Frank Cottrell Boyce

Is a screenwriter and novelist known for his children’s fiction. Born in Bootle, Liverpool, he has won two major British awards for children’s books - the 2004 Carnegie Medal for Millions and the 2012 Guardian Prize for The Unforgotten Coat. He was also the writer for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in London alongside Danny Boyle.

We have listened to your feedback and this year we’re offering you the chance to purchase full day or weekend passes so you can enjoy everything the festival has to offer.

All passes will include reserved seating in the lecture theatre, a free drink at the Waterhouse Café, plus a host of other exclusive VIP benefits.

Cost: Saturday pass £30, Sunday pass £40, Weekend pass £60

Please note, all types of festival passes do not include the launch event on Friday 7th October with Ann Cleeves at the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre.

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Host or Publisher Liverpool Literary Festival