Take a look here at all of the events available for Guildford Book Festival (GBF) on Wednesday 15 October! For a comprehensive round up of all the events over the course of the week, please click HERE.
Letters to the Midwife: Philip Worth & Suzannah Hart
The Electric Theatre, 2pm, £7, £6, Concession, £5 Under 16
A fascinating collection of the correspondence Jennifer Worth received following the success of her Call the Midwife books. Enjoy a heart-warming evening with Jennifer’s husband Philip Worth and daughter Suzannah Hart for a glimpse into the life of this much loved author whose books inspired the popular TV series.
Simon Heffer: Simply English
Radisson Blu Edwardian, 6.30pm, £6, £5 Concessions & Under 16
In Simply English, Simon Heffer presents the essential companion for anyone who cares about the English language and wants to be able to use it correctly. A lively and entertaining evening that will explore some of the quirky rules of usage and grammar in the company of one of our most distinguished newspaper columnists.
Girls’ Night Out: Cathy Kelly & Freya North
The Electric Theatre, 7pm, £8, £7 Concessions, £6 Under 16
A truly special evening in the company of Cathy Kelly and Freya North, two of the best loved and biggest names in contemporary women’s fiction today. Find out what inspires these amazing storytellers to produce modern-life novels full of wisdom, humour, love and compassion!
Writing Short Stories – Workshop with Sue Moorcroft
The Electric Theatre, Farley Room, 7.15pm, £18, £15 Concessions, £13 Under 16
Complete and self-contained, a good short story is a work of art. It can get you published, earn money, win prizes and awards or promote your work. Can you afford not to know how to write one? Award winning novelist and creative writing tutor Sue Moorcroft helps you hone your craft in this fascinating workshop.
Amnesty International Event- Christina Lamb: I am Malala
Guildford Institute, 7.30pm, £7, £6 Concessions & Under 16
I am Malala is the story of the school girl in Afghanistan who was shot in 2012 by the Taliban for promoting education for girls. She survived and became the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The book was co-written by Christina Lamb, the author of five books and winner of many awards including Britain’s Foreign Correspondent of the Year five times.
Andrew Marr: Head of State
The Mandolay Hotel, 7.30pm, £8, £7 Concessions, £6 Under 16
Enjoy an irreverent glimpse behind the parliamentary curtain as veteran political insider, Andrew Marr, introduces his first novel, Head of State, a gleefully twisted spin through the corridors of power. One of our best-loved political broadcasters and best-selling non-fiction authors threads a wickedly clever thriller with a distinctive strand of pitch-black humour.
Jim Al-Khalili & Johnjoe McFadden: Life on the Edge, The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology
The University of Surrey, 7.30pm, £8, £5 Concessions & Under 16
Unlock life’s most mysterious puzzles with BBC Radio 4 science expert Jim Al-Khalili and fellow University of Surrey Professor Johnjoe McFadden. The authors explain how migrating birds know where to go, how we smell a rose and how our genes copy themselves with such precision. They vividly reveal that the weirdness of quantum mechanics provides the vital spark that ignites life!
General Sir David Richards: Taking Command
Radisson Blu Edwardian, 8.00pm, £6, £5 Concessions & Under 16
General Sir David Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff and one of the best known British generals of modern times, presents his outspoken autobiography Taking Command. A candid and humorous look at his remarkable career and an unprecedented insight into how the military tackle the threats and challenges we face today.
Sophie Kinsella: Shopaholic To The Stars
The Electric Theatre, 8.30pm, £8, £7 Concessions, £6 Under 16
Worldwide bestselling author Sophie Kinsella oozes glamour with her latest high-octane addition to the immensely popular Shopaholic series. Join us for a fun evening of Hollywood secrets and A-list celebrities, as Sophie introduces us to the red-carpet world of Shopaholic to the Stars.