Romance, revenge, and the occasional zombie—just your average coming-of-age chaos.
In Oliver Gerlach’s graphic novel The Restaurant at the Edge of the World, seventeen-year-old Soup finds herself battling toxic kitchen culture—and her power-hungry elven boss—when she challenges him to a fantastical cooking competition with everything on the line: her home, her community, and the soul of her beloved restaurant.
In Dead Real by Poppy T. Perry, Nora Inkwell is ready to tell her best friend Ruby that she’s in love with her. Sure, there are a few obstacles—high school gossip, internalised biphobia, Ruby’s romantic detours... oh, and a zombie apocalypse. With the undead at her heels, Nora has to fight monsters, dodge drama, and maybe—just maybe—survive long enough to confess her undying love.
About the event
Running time: 55 minutes
Venue: Upper Hall
Price: £11/£8 concession - In Person - or £5.50 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)
This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 13th July 2025. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.
This event will be followed by a book signing in the Signing Space above the Festival Bookshop.
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