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Calendar of Events for Folkestone Book Festival
Thursday
20
NOV
@12.30pm - Lisa Hilton presents: Elizabeth - Renaissance Prince. A biography of 'The Virgin Queen' Elizabeth I by the author, journalist, lecturer and broadcaster.
@3pm - Amy License presents: Richard III. The author explores the King's life and reign and some of the most difficult historical questions.
@4.30pm - Film: Elizabeth. Starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush & Christopher Eccleston.
@7pm - Lit Dinner. Enjoy dinner @ Curry Garden with three writers. Colin Grant, Daljlit Nagra and Lennox Morrison
@7.30pm - Tracy Borman presents: Thomas Comwell. The Author is also the Chief Executive of Heritage Education Trust and joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces.
Friday
21
NOV
@1pm - In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and Modernism in Paris. Sue Roe brings to life the bohemian world of art in Paris between 1900-1910.
@5.30pm - Christmas in the Creative Quarter.
@7.30pm - Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel. An hour long comedy play spun in the style of Jane Austen.
Saturday
22
NOV
@10.30am - Cafe Philo with Kate Figes. Join Kate for coffee and croissants @ Rocksalt and discuss monogamy and betrayal.
@11.30am - Andrew Martin presents: Belles & Whistles. Combining humour and historical anecdote, the author looks at five journeys through time on Britain's trains.
@1pm - John Bradshaw presents: Dogs & Cats - The Animals Amongst Us. Founder and Director of the Anthrozoology Institute, Dr Bradshaw Listen talks about his findings on your favourite pet.
@4pm - Judith Flanders. The acclaimed author and historian talks through mini histories of household items.
@5.30pm - Michael Frayn. Talking about his most recent novel, Skios.
@7pm - Claire Tomalin. The author talks about Charles Dickens, his relationship with Nelly Terman and Claire's own contribution to the film, The Invisible Woman.
Sunday
23
NOV
@10.30am - Paper Making Workshop. Learn how to make paper with the one day workshop with Jonathan Korejko.
@11.00am - David Marsh: Who the Bell Tolls. Working for newspapers for 40 years, David will talk about grammar, the stuff that people treally need to know.
@12.30pm - Geordie Greig: Breakfast with Lucian. The former friend of Lucian shares some of his stories recounted from around the breakfast table.
@2pm - Michael Booth: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle. Having lived among the Scandinavians, we hear about the journey through all five of the Nordic countries.
@3.30pm - David Goodhart. Join in the discussion on immigration and multiculturalism.
@5pm - Lewis Dartnell: How to Rebuild our World from Scratch. An introduction to a quickstart guide for rebooting civilisation which will transform your understanding of the world.
@6.3pm - It's Not Only Rock n Roll. With psychologist and former 60's model Jenny Boyd who has spent four years interviewing 75 world famous musicians, including Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards.
Catch up
Book Festival Home Page
Michael Rosen Interview
Xmas Lights & Market
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