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Archive for 2017
Fowey Festival 2017 - a review by Sam Rimington
30th June 2017: I save all the pieces of paper I receive while in Cornwall, tickets, receipts, flyers, programmes whatever. I do it not only for sentimental reasons (though surely that’s reason enough!), but to act as aides’ memoire when I sit down to put my thoughts together. That is, thoughts on the events of the memorable couple of weeks when I return to, for me that most special of places. ... More ››
Today – the two most exciting Fowey festival events ever!
12th May 2017: This morning we are very happy to welcome Tatiana de Rosnay, best-selling novelist and author of the new biography about Daphne du Maurier – Manderley Forever. Then this afternoon join us for the UK Film Premiere of Daphne du Maurier: In the Footsteps of Rebecca, preceded by a panel discussion ... More ››
Twenty Years of the du Maurier festival – anniversary event today
11th May 2017: Today we can enjoy a special event which looks back over the years of the Fowey Festival from its beginning. In celebration of Daphne du Maurer’s life and her long-term hometown of Fowey, 1997 saw the launch of the Daphne du Maurier festival of Arts and Literature. ... More ››
Three more great du Maurier related events at the Fowey Festival today
10th May 2017: There are three more great du Maurier related events taking place at the Fowey Festival today. Dr Laura Varnam’s reading group discusses The Flight of the Falcon, Professor Avril Horner and Professor Sue Zlosnik are in conversation with Professor Helen Taylor on the subject of Daphne du Maurier and history and the classic film of Rebecca starring Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier is being screened. Check with the box office or go on line if you don’t already have tickets for these events. ... More ››
Daphne du Maurier: In the footsteps of Rebecca film
12th May 2017: Great news for everyone who would like to attend the British premier of Daphne du Maurier: In the footsteps of Rebecca the new documentary about Daphne du Maurier. Due to popular demand this event has been moved from Fowey Town Hall to the Parish Church which has a much bigger seating capacity. ... More ››
Three great du Maurier related events in today’s Fowey Festival programme
8th May 2017: There are three great du Maurier related events in today’s Fowey Festival programme. Polly Gregson talks about Castle Dor on behalf of the Q Fund; Laura Varnam returns with her popular du Maurier Storytime and Helen Doe and Sean McLaughlin tell us about the plans to rebuild the Jane Slade. There are a small number of tickets still available so do go along and enjoy at least one of these events. ... More ››
The Scapegoat Reading Group with Dr Laura Varnam
7th May 2017: This morning at 11am Dr Laura Varnam will be leading her Reading Group on Daphne du Maurier's novel The Scapegoat. This is the first du Maurier related event to take place as part of this years Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature... More ››
Daphne du Maurier's Passion for the Sea
7th May 2017: Come and listen to historian and author Dr Helen Doe talking in Fowey Town Hall at 6pm this evening on the subject of Daphne du Maurier's passion for the sea... More ››
Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature 2017 began today
6th May 2017: The 21st Literary Festival in Fowey began today with a fabulous and varied programme. For followers of Daphne du Maurier there will be lots of treats throughout the week, while people with other interests will also find plenty to do. ... More ››
Children’s Competition Prize Giving Event - Saturday 13th May
Saturday 13th May: Everyone is invited to a special event, in St Fimbarrus Church, Fowey, from 1.45 to 2.30pm on Saturday 13h May, to meet the prize winners of the Competition for Young Writers and Artists 2017. Entry to the event is free. ... More ››
Du Maurier events taking place at the Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature 2017
2nd April 2017: The programme is on-line and copies have been sent out to everyone on the mailing list so now we can take a good look at what promises to be an excellent Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature. This special 21st year of the Festival is returning to a programme which includes many more Daphne du Maurier-related events than we have seen in recent years, which is good news for all her dedicated followers, whether they have been coming to the Festival from the beginning or for newcomers just discovering it and Daphne.... More ››
Fowey celebrates its 21st literary festival
24th March 2017: Fowey will be celebrating its 21st literary festival from 6th – 13th May 2017 and the programme of events is now live on the Fowey Festival website.... More ››
Fowey Festival Young Writers and Artists Competition 2017
31st January 2017: Every year the trustees of the Daphne du Maurier Festival Society organise a competition for young people as part of the Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature. The theme this year is: The Quay ... More ››
Fowey Festival fundraiser events 2017
24th January 2017: The trustees of the Daphne du Maurier Festival Society are again organising several fundraiser events in the run up to the Festival in May.... More ››