TICKETS have gone on sale for a massive two-week literature festival taking place in Chester next month.
The Shell Chester Literature Festival, which takes place from Monday to Sunday, October 18 to 31, will be packed with more than 80 events across the city.
Included in the event are book readings with several well-known faces, new and sequel writers at lunch time, workshops, educational events and a new children’s festival called GobbleDEEbook.
Shell PR manager Ed Brady said: “The Shell Chester Literature Festival is an integral part of the city’s artistic and cultural programme and we are pleased to sponsor the festival for the third year and ensure through our support that the programme continues to attract a wide audience.”
Familiar faces include ex-Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell, the Culture Show’s presenter and film critic Mark Kermode, the controversial scouser Alexei Sayle, the Culture Show's Andrew Graham-Dixon, Simon Armitage and Sue Birtwistle, co-creator of BBC’s Cranford.
This year’s festival also celebrates the spoken word with plays and storytelling including best-selling novelist Sarah Dunant and the adaptation of Sacred Hearts set to music performed by Musica Secreta.
Director of Chester Festivals Tracy Lynn said: “The programme this year is very strong and with the introduction of the new GobbleDEEbook festival there really is something for everyone and it’s all indoors, perfect for your those autumnal days ahead.”
Tickets can be booked at www.chester festivals.co.uk, by calling 0845 2417868 or in person at the Tourist Information Centre.