Final Week until Dublin Writers Festival 2010 kicks off
We can’t believe that the opening night of Dublin Writers Festival is only one week away – that’s just seven days until the beauty and power of language is celebrated through readings, discussion and insights from some of the best writers from Ireland and around the world. This week, we’re looking at critically-acclaimed writers David Mitchell and Antony Beevor, as well as our opening must-see event with Ian McEwan & Stewart Brand. We also reveal last week’s Jennifer Johnston and Riverrun Project ticket winners and give details on how to win free festival entries. See you on opening night!
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David Mitchell
“Mitchell is, clearly, a genius.”
The New York Times Book Review
Be inspired by award-winning novelist David Mitchell as he discusses the multi-layered narrative of his latest release The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet. Reaching number one in the bestseller chart in the first week of hitting the shelves, this long-awaited novel is yet another display of Mitchell’s unmitigated talent. Previous novels which gained critical acclaim include Ghostwritten, winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, the Booker-shortlisted Number9dream and Cloud Atlas, and the Costa-shortlisted Black Swan Green. Join Mitchell as he demonstrates the passion, drive and daring that keeps him at the top of the bestseller and awards lists.
Venue: Project Arts Centre
Date: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Price: €12.00/ €10.00 (Concession)
Booking: http://www.projectartscentre.ie
Antony Beevor
“Beevor can be credited with single-handedly transforming the reputation of military history.” The Guardian
Explore the courage, cruelty and compassion behind world-changing wars with Antony Beevor, one of the world’s most compelling writers. Novelist and non-fiction writer Beevor has gained captive audiences the world over with his dramatic narrative and gripping characters. Among other accolades, Crete - The Battle and the Resistance, won a Runciman Prize, while The Battle for Spain became the No 1 Bestseller in Spain and received the La Vanguardia prize. Stalingrad, Berlin and D-Day: The Battle for Normandy all hit the bestseller lists and now Beevor returns with D-Day: The Battle for Normandy, the third installment in his award-winning trilogy of Second World War classics. Join Beevor as he brings his vividly moving narrative to life, capturing the raw experience of war.
Venue: Liberty Hall
Date: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Time: 8:00pm
Price: €12.00/ €10.00 (Concession)
Booking: http://www.projectartscentre.ie
Opening Night: Ian McEwan & Stewart Brand
You don’t need to be an eco-extremist to enjoy the vigour and passion of our opening night, as Ian McEwan and Stewart Brand combine forces to discuss the effects of literature and science on the global warming debate. Guaranteed to deliver grand-scale ideas, this is the first time a multi-award-winning novelist and eco activist have come together to shine a spotlight on important world issues by fusing science and literature.
Venue: National Concert Hall
Date: Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Price: €15/ €20 (Concessions Available)
Booking: www.nch.ie
Ticket winners
It was difficult to decide who to award the Jennifer Johnston tickets to on the blog this week, as everyone gave such heartfelt responses. So we decided to award a pair of tickets to David Lewis and also one ticket each to Patricia Demery, Maria Dunne and “AM”. Críona Ní Gháirbhí has also won a pair of tickets to the Riverrun Project at the Sugar Club. Congratulations to all our ticket winners – we hope you enjoy your evening. Please email info@dublinwritersfestival.com for details on how to collect your tickets.
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