Literature & Spoken Word
Welcome to the 2009 London Literature Festival,
and our enticing programme of the world’s best writing, internationally renowned music, poetry and path-breaking debate
Lisa Dwan performs Samuel Beckett's Not
I, an intense 20-minute monolgue.
London Literature Festival 2009
Beckett Not I
What's on this month
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E4 Udderbelly
The Best of the Comedy Store
Saturday 30 May 2009 - Saturday 18 July 2009
The Comedy Store, dubbed comedy's 'unofficial National Theatre' by The Guardian, proudly presents the brightest comedy talent from the UK and international circuit.
£16
E4 Udderbelly
Political Animal
Thursday 4 June 2009 - Thursday 9 July 2009
Political Animal, the nation's only and probably best political stand-up gig, triumphantly returns to London from gardening leave for two nights only, to harangue and cajole a very naughty planet.
£15
E4 Udderbelly
The Early Edition presents The Sunday Roast
Sunday 7 June 2009 - Sunday 12 July 2009
Don't want to read the papers anymore? Don't worry, we do it for you. If you are of the opinion that every page of your Sunday paper is filled with doom, destruction and downfall, well... we understand.
£10
E4 Udderbelly
The Cutting Edge
Wednesday 24 June 2009 - Sunday 5 July 2009
The Comedy Store's resident satirical comedy show featuring a team of highly talented, razor-sharp stand-ups.
£15
Members' Bar - level 6
Members Event
Saturday 4 July 2009
Join us for breakfast as we introduce you to this year's London Literature Festival while enjoying tea, coffee and pastries.
Admission free for Members only
Southbank Centre Square
The Wedding or The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Saturday 4 July 2009 - Saturday 4 July 2009
What are the consequences when a careless act disturbs the delicate balance between humanity and nature?
Admission free, No booking required
Level 5 Function Room
Clare Mulley & Alexander Masters
Saturday 4 July 2009
Clare Mulley and Alexander Masters discuss biography and identity, by comparing the different approaches to their work.
£7
Weston Pavilion
Southbank Centre Book Club: Laura Dockrill - Ugly Shy Girl
Saturday 4 July 2009
Hosted by Rachel Holmes, Southbank Centre Book Club meets to discuss Laura Dockrill's groundbreaking Ugly Shy Girl.
Admission Free
Level 5 Function Room
Brian Chikwava & Petina Gappah
Saturday 4 July 2009
Brian Chikwava and Petina Gappah discuss their new books, which look at Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwean diaspora in London.
£7
Front Room
Fresh Off The Page: Mashing the Classics
Saturday 4 July 2009
The first of three Fresh Off The Page events in the London Literature Festival platforming some of the most exciting emerging and established talent across the spoken word and music scenes.
Admission free
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