After months of reading, debating, championing and carefully curating, we’re thrilled to finally start announcing the programme for this year’s festival. We’re beginning with the stage plays - the first part of what will be a much bigger line-up revealed over the coming weeks.

This year is extra special as we celebrate our 10th anniversary and we’ve pulled together a programme that truly reflects a decade of bold ideas, brilliant writing and unforgettable voices. The range and quality of work already announced is genuinely exciting - and there’s still so much more to come.

The selection process takes months and involves some very tough decisions, but we’re incredibly proud of this first wave of announcements and the artists featured in it. Whether you’re coming to discover new writers, see something unexpected or simply immerse yourself in great storytelling, this is just the beginning of what we hope will be a festival for everyone.

So far, we’ve announced only the stage plays - with radio plays, play readings, workshops, talks, poetry, and special events still to come. Stay tuned for more announcements very soon