Spreading the word in Newham

25 February - 11 March 2019

Poetry, film, storytelling, authors discussing their books, visual arts, debates, performances and lots more. Featuring artists from near and far, local and international, at the peak of their careers or just starting out, Newham Word Festival takes place across the whole borough.

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Get your chin-wagging at these great events

International Women’s Day: Better the Balance, Better the World
Music and Storytelling Workshop
Hollywood vs Bollywood: A Tale of the World’s Most Glamorous Rivalry
Suresh Singh in conversation with Stefan Dickers
Chicken Clicking Online Safety Show
Michael Rosen in conversation with Danny Braverman
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Find a venue

Newham Word Festival is a truly borough-wide literary celebration, with events taking place at more than 20 venues. Find out what’s on near you and check accessibility.

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Rosetta Arts

1 Hamilton Road, London, E15 3AE

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Forest Gate Youth Zone

1 Woodford Road, Forest Gate, E7 0DH

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Compressor House

Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU

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The Well Community Centre

49 Vicarage Lane, London, E6 6DQ

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Britannia Village Hall

65 Evelyn Road, London, E16 1TU

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The Crystal

Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Siemens Brothers Way, London, E16 1GB

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Stratford Circus Arts Centre

Theatre Square, London, E15 1BX

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Stratford Old Town Hall

29 The Broadway, London, E15 4BQ

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Grassroots Community Centre

66 Memorial Avenue, West Ham, London, E15 3DB

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Bowling Club

Stratford Park, London, E15 3JR

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NewVIc (Newham Sixth Form College)

Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SG

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Discover Children’s Story Centre

383-387 High Street, London, E15 4QZ

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Applecart Arts

170 Harold Road, London, E13 0SE

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Stratford East Picturehouse

Salway Road, London, E15 1BX

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RAW Labs

Unnamed Road, London, E16 2GW

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The Silver Building

60 Dock Road, London, E16 1YZ

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Forest Gate Library

2-6 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0QH

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Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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Manor Park Library

685-691 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AD

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Green Street Library

337-341 Green Street, Upton Park, London, E13 9AR

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Plaistow Library

North Street, Plaistow, London, E13 9HL

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East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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Custom House Library

Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, E16 3JJ

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Canning Town Library

18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, Canning Town , London, E16 1EH

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North Woolwich Library

5 Pier Parade, Pier Road, North Woolwich, London, E16 2LJ

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Beckton Globe Library

1 Kingsford Way, Beckton, London, E6 5JQ

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