Dame Vikki Heywood | Miss Veal and Miss Ham

Dame Vikki Heywood is coming to Winchester to discuss her new book Miss Veal and Miss Ham and her journey into fiction after a stellar career in the arts.

She brings a lifetime of storytelling experience to her novel, shaped by decades working at the very heart of British cultural life. Dame Vikki Heywood has enjoyed an extraordinary career behind the scenes, including senior roles at the Royal Court Theatre and as Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

In Miss Veal and Miss Ham she explores the forgotten history of women who were portrayed as spinsters and companions but were in fact lovers behind closed doors.   In this lively conversation, she will talk about her book, her inspirations, her route to publication, and how her experiences in performance and cultural leadership have influenced her writing. Expect insights into creativity, reinvention, and the thrill of telling new stories in a different form from one of the most influential figures in British cultural life.