Participate Enjoy
Inspire
Yvonne Maxwell
Festival Director
Yvonne is involved in many aspects of Thame’s life and it was her vision to develop the Festival.
In her working life she was the Director of Qualitative Research for TNS, a multi-national market research company.
Brian Pattinson
Director
Brian has successfully owned and managed two independent book shops in Thame and Oxford for many years. His knowledge of publishing and ability to encourage authors is critical to the success of the Festival
Luise Pattinson
Director
Luise is also an expert in publishing and book shop management, supporting Brian at the Book House. Her enthusiasm and tenacity with publishers ensured last year’s tremendous success and she is hard at work for this year.
Lyndsey Wright
Director
Lyndsey is head of training for RSSL, a division of Kraft. Her ability to organise and manage an event is legendary. Her steady hand in Festival logistics and processes is invaluable
The Festival Management Team
Steve Bannister : Marketing, publicity & logistics
Joe Rice : Staging, sound, effects & logistics
Joyce Nixon : Box office manager
Joyce Rice : Green room manager
John Fitsell : Leaflet and poster distribution
And many, many others who selflessly volunteer as stewards to make TAL Festival a splendid, professional and hugely enjoyable weekend.
2011 Programme