What’s it all about?
A Literary Festival for the local community, its main attractions aren't TV celebrities but interesting people with interesting things to say. With eighty events in small venues, there is something for everyone with a tremendous ‘buzz’ guaranteed!
What happens?
Located at a variety of venues in central Penzance, the five day festival features talks on a wide range of subjects by best-selling writers, panel discussions on topics such as crime writing and writing for children and there’s a variety of workshops where you can pick up tips on novel writing, drama, poetry writing and writing to enhance well-being. In the Cornish tradition there are some wonderful story-tellers in the line-up too. There’ll be authors in conversation, poetry performances and readings, storytelling, a Poetry Picnic, a Big Read, a literary lunch, and lots of events for children.
How can you take part?
A literary festival is all about words. Even if your interests are specialized ones – art, gardens, photography, archaeology, travel, local history, engineering, social reform – you’ll find something for you at this festival. The festival contributors are interesting people who have interesting stories to tell and an interesting take on life. Because the festival’s venues are small, it’s easy for members of the audience to ask questions and contribute to discussions making for a very informal and lively atmosphere.
Did you know?
Penzance’s’ literary numerous connections include number 25 Chapel Street where Maria Branwell, mother of Charlotte, Anne and Emily Bronte once lived, the ancient Admiral Benbow Inn, inspiration for the first few pages of the famous seafaring novel Treasure Island and the Union Hotel where Charles Dickens used to enjoy a drink.
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Location: Penzance