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Off the Shelf Festival of Words:
October - November 2025
Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the most vibrant literary festivals in the North, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield.
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In Conversation
John Shuttleworth Takes the Biscuit! – Graham Fellows
Poetry
Let the Light In – Lemn Sissay
Poetry and Music
An evening with Simon Armitage and LYR
Feminist History
Feminist History for Every Day of the Year – Kate Mosse
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June 6, 2025
Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces early ticket release with stellar line-up
May 22, 2025
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August 24, 2024
Ruth McDonald explores hidden historical figures
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