Middlesbrough Literary Festival- A Mixture of Allsorts

What? The 3rd annual Literary Festival begins on 4th June with activities in Central Library, Centre Square and mima with poetry, stories, music and activities for all the family. For the younger audience, there is a magician, outdoor games and real life story characters, Horrid Henry and Maisie in Central Library and Centre Square.

A varied programme of events including talks from bestselling crime author Val McDermid and the world-renowned horror writer Ramsey Campbell. Music from Keith James as he performs his popular ‘Songs of Nick Drake’, an event which has previously toured the UK to sell out audiences. 

The ever popular History Wardrobe return to give an entertaining presentation about Georgian life and Teesside University’s Crime and Forensics experts will join three leading crime authors to give a fascinating insight into their work – crime fact meets crime fiction head on! 

Creative writing workshops to help you discover your inner writer or develop your current creative writing skills and a performance poetry workshop with a chance to perform your work on the evening. If you enjoy performing your work, there’ll be opportunities for you to get behind the microphone on 4th June at mima from 6pm. 

For younger audiences, best selling authors Simon Scarrow (Centurion and The Gladiator) Martin Cope and author illustrator Liz Million will make an appearance.

What Makes the Festival Unique?  The festival aims to celebrate the word in all its forms: written, spoken, sung, created...  tagline is 'a mixture of allsorts'

Who? Simon Scarrow (Centurion and The Gladiator), Martin Cope, Liz Million, Val McDermid, Ramsey Campbel

When ? 4 - 24 June, 2011

Where? Various libraries throughout Middlesbrough

How much? Various, fom free to £5 per event

Festival Website: www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/litfest

Telephone for Enquiries? 01642 246362

The festival is co-ordinated and delivered by Middlesbrough Libraries & Information Service and events are hosted in libraries throughout Middlesbrough.  Visit www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/litfest or follow the festival on Twitter @litfestival and Facebook: Middlesbrough Literary Festival.

Previous festivals: Middlesbrough Literary Festival 2009

 

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