In late October and early November, the Caribbean’s favourite annual literary pageant is heading to Britain, together with some superb writers from throughout the Caribbean. Be part of Bocas Lit Fest in 5 cities for a showcase of Caribbean phrases, tales, and concepts, with a mixture of ticketed and free occasions. [See more at Bocas Lit Fest / Bocas UK Tour 2022.]
Wednesday 26 October: A dialog with Celeste Mohammed and Amanda Smyth | Bocas UK Tour 2022 in Leicester
Venue: Leicester Central Library, Bishop Road
Celeste Mohammed, winner of the 2022 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature, joins Peepal Tree Press writer and fellow Trinidadian author Amanda Smyth for a dialog about modern writing from Trinidad and Tobago. FREE!
Thursday 27 October: That includes Celeste Mohammed, Canisia Lubrin, Barbara Jenkins, Karen Lord, and Celia Sorhaindo
Venue: Nationwide Centre for Writing, Dragon Corridor, Norwich
A literary showcase that includes 5 of the Caribbean’s most enjoyable modern voices. With Celeste Mohammed, Canisia Lubrin, Barbara Jenkins, Karen Lord, and Celia Sorhaindo. Chaired by Nicholas Laughlin, Bocas Lit Fest Competition Director. Offered in partnership with the Nationwide Centre for Writing, Norwich.
Writing throughout genres from novels to quick tales, memoirs to poetry, these 5 writers from 4 Caribbean nations characterize a variety of voices, concepts, and linguistic backgrounds. The Caribbean they discover of their books could also be partly acquainted and partly unusual, and their tales and themes deal with common questions: household and historical past, id and love, boundary crossings of every kind, and the aim of writing itself. Be part of us for a energetic night of tales, poetry, concepts, dialog — and meals!
Guide tickets: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/an-evening-of-new-caribbean-writing/
Saturday 29 October: A full day of occasions, together with a musical Grand Finale!
Venue: British Library, 96 Euston Street, London
Someday, two dozen writers from throughout the Caribbean! Fiction, poetry and memoir, readings, and dialog, plus a musical excerpt from The Playboy of the West Indies and a energetic London Literary Lime to finish the day, co-hosted by Renaissance One.
Guide tickets: https://www.bl.uk/occasions/bocas-uk-2022-at-the-british-library
Monday 31 October: Jason Allen-Paisant, winner the 2022 OCM Bocas Prize for Poetry, joins Shivanee Ramlochan, Malika Booker and Adam Lowe in dialog with Emily Zobel-Marshall.
College of Leeds Poetry Centre, Venue: Workshop Theatre, FREE!
Offered in partnership with the College of Leeds Poetry Centre and Peepal Tree Press.
Thursday 3 November: Belfast Worldwide Arts Competition
Venue: No Alibis Bookstore, 83 Botanic Avenue
Prize-winning fiction writers Celeste Mohammed and Jacob Ross on the Belfast Worldwide Arts Belfast discover the complexities of the modern Caribbean.
Guide tickets: https://belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/occasion/celeste-mohammed-and-jacob-ross/
Discover full particulars on the Bocas web site: https://www.bocaslitfest.com/bocas-uk-tour-2022/