Writing on the Wall

12/06/2026

In the face of those who seek division in Walton we want to celebrate voices of unity.

After the riots of Summer 2024, the people of Liverpool and beyond came together to help rebuild Spellow Library and show the world that such hatred and racism is not tolerated here.

Walton Rising: Tales From Spellow brings together residents of Walton past and present to share their memories and stories of living and working in the neighbourhood with the focus on what community means to them.

Writing on the Wall worked with writers and local artists to create this collection of stories, poems and memories - a heart-warming message of hope, unity and community that we shared at our WOWFEST25 event: From Spellow to Southport…with Love

12/06/2026

Our free half-term storytelling morning at the Palm House was a wonderful WoWFEST26 celebration of creativity, family engagement and storytelling.

With Claire Weetman, Jude Lennon and Patrick Graham, the event brought young audiences together through imagination, performance and shared stories in one of Liverpool’s most beautiful community spaces.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

11/06/2026

We’re sharing a timely statement from Culture Network Liverpool City Region CIC and members of the St Helens arts community. As members of the network, Writing on the Wall is proud to add our voice in support.

In response to growing concern about the impact of recent events and public rhetoric on people’s safety, belonging and visibility, the statement reaffirms the role of culture in building connection and understanding. It stands alongside those facing exclusion or hostility - including LGBTQ+ communities, trans and non-binary people, refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and their families, friends and allies - and rejects divisive, scapegoating narratives.

You can add your name anonymously and circulate within your networks here:

Statement of Solidarity A message to St Helens and all communities across our City Region. Through our work and conversations across communities we have heard growing concern about the impact that recent events and public rhetoric are having on people’s sense of safety, belonging and visibility. W...

11/06/2026

Buckled at The Black-E was a powerful WoWFEST26 moment - an intimate playtext launch with Helen Jeffery that balanced tenderness, dark humour and real honesty.

Through extracts and conversation, Helen explored the making of Buckled, published by Salamander Street, and the questions at its heart: how we navigate sobriety, the social expectations wrapped around drinking, and the relationships shaped by dependency.

A brave, thoughtful evening, and a reminder of theatre’s ability to hold difficult truths with care.

11/06/2026

Buckled at The Black-E was a powerful WoWFEST26 moment - an intimate playtext launch with Helen Jeffery and published by Salamander Street, that balanced tenderness, dark humour and real honesty.

Through extracts and conversation, Helen Jeffery explored the making of Buckled and the questions at its heart: how we navigate sobriety, the social expectations wrapped around drinking, and the relationships shaped by dependency.

A brave, thoughtful evening - and a reminder of theatre’s ability to hold difficult truths with care.

10/06/2026

We had a great ‘time to write’ session in Toxteth library on 5th June exploring the creation of characters based on photographs and developing their backstories.

Our next Writer’s Bloc session takes place 11.00-13.00 at Toxteth Library on Friday 19th June. This features Guest Writer, John Reppion, who’ll explain the intricacies of scripting for comics and graphic novels. You’ll learn about the different disciplines which come together to form the comic book script: from page and panel layouts and technical details, to pacing, atmosphere, and inspiration. No artistic skill is required, only imagination and an urge to tell stories!

Email [email protected] to reserve your place

10/06/2026

Black Women Speak Volumes was an unforgettable WoWFEST26 evening - centring voices too often pushed to the margins and making space for intergenerational testimony, cultural memory and lived experience at The Women's Organisation

Chaired by Dr Rebecca Loy, the conversation brought together Phina Oruche, Yvvette Edwards, Maria O’Reilly and Linda Loy - connecting national cultural history to Liverpool’s own legacy of community organising and resistance.
Presented in partnership with Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions, celebrating Challenging Britannia: Black British Women Speak Volumes (edited by Sharmilla Beezmohun, published by the George Padmore Institute).

09/06/2026

Join us at Bootle Library TOMORROW for our next Writer’s Bloc!

This will be a Time To Write session where we’ll start with a writing warm up followed by the chance to work on whatever you’re creating at the moment in a safe and supportive environment.

Click here to register for the Writer’s Bloc https://tinyurl.com/4enn8snn

09/06/2026

Join us at Bootle Library Tomorrow for our next Writer’s Bloc!

This will be a Time To Write session where we’ll start with a writing warm up followed by the chance to work on whatever you’re creating at the moment in a safe and supportive environment.

Click here to register for the Writer’s Bloc https://tinyurl.com/4enn8snn