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Torquay
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Cover artist Tom Adams created numerous iconic Agatha Christie book covers, mostly in the 1960s, '70s and '80s but also as recently as the 2010s. Thanks to the generosity of Georgie Adams, Tom’s widow, and her…
Exhibition
Torquay
Start the Literary Festival off in style! Dress up in 1920s clothes and join us for this free event, promenading along the Agatha Christie Trail from the brand-new sculpture, past the Agatha Christie bust and along to Princess Pier.
The walk is…
Participatory Event
The Kings Drive, Torquay
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Secret of Chimneys, bestselling Devon-based author, Victoria Dowd, will give an entertaining talk on Bundle Brent. Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent featured in both The Secret of Chimneys and…
Talk or Lecture
The Kings Drive, Torquay
Agatha Christie is as synonymous with the Golden Age as Poirot is with Hastings, or Tommy is with Tuppence. In her Golden Age detective novels, Christie and her contemporaries created the blueprint for future detective fiction. Common tropes such as…
Talk or Lecture
Torquay
This unique event celebrates Agatha Christie’s love of sea swimming, by taking participants on a one mile ‘sightseeing swim’ between two of her favourite beaches. Participants are encouraged not to race, but to enjoy the scenery, whilst raising…
Swimming
Paignton
The Improvised Murder Mystery – a classic murder mystery created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show by Degrees Of Error.
We are delighted to welcome back this hysterical improvised murder mystery show to the Agatha Christie Festival,…
Murder Mystery
Torquay
Ahead of the start of the Literary Festival, we are hosting an informal mix and mingle event to allow guests to meet each other over a drink or two. We will be providing details of the (rather nice) location a bit closer to the event.
Participatory Event
Torquay
Hay Fever takes four singletons and brings them into a Country House for a midsummer bohemian weekend with the eccentric Bliss family. Judith Bliss, the once glittering star of the London stage, is still enjoying life with more than a little high…
Performance
Paignton
Find yourself immersed in a world of zoological drama as an evening of conspiracy unfolds around you, courtesy of Moonstone Theatre Company.
2 course meal includes a hot plated main course and a dessert, but please note that this will not be table…
Murder Mystery
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