Welcome to The Long Weekend... Scarborough Literature Festival The dates are now set for Scarborough's 4th Literature Festival! 15th - 18th April 2010

Preparations for next year's festival are well under way. Speakers already confirmed include Gervase Phinn, Lindsey Davis, P.C. Doherty, Salley Vickers, Kathy Lette, Adele Parks, Helen Rappaport, Tom Holt, Michael Leach, Phillippa Gregory, Robert Goddard, Mike Pannett, Adam Roberts, Tim Bowler, Jacqueline Yallop, David Nobbs and Dame Stella Rimington.

The renowned storyteller Ben Haggarty will be bringing his chilling interpretation of 'Frankenstein' and audiences of all ages are sure to enjoy 'The Story of the Beano comic'.

Local talent is also showcased and Ali Watt (Beach Hut Theatre) will rip open the 'Lady Luckybag' to reveal a collection of short performances by new local female writing talent. The Poetry Business will bring some of its rising stars including Scarborough's own Michael Di Placido. Murder and intrigue, gothic horror, nostalgia, wildlife, laughter and possibly some tears...just some of the ingredients for a perfect Long Weekend.

Tickets available soon.