Festival Countdown – Two Weeks to Go
Throughout history, Ireland has produced some of the most influential and talented writers in the world. This week, Dublin Writers Festival is preparing to celebrate the contributions of some of the country’s most remarkable living writers as Jennifer Johnston, Tom Murphy and Gallery Press reach important anniversaries. We also reveal last week’s Kureishi ticket winners and details on how you can win entry to yet more festival events.
Jennifer Johnston
“Jennifer Johnston is not just one of Ireland's best living writers, she is one of the best, full stop…” Irish NewsPrepare to be enthralled as Dublin Writers Festival marks Jennifer Johnston's 80th birthday with a celebration of the author’s exceptional career. Despite having written her first novel in her forties, Johnston has written sixteen novels over the last four decades including the Booker-shortlisted Shadows on Our Skin, the Whitbread-winning The Old Jest – later filmed as The Dawning – and Truth or Fiction. Combining dark and disquieting themes with unconventional narratives, Johnston is a master at revealing, the hidden workings of the human heart. Expect honest and open discussion with one of Ireland’s most prolific writers.
Venue Project Arts Centre
Date Friday, June 4th, 2010
Time 7:30pm
Price €12.00/ €10.00 (Concession)
Booking http://www.projectartscentre.ie
Tom Murphy
“The nearest thing to a genius that Ireland can boast of…” Colm Tóibín
Enjoy a rare evening of reading and conversation with one of Ireland’s most controversial living dramatists as Dublin Writers Festival celebrates Tom Murphy’s 75th birthday. Murphy burst onto the scene in the sixties, shocking audiences with his brutal debut, A Whistle in the Dark. Since then, his plays have continued to astonish and entertain, approaching contemporary Irish concerns with razor-sharp wit. Known for versatility and diversity, his other plays include The Gigli Concert, Conversations on a Homecoming,The House (2000) and his latest, The Last Days of a Reluctant Tyrant, which premiered last year at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre. Expect a truly special evening.
Venue Abbey Theatre
Date Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Time 4:00pm
Price €12.00/ €10.00 (Concession)
Booking http://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats_on/performances/1284
The Gallery Press 40th Anniversary Poetry Celebration
Join us for yet another incredible evening of celebration as Ireland´s pre-eminent independent publisher, The Gallery Press, reaches its 40th year. To mark the occasion, Dublin Writers Festival has assembled an outstanding line-up of Irish poets including Seamus Heaney, Derek Mahon, Ciaran Carson, Vona Groarke, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Dermot Healy, Medbh McGuckian and Peter Fallon. Over the last four decades, Gallery Press has published over 400 poetry, drama and prose titles, showcasing the finest established and emerging literary figures. Packed with individual readings and discussions, this event is an exceptional tribute to a modern Irish institution.
Venue Abbey Theatre
Date Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Time 7:30pm
Price €20.00/ €15.00 (Concession)
Booking http://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats_on/performances/1285
Hanif Kureishi ticket winners
Congratulations to Hazel Larkin and Bairbre Guilfoyle. You’ve both won a pair of tickets to see Hanif Kureishi at the Project Arts Centre. Please email info@dublinwritersfestival.com for details on how to collect your tickets.
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