Support the Festival Become a Friend Become a Friend of the Festival Membership runs until 31st January 2020, benefits include: Special Friends ticket prices for most events, you’ll be able to enjoy the concessionary rate (one discounted ticket per member per event) Invitation to exclusive Festival events during the year. We are grateful to the support from our Friends, it has enabled the Festival to reach its 13th year and to grow to include many school events, bringing the joy of the written word to the next generation of Festival goers. Become a Friend