Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival, 5 – 19 July 2008
Southbank Centre presents the 2008 London Literature Festival, following the success of last year’s inaugural event. The eclectic and urban character of this unique festival, at the UK’s foremost literature and spoken word venue, is reflected in the 2008 programme.
Specially commissioned performances, readings from prize-winning authors and poets, interactive and improvised writing events, debates, and three major book prizes, will all take place during an exciting two-week period across the 21-acre site, including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Spirit Level and foyer spaces including The Front Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival reflects the dynamism and globalism of the host city with talks on migration and urban architecture, cutting-edge events curated by rising young stars, a night of comedy and music, and a platform for some of the best international writers.
Adding to the festival atmosphere, festival-goers will be able to seek out books from the Best of Booker shortlist as the London Literature Festival returns as an international book crossing site, or join the scratch creative writing classes at Writer in the Window.
With literary themed cocktails and food on offer, a samba band on the festival terrace and the return of the popular festival deckchairs, Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival will be the ultimate summer destination for lovers of books, writing and relaxation.
The London Literature Festival is hosting a special series of events celebrating writing from and about the African continent. From history to the present day, from iconic figures to new writers, Mama Africa will put new writing from and about the region on the map.
During the 2007 London Literature Festival more than 10,000 visitors attended over 45 events including the premiere of Roger McGough and Brian Patten’s 40 Love, a multimedia celebration of W. H. Auden, Pat Barker’s only London appearance, the UK’s largest book crossing event, the 25th anniversary of South Bank Book Market and more.
The Festival has quickly established itself as the highlight of the Centre’s unrivalled year-round literature and spoken word programme, and as an essential date in the cultural diary.
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