Bridport Literary Festival
BRIDLIT has expanded significantly over the years and we hope that our programme of events for 2021 is more intriguing, illuminating and entertaining than ever before. An eclectic mix of writers on a variety of subjects promises to engage audiences of all tastes and interests.
Friends Priority Booking is open for three weeks from Monday 9 August – Friday 27 August. Tickets are available from the Bridport TIC 01308 424901. General booking is from Monday 30 August.
Our Special Day for Friends, Sponsors and Donors is confirmed for Monday 20 September and the box office at the Bridport TIC is now open for bookings. Telephone: 01308 424901
Featured Live Events from 2020
Shakespearean – Robert McCrum in Conversation with Jason Webster
In this fresh and engaging study of Shakespeare and his work, writer and former Observer Literary editor Robert McCrum takes [...]
Berlin, The Story of a City – Barney White Spunner
Berlin is seen by many as the most fascinating and exciting city in Europe. Barney White-Spunner tells the story of [...]
Latest Blog
Surprise award for BridLit director Tanya
Bridport Literary Festival director Tanya Bruce-Lockhart has been given a surprise award by Dorset High Sheriff George Streatfeild. Last week, [...]
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Be part of something unique – BridLit 20
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Bridlit Shots
Raynor Winn | The Wild Silence
A Conversation with Raynor Winn about her new book A Wild Silence. We spent a misty morning with Raynor at her home in Cornwall talking about her latest work and what it means to her both on a personal level, and as a [...]
Andrew Ziminski | The Stonemason
A Conversation with Andrew Ziminski about his book The Stone Mason: a History of Building Britain. We caught up with Andrew at his beach hut on Portland for a Dorset-centric view of his new book. A BridLit Shots film - camera [...]
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