Sunday 2nd November Archives - Bridport Literary Festival

Event 1 | Martin Maudsley | From Coast To Countryside

£12.00

Martin Maudsley - From Coast To Countryside

Professional storyteller Martin Maudsley has been researching and breathing new life into local folktales and folklore inspired by Dorset’s rolling hills, ancient barrows, and dramatic coastline. In this event, commissioned by the late Festival Director, Tanya Bruce-Lockhart, Martin collaborates with musicians Lucy Roberts on fiddle and Robert Lee on accordion, in a heartwarming interweaving of Dorset tales and tunes. An immersive performance, where music and storytelling intertwine to celebrate Dorset’s rich heritage of nature, culture, and creative spirit.
Introduced by Anna Powell 1 Course Lunch £16 Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Sunday 2nd November 2025 @ 11.30 am

Where: Sladers Yard

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Event 2 | Andrew O’Hagan | On Friendship

£16.00

Andrew O’Hagan - On Friendship
From the bestselling author of Mayflies and Caledonian Road, a heart-enriching celebration of what makes us great: our friends. In our lives, our friendships are rich and varied, shared with those with two legs, or four legs. They come dressed in the simplicity of childhood or the professional attire of adult life - either spanning decades, or only fleeting. In these gorgeous personal reflections, Andrew O’Hagan explores friendship through music and poetry, memory and history, illuminating the many ways and reasons that people come together, and how our lives are all the better because we do. in conversation with Nic Jeune Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Sunday 2nd November 2025 @ 12 noon

Where: Electric Palace

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Event 3 | Simon Hart | Ungovernable

£16.00

Simon Hart - Ungovernable - The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip

Former Chief Whip and MP Simon Hart had a front-row seat to the most turbulent times in Britain’s recent political history, from negotiations around Brexit, the impact of Liz Truss’s forty-nine-day premiership, to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Simon witnessed successive dramas unfold, many of which involved an extensive build-up, a complicated process and a noisy and vitriolic public commentary. Revisiting diaries kept throughout his career, Ungovernable is an insider’s story and unflinching look into the heart of British politics from the centre of government.
in conversation with Oliver Letwin Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Sunday 2nd November 2025 @ 2.00pm

Where: Electric Palace

Sponsor: Church House Investments

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Event 4 | Tracy Borman | The Stolen Crown

£16.00

Tracy Borman - The Stolen Crown - Treachery, Deceit and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty
Thrilling new research reveals that contrary to accepted belief, Elizabeth I died without formally naming an heir. James Stuart, in fact, seized the throne illegally, and history was re-written under his orders. This was a moment that changed the monarchy forever. The lie that began Stuart rule in England played a significant role in setting the monarchy on a path toward crisis. Kings and queens reigned but could no longer rule and power shifted from the monarchy to parliament forever. In The Stolen Crown, Tracy Borman combines brilliant writing and vigorous research to tell a timeless story about iconic women, espionage, conspiracy and power. an illustrated talk - Introduced by Jason Goodwin Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Sunday 2nd November 2025 @ 4.00 pm

Where: Electric Palace

Sponsored by: Tim and Sara Clarke

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Event 5 | John Suchet | In Search of Beethoven

£16.00

John Suchet - In Search of Beethoven - A Personal Journey
John Suchet is passionate about Beethoven. In his eighth book on the composer, he traces Beethoven’s life from his early years in Bonn to his dying days in Vienna, a journey both literal and symbolic, to demonstrate the life changing power of great music. Part biography, memoir and travelogue, Suchet draws from his own life and experience as a foreign correspondent and news anchor to create a compelling and moving account of Beethoven’s life in an immersive tale of adventure and discovery. Suchet reveals what we can gain from turning to genius in life’s many crises. an illustrated talk - Introduced by Guy Johnston Priority booking - Become a Friend - Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets - 01308 424901

When: Sunday 2nd November 2025 @ 6.00 pm

Where: Electric Palace

Sponsored by: : Carol Hammick and Adam Tindall

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