Literature & Spoken Word
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Rema Hammami discuss the importance of poetry in translation.
American poet Chuck D discusses the state of the American nation.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Paul Auster
Thursday 9 October 2008
Paul Auster's new novel Man in the Dark is a brilliant, unsettling parable of our times.
£12
Purcell Room
Chuck D
Friday 10 October 2008
Chuck D’s poetry has cut to the heart of the American dream for over twenty years, through the incisive lyrics of Public Enemy.
£10
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Juliana Hatfield
Friday 10 October 2008
American indie guitarist and songwriter Juliana Hatfield performs an evening of songs and readings, providing a highly personal glimpse into her life.
£15 £12.50
Purcell Room
2008 Man Booker Prize Shortlist Readings
Monday 13 October 2008
The Man Booker Prize comes to Southbank Centre with readings and discussion by the shortlisted authors for one of the world's top literary prizes.
£10
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Simon Schama
Thursday 16 October 2008
On the eve of the 2008 American presidential election, Simon Schama discusses recent American history and how it impinges on the present day.
£12
Queen Elizabeth Hall
EAR Present
Saturday 18 October 2008
Southbank Centre's eclectic hub for new music and performance, presented by its multi-talented group of Emerging Artists in Residence continues to grow.
Admission free
Poetry Library
Giving Breadfruit
Monday 20 October 2008
An evening with poets Malika Booker and Karen McCarthy.
Admission free
Purcell Room
Sarah Thornton
Tuesday 21 October 2008
Sarah Thornton's book Seven Days in the Art World lifts the lid on the contemporary art scene, and provides the basis for this discussion amongst some of it's key players.
£10
Front Room
The Poetry International Opener
Friday 24 October 2008
A special edition of the regular Friday evening free performance slot combines live music and poetry to mark the opening of the festival, and drawing particular inspiration from the work of John Berger.
Admission free
Queen Elizabeth Hall
John Berger with David Constantine and Rema Hammami
Friday 24 October 2008
John Berger, David Constantine and Rema Hammami talk about the Palestine edition of Modern Poetry in Translation, and the importance of poetry in translation, including readings and film clips.
£10
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