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Theme: Secrets and Lies

Explore the meaning of truth through philosophy and storytelling as well as the consequences of lies being uncovered.

What's on

Wed
10
Jun

Secrets and Discoveries: A storytelling evening

Join us for an evening of storytelling as we explore what mythology, folk tales and literature can teach us about the secrets we keep and those we try to uncover.

Tue
9
Jun

Secrets from Journalism, Politics and Prison

Well-known British author and former politician, Jonathan Aitken, reveals secrets from a life in journalism.

Tue
9
Jun

Truth, Trust and Trysts

How do we best accommodate the vital need for truth, and what are the occasions when it does more harm than good? What are the uses, the necessities, and the limits of trust?

Festival themes