Projects

Agatha Christie Festival collaborates through the spring and summer months with local community-based charitable organisations to deliver a series of arts participation and performance events with residents and schools across the English Riviera.


Creative Writing Workshops 2025

Monday 15th September 2025, 10:00am

Creative Writing Workshops 2025

Sleuths, Secrets and Symbols

A special opportunity for primary schools in Torbay, brought to you by The Agatha Christie Festival in partnership with The Writers’ Block and Torre Abbey.

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Mystery Writing Competition 2025

Saturday 13th September 2025, 2:30pm

Mystery Writing Competition 2025

Winners Announced

Agatha Christie Festival is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Young People’s Mystery Story Writing Competition.

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Christie for Kids Day 2025

Saturday 13th September 2025, 10:00am

Christie for Kids Day 2025

In partnership with Libraries Unlimited, Agatha Christie Festival introduced for the first time a Christie for Kids Day at Paignton Library on 13 September 2025, part of the Festival’s commitment to promoting literacy and a love of reading among children and young people in Torbay.

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Uncovered!

Monday 14th October 2024, 10:30am

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Uncovered!

FULLY BOOKED New exclusive for A-Level Eng Lit students at Torbay schools

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Under the Patronage of the UK National Commission for UNESCO

Under the Patronage of the UK National Commission for UNESCO

Kindly Supported by:

English Riveria Bid Company

Rosalind Hicks Charitable Trust


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