This weekend, Books

Regular role-playing night.

Poets Murray Lachlan Young & Clare Pollard explore the bizarre lives and stranger works of fantasy author Lewis Carroll; literary nonsense artist, author and poet Edward Lear and the lesser-known James Taylor, the proto-surrealist of the 16th century. Guests are encouraged to share their own nonsensical ponderings…

• Written by: Murray Lachlan Young

Windswept Productions presents Murray Lachlan Young's verse drama, set to a 1990s soundtrack, in which mayhem ensues when a couple invite their oldest friends down to the South West from London to help celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Free entry Drop by our Parlour Bar throughout the day, and be Amazed as The Electronic Wizard demonstrates the famous Tesla Coil and other fascinating and fearful gadgetry. Prepare to have your mind charged by these magnificent inventions. Sparks are sure to fly in this astounding performance! Suitable for ages 18+.

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Prepare to have your mind & body nourished and your spirit of curiosity revived in a unique voyage of culinary discovery! Deep within the opulent surroundings of Angel House, a cornucopia of curious courses, delicious cocktails and diverting entertainments will be presented for your delight and delectation by…

One cannot nourish the mind without first nurturing the body. Surprise and delight your taste buds at Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge bar, where unusual characters, eye-opening wisdom and exquisite cocktails await the curiously-minded… Join us inside the opulent Angel House, be seated and enjoy luxuriant libations…

The local historian and writer signs copies of Surrey Folk Tales, which looks at the area's myths and legends.

Meet the author of the bestselling Pegasus series, at she prepares to launch the Valkyrie series. A blend of modern adventure and fantasy in a mythological setting for 9-13 year olds.

TV presenter and historian Dan Snow will lead the discussion to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle.

Poetry discussion forum with no preparation or previous knowledge required, focusing on a different poet each month.

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

Author Simon Garfield explores an imaginary exhibition of maps and related artefacts, introducing a wealth of cartographers, globe-makers, navigators, conquistadors and philosophers, to answer the question: how did we get to where we are now?

Rachel Holmes and novelist Tahmima Anam discuss whether women have gone from domestic paragons to machines of desire inspired by variations of sex, with a look at the new anthology of female writers who refuse to submit.

The local author signs copies of the fifth and final book in the Ghost Detective series.

• Directed by: Jean-Michele Gregory
• Written by: Mike Daisey

Mike Daisey's solo show, telling the story of Apple's co-founder, and also of the performer's own visit to China to look at the factories producing iPhones, iPods and iPads. Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory.

Born in Sarajevo, Aleksandar Hemon visited Chicago in 1992, intending to stay for a matter of months. While he was there, the Bosnian war began and he was unable to return home. This is the story of what happened before and after. The Book of My Lives is a love song to both his birthplace and to his adopted city. It's…

Poetry writing workshops for aspirant storytellers and performers.

The author signs copies of her bestseller Poppy Day and latest novel What Have I Done?.

A costumed character talk about the life of the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.

The artist discusses presents a series of talks looking at his work with bands including Def Leppard and Metallica.

The historian delves into the archive to share photographs, maps and memories of the area, and then leads a walking tour of Stockbridge the following Saturday.

The historian discusses her book Perilous Question: Reform Or Revolution? Britain On The Brink, 1832, which looks at the passing of the Great Reform Bill.