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Thank you Following last year’s spectacular 10th anniversary of the Festival of Literature in honour of the 150th anniversary of Bishop’s Stortford College, this year’s line-up will feature the usual busy schedule of talks and workshops, as well as a community and education programme aimed specifically at children and young people. We have the Festival’s founder, Rosie Pike, to thank for this amazing schedule – she will be a hard act to follow! It would not have been possible to produce a Festival on this scale without the help of our sponsors and Festival partners, and all those who support the Festival of Literature in so many ways. As always, we are very grateful to Marilyn Brocklehurst, founder of the Norfolk Children’s Book Centre, who has been central to the running of the Bishop’s Stortford College Festival of Literature since its inception. Likewise, we give huge thanks to the Prep School Friends for their continued involvement. The Bishop’s Stortford Independent has given fantastic support and encouragement as well, helping us to spread the word about the Festival. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have kindly supported this year’s Festival, and not least, to you, our audience.
Meet Lizzie, our new Festival Co-Ordinator Having joined the College in September and taken over from Rosie, I am all too conscious of the size of the shoes I need to fill! I have been helping out with the planning since the summer and am in awe of the quality of the programme that has been put together. We are all in for treat, after treat, after treat. The Festival’s reputation as a friendly, intimate event continues to grow throughout the literary world, and with it, our ability to attract well-known and interesting speakers. Every year, we aim to deliver a varied and exciting programme; this year is no exception! We hope you enjoy our fantastic line-up of speakers and we look forward to welcoming you to the College. Lizzie Hall
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Welcome Welcome I have great pleasure in introducing the 11th annual Bishop’s Stortford College Festival of Literature. The Open Events will begin on Friday evening with one of England’s most successful international cricketers, Matthew Hoggard, as he shares how it felt to be a member of the epic England side who won the 2005 Ashes and talks about his life after cricket. Shaun Wallace, barrister by day and avid quizzer by night, will blow you away with stories of cases he has worked on and his proficiency in general knowledge. You might even get the chance to put him to the test… Have you got what it takes to beat a ‘Mastermind’ Champion? ‘Adventureman’, Jamie McDonald, had a rocky start to life but his determination to not allow illness to control his life has enabled him to break world records in incredibly challenging conditions, stories of which he will share when he takes to the stage on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, delve into a world of mystery, thrill and danger with critically acclaimed crime writers Tammy Cohen and Emma Curtis as they’re interviewed by Stortford’s very own crime writer and previous Festival speaker, Chris Whitaker. Each year, the Festival of Literature also celebrates poetry, and this year we are pleased to welcome, as our judge for Literature Live, Steven Camden, one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary storytellers and spoken word artists. Thursday evening’s excitement will continue with awardwinning author and broadcaster, Clare Mulley, as she brings the Festival to a close by celebrating the lives of some of our most important, yet forgotten, female figures. In addition to the rich variety of our Open Events, we will also welcome younger audiences to share in a rich variety of Schools Events, starring popular children’s authors. This year, the line-up includes Brian Moses, Sita Brahmachari and Steve Cole amongst others. Another favourite with local schools is the Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award, voted for by pupils from across the region, which will this year be presented by Petr Horácek. The 2020 Festival of Literature programme includes something for everyone, and we warmly welcome you to Bishop’s Stortford College to celebrate storytelling in all of its forms. Jeremy Gladwin Headmaster
Programme contents EVENTS AT A GLANCE
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HARRY POTTER NIGHT
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OPEN EVENTS
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PICTURE BOOK AWARD
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SCHOOLS EVENTS
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Events at a glance FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY
MONDAY 10th FEBRUARY
Steve Cole
Brian Moses
Find out why Steve prefers the job of a writer where he can “sit in his pyjamas all day and eat chocolate” and what makes his books so enthralling. Prep School Hall 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for Year 3 pupils
Matthew Hoggard Learn how it feels to represent your country at international level in a competitive sport and how different life can be afterwards. Ferguson Lecture Theatre 7.30pm - 9.00pm Tickets: £16 Suitable 10+ SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY
Shaun Wallace Find out what makes a man who’s a ‘Mastermind’ at general knowledge by night and a senior criminal defence advocate by day tick. Ferguson Lecture Theatre 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tickets: £21 Suitable for 14+ MONDAY 10th FEBRUARY
Paul Jackson Join storyteller Paul as he adds a musical touch to his enchanting stories from different cultures. Prep School Hall 9.30am - 10.30am Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for Year 1 & 2 pupils
Brian will present his poetry and percussion show: Rhyme, Rhythm & Rap and attempt to show that poetry is not something that just sits on the page. Prep School Hall 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for Year 5 pupils TUESDAY 11th FEBRUARY
Elizabeth Laird Tales of her travels, current world affairs and the themes of family, hope and redemption will be at the heart of Elizabeth Laird’s thought-provoking discussion of her novels. Prep School Hall 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for Year 6 pupils
Sita Brahmachari Take a journey with Sita as she discusses her latest novel, Where The River Runs Gold, reflecting on the world around us and what the future holds. Prep School Hall 4.00pm - 5.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for Year 7 & 8 pupils
Jamie McDonald Come and meet Adventureman! Hear first-hand, tales of his epic quests, challenges and how to break world records. Ferguson Lecture Theatre 6.00pm - 7.00pm Tickets: £8.00, 7-18s £5.50 Suitable 7+
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Events at a glance WEDNESDAY 12th FEBRUARY
THURSDAY 13th FEBRUARY
The Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award, presented by Petr Horácek
Literature Live
Where we announce the winner of the 2020 Picture Book Award... Ferguson Lecture Theatre 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for all participating schools
Tammy Cohen and Emma Curtis Hone your detective skills during an evening of thrilling suspense and excitement as Tammy and Emma discuss their latest crime novels with local crime writer, Chris Whitaker. Ferguson Lecture Theatre 7.30pm - 8.30pm Tickets: Adults £8.00; 16-18s £5.50 Suitable for 16+
Senior School Houses compete in our annual spoken word competition, judged by Steven Camden. Ferguson Lecture Theatre 5.30pm - 6.30pm Tickets: £5.50 Suitable for 13+
Clare Mulley Rediscover the lives of history’s unsung heroines and the impact they made on society today. Ferguson Lecture Theatre 7.30pm - 8.30pm Tickets: Adults £8.00; 14-18s £5.50 Suitable for 14+
THURSDAY 13th FEBRUARY
Petr Horácek and Vivian French Bring words and drawings to life with Petr and Vivian as you help them create a brand-new story. Prep School Hall 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for Year 4 pupils
Steven Camden Watch Steven, aka Polarbear, prove that poetry can be so much more than simply words on a piece of paper. Prep School Hall 3.45pm - 4.45pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil An event for Year 7 & 8 pupils
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Harry Potter Night
(Bishop’s Stortford College Prep School pupils only) Thursday 6th February In keeping with Festival tradition, Harry Potter Night will be celebrated on Thursday 6th February. This popular event, now in its sixth year, coincides with Harry Potter Book Nights across the globe. Bishop’s Stortford College Prep School pupils will enjoy a night of magic and wizardry during their week of Festival fun. The night, organised by Harry Potter publishers Bloomsbury, has a different theme each year which for 2020 will be the ‘Triwizard Tournament’. The magic continues all evening as our wizards and witches take part in daring quests, themed quizzes, a game of Quidditch and perhaps even a Potions class. Will they be brave enough to put their name into the Goblet of Fire? Harry Potter Night delights pupils and provides a magical element to the Bishop’s Stortford College Festival of Literature. www.harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/harry-potter-book-night
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Matthew Hoggard .......................................................... OPEN EVENT As one of The Cricketer’s Top 100 Schools for Cricket we are excited to welcome former England cricketer and Leicestershire CC Captain, Matthew Hoggard MBE, to launch the 2020 Festival of Literature. Matthew will give an enthusiastic and passionate talk about his cricket career and what the future holds. Matthew Hoggard is regarded as one of the most successful cricketers to have played for England and was part of the inspired Ashes winning side of 2005. Having achieved 93 England caps throughout his career, Matthew was awarded Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2006. As England’s sixth highest wicket taker with 248 wickets during his 67 matches, Matthew was released from Yorkshire in 2009 and quickly instated as captain of Leicestershire CCC from the 2010 season onwards. Under his guidance and leadership, the team went on to win the Twenty20 Cup in 2011, propelling them to become the most successful short game team within England. Having retired in 2013, life after cricket is proving to be successful and exciting for Matthew, becoming a sought-after commodity with the global media and on the after-dinner speaker circuit. www.matthewhoggard.com @Hoggy602
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Shaun Wallace .................................................................. OPEN EVENT Shaun Wallace, barrister, Mastermind champion and ‘The Dark Destroyer’ on ITV’s hit show, The Chase, will put us to the test with a night of intellectual stimulation and quizzing as he discusses life as a senior criminal defence advocate and what it’s like to know everything . Shaun has worked as a barrister since 1986, is a member of the Criminal Bar Association and Jamaican Bar and has taken part in hearings held at both the Old Bailey and several Magistrates’ Courts located in England, Wales and Scotland. As a senior criminal defence advocate he has worked with manslaughter, serious sexual offences, fraud and firearms to name but a few. His passion for law has also extended into providing lectures on matters such as environmental law, health and safety and road transport regulations. In 2004, Shaun became a champion of the BBC general knowledge quiz, Mastermind, choosing as his specialist subject, FA Cup Finals. He has also made appearances on Fifteen to One, The Weakest Link and narrowly lost to Barry Simmons in the final of the first series of Are You an Egghead? In his autobiography, Chasing the Dream, Shaun describes how his passions have helped him turn into the man he is today: staunchly just and fair, ruthless when he needs to be, kind, fun and a fiercely loyal friend. Do you have what it takes to ‘Chase the Chaser’? The evening will conclude with a quiz challenge. @TheShaunWallace SATURDAY’S PROGRAMME IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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Jamie McDonald .............................................................. OPEN EVENT Spending the first nine years of his life in and out of hospital with a rare spinal condition known as syringomyelia, combined with epilepsy and a very weak immune system, Jamie’s life had a challenging start. However, at the age of nine, his symptoms began to ease; something Jamie attributes to becoming more active. As he grew older, Jamie began a quest to give back to the hospitals which supported him through his early childhood and in 2012, he bought a second-hand bike and cycled 14,000 miles from Bangkok to his hometown, Gloucester. Just two days after finishing that gruelling journey, Jamie decided to attempt the world static cycling record of 224 hours and 24 minutes, which he beat. Jamie made history in 2014 when he became the first person to run the 5,000 miles from the Canadian Atlantic coast to the Pacific without the aid of a support crew. He raised more than £250,000 for sick children in the UK and Canada in the process. At times, during these awe-inspiring journeys Jamie was shot at, arrested, battled temperatures of -40°C and endured a frostbitten nose, all whilst wearing a Superhero costume, ‘The Flash’. In 2018 Jamie completed yet another fundraising cross country run, this time a 5,500 mile solo journey across the USA, dressed as his alter ego, ‘Adventureman’. Jamie will share stories from his adventures that will inspire and amaze in an evening not to be missed! He will also be making a collection at the end of his talk for the children’s hospitals he supports. www.adventureman.org @MrJamieMcDonald TUESDAY’S EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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Tammy Cohen and Emma Curtis in conversation with Chris Whitaker................. OPEN EVENT Join crimewriters Tammy Cohen and Emma Curtis as they are interviewed by local novelist and previous Festival speaker Chris Whitaker. They will discuss their novels, the process of writing and answer questions from the audience. Both Emma and Tammy are acclaimed crime writers with stacks of stellar reviews under their belts. After raising two children and working various jobs, Emma’s fascination with the darker side of domestic life inspired her to write her acclaimed debut novel, One Little Mistake. Her latest novel, The Night You Left, has been described as ‘gripping, tense and twisty’ and will leave you gasping for more. Originally from Brighton, Emma now lives in London with her husband. Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, Tammy (Tamar) Cohen began her writing career as a freelance journalist, writing features for titles including Marie Claire, The Times and The Telegraph. Tammy’s latest novel is called Stop at Nothing and has been critically acclaimed. She is Writer in Residence at Kingston University, lives in London with her partner, three nearly grown-up children and one badly behaved dog. This event is perfect for book club members and crime enthusiasts alike. www.tammycohen.co.uk @MsTamarCohen @emmacurtisbooks @WhittyAuthor
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Literature Live with Steven Camden ..................... OPEN EVENT Literature Live, a reading competition for our Senior School pupils is both enjoyable and highly anticipated. Each year sees stirring performances across all age groups, with fierce competition between the Houses. There are opportunities for solo and group interpretations - pupils are able to select any piece of literature they wish, so expect the unexpected! Prior to the event pupils compete in three different categories and the winners of these perform in this final. This year we are very pleased to welcome poet, Steven Camden, to judge the readings. The English Department is enormously grateful for all of the hard work and time that pupils and House staff invest in helping to make this competition such a success.
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Clare Mulley ....................................................................... OPEN EVENT Bishop’s Stortford College, once dubbed ‘The school for spies’, is particularly proud to welcome award-winning author and broadcaster, Clare Mulley who will blow you away with her epic biographies of the lives of history’s forgotten female figures and the roles they played in shaping society as it is today. As the winner of The Daily Mail Biographers’ Club Prize, Clare could not have asked for a better start to her writing career with the launch of her debut book, The Woman Who Saved the Children. Continuing her focus on prominent female figures throughout history, Clare’s second book, which she will focus on during this event, The Spy Who Loved, (now optioned by Universal Studios) led to Clare being decorated with Poland’s honourary distinction, the Bene Merito. Clare is a regular contributor to various historical and current affairs journals, TV and radio programmes including Newsnight, the History Channel and BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. An honourary patron of the Wimpole History Festival, Clare is a popular public speaker and has given lectures in London and Paris on wartime female special agents, given a TEDx talk at Stormont and spoken at the Houses of Parliament and the Royal Albert Hall. Before her writing career, Clare worked for Save the Children and Sight Savers International. She lives in Essex with her husband, their three daughters and a hairy lurcher. www.claremulley.com/home @claremulley TUESDAY’S EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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The Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award Presented by author and illustrator Petr Horácek The annual Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award invites local schools to participate and cast votes for their favourite titles. Join children’s books author and illustrator, Petr Horacek, and the shortlisted authors and illustrators to find out which book has won the coveted Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award 2020. www.petrhoracek.co.uk/ @PHoracek
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Schools Events Steve Cole Expect an out of this world afternoon with self-confessed “slightly crazy and highly frantic” author, Steve Cole, as he discusses his best-selling novels. Steve Cole is the author of the hugely successful Astrosaurs and Cows in Action series for younger readers, as well as titles for older readers including Tripwire and Doctor Who; his books have sold over three million copies. Steve will be talking about his new series of books featuring superhero Adventure Duck; will he complete his mission to prevent the evil Power Pug from taking over the world? Join Steve for an egg-ceptionally funny, action packed session. www.stevecolebooks.co.uk @SteveColeBooks
Friday 7th February 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil
AN EVENT FOR YEAR 3 PUPILS
Paul Jackson Be prepared to round off National Storytelling Week 2020 with an event from the amazingly talented and much-loved storyteller, Paul Jackson. Paul will enchant and delight with the stories he tells from many different cultures. Listen, laugh and gasp as his intriguing stories unfold. Paul blends music into many of his tales; the soothing sounds of the African harp, the humour of the mouth harp or sometimes the mystery of the Tibetan singing bowl, all of which bring a flavour of culture and a sense of place to his stories. www.pauljacksonstory.com
Monday 10th February 9.30am - 10.30am Tickets: £3.50 per pupil
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Brian Moses Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear one of the UK’s most accomplished performance poets who was especially commissioned to write a poem for the Queen’s 80th birthday! Brian Moses has been labelled “one of Britain’s favourite children’s poets” by the National Poetry Archive and has worked as a professional poet since 1988. He performs his poetry and percussion show around the world, and will demonstrate how poetry is not something that just sits on the page. Rather, it can be brought to life using a variety of voices, movements and instruments. Did you know that Brian’s poem ‘Walking with my Iguana’ is one of the most often performed poems in schools? www.brianmoses.co.uk @moses_brian
Monday 10th February 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil. 22 TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS VISIT: www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org SEE CALENDAR AND NEWS.
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Elizabeth Laird Award-winning author, Elizabeth Laird, will provide a powerful afternoon of words as she shares extracts from her novels based on her travels around the world. Elizabeth Laird is a multi-award-winning author of much-loved children’s books, including The Garbage King and The Prince Who Walked with Lions. Elizabeth’s stories are often inspired by people she meets on her travels. Following the success of her novel Welcome to Nowhere, Elizabeth Laird returns with a A House Without Walls, a powerful story set amidst the Syrian refugee crisis. She will discuss the themes of family, hope and redemption. www.elizabethlaird.co.uk @EMRLaird
Tuesday 11th February 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil
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Sita Brahmachari Explore the very real issues of climate change through the power of words and storytelling with Sita Brahmachari. Battling and addressing the campaign on climate change is at the heart of Sita’s multi-award winning novels, plays, novellas and short stories. Her first novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the Waterstones Children’s Book Award and was voted one of the Guardian’s top 50 books celebrating diversity since the 1950’s. An Amnesty International Ambassador and regular school and festival speaker, Sita will discuss her latest novel, Where The River Runs Gold. www.sitabrahmachari.com @SitaBrahmachari
Tuesday 11th February 4.00pm - 5.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil
AN EVENT FOR YEARS 7&8
Petr Horácek and Vivian French Team up with storyteller, Vivian French, and author and illustrator, Petr Horácek, as they ask you to help them create a new story, live on stage. Sublime storyteller Vivian French is the author of many children’s favourites including Oliver’s Vegetables and The Most Wonderful Thing in the World. Petr Horácek brings stories vividly to life with his beautiful illustrations. Hear them discuss their much-loved works before you help them to create a new story live on stage. Give Vivian ideas for the storyline and guide Petr’s illustrations in this lively improvisation event. www.petrhoracek.co.uk @PHoracek www. vivianfrench.co.uk @fivekingdoms
Thursday 13th February 2.00pm - 3.00pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil
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Schools Events Steven Camden Poetry superstar, Steven Camden, will provide an afternoon of fun and entertainment as he shares his writing secrets and performs some of his spectacular poems. Steven Camden, aka Polarbear, is an author, playwright, screenwriter and performer from Birmingham who has travelled the world sharing his works and helping others create their own. From stages at Glastonbury to California, via Melbourne and Kuala Lumpar, he is one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary storytellers and spoken word artists. Steven will share poems from his latest collection, Everything All at Once, as well as giving an insight into what he describes as his “messy writing process.” www.bearstories.org @homeofpolar
Friday 13th February 3.45pm - 4.45pm Tickets: £3.50 per pupil
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How to find us Bishop’s Stortford College is situated just off the A1250/Hadham Road on the western side of the town centre. Directions are available on the College website.
Parking There is parking by the Memorial Hall, accessed from the Hadham Road entrance. There is also some roadside parking along Maze Green Road.
Venues The Ferguson Lecture Theatre is situated between Maze Green Road (by the zebra crossing) and the Memorial Hall. Both are wheelchair accessible from Maze Green Road. Fingerposts are in place to direct visitors to events held in the Prep School Hall.
Late arrivals If you arrive late, please use the entrance on Maze Green Road to minimise disruption.
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6TH -14TH FEBRUARY 2020
Brian Moses
Elizabeth Laird
Paul Jackson
Sita Brahmachari
Petr Horácek
Steven Camden
Vivian French
Steve Cole
Bishop’s Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2PJ
www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org