The Orion Incident Room

Online and telephone bookings have now closed. Tickets may be available to buy from the on-site Box Office at the Old Swan Hotel from 3pm Thursday 21 July subject to availability.

The Incident Room, Orion’s immersive events space, is returning to the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival on Friday 22nd July, with a fantastic selection of events featuring Mari Hannah, Winnie M Li, Simon Beckett, Paul Finch and many more!

All tickets are FREE, but bookers must have an individual event ticket for the Friday, a Rover Ticket, Weekend Break Package or Site Ticket to attend these events.

 THE PREVIOUS LIFE OF A WRITER – SOLD OUT

‘Join three authors whose previous careers have influenced, inspired and informed their fiction’

With Simon Beckett, John Sutherland, Paul Finch. The event will be chaired by Adam SimcoxFriday 22nd July 2022 | 10.00am – 10.45amFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (Individual Event, Rover, Site Pass or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.

WRITING STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS – SOLD OUT

Join three bestselling authors discussing their strong and unforgettable female characters

With Sharon Bolton, Anna Mazzola, Niki Mackay. The event will be chaired by Holly SeddonFriday 22nd July 2022 | 11.00am – 11.45amFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.

REPRESENTATION AND AUTHENTICITY IN CRIME FICTION – SOLD OUT

‘A discussion about why representation and authenticity matters when it comes to race, sexuality, disability and own experiences in fiction’

With Robin Morgan-Bentley, Mari Hannah and Winnie M Li Friday 22nd July 2022 | 12.00pm – 12.45pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.

BOOK SIGNING WITH MICHAEL CONNELLY – SOLD OUT

‘Meet the legendary Michael Connelly for a rare UK signing! You can bring up to two books, which you can purchase from the main Waterstones book shop on site or in the Incident Room itself!Friday 22nd July 2022 | 1.00pm – 1.30pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.

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