Henley Literary Festival
What? Chi-chi literature festival attracting prominent writers and journalists. Big events in an intimate setting.
The fourth Henley Literary Festival, will take place from September 29 to October 3, 2010 and the orga
nisers tell us it is is "bigger and better than ever'.
Appearances from the likes of Melvyn Bragg, Alexei Sayle (right) , Antonia Fraser and Craig Brown are among the 100 events held throughout the town at a range of venues including the Kenton Theatre and the River and Rowing Museum.
This year's cast also includes, Max Hastings, Penelope Lively, Gervase Phinn, Andrew O'Hagan, Stephen Berkoff, Lionel Shriver and Simon Kernick with the world of Westminster is represented by Shirley Williams, Chris Mullin and Will Hutton. For the 'littlies' there is a Children's Festival strand and for the frustrated authors amongst us workshops aimed at would-be writers.
The popular River Readings return with Love Letters and War Poetry featuring as themes on the boats that cruise down the Thames.
Who? In 2010 - Melvyn Bragg, Antonia Fraser, Craig Brown , Alexei Sayle, Max Hastings, Penelope Lively, Gervase Phinn, Andrew O'Hagan, Stephen Berkoff, Lionel Shriver and Simon Kernick, Shirley Williams, Chris Mullin and Will Hutton.
When? October 1-3, 2010
Where? The riverside town of Henley-on-Thames hosts this 5 day event | AA Route Planner | multimap
How much? £5 to £9 for all events as a guide but check official site.
Festival Website: www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk
Tel: 01189 724 700
Previous festivals: Michael Palin, Craig Brown, Boris Johnson, Jeremy Paxman (bio), Charley Boorman , Michael Winner, Gavin Esler and Kate Williams, Irvine Welsh, Libby Purves, Fay Weldon, Diana Quick
