We are sorry to announce that ‘Greyfriar’s Bobby’, a production by Don’t Go Into the Cellar with actor Jonathan Goodwin, has been cancelled. The Henrician may well book a different production from Jonathan during the Autumn season – so watch this space for more information!
We were delighted to see cover mum, sparkling gemologist and Evesham Festival of Words volunteer, Chloe Gitting (and her son Fabian of course) featured in June’s edition of the Cotswold & Vale Magazine. Already hugely committed at the Evesham Volunteer Centre, Chloe responded immediately to our plea for someone to help us with publicity via […]
Sadly and due to illness, ‘Dining with Great Writers: Samuel Pepys on Food’ on 28th June has had to be cancelled. However, we are delighted to welcome instead a talk by very local author Dr Nicola Wilson. If you thought that book clubs such as Oprah Winfrey’s or Richard and Judy’s are a relatively new […]
Due to popular demand and sell out first date, another opportunity to enjoy a two hour guided walk around the heart of Evesham is on offer! Are you local or a visitor to Evesham, and would like to learn more of its fascinating history? Then this guided walk around the heart of Evesham is for […]
Congratulations to ‘Cake Lady’ Kath Ryan, who gave a fabulously entertaining talk to those lucky enough to hear it at Raphael’s Restaurant’s Good Friday’s Charity event. For more than ten years and after setting up her charity Cakes4Casualties, Kath has been baking every week for injured troops in Selly Oak Hospital, continuing when they leave […]
We are thrilled to present our fabulous and colourful Evesham Festival of Words Brochure 2025 , packed full of wide ranging events for our main weekend which runs from 27th to 29th June and throughout the year! You can pick up a copy at locations in Evesham, Pershore and surrounding villages and towns – […]
Sadly, and due to a clash in her schedule for 2025, Miranda Krestovnikoff is no longer able to feature in this year’s programme. However, we are thrilled to welcome in her place Emmy and Bafta award winning wildlife filmer and photographer Doug Allan! Doug has been filming wildlife for over 40 years. He’s contributed memorable […]
A former winner of our short story competition, Richard Hooton, is to have his debut novel The Margaret Code published on 10th April by Sphere, an imprint of Little Brown. It’s available to pre-order from Amazon or any bookshop. The voice-led whodunnit follows eighty-nine-year-old Margaret whose failing memory holds the key to the murder investigation […]
Exciting News: Our New Website Has Launched! Based in the heart of Evesham, the Festival of Words celebrates the magic of literature, creativity, and storytelling. Our new online platform makes it easier than ever for you to engage with the festival and secure your place at our exciting events. What’s New? Online Booking System: […]
Richmond Villages Wood Norton to sponsor Festival event. We’re delighted that Richmond Villages Wood Norton have linked up with the Festival and will be hosting and sponsoring a Festival event for the first time. Wednesday 10th September, 2.30 pm at Richmond Villages, retired TV producer, Robert Arley, will be talking about Producing the BBC’s Antiques […]
