What's it all about? A new initiative aiming to grow itself into a larger weekend festival by 2013 a yearin which Derry will be celebrating a series of events under the 'City of Culture' banner. This Years Festival is a one day event. The literary stream takes palce alongside music, poetry and a few reitals as far as we can tell.
When? September
Who? 2012 TBA
Where? Prehen House, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
A rare and sophisticated early Georgian family home, Prehen boasts one of Ireland's finest interiors.
It is a designated grade A building of national importance lying within idyllic landscaped parkland and featuring a derelict duck pond, ice house and walled garden.
Home to the historic Knox family, there is a lively and dramatic history ranging from the Legend of Half-Hanged McNaughten to the escape of a German Baron from British authorities. Others were adventurers, writers, pranksters, poets, code-breakers and Bishops.
How much? Tickets are prices at £12, with children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) going free
Festival Website: www.bigoakartsfest.com
In 2010 Colin Bateman, Jennifer Johnston Gerry Anderson, Anita Robinson, Dave Duggan, Jason Johnson, Niall Griffiths
Directions
If you are involved in this festival you can update or change details via the organisers page . Authors can list here.