One of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights is interviewed by festival patron, the former BBC Radio 4 producer, Kate Fenton. As funny in person as his plays, and as penetrating about human nature, this conversation promises a fascinating insight into his craft, his global success, and why as a Londoner – he chose Scarborough to be […]
Between wild walks, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë spent most of their lives indoors, their imaginations firing behind firmly-closed doors. Two expert writers, Sharon Wright and Ann Dinsdale, went on a very personal journey around Britain and Ireland, enjoying privileged access to private houses, that shaped and inspired the Brontë sisters and their writing. Echoing […]
The fascination with the Mitford sisters is endless. The glamour. The tragedy. The scandal. Each pursued wildly different paths - communism and fascism - often at a great personal cost. Recognised for their beauty, eccentricity, conflicting political views, and sharp intellect, the six Mitford sisters were undoubtedly the ultimate ‘It Girls’ of the 20th century. […]
