Following their successful event earlier in the year the wonderful Border Readers will be joining us again in the autumn this time presenting 'Words of Love'.
Professional actors read contemporary short stories about people in and out of love. A live audio event suitable for anyone aged 11 – 100.
Lasts approx. 2 hours, 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 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.