22 February 2008

Oxford Literary Festival: 31 March - 6 April 2008

It may seem early but now is the time to plan which events you want to attend at the Oxford Literary Festival next month. Tickets will sell out fast!

Philip Pullman's new book Once Upon A Time in the North, the long-awaited prequel to His Dark Materials will be launched Monday 31 March, at 7.00 pm at the Town Hall, price £10.00 for children (£15 for Adults). It will be one of the highlights of the Festival, which will feature more than 250 writers.

Other speakers at the Children’s Events this year will include David Almond, Melvyn Burgess & Kevin Brooks, Meg Rosoff, Justin Richards, Charlie Higson, Shirley Hughes, Chris Riddell & Paul Stewart, Joanne Harris, and five writers talking about how they write for Dr Who.

Children's events cost between £2.50 and £10. Tickets are available from Tickets Oxford at the Oxford Playhouse, on 0870 3431001 or online at ticketsoxford.com. From March 31 and throughout the festival, tickets will be available from the festival box office at Christ Church. More information:
http://sundaytimes-oxfordliteraryfestival.co.uk