The Border Readers - Words of Love 💕

Schedule

Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Staveley Roundhouse | Kendal, EN

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Contemporary short stories about people in and out of love read by professional actors.
The Row by Penelope Lively. A brilliant piece of comic writing on the ups and downs of married life from the much loved Booker prize winning author.
Taking Flight by Helen Hutchinson. The poignant story of would be lovers in Victorian Perthshire and the role of a rural library in shaping their destinies. New writing that’s our contribution to the National ‘Year of Reading’ initiative.
Plastic Heart by Jeremy Page. Jamie dumps Helen so Helen dumps the clothes he bought her…or tries to. A painfully funny take on the unexpected perils of starting over.
To Belong To by Kerry Andrew. Shortlisted for the 2018 BBC national short story award. A heart-warming tale of loss, redemption and healing through the power of nature and community on a remote Scottish island.
Tickets General £11.50 Members £10.00
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Where is it happening?

Staveley Roundhouse, LA8 9LU Staveley, UK,Kendal, United Kingdom

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