An exhibition of outstanding book covers by innovative designers, from graffiti artists and tattooists to traditional landscape paintings, and a talk by Coralie Bickford-Smith, Senior Book Designer for Penguin. This acclaimed designer is well known for her beautiful and sumptuous covers, and will share her knowledge, enthusiasm and love of this under–appreciated art form.
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Who will it be this week who reads gripping tales to your youngest children at Kirkdale Bookshop? Come and find out!
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Andrew Motion, the Poet Laureate from 1999 to 2009, introduces his latest book Laurels and Donkeys, a collection of war poems presenting scenes from conflicts of the 20th & 21st centuries – from the First World War to the wars in Iraq andAfghanistan. They provoke both shock at what Wilfred Owen called ‘the pity of war’ and dismay at its recurrence.
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An Illustrated Talk by Gavin Stamp
Gavin Stamp, an architectural historian, will discuss London examples from his latest book, Lost Victorian Britain, illustrating the many fine Victorian buildings demolished in the 20th century – some by war or accident (eg Crystal Palace) but most through anti-Victorian prejudice.
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with Gale Burns
Come and write with the help of Festival Poet Gale Burns. Learn in a friendly setting, with writing prompts, editing skills, and the inspiration of published work.
Even read your work at A Fiesta of Poetry.
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with Dr Anne Craven
This lecture explores performances of operatic singers of the early 20th century, bringing musical history alive. It will also investigate performance practices and interpretations as revealed by recordings, which can help enhance your experience of recorded and live performances.
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Stand-up comedy competition for new acts
It began in 1988 and has become the longest running best comedy newcomer award in Great Britain. The finals are held every August at The Gilded Balloon during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, past winners include Dylan Moran, Lee Mack, Peter Kay, and David O’Doherty.
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Who will it be this week who reads gripping tales to your youngest children at Kirkdale Bookshop? Come and find out!
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This fascinating talk will take us into the eight or more cinemas and performance spaces that were once licensed for public entertainment in Sydenham and Forest Hill.
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with Dr Duncan Reekie Dr Duncan Reekie, local filmmaker, performer and author of the acclaimed Subversion: The Definitive History of Underground Cinema will give a talk on the London short film scene including spectacular video excerpts DETAILS Date: Thursday 14th July Start time: 7.30pm Venue: The Hob Upstairs – 7 Devonshire Rd, Forest Hill SE23 3HE Tickets:
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Come and hear cutting edge work, and even read your own! Hosted by Festival Poet Gale Burns, this celebration of the poetic word boasts top readings from Wasafiri New Writing winner Rowyda Amin, Global Poetry Ambassador Dzifa Benson, and Shuffle poet Gale Burns. A wonderful evening! To read, just turn up at 7pm. DETAILS Date: Thursday 14th July
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Who will it be this week who reads gripping tales to your youngest children at Kirkdale Bookshop? Come and find out!
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Have you ever wondered if Heathcliff was a murderer? Can Jane Eyre ever be happy? And who fed the Hound of the Baskervilles? Then you share the questing mind of John Sutherland, English Literature professor and author who believes literature should be fun.
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