In a change to the previously advertised line-up for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Eddie Izzard is now replacing David Morrissey. Full details below:
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Theakstons Old
Peculier Crime Writing Festival
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Special Guest Change
There has been a change to the line-up of previously
announced 2015 Special Guests. Sadly, David Morrissey is no
longer able to make the trip to the UK this summer. It’s not all bad
news though – far from it! – as we are delighted to announce that
joining the Special Guest roster to appear In Conversation with Mark Billingham
is the most acclaimed comedian of his generation, Eddie Izzard.
Mark Billingham and Eddie Izzard first met more than
twenty-five years ago as struggling stand-up comics. Mark continued
to struggle then later chucked in the comedy and went on to write the
hugely successful series of crime novels featuring DI Tom Thorne.
Eddie meanwhile became the most acclaimed comedian of his generation,
on top of which he is now a hugely successful actor, activist and
campaigner. In this very special guest event, they will discuss the
overlap between crime and comedy, the art of storytelling and will of
course be talking about Eddie’s many TV and film appearances, most
recently as serial killer Abel Gideon in the TV series Hannibal.
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#FestivalTopPicks
Did you know
there are three events that are not included in the Rover Passes this
year? We have TWO Brand New events, our
Just Add Readers Afternoon Tea and the Dead Good Readers Award along
with festival favourite the Authors Dinner! We are certain these
events will be amazing, make sure you book your tickets soon to
ensure you don't miss out!
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Thursday 16th July | 3.00pm | Tickets: £10
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From Ann
Cleeves – a personal invitation to all festival-goers to join instant
conversations about books. Some of our most memorable reading
experiences spark the liveliest conversations - as surprising, fun
and individual as readers themselves.
Join us for tea and cake, Harrogate-style, and share your reading
passions in the company of other readers and writers. Talk books,
talk crime, talk writers in this fun and friendly Festival
curtain-raiser. Features a Great Mystery Book Swap – your chance to
gift a book you’ve loved (and don’t mind parting with) to another
reader … and get one to try for yourself.
Afternoon tea and cake included in the ticket price. Please bring a
book you’re happy to give away.
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Voting is now open to pick your winners for the Dead
Good Reader Awards, closes on 31st May Vote
Here. Who will scoop The Val McDermid Award for
Fiendish Forensics? The Lee Child Award for Best Loner or Detective?
Or The Reichenbach Falls Award for Most Epic Ending? Announced at
this years festival
Join us for this exciting event as Lee Child, Val McDermid and more
present awards to your Dead Good winners. Enjoy a glass of wine and
fabulous goodies at the inaugural Dead Good Reader Awards.
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Saturday 18th July | 6.15pm | Tickets: £30
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When Sicilian businessman, Paolo Brusconi is found murdered in a
lemon grove adjoining an archaeological site, four people come under
suspicion. But was Brusconi killed because of a dispute with one of
the site’s guides? Or because of his amorous exploits with the
director of the excavation? Or did his killer have another motive
altogether?
A case to be cracked over a few courses of fine dining… Authors
apply their criminal minds, alongside their napkins.
Inspired by the Mantalbano books of Andrea Camilleri, this fiendish
mystery was devised by author Kate Ellis, who will be hosting the
evening.
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Have you missed out seeing the full line up?
Download our Launch Brochure by clicking
here!
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