A wonderful storytelling performance of Roald Dahl’s classic. Telling the story of Sophie and her adventures in Giant Country with the loveable, whizzpopping Big Friendly Giant, this production is directed by ‘national children’s dramatist’ David Wood, and performed by Anthony Pedley, who played the part of the BFG in the original stage production and wowed young audience’s at last year’s Chiplit festival with the much loved Taste of Dahl. All the major characters are brought to life in this tale of dreams, queens, giants, and snozzcumbers!

Woodstock has become the UK's ultimate boutique literary festival - and the first major event of Britain's autumn literary season.

Alternating each day between Blenheim Palace and the historic town of Woodstock, the Fesitval offers beautiful settings.  Its venues range from ancient hotels, Inns and townhouses to the majestic interiors of Blenheim Palace.  Blenheim Palace boasts the most magnificent festival backdrop in England.

Roll up roll up for this cabaret-style celebration of Charles Dickens in the 200th year since his birth. Fresh from sell out performances at the Brigton Fringe Festival and du Maurier Literary Festival, this is an informed and affectionate tribute to Boz. Expect not only readings from some of his greatest pieces but also songs and banter.

Saturday 17 November 8pm

£12, £10 (concs), £9 (members)

Unleash your imagination and step between the leaves of Lewis Carroll’s books by taking time out for a bit of free fun with a game of croquet or giant chess, reinacting some of your favourite scenes! Make like Alice and move at breathtaking speeds through the safe heaven that is Castle Gardens as you observe people playing with and bringing giant chess pieces to life. Or perhaps you’re more like the Queen of Hearts and prefer croquet?

Welcome to the Wantage (not just) Betjeman Literary Festival. This festival continues the vision which came to fruition last year. John Betjeman had a long association with the town and the festival aims to celebrate both his work and that of other writers and poets. But not just Betjeman…! We’ve already been busy arranging various events with lots more to come. Please also note slight change to our Festival name and main Festival dates.

Annual series of literary, theatrical comic, artistic and musical events, packed with comedy, cabaret, magic, music, drama and dance and literary shows – check out Programme for full details!

Book-lovers, aspiring writers and those passionate about literature will be converging in April on Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. With a dazzling array of literary workshops and panel events, the Chipping Norton Literary Festival has something for everyone. Meet the authors at Chipping Norton Literary Festival With such famous names literature such as Sue Cook, Mark Billingham, Colin Dexter, and Prue Leith, there really is something for everyone at the Chipping Norton Literary Festival. You can see the full line-up of authors and presenters here.

This year is the 150th anniversary of the first telling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and we're planning some exciting new special events including a wacky Caucus Race (see panel right) and Tea with Alice, an international exhibition.

Sponsored by The Independent and The Independent on Sunday, Woodstock has become the UK's ultimate boutique literary festival - and the first major event of Britain's autumn literary season.

Alternating each day between Blenheim Palace and the historic town of Woodstock, the Fesitval offers beautiful settings.  Its venues range from ancient hotels, Inns and townhouses to the majestic interiors of Blenheim Palace.  Blenheim Palace boasts the most magnificent festival backdrop in England.

Have you ever got bored, fallen asleep or eaten a three course meal while watching Shakespeare? If the answer is maybe, then you will certainly enjoy The Oxford School of Drama's Summer Shakespeare experience - all the very best bits from stand up comedy; sit down comedy, music, sword fighting, blood and gore and plate spinning.  The Oxford School of Drama, who are very fond of dear old Will, invite you to bring a picnic and share in the fun of it all.

Have you ever got bored, fallen asleep or eaten a three course meal while watching Shakespeare? If the answer is maybe, then you will certainly enjoy The Oxford School of Drama's Summer Shakespeare experience - all the very best bits from stand up comedy; sit down comedy, music, sword fighting, blood and gore and plate spinning.  The Oxford School of Drama, who are very fond of dear old Will, invite you to bring a picnic and share in the fun of it all.

Welcome to the 2012 Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival, and a special welcome to our new website.  Once again, we have gathered a tremendous number of world-class authors and speakers for the 2012 festival.

Bigger and better than ever, the Festival returns for its 62nd year with a heady brew of the best writers, thinkers and agenda-setters brought together for an amazing 10 days of discussions, debates and happenings that will stay with you for ever. You can party with your favourite children’s character, find out what the best literary minds are thinking, debate the big issues of the day or much, much more. Join us at the Festival for everyone… and for you!