Time: 7.30 pm

Following her sold-out Agatha Christie tour, acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures.

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Time: 7.00 pm

Join much-loved comedian Shappi Khorsandi whilst she is being interviewed by Robin Ince. Looking back on her life through the lens of ADHD and finally makes sense of the chaos.

From discovering the joys of shoplifting through to finally understanding her attraction to toxic men, Scatter Brain will have you laughing (and crying) as you find out what it's really like to live a life out of control.

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Enjoy a stroll on Tunbridge Wells Common/Calverley Grounds with Duncan Minshull, editor of GLOBETROTTING: Writers Walk The World.

Take in the lovely views and listen to Duncan read extracts from his latest book about the writers who have traversed every continent from the 1500's to the present day. And en route Duncan will be asking his fellow footers about the joys of pedestrian travel. Why do you go walking?

Please note that this event takes place in the Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. Please meet outside Waterstones at 1:45

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Time: 7.00 pm

The author of award-winning YA novel Gwen and Art are Not in Love comes to Tunbridge Wells to share their top tips on creating compelling, complex queer characters for modern audiences in historical settings.

In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, we'll be focusing on Lex's Reputation series: Regency romances with a twist.

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Time: 7.30 pm

A remarkable account of the moving and sometimes astonishing ways animals have enriched our lives, from national treasure Martin Clunes interviewed by Gabby Huddart.

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Time: 7.00 pm

Live poetry and spoken word hosted by Hannah Gee and Dwella Poet.

Making all voices heard, through spoken word. A very popular evening attended by 30 local poets, with over 90 in the audience. A diverse and heart warming event where diverse poets of all ages entertain and enthrall.

At the Old Auction House

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Time: 7.30 pm

Richard Ayoade's fictional quest to rescue Harauld Hughes - the almost mythical mid-century playwright - from obscurity.

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Time: 4.00 pm

In Search of Beethoven is John Suchet's latest and most personal book dedicated to the life of this extraordinary composer. Part biography, part memoir, part travelogue, Suchet draws on his own life and career as a foreign correspondent and news anchor to show how Beethoven's music has accompanied him through the best and worst of times.

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Time: 7.00 pm

Chris Chibnall: Death at the White Hart, interviewed by Hannah Griffith

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Time: 7.00 pm

Charlie English is the former head of international news at the Guardian.

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Time: 5.00 pm

Peter Fraser Dunlop Queer Fiction Prize shortlisted author, and Booktok sensation, Peach Morris will be sharing their debut book Learning to Fall; about found family and queer awakening, set in the lively world of roller derby, perfect for fans of Whip It and Heartstopper.

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Time: 5.30 pm

The inspirational true story of one woman's fight to survive on the streets of London.

Lorna Tucker is an artist, writer and filmmaker, who has secured her place as one of the most exciting documentary directors working today, known for tackling big social themes with humour, ease and grace.

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Time: 6.00 pm

Fans of gardening are also in for a treat as James Canton talks about all things rewilding from his book Renaturing: Small Ways to Wild the World. James will be in conversation with Kate Bradbury, author of One Garden Against the World.

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Time: 7.00 pm

In this book, interviews with 100 women result in an extraordinary and powerful conversation on pornography. How they first encountered it. How they consume it. How it has affected their sex lives. What they like and what they don't. And what it means for their relationships.

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Time: 7.00 pm

Dr Matt Winning is a stand-up comedian and environmental economist with a PHD in climate change policy.

HOT MESS aims to both lighten the mood and enlighten readers on climate change.

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Time: 2.30 pm

Terry Pratchett and Lucinda Riley are two late icons of literature who have left behind huge legacies. Rhianna Pratchett and Harry Whittaker are continuing their parents' storytelling careers through videogames, improvised comedy, radio and of course the written word. Meeting for the first time in this iconic conversation, we will find out how being raised by a creative parent inspired these two creators to build their own careers.

At The Little Vic Theatre

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Time: 1.00 pm

The first book from amateur gardener and viral sensation Martha Swales, this is a beginner's guide that shows how fun and easy it can be to grow your own slice of nature.

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Time: 1.30 pm

Megan has always dreamt of flying. STARMINSTER was her opportunity to live that dream and share it with everyone who longs for endless skies.

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Time: 11.00 am

Join author Eva Wong Nava and illustrator Natelle Quek of Dancing Dumplings For My One And Only for a storytime reading and a 'na-nium, na-nium' arts and crafts session where you'll colour in and make your own dumpling-themed bunting to take home.

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Time: 11.30 am

Gaia Vince will discuss her book Nomad Century: exploring the benefits of migration in the face of the climate crisis, and Tim Minshall will demonstrate the foundational role that manufacturing plays in human life, with Your Life is Manufactured.

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Time: 12.00 pm

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Time: 2.30 pm

The Camerados movement founder Maff Potts will discuss 'Friends and Purpose' with Bob Willard Watts, followed by a wider discussion on social connection and mission-led movements with other likeminded leaders.

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Time: 4.30 pm

Louise Minchin is most famous for her twenty-year stint on BBC Breakfast's red sofa.

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Time: 4.30 pm

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Time: 12.00 pm

Alan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, has worked with some of the most legendary artists of our time, from David Bowie to the Spice Girls via the Rolling Stones, the Stranglers, Prince and Amy Winehouse.

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Time: 2.00 pm

My My! is a celebration of ABBA through the ages. It's one fan's way of saying: thank you for the music.

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Time: 12.00 pm

What does Artificial Intelligence mean for our identity? Our fascination with AI stems from the perceived uniqueness of human intelligence.

We believe it's what differentiates us. Fears of AI not only concern how it invades our digital lives, but also the implied threat of an intelligence that displaces us from our position at the centre of the world.

Neil D. Lawrence's visionary book shows why these fears may be misplaced.

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Time: 2.00 pm

The story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a mystery to all but a few. In this enlightening history, spanning castles and cathedrals to factories and railway stations, Jenkins translates the hidden narratives infused in the facades we walk past every day.

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Time: 12.00 pm

Join Simon Armitage to celebrate his new illustrated poetry collection Dwell, inspired by the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

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Time: 3.00 pm

A brilliantly witty, funny and tender collection of stories that draws on the wealth of film and TV ideas Rupert Everett has created over the course of his career, The American No will delight and surprise his many fans.

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Ravena Guron, Wren James & Busayo Matuluko join together for a YA Crime Thriller Event!

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Time: 11.00 am

Following the seasons, 'A Year Full of Pots' shows you how to make your own evolving tapestry of colour through long-lasting container combinations

Sarah shares the flowers and planting schemes she has tried and tested over decades and reveals the design principles that will work for you at any scale, whether you have just one pot or a garden full of containers.

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Time: 2.00 pm

In a detailed and demonstrative two hour workshop, fantasy and TTRPG* writer Kimberly Pauley will teach attendees how to write thrilling fantasy stories for all kinds of different audiences.

* tabletop role-playing game

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Time: 2.00 pm

The Nazi Mind: Twelve Warnings From History

From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a groundbreaking narrative history of the motivation and mentality behind the Nazis and their supporters.

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Time: 4.00 pm

Join Clare as we explore the world of Shelwich where everyone is born with a magical gift, and magic rises and falls with the Tide... and yet not all is as it seems.

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Time: 6.00 pm

Attention all Dungeon Masters: Whether you're having trouble at the table, looking for a new spark of inspiration for your campaign, or you're just starting out and don't know where to begin, our DM Surgery could be just what you need!

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Time: 12.30 pm

A fine dining experience including a three-course meal, a welcome drink, and Q&A with Atul Kochhar.

A rare opportunity to sample delicious food cooked by Atul Kochhar, the pioneering, twice Michelin-starred chef who has changed the way people perceive and experience Indian cuisine. The lunch will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.

At Essence on the Pantiles.

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Time: 1.00 pm

Please note this performance starts at Trinity Theatre and ends at the Forum Tunbridge Wells.

The Literary Festival is encouraging young people to explore creativity with purpose through two events investigating youth homelessness; inspired by Lorna Tucker's book 'Bare'.

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Time: 2.00 pm

From the ingeniously quick-witted John Crace, the Guardian's political sketch writer for the last ten years, comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie. And as a Westminster veteran, boy does he have some stories to share.

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Time: 5.00 pm

Drawing on his years of experience reporting on global security stories and in-depth knowledge of the security services, Frank Gardner has written his most frighteningly real, unnerving and explosive thriller yet.

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Time: 5.00 pm

The highly anticipated sequel to BOOKWORM about how books of all kinds delight, guide, comfort and strengthen us throughout our adult lives.

Lucy Mangan is the TV critic for The Guardian, and a columnist, features writer and reviewer for Stylist magazine, The Telegraph and many other publications.

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Time: 7.00 pm

Join internationally acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Suzie Miller at Trinity Theatre as she discusses her gripping novel Prima Facie, adapted from her award-winning play.

Suzie Miller is an international playwright, librettist and screenwriter. She has a background in law, and has won numerous awards.

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Time: 12.00 pm

Nicci French is the husband and wife team of journalist Nicci Gerrard and writer Sean French.

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Time: 12.00 pm

The former Old Bailey judge lifts the lid on our legal system and asks whether it delivers criminal justice for those involved.

Wendy Jospeph KC will be interviewed by Darren Forrester of Berry & Lamberts.

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Time: 4.00 pm

A unique insight by the renowned feminist lawyer Harriet Wistrich into ten of her hard-won cases, demonstrating that terrifyingly often, the law is not fit-for-purpose for half the population.

Harriet will be interviewed by Laura Bates.

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Time: 8.00 pm

Held at the Royal Wells Hotel on the 3rd Tuesday of most months.

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Time: 7.00 pm

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Time: 6.30 pm

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Time: 3.30 pm

Meet bestselling author David Walliams as he signs copies of his latest book The World's Worst Superheroes.

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Time: 10.00 am

Come and celebrate the amazing new comic book DONUT SQUAD: TAKE OVER THE WORLD!

We are running a Design-a-Donut competition! Grab an entry sheet from the front counter and get stuck in.

Bring your designs on Wednesday 28th May from 10-11am. There will be lots of donut-themed activities to do while we choose the winner! Best design wins a Palm Pal Donut companion!

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Time: 2.00 pm

Facing The Music - Patricia Routledge in Conversation with Edward Seckerson

In this fascinating encounter with the writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson, Dame Patricia recalls this very special part of her career with access to some rare and treasured recordings.

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Time: 6.30 pm

An evening of monologues from classic to contemporary.

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Time: 7.30 pm

Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix's smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive.

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Time: 7.30 pm

After a sell-out tour in 2024, legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE returns to the stage with a bold, unflinching look at leadership: why some inspire while others descend into tyranny.

And are all tyrants lunatics?

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Time: 2.00 pm

The Wit & Wisdom of Miriam Margolyes

With her signature candour, unpredictability, and unvarnished truth, the irreplaceable Miriam Margolyes will deliver an experience as unique and extraordinary as she is.

Please note, all shows will have a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.

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Time: 7.30 pm

Jimmy Anderson is returning to the stage in 2025 for an unrivalled evening of never-before-heard stories from inside the changing room.

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Time: 2.00 pm

Up until now, Tim has brought his own incredible journey to life through unparalleled storytelling and extraordinary archive footage. In this new show, Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.

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Time: 7.30 pm

Antiques Expert on the Road featuring Mark Smith, the renowned worldwide specialist on the Victoria Cross and Medals & Militaria expert often seen on BBC TV's Antiques Roadshow.

Mark is also the author of five books on 'The Great War'.

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Time: 7.30 pm

Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and suspicious death with Dr Richard Shepherd, the UK's most distinguished forensic pathologist, as he returns to theatres with his captivating new tour.

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Time: 2.00 pm

With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language's greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.

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Time: 8.00 pm

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero.

Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion, and resulted in some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era,

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Time: 7.30 pm

With a collective career of over 5 decades, Aggers and Tuffers have remained connected to the sporting world as commentators, media personalities, and participants of some of the nation's favourite TV shows.

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