Community Events

  • Tower of Bagel

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    Festival favourite Shonaleigh returns, this time with musician Oleg Fateev, and together they weave a magical tale full of extraordinary imagery, The Tower of Bagel. Shonaleigh’s ready wit and Jewish sense of proportion keep the ball of this enjoyable game dancing through the air. Figures from Jewish mythology linger in the shadows and along the way we discover how bagels came to be. Throughout the piece, Oleg Fateev lets his music pour around the stories, changing scenes and marking the passage of time. Enjoy two hours of interwoven stories. Those who heard her last year know we will be gripped by every moment. This is something you will tell your grandchildren about. Bagels and filling provided but please bring your own drink and glasses.

  • Beware of the Poems!

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    We told you the Festival has gone Poetry Potty this year! Nick Perry, local poet, actor and playwright has just completed his first collection of comic poetry; and it's only taken him fifty years!  He has appeared in a number of shows from the Footlights to the Fringe.  His verse is hugely enjoyable and his manner of delivery second to none.  He is joined by Charlie Ottley, TV presenter of Travel Channel's Flavours of ... series, who is also a highly acclaimed columnist and BBC poet.  His latest work is Cautionary Verses and Ruthless Rhymes for Modern Times, a darkly funny collection of verse decrying the foibles of the modern world.  He is described as "the dog's Bellocs" and recommended by, amongst others, Quentin Letts, John Julius Norwich and Jilly Cooper. Bring your own drink and glasses.

  • The Artist's Eye

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    An evening to provoke the mind and delight the eye. Come and meet Carry Akroyd, enjoy the exhibition of her work and hear how John Clare has inspired her.  Carry will be talking about her new book ‘natures powers & spells’ Landscape Change, John Clare and Me, a portrayal of the artist’s identification with the poet and their shared passion for the countryside. Too good to miss, we think you will agree! Carry’s work will be on display from 5 to 20 March at The Dolby Gallery.

  • Murder at the Festival

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    Come and work out “who done it” at our Murder Mystery evening! Was it Colonel Mustard in the bookshop? Or Miss Scarlet at the library? Bring all your sleuthing skills to bear on these dastardly doings, written by local author Nick Perry. Nick is a prolific writer and poet who has written pantomimes, produced plays for schools and has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe with his own show. Bring a picnic, notebook, pen and a team! If you can’t find a team we will find one for you. Who? How? Why?  All will be revealed!

  • Literary Quiz

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    Here we go! Literary Quiz with a twist is back again for another year. Form your team of six to eight people and register via paula@oundlelitfest.org.uk Bring your own refreshments - these are important! Pit your wits and see if you can stop the Pink Chickens from winning it three years in a row!

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