A warm, welcoming & sociable opening event for this year’s LitFest, to which everyone is welcome.
The Short Story Competition winner will be announced & receive
their prize. Some of the other entrants will be given a chance to regale
us with their stories too, if they wish… and we hope that they do!
Sponsored by Ourtown Magazine.
7.30pm - Free
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7.30pm - Free
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Cupcakes with Carole!
International
bestselling author of more than 22 successful romantic comedy novels,
Carole’s unique sense of humour has won her legions of fans and critical
acclaim all over the world – she is published in more than 30 different
countries. This is an evening not to miss. Come and chat to Carole,
listen to her read from her latest book… and enjoy a cupcake! Carole was born in St Helen's, Merseyside
7.30pm - £8.00
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Simon
Guerrier author of several Dr Who books has also written for Blake’s 7
& over 40 audioplays and award winning short films including Wizard
and Cleaning Up starring Mark Gatiss.
Debbie Challis works at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and
has written several books: The Archaeology of Race, The Harpy Tomb and
The Ottoman Empire.
7.30pm - £5.00
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Moulton and Beyond
9th June 2015
Viva Coffee and Juice Bar
57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DW
David
Yearsley's (Kenneth) new book Winding the Clock Back is set in Moulton in the
1960’s and is fun, evocative and full of village gossip. The book is illustrated by Bill Tidy.
Plus
Debbie Bennett & friends are involved in a community radio play
project in Moulton. They have written 16 episodes and would like to tell
us all about what they are doing.
7.30pm - Free
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Will Butters
10th June 2015
Viva Coffee and Juice Bar
57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DW
Former
Northwich Guardian columnist, Billy Nomates, entertains us in his own
inimitable way. The LitFest just wouldn’t be the same without him… ably
assisted by his friends!
7.30pm - Free
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LitFest At the Folk Club
12th June 2015
Polish Social Club
107 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8AT
Charlotte
Peters-Rock would like to welcome everyone to join them in an evening
of folk music & poetry. Any guests are welcome to take to the stage
to do a song or a reading; they may even be able to be provided with
accompaniment!
7.30pm - Free
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Scriptwriter's Toolkit
13th June 2015
Northwich Library, Witton Street, Northwich CW9 5DR
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Martin Edwards
15th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF
Award-winning
crime writer, Martin has enjoyed international success with his many
novels. A solicitor, he has also written true crime works and seven
legal books. He is a well-known reviewer of crime fiction and legal
books. Martin is delighted to be making a return visit to Northwich,
where he was educated at Sir John Deanes College.
7.30pm - £5.00
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Angela Topping
16th June 2015
Viva Coffee and Juice Bar
57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DW
A
magical night of poetry and music. Music from John & Ailsa Booth,
with poetry from Sarah James, Angela Topping & Edwin Stockdale. Also
includes open floor spots.
7.30pm - Free
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Midsummer Madness
17th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF
"All the world’s a stage and the men and women are merely players on it."….
….the actors audition for a part in ‘Antony & Cleopatra’ and provide
their best party pieces from Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward and Shakespeare,
with music from John & Ailsa Booth.
Mike
& Maureen Melville and their fellow actors perform with poetry,
prose and music for a Hollywood director who is difficult to please. An
hilarious night of high theatre.
7.30pm - £5.00
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Rowan Coleman
19th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF
Rowan
juggles writing novels with raising her family which includes a very
lively set of toddler twins whose main hobby is going in opposite
directions! The Memory Book is Rowan’s eleventh novel and was chosen as
one of the Richard & Judy Autumn Book Club titles for 2014.
Her award winning novel Dearest Rose led her to become an active
supporter of the domestic abuse charity Refuge, donating 100% of
royalties from her e-book novella Woman Walks into a Bar.
7.30pm - £5.00
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Elizabeth Williams
23rd June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF
Elizabeth
is back again by popular demand! In past years she has talked about
Elizabeth Gaskell, Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte and has had us all
completely spellbound. This year we are intrigued, her subject is to be…
Fanny Trollope.
7.30pm - £5.00
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Sorry - Event Cancelled
Sarah Rayner in Conversation
25th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF
Sarah
Rayner is the author of 5 novels, including international bestseller
One Moment,One Morning. Sarah is known for tackling difficult subjects
with empathy & insight. She has also had recent success
self-publishing two self-help books.
Sarah grew up in Richmond, Surrey and now lives in Brighton. She
worked as an advertising copywriter before writing fiction full-time.
She will be In Conversation with Laura Lockington, writer, reviewer,
and queen of all things literary, who returns to host two In
Conversation events.
7.30pm - £5.00
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Carole Solazzo in Conversation
27th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF
Whether
you are a fan of The Archers or Coronation Street this is an evening
not to be missed. Scriptwriter Carole left Ambridge and headed for
Weatherfield. Find out more about her successful scriptwriting career. A
fun evening with two very chatty ladies.
She will be in conversation with Laura Lockington, writer, reviewer,
and queen of all things literary, who returns to host two In
Conversation events.
7.30pm - £5.00
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Into The Breach
30th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF
Our high comedy finale by very talented actor Mark Carey, who has appeared on many TV shows.
Into the Breach is set during the Second World War and is a
nostalgic, funny and moving story which will appeal to all. It is a
vivid portrait of village life, with all seventeen colourful characters
played by one man!
Comedy at its best. This promises to be an evening of laughter… a great end to this year’s festival!
7.30pm - £5.00
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Download the LitFest Brochure
here.
Download Handy Planner
here.
LitFest Launch - Northwich Guardian article
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