News Maidstone LitFest back for 3rd year
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is to delighted to announce, following World Book Day, that it is supporting the Maidstone Literary Festival again in 2025.
MBC will be working with the organisers of Maidstone LitFest which will take place between 4-11 October, bringing more authors to events in the town centre for book lovers of all ages to enjoy.
Cllr Stephen Thompson, MBC Cabinet Member for Healthier Stronger Communities said:
“The Council is so pleased to be part of the 2025 Maidstone LitFest this year.“The Festival brings the town centre to life, with a full programme of different events and workshops that everyone can take part in. As a teacher, I am obviously keen to emphasise the importance of reading, and the ways books can transform our lives. I was delighted to attend several events during the LitFest last year and was so impressed by the diverse selection of events on offer.”
The Hazlitt Theatre is also supporting the 2025 LitFest and is planning to host several events. Tracy Burke, Marketing Manager at the venue commented:
"The Hazlitt Theatre is delighted to be hosting some of the LitFest talks, which seems especially fitting in our 70th anniversary year.“We will be hosting a wide selection of page-to-stage adaptations for every generation, such as Spot’s Birthday Party, The Wizard of Oz and Sherlock Holmes : The Last Act and of course our own hotly anticipated Hazlitt productions, including our summer open air tour in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council, Wind In The Willows and Dick Whittington at the end of the year!
“LitFest is a great celebration of all things literary, bringing the community together. As a proud cultural hub of the town, we cannot wait be part of showcasing LitFest’s ever impressive events."
The Maidstone LitFest Community Interest Company is led by Directors Jodi Eeles & Rebecca Grace, and is made up of a specialist team including editors, local authors, educators and event organisers who are planning to deliver a collection of literary events through a schools’ programme and public events in the town.
This project – Maidstone LitFest - has received £5,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
To find out more about the 2025 Maidstone LitFest please go to the website: www.maidstonelitfest.org