Harrogate International Festivals has revealed Richard Osman and other special guests for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
Richard Osman among special guests for return of Harrogate crime writing festival Harrogate International Festivals has revealed Richard Osman will be among the special guests for this year's Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. The event, organised by Harrogate International Festivals, is curated by best-selling crime writer and 2024 Festival Programming Chair Ruth Ware. And among the special guests for this year’s programme include global best-sellers and fan favourites Chris Carter, Jane Casey, Elly Griffiths, Erin Kelly, Vaseem Khan, Dorothy Koomson, Shari Lapena, Abir Mukherjee, Liz Nugent and Richard Osman. Returning to Harrogate for its 21st year, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival will be held between 18th and 21st July. It's billed as a "highlight of the crime fiction year", offering fans from around the world a unique opportunity to hear from the biggest stars of the genre. The packed programme includes panels, talks and inspiring creative workshops. Ruth Ware, bestselling author and 2024 Festival Programming Chair said:
"I'm so proud of the incredible roster of special guests appearing at this year's Festival - together they showcase the strength, breadth and sheer excellence of the crime-writing landscape. "Harrogate has always been a Festival with readers at its very heart, and therereally is something for everyone in this glorious celebration of our brilliant and bloody genre."Vaseem Khan, award-winning author of the Baby Ganesh Agency series and the 'Malabar House' novels and last year’s Festival Programming Chair, will open the Festival in conversation with Abir Mukherjee, author of the globally bestselling 'Wyndham & Banerjee' series. 2024 Festival Programming Chair Ruth Ware will interview author, producer and television presenter Richard Osman about his multi-million copy bestselling 'Thursday Murder Club' series. International bestseller Shari Lapena visits from Canada to talk about her latest thriller 'What Have You Done' with Liz Nugent, winner of four Irish Book Awards and fellow Irish crime writer Jane Casey will be in conversation with Erin Kelly, whose highly anticipated new novel 'The Skeleton Key' is published in April. Big name thriller writers Chris Carter, the bestselling author of the Robert Hunter series, and Dorothy Koomson – the ‘Queen of the Big Reveal’ – unveil their latest novels and Festival favourite Elly Griffiths will discuss her new standalone mystery 'The Last Word.' Simon Theakston, Chairman of T&R Theakston Ltd, said:
“It continues to be a privilege to support the world’s best crime writing Festival as we have over the last 21 years. "In that time, we have had the great honour of hosting crime writing legends from across the globe as well as introducing brilliant new voices, and I am looking forward to celebrating what promises to be yet another wonderful Festival with my festival friends over a pint of Theakston Old Peculier!”Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, said:
“The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival turns 21 this year, and we look forward to bringing another brilliant Festival to Harrogate in celebration. "Ruth has curated a thrilling programme with every crime fiction reader at its heart. We look forward to sharing the full programme in the coming months and cannot wait to welcome everyone to the Festival in the summer – whether it’s your first time or your twenty-first!”The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is delivered by the north of England’s leading arts Festival organisation, Harrogate International Festivals and forms part of their diverse year-round portfolio of events, which aims to bring immersive cultural experiences to as many people as possible. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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