The event is usually towards the end of February. The rough programme for the evening is as follows:
- 4.15pm External students arrive and eat packed teas in Hurst Library.
- 4.45 to 5.15pm Schools arrive, directed to parking, escorted to the theatre.
- 5.25pm Welcome audience and call host to the stage.
- 5.30pm Event begins
- 6.30pm Booksellers at back of stage
- 6.30pm Authors and host in Music School for book signing.
- Student reps rejoin groups
- Audience split up (as directed):
- Go to get refreshments
- or
- Go to choose books
- The groups then switch
- 8.00-8.30pm Finish.
Address:
New Bury Theatre, Hurstpierpoint College (Prep School entrance on Chalkers Lane)
College Lane,
Hurstpierpoint
BN6 9JS
Directions: https://www.hppc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Directions-to-Hurst.pdf