Here is our fabulous line-up for the Hay Fever 2013 programme. For regular updates on programme developments and Hay Festival activities, join our mailing list.
Warning: may contain squirrels! When Erroll the squirrel turns up in Bob’s pack of Nutti Nutts, mess, chaos and peanut butter are not far behind. Join the author for some nutty mayhem.
Calling all mini eco-worriers! There is no getting away from it, you are the future. No pressure. But fear not, help is at hand from green guru Leo Hickman. Come and quiz him on how we can save the planet one step at a time.
Tough auditions, the world plunging into crisis, lives and fortunes under threat. Welcome to Cat Royal and the 1790s. Come and meet the pirates, slaves and slaveowners on this Caribbean adventure... Costumes, quizzes and prizes for all who dare set sail with Julia Golding.
Fancy yourself as the next ultimate survival daredevil? Then this is the place for you. Come and test your knowledge in this super buzzer quiz and pick up a few tips for those tricky situations from the author of the adrenalin-fuelled Danger Zone series. Look out Bear & Ray!
Back by popular demand, authors long listed for this prestigious award share the secrets of their success with Julia Eccleshare. Previous winners include Philip Pullman, Patrick Ness, Jacqueline Wilson and Meg Rosoff.
Gladiators, togas, Latin and the odd mystery–what's not to love? Come and see the author of this hugely successful series talk about its grand finale, The Man From Pomegranate Street.
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Frightful Night
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Venue: Imagine Space
Stinky socks at the ready! Join in the adventures of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks with the author-illustrator armed with fancy dress, sound effects and plenty of screams.