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

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'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

An author and activist whose plays and novels highlight the importance of community and human rights.

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