Faithful Companions: Charles Dickens & his Pets
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Learn about Charles Dickens’ boundless fascination with animals, from his own mischievous pets to his depictions of unforgettable animal characters in his novels.
Events tagged "Literature"
Exhibitions
Joy Labinjo: Monograph Book Launch
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Join Joy Labinjo for her book signing, featuring a special price on her latest publication reflecting her unique art and diasporic perspective.
Talks
Corner Conversations with EA Festival
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- Free
Monthly sessions feature expert panels discussing topics from AI to rewilding, followed by audience Q&As, with snacks and drinks on sale.
Katy Hessel: On Groundbreaking Women
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- £20.00
Katy Hessel discusses the influence of Bloomsbury women on art and culture, alongside experts in fashion, radio, and gardening.
Changemakers: Elif Shafak
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- £20.00
British-Turkish author Elif Shafak discusses the power of storytelling and its role in addressing global issues like human rights, equality, and climate change.
Tracy Chevalier – The Glassmaker
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- £18.00
Tracy Chevalier discusses her latest book, set in Murano, about Orsola Rosso, a woman perfecting her glassmaking craft secretly in historical Venice.
Executive Master in Cultural Leadership
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- Free
Learn about a master’s programme focusing on cultural leadership. Gain insights into the syllabus, faculty, and teaching methods used in London and the Netherlands.
Friday Lates: Michael Glover: Vincent's poets
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- Free
Michael Glover reads from his poetry collection, linking Van Gogh’s paintings with poetic insights on the artist’s passion for literature.
Much Ado About Numbers: Shakespeare’s Mathematical Life and Times
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- Free
Learn how mathematical innovations from arithmetic to astronomy influenced Shakespeare’s works, showing his creative use of numbers.
Finding Billy Waters: Black Londoners in Regency Britain
- £12.00
Learn about Billy Waters, a notable figure from Regency London, who was a sailor, busker, and vibrant personality amidst the city’s diverse cultural backdrop.
Jodi Picoult: By Any Other Name
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- £18.00
Join bestselling author Jodi Picoult for a talk on her novel about Emilia Bassano, a 16th-century poet, her life, and a fictional connection to Shakespeare.
Corner Conversations: An evening with novelist Sarah Perry
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Sarah Perry discusses her new book, ‘Enlightenment’, intertwining love and astronomy across two decades in the lives of two friends.
