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Announcing the Exciting and Engaging Line-Up for Winter Words Festival 2017
Between 10 and 19 February, Pitlochry Festival Theatre will play host to more than 30 authors, wordsmiths, filmmakers, adventurers and journalists for the 13thannual Winter Words literary festival. It promises to be yet another thought-provoking programme of inspiring events designed to stimulate mind, body and literary souls.
This year's stellar line-up will feature notorious politicianVince Cablewho will share his view on the British Economy and how best it should be managed over the next decade and beyond.Nicholas Crane- whose face and name is easily recognised from BBC'sCoast- will deliver a fascinating talk on his new book,which brilliantly describes the evolution of Britain's countryside and the development of its cities.
Award-winning crime authorChristopher Brookmyrewill read from his critically acclaimed new novelBlack Widow,which revives the much loved maverick reporter Jack Parlabane. Nature and wildlife manJohn Lewis- Stempel, winner of the Wainwright prize and author of the critically acclaimedMeadowlandis set to deliver a heart-warming talk on his bookWhere Poppies Blowabout the human condition in wartime - prepare to be captivated and inspired. . .
For those food enthusiasts out there, do not missKirsten Gilmourof Aviemore's The Mountain Café who will discuss the Kiwi-influenced recipes in her book. And what's the use in just hearing about the food - you'll get to sample some of Kirsten's delicious delights too...
Thrown in are also talks fromAlastair McIntosh,Jamie Grant,Clifton Bain, award-winning reporter and Guardian columnistMadeleine Bunting, singer-songwriter-journalistMalachy Tallackand popular mountaineerAlan Rowan.
Winter Words is delighted to present the return ofBanff Mountain Film Festival.After a highly successful sell-out show last year, the film festival will be showing two different programmes of adrenaline-packed, death-defying short films this year. Why not book for both showings and theHow To Make An Adventure Film, which showsPaul Diffley's film-making process, for just £30.00!
Poetry enthusiasts will be delighted to see the return of freePoetry Please!Lunchtime sessions, including a reading withScottish Slam champion Iona Lee, and budding writers may wish to expand their ideas through either ourshort-story writing workshoporthree day playwriting workshop- the latter culminates in a reading from your written play by a professional actor! Spaces are limited for these courses, so book early to avoid disappointment.
For our younger festival goers, puppetry masterTaniaCzajkawill present her unique puppet show (aimed at 3-8 year olds) starring cute bunny rabbit Lapin, who introduces the French language and culture in an easy, fun and light style.
The popular Literary Lunches are back, with another choice of tremendous speakers, a two course lunch and glass of wine - for just £23.50! Choose from Historical Fiction WriterCatherine Czerkawska, whisky enthusiastFiona Rintoul, the awe-inspiringClover StroudandWaypointsauthor,Ian Stephen.
Full details of author events, talks and writing workshops can be found onwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.comor by calling Box Office on 01796 484 626.
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