This year's Guardian Hay Festival sees hundreds of writers, thinkers and performers taking part in more than 250 events. Already feeling baffled by the choice? Here's a selection of big name performers hitting the stage....
Guy Browning
Wry and very funny comedy from the man who brought you Never Hit a Jellyfish with a Spade...
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Wry and very funny comedy from the man who brought you Never Hit a Jellyfish with a Spade...
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Jimmy Carr
Stand-up comedy magic from one of the most original and distinctive new stars on television, radio, stage and now the big screen...
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Stand-up comedy magic from one of the most original and distinctive new stars on television, radio, stage and now the big screen...
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Katherine Jenkins
It seems like barely last week when Katherine Jenkins first burst into the public eye, but already she has established herself as one of the biggest names in classical music...
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It seems like barely last week when Katherine Jenkins first burst into the public eye, but already she has established herself as one of the biggest names in classical music...
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Beth Orton
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Beth Orton's eye-opening debut, Trailer Park...
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of Beth Orton's eye-opening debut, Trailer Park...
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