Wrexham’s Carnival of Words Festival Begins!

Wrexham’s annual Carnival of Words festival is now underway.

Scores of writers and public figures will visit Wrexham as part of the annual Carnival of Words, which began yesterday. The festival will take place until Saturday 6th May.

Authors on the bill for the event include local writer Aled Lewis Evans; Chocolat author Joanne Harris; crime writers Lisa Cutts and Simon Booker; historical fiction author Ben Kane and Lady of Hay author Barbara Erskine.

On Monday 1st May a New Voices event will give starting authors a chance to share their stories, along with the announcement of the winners of the festival’s short story competition.

Events will take place throughout the week at venues such as Glyndwr University, Eagles Meadow, Wrexham Library and Coleg Cambria.

Tickets are on sale at Wrexham Library on 01978 292090, or at Waterstones Wrexham on 01978 357444.

More information on the event and a details of the full line-up of the week’s events can be found on the Wrexham Carnival of Words website.