Elly Griffiths and William Shaw in conversation Wordfest patrons and best-selling crime writers Elly and William are reunited at our annual festival, here this year in conversation to promote their…
The UK's fragmented political landscape: Peter Kellner In conversation with Professor Ivor Gaber Pollsters now agree that since the recent general and local elections, British Politics has fragmented in an…
The global fragmented order: Baroness Catherine Ashton In conversation with Professor Ivor Gaber Since the invasion of Ukraine, and then the election of Donald Trump, the global international order has been…
Open Mic Slam: Creative Writing, Poetry and Flash Fiction Creative writers and people who enjoy hearing new work are invited to come along for a fun open mic slam. Writers…
Sussex History Day – a day conference exploring local and national history The proposals for a combined authority for Sussex reconnects the whole of the old county. So, to shape…
The Singing Salon – an evening of musical entertainment The final festival event will be a joyous performance by The Singing Salon, a group of fantastically talented singers led by…
An afternoon with Gyles Brandreth We are delighted to welcome Gyles Brandreth to Shoreham Wordfest. Gyles will be sharing some of his thoughts and passions with us in a delightful…
Actor and Director, Ethan Taylor, of This is My Theatre Company, brings to life Shakespeare’s legacy through a new entertaining and informative one-man play. The year is 1621. Five years…
Professors Matt Dimmock and Andrew Hadfield from Sussex University will discuss how the play represents love and marriage, and that dizzying speed of youthful experience. They will reflect on how…
A night of celebration and merrymaking remembering the great Bard’s birthday. A ceilidh of country and courtly dances with a lively Ceilidh band and caller. Delicious rustic ploughman’s victuals and…
A workshop of lovely, easy to grasp, centuries old songs and rounds and a chance to learn some delightful Elizabethan dances. All ages most welcome. Led by the widely experienced…
The talented Bowler Crab Theatre Company brings us Shakespeare’s timeless tale of two young lovers from feuding families: a story of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and…
