Open Writers Night

An open writers' night of short poetry, spoken word and prose readings, open to performers and audiences alike.

An open writers' evening run in partnership with Burnley Words Festival, where writers share short readings of poetry, spoken word and prose, each taking the stage for around five minutes. Performance slots are booked in advance via a sign-up form, with performers confirmed about two weeks before the event. Non-writers are welcome to attend simply to listen, and audiences are encouraged to stay for the whole night in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.