Christmas at The Woody Point Heritage Theatre
You better watch out, as Writers is on a mission to share Christmas cheer at Woody Point with two amazing shows, Christmas at the Point & The Tapes Eve!
Clyde Rose
We are very sad to learn of the passing of Clyde Rose, a monumental figure in Newfoundland and Labrador culture as well as a friend, a neighbour and one of the original hosts of Writers at Woody Point.
Coming in October
It’s been a fantastic summer here in Woody Point, but that’s not all... We’re excited to announce that the show goes on in October with Sonic Harvest Sessions! Stay tuned as we’ll announce the full lineup soon... 🎶🍂🍁
Welcome to the 20th annual Writers at Woody Point literary festival
Please read Artistic Director Stephen Brunt’s opening letter, plus words of welcome from our Premier, Dr. Andrew Furey, and Hon. Gudie Hutchings, MP for Long Range Mountains.
2023 Writers at Woody Point Schedule
Now available as a single page PDF. Download a copy here.
Extra tickets coming Monday
Due to high demand, we are releasing a few extra seats for these sold out shows via Ticketpro next Monday, August 7th, at 2:30 pm NL time.
Water Taxi for Writers at Woody Point
Need a ride from Norris Point to Woody Point to take in a show during this year's Writers at Woody Point Festival?
Our friends at Creative Gros Morne have partnered with us to run the a chartered water taxi on an expanded schedule every year.
Jesse Thistle, Shelly Kawaja, Nico Paulo, David Ferry, Des Walsh, and Tickle Harbour
Today we present authors Jesse Thistle and Shelly Kawaja, playwright David Ferry, and musical guests Nico Paulo and Tickle Harbour.
Elizabeth Hay, Rollie Pemberton / Cadence Weapon, Pretty Archie, Anita Best, and Sandy Morris
Up next as we unveil the line-up for the 20th Writers at Woody Point festival: authors Elizabeth Hay and Rollie Pemberton/Cadence Weapon, and musical guests Pretty Archie, Anita Best and Sandy Morris.
Michael Crummey, Holly Hogan, Aysanabee, and Zay Nova
Michael Crummey, Holly Hogan, Aysanabee, and Zay Nova join our lineup for Writers at Woody Point. Plus, details on travel, accommodations, and tickets for our 2023 festival.
Serena Ryder, Mallory Johnson, Suzette Mayr, William Ping
We are so excited to begin unveiling the line-up for this summer's 20th edition of Writers at Woody Point!
We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Polley will be joining us this summer as our festival's first-ever Oscar nominated guest!
Sarah is a true Canadian icon and she's in the running for Best Picture, as well as Best Adapted Screenplay for her incredible screenwriting and direction of the film adaptation of Women Talking based on Miriam Toews' equally incredible novel.
Writers Festival 2023 - August 15-20
Although it's still snowing in beautiful Woody Point, we are excited to welcome everyone back for the 20th Annual Writers at Woody Point Festival, 15-20th August 2023! More details will emerge as we begin to announce our lineup in March.