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Jasmine Elmer: Slay

Who really slayed the dragons? Join mythologist Jasmine Elmer as she uncovers the hidden history of female dragon slayers in Slay .Across cultures and centuries…

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Ijeoma Uchegbu: The Wondrous Chemistry Of Everyday Life

What can chemistry reveal about what it means to be human?Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbus book, Chain Reaction , is a vivid and deeply personal journey into the…

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Helen Bain + Lori Inglis Hall: Hilary Mantel Emerging Writers Event

The Daffodil Days offers a rich, multi-voiced portrait of Sylvia Plaths final year in Devon, capturing a rural community on the cusp of change.

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Bryony Gordon: People Pleaser

Do you find yourself saying yes when you really mean no?Join the brilliant Bryony Gordon for a warm, funny and unflinchingly honest event celebrating her debut…

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Alev Scott: Cash Cow

Should surrogacy be paid or banned altogether? Is it right to pay more for VIP egg donors?

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Daniel Hahn: Shakespeare In Translation

What does it mean to translate Shakespeare? When we change all the poetry, all the wordplay, all the syntax - all the words - is it still Shakespeare?

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Arthur Snell: Elemental

What will living on a warmer planet look like?Within this century, a new era of extreme weather will threaten Indias ability to grow rice, make it impossible fo…

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John Crace: How Does This Government Thing Work Again?

Does satire help us navigate a political world that often feels stranger than fiction?Prepare for an evening of razor-sharp wit as celebrated Guardian political…

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Budlitfest Book Quiz

Fancy a fun night out with a bookish twist? Join quiz mistresses Cathy Rentzenbrink and Jennie Godfrey for the inaugural BudLitFest Book Quiz - an evening of li…

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Emma Stonex: The Sunshine Man

Look no further for your next page turner!Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters joins us to talk about her gripping book, The Sunshine Man .

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Lord Peter Ricketts: Peace Makers

What if the Second World War was won not just on the battlefield - but across negotiating tables, in embassies and behind closed doors?Join Lord Ricketts for a…

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Featheredness: Printmaking Workshop

Inspired by the birdlife on the Lower Otter Estuary, join this fun and friendly printmaking workshop to create your own original prints with collagraph and mono…

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Rachael Stirling: All About My Mother: The Life Of Diana Rigg

Whats it like being Diana Riggs daughter? Join acclaimed actress Rachael Stirling for an intimate conversation about her mother.

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Oliver Bullough: Everybody Loves Our Dollars

Leading investigative journalist Oliver Bullough joins us for a wildly thrilling expos of the dark financial secrets at the heart of the global economy.Without…

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Claudia Hammond: Overwhelmed

All of us are familiar with the unsettling sensation of overwhelm. It's as if there's ever more to do, and ever less time in which to do it.

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Peter Fiennes: A Journey Round France In The Company Of Great Writers

Join acclaimed writer Peter Fiennes in the company of some of Frances greatest writers as he celebrates French literature, art, landscape, food and wine, and ex…

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Amy Jeffs: Arthur - A New Life

How do myths survive and why do we keep remaking them?Sunday Times bestselling author Amy Jeffs brings us a reimagining of the legendary king through early medi…

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Dominic Gregory: Lifeboat At The End Of The World

Most of us will never experience what it means to put our lives on the line for strangers at sea. Join RNLI volunteer Dominic Gregory for a gripping account of…

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Dominic Dromgoole: Time Frames

What can a century of theatre tell us about a century of change?Join former Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe, Dominic Dromgoole, for a witty and wide-ra…

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Emily Howes: Mrs Dickens

London, 1835. Kate Hogarth falls in love with a young Charles Dickens but as his fame rises, her place in his story begins to shrink.

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Richard Collett: Along The Borders

How do borders divide us and how do they quietly bring us together?Join Devon-based travel writer Richard Collett for a fascinating journey through the UKs bord…

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Cathy Rentzenbrink: The Agatha Christie Cure

Can a book change the course of your life?One Christmas, Festival President Cathy Rentzenbrink, drained by life's upheavals, turned to her first literary love,…

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Giles Milton: Empire At The Edge Of The World

One mans obsession with empire sent fifteen people into the Arctic but only one would return.Join bestselling historian Giles Miltonas he reveals the sweeping (…

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Featheredness: Creative Walking & Writing Workshop

Join novelist, sound artist and creative writing academic Ellen Wiles for a bird-themed walk around the Lower Otter Estuary, listening, watching and imaginative…

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Dr Alan Desmond: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food

Can what you eat really shape how long (and how well) you live?Join NHS gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond as he reveals how the modern food environment is quie…

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Charlotte Higgins: Art In A Time Of War

The Guardian Chief Culture Writer Charlotte Higginsnever expected to report from a war zone.But in 2022 she travelled to Ukraine and found a country where cultu…

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Jennie Godfrey: The Barbeque At No 9

Were so thrilled to welcome back Jennie Godfrey with her brilliant second novel, in conversation with festival president Cathy Rentzenbrink.Summer, 1985.

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Jane Corry: How to Write Your Life Story in Six Easy Steps

Writing your life story doesn't have to take years! Join Sunday Times bestseller Jane Corry who will talk you through six easy ways of describing the important…

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Andrew Miller: Arvon Masterclass: Follow the Spark!

Join Arvon and Booker-shortlisted novelist Andrew Miller for an inspiring fiction workshop that asks: what fires you up as a writer?

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Caroline Quentin: Drawn to Nature

How can the natural world help us find joy and connection in everyday life? Join Caroline Quentin as she celebrates Drawn to Nature, an uplifting exploration of…

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Olly Smith: Death by Noir

What begins with a glass of something excellent... can end very badly indeed. Join bestselling wine expert, broadcaster and author Olly Smith as he discusses hi…

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Amanda Craig and Leon Craig: Things I Wish I'd Known As a Novelist

Is creative writing taught or is it something you learn the hard way? And what does it really take to sustain a life as a novelist Today? Two novelists, a gener…

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Karl Nova: Rhythm and Poetry With Karl Nova

Award-winning author, hip hop artist and performance poet Karl Nova brings words to life in this high-energy event.

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Sophy Henn: I Want Everything

Big Ghost wants ALL the things! But Little Ghost shows that what they really need is a friend to help them out... Join award-winning author-illustrator Sophy He…

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Cathy Rentzenbrink: Write With Cathy & Agatha

Have you always wanted to write but don't know where to start? Cathy Rentzenbrink invites you to explore writing as a source of creativity, confidence and wellb…

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The Take 4 Band: Jazz Concert

The Take 4 band bring a concert version of their fun mix of swing, jazz and blues to the marquee. All profits going towards books for the local Foodbank to dist…

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Louie Stowell: Loki - a Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos

Calling all mischief-makers! Bestselling author and Norse myth superfan Louie Stowell comes to Budleigh to share her hit Loki series.

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Sophy Henn: Happy Hills

Welcome to Happy Hills - it's a place where anything can happen! Join Sophy Henn, author/illustrator extraordinaire of the hilariously funny graphic novel serie…

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Olly Smith: Death By Noir

What begins with a glass of something excellent can end very badly indeed.Join bestselling wine expert, broadcaster and author Olly Smith as he discusses his sp…

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Ramzee: Cartoon Drawing Workshop

Join award-winning storyteller, cartoonist and The Cheat Book creator RAMZEE for a fun, interactive session on turning ideas into stories.

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Maz Evans: the Last Bard

Dive into the world of Shakespeare with superstar author Maz Evans, creator of the Who Let the Gods Out series and new book The Last Bard, in a fun-filled hour…

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Becca Rogers: Workshop - Monsters, Myths and Mermaids

A fun, interactive workshop inspired by author Becca Rogers swashbuckling novel Scamp Saltbrace and The Tidal Clock.

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Rob Biddulph: Draw With Rob - the Last Wolf

Ready to draw, laugh and howl at the moon? Join multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph for a fun-filled family event packed with creativity and…

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Dr Alan Desmond: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food

Can what you eat really shape how long (and how well) you live?Join NHS gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond as he reveals how the modern food environment is quie…

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Jack the Ripper: Theatre show

A steampunk drama exploring some of the theories and mysteries around the Victorian serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.Frederick Abberline, a tormented but…

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The Full Monty

Six unemployed Sheffield steelworkers. One outrageous idea. Absolutely nothing left to lose Based on the smash-hit film, The Full Monty is a hilarious, heartfel…

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Frozen Jr. - Saturday Matinee

Exmouth youth theatre presents Frozen jr.Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway and West End musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle…

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Frozen Jr. - Saturday Evening

Exmouth youth theatre presents Frozen jr.Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway and West End musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle…

Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton