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The World of Montgomery Bonbon
Alasdair Beckett-King
Saturday, 16 March 2024
2:00pm
1 hour
Lincoln College: Oakeshott Room
£8
Are you a keen detective in the making? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a nose for hidden clues? Then this is the event for you. Author and award-winning comedian Alasdair Beckett-King invites you to meet Montgomery Bonbon, the world’s finest detective. (And Bonnie Montgomery, his ten-year-old alter ego.)
Find out how to walk, talk, and detect like a world-class sleuth, and discover mystery and adventure in the world of Montgomery Bonbon. Perfect for ages 8-12 – anyone over the age of 12 should get the permission of a child before attending this event.
Beckett-King is a standup comedian, video game writer and actor. He is author of Murder at the Museum and Death at the Lighthouse in the Montgomery Bonbon series.
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