Festival Programme

Sunday's Events

EventDescriptionTimeWhere
Cathy CassidyWith a staggering 20,000 members in her fan club Cathy Cassidy hits the spot with her particular blend of warm, funny, magical and tender ...11:00 amADC Theatre
Jill Paton-Walsh and Nicola UpsonStart your Wordfest Sunday morning with cherished local crime writer Jill Paton-Walsh and fresh new talent Nicola Upson. Quintessential English crime at its best. Introduced by ...11:00 amThe McCrum Lecture Theatre
John MullanPride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Robinson Crusoe and many more where all first published without their authors' names upon them. John Mullan’s Anonymity, ...11:00 amCripps Court
Where Next For Writers?This panel discussion will answer your questions about what to do if you are serious about developing your writing. Are MAs in creative writing ...12:00 pmCripps Court
Folktale fun at the FitzA practical folktale workshop where you can hear some old stories, illustrate your own version of a folktale, learn to bind your own book ...12:00 pmThe Fitzwilliam Museum
Andy StantonPrepare to be entertained and rib-tickled as the prizewinning You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! returns with his latest zany and evil escapades. Described ...12:30 pmThe McCrum Lecture Theatre
Sara ParetskyThe hugely popular creator of VI Warshawski graces our shores with her new novel, Bleeding Kansas. Her new standalone novel is a compelling portrait ...12:30 pmADC Theatre
Tim HarfordTim Harford’s The Undercover Economist has been translated into twenty languages. Television presenter, award winning journalist and columnist, Tim will talk about his latest ...12:30 pmCripps Court
Make The Most of Your Book GroupA great outing for your book group! The Guardian’s John Mullan will be here to guide you through the essential elements of novels. Examples ...2:00 pmCripps Court
Debut PoetsLuke Kennard, Daljit Nagra & Kathryn Simmonds. Wordfest’s first debut poets event is a remarkable feast of breathtaking talent. Don’t miss it. Sponsored by The Stradivari ...2:00 pmThe McCrum Lecture Theatre
Family Bookmaking WorkshopLearn how to make your own book using the exhibition French Tapestry and illustration to give you some ideas. Age 7+ (Price per pair) 2:00 pmThe Fitzwilliam Museum
Fay WeldonAn irrepressible literary figure, Fay Weldon has entertained four generations of readers with her sparkling wit and libidinous prose. On dazzling form with her latest novel, ...2:00 pmADC Theatre
Misha GlennyFor three years Misha Glenny has been recording stories from the global underworld. He has spoken to countless gangsters, policemen and victims of organised crime ...2:00 pmCripps Court
Adrian Monck and Allison PearsonAs recent scandals force us to question our faith in the media, Adrian Monck, author of Can You Trust the Media? and Allison Pearson journalist and ...3:30 pmCripps Court
Mark Billingham and John HarveyCome and spend an enthralling hour in the company of two world class crime witers who are discussing their detectives, Tom Thorne and Charlie ...3:30 pmADC Theatre
Linda Grant and Melissa BennA chance to hear two leading writers of fiction and non-fiction with a political bias, read from and discuss their new novels. Linda Grant ...3:30 pmCripps Court
Meg RosoffOne of those rare authors whose work genuinely satisfies both the adolescent and adult reader. Author of award winning novels, How I Live Now ...5:00 pmThe McCrum Lecture Theatre
Neil Boorman and John NaishWhat are the dangers of having too much of everything? how can we live happier, healthier, and greener lives? can we live without labels ...5:00 pmThe McCrum Lecture Theatre
Alan SillitoeFrom his highly-acclaimed first books ¬ Saturday Night And Sunday Morning and The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner ¬ to his more recent ...5:00 pmADC Theatre
Suite FrançaiseDon’t miss this wonderful opportunity to eavesdrop on what promises to be a fascinating and illuminating conversation between prizewinning translator and Cambridge academic Sandra Smith, translator of Suite ...6:30 pmThe McCrum Lecture Theatre
Ben OkriJoin the Booker prizewinning author of The Famished Road for a party of the soul and mind. Always delightful and captivating, Ben Okri will ...6:30 pmADC Theatre
Jon RonsonAward-winning writer and documentary maker Jon Ronson explores how our everyday lives are determined by the craziest thoughts and obsessions. As hilarious as it is perturbing, ...6:30 pmCripps Court
Who Dares WinsA legend in its own lifetime, the Wordfest Literary Quiz is always a sell-out. Written and presented by Sean Moore and Adrian Frost. 8:00 pmThe Michaelhouse Centre
Changing Lives Poetry PerformanceThe most powerful poetry published by Bloodaxe Books over the last thirty years, Changing Lives presents poetry as it should be experienced, full of ...8:30 pmADC Theatre
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