CAF 2026: An Evening with Bernardine Evaristo & Friends

An Evening with Bernardine Evaristo & Friends Presented by the Women’s Prize Thursday 17 September 2026, 7.15pm Just announced: writers Jacqueline Crooks and Joelle Taylor, and actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw join Bernardine Evaristo for this special event. An evening exploring the richness of women’s writing, curated and hosted by one of the UK’s most celebrated writers and literary figures, Bernardine Evaristo, recipient of the Women’s Prize for Fiction Outstanding Contribution Award. Bringing together exceptional writers, including Jacqueline Crooks and Joelle Taylor, to discuss their work, the evening features readings performed by acclaimed actors, including Gugu Mbatha-Raw, to bring these word