A poor memory is a blessing when you see a classic whodunnit for the umpteenth time. It wasn't until halfway through the second half that I remembered the twist.
Unless it was part of an examination syllabus and therefore compulsory reading, War and Peace is one of those novels we promise ourselves we'll get around to reading one day.
Preview: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Arguably known as one of Shakespeare's sunniest comedies, even though the majority of the play takes place during the night, it involves a confusion of lovers, fairies, local workmen and courtiers.
Terry Pratchett, who was a journalist in Bath and Bristol before becoming a full time novelist, had a huge welcome at the Forum when he celebrated 25 years of his Discworld novels by speaking on the opening day of Bath Literature Festival.
Actor, writer and director Steven Berkoff first came to my attention at Corsham Festival when I watched actor Linda Marlowe perform her one-woman show, Berkoff's Women. I have to admit I was blown away by Marlowe's passionate, harrowing, tender performance and Berkoff's extraordinary writing.
Beautiful, strange, quirky and funny, Hattie Naylor's adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for a young audience - and a delightfully magical treat for the not-so-young.
