Quay Words in Film

Quay Words in Film

Take a look at the films below, a curated collection of our live recorded events and Quay Words commissioned films.

Quay Words - Starting Out

A video about Literature Works' first years of creating Quay Words, a live-literature programme and hub for words and stories at Exeter Custom House. We're excited to be running Quay Words for a further three years and providing a space to explore creative writing in the heart of Exeter. With grateful thanks to Arts Council England and the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust whose support has made the programme possible.

'Index of Exeter Quay/ From the blue door, I beckon' by Sophie Dumont

Our Quay Words 'Maritime' season writer-in-residence shares her final residency commission created during her time at Exeter Custom House in summer 2022.

Quay Words Writers on Reading

We are lucky to have spoken to lots of excellent writers in our digital Quay Words’ events over 2020-21 and in this video we’ve collected some of their top reading recommendations. These are books from their literary heroes, books on particular themes and books with the power to inspire your own writing.

'The Women As Usual Were the Beginners of the Disturbance' by Tolu Agbelusi

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In Spring 2021 Libraries Unlimited and Quay Words invited Tolu Agbelusi to be their shared writer-in-residence at Exeter Library and Exeter Custom House, with the aim of exploring the stories of Exeter’s remarkable women. This film is the result of that residency.

Quay Words presents Writers on Writing

Throughout our Quay Words programme, we've asked the writers who have taken part in our events for their top tips on being a writer. Watch this film to discover some great advice for writers of all stages.

Quay Words is funded by Arts Council National Lottery Projects funding and Exeter Canal and Quay Trust. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

With thanks to Paul Burton Media in Plymouth for their work on this film.

Quay Words 'Why football is good for Exeter' a discussion

During the final event of Quay Words Autumn 2020, we were joined by sports writer David Goldblatt and Exeter City Football Club Supporters Trust's Doug Gillard for a discussion on why football is good for Exeter. The event also featured readings by Bard of Exeter FC, Rob Casey.

Quay Words is funded by Arts Council National Lottery Projects funding and Exeter Canal and Quay Trust. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

Quay Voices 'Beginnings and first chapters'

In his final Quay Words Autumn 2020 residency event, Patrick Gale introduces us to six talented writers he's been working with over the past two months. They read their beginnings and first chapters and Patrick treats us to an exclusive preview of his new novel, Mother's Boy ( excerpt copyright of Patrick Gale).

Quay Words is funded by Arts Council National Lottery Projects funding and Exeter Canal and Quay Trust. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

'Writing, Creativity and Therapy' Patrick Gale in conversation with Salley Vickers

In this Quay Words event, our Autumn 2020 writer-in-residence, Patrick Gale is in conversation with novelist and psychoanalyst, Salley Vickers. Quay Words is funded by Arts Council National Lottery Projects funding and Exeter Canal and Quay Trust. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

Quay Words 'Patrick Gale is perfectly well but' - Autumn 2020 residency event

Patrick Gale talks to us about representations of mental illness in fiction by exploring the portrayal of various mental health issues and illnesses in his own work in a combination of readings and conversation. This is a Quay Words event. All excerpts are copyright of Patrick Gale. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

Quay Words - Reading and wellbeing - Patrick Gale in conversation with bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud

Well-known bibliotherapist and writer, Ella Berthoud, in conversation with Quay Words Autumn writer-in-residence, Patrick Gale about our reading lives and why reading is good for us. Expect tips, examples and sheer reading bliss. Ella is reading from 30 Second Literature; The 50 most important forms, genres and styles, each explained in half a minute by Ella Berthoud. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://www.creditoncommunitybookshop.co.uk/product/30-second-literature-the-50-most-important-forms-genres-and-styles-each-explained-in-half-a-minute/.

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Storytelling Synchronicity: Digital storytelling at Quay Words 2020

Storytelling Synchronicity. Those moments when what's happening around you seems to uncannily or joyfully reflect what's happening in the traditional story you're telling. Five performance storytellers talk about some of their experiences. You are warmly invited to share yours (as listener or teller) in the comments section below. Katy Cawkwell in conversation with Rebecca Smart, Sally-Pomme Clayton, Emily Hennessey and Hugh Lupton. Part of the Quay Words storytelling commission 2020, hosted by Literature Works. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

Quay Words Hidden Nature at Exeter Custom House: Part 3 Unicorn

In our final Quay Words digital commission for Heritage Open Days Grimm's Brave Little Tailor meets the Lady and the Unicorn.  Storyteller Katy Cawkwell mixes folktale with mythology in a joyful tale that celebrates those who dare venture into the forest: a cheeky tailor chancing his luck, a couple of foolish giants, a moonlit huntress with a secret and the most elusive of magical creatures.  Accompanied by musician Rebecca Willson and inspired by the unicorn in the heraldic shield on the wall of Exeter Custom House. Film by Quack Productions. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

Quay Words Hidden Nature at Exeter Custom House: Part 2 Eagle

In our second Quay Words digital commission for Heritage Open Days storyteller Katy Cawkwell tells the Zuni legend of a Boy and his Eagle, accompanied by musician Rebecca Willson and inspired by the eagle carved into the tillet block on display in the Exeter Custom House. Film by Quack Productions. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

Quay Words - Hidden Nature at Exeter Custom House: Part 1 Eel

Our first Quay Words digital commission for Heritage Open Days sees storyteller Katy Cawkwell spin the natural history and folklore of the eel into a performance piece, accompanied by musician Rebecca Willson and inspired by the eels wriggling across the plaster ceiling of the Custom House on Exeter Quayside. Film by Quack Productions. Let us know what you thought of this video by completing this short survey here: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/rmzUP - thank you!

Quay Words Winter writer-in-residence Natasha Carthew introduces her Wild Writing Workshop

Natasha Carthew, Quay Words Winter writer-in-residence for February-March 2020 shares her thoughts on the importance of Wild Writing and introduces us to the first of her adapted-for-online Wild Writing workshops which you can download from our website https://exetercustomhouse.org.uk/writer-in-residence/. Enjoy!