This year, Jon will be mostly telling stories from his new collection, This Isn’t The Sort Of Thing That Happens To Someone Like You
Please contact the venues listed for further details and ticket information.
Dundee, May 18
Discovery Point museum
After the big public vote in the Connect 10 Museums at Night competition, Jon will be going aboard Discovery Point with photos, videos, maps, a suitcase full of props and the mysterious works which adorn his latest book for an hour-long short story performance.
Timings tbc. More details here
Nottingham, May 22
Lakeside Arts Centre, University of Nottingham
Evening event
Jon will read a selection of stories from his new book, using items from his special travelling salesman’s suitcase of props. Presented in partnership with the School of English, where Jon is an Honorary Lecturer.
Tickets £10/£7 concs
Full details and tickets here
Sheffield, May 23
Granta launch event at Waterstones, Sheffield
Date: Wednesday 23 May
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Waterstones, 24-26 Orchard Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2FB
Phone: 0114 272 8971
Tickets: £2 (concs £1)
Online booking and more details here
Lowdham, June 22
Lowdham Book Festival
Time & venue tbc
Montpellier, June 1-3
La Comedie du Livre 2012
Details to follow, further information here
Hebden Bridge, July 5
Details to follow
Harrogate, July 11
Jon will make an appearance at the Harrogate Festival to read a selection of stories from his new book, using items from his special travelling salesman’s suitcase of props.
Venue: Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
Date: Wednesday 11 July
Time: 7pm
Tickets: £8
More information and tickets here.
Buxton, July 16
Jon will be giving a reading from his new book (accompanied by various props), as part of the 2012 Buxton Festival.
Venue: Lee Wood Hotel
Time: 3pm
Tickets: £6
You can book your tickets by calling 0845 127 2190 or by going here
Charleston, September 27-30
Small Wonder Festival, to be confirmed
