Script Haven, Worcester’s cherished independent bookstore, is set to launch an exhilarating festival during the May half term (26th-31st May), showcasing the finest local and independent talent. The inaugural CreARTivity Festival promises a fusion of literature, music, and art, featuring daily family-friendly activities and captivating evening events. Collaborating with fellow indie venues across the city, this festival guarantees a vibrant cultural experience. Attendees can look forward to a riveting Crime Author panel featuring esteemed writers such as Guy Hale, Carla Kovach, Charley Barnes, and Abigail Osborne, alongside performances by The Antipoet and The Periwinkle Perspective. Notable venues like Spin the Black Circle and Sugar Daddies will host events, while Voices Unlimited adds its melodious touch to the line up. This festival is a celebration of creativity and community spirit not to be missed.
- Week-passes are available now via We Got Tickets
- Daily passes and On-The-Door tickets will be available
- For more details see the Script Haven website
Sunday 26th May
Thrillers, Crimes, Detectives
Trial by Trail: a family-friendly event. Can you help Script Haven’s Detective solve the clues to uncover the Great Book Mystery?
Evening event – Crime Author panel: Q&A with local crime writers and special guest
Monday 27th May
Lose Yourself in Storytime
Join local children’s authors for an interactive and fun storytime.
Evening event – the Masters of Beatrantin’ Rhythm and Views THE ANTI-POET!! And if that wasn’t exciting enough, this includes a performance by a VIP (Very excIting Performer) & Author – THE PERIWINKLE PERSPECTIVE with their Steampunk Hexalogy, a fabulous romp though Victoriana!
Tuesday 28th May
CreARTive Collab
Children’s art workshops, ‘speed dating’ Artistry event between local poets and artists
Evening event – 42 Worcester, the UK’s only alternative genre spoken word event
Wednesday 29th May
WWW.FantasticalFantasy (Witches, Wizards, Warlocks)
A daytime of fantasy, with lucky dip games, fantasy authors, and lots of unicorns!
Evening event – Spinning the Perspective: the art and lyrics of music and vinyl at Spin the Black Circle
Thursday 30th May
Rescue Romance & Comedy Chaos
Fall back in love with the art of letter writing, with a special guest. Meet local romance authors and listen to readings.
Evening event – Comedy Chaos at Sugar Daddys
Friday 31st May
Fabarooney Finale
A day of poetry, music and the draw of our incredible charity raffle, with very special guests and headliners! Party the day away and celebrate the finale of our festival!