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....
Chris Ryan 'Second Strike'
The bullet-fast new thriller from No. 1 bestselling SAS hero, Chris Ryan.
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
| . | 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Literature |
Alex Gibbon 'Life's A Bi**h And So Am I'
This new work-in-progress show comes to Bude by popular demand
| 0 | BUDE: The Olive Tree |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 8:30pm, Start time: 9:00pm |
| . | 18 and over |
| C | Comedy |
James Dixon
For The Love of Lyrics
| 0 | BUDE: The House of Chaplin |
|---|---|
| P | Thursday 15th 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 |
'Pauline Kuczynski - the second Mrs Hawker' A talk by Richard Wellby RIBA, M Phil, MA Conservation.
A rehabilitation of her reputation based on Jill Wellby's collection of Hawkerania and Pauline's own letters.
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Bude Literary Walk
with Poppy Wonnacott
| 0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:15am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
‘FACTS AND FICTION - Love and Conflict in the Napoleonic Era’
A talk and Q&A with Alison Huntingford: author of 'Dance a Fearful Jig'
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 11:30am, Start time: 12:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Folksy Theatre 'Angelica Sprocket's Pockets' by Quentin Blake
An Original Family Musical ideal for school groups aged 3-11 years
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:15pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Theatre |
The Barrel Tappers
Enjoy this free 50 minute lunchtime concert
| 0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
Charlotte Bradman (author of 'The Happy Nomad')
A writing workshop for 7-13yrs at Bude Library
| 0 | BUDE: Library |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Literature |
Veronica Henry: 'One Night at the Château' (out in hardback 27 February 2025)
In conversation with Alice Pringle
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
'Reaching Readers'
Regional Indie Bookshops and Bude Library share stories of life in the book lane...
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 3:00pm, Start time: 3:30pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Isabel Thomas
'The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE Impossible Questions'
| 0 | BUDE: Library |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 3:15pm, Start time: 3:45pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Literature |
Folksy Theatre 'Angelica Sprocket's Pockets' by Quentin Blake
An Original Family Musical in the open air!
| 0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 4:30pm, Start time: 5:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Theatre |
'The Way of the Waves' Martin Dorey
Sold Out! Extra performance added: 6pm Sat 17 May
No tickets available
| 0 | BUDE: Rooted Ocean |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 5:30pm, Start time: 6:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Film |
Creative Writing Workshop with Charlotte Bradman 'The Happy Nomad'
£Free for Pearl Exchange users. £10 for other participants
| 0 | BUDE: The Pearl Exchange |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 5:30pm, Start time: 6:00pm |
| . | 18 and over |
| C | Literature |
JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH
Raise The Oof
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 16th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Music - General |
Calligraphy Taster Workshop with Ruth Sutherland
Back at Bude Literary Festival by popular demand!
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre (Conference Room) |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 9:45am, Start time: 10:00am |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Other |
Play Story with Rachel Walden & Becky Rowland
Free and fun 30 minute storytelling session for 3-5yr olds and their grown-ups
| 0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 9:45am, Start time: 10:00am |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Literature |
Marsland Valley
An illustrated talk by Peter Stiles
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Ebbingford Tales
Jonathan Stamp is back again to reveal all.....
| 0 | BUDE: Ebbingford Manor |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:15am, Start time: 10:30am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Walking Tour |
Charlotte Bradman 'The Happy Nomad'
In conversation with Martin Dorey
| 0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 11:30am, Start time: 12:00pm |
| . | 14 and over |
| C | Literature |
Barrel Border Morris
50 minute free lunchtime event around the bandstand
| 0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
Calligraphy Taster Workshop with Ruth Sutherland
Back at Bude Literary Festival by popular demand!
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre (Conference Room) |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Other |
Stratton Heritage Walk & Talk with Ian Saltern
| 0 | BUDE: The Tree Inn |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:00pm, Start time: 1:30pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Walking Tour |
Madeline Dyer
A 90 minute beach-writing creative workshop at The Pearl Exchange with Madeline Dyer
| 0 | BUDE: The Pearl Exchange |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 17th May, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | 14 and over |
| C | Literature |
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