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THE CARNEGIE 10 by Nicola Baldwin
NT Connections 2027
When a disparate group of young people using their local Carnegie Library on the day the council announces it will be closed decide at the end of that day not to leave, there begins a community occupation like no other. Variously homeless, activist, academic, isolated, ambitious or troubled, with dreams of being a librarian, a writer, an influencer, a security guard, or a better parent: each has their personal reasons to stay...
As their nine-day occupation gathers momentum it attracts the attention of local then national news and they find themselves at the eye of a media storm which re-energises their community but tests friendships and allegiances to breaking point. Together they are strong. But can they stay together long enough to save the library and change their lives?
Inspired by the true story of South London’s Herne Hill Carnegie Library occupation in 2016.
Coming to a theatre near you and the NT in 2027...