The Guardian Hay Festival
The Guardian Hay Festival 22 May - 1 June 2008
Accommodation
Hotel space is at a premium during the Guardian Hay Festival for a 30 mile radius, and many of the excellent Hay hotels and B&Bs are booked up for the next couple of years. Brecon castle, with its 43 double or twin bedrooms, is conveniently located just 15 minutes by car from the Guardian Hay Festival site and transport to and from the Guardian Hay Festival can be arranged from Brecon Castle upon request.
2008 Events
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The following events have been scheduled for the 2008 Guardian Hay Festival:
Duchess of Devonshire
Duchess of Devonshire, Charlotte Mosley & Hannah Rothschild
Event 1. Saturday 24 May 5:30 PM
Discuss Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters with Hannah Rothschild.
Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion
Jimmy Carter
Event 2. Sunday 25 May 7:00 PM
The Nobel Laureate and former US President in conversation about the Middle East, the MidWest, and intervention.
Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson & Rosie Boycott
Event 3. Tuesday 27 May 7:00 PM
The Motor-genie talks cars and comedy.
Sorry, this event is sold out Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion
Alan Bennett
Event 4. Friday 30 May 7:00 PM
The first Festival appearance by the great playwright.
Sorry, this event is sold out Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion
John Irving
John Irving & Peter Florence
Event 5. Saturday 31 May 7:00 PM
The Great American Novelist talks Garp, New Hampshire and Cider Houses.
Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion
Jacqueline Wilson
Event 6. Tuesday 27 May 10:00 AM
The queen of childrens fiction returns to Hay. 9 yrs+
Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion
Allan Ahlberg
Event 7. Wednesday 28 May 11:30 AM
Read and loved by children for over thirty years. 7 yrs+
Venue: Sky Learning Zone
Charlie Higson
Event 8. Wednesday 28 May 2:30 PM
Be thrilled by Young Bond"s new adventures. 10 yrs+
Judith Kerr
Event 9. Thursday 29 May 1:00 PM
The Tiger Who Came to Tea celebrates its fiftieth birthday. 7 yrs+
Cutlery Wars
James Campbell
Event 10. Friday 30 May 7:00 PM
Hay"s beloved children"s comic, James Campbell, will introduce his first stage production. With real actors and no otters. 8 yrs+
Venue: Sky Movies Cinema
