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Kingston's excellent month-long book festival is largely dedicated to non-fiction. With only one or two events a day, this lacks the buzz that surrounds the more celebrated literary occasions, but it is a well-programmed event, full of worthwhile authors. This year, the recently opened Rose Theatre has been added to the venues across Kingston and it's where you'll find Christopher Rush talking about his novel 'Will' based on Shakespeare's life (Wednesday 23rd April, 1pm). Other highlights include Michael Billington, drama critic of 'The Guardian' newspaper, discussing theatre and society (Friday 2nd May, 1pm, Rose Theatre), Alison Weir on her latest book about John of Gaunt (Wednesday 7th May, 7.30pm, John Lewis) and Andrew Lycett on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Tuesday 6th May, 7.30pm, Kingston Museum). There's also a good showing from children's authors including an afternoon with Dame Jacqueline Wilson on Sunday 4th May, 2.30pm at the Rose Theatre - suitable for ages eight and above.
To book online visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org |
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| Visiting Kingston Readers' Festival |
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Opening Times
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| Various |
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Ticket Prices
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| Free-£8 |
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Travel
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Railway Stations
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| Kingston Railway Station
(10 minutes)
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| Hampton Wick Railway Station
(11 minutes)
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Event Near Kingston Readers' Festival |
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| London Event |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream |
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Rose Theatre Kingston,
24-26
High Street,
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0 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| London Event |
| Kingston Town Centre Christmas Lights |
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Kingston upon Thames,
Kingston,
KT1
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1 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| Taking time out from his Christmas preparations, Santa himself will be turning on the Christmas Lights over Kingston town centre on Thursday 19th November. Kingston ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near Kingston Readers' Festival |
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| Kingston upon Thames |
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High Street,
Kingston,
KT1
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1 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| Kingston upon Thames is located in south west London and is a commuter heartland. Once an historic market town it now boasts attractions old and ...More...
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Shopping Near Kingston Readers' Festival |
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| London Shopping |
| Kingston Market Place |
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Town Centre,
Kingston Upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT1
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2 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| Daily market in Kingston's historic market square. Fresh fruit and veg, fish and deli quality produce sold in a pleasant setting surrounded by shops and ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Claire's Accessories |
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Eden Walk Shopping Centre,
Kingston-upon-Thames,
KT1
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4 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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Dining Near Kingston Readers' Festival |
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| Jamie's Italian Kingston |
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19-23
High Street,
KT1
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1 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| Jamie Oliver's 'bish, bash, bosh', 'easy peasy', 'lovely jubbly' style of cooking lends itself well to the simplicity of Italian cuisine as Jamie's Italian in ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Carluccio's |
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Charter Quay,
Kingston upon Thames,
KT1
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2 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| Carluccio's are springing up all over the place, from Bluewater to Brent Cross, spreading the gospel of good fresh superior Italian food. Each restaurant is ...More...
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Leisure Near Kingston Readers' Festival |
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| London Leisure |
| Hampton Court Palace Golf Club |
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Hampton Wick,
Kingston-upon-Thames,
KT1
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6 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| Situated in the grounds of Henry VIII’s former residence, Hampton Court Palace, with deer roaming about the fairway, this golf course is an agreeable choice ...More...
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Business Near Kingston Readers' Festival |
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| London Business |
| The Guildhall Complex Kingston |
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Guildhall Complex,
High Street,
Kingston,
KT1
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1 minutes distance from Kingston Readers' Festival
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| London Business |
| Turks Launches |
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Town End Pier,
68
High Street,
Kingston upon Thames,
KT1
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