton and...
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Apr 8, 20234 min read
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Kent Daydreams: a new spoken word event for young people
Kent Daydreams is a new spoken word event for young people aged 14-18.
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Apr 6, 20233 min read
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What links Charles Dickens, Steampunk and Medway's Fort Amherst?
Great Kentspectations Steampunk group wil be appearing at Medway River Lit, get a preview at Fort Amherst's Fantasy Easter weekend.
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Mar 30, 20234 min read
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Add YOUR words to our 'River of words'
Add your words to our open text exhibition.
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Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Guest post: playwright Sarah Hehir
Sarah Hehir is a Medway-based playwright who will be part of our 'Writing and producing your own theatre' panel during Medway River Lit...
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Mar 21, 20234 min read
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The Estuary Sound Ark has come to stay at Chatham Library
The Estuary Sound Ark comes to Chatham Library. Its launch will be part of Medway River Lit.
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Mar 16, 20232 min read
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