The WayWORD Archive
Browse past WayWORD programmes, read about past events, and view short films made by our committee.
Past events:
WayWORD Festival returns with headline stars and new play showcasing North East talent
Following a popular spring programme, the University of Aberdeen’s WayWORD Festival returns 3-11 October 2026 for its seventh main festival. Headliners include award-winning actress and comedian Rosie Jones, bestselling authors Jenni Fagan, Mairi Kidd and Elle Machray, and the premiere of a brand-new play in Cowdray Hall by celebrated Aberdeen writer Mae Diansangu. Like several…
Call-out for writer-performers from North East Scotland
‘A MUSTARD SEED FROM A HOUSE UNTOUCHED BY DEATH’ BY MAE DIANSANGU Applications are now open to take part in A Mustard Seed from a House Untouched by Death by Mae Diansangu which will debut a work-in-progress performance at WayWORD Festival 2026. We’re looking for three writer-performers to create a five minute extract of new…
This weekend: WayWORD at the Cowdray Hall!
This Sunday find us in the Cowdray Hall with Douglas Stuart, Karen Lloyd, and the We Are Nature Collective. Women in Nature: Karen Lloyd and We Are Nature Collective 11.30–12.30pm, Sunday 17 May 2026 – Cowdray Hall (Aberdeen Art Gallery) Following recent walks supported by WayWORD, we bring together members of We Are Nature Collective with nature…
Videos
WayWORD has published recordings of some events on YouTube. You can also watch our storytelling films below.
WayWORD Festival 