Worlds Collide Day

Doctor Who, The Wider Universe and York House present a very special day celebrating Doctor Who and The Periwinkle Perspective, with storytelling, performance and much more. - Join us at York House for Worlds Collide Day, bringing together actors, writers and performers for a packed day of readings, live performance, comedy, interviews, Q&As, book launches and signing opportunities.Meet our special guestsTerry Molloy – best known to Doctor Who fans as Davros, creator of the Daleks, and to generations of BBC Radio 4 listeners as Mike Tucker in The Archers.Ian Reddington – a leading actor with many stage and television credits since the early 1980s including the film Highlander, playing the Chief Clown in Doctor Who, and prominent roles in EastEnders, Coronation Street, Shameless, Benidorm and Vera.Mickey Lewis – a familiar face – although you might not always recognise him! – from the Doctor Who universe, where he has appeared as a Dalek, Cyberman and Sea Devil, as well as working on the Star Wars franchise.Jessica Martin – actress, illustrator and author whose credits include Doctor Who and Spitting Image. Jessica will be launching her new novel, Mud, Myth and Murder.Nigel Wolfin – stand-up comedian fresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe.Paul Eccentric – our host for the day, writer, performer and lifelong Doctor Who fan, author of The Periwinkle Perspective series of novels, who will also launch his latest book in the series, The Gin Wars.What to expectThere’s plenty happening throughout the day, including:Terry Molloy performing a reading of Skaro by GaslightWorld Premier of 'Daleks' by Terry Nation - radio playComedy from Nigel WolfinA live performance of Paul Eccentric’s The Poet’s WifeAn artists’ panel and audience Q&AMeet-and-greet and signing opportunitiesOriginal Doctor Who props and costumesThe launch of Jessica Martin’s Mud, Myth and MurderThe launch of Paul Eccentric’s The Gin WarsAnd why not get into the spirit of the day and come dressed as your favourite Doctor Who or Periwinkle Perspective character?Programme10.30am – Opening, welcome and housekeeping with Paul Eccentric10.45am – Terry Molloy reads Skaro by Gaslight11.15am – World Premier of 'Daleks' by Terry Nation - radio play, introduced by Ian Reddington12.00pm – Comedy with Nigel Wolfin / artists’ break12.20pm – The Poet’s Wife – live performance1.20pm – Terry Molloy meet and greet / artists’ lunch break2.15pm – Artists’ Panel and audience Q&A, hosted by Paul Eccentric and Sean Calvert3.15pm – Book launches: Jessica Martin’s Mud, Myth and Murder and Paul Eccentric’s The Gin Wars / artists’ break4.00pm – Artist signings5.00pm – Event closesProgramme and guest appearances are subject to change.Please note: there will be a bar serving drinks and crisps, but please bring your own lunch.Stony Stratford town centre is a 3 min walk away and is filled with cafes if you do wish to pop out to grab some food. There is also a garage on London Road selling forecourt sandwiches! Parking for this event will be at Hawkins Close - on London Road, a 1 minute walk away from York House. Parking at York House is reserved for the guests, staff and disabled. If you wish to request a disabled parking spot, please contact: [email protected] event will be in the Main Hall - it is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and we have a large disabled toilet too.