Warming Winter Words to ease seasonal chill
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced some of the authors, filmmakers and adventurers who will appear at this year’s fabulous Winter Words Festival.
The literary festival, now in its 13th year, takes over the riverside theatre between February 10 and 19.
More than 30 authors make up this year’s thought-provoking programme, promising to stimulate mind, body and literary souls.
Notorious politician Vince Cable will speak about how he thinks the British economy should best be managed over the next decade and beyond.
Nicholas Crane, whose face and name is easily recognised from BBC’s ‘Coast’, and is a past visitor to Perth for the ’Town’ series - ahead of city status reinstatement - 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 author Christopher Brookmyre will read from his critically acclaimed new novel ‘Black Widow’, which revives the much loved maverick reporter Jack Parlabane.
Wildlife man John LewisStempel, author of the well-received ‘Meadowland’ is set to deliver a heart-warming talk on his book ‘Where Poppies Blow’ about the human condition in wartime.
For the food enthusiasts out there, don’t miss a visit by Kirsten Gilmour of Aviemore’s The Mountain Café. She will be discussing the Kiwi-influenced recipes in her book.
There will be talks from awardwinning reporter and Guardian columnist Madeleine Bunting, singer-songwriter Malachy Tallack, mountaineer Alan Rowan, Alastair McIntosh, Clifton Bain, and Aberfeldy’s Jamie Grant.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Pitlochry after a highly successful sell-out show last year.
Free Poetry Please! Lunchtime sessions will be back this year, including a reading with Scottish Slam champion Iona Lee.
For younger festival goers (3-8 year olds), puppetry master Tania Czajka will present her unique puppet show 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 – all for just £23.50.
Both amateur and experienced authors are also reminded to submit a spooky story for the annual Fearie Tales Writing Competition.
The closing date is noon on January 31.
Full details of how to apply, all author events and the other writing workshops can be found at www. PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com or by calling Box Office on 01796 484 626.