Charleston - an artists home and garden

The Charleston Trust would like to thank all of the partners and sponsors of Small Wonder 2008 for their support:

And all those supporters who have chosen to remain anonymous.

"The best literary festival I have ever attended."
William Trevor Sept 2006

Are short stories what novelists knock off when they are feeling lazy, or are they the jewels of fiction: dazzling, flawless gems, with no superfluous bling? Make up your own mind in the club-like atmosphere of the Charleston barns, where you can pick and mix between poignant, fantastical, surreal, humorous, experimental, prize-winning, classical and contemporary short fiction, as well as between various ways of setting words in motion: traditional readings, tutorials, illustrated talks, digital demonstrations, films, dramatisations, re-interpretations and a chance to participate in the Small Wonder Slam.

Now in its fifth year Small Wonder has gone from strength to strength. We have the welcome return of William Trevor, the master of the short story who described Small Wonder as ‘the best literary festival I have ever attended,’ and Ali Smith, who appeared in our inaugural year.

Follow the links to find out more about this unique event in the literary calendar.

All proceeds raised by the above fundraising event is in aid of The Charleston Trust.
The Charleston Trust, Registered Charity No. 1107313, is a non profit making company limited by guarantee.

Registered in England under Company Number 5212725. Registered office: Charleston, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LL.