Torbay Literary Festival: Kathy Lette, Unleashed on Torbay
When
Monday, 10 August 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
Palace Avenue Theatre, Palace Ave, Paignton, TQ3 3HF
Time
12:00 – 14:00
Price guide
£15
About this event
Kathy Lette: Unleashed on Torbay Kathy Lette is a force of nature. The Australian and British author came to prominence in 1979 with her novel ‘Puberty Blues’; she has since written a further 17 novels, the latest being ‘The Sisterhood Rules’ which Nicole Kidman has described as ‘Deliciously rude’. Kathy’s novel ‘Mad Cows’ was made into a film starring Joanna Lumley and Anna Friel, and her writing his extremely highly regarded for both it’s humour and insight. Not afraid to voice her opinion, our audience can expect outspoken views and a lot of fun. She is a huge champion of amongst other things: equality, human rights and physical and mental health and regularly appears on television. We will also explore her close friendships with people like John Mortimer, Kylie Minogue and Barry Humphreys. Kathy is open to questions on anything, please e-mail us at She will be signing books straight after the event. 11:00-13:00 Monday 10 August 2026 £15-£28.00 (Do not book this event if you are easily shocked). Further information can be found at www.torbayliteraryfestival.co.uk
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