SCARBOROUGH LITERATURE FESTIVAL
What's it all about then ? A chance to meet your favourite authors in this famous seaside town.
Who? Speakers this year are Gervase Phinn, Lindsey Davis, P.C. Doherty, Salley Vickers, Kathy Lette, Adele Parks, Helen Rappaport, Tom Holt, Michael Leach, Phillippa Gregory, Robert Goddard, Mike Pannett, Adam Roberts, Tim Bowler, Jacqueline Yallop, David Nobbs, Belinda Bauer and Dame Stella Rimington.
The renowned storyteller Ben Haggarty will be bringing his chilling interpretation of 'Frankenstein' and audiences of all ages are sure to enjoy 'The Story of the Beano comic'.
Local talent is also showcased and Ali Watt (Beach Hut Theatre) will rip open the 'Lady Luckybag' to reveal a collection of short performances by new local female writing talent. The Poetry Business will bring some of its rising stars including Scarborough's own Michael Di Placido. Murder and intrigue, gothic horror, nostalgia, wildlife, laughter and possibly some tears...just some of the ingredients for a perfect Long Weekend.
When? The Long Weekend, Thursday 15 Sunday 18 April , 2010
Where? Scarborough, Yorkshire, AA Route Planner |multimap
How much? Check site
Festival Website: WEB SITE DOWN 15TH aPRIL ? www.scarboroughliteraturefestival.co.uk
Tickets available from
Scarborough Tourist Information Centre, Brunswick Centre, Scarborough, YO11 1UE or by telephone on 01723 372075 (Literature Festival tickets only)
Previous festivals:
2009 Kate Adie , Jackie Kay, Lee Child, Libby Purves, Alison Weir, John Harvey, Simon Kernick, Terrance Dicks, Jenni Murray, James Nash, David Hewson, Graham Hurley, Tracy Borman, Sarah Gristwood, Kate Williams
Mark Billingham - "I had a fantastic time at the Festival which was one of the very best I have attended. Considering that this was only your second year, I think that is truly remarkable and the festival can only go from strength to strength. Thanks for the warm welcome and for a wonderfully run event. I would come back like a shot."
Stephen Booth - "I just want to say a big 'thank you' to you, and all the staff and volunteers, for the work you put in to organising the crime fiction panel at the festival on Saturday. It seemed to be a great success, and I certainly enjoyed myself! Congratulations on a great event."
Natasha Cooper - "Thank you for all your brilliant organisation at the Festival. You and your colleagues did an amazing job and I enjoyed the whole experience."
Carol Drinkwater - "Thank you for the welcome, for the fabulous reception Scarborough gave me and for the kindness shown to me by everyone. I felt quite high when I left."
Denise Mina - "Thank you so much for having me at the festival. I had a lovely time. Both the organisation and the audiences were delightful. I can't say enough about the enthusiasm and kindness of the people who were working there and was especially pleased to be introduced to everyone working there, not just the prefects!"
