Bude Literary Festival (Patron: Raynor Winn: 'The Salt Path')
Bude celebrates all things literary, from 14-18 May 2025, when authors, actors, musicians, comedians and workshop leaders head to the North Cornish coast to inspire and delight locals and visitors alike, via the written and spoken word. Our 4th annual festival is packed with literary gems and surprises for all ages and interests....
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
presented by Budehaven Community School
| 0 | BUDE: Budehaven Community School |
|---|---|
| P | Tuesday 13th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Theatre |
Siobhan Daniels 'Retirement Rebel'
In conversation with Martin Dorey
| 0 | BUDE: Library |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 9:45am, Start time: 10:00am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Lyric Writing Workshop: 'Rhyme & Reason'. with Gary McCausland
10.30am - 12 noon
| 0 | BUDE: Bude Castle (The Blanchminster Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | 14 and over |
| C | Literature |
Paul Wreyford: The Fun History Quiz (1 hour)
Based on his book 'When Henry VIII Came to Dinner'
| 0 | BUDE: Berries Community Cafe |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:30am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Gary McCausland
Live on the Bandstand
| 0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
'Writing the emotions: a workshop' with Ellen Hawley
| 0 | BUDE: Bude Castle (The Blanchminster Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | 14 and over |
| C | Literature |
Cara Hunter 'Making a Killing'
This special event has just been added to the Lit Fest programme!
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 3:00pm, Start time: 3:30pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
The Bude Lit Fest Literary Quiz (hosted by Martyn Holehouse)
Get a team together and book early!
| 0 | BUDE: North Coast Wine Lounge |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 5:30pm, Start time: 6:00pm |
| . | 18 and over |
| C | Literature |
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
presented by Budehaven Community School
| 0 | BUDE: Budehaven Community School |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Theatre |
'Words-Work': A Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Event
Speak easy for up to 5 mins at this special Bude Lit Fest event, hosted by local author, Sam Horton
| 0 | BUDE: The House of Chaplin |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm |
| . | 18 and over |
| C | Literature |
Marcus Brigstocke
Vitruvian Mango
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
| . | 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Comedy |
The Bude Lit Fest Literary Quiz (Hosted by Ron Cann)
Get a team together and book early!
| 0 | BUDE: North Coast Wine Lounge |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
| . | 18 and over |
| C | Literature |
Gary McCausland
'Deconstructing The Greats'
| 0 | BUDE: The House of Chaplin |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 9:00pm, Start time: 9:30pm |
| . | 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
Jean Rhys
An exploration with Poppy Wonnacott
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Lyric Writing Workshop with James Dixon
10.30am - 12 noon
| 0 | BUDE: Wild Spirits Wellness Studio & Cafe |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | 14 and over |
| C | Literature |
Ebbingford Tales
Jonathan Stamp is back again to reveal all.....
No tickets available
| 0 | BUDE: Ebbingford Manor |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:15am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Walking Tour |
'Greetings From Bude' a film by Tim Rolt
Plus a new short film about Jean Rhys
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 11:30am, Start time: 12:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Film |
James Dixon
Live on the Bandstand
| 0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
Holly Watt 'The Last Truths We Told'
It's not the lies that kill you. It's the truth.
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Literature |
Patrice Lawrence 'People Like Stars'
A wise and warm story of family secrets and the power of friendship by this award-winning author.
| 0 | BUDE: Library |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 3:30pm, Start time: 4:00pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Literature |
Jacqueline Wilson
'The Seaside Sleepover' A funny, heartwarming story in the bestselling Sleepover series about Daisy, her sister Lily and their holiday sleepover. Publishing in hardback, 10th April 2025
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 5:00pm, Start time: 6:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
presented by Budehaven Community School
| 0 | BUDE: Budehaven Community School |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Theatre |
Living Room Theatre presents 'THE END IS IN THE BEGINNING'
A compilation/remix of 13 of Samuel Beckett's plays, prose and poems. A brush with Beckett, his characters and their words.
| 0 | BUDE: The Falcon Hotel (Acland Suite) |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 6:45pm, Start time: 7:15pm |
| . | 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Theatre |
Megan Freeman 'A Better Nightmare' (In conversation with Emily Bromell)
Sensational YA fantasy debut from dazzling new voice, Megan Freeman
| 0 | BUDE: The Olive Tree |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Literature |
Sam Horton 'Gorse'
In conversation with Rebekah Fell
| 0 | BUDE: The House of Chaplin |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
| . | 18 and over |
| C | Literature |
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