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.
Tickets are available from the Bridport TIC 01308 424901.
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
Festival Highlights
Bridport Literary Festival 2020 Highlights
Welcome to the Bridport Literary Festival A short glimpse into BridLit’s place as part of this wonderful town, with highlights from the 2020 festival. Credit Isaac Maccy
Latest Blog
The painful history of rape and war
With the international lens on Afghanistan, journalist Christina Lamb’s talk on Saturday 13 November about Our Bodies, Their Battlefield: What [...]
Just what the doctor ordered
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A history of building Britain
The brilliant Andrew Ziminski is one of three writers at a special event at the arts centre this month in [...]
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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