Contact & Permissions
William Golding’s family safeguard and promote his works. We are always pleased to talk about him, his writing, and his ideas. We offer support for teachers and students, talks, lectures and media interviews. We welcome questions, and are keen to hear from students, educators, libraries, book groups, and readers interested in his writing. Please contact site publicity manager Nicola Presley.
Permissions
William Golding’s books have been extensively adapted. Lord of the Flies has been made into two films, a 2026 TV series by Jack Thorne, and a ballet by Matthew Bourne. Rites of Passage, Close Quarters, and Fire Down Below have been made into a TV series starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Pincher Martin has been made into an opera by Oliver Rudland. To enquire about potential adaptations, please email office@william-golding.co.uk.
For all enquiries regarding permissions to use or quote Golding’s published work, please email Faber Permissions.
For all enquiries regarding unpublished and archival materials, please email office@william-golding.co.uk.
Lord of the Flies dramatisations
Lord of the Flies is dramatised by Nigel Williams. Enquiries about licences to perform the Nigel Williams dramatisation of Lord of the Flies should be directed as follows:
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- For professional performances please email United Agents.
- For amateur performances, please read Faber Standard Terms before applying by email to Faber Permissions
William Golding Limited
A family run company, William Golding Limited was founded by the author in 1961 to manage the copyright in his books. Today, WGL is led by his daughter, Judy Golding Carver and continues to publish, licence and celebrate his works.