Riddler in Resident at Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral’s final Riddler in Residence is storyteller, author, kindness campaigner and tree planter, Bernadette Russell. Bernadette has performed and curated shows for many popular venues and festivals including Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Thames Festival, WOW festival, and Latitude. She is also the author of six non-fiction books for children and adults, the most recent of which is Conversations on Kindness published on 27 March 2025.

As Riddler in Residence, Bernadette will be working with the public, local organisations and community groups to co-create a literary response to Exeter Cathedral’s fascinating collections, including medieval wax votives and the 10th century Exeter Book, and inspired by the theme of ‘Thank You’.

Bernadette will be delivering public activity on the following dates:

Exeter Central Library Tuesdays 20 & 27 May – details here: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/riddler-in-residence-creative-writing-workshops-at-exeter-library/

Cathedral Green (or inside if the weather is bad) Monday 26, Wednesday 28 and Saturday 31 May: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/riddler-in-residence-creative-writing-on-cathedral-green/

She will also be taking part in the following events:

Exeter Independent Market (Cathedral Green) Saturday 24 May: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/exeter-independent-market-may/

Exeter City of Literature Book Market (Cathedral Green) Sunday 8 June: https://www.exetercityofliterature.com/current-projects/the-book-market