Manx Litfest 2024 is fast-approaching
The Isle of Man has an amazing literary talent pool given its relatively small population, according to one of the organisers of a writing festival.
This year's edition of Manx Litfest is fast-approaching, with novelist, playwright, stand-up comedian and actress Sukh Ojla heading a star-studded lineup.
The six-day festival will take place between Tuesday 24 and Sunday 29 September, at a variety of venues around the island.
Attendees will be entertained by a whole host of visiting and local authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers.
Committee member Rakie Bennett says the Island is brimming with literary talent:
And you can hear more about this year's Manx Litfest in tonight's edition of Spotlight at 5.30pm on Manx Radio.
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