10.07.11 Richard Milward plus Gavin Smith
Richard Milward is the author of 'Apples' and 'Ten Storey Love Song', two twisted love stories following the lives of young folk in Middlesbrough, published by Faber&Faber in 2007 and 2009 respectively. 'Apples' was adapted for the stage in 2010, picking up an award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; and is soon to be made into a film.
In a one-off event for Matchbox Cabaret, Richard will be reading from both novels, with musical accompaniment from Gavin Smith. Richard has been known to adopt obscure, psychedelic headgear when performing, while Gavin's sublime guitar and effects have appeared in various bands in Teesside, over the years. Think Irvine Welsh and Jack Kerouac conceiving a lovechild whilst listening to Mogwai. In a Middlesbrough bedroom.
A Q&A session with Richard will follow the readings.