Five of the Best from BBC National Short Story Awards

Di Speirs, latterly BBC Radio's Books Editor and founder and now chair of the BBC National Short Story Award, introduces a special showcase of work by five writers that reflects the sparkling variety of this challenging form. Now in its 21st year, the Award is the biggest and most prestigious prize for a single short story in the UK. Renowned for its celebration of short form fiction, this specially curated selection of excerpts from the stories will be read live on stage with a stellar cast. This is a brand-new collaboration with INK.

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Drinks can be purchased from the bar to carry in to the Auditorium and the bar will be open during the interval.

Carers go free.

Parental Guidance advised for under 13s.