Mavis Cheek

A message from our 2013 Festival Chairman, author

Mavis Cheek

about why Marlborough is a different kind of festival

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The 2012 Marlborough Literature Festival truly had something for everyone, with audiences entertained and inspired in equal measure by both established and new authors. The continuing success of our festival proves conclusively that audiences are interested in fine writing by real authors and it is an absolute joy to see so many locals and visitors supporting each of our events.

2013 will be no different in its aims and reach and, I am sure, in its even greater achievement. Here are some of the fine writers you can look forward to hearing at Marlborough Literature Festival 2013.

Poet Laureate
Carol Ann Duffy
Playwright
David Edgar
Novelist
Bernardine Evaristo
Biographer & novelist
AN Wilson
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NEWS

LitFest on BBC Wiltshire

Mavis Cheek recently appeared on BBC Wiltshire’s Mark O’Donnell radio show to talk about the LitFest and the fantastic line-up this year.

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