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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,…
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…
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…
Publishing Showcase: Tapsalteerie, Sarah Stewart and Stewart Sanderson at WayWORD
As part of our Spring Programme WayWORD is hosting three sessions in conjunction with Tapsalteerie. Hear from publishing experts, listen to new poetry from Sarah Stewart and Stewart…
Drifting North: Dominic Hinde at WayWORD
On Thursday WayWORD are excited to welcome Dominic Hinde to discuss his latest book, Drifting North: Finding a Sustainable Future in Scotland’s Past. Blending memoir, travelogue and environmental history,…
WayWORD announces Spring 2026 Programme
We are excited to share with you our upcoming spring programme! Read below for the full press release and event listings: An Aberdeen cross-arts literary festival, produced by…
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