Althorp Literary Festival 2008 :13th, 14th and 15th June

To download a copy of this year's programme and booking form please click here.

We are delighted to announce that the following writers will be speaking at the Festival this year: 

• Patrick Bishop
• Tracy Chevalier
• Julian Clary
• Saul David
• Clarissa Dickson Wright
• Helen Dunmore
• John Humphrys
• General Sir Michael Jackson
• Penelope Lively
• Allan Mallinson
• James Miller
• Santa Montefiore
• Andrew Motion
• Ben Okri
• Justine Picardie
• Jonathan Powell
• Miranda Seymour
• Charles Spencer
• And Alison Weir with Tracy Borman

Introducing the new Children's Literary Festival hosted by

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

To mark Althorp’s 500th anniversary, a children’s festival has been included as part of the Althorp Literary Festival for the first time to broaden its family appeal.

Chris Riddell and Paul Stewart, author and illustrator respectively of the hugely popular fantasy adventure novels, The Edge Chonicles will be presenting their work and running a session for 8+ year olds.

The accomplished performer, Anthony Pedley, will be presenting his magical Taste of Dahl show (directed by David Woods), an 'autobiographical adventure' in which Pedley 'becomes' Roald Dahl. Using only the author's own words, Pedley reveals how Dahl's early life influenced his writing and explores the genesis of his ideas.

Anthony Horowitz will also be appearing at the Children's Literary Festival. Further information to follow.

Fiori Musicali with Pamela Thorby

Vivaldi chamber concertos

Sunday 15th June: 6:15pm-8:15pm

Tickets: £27 including pre concert champagne at 5:45pm

A sparkling early evening of music for recorder, oboe, bassoon, violin and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi. Pamela Thorby, bewitching recorder player and featured artist on the million-selling Adiemus albums, joins Fiori for a dazzling display of baroque chamber concertos.

The performance takes place in the magnificent Picture Gallery at Althorp. Fiori Musicali is supported by Northamptonshire County Council in partnership with Orchestras Live.

To book tickets please call Fiori Musicali on 01327 360931 or book online at www.fiori-musicali.com.

Book for the Literary Festival and receive a voucher worth £6 off tickets for the Fiori Musicali concert at Althorp.

The full Literary Festival programme is now available, please click here to download a copy. To receive a copy of the programme please email your postal address to mail@althorp.com. If you are already on our Literary Festival mailing list you will automatically receive a copy of the programme.