Policies
Read through our current policies.
Meet the dedicated festival team
Cathy Rentzenbrink
Our President
Dame Hilary Mantel 1952-2022
Our Past President
Kate Abbey
Artistic Director
Sue Briggs
Festival Chair
Carol Ackroyd
Deputy Chair
Jane Burton
Hospitality
Gill Harris
Author Book Signings and Bookshop Liaison
Linden Harris
Sponsor contact
Ruth Jones
Treasurer
David Marston
Education Team
Mags Milne
Volunteers Coordinator
John Rust-Andrews
Education and Outreach Chair
Hilary Shiels
Friends Coordinator
Jennie Stogdon
Production
Jane Stark
Marquee and Venues Manager
Gareth Thomas
Ticketing and Sponsorship
Tessa Williams
Festival and Programming Assistant
| Education Team | David Marston, John Rust Andrews and Caroline Walshaw |
| Programme Design | Mike Nicholas, Shock the Senses |
| Technician | Pro Sound (Sound & Light) |
| Associates & Advisers | Sue McQueenie (McQueenie Mulholland) |
| Website | Splitpixel |
| Festival Film | Andrew Johnstone, Wild Dog Ltd, Zoe Clough, Paul Tucket |
| Stage Design | Suzanne Stuart-Banks |
| Festival Artist | Jed Falby |
| Festival Venue Managers | Martin Briggs, Steve Hagger, Roger Hennah, Dave Hood and Lisa Boorman |