Interactive Experiences


Throughout the event


Friday 03 October - Sunday 05 October
Throughout the Festival

Interactive Experiences
Cover Stories by Rugby Artists and Makers

Seven of Rugby’s Artists and Makers will create covers for seven wooden books with a local link. Find them around the town, rest a while and have a read. We will be sharing clues to their location throughout the festival.

Venue
Rugby Town Centre

Booking
Not required

Saturday 04 October



Saturday 04 October
11AM & 3PM

Interactive Experiences
Escape the Writer’s Block

Writer I. M. Ataholt has a deadline fast approaching and with the publisher breathing down their neck, needs to get the submission through ASAP. Work as a team to solve the mystery and prevent the poor writer from having to pay back their advance.

Venue
Rugby Library


Saturday 04 October
11AM – 4PM

Interactive Experiences
Truth in the Booth

Join School of Rap CIC for a dynamic, interactive experience where anyone — young or old, shy or bold — can record a rap, sing a song, recite a poem, or tell a story. Whether it’s something you’ve written or words that inspire you, you’ll get the chance to perform in a professional mobile recording booth, right in the heart of the festival. And here’s the magic: your recording will be passed to Sven, the School of Rap’s in-house music producer, who will transform your voice into a professionally produced track — blending your creativity with polished production and a custom beat. No experience? No problem. This event is all about expression, empowerment, and creativity. Mentors from School of Rap CIC will be on hand to help you shape your performance, build confidence, and enjoy the process.

Venue
Rugby Central

Booking
Not required


Saturday 04 October
2PM & 3:30PM

Interactive Experiences
Rugby Town Literary Heritage Walking Tour

Join our award-winning volunteer Town Guide on a journey of discovery through Rugby Town Centre. Find out about Rugby’s many links to famous writers and visit the locations connected to them. The tour is fully accessible, and is aimed at adult and children 12+. Free to participate but donations welcome. Book on the link opposite or call the Visitor Centre on 01788 533217.

Venue
Meet at Rugby Visitors Centre

Sunday 05 October



Sunday 05 October
8PM-10PM

Interactive Experiences
A Novel Night Out

Join your festival team for an evening of literary laughs and page turning fun at the festival’s most bookish quiz event. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just here to have a go, this is your chance to win prizes, test your book smarts (or bluff your way through), and enjoy a brilliantly unpredictable night. Up to seven per team.

Cost: £2 per person.

Venue
Webb Ellis Pub

Booking
Not required

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