In conversation
Connor Allen in conversation with Sita Brahmachari
‘Growing up on my council estate the arts felt elitist. They never felt like they represented us.’
17th May, 2023
'Writing is just creative expression of how you think, how you feel about yourself, about your place in the world, about world events.'
Connor Allen
Connor Allen is a poet, playwright, actor, artist and former Children’s Laureate Wales (2021-2023).
Sita Brahmachari
Sita Brahmachari is an author and activist whose plays and novels highlight the importance of community and human rights.
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