A three day celebration of storytelling

Stories Festival 2021 took place at Picturehouse Central in London on 24-26 September. Stars of page, stage and screen joined us for an exciting line-up of live interviews, panels, screenings and more.

 

2021 speakers

 
Featured
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais

Comedian, Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Ashley Walters
Ashley Walters

Actor, Executive Producer

Will Young
Will Young

Singer, Songwriter, Author, Radio Presenter, DJ, Performer

Ed Balls
Ed Balls

Broadcaster, Writer, Economist, Author

Robert Harris
Robert Harris

Author

Bella Mackie
Bella Mackie

Columnist, Author

Greg James
Greg James

Radio Presenter, Author

Anita Rani
Anita Rani

TV and Radio Presenter, Author

Candice Brathwaite
Candice Brathwaite

Author, Editor, Presenter, Influencer

George Robinson
George Robinson

Actor

Jed Mercurio
Jed Mercurio

Writer, Author

Golda Rosheuvel
Golda Rosheuvel

Actress

 

What’s your story?

Returning for its second year, the Stories competition gives a new generation of voices the chance to tell their stories and receive industry support. The competition is partnered by Westfield to discover, develop and champion new and experienced writing talent across the whole of the UK. Supporting partners include BBC Writersroom and bookshop.org.

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