Breaking the Habit: The Allure of Nuns in Storytelling

From Hollywood films like 'Conclave' and 'Immaculate' to Claire Keegan’s novel 'Small Things Like These', our culture is captivated by nuns and the cloistered life. What draws us to the confinement and devotion of this religious figure?

Join our panellists — non-fiction writer Hetta Howes ('Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife'), novelist Jess Kidd ('Murder at Gull’s Nest'), and memoirist and former nun Catherine Coldstream ('Cloistered') — as they explore the inner and creative freedom embodied by nuns and why they continue to inspire writers, filmmakers, and artists alike. Their discussion will be chaired by Sally-Anne Lomas.

Part of the Festival of Julian 2025. In partnership with the Friends of Julian

You may also like the following events from National Centre for Writing:

• This month, 20th May, 06:00 pm, The Anatomy of Religion: Poetry on Flesh and Faith in Norwich, Norfolk
• This month, 24th May, 12:00 pm, The Harriet Martineau Lecture: Val McDermid in Norwich
• This month, 24th May, 03:00 pm, Flatlands with Danielle Giles & Noreen Masud in Norwich

Also check out other Arts events in Norwich, Literary Art events in Norwich.