Wolf Hall Weekend: The historical literature event of 2024
A prestigious event to celebrate and pay tribute to the late multi-award-winning author Dame Hilary Mantel and her Wolf Hall Trilogy.
Date: June 22nd and 23rd 2024
Location: Cadhay House, East Devon, England, UK
Event times: Parking and registration from 8.00 am on Saturday and programme commences at 9.15 am to 5.30 pm both days..
Hilary Mantel.. ‘our most brilliant English writer.’ Guardian
This unique weekend conference, to be held in the grounds of the beautifully preserved and enchanting Tudor mansion of Cadhay House. East Devon, will be a tribute to the late Dame Hilary Mantel and her multi-award-winning Wolf Hall Trilogy.
Over two immersive days, this event will feature a star-studded lineup of speakers drawn from the stage productions of the trilogy, Tudor history experts, the world of publishing, renowned literary critics, writers; and friends of Hilary – including:
Ben Miles – Star of stage and screen who played Thomas Cromwell in the stage productions in Stratford, London and Broadway.
Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch – World famous, multi-award winning author, Emeritus Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Oxford, and biographer of Thomas Cromwell.
Dr Lauren MacKay – Author of The Wolf Hall Companion, a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and Tudor expert.
Robbie Millem – Literary Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, London.
Dr. Elizabeth Norton – TV presenter, biographer of the wives of Henry VIII, and lecturer at King’s College London.
Edmund Gordon – Award-winning literary critic and author.
Jill Dawson – Award-winning author of 11 novels and long-time Hilary Mantel fan.
Dr Owen Emmerson – Asocial and cultural historian, author of four books, and expert contributor to a number of television documentaries.
Other speakers and panel members: will feature Mantel’s original publisher and editor, her literary agent, colleagues from the Budleigh Literary Festival, other actors from the stage productions, and life-long friends.
Booking tickets:
Book a Weekend Pass for one or more people: £425 each – and includes free parking, access to the full two days of the event, access to the grounds at Cadhay, all-day refreshments, and a gourmet picnic lunch on both days. (Vegan option available). Tickets
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We look forward to seeing you there.
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