Top of the bill are opportunities to hear from top human rights barrister Michael Mansfield KC and leading screenwriter, Andrew Davies, who is also patron of the week-long event. 

But the programme also features classical music, poetry, political discussion, arts and crafts and historical talks.

Organiser Rebecca Warwick, chair of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade, said: “This is the first time we have run a festival like this and we are so excited by the programme we are offering. There really is something for everyone in this fantastic line-up. And what a great way to get out and do something interesting, sociable and positive at this time of year.”

The festival is divided into three themes – make and do; experience; words and ideas.

Admission to the Saturday or Sunday events costs £10 all day for each day.

Highlights include:
•    Top human rights barrister Michael Mansfield KC, Sunday, Feb 8, 5pm, Holiday Inn
•    Leading screenwriter Andrew Davies, Sunday, Feb 8, 2pm Holiday Inn.
•    Nick Walker, writer of BBC series Annika, Saturday, February 7, 3pm, Holiday Inn
•    Kenilworth MP Sir Jeremy Wright in conversation, Thursday, February 5, 5.30pm, Greens
•    Opera singer Samantha Oxborough, Monday, February 2, 7pm, United Reformed Church
•    Political discussion on the challenge of populism, Friday February 6, 6pm, Holiday Inn
•    Concert pianist Julian Hellaby, Thursday, February 5, 7pm, United Reformed Church
•    Talk on the history of Kenilworth, Thursday, February 5, 7.30pm, Kenilworth Library.
•    Writers in conversation, Saturday, February 7, Holiday Inn.

A full listing of all the events at Kenilworth Fringe Festival is available on the website of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade, whose chair, Rebecca Warwick is the main festival organiser. www.kenilworthchamber.co.uk

Most of the weekday events are free of charge, but some do have an entry fee. Please check the website for full details.

Tickets are available via the Chamber of Trade website or at Kenilworth Books in Talisman Square.