~ Write To Play with Sir Peter Hall and Thea Sharrock ~
New to last year’s festival, the Literary Salon is the noisy little sister of the Literary Arena that encourages you to get involved. A hub of interactive workshops, open discussions and wideranging debates all ready to get stuck into – it is a place to air your opinions, learn a brand new skill, discover new and exciting things and explore your inner most interests.

Sir Peter Hall joins the Write To Play initiative bringing his skills to an eager learning audience. Hall is the legendary theatre director who established the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1960, directed the National Theatre from 1973 until 1988 and in 2004 opened The Rose theatre in Kingston-Upon-Thames. He's played a huge part in defending arts subsidies for the UK and his pedigree speaks for itself. He will be interviewed about his incredible life as a pioneering man in theatre by and Thea Sharrock an award-winning theatre director who was once Sir Hall’s protégé. With the invaluable experience, innovation and knowledge between the two esteemed guests, attendees can expect a valuable insight into the art of plays, playwriting and translation from script to stage. Whether it be for your own project or just to enhance your understanding of the theatre you love, this is a unique opportunity to learn and be inspired. Everyone should take full advantage of this experience.