ALDEBURGH INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL
5 - 7 November 2010
Aldeburgh always generates its own unique atmosphere where, to quote Tom Paulin – one of this year’s 20 featured poets – 'ideas fly about and bang into each other'. Starting with the family event with comic genius John Hegley through visionary encounters with the greatest living English poet Geoffrey Hill to readings by richly-rewarding Americans Philip Levine and Albert Goldbarth, this year’s programme is designed to entertain, stimulate and engage as never before. This year also features The Wonderful Beast Theatre Company performing YES – a specially-created programme of poems and songs celebrating the life and work of Adrian Mitchell, featuring Roger Lloyd-Pack and Diana Quick.
With 47 events – 13 free – you can create your own Festival experience and mix the main readings with workshops, craft talks, discussions, cabaret, masterclass, exhibitions and even an open mic if you want to strut your stuff!
Contact: Box Office
Tel: +44 (0)1728 687110
Website: www.aldeburgh.co.uk
Alternatively contact The Poetry Trust
Tel: +44 (0)1728 687110
E-mail: info@thepoetrytrust.org
Website: www.aldeburgh.co.uk
CHORLEYWOOD LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Chorleywood, Herts
16 - 21 November 2010
Chorleywood Litfest features fascinating events to suit every taste. Last year we welcomed BBC Radio 4's Any Questions programme, hosted an evening with Shirley Williams, a book group discussion with Penelope Lively, a delve into history with Max Arthur, laughed with Gervaise Phinn, and went exploring with Ranulf Fiennes. We also offer creative writing and events for children. There are also writing competitions for all ages. Whether you are a budding writer or want to meet your favourite writer, we are passionate about inspiring you. Visit our website to find out the most up-to-date news about this year's events. We are also on Facebook. Tickets on sale from end of September.
Contact: The Chorleywood Bookshop
4 New Parade
Chorleywood
Hertfordshire
WD3 5NJ
Tel: +44 (0)1923 283566
Web links: www.cwlitfest.org
FOLKESTONE BOOK FESTIVAL
6 - 14 November 2010
Now in its 8th year, the Folkestone Book Festival will play host to a packed week of entertaining live performances from well known and emerging authors and poets including a wide number of events for children and young people.
Contact: Roberta Spicer (Festival Organiser)
The Creative Foundation
The Block
65-69 Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1JR
Tel: +44 (0)1303 858500
Fax: +44 (0)1303 223761
E-Mail: Roberta@creativefoundation.org.uk
Web links: http://www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk
Lennoxlove Book Festival 2010
19 - 21 November 2010
Lennoxlove Book Festival
Haddington House
28 Sidegate
Haddington
EH41 4BU
Tel: +44 (0)7929 435575
E-mail: info@lennoxlovebookfestival.com
Web Links: www.lennoxlovebookfestival.com
NORTHERN CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL
Blyth Community College, Northumberland
8 - 20 November 2010
NCBF is Europe's largest children's book festival. More than 40 of the UK's finest children's writers, poets, illustrators and storytellers are taking part this year.
Contact: Ann Key (Chair)
22 Highbury
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 3DY
Tel: +44 (0)191 281 3289
E-Mail: info@ncbf.org.uk
Web links: http://www.ncbf.org.uk
RICHMOND UPON THAMES LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2010
Various dates in November 2010
November 2010 will see the annual Richmond upon Thames Literature Festival (formerly known as Book Now) enter its nineteenth year. With exciting developments and an extended program the festival proves to be going from strength to strength. Running throughout November, there will be a lively selection of literature events, at interesting varied venues across the borough, from which to pick and choose.
The line up for 2010 features high-profile authors, TV personalities, journalists, poets, politicians and some newer voices; all of which mean a diverse and enthralling array of literary delights for all ages to enjoy. Highlights of this year’s event include Clive James, Richard Cohen, Virginia Ironside, Peter Snow, Quentin Letts, Geoff Dyer and Tony Parsons. In previous years we have included events with the likes of Ben Fogle and James Cracknell, Dom Joly, Will Self and Vince Cable.
Contact: Anna Ramsay (Arts Coordinator)
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Arts Service
Orlean House Gallery
Riverside
Twickenham
TW1 3DJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 8831 6494
Fax: +44 (0)20 8940 7568
E-Mail: anna.ramsay@richmond.gov.uk
www.richmondliterature.com
SMALL PUBLISHERS FAIR
13 - 14 November 2010
International artists’ book fair now in it’s eighth year. Featuring over fifty publishers of books by contemporary artists, poets, writers and composers. Plus readings, talks and book launches. Browse and buy unique publications including beautifully printed limited editions and a huge range of books and magazines, postcards and ephemera. Meet and talk with artists, designers, poets and publishers.
Contact: Martin Rogers
Venue: Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square
London
WC1R 4RL
Email: info@rgap.co.uk
SOUTHWOLD LITERATURE FESTIVAL
11 - 15 November 2010
Part of the Ways with Words series of literature festivals, Southwold Literature Festival is held in a small seaside resort, gives people a chance to engage with books and ideas. Speakers at past festivals included: Jeremy Paxman, Melvyn Bragg, Victoria Glendinning, Edna & Denis Healey, Jenny Uglow, Jan Dalley, Shirley Williams and many more.
Contact: Kay Dunbar
Ways with Words
Droridge Farm
Dartington,Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JQ
Tel: +44 (0)1803 867373 (Box office)
Fax: +44 (0)1803 863688
E-Mail: admin@wayswithwords.co.uk
Web links: http://www.wayswithwords.co.uk
THE LONDON HISTORY FESTIVAL
15 to 25 November 2010
The London History Festival enables you to engage with some of today's bestselling historians. The distinguished authors including Antony Beevor, Roger Moorhouse, Susan Ronald and Saul David, both entertain and enlighten through their books and talks. The authors will be available for book signing sessions and chats once the talks are completed.
Contact: Richard Foreman (Festival Organiser)
Kensington Central Library
Phillimore Walk
London
W8 7RX
England
E-mail: richardforeman.chalke@hotmail.co.uk
Web link: www.londonhistoryfestival.com
UEA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL
October - December 2010 (dates tbc)
Speakers in the past have included Michael Ondaatje, Nawal El Saadawi, Doris Lessing, P. D. James, Claire Tomalin, Michael Frayn, Roy Hattersley, Stephen Poliakoff and Michael Holroyd.
The Arthur Miller Centre
Lecture Theatre 1
University of East Anglia
Norwich
Box Office: + 44 (0)1603508050
WAYS WITH WORDS LITERATURE FESTIVAL
St. Edmund’s Hall, Southwold, Suffolk
11-15 November 2010
The charming seaside resort of Southwold with its beach huts, inland lighthouse and fishing harbour is a popular venue for this immensely popular festival run in conjunction with Adnams’ hotels. Small in comparison to other festivals, events tend to sell out early.
Past speakers include: Michael Buerk, Jane Gardam, Roy Hattersley, Brian Keenan, John Julius Norwich, Jeremy Paxman, Michael Palin, Polly Toynbee, Salley Vickers and Shirley Williams. Programme available August 2010.
Web links: www.wayswithwords.co.uk
WORDPOOL
5-12 November 2011
Wordpool is Blackpool Arts and Library Services 5th annual festival of words. Already confirmed for 2011 – exciting new voices Jenn Ashworth, Jo Bell, Michael Stewart, Alistair Stewart, Fran Sandham, Meg Gardiner and Jon Gomm. Planned events, workshops and discussions take place in various venues around Blackpool and will include, Too Much Information with Jo Bell and Jenn Ashworth, All About Books - from book binding to kindle, Dancing with Words, the Reading Agency's Reading Places celebration, Comedy Carpet, Diversions, Word Swap, If You Go Down To The Woods Today… an exciting family day with Horse and Bamboo’s wonderful new show ‘Red Riding Hood’, storytime with some of our best loved children’s authors, the story sock tree, teddybears’ library, gingerbread corner and much more…
Wordpool 2011 is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
Contact: Lynne Pattinson & Jane Brooks
Festival Directors
Arts & Library Services
3rd Floor Municipal Buildings
Corporation Street
Blackpool
Lancs FY1 1NF
UK
Tel: +44 01253 478238/8091
E-mail: artsdevelopment@blackpool.gov.uk
Weblink: http://blackpoolwordpool.wordpress.com | www.blackpool.gov.uk/Services/A-F/ArtsWordpool
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