Category: David Cohen Prize
Remembering Tom Stoppard, 1937-2025
We were saddened to learn of the death of Sir Tom Stoppard, regarded as one of Britain’s most remarkable and...
Remembering Edna O’Brien, 1930–2024
Recognised by many as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, Edna O’Brien had a career lasting more...
Remembering John Burnside, 1955-2024
John Burnside was extraordinary. As a writer, he had a tremendous talent, which he displayed so fluently across genres. Poetry....
John Burnside wins the David Cohen Prize for Literature 2023
The John S Cohen Foundation and New Writing North are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 David...
Discover our Autumn Season
Our autumn programme is here – and it’s bigger than ever. There have never been more ways for readers and...
Judges announced for David Cohen Prize for Literature 2023
We are delighted to announce the judges for the David Cohen Prize for Literature 2023. The prize was founded in...
Padraig Regan wins the Clarissa Luard Award
We are thrilled that Padraig Regan has won the Clarissa Luard Award. The Clarissa Luard Award was founded in 2005...
David Cohen Prize for Literature 2021: Colm Tóibín awarded prestigious prize
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2021 David Cohen Prize for Literature. Unveiled on Monday evening in...
David Cohen Prize for Literature 2019: EDNA O’BRIEN awarded prestigious prize
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2019 David Cohen Prize for Literature. Unveiled on Tuesday night at...
Judges announced for David Cohen Prize for Literature
On 15 April we held the first judges’ meeting for the David Cohen Prize for Literature. The prize recognises...
David Cohen Prize and Clarissa Luard Award announced
On the evening of 8 November 2017 we hosted the awards ceremony for the David Cohen Prize for Literature and...
