Call out: Immersive murder mystery drama commission - 2026

The commissioned piece will celebrate the British Library Living Knowledge Network Exhibition Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

Nottingham City Libraries and Inspire want to find drama practitioner/s who get excited about making new work, like to think imaginatively, and enjoy working in collaboration.

nottinghamcitylibraries.co.uk

inspireculture.org.uk

We are members of the British Library Living Knowledge Network (LKN). LKN is a UK-wide partnership of national and public libraries. Together we share ideas and spark connections between libraries, their collections and their people.

Created by the British Library to explore new ways for libraries across the country to work as one, the network currently includes over 20 public libraries, the British Library itself, the National Library of Scotland and the National Library of Wales.

The Living Knowledge Network is the only network of its kind in the UK and is centred on exchanging knowledge and developing memorable experiences for public library users, from simultaneous UK-wide exhibitions to leadership and development.

living-knowledge-network.co.uk

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery Exhibition

Delve into the remarkable life and legacy of the bestselling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie, at an exhibition opening at the British Library and Living Knowledge Network partner libraries in October 2026. From her best-loved characters including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, to her impact on crime writers today, unravel the secrets behind the Queen of Crime’s enduring appeal.

Events.bl.uk/exhibitions/agathachristie

We will establish a city/county partnership model across neighbouring library services. The immersive drama commission will reach communities in:

Nottingham Central, Strelley Road, Hyson Green, St Ann’s, Mansfield Central, Kirkby in Ashfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Hucknall.