On June 22nd, the eve of the European referendum, join Free Word Centre as they explore whether stories can help rebuild the distances between each other.
Come and hear from writers, poets and newly arrived communities about the experience of leaving home and what happens when we arrive in a new place.
Hear stories from across decades and from all around the world as writers from Iraq to Sri Lanka, Ethiopia to Iran and many nations in between recount their experiences. Hear readings to uncover the reality for those fleeing conflict, poverty or terror. Listen to tales that build empathy, community and understanding.
Join the read-a-thon , which will include writers Marina Lewycka, Kamila Shamsie, Deborah Levy, Inua Ellams and Jan Krasnowolski, plus many more, to understand the countless experiences of migration.
The evening will feature readings of fiction and poetry alongside spoken word performance, music and artwork.
There will also be a panel discussion chaired by Lucy Popescu, editor of A Country of Refuge. The panel will ask ‘are artistic responses enough to influence the narrative on refugees and migrants in society?’
This event is part of Refugee Week 2016 and joins in with this year’s theme of ‘Welcome’.
All ticket proceeds from this fundraising event will go towards creative writing workshops at the Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants.
This event is supported by the European Union Europe for Citizens Programme, Allianz Cultural Foundation, Berlin and the Polish Cultural Institute London.
The event is presented by Free Word in association with Counterpoints Arts and Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants
