Angela Carter

Welcome to the official website of late Angela Carter, novelist, poet, short story writer & one of the most original voices in the 20th century English literature.

This website is aimed at the general reader. It contains information on her books, her publishers, how to contact the Estate as well as news about forthcoming reissues, other books and links to interviews and articles.

Of Wolves & Women

Hattie Morahan as Angela Carter

On August 4, BBC Two will broadcast Of Wolves and Women, a dark and delicious foray into Angela Carter’s extraordinary life narrated by by Sally Phillips. The programme will be available on BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast.

Hattie Morahan plays the young Angela (with extracts from unpublished letters and diaries), while Maureen Lipman, Kelly MacDonald and Laura Fraser read from Carter’s fiction.

Including rare archive and family photos, with contributions from Angela’s friends, family, students and admirers – including Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie, Jeanette Winterson and Anne Enright. (read more here)

Old Vic to stage “Wise Children”

A new adaptation of Angela Carter’s novel, Wise Children, will open Matthew Warchus’ fourth Season as Artistic Director of The Old Vic in October, with a second production to follow.

Created and led by Emma Rice, Wise Children will conceive, create and present world-class, innovative ensemble theatre; a culmination of the process and ethos Emma has developed over her theatrical career. Her bold, imaginative productions and gift for storytelling have made her one of the most important and acclaimed directors working today.

For more information on the production (and to book tickets, visit the Old Vic website)