Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Returns with Five Days of Thought-Provoking Talks

Strategic Insights -

This year's Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival will take place from September 17-21, featuring a diverse lineup of renowned authors, comedians, and broadcasters. The festival will explore the theme 'Hidden Stories', highlighting overlooked voices, historical perspectives, and contemporary issues. The event will include sessions for writers, creative writing workshops, and a Family Weekend with themed activities and music workshops.

Key Takeaways:

  • The festival will feature talks by acclaimed authors, comedians, and broadcasters, including Alan Davies, Mark Kermode, Larry Lamb, and Al Murray.
  • The theme 'Hidden Stories' will be explored through discussions on overlooked voices, historical perspectives, and contemporary issues.
  • The event will include sessions for writers, creative writing workshops, and a Family Weekend with themed activities and music workshops.
  • The festival will celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with anniversary talks, as well as mark 200 years of train travel and Powderham Castle's history.
  • The festival will also include themed activities and workshops, such as a 'Fairy Tales Musical Mash-Up' event and a presentation by the Earl of Devon on Powderham Castle.
  • Food will be a feature this year, with Pickle Shack offering a new menu of festival platters and Sunday lunch options.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place from September 17-21.
  • The lineup includes comedian Al Murray, comedian and actor Alan Davies, broadcaster Mark Kermode, actor Larry Lamb, historian Tracy Borman, journalist Arifa Akbar, and political commentator Gabriel Gatehouse.
  • The festival will explore the theme 'Hidden Stories', highlighting overlooked voices, historical perspectives, and contemporary issues.
  • The event will include sessions for writers, creative writing workshops, and a Family Weekend with themed activities and music workshops.
  • Food options will include Pickle Shack's new menu of festival platters and Sunday lunch options, starting from £5.

Sources:

  • [Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival website: www.budlitfest.org.uk]
  • [Pete Dadds: photographer for Al Murray]