13-17 SEPTEMBER 2017TORQUAY, DEVON, UK

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Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi: Poetry on the Nile

Chanje Kunda: Amsterdam

Doorstep Arts: Out of the Woods

Hugh Nankivell & Guests: Vexations

Christie on Screen: Mark Aldridge

CONTENTSWELCOME ......................................................3

WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER ............................4

THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER ...............................6

FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER .....................................8

SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER ................................10

SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER ...................................12

EXHIBITIONS ...................................................14

INSTALLATIONS & WORKSHOPS .......................15

THE GARDEN PARTY ........................................16

FOR FAMILIES..................................................16

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS ....................................17

INFORMATION & TICKETS ................................18

SCHEDULE ......................................................19

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WELCOME

I am delighted to introduce International Agatha Christie Festival 2017.

This year’s festival begins from Agatha Christie Mallowan’s 1946 “archaeological memoir”, Come, Tell Me How You Live, which recounts with characteristic humour and curiosity her fascination for discovery and unheard stories through a series of archaeological digs of ancient Babylonian cities in present-day Syria and Iraq uncovering every-day and other precious objects from over three thousand years ago.

For five days, from 13-17 September 2017, IACF has gathered artists, writers, performers, scientists and other special guests across all ages, from South Devon and the many places that Christie herself travelled to and was so inspired by, to share their stories and bring their own forms of invention, ingenuity and imagination, for observing and understanding the world, whether in film or visual art, music, literature and dance.

Torbay has its own extraordinary histories, always seeking reinvention, and to shake-off its worn repetitions and patterns, like anywhere and anyone. In a world that at times can seem somewhat upside down, why are we so fascinated by stories of mystery and disappearance, of murder and wrong-doing? Are they mere entertainments, and what settings and places – or even misunderstanding - do they rely on?

Here during this year’s festival, I invite you to enjoy the best of Torbay, to share this little archaeology of the human mind. And how this itself is made up of the many ancient and far-away stories, languages and minerals gathered, beneath the very ground we walk on, even on our own doorstep.

James Tyson IACF Director

Cover photo: Agatha Christie walking to Rhodes’ grave at Matopos National Park, Zimbabwe, 1922. (Image courtesy: The Christie Archive Trust).

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WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

IF AGATHA CHRISTIE IS ALIVE TODAY? NAWAL EL SAADAWI7pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

A special opening address written for the festival from Cairo by the internationally renowned writer and psychiatrist, Nawal El Saadawi. Born in 1931 and known for groundbreaking works such as The Hidden Face of Eve and Woman at Point Zero and translated from Arabic into over 40 languages, Nawal El Saadawi gives a short reflection and provocation on the legacy of Agatha Christie’s mysteries.

AGATHA: THE REAL LIFE OF AGATHA CHRISTIE7.30pm-8.30pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

French authors Anne Martinetti and Guillaume Lebeau discuss their 2016 graphic novel biography of Agatha’s life, a witty and refreshing portrait of an extraordinary life. The book takes in Christie’s childhood and the death of her beloved father; marriage; professional failures and triumphs; and her her fascination for travel and archaeology.

plus THE MYSTERY ORCHESTRA: TRIO OF MENA song inspired from Devon’s most famous literary daughter, commissioned by the festival and composed and performed by Torbay’s wonderfully eclectic Trio of Men. Surprising, delicate, energetic and insurmountable, combining technologies old and new.

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ONGOING EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS2pm-7pm, Torre Abbey

Discover special exhibitions, films and activities taking place throughout the festival: Encounters Arts invite you to explore our love of objects in Profusion, Cullinan Richards present their Centre for Artistic Research: The Agatha Christie Mallowan Project, see short films by pioneering Egyptian documentary maker Ateyyat El Abnoudy and explore Torre Abbey’s fascinating art collections. See page 15 for more information.

REVOLUTIONARY RIDE: LOIS PRYCE9pm–10pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

A mysterious note left on a motorcycle begins a mind-opening journey across the complexities and wonders of one of the countries Agatha Christie most loved - Iran. Author and travel writer Lois Pryce embarks on a 3,000 mile solo motorcycle journey exploring how Iran’s past has shaped its present, and how the West’s relations with the country have created an image that is wildly out of step with its reality – religious yet hedonistic, practical yet poetic, modern yet rooted in tradition.

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THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBERCREATIVITY & THE SOUTH DEVON LANDSCAPE11am – 12pm, Chapel, Torre Abbey

Eminent local historian John Risdon presents a portrait of the fascinating literary and artistic milieu of South Devon that Agatha Christie grew up in during the late 19th & early 20th century.

FROM PAGE TO STAGE: JULIUS GREEN2pm – 3.30pm, Ballroom, Torre Abbey

An illustrated talk by the author of Agatha Christie: A Life in Theatre, examining Christie’s radical approach to adapting her own work for the stage. With readings by actors from TOADS Theatre Company.

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S BIOGRAPHER: JANET MORGAN4pm – 5.30pm, Ballroom, Torre Abbey

Writer and historian Janet Morgan reflects on the processes, insights gained and legacy of writing the first official biography, and forthcoming new edition, of Agatha Christie’s life.

PLATFORM6pm - 6:45pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

New voices inspired by Agatha Christie gather to ‘Come, tell me how you live’. New writing, poetry, song and other perspectives.

DR JOHN CURRAN’S MYSTERY FILM7pm - 9pm, Torquay Museum

Always a festival favourite, Dr. John Curran unlocks the door on a little known or rarely seen mystery Christie film.

THE MYSTERY ORCHESTRA: TRIO OF MEN7pm - 7.15pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

Each evening a new song inspired from Devon’s literary daughter. Surprising, delicate, energetic and insurmountable, performed with local voices, technologies old and new.

Images (L-R): Julius Green; Janet Morgan; Chanje Kunda; Philip Hoare (photo: Andrew Sutton)

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AMSTERDAM: CHANJE KUNDA7.15pm - 8.15pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

Agatha Christie was no stranger to packing one’s bags and seeking inspiration from distant horizons. This solo theatre performance is a tender, intimate story of ambition and 21st century love.

LITERALLY DROWNING: TORBAY’S STRANGE STORIES OF WRITERS, POETS AND THE SEA9pm - 10.30pm, Torquay Museum

Author Philip Hoare finds new stories of Torbay’s literary visitors and their intense, sometimes fatal relationship to the sea. In this special talk for the festival and following the recently published RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR he explores this strange past and introduces The Tale, a journey through artworks and performances across Torbay this September (see p.17 for details).

ONGOING EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS 10am-7pm, Torre Abbey

Discover special exhibitions, films and activities taking place throughout the festival: Encounters Arts invite you to explore our love of objects in Profusion, Cullinan Richards present their Centre for Artistic Research: The Agatha Christie Mallowan Project, see short films by pioneering Egyptian documentary maker Ateyyat El Abnoudy and explore Torre Abbey’s fascinating art collections. See page 15 for more information.

In Agatha’s Footsteps: Arabic Poetry A 3-day workshop for curious and aspiring writers translating leading poets from Egypt, Syria and Iraq. Booking recommended. See page 15 for more information.

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FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

ERIC SATIE’S VEXATIONS: HUGH NANKIVELL & GUESTS7am – 2am, Torre Abbey

Satie’s mysterious and epic durational solo piano piece from 1893-4 which never quite seems to resolve. An epic prelude and companion to the evening reading of Christie’s Endless Night.

AGATHA CHRISTIE BUS TOUR10am – 1pm, meet at Torre Abbey

Explore key sites around the Torbay where Agatha Christie grew up and lived. A guided tour on coach and foot with local historian John Risdon. Limited capacity. Please reserve a place.

LURKER-LINANE INVESTIGATIONS10am - 1pm, Torre Abbey Park Pitch n Putt

Solve Christie-related clues in this golfing game at the Pitch n Putt. Period attire encouraged and a prize for the winner!

UNUSUAL STORIES: JOAN NOTT12pm - 1pm, Ballroom, Torre Abbey

Insights & stories on local connections with Torbay’s most authoritative Agatha Christie Blue Badge tour guide. Introduced by Agatha Christie’s grandson, Mathew Prichard.

A CHRISTIE REFERENCE LIBRARY WITH DR JOHN CURRAN2pm - 3.30pm, Torquay Museum

Award-winning author of Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks considers the plethora of books written about Agatha Christie over the last 50 years.

Images (L-R clockwise): Murder on the Orient Express; Endless Night (courtesy: The Christie Archive Trust); Lurker-Linane Investigations; Bus Tour; Vexations.

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CRIME & LANDSCAPE: RAGNAR JONASSON & NIKI ORFANOU4pm - 5.30pm, Chapel, Torre Abbey

Ragnar Jónasson, pioneer of ‘Icelandic noir’ and translator of Christie’s books talks with Greek journalist and playwright Niki Orfanou about his recent work, Agatha Christie, and specific influences of landscape in contemporary crime writing.

PLATFORM6pm - 6:45pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

New voices inspired by Agatha Christie gather to ‘Come, tell me how you live’. New writing, poetry, song and other perspectives.

THE MYSTERY ORCHESTRA: TRIO OF MEN7pm - 7.15pm, Spanish Bar, Torre Abbey

Each evening a new song inspired from Devon’s literary daughter. Surprising, delicate, energetic and insurmountable, performed with local voices, technologies old and new.

ENDLESS NIGHT7.15pm – approximately 2.30am, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

A durational reading of one of Christie’s ‘late’ works, a story of jealousy, wealth and double-identity set amidst striking modernist architecture and a changing Britain. With Valmai Jones, John Rowley & guest readers.

OUTDOOR CINEMA: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974)7.30pm - 9.45pm, Torre Abbey Gardens

Enjoy a classic Agatha Christie movie under the stars. Murder on the Orient Express (1974) stars Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, John Gielgud & Vanessa Redgrave. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Evening bar in the gardens. Picnics welcome!

ONGOING EXHIBITIONS & WORKSHOPS: 10am-7pm, Torre Abbey

Discover special exhibitions, films and activities taking place throughout the festival: Encounters Arts invite you to explore our love of objects in Profusion, Cullinan Richards present their Centre for Artistic Research: The Agatha Christie Mallowan Project, see short films by pioneering Egyptian documentary maker Ateyyat El Abnoudy and explore Torre Abbey’s fascinating art collections. See page 15 for more information.

Travelling Icons A Meditation on Beauty A 3-day installation and performance in Torre Abbey’s medieval undercroft.

Writing travel, writing performanceA 3-day workshop with poet and theatre-maker Chanje Kunda on translating autobiographical travel writing into performance.

In Agatha’s Footsteps: Arabic PoetryA 3-day workshop for curious and aspiring writers translating leading poets from Egypt, Syria and Iraq. Booking recommended. See page 15 for more information.

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SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBERAll weekend, the Festival Garden Party hosts music, stalls and family activities through Torre Abbey’s exquisite house and gardens. See page 16 for details.

DANGEROUSLY CREATIVE 11am – 3.30pm (with lecture demonstration at 2.30pm), Torre Abbey

The Institute of Making (from University of College London where Christie herself worked as an assistant pharmacist) explore toxicology and creativity to trace our reliance on hazardous materials (and their alarming effects!) in art and industry through the 20th and 21st centuries.

POTENT PLANTS: ALI MARSHALL 11am - 12pm, Torre Abbey Gardens

Head Gardener Ali Marshall talks about her celebrated Potent Plants garden at Torre Abbey, inspired by Agatha Christie’s knowledge of plants and their powers to harm or heal.

CHRISTIE ON SCREEN: MARK ALDRIDGE3pm - 4.30pm, Torquay Museum

An exploration from the rarely seen to the visionary of 90 years of film and television adaptations of Agatha Christie’s books.

POETRY ON THE NILE, WITH AL-SADDIQ AL-RADDI4pm - 5.30pm, Chapel, Torre Abbey

Sudanese poet Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi’s Poem of the Nile tells the story of this mythical river as part of a celebration of the richness of Arabic poetry. This event also shares poems from the poetry translation workshops, In Agatha’s Footsteps taking place during the festival.

OUT OF THE WOODS: DOORSTEP ARTS 6pm - 7pm, Torre Abbey

A preview of this original musical co-devised by Doorstep Youth Theatre & theatre practitioners from Doorstep Arts. With guest performances from Plymouth’s Beyond Face Youth Company.

THE MYSTERY ORCHESTRA: TRIO OF MEN7pm - 7.15pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

Each evening a new song inspired from Devon’s literary daughter. Surprising, delicate, energetic and insurmountable, performed with local voices, technologies old and new.

Images (L-R): Institute of Making; Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi; The Road to Huntsville.

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ONGOING EXHIBITIONS & WORKSHOPS: 10am-7pm, Torre Abbey

Discover special exhibitions, films and activities taking place throughout the festival: Encounters Arts invite you to explore our love of objects in Profusion, Cullinan Richards present their Centre for Artistic Research: The Agatha Christie Mallowan Project, see short films by pioneering Egyptian documentary maker Ateyyat El Abnoudy and explore Torre Abbey’s fascinating art collections. See page 15 for more information.

Travelling Icons A Meditation on Beauty A 3-day installation and performance in Torre Abbey’s medieval undercroft.

Writing travel, writing performanceA 3-day workshop with poet and theatre-maker Chanje Kunda on translating autobiographical travel writing into performance.

In Agatha’s Footsteps: Arabic PoetryA 3-day workshop for curious and aspiring writers translating leading poets from Egypt, Syria and Iraq. Booking recommended. See page 15 for more information.

OUTDOOR CINEMA: DEATH ON THE NILE (1978) 7.30pm - 10pm, Torre Abbey Gardens

Enjoy a classic Agatha Christie movie under the stars. Death on the Nile (1978) stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, with Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, David Niven, Maggie Smith & Angela Lansbury. Directed by John Guillermin. Evening bar in the gardens. Picnics welcome!

THE ROAD TO HUNTSVILLE: STEPHANIE RIDINGS 7.15pm - 8.15pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

I’m trying to understand why British women fall in love with men on death row... I’m trying to understand how the dealth penalty fits into our world. I’m trying not to be judgemental.

An award-winning solo theatre performance blending fact & fiction to explore unconventional love, state homicide & cats. Suitable for 16+.

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SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBERAll weekend, the Festival Garden Party hosts music, stalls and family activities through Torre Abbey’s exquisite house and gardens. See page 16 for details.

DAWN WALK TO GREENWAY, WITH JOHN RISDON6am-9am, Galmpton Village

A guided walk adjacent to the Dart estuary with spectacular views of the original Greenway estate, arriving to a light breakfast at Greenway. Transport can be booked from Torre Abbey leaving at 5.30am. Limited capacity.

TO THE SEA: TIME TO SWIM11am-1pm, meet at Torre Sands.

Join authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce for a morning dip, followed by a fascinating talk about swimming in Torbay during Agatha Christie’s lifetime. Vintage attire encouraged!

Swimmers swim at own risk. Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Bring warm clothes.

PATTERNS OF MEMORY: ESNA SU2pm-3.30pm, Dining Room, Torre Abbey

Designer Esna Su discusses her extraordinary wearable sculptures crafted as a meditation on displacement through traditional Turkish techniques of weaving, twining, crochet and needlework.

COME, DANCE WITH ME…3-6pm, Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

A celebration of dance, movement and stories, that begins with the ‘tea dance’, specially commissioned by the festival with Dance in Devon working with dancers of all ages. Live music and refreshments served. Enjoy from the sidelines or come and show your best moves!

THE PERSIAN GARDEN, WITH ALI MARSHALL 4-5pm, Torre Abbey Gardens

Head Gardener Ali Marshall explores the influences, inspirations and innovations of the Persian garden - from their complex designs, exotic plants to everyday practicalities. A relaxed talk in the Persian garden specially created for this year’s festival.

PLATFORM6pm-7pm, The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

New voices inspired by Agatha Christie gather to ‘Come, tell me how you live’. New writing, poetry, song and other perspectives.

THE MYSTERY ORCHESTRA: BY TRIO OF MEN6pm-6.15pm, Torre Abbey Gardens

A festival closing song reimagining Agatha Christie and the music she might have created. Surprising, delicate, energetic and insurmountable, performed with local voices, technologies old and new.

Images: (L-R clockwise): The Persian Garden; Come, Dance with Me: Esna Su - photo: John McGrath; Travelling Icons.

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ONGOING EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS 10am-6pm, Torre Abbey

Discover special exhibitions, films and activities taking place throughout the festival: Encounters Arts invite you to explore our love of objects in Profusion, Cullinan Richards present their Centre for Artistic Research: The Agatha Christie Mallowan Project, see short films by pioneering Egyptian documentary maker Ateyyat El Abnoudy and explore Torre Abbey’s fascinating art collections. See page 15 for more information.

Travelling Icons A Meditation on Beauty A 3-day installation and performance in Torre Abbey’s medieval undercroft.

Writing travel, writing performanceA 3-day workshop with poet and theatre-maker Chanje Kunda on translating autobiographical travel writing into performance.

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EXHIBITION

Re-imagining Torre Abbey and its collections of art and archaeology, interventions through the galleries build a tapestry of connections to Agatha Christie’s work and influences. From original proofs of The Book of Job by William Blake to new work by artists Cullinan Richards, the wearable sculptures of Esna Su (see p.12), the early short films of Egyptian film-maker Ateyyat El-Abnoudy, an interactive room of objects by Encounters Arts and the performance installation of faulder-mawson & mawson-raffalt (see p.15), we trace connections across arts, archaeology, time & place. Pick up an exhibitions map at the box office for more information.

Included in the programme by acclaimed documentary film-maker Ateyyat El-Abnoudy are her short films from the 1970s: The House of Mud, The Sad Song of Touha and The Sandwich. These pioneering films are rooted in the day-to-day rhythms, labour and humour of street life in the Egypt of the time.

Work by local and regional artists also on display includes a selected exhibition from Artizan Gallery inspired by Agatha Christie’s 1946 memoir Come, Tell Me How You Live.

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INSTALLATIONS & WORKSHOPS

PROFUSION, THE STORY IN THE OBJECTWed 13 Sept 2-7pm, Thurs-Sun 12-7pm, Time Capsule, Torre Abbey

Encounters Arts invites you to join them, with or without an object, to share stories and contribute to this evolving room of curiosities inspired by Come, Tell Me How You Live. Artist Shelley Castle and sociologist Jennie Morgan draw out histories from visitors, real and imagined stories of personal objects & museum pieces.

TRAVELLING ICONS: A MEDITATION ON BEAUTY Fri 15 – Sun 17 Sept, 11-7pm

Over 3 days, this performance installation by faulder-mawson & mawson-raffalt will unfold in Torre Abbey’s medieval undercroft. Exploring literature and art across cultures through the ephemeral qualities of silence & contemplation, the piece incorporates performance, painting, light works, video & sound.

ESCAPE ROOMFri 15 - Sun 17 Sept, Torre Abbey, from 10.30am - 7pm

Newly created for the festival by Red House Mysteries. Escape rooms are immersive experiences for up to 6 people at a time. Follow the story you are presented with, find the clues and solve the puzzles to solve the mystery! Families welcome though some themes may not be suitable for children under 16. Book a place at the box office or online. Free with festival pass and day tickets, or additional booking required of £8 per person.

WRITING TRAVEL, WRITING PERFORMANCEFri 15 – Sun 17 Sept, 10am-1pm, Torre Abbey

A 3 day workshop with Chanje Kunda for aspiring writers of all ages. On writing, adapting and creating performance from autobiographical & travel writing.

Places are limited. Booking recommended.

IN AGATHA’S FOOTSTEPS: ARABIC POETRYThurs 14 – Sat 16 Sept, 10.30am-1pm, Torre Abbey

A 3-day workshop for curious and aspiring writers led by Emily Hasler and Atef Alshaer with the Poetry Translation Centre translating leading poets from Egypt, Syria and Iraq.

Places are limited. Booking recommended.

Images: (L-R clockwise): The Agatha Christie Mallowan Project by Cullinan Richards; Ateyyat El-Abnoudy: The Sandwich & House of Mud; Profusion; In Agatha’s Footsteps: Emily Hasler & Atef Alshaer

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THE GARDEN PARTY

FOR FAMILIES

Sat 16 - Sun 17 Sept, 10am-9pm. Torre Abbey House & Gardens

Torre Abbey’s beautiful gardens play host to a whole range of music, film, fun and food - a time for all to relax, enjoy and explore. Settle down for a deck chair picnic and soak up the atmosphere! On Sunday, a concert in the outdoor stage brings together locally-based artists with international musicians for a celebration of sound.

On Saturday evening enjoy the classic Agatha Christie film Murder on the Orient Express (1974) in the Open Air Cinema as the evening draws in.

Inspired by Agatha Christie’s love of Devon and her journeys across the Middle East, enjoy food and drink from around the world from excellent

Middle Eastern cuisine to fresh cream teas, premium coffee, garden-inspired cocktails, plus a bar well stocked with local craft beers.

Garden Party visitors can also explore the labyrinthine galleries of Torre Abbey including exhibitions, installations and artworks created for the festival. See page 15 for full details.

Browse local book-sellers, artisans and traders in the Garden Marketplace. Publications by Agatha Christie, speakers and artists, limited editions and gifts are also available through through our festival shop run by Waterstones and Torre Abbey.

Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September, 10am – 5.30pm. Torre Abbey House & Gardens

Throughout the weekend, you’ll find special activities for families to inspire a new generation of writers, artists and explorers!

Become a detective on our Agatha Christie Mystery Trail, get mucky making garden potions, learn about languages from around the world, or become a young archaeologist. Create your own crime scene inspired by forensic model-

makers and get creative with Encounters Arts. With exhibitions, music, activities and gardens to roam around all weekend, parents can enjoy the festival vibe with plenty to keep adventurous children entertained and inspired. Young people aged 15 and under go free with an accompanying adult. See page 18 for details.

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OTHER LOCAL EVENTS

A shuttle bus runs daily from Torre Abbey to Greenway, Agatha Christie’s splendid home overlooking the River Dart. Here are some other highlights around Torbay taking place across the festival.

THE TALE8-10 Sept, 15-17 Sept, 22-24 Sept 2017

The Tale is an adventurous arts event for explorers of all ages. It offers an amazing journey of discovery around Torbay – from the streets of Torquay, through hidden coves and historic harbours, to the quarry of Berry Head Nature Reserve. Along the way are artworks and performances by artists inspired by the ideas of acclaimed writer Philp Hoare, whose boyhood experiences of Torbay shared his future.

Tickets: £15-£22.50 (under 16s go free!) to book visit www.the-tale.co.uk

CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURSTON FERRERSWeds 13 September, 10.30am-4.30pm

A celebratory open day of Agatha Christie’s local South Devon church in the historic village of Churston Ferrers.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE 11-14 September, Palace Theatre, Paignton

Presented by Bijou Theatre, Christie’s classic drama that follows the fate of ten people gathered on a remote island.

Tickets: £12, to book call 01803 665800

THE HOLLOW11-23 September, TOADS Little Theatre, Torquay

A weekend party at an aristocrat’s country house dissolves into murder mystery for Inspector Colquhoun to untangle.

Tickets £12.50 (concessions available), to book call 01803 299330.

MURDER IN COMPANY16 Sept, 1pm-4pm, Oddicombe Beach

Have fun interviewing suspects and solving a mystery crime around the Babbacombe Cliff Railway.

Free to take part. Normal Cliff Railway prices apply.

Image: The Tale (photo: Warren Orchard).

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INFORMATION & TICKETSGarden Party ticket (Sat/Sun only)* ......................................................... £10Festival Day pass (Weds/Sun) ................................................................. £15Festival Day pass (Thurs/Fri/Sat) ............................................................. £25Festival Weekend pass (Sat & Sun) ........................................................... £35Five-day Festival pass ............................................................................ £90

Children and young people 15 years and under go free with an accompanying adult. Up to two children per adult. Booking required per child.*Garden Party Ticket provides access to all exhibitions & screenings, music in the gardens and families activities. Access to talks & performances require an adult festival, weekend or day pass.Individual event and workshop tickets as available can be purchased from early September. See www.iacf-uk.org for details.

To book tickets or for further event details, please visit www.iacf-uk.org Tickets can also be bought in person from Torre Abbey.

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DAY EVENT TYPE TIME LOCATION

WEDThe Mystery Orchestra by Trio of Men

with Opening Address from Nawal El Saadawi Performance 7:00pm – 7:30pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

WED Agatha: The Real Life of Agatha Christie Talk 7:30pm – 8:30pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

WED Revolutionary Ride: Lois Pryce Talk 9:00pm – 10:00pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

THU Creativity & The South Devon Landscape Talk 11.00am – 12.00pm Chapel, Torre Abbey

THU From Page to Stage: Julius Green Talk 2:00pm – 3.30pm Ballroom, Torre Abbey

THU Agatha Christie’s Biographer: Janet Morgan Talk 4:00pm – 5.30pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

THU Platform Talk 6:00pm – 6:45pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

THU Dr John Curran’s Mystery Film Film 7:00pm – 9:00pm Torquay Museum

THU The Mystery Orchestra by Trio of Men Concert 7:00pm – 7:15pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

THU Amsterdam: Chanje Kunda Performance 7:15pm – 8:15pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

THU Literally Drowning: Philip Hoare Talk 9:00pm - 10.30pm Torquay Museum

FRI Eric Satie’s Vexations: Hugh Nankivell & Guests Performance 7:00am – 2:00am Location, Torre Abbey

FRI Agatha Christie Bus Tour Tour 10:00am – 1:00pm meet at Torre Abbey

FRI Lurker-Linane Investigations Interactive 10:00am – 1:00pm Torre Abbey Park Pitch & Putt

FRI Unusual Stories: Joan Nott Talk 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ballroom, Torre Abbey

FRI A Christie Reference Library with Dr John Curran Talk 2:00pm – 3:30pm Torquay Museum

FRI Crime & Landscape: Ragnar Jonasson & Niki Orfanou Talk 4:00pm – 5:30pm Ballroom, Torre Abbey

FRI Platform Talk 6:00pm-6:45pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

FRI The Mystery Orchestra by Trio of Men Performance 7:00pm – 7:15pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

FRI Endless Night Reading 7:15pm onwards Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

FRI Outdoor Cinema: Murder on the Orient Express Film 7:30pm – 9:45pm Torre Abbey Gardens

SAT Dangerously Creative Talk 11:00am – 3:30pm Chapel, Torre Abbey

SAT Potent Plants: Ali Marshall Talk 11:00am – 12:00pm Torre Abbey Gardens

SAT Christie on Screen: Mark Aldridge Talk 3:00pm – 4:30pm Torquay Museum

SAT Poetry on the Nile, with Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi Performance 4:00pm – 5:30pm Chapel, Torre Abbey

SAT Out of the Woods: Doorstep Arts Performance 6:00pm – 7:00pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

SAT The Mystery Orchestra by Trio of Men Performance 7:00pm – 7:15pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

SAT The Road to Huntsville: Stephanie Ridings Performance 7:15pm – 8:15pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

SAT Outdoor Cinema: Death on the Nile Film 7:30pm – 9:30pm Torre Abbey Gardens

SUN Dawn Walk to Greenway, with John Risdon Guided Tour 6:00am-9:00am Galmpton Village

SUN To the Sea: Time to Swim Talk and Swim 11:00am-1:00pm Meet at Torre Sands

SUN Patterns of Memory: Esna Su Talk 2:00pm - 3:30pm Torre Abbey

SUN Come, Dance with Me Performance 3:00pm - 6:00pm Spanish Barn

SUN The Persian Garden, with Ali Marshall Talk 4:00pm – 5:00pm Torre Abbey Gardens

SUN Platform Performance 6:00pm - 7:00pm Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

SUN The Mystery Orchestra by Trio of Men Performance 6:00pm – 6:15pm Torre Abbey

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