21st - 25th April | Spring Festival Online Pass
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Access nearly 40 events with a Festival Pass, pay what you can.
Providing access to every event up to 2 May.
Wed 21st April | 6:00pm | Live Online
George Saunders: Crafting Short Stories
LIVE EVENT
George Saunders presents his latest work A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, a literary masterclass on what makes great stories work.
In partnership with the New Statesman
George Saunders presents his latest work A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, a literary masterclass on what makes great stories work.
In partnership with the New Statesman
Wed 21st April | 7:30pm | Online
Maggie O’Farrell: Hamnet
Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet is a bold, clever and flawless re-imagining of Shakespeare’s family life and the deserving Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020. Join her as she shares its genesis and genius.
Wed 21st April | 8:45pm | Online
Rachel Long & Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan: An Evening of Poetry
We are disappointed to announce that this event is cancelled owing to unforeseen circumstances. If you've already purchased a ticket for the event, we'll be in touch as soon as possible with details surrounding ticket refunds.
Thu 22nd April | 10:00am | Online
Giles Fraser: Between Christianity & Judaism
Admired and controversial preacher and broadcaster Giles Fraser presents his most improbable of books, Chosen: Lost and Found Between Christianity and Judaism.
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Thu 22nd April | 11:15am | Online
Naomi Ishiguro & Julianne Pachico
Come and meet two talented writers, Naomi Ishiguro and Julianne Pachico, as they discuss their writing, identity, multiculturalism, and diversity.
Thu 22nd April | 12:30pm | Online
Martin Shaw & Jay Griffiths: Looking to the Wild
Jay Griffiths and Martin Shaw share concerns about the threats to our existence – the climate crisis, misogyny, racism, fascism, addictive technology, and fake news amongst them.
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Thu 22nd April | 2:00pm | Online
Debut Writers: Megan Nolan, Robert Jones Jr & Jo Lloyd
Join Alex Clark to meet some of the brightest new stars in contemporary fiction: Megan Nolan, Robert Jones Jr and Jo Lloyd.
Thu 22nd April | 3:30pm | Online
John Preston: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell
Join John Preston, author of the recently released film The Dig and A Very English Scandal, to present his jaw-dropping life story of notorious business tycoon Robert Maxwell.
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Thu 22nd April | 5:00pm | Online
Tim Dee & Stephen Moss
Two of our finest nature writers, Tim Dee and Stephen Moss, join forces to discuss their new books, the spring equinox, bird migration, and why the natural world is an endless source of awe, wonder, and concern.
In partnership with New Statesman
Thu 22nd April | 6:30pm | Live Online
Mike Berners-Lee & Caroline Lucas: There Is No Planet B
LIVE EVENT
As humans, we still have a chance to live better than ever on Planet Earth. But how do we halt the unfolding climate disaster? Join Mike Berners-Lee, author of There Is No Planet B, and Caroline Lucas MP to find out.
With thanks to the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust
As humans, we still have a chance to live better than ever on Planet Earth. But how do we halt the unfolding climate disaster? Join Mike Berners-Lee, author of There Is No Planet B, and Caroline Lucas MP to find out.
With thanks to the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust
Thu 22nd April | 8:00pm | Online
Brian Bilston: An Evening of Poetry
Let Brian Bilston warm your heart and make you laugh for the joy of it as he reads from his latest book of poems: Alexa, what is there to know about love?
Fri 23rd April | 10:00am | Online
Simon Garfield in Conversation with Nicky Campbell
Attention dog lovers! Join Simon Garfield and Nicky Campbell to investigate the unique bond between dogs and humans and their innate ability to enhance our lives.
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Fri 23rd April | 11:15am | Online
Maeve McClenaghan: Life and Death Among the UK's Forgotten Homeless
Homelessness is on the rise. Award-winning journalist Maeve McClenaghan’s book, No Fixed Abode, offers the first comprehensive picture of homelessness in Britain today. Come along to find out the facts and how we can all help.
This event is supported by Cooke Curtis & Co
This event is supported by Cooke Curtis & Co
Fri 23rd April | 12:30pm | Online
Maria Stepanova & Sasha Dugdale: In Memory of Memory
Maria Stepanova, award-winning Russian poet, essayist and journalist is joined by her translator, Sasha Dugdale, to discuss In Memory of Memory, a bold exploration of cultural and personal memory published in English for the first time.
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
Part of the Baillie Gifford Non-fiction Series
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