Lake District Words by the Water Literature Festival
At the Theatre by the Lake just a short walk from Howe Keld, running for 10 days from 2nd to the 11th March 2012, Keswick and the Lake District is the centre for this exciting literature festival organised by Ways With Words. Writers and readers will get together to share the pleasure of books, words and ideas in breathtaking surroundings of Derwentwater and the fells of the Northern Lake District.
The Theatre by the Lake is sited right on the edge of Derwentwater, is a just a 5 minute walk down the hill from the door step of Howe Keld. It provides a striking venue for a full programme of literary events. There are talks, lectures, discussions, workshops, book launches and special exhibitions all to be held throughout the 10 day period.
The programme for Words by the Water 2012 is now available and can be viewed by clicking here
The Theatre by the Lake is sited right on the edge of Derwentwater, is a just a 5 minute walk down the hill from the door step of Howe Keld. It provides a striking venue for a full programme of literary events. There are talks, lectures, discussions, workshops, book launches and special exhibitions all to be held throughout the 10 day period.
The programme for Words by the Water 2012 is now available and can be viewed by clicking here
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Alistair Darling on the events that rocked global capitalism
- Roger Bolton, Hunter Davies and Eric Robson on why Carlisle Boys’ Grammar School and Cumbria have inspired so many literary stars.
- Bob Marshall-Andrews, Chris Mullin and Rory Stewart talk politics
- Martin Bell on his first book of poetry
- Clarissa Dickson-Wright on the history of British Food
- Joan Bakewell on her new novel
- Jessica Fellowes on the world of Downton Abbey
- William Feaver, author of the book on which playwright Lee Hall based his play The Pitman Painters, tells their story to Oscar Winning Director Jon Blair.
- Simon Watt, Channel 4’s presenter of Inside Nature’s Giants, on Natural History as you’ve never seen it before.
- Mihir Bose, BBC sports journalist, on how sport changed the modern world
PLUS:
- Comedy from Josie Long and Shappi Khorsandi
- Topical themed days including Money Matters, Charles Dickens and Exploration
- Poetry and essay competitions
Take advantage of this fantastic event, coupled with the Special Offers currently running at Howe Keld and enjoy a break in what we believe to be the most beautiful place in England.
