THE SUNDAY TIMES OXFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL-
What's it all about then Henrietta? Over 400 writers will descend on Christ Church college, Oxford, to talk, debate, and discuss ideas at the 2009 festival.
Who? 2010 tba....
Where? Christ Church, Oxford | AA Route Planner | multimap
When? March 20 - 28, 2010
How much? £2 -£7.50
Why go? In the historic college of Christ Church , with a sumptuous line-up, it's everyone's chance to get the cerebral matter working in one of sacred spots of literature as the corridors and quads turn into into a hub of ideas. Spring will be sprung in this delightful University City. Go on take a punt!
Festival Website: http://www.sundaytimes-oxfordliteraryfestival.co.uk
E-Mail: info@sundaytimes-oxfordliteraryfestival.co.uk
2009 Festival Directors:
Sally Dunsmore
Angela Prysor-Jones
Past Festivals? In 2009 The 2009 festival kicked off with the historian David Starkey talking about his lifelong obse
ssion with Henry VIII. Festival-goers can listen to Mario Vargas Llosa, the distinguished Latin American novelist, talking in the Sheldonian Theatre about his life and career, catch Ian McEwan in conversation, or hear Orange prize-winning Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on her new book. PD James will accept a lifetime achievement award, and Aravind Adiga, the 2008 Man-Booker winner, will talk about his hugely popular novel The White Tiger.
Who in 2009 ? Mario Vargas Llosa, Ian McEwan, Sadie Jones, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Michael Morpurgo, Aravind Adiga, Kate Summerscale, PD James, Malorie Blackman, David Starkey, Kate Atkinson, Helen Dunmore, and many many more.....
Volunteers
Every festival need to recruit volunteers , and Oxford is no exception. These are the indispensable people who help so successfully in creating the relaxed atmosphere of the Festival and ensuring that events run smoothly. At Oxford t he days are split into three shifts . If you can offer a minimum of three shifts over the week then the organisers would like to hear from you. Please e-mail your name and address to info@sundaytimes-oxfordliteraryfestival.co.uk and they will get in touch with you during planning for each year’s Festival in January and February
