The acclaimed traveller, biographer and literary sleuth reads from his new collection of investigations Traces Remain and talks about his fascination with the hidden details of the past, and the ‘sudden presence’ of distant historical figures. Chaired by Simon Mundy
The novelist and playwright (whose Noises Off is currently playing in London) discusses his childhood memoir and his exploration of his father’s story My Father's Fortune. His new novel Skios is a story of mislaid identity, misdirected passion and miscalculated consequences set on a Greek Island.
The Greeks 6 - The Song of Achilles and The Whispering Muse
Event 438 • •
Venue: Hay on Earth Stage
The Song of Achilles is a re-imagining of the love story at the heart of Homer’s Iliad; The Whispering Muse pitches the mythic hero Caeneus and his tales of the Argonauts, the Golden Fleece and Lemnos onto a Scandinavian merchant ship in 1949.
Exiled writers from Syria and Iran discuss their work and the upheavals in the Middle East with the manager of the Writers’ Centre Norwich City of Refuge programme.
In partnership with the Writers Centre Norwich and International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN)
The fantastic team behind Local to Ludlow return to Hay with their mobile culinary school. Using locally sourced ingredients they teach children how to cook delicious snacks from scratch.
Duration 60 mins. 5-9 years
No adult ticket required, but children must be accompanied for this cookery session.
Chords and cracking lead. Putting the two together.
Duration 60 mins. 14+ years
Each young person attending this workshop must fill in the Permission Form available for download here. Please send the form in advance to admin@hayfestival.org AND bring a copy on the day.
The author and filmmaker conjures the life of her great aunt, the heiress Nica Rothschild, who abandoned her life of privilege in Europe for New York’s 1950s Jazz scene. She was a patron and muse to some of the greatest C20th musicians. Charlie Parker died in her apartment, Thelonius Monk in her arms.
The co-founder of the Sharq Forum and the former Director General of the Al Jazeera Network reflects on the momentous changes in the Arab world, and the effect of free media and new technology across the Middle East.
Park Lane the debut novel from the author of The Bolter is a tale of suffrage, war and love, upstairs and down in Edwardian London; Can We Still Be Friends follows three friends leaving University and emerging into the reality of 1980s Britain.
The Future of Energy Series - How to Decarbonise by 2050
Event 444 • •
Venue: Starlight Stage
There are many theories and proposals for decarbonising our society but which ones are the most credible and what do they require from us all in order to achieve the target by 2050? The Department of Energy and Climate Change’s Chief Scientific Advisor will weigh the options with the former Director of Green Alliance and the FCO Minister for International Energy. Chaired by Andy Fryers.
The London-based solo artist, recently signed to Ninja Tune, has toured with Gil Scott Heron, Bonobo, Fink, and Jose Gonzales. Jono’s music is timeless. ‘Music that is imperishable, that reflects past, present and future in an instant.’ Likened to having the melodies and rich vocals of John Martyn, the darkness of Nick Drake, the soul of Marvin Gaye and the romantic indulgence of Jeff Buckley. Jono is defining a new folk/soul sound of our time.’ - Dannii Evans.
The film version of the Passion play starring Michael Sheen and written by Owen Sheers that was performed throughout Port Talbot in Easter 2011. Directed by Dave McKean.
