The programme for the Durham Book Festival has been revealed and tickets are on sale.
The event, which runs between October 9-11, includes Christopher Eccleston, Susanna Clarke, Sophie Irwin, Lucy Foley, Sufiyaan Salam, Neil Tennant, Hollie McNish, James Marriott and many more.Whether you love music and poetry, fantasy and gaming, crime and Regency romance, life writing and local stories, or something else entirely, the festival is for you.
Highlights include:
| An Evening with Hollie McNish and Michael PedersenFriday 9 October, 7-8pm, Gala Theatre Enjoy a heartfelt and hilarious evening of poetry as Hollie McNish reads from her latest collection, Virgin, alongside Scottish poet Michael PedersonThe Working Class Library on Tony Harrison with Special Guest Christopher Eccleston Sunday 11 October, 5-6pm, GalaAward-winning actor Christopher Eccleston joins Richard Benson and Claire Malcolm on the Working Class Library podcast to discuss the legacy of the renowned poet Tony Harrison. He will also be joined by poet Jo Clement.Susanna Clarke: The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City Saturday 10 October, 5-6pm, GalaInternational bestseller Susanna Clarke presents her brand-new novella in the lore of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, following an epic questthrough an otherworldly version of Durham besieged by a fairy host.You can find out more, including how to book tickets, at Durham Book Festival – New Writing North |
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