The Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival’s Future Writers Programme, proudly presented by Dilmah, offers a one-of-a-kind creative writing workshop designed to inspire and empower aspiring writers. This incredible event provides participants with the unique opportunity to interact with internationally acclaimed and award-winning Sri Lankan authors, gaining invaluable insights into the world of storytelling, poetry, and prose.
Andrew Sean Greer in conversation with Molly Roden Winter
Andrew Sean Greer explores the concept of an unconventional hero in literature, with a focus on Arthur Less as an unconventional protagonist. A reflection on the role of LGBTQ+ stories in modern literature, and how Less helped bring queer narratives into the mainstream.
Unleash creativity through prompts, memories, collaboration, and plot twists.
Kiran Desai, Lal Medawattegedara in conversation with Amit Varma
Lal Medawattegedara and Kiran Desai engage in a dynamic conversation exploring the power of language and its ethical responsibilities.
A half day pass to join the discussion with world renowned authors
Suli Breaks in conversation with Dinara Punchihewa
Inspired by Suli’s Why I Hate School but Love Education, an exploration of the limitations of traditional schooling and how creative forms of education—like poetry and media—can foster critical thinking and personal growth.
Ratna Pathak Shah in conversation with Jerry Pinto
Celebrating the extraordinary talent of Ratna Pathak Shah with a focus on some of her iconic roles in Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai, Dhak Dhak, Happy Family, and Lipstick Under My Burkha—her thought process in choosing characters and whether she reflects on her past roles while selecting new ones.
Shrayana Bhattacharya in conversation with Murtaza Jafferjee
Delve into Shrayana Bhattacharya’s Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh, highlighting how women navigate desires through fandom, reflecting broader themes of economic freedom, intimacy and agency.
Mihiri Wikramanayake, Sunela Jayawardane in conversation with Arati Kumar-Rao
Mihiri Wickramanayake and Sunela Jayawardane share hilarious mishaps, unexpected encounters, and the thrill of capturing journeys on paper. With tales that range from the inspiring to the downright comical, they’ll dive into the joys and quirks of transforming travel experiences into vivid stories.
Sophie Mackintosh in conversation with Sukanya Wignaraja
Sophie Mackintosh, author of The Water Cure and Cursed Bread, explores her powerful and unsettling works that dissect the human psyche. From feminist dystopia of The Water Cure, where isolation and survival blur, to the haunting tale of obsession and desire in Cursed Beard, Sophie reveals how she crafts worlds where control, power, and consequences collide.
Kids will learn about the famous street artist Banksy and create their own graffiti-inspired artwork on canvas. Using stencils and sprays of vibrant colors, they will make a bold statement with a touch of street flair.
Are my feelings important? Yes! Everything you feel matters.
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