Graham Greene Festival

What: Now in its 13th year, The Graham Greene Festival celebrates the life and work of the author and playwright. Events include guest speakers such as the former chief correspondent for the BBC, film showings, writing workshops, concluding with a one day course for aspiring writers. Organised by the Graham Greene Birthplace Trust, celebrating the author’s life and work with films, talks, dinners and discussions.

Where: Venues in central Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (Greene King Country)

When: 2010 TBA - (Thursday October 1 to Sunday October 4, 2009)

How much: £8-£22, discounted season tickets are available, and some events free for under 21s. (discounts for members of the Graham Greene Birthplace Trust)

Who? In 2009 - Kate Adie

Michael Billington

Drama Critic of The Guardian

Author of 'One Night Stands: A Critic's View of Modern British Theatre' and 'State of the Nation: British Theatre since 1945'

Prof. David Crystal

Department of Linguistics, University of Bangor

Recent publications include the second editions of

'The Cambridge Encyclopedia of English Language', 'The Language Revolution',

'The Stories of English', and 'Pronouncing Shakespeare'

Chris Hull

Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies

Nottingham University

Researcher on Anglo-Cuban relations and related diplomatic correspondence, a study inspired by 'Our Man in Havana'

Festival Website: www.grahamgreenefestival.com Tel: 01442 866694