Join Plymouth’s Laureate of Words 2025-27, R.C. Thomas, and his shortlisted cohorts, Samantha Carr, Nica Cornell and Cate Taylor, plus special guest TBC at Plymouth Literary Festival 2026 as they share a selection of their work to kick off the festival.

There’ll be deep insight, there’ll be light-hearted laughter, and there’ll be everything in between.

Grab your free ticket here to reserve your seat and start the weekend as you mean to go on: invigorated with literary inspiration and creative energy.