Oyez Art

Thought-provoking theatre: Feel the impact of live performance up close — in a room where every moment makes you hold your breath. Intimate, Live storytelling: Hear stories told directly — discover new voices and perspectives. Book, writing, Storytelling & Publishing: Discover how stories take shape — from first idea to finished book. Children’s storytelling: A vibrant, engaging experience designed to spark imagination in younger audiences. Illustration, film, theatre and storytelling: Watch stories unfold through drawing and visual narrative. World-class artistic creativity experienced locally: Altrincham is brimming with creative talent. The festival peels the layers back to reveal its full artistic flair. The most exciting cultural news in Altrincham this year: set within the intimate rooms of Altrincham Town Hall, in collaboration with Oyez Arts, the festival brings audiences and artists together to experience stories directly and collectively. Whether you are a reader, writer, theatre-goer, or simply curious — looking to make sense of the world through story — the festival offers a rare chance to experience storytelling in its most immediate and human form. “Creativity is already there — it simply has to be revealed.” — Alan Forrest Smith The Alan Forrest Smith Literary Foundation