The Graham Greene Birthplace Trust

Graham Greene International Festival: 25–28 September 2025

Join us in Graham Greene’s birthplace of Berkhamsted for four days of talks, films, and discussion inspired by one of Britain’s most celebrated authors.

This year’s Festival features Armando Iannucci — acclaimed writer, satirist, and lifelong Greene fan — along with a diverse programme of expert speakers, screenings, and social events. Explore the full programme.

About the Trust

The Graham Greene Birthplace Trust is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting interest and research into the life and works of Graham Greene (1904–1991). We organise the annual Graham Greene International Festival and support wider engagement with his literary and cultural legacy.

Charity Number: 1064839

Who Was Graham Greene?

Graham Greene was born in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, on 2 October 1904. His father was headmaster of Berkhamsted School. Greene became one of the twentieth century’s most influential writers, publishing novels, plays, travel books, essays, and screenplays. Many of his works — including The Third Man, Brighton Rock, and The Heart of the Matter — have been adapted into films and translated worldwide. Learn more about Greene’s life and work.

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