26 March 2026
The Dialogues event was held at The Goat and Tricycle in Bournemouth from 19:00 to 22:00
Selected works
Vagina
By Roger Goldsmith
A humorous and candid dialogue between two elderly women, who gossip about acquaintances who have recently died, discuss aging, and share personal health concerns.
Chapter of an untitled novel
By Elkie Hester
A dystopian world set in the not-too-distant future, where the state has discovered a novel way of controlling the population, all told in a playfully sardonic style.
Daisy Petals
By Valerie French
A poignant first-person narrative from Adam, who reflects on his relationship with his girlfriend Daisy, an Estonian social media enthusiast.
Good Weather
By James Pope
A slice-of-life story about Mr and Mrs Albright, an elderly couple, as they venture out on a stormy day to buy groceries. A quirky tale that illustrates serious themes of ageing and accessibility.
Agony
By Kia Wilson
A delightful comedic play about Blake, a writer who is suffering from severe writer's block while his long-suffering partner, Alex, tries an alarming array of methods to encourage him in his moment of despair.
The Suspect Smell
By Tom Stone
Charming and beautifully illustrated tale aimed to be read to young children about laughs, larks and funny smells.
Translating Kidneys
By Sonia Haddad
A comedic sketch set in a 1970s convent school French classroom. Two students, attempt to translate the lyrics of a risqué French song.