About This Event

Contemporary short stories about people in and out of love read by professional actors. Tuesday 13th October | 6pm The Border Readers present | WORDS OF LOVE Contemporary short stories about people in and out of love read by professional actors. A live audio event suitable for anyone 11 – 100 Lasts approx.1hr 50’, inclusive of interval. 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 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. www.theborderreaders.co.uk (http://www.theborderreaders.co.uk) A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £8 (If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)

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