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Sky Arts
Sky Arts will return for a third year as Broadcast Sponsors of Cheltenham Literature Festival as we launch a new series of the highly acclaimed The Book Show. Host Mariella Frostrup will be joined by an exciting line-up of authors and special guests to share insights and tips for book enthusiasts.
Festival goers can also come along to the Sky Arts Den between events to enjoy free activities and workshops throughout the Festival. Whether you participate or simply sit back and relax, all activities are free of charge for your enjoyment. Sky Arts is delighted to be returning to the Festival, part of the channel’s on-going commitment to bringing the very best literature festivals to book lovers across the UK. We wish you all an enlightening and enjoyable Festival.
The Book Show - Confirmed Guests
L031 The Book Show
Saturday, October 8, Doors open 9.40am with filming 10-11am - £5, members 10% discount
Kingsley 'Akala' Daley - Founder of Hip Hop Shakespeare
Pamela Stephenson Connolly - Therapist, writer and actress
Joan Bakewell - Esteemed journalist and broadcaster
L037 The Book Show
Saturday, October 8, Doors open 12.10pm with filming 12.30-1.30pm -£5, members 10% discount
Frank Cottrell Boyce - Successful screenwriter and novelist
Alistair Darling - Ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer
Craig Brown - Satirist and writer for Private Eye
L076 The Book Show
Sunday, October 9, Doors open 9.40am with filming 10-11am - £5, members 10% discount
Anne Rice - American gothic fiction writer
Frank Skinner - Writer, comedian and actor
Grace Dent - Journalist, author and broadcaster
Joe Dunthorne - Welsh novelist and poet
L082 The Book Show
Sunday, October 9, Doors open 12.10pm with filming 12.30-1.30pm -£5, members 10% discount
Lee Child - Bestselling British thriller writer
Larry Lamb - British actor
Sky Arts Den - Itinery
Free workshops and performances
Below is a list of creative classes and performances taking place in the Sky Arts Den throughout the festival.
No booking is required — simply turn up and join in with these free activities. Places for workshops are limited so you are advised to arrive early or sign up beforehand. Find the Sky Arts Den in Montpellier Gardens
Friday 7 October | |
Opening times: 12:00 – 18:30 | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Paint It Yourself Pottery |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Workshop: Portrait in Charcoal with Bibby Zinram |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Workshop: Pen and ink drawing to create vibrant still life with Gill Cox |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Workshop: Still Life Watercolour with Viv Ayres |
Saturday 8 October | |
Opening times: 10:00 – 19:00 | |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Screening: The Book Show at Cheltenham |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Performance: Hip Hop Shakespeare |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Workshop: Still Life Watercolour with Viv Ayres |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Performance: Obenewa; singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist recently hitting the playlist of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | Performance: Our three Creative Wish artists will talk about their work, from photography to storytelling to animation, in an attempt to win your vote. Your vote will help one of them receive Sky Arts Creative Wish of £1,000 |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Workshop: Still Life using Charcoal with Amanda Barton |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Workshop: Pen and ink drawing to create vibrant still life with Gill Cox |
| 18:15 – 18:45 | Performance: Hip Hop Shakespeare |
Sunday 9 October | |
Opening times: 10:00 – 18:30 | |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Screening: The Book Show at Cheltenham |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Performance: Hip Hop Shakespeare |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Performance: Obenewa; singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist recently hitting the playlist of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra! |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Workshop: Pottery with Jon Williams |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Performance: Hip Hop Shakespeare |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Still Life Watercolour with Viv Ayres |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Performance: Obenewa; singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist recently hitting the playlist of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra! |
Monday 10 October | |
Opening times: 11:00 – 18:30 | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Paint It Yourself Pottery |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Workshop: Portrait in Charcoal with Rory Morrell |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Workshop: Portraiture Drawing with Viv Ayres |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Portrait in Charcoal with Rory Morrell |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Workshop: Still Life Watercolour with Viv Ayres |
Tuesday 11 October | |
Opening times: 11:00 – 18:30 | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Paint It Yourself Pottery |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Workshop: Still Life Watercolour with Gill Cox |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Workshop: Portrait in Charcoal with Bibby Zinram |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Portraiture Drawing with Bibby Zinram |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Workshop: Pen and ink drawing to create vibrant still life with Gill Cox |
Wednesday 12 October | |
Opening times: 11:00 – 18:30 | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Paint It Yourself Pottery |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Workshop: Charcoal Still Life with Amanda Barton |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Workshop: Still Life Watercolour with Gill Cox |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Portraiture Drawing with Bibby Zinram |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Workshop: Pen and ink drawing to create vibrant still life with Gill Cox |
Thursday 13 October | |
Opening times: 11:00 – 18:30 | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Paint It Yourself Pottery |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Performance: Come & be entertained by one of Cheltenham’s local artists |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Workshop: Pen and ink drawing to create vibrant still life with Gill Cox |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Pen and ink drawing to create vibrant still life with Gill Cox |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Performance: Come & be entertained by one of Cheltenham’s local artists |
Friday 14 October | |
Opening times: 11:00 – 18:30 | |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Paint It Yourself Pottery |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Performance: Come & be entertained by one of Cheltenham’s local artists |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Workshop: Portraiture Drawing with Bibby Zinram |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Pottery with Jon Williams |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Performance: Come & be entertained by one of Cheltenham’s local artists |
Saturday 15 October | |
Opening times: 10:00 – 19:00 | |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Walk In Workshop: Porcelain Painting |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Workshop: Charcoal Still Life with Sarah Frydenlund |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Performance: Hip Hop Shakespeare |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Workshop: Pottery with Jon Williams |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Performance: Rob Heron; an eclectic and original musical brew of 1930’s swing, gypsy jazz, hokum blues, country and soulful folk songs |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Jive and Swing dancing with Sara and Gary Boon |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Performance/Workshop: Jive and Swing dancing, Sara and Gary Boon |
Sunday 16 October | |
Opening times: 10:00 – 19:00 | |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Walk In Workshop: Porcelain Painting |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Workshop: Charcoal Still Life with Sarah Frydenlund |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Performance: Hip Hop Shakespeare; bridging music, theatre and performing arts creating the ultimate entertainment experience! |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Workshop: Pottery with Jon Williams |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Performance: Rob Heron; an eclectic and original musical brew of 1930’s swing, gypsy jazz, hokum blues, country and soulful folk songs |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Jive and Swing dancing with Sara and Gary Boon |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Performance/Workshop: Jive and Swing dancing, Sara and Gary Boon |
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