Film-making in a Day (and a Half!)

Adrenaline-fuelled, live action film-making on and around the festival site, culminating in a screening.

Quentin Blake

The treasured illustrator and author on his life, work and latest projects.

In association with House of Illustration

Roddy Doyle

Come and meet the author of The Rover Adventures, Her Mother’s Face and Wilderness.

William Nicholson

Rich & Mad

First love, first sex and everything in between.

In association with UK Youth & Roland (UK) Ltd

Lucy Cousins

Maisy

A rare appearance from this beloved author-illustrator with live drawing and stories from a certain little mouse who loves adventures.

John Harris Dunning

Salem Brownstone: All Along The Watchtowers

Join the creator of this Victorian-noir comic book, which has been acclaimed by Alan Moore and Anthony Minghella, as he traces comic history and how one idea can become a fully-fledged graphic novel. Perfect for budding artists, creatives and comic fans.

In association with UK Youth & Roland (UK) Ltd

Beat-matching and Scratching Workshop

Teen Workshop

For super-star DJs in the making. Learn the basics of mixing house, dubstep and drum’n’bass beats.

In association with UK Youth & Roland (UK) Ltd

Ben Cort

Aliens in Underpants

Come and join the star illustrator of this intergalactic series, with a visit from a very special extraterrestrial guest. Prizes for the best underpants brought to Hay, so get creating!

Mal Peet & Bali Rai

Exposure & The City of Ghosts

Two of the most compelling voices in children’s fiction talk about their equally unforgettable stories, with twists of tragedy and vengeance. Chaired by Daniel Hahn.

Sue Mongredien

Oliver Moon

Calling all junior wizards and witches! Sign up for magic school and learn about friendly werewolves, cheeky nipperbats and wand-warmers.

Andi Watson

Glister

A really quite astonishing event! Meet the creator of the charming Miss Glister Butterworth and help him make a brand new adventure, comic-style.

Sue Mongredien

Secret Mermaid

Discover the secrets of the Undersea Kingdom, hear all about Molly’s adventures and make a sparkly bookmark.

CJ Skuse & Jenny Valentine

Double Trouble

The ‘wonder twins’ go on a candy-store crime spree in Pretty Bad Things, and you get an exclusive look at The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight, Valentine’s dark new title due in August. Two unique authors talk identity, social networking and thrillers with editor Barry Cunningham.

In association with UK Youth & Roland (UK) Ltd

Carlos Ruiz Zafón talks to Peter Florence

Prince of Mist

The author of The Shadow of the Wind launches his new crossover thriller.

In association with UK Youth & Roland (UK) Ltd

Audio Recording Workshop

Teen Workshop

Learn how to turn your bedroom into a studio. Vocals or instrumental – put down a track in this hands-on session.

In association with UK Youth & Roland (UK) Ltd

Rock Riffs Guitar Workshop

Teen Workshop

Find out how to wield your axe like the best stadium-fillers.

In association with UK Youth & Roland (UK) Ltd

Llwynberried Farm Visit

Local agronomist Jonathon Harrington and Hay Vet Barney Sampson lead a visit to the farm run by John and Helen Price to see their prize-winning beef herd which is born, bred and raised with crops grown on the farm. A demonstration of how the animals are fed will be followed by a short walk to see the spring-born calves running with the cows.

Sponsored by Hay Veterinary Group

Eat My Shorts!

Short Films

Kick off the week with a medley of hand-picked short films, from laugh-out-loud to downright beautiful. See you at the movies!

Olivia Party

Everyone’s favourite little pig comes to Hay for songs, stories, dancing and dressing up. Don’t forget to dress up too!

Deborah Newbold

Romeo & Juliet

A lyrical storytelling of the bard’s masterpiece. An ideal introduction to Shakespeare and his star-crossed lovers from The Globe’s storyteller.