Excitement is gathering in the lead up to CAPITAL
CRIME 2019
With the programme
now confirmed and the line-up of over 100 guests announced, we are pleased
to announce the launch of the inaugural Capital Crime festival which is taking
place this September at the Connaught Rooms in London. Guests include Mark
Billingham, Martina Cole, Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves, Don Winslow, Robert
Glenister, Leye Adenle, Denise Mina, Anthony Horowitz, Catherine Steadman and
Abir Mukherjee.
The first international crime and thriller festival in
London, Capital
Crime offers fans unprecedented access to their favourite crime and
thriller creatives. Capital Crime is a celebration of books, films and TV and
the line-up is an unrivalled mix of world class talent, rising stars and
newcomers. Capital Crime is a must for fans of all things crime and thriller.
Panels of note include:
The Interrogation of Mark Billingham: The bestselling
author is put through his paces by Graham Bartlett, an experienced police
interrogator
Ian Rankin discusses The Human Cost of Crime with Don
Winslow.
Also there is a quiz panel Whose Crime is it Anyway?
pitting debut crime and thriller authors against each other
Paul Clayton hosting; The Forensic Mind: Denise Mina and
Ann Cleeves discuss what makes a great detective, moderated by Chris Ewan
Plus Are We Living in An Espionage Thriller: Tom Bradby,
Charles Cumming, Frank Gardner and Stella Rimington offer their unique insights
into events that concern us all.
The crime and thriller community is excited about Capital
Crime.
Martina Cole (No Mercy – Headline – Autumn) said: ‘We
have all been waiting for a London based festival like Capital Crime. It’s fantastic to see such a diverse line up
of crime and thriller writers taking part.
David Headley and Adam Hamdy have put together an amazing programme of events
for the first crime festival in London and I’m thrilled to be part of it.’
Ann Cleeves (The Long Call – Pan Macmillan – September) ‘I’m
delighted to be taking part in the very first Capital Crime and can’t wait to
meet readers and writers in London in September.’
Best-selling author Abir Mukherjee (Smoke and Ashes –
Vintage - June) said: ‘London is one of the world’s great cities, the
setting, and often the inspiration, for some most infamous true crimes and some
of the world’s best loved fictional detectives. It’s the home of Scotland Yard,
Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes and a natural location for a festival
bringing together international fans and authors in a celebration of the very
best and latest that crime fiction has to offer. It’s long overdue and I hope
Capital Crime becomes a regular fixture in the crime fiction calendar.’
Capital Crime is a diverse, inclusive and socially
responsible festival, running initiatives including social outreach to support
students exploring a literary career, an innovative digital festival and the
launch of their Writers Award. The festival is the brainchild of British
screenwriter Adam Hamdy and Managing Director of Goldsboro Books, David
Headley.
Adam Hamdy said:
‘We’re thrilled to be launching Capital Crime
and are excited about our amazing guest line-up. We look forward to welcoming
crime and thriller fans from all over the world to London for what is sure to
be a fun and entertaining festival experience.’
Tickets for the festival are now on sale at > www.capitalcrime.org
And watch David Headley discuss the event at London Live HERE
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