“Going down the rabbit hole” usually means you’ve reached weird corners of the internet, or lost several hours to the whims of YouTube’s algorithm.

The perk of being a writer? You get to claim this as an integral part of the creative process.

Whether we buy that or not, don’t miss Festival writers lining up to share an unexpected topic – however niche, quirky or downright odd – that led them down the proverbial rabbit hole, and ended up being significant to their work.

Hosted by Jo Randerson and featuring SA Cosby, Tracy Farr, Daniel Hahn and Josie Shapiro.