Dead Giveaways: A Life of Crime

Online sales are now closed but tickets may be available onsite at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. Our onsite Box Office at the Old Swan Hotel will be open from approximately 3pm on Thursday 23 July.

Dead Giveaways: The Pan Macmillan Merch Tent is returning to the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival with a brilliant line‑up of events and exclusive giveaways.

Join us to celebrate Ann Cleeves and her landmark 40th novel, The Dying Light. Meet the creator behind Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn, from TV’s Vera, Shetland and The Long Call. Plus, grab an exclusive sampler of her latest read!

Spaces for these sessions are limited and book up quickly. Only reserve a ticket if you’re definitely coming along, especially as main‑stage events run at the same time. Additional spaces may open up on the day, but this isn’t guaranteed and will depend on weather.

This event is free to attend, but a valid Festival site ticket is still required for entry. If you don’t already have one for that day, please make sure to book your site pass.

This event is brought to you by: Pan Macmillan