"During my time at the residency, I am eager to explore the local countryside and visit nearby farms to immerse myself in the regional ecology."

"I think a daily, dedicated writing practice, and the time and space to do this consistently, will create good momentum for my novel."

"I think I will find both the space to focus on my writing and a motivating environment to share with other writers."

The upcoming participants of the 2026 Fall Residency will be joining a program being re-imagined in real time, and a large part of shaping what comes next.

"My focus during the residency is to pivot into fiction. To date, I have worked in theatre, screen and opera. Thematically, I explore African diasporic identities, folklore, womanhood, politics, class, migration and liminality."