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Join us for Shute Festival
At the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
1-11 October, 2022
'I loved the festival. I found it exceptionally rich in ideas and so warm and friendly.
I found old friends and new.' Annie Freud
An intimate Devon festival of brilliant speakers
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The line-up for the Autumn Shute Festival 2022 has just been announced. Please see the Speakers and Programme pages on this website for all details. All tickets are sold through the Marine Theatre website - see links next to the events on the Speakers and Programme pages.
Shute Festival was established in 2016 to bring inspirational and stimulating speakers – including botanists, biographers, explorers, documentary makers, gardeners, historians, poets, novelists and travel writers – to a stunning corner of the West Country. Our audiences have over the years been treated to an extraordinary selection of speakers, among them Esther Freud, Sir Anthony Seldon, Sophie Hannah, Tim Pears, Anna Pavord, Annie Freud, Anne Swithinbank, Tahir Shah, Isabel Bannerman, Rachael Boast, Stephen Calloway, William Ryan, Laurence Anholt, Fiona Benson, Greta Stoddart, Sir Ghillean Prance, Hilary Bradt, Abi Dare, Philippe Sands, Tracy Chevalier, Luke Harding, Christina Lamb and many more. In addition to talks, visitors have also enjoyed film showings and musical events. Past festivals have provided free workshops for children, which have included bush craft, land art, Punch & Judy, Bollywood dancing, a sitar masterclass and other activities – all of which have allowed them to discover worlds far removed from the national curriculum. Separate to our published programme, the festival co-funds additional workshops and events as part of our community outreach. Profits go towards Shute Community Primary School and the building and repairs of St Michael’s Church, Shute. Sam Knights & Bijan Omrani Festival Directors |
‘Beautifully organised, a wonderful atmosphere, a great (and intelligent) audience, and of course a beautiful setting. And lovely food from the expert local chefs!’
Hilary Bradt
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‘Wonderful festival. Enjoyed speaking at it and met some very interesting people.’
Andrew Lownie |
‘Excellent festival, fabulous setting, very responsive audience.’
Diana Darke |
Explore ShuteWhile visiting a festival event, you might like to explore Shute's beautiful landscape. You can also wander Shute Woods – home to a rich variety of wildlife and an Elizabethan beacon. There are breathtaking views.
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