Co-directors booked for literature festival

They will immediately start programming work for the festival, which is supported by East Riding Council and will run from Thursday October 11 until the following Sunday.

This year’s festival is the tenth and both co-directors will bring a wide range of experience to their roles.

Ms Goodband has acted as director of Beverley Children’s Literature Festival for two years, but also directs, creates and manages an extensive range of arts projects, exhibitions and festivals in Yorkshire.

Ms Jenkins is an experienced professional in the arts world, working in the East Riding. Her track record includes delivering successful arts in education projects, but she also performs as an actress and appears in the West End, as well as regional theatre.

Coun Richard Burton, culture spokesman for the council, said: “I am delighted that Lara and Rebecca will direct this year’s Beverley Literature Festival. Their combination of skills and experience will continue the excellent work of the festival.”

The festival is run as part of East Riding Libraries reader development programme, which also includes the Bridlington Poetry Festival.