Event Description

An artists talk with Nicola Werenowska and Matthew Linley

Enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at KATHARINE—a powerful new production proudly developed right here in East Anglia

Join award-winning playwright, Nicola Werenowska, and independent producer, Matthew Linley, for an intimate artist talk exploring the creation of this heritage-steeped project. Inspired by Katharine of Aragon, the show revisits history from a vital female perspective, using innovative sound technology and live performance to bring the past to life.

What to expect:

The Story: Nicola will share what makes Katharine of Aragon such a fascinating, seismic historical figure, and why her story matters today.

Live Performance: Hear a live reading of extracts from the script.

Exclusive First Listen: Be the first to hear snippets of the immersive binaural soundtrack

How it Works: Learn how the production uses unique headphone technology to turn historical spaces into an immersive theatrical experience, and get to have a go yourselves!.

This event will be at

The Annex 

St Mary’s Annexe

 St Mary's Church Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9BD

When

7:00PM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 1 September 2026
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Where

Wivenhoe Library
104-6 High Street
Wivenhoe
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Notes & Requirements

This event will be at

The Annex 

St Mary’s Annexe

 St Mary's Church Wivenhoe Essex CO7 9BD

Bookings

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Events in The Katharine Project Series

EVENT NAME Date LOCATION Age restriction Availability
Katharine Library Pop Up 1 September 2026 at 2:00PM Wivenhoe Library
Katharine Library Pop Up 12 September 2026 at 10:00AM Frinton Library
Katharine Project: ARTIST TALK with Nicola Werenowska and Matthew Linley 12 September 2026 at 2:30PM Frinton Library
Katharine Project Pop Up with demo by Matthew Linley 19 September 2026 at 10:00AM Walton Library
Katharine Pop Up 10 October 2026 at 10:00AM Manningtree Library
Katharine Project: Artist Workshop with Nicola Werenowska 10 October 2026 at 2:30PM Manningtree Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 27 November 2026 at 10:30AM Colchester Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 27 November 2026 at 12:00PM Colchester Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 27 November 2026 at 2:00PM Colchester Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 27 November 2026 at 3:30PM Colchester Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 28 November 2026 at 10:30AM Braintree Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 28 November 2026 at 12:00PM Braintree Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 28 November 2026 at 2:00PM Braintree Library
Katharine Project: Library Performances 28 November 2026 at 3:30PM Braintree Library

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