Welcome to Write to Ignite, Hackney Word Festival 2009 – a biennial celebration of the word in all its glorious forms. Through September and beyond we shall be showcasing the diversity, talent and uniqueness that exists across the literary landscape of London.This year’s Festival, themed loosely around ‘Human Writes’, is designed to provoke discussion, debate and most of all creativity. From a comprehensive range of workshops for writers at any level, to spoken word showcases; from author and play readings to stand-up comedy and poetry in translation, we are proud to have created a programme that has something for everyone.
We are delighted to welcome the return of John Hegley and Michael Rosen, now stalwarts of Write to Ignite and rising-star Shane Solanki who will be performing at a range of venues through the Festival. Other highlights include readings,performances and workshops from: Dreda Say Mitchell, Abe Gibson, Michael Horvitz, Jacob Ross, Diana Evans, Cath Drake, Malika Booker, Stacy Makishi, the I-Storians and many, many more. Look and see what’s on offer, Write to Ignite is a Festival for everyone and every age.
Andrea Enisuoh - Festival Director
& Christopher Preston – Producer
Write to Ignite is a group of Hackney Literature providers who range from statutory organisations, such as the Learning Trust and Hackney Libraries, 3rd sector arts organisations, small to medium businesses like publishers and bookshops to individual authors, poets and creative entrepreneurs. As a group, our main project is the Hackney Word Festival to which our members provide events, workshops and initiatives as well as support in kind and funding for particular Write to Ignite projects.
Welcome to Write to Ignite, Hackney Word Festival
