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The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

📍 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF

About The Word, National Centre for the Written Word

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is a cultural hub in South Shields, Sunderland, dedicated to promoting literacy and literature through various events and workshops.

What's On Here

workshops5 events · 42%
literary4 events · 33%
theatre2 events · 17%
talks1 event · 8%

12 Upcoming Events

How to Write a Killer Thriller with Marrisse Whittaker at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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How to Write a Killer Thriller with Marrisse Whittaker

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£11.55

How to Build an Online Author Presence with Gillie Hatton at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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How to Build an Online Author Presence with Gillie Hatton

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£5.04

Creative Writing Day with Aidan K Morrissey at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Creative Writing Day with Aidan K Morrissey

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£11.55

Let's Talk Adult Non-Fiction with Helen Aitchison at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Let's Talk Adult Non-Fiction with Helen Aitchison

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Novel Writing with Helen Aitchison at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Novel Writing with Helen Aitchison

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An Audience with Glenda Young at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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An Audience with Glenda Young

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£2.88

A Poet in Every Port - Rhymes on the Tyne with Rowan McCabe at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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A Poet in Every Port - Rhymes on the Tyne with Rowan McCabe

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Regency Tea Dance Workshop at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Regency Tea Dance Workshop

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£6.13

Kevin Maguire in Conversation with Feargal Sharkey at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Kevin Maguire in Conversation with Feargal Sharkey

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£8.30

Bay Tales Presents...The Word is Murder - South Tyneside's Fiction Festival at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Bay Tales Presents...The Word is Murder - South Tyneside's Fiction Festival

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£7.21

Teen art session - paint a Dementor at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Teen art session - paint a Dementor

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Teen art session - create the Northern Lights in pastels at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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Teen art session - create the Northern Lights in pastels

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Frequently Asked Questions

What events are coming up at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word?

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word in Sunderland currently has 12 upcoming events listed on EventsList.co.uk, including workshops, literary, theatre. Browse the full listings above for dates, times and booking links.

Where is The Word, National Centre for the Written Word located?

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is located at Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Use the interactive map above and the Get Directions link to find it easily.

How do I book tickets for events at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word?

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How big is The Word, National Centre for the Written Word?

With a capacity of 150, it can accommodate up to 150 guests, making it one of Sunderland's popular venues.