Online talk – Imagining Thrutopias: How we made it through
Find out about a York community creative writing project that used ‘thrutopia’ fiction as an alternative to dystopian/doom-laden narratives about climate change.
The online event will showcase the ‘How We Made It Through’ project and anthology, as well as introducing the concept of thrutopia fiction and celebrating a local grassroots initiative.
Hear from Rupert Read, creator of the concept of Thrutopia; learn about the radical intentions behind the publication and its design, print and distribution of the anthology; enjoy short readings from contributors (poetry and prose); and view some of the illustrations included in the anthology.
Join us and let’s imagine, with realistic hope, how we could make it through, and what that means for action we can do in the here and now.
This event will take place live on Zoom Webinar. You will receive a link to join a couple of days before the event and a reminder an hour before. During the event, you can ask questions via a Q&A function, but audience cameras and microphones will remain muted throughout.
This event is presented by Planet South Bank, a community climate group in York, UK.
How We Made It Through
Copies of the anthology are available free for download and in print on a pay-as-you-feel basis. The anthology has a foreword by Rupert Read, creator of the concept of Thrutopia and a response by Manda Scott, a thrutopian fiction writer and renowned podcaster. Riso printing was used because of its particularly low environmental impact compared to traditional printing methods. The publication was funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Emerging Futures programme.
- Thursday 11 June 2026, 6pm to 7pm
- Online only
- Free admission, booking required.
