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On top of our packed programme of Festival events, there’s plenty more to discover for all ages in our Festival Village and around town – all for FREE.
Cheltenham Town Hall, Parabola Arts Centre, Hotel du Vin, Queens Hotel
Free Activities
MONTPEL
The Hive
Buggy Park
Waterstones Children’s Bookshop
The Den
The Wild Wood
Feast Café
Festival Bar
Woodland Trust
The Week Junior Global News Trail
Look out for your favourite book characters in The Wild Wood. Say hello to Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, the Gruffalo and Winnie the Witch.
Curious kids will love this trail featuring fascinating stories, inspiring people and amazing pictures.
8 & 15 October 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm
Buzzing Bees Join Louby Lou’s storytelling bees for some silly sketches, catchy songs and plenty of fun as they continue their mission for world pollination.
STORY SHACK 8/9 October 10am, 11.20am, 12.50pm, 2.10pm, 3.30pm
Stories from the Story Stick with Tom the Tale Teller Settle down for stories from around the world about animals, faraway places, or magical beasts. You choose and Tom the Tale Teller will bring stories alive with props from his story suitcase.
The Wild Wood Info Point First Aid Band Stand
9 October 12pm, 2.50pm
Gobble up the Globe with Anna Conomos Join award-winning performer and theatrical storyteller, Anna Conomos for hair raising, spine tingling, side-splitting, stomach-turning storytelling shows for all the family. 15 October 12pm, 2.50pm
Penguin Tales
Shiver your timbers, hoist the sails and join Louby Lou’s swashbuckling storytelling crew on a pirate mission to find the hidden treasure.
Pop along for some brrr-illiant penguin stories with our Festival storytellers. Meet Pembroke the Penguin and take away a party bag with your very own Pembroke toy, courtesy of our friends at My Pension Expert.
Join Dutch author and illustrator Harmen van Straaten and translator Laura Watkinson for a funny story and draw along session based on his popular picture book Hey, who’s in the loo?
8/9 & 15/16 October 10am–4pm
8 October 12pm, 2.50pm
16 October 12pm, 2.50pm
Pirate Pandemonium
The Wild Wood Info Point Can you think like a spy? Then we have a top-secret challenge for you. From codes and brainteasers to word riddles and language puzzles, there’s something for everyone.
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8/9 & 15/16 October 10.40am, 1.30pm
Monika Singh Flavia Z Drago: Gangotra: Leila the Perfect Sunflower Sisters Witch Meet best friends Amrita and Kiki as they celebrate the joy of each other’s South Asian and Nigerian communities and traditions with author Monika Singh Gangotra as she presents her Sunflower Sisters picture books.
Come along for a spell-binding story event as Mexican author and illustrator Flavia Z Drago introduces Leila the Perfect Witch who dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Cake-off.
The Garden Theatre Street Food
Pencils at the ready for this interactive story and live drawing event with awardwinning Czech picture book author and illustrator Petr Horáček. 15/16 October 10am, 11.20am, 12.50pm, 2.10pm, 3.30pm
Café
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Petr Horáček: A Best Friend for Bear
Harmen van Straaten & Laura Watkinson: Hey, who’s in the loo?
9 & 16 October 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm
The Huddle
Playground Skate Park
Gallery
PICNIC AREA
15 October 10am–4pm
8/9 & 15/16 October from 11am
Olaf Falafel: Trixie Pickle Art Club LIVE
Halloween Drawing Fun with Shoo Rayner
Come along to a very special LIVE version of author, illustrator and comedian Olaf Falafel’s YouTube series Art Club. Find out about his new book Trixie Pickle Art Avenger, discover some fun arty facts and make an art master disguise to amaze your friends.
Tuck into a spook-tacular drawalong session with champion of drawing, Shoo Rayner, awardwinning YouTuber and illustrator of over 300 books for children.
ON-SITE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOKSHOP 9 October 11am–12.30pm
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief New Book Reveal. What happens next after Skandar and the Unicorn Thief? Find out with author A F Steadman as she unveils a giant book version of the next instalment in this epic fantasy series. Name-A-Unicorn competition and exclusive giveaway available (while stocks last). 8/9 & 15/16 October 10am–4pm
Woodland Trust Hop aboard a travelling showcase of worldwide trees. Identify species in a tree-tastic leaf ID game, discover what lives in a tree and tree-mendous facts, plus, make woodland bugs and other craft activities.
THE DEN 8 & 16 October 10am–4pm
Debbie Kersley and her Creative Crew Drop in to our make-and-take craft sessions with artist Debbie Kersley and her creative crew. Make yourself a tip-top Festival hat, create your own animal puppets and try the art of Chinese paper-cuts. Lovely souvenirs of your day at the Festival to take home and keep. 9 October 10am–4pm
Wonderbly Creative Crafts Join in with some unmissable crafty fun and mischief from personalised book publisher Wonderbly. Make and decorate your very own crown, design a superhero mask and solve puzzletastic challenges based on their bestselling search-andfind adventure Where Are You? Artwork credits: Adult programme illustration © Vicky Scott Family programme illustration © Lydia Monks
7–16 October 2022
Book Character Meet and Greets
Waterstones Bookshop
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8/9 & 15/16 October from 10am
The Times and The Sunday Times Forum
Picnic Area
The Wild Wood 8/9 & 15/16 October 10am–4pm
VIP Lounge in partnership with Cunard
Story Shack
Main Entrance
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Lydia Monks Paints a Waterstones Window Waterstones, The Promenade
Watch as bestselling children’s author and illustrator Lydia Monks (What the Ladybird Heard) paints a Waterstones shop window with artwork inspired by her new book Adoette.
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TUES 11 OCTOBER 10.30–11.15am
An Introduction to Ukrainian Language and Culture
2.30–3.15pm
Ulysses Today
What is truth? From Pontius Pilate to fake news, people have always grappled with this question. Looking at a series of extracts from texts around the world, Literary Explorer in Residence Ann Morgan explores whether there ever can be such a thing as a true story.
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The Passenger From Japan to Ireland, Rome to Berlin and even space: you are the passenger. Share your travel stories, plans and dreams with the editors and contributors of Europa Editions’ inspiring travel series. Enjoy interactive activities and a chance to bag a Passenger tote, plus one of the beautiful volumes.
A World of Stories: Judging The International Booker Prize 2022 Fresh from judging 137 books in translation for The International Booker Prize 2022, chair of the jury Frank Wynne joins Ann Morgan to discuss how you go about judging a world of different literary styles and stories against one another.
THU 13 OCTOBER 10–11am
The Times Crossword 11.30am–12.15pm
Books from Ireland What are the great books – classic or contemporary – from Ireland that we should be reading? Literature Ireland’s Sinéad Mac Aodha joins Ann Morgan to share her recommendations.
Live Music: Maisie Gaffney SAT 15 OCTOBER 10.30–11am
Local Voices: Memoona Ahmed (poetry) 12.15–1pm
Books from Brazil Brazilian author Paulo Scott discusses his International Booker Prizelonglisted novel Phenotypes, exploring the old wounds of race in Brazil with translator Daniel Hahn. Paulo shares wider insights and recommendations from the Brazilian literary scene.
There’s a world of stories out there to discover. To mark Black History Month, children’s literature experts Florence Nyasamo-Thomas and Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp offer a guide to 10 key children’s and YA titles by black authors from close to home and across the globe that young readers will love.
4–4.45pm
Abdourahman Waberi During her ‘Reading the World’ challenge a decade ago, Ann Morgan was introduced to the work of Djiboutian author Abdourahman Waberi. They meet in person for the first time at the Festival and discuss connecting through books. Waberi also introduces his new novel, Why Do You Dance When You Walk?
5.30–6.15pm
Explore Norwegian Join acclaimed Norwegian translator Rosie Hedger as she shares some introductory phrases in Norwegian and gives her recommendations of books, films and more from Norway.
5–6.30pm
Moonage Daydream Listening Party 5 Badlands Record Store
In 2002, David Bowie and Mick Rock created Moonage Daydream, the defining guide to Ziggy Stardust. Visit Badlands to hear a playlist exclusively curated by Genesis Publications to accompany you on a journey through the stunning Moonage Daydream.
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Drop into Little Interior Co. for an evening full of specially curated lifestyle-themed demonstrations and talks. Learn the art of terrarium making and pick up some floristry tips and tricks while enjoying an espresso martini. Look out for guest announcements on Instagram @little.interior.co
Dungeons and Dragons is taking the world by storm once again with a little help from a certain strange Netflix show. D and D masters and podcasters Roll The Damn Dice host a live demonstration and introduction to the game. Come along to have your say on the characters, settings, weapons, attack moves and more. Who knows where your game might take you.
6.30–7.30pm
Milk Teeth: Jessica Andrews 1 Waterstones
Award-winning author of Saltwater Jessica Andrews talks about her new novel Milk Teeth, a beautifully told love story set across England, France and Spain.
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9–9.30pm
VOICEBOX Lit Crawl Takeover: Leena Norms, Bargain Bin Rom-Com 16 VOICEBOX
Leena Norms reads poetry from Bargain Bin Rom-Com, her debut poetry collection. From the politics of ice-cream to the permission slip you didn’t know you needed, her poems are a tongue-in-cheek look at living on a planet that is filled with both doom and glitter. Poetry sceptics and newbies welcome.
The Intoxicating Vertigo’s The Wizard of Oz From 7.30pm
10 Boston Tea Party
14 Tokyo Tattoo
Lions and Tigers and Bears oh my! The Intoxicating Vertigo is here to wow you with this exclusive Wizard of Oz themed show. Enjoy music, dance and unmissable performances that wouldn’t be out of place in the dazzling Emerald City – you certainly won’t be in Kansas anymore.
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7.30–9pm
Litwitchure: What Do the Cards Say About You?
8–9pm
Open Collab: Stories and Soundscapes 15 The Tavern
In this transfixing performance Open Collab will improvise immersive sonic landscapes to chime with the words of the poetry from their collaborators across the globe. A truly unique blending of sounds and words.
9.45–10.30pm
VOICEBOX Lit Crawl Takeover: Raise the Bar 16 VOICEBOX
In part two of our Lit Crawl Takeover, don’t miss the chance to see an energetic set of spoken word and poetry from Bristolbased performers Raise the Bar.
10.30pm–Late
After Party! 15 The Tavern
Top off your Lit Crawl with a drink and some tunes from our Lit Crawl DJ into the early hours.
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Tokyo Tattoo Takeover: Painted People
Becoming a Bridgerton: Smutty Letters with Special Guest Lex Croucher
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Check out more music by Badlands at Smokey Joe’s from 6.30pm (Ticket can be purchased on the door).
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Are you a passionate plant parent? Bring along your own plants if you fancy and pop into Leaf and Blossom for some plant-care tips and tricks from Michael Perry (@MrPlantGeek). There will be a chance for you to get your hands dirty with some flowery crafts too.
Join Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees Mo ntp in this moving and inspiring evening of Rd elli 2 Formal House n w er T o d s spoken word and poetry based around n a L err ace the Festival’s theme of Read The World. Singer/songwriter and debut A night not to be missed showcasing author Christine Pillainayagam the talents of our local communities. leads this songwriting workshop. Christine also shares her hilarious 7.30–8.30pm From 6pm coming-of-age YA novel, Ellie Pillai Alternative Book (rolling performances) is Brown, and takes you through Suffo Club l k the fundamentals of lyricism Murder in Rthe d before giving you the chance to TBC – see website for updates Courthouse pen your own songs. 7 Bar, The Old Courthouse Alternative Book Club is somewhere Suff olk R between comedy night and book d The ‘whodunnit’ is a staple of British 6.30–7.30pm club – and the best part? There’s literature, with Agatha Christie’s Miss no reading required. Hot from their Wild Garbage Marple and Poirot solving crimes from Edinburgh Fringe run, grab a drink and the devious to the deranged. Think you 10 Boston Tea Party join host Shirley Halse for a hilarious could do it better? Join Ian Kennedy celebration of all things bookish. Productions for this immersive murder Sentimental Garbage podcast host Caroline O’Donoghue pairs up with mystery evening to put your own tarot expert and author of Wild Card detective skills to the test. Jen Cownie to pull cards and predict the future. What’s next for Taylor Swift? 6–10pm Will men ever embrace pyjamas? Join The Lifestyle us for a booze-fuelled adventure with Lounge at Little the occasional ritual sacrifice…
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Books from Japan What are the great books – classic or contemporary – from Japan that we should be reading? The Japan Foundation’s Junko Takekawa joins Daniel Hahn to share her recommendations. In partnership with Japan Foundation
What are the great books from Italy – classic or contemporary – that we should be reading? Rosie Goldsmith joins Ann Morgan to share recommendations and equip you with copies of The Italian Riveter, a free magazine devoted to riveting European literature in English.
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11.45am–12.30pm 4–5pm
What is truth? From Pontius Pilate to fake news, people have always grappled with this question. Looking at a series of extracts from texts around the world, Literary Explorer in Residence Ann Morgan explores whether there ever can be such a thing as a true story.
Local Voices: Hana Chael (Imagine You’re An Island)
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To begin our Ukraine day, join translators Anna Walden and Ruth Ahemdzai Kemp to learn a few phrases in Ukrainian and get some recommendations of books from Ukraine for all ages.
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Andrew Bayliss lifts the veil on the fascinating and sometimes appalling practices of the most famous ancient Greek society. He separates the myths from reality and draws on the latest research in this fascinating introduction.
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As Ireland’s Ambassador to the US, Daniel Mulhall has been a key advocate for Irish Literature abroad, specifically James Joyce’s Ulysses. 100 years on from its landmark publication, he chats to Ann Morgan about how it still speaks to our current concerns and dilemmas.
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Join multi-lingual translator and tutor Sophie Lau as she shares some introductory phrases in Korean and gives her recommendations of books, films and more from Korea.
Ann Morgan read a book from every country in one year – a quest aided by a global network of book-loving strangers. Author Jan Carson has written 1,000 postcard stories during her travels as a writer and some from her own postbox during lockdown. They discuss connecting across the world via words.
Local Voices: Jane Bailey (Sorry Isn’t Good Enough)
A Very Short Introduction to The Spartans
Live Music: Maisie Gaffney
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Professor of Classics Mark D. Usher take us through an entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity.
Local Voices: Jenny Wang (The Colour of Red)
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In this debut performance Moth Sanctuary Productions blend movement, song and speech as they tell the outlawed tail of The King in Yellow. Robert W Chambers’ collection of short stories were rumoured to send its readers insane. Will you hold your nerve as theQstories ue come to life before en your eyes? sR d
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What do contemporary China’s reading habits reveal about its culture and the relationship between art and politics? From sci-fi to political poetry, underground comics to a booming e-fiction market, Megan Walsh offers a lively tour through China’s literary landscape, and explains what its reading habits reveal about the country today.
What are the great books – classic or contemporary – from Wales that we should be reading? Two-time Wales Book of the Year winner Caryl Lewis (Drift) joins Ann Morgan to share her recommendations.
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers: How To Say No
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Selected as The Bookseller’s ‘Book of the Month’, brother. do. you. love. me is the joint memoir of two brothers – one with Down’s Syndrome – rebuilding their relationship in later life. Reuben and Manni Coe join Caroline Sanderson to share the moving story and artwork behind the book.
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Join multi-lingual translator and tutor Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp as she shares some introductory phrases in Arabic and gives her recommendations of Arabic literature, films and more.
Global awareness of climate change has grown rapidly thanks to Greta Thunberg’s school strikes, demos from Extinction Rebellion and declarations from governments world-wide. But how can we make real positive change to help protect our planet? Professor Mark Maslin takes us through the urgency of changing our actions.
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Local Voices: Rachel Marks (Hello, Stranger)
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Hop along on a world adventure with Goliath the Golden Toad and meet endangered creatures that need your help. Make your own animal mask with Cheltenham-based author and artist Liberty Mann and show off your creations in an Animal Ally parade around the Festival Village. Ages 6+ (spaces limited)
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Animal Ally Workshop and Parade
11.30am–12.15pm
Cheltenham Train Station
Fancy an outing to GCHQ, the Races or Holst’s house? Escape Rooms Cheltenham are giving you an exclusive taster of the fantastic Cheltenham-themed rooms they have behind their doors. Join them for 10 minutes of code cracking, games and puzzles with your friends and whatever you do... make sure you escape. (For teams of up to 4).
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In 2015, as the Syrian War raged and the refugee crisis reached its peak, Rebecca Lowe set off on a 11,000km cycle across the Middle East. She recounts her revelatory ride through Europe to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, the Gulf and finally to Iran.
1–2.30pm
Classical scholar Armand D’Angour (How to Innovate) delves into what we can learn about fostering innovation and creative thinking from some of the most inventive people of all times – the ancient Greeks.
The Times Crossword
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers: How To Innovate
Join Jen Cownie and Fiona Lensvelt from Litwitchure for this exciting, funny and heartwarming live tarot show. They’re joined by a special guest author to see what the cards have in store for them.
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6.30–7.30pm
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What are the great books – classic or contemporary – from South Africa that we should be reading? South African novelist and winner of The 2021 Booker Prize for The Promise Damon Galgut joins Ann Morgan to share his recommendations.
Take part in a creative writing event where you’ll get the chance to help create a collaborative translation of a Ukranian picture book. All ages welcome and no knowledge of Ukranian is needed.
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It’s the most prestigious award in UK poetry. Join Prize Director Michael Sims and Chair of the 2022 Judges Jean Sprackland as they exclusively reveal the poets shortlisted for this year’s Prize and share insights about the selected poets and judging process.
Explore Ukrainian: Translate a Ukrainian Picture Book
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Celebrate the incredible writing talent of writers from Gloucestershire in our Local Voices series.
11.30am–12pm
Having your final wishes in place can help you live life to the full. Fran Glover and Carrie Weekes from A Natural Undertaking guide you through funeral planning and what options you have. Plus, meet one-on-one with experienced lawyers from Cheltenham-based Willans LLP solicitors to talk about planning for your future.
3.15–4pm
The T. S. Eliot Prize 2022 Shortlist
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Pakistan is a 70-year-old postcolonial region with a 4000 yearold history, but it was also home to one of the earliest and greatest riverine civilisations in the world. Pippa Virdee looks at Pakistan as one of the two nation-states of the Indian sub-continent that emerged in 1947, through to the present day.
Settle in as The Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan takes you through the mysteries of the day’s crossword puzzles with a helping hand or tantalizing hint where needed.
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Professor of Classics Mark D. Usher takes us through a delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country living — ranging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agriculture.
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Dana Arnold presents an introduction to the issues, debates and artefacts that make up art history. Beginning with a consideration of what art history is, she explains what makes the subject distinctive from other fields of study, and explores the emergence of social histories of art.
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Rodaan Al Galidi (The Leash and the Ball) spent years in the Netherlands’ asylum system. Excluded from classes as an undocumented asylum seeker, he taught himself Dutch and won the European Union Prize for Literature the same year he failed his Dutch citizenship course. He chats to Ann Morgan.
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