I’ve just heard about this writing festival, next weekend at the South Bank.
I am writing to tell you about an event which is being organised by International PEN, Free The Word! festival, taking place around the Southbank from 11-13 April.
International PEN is the worldwide writers association, which represents the conscience of world literature, defends freedom of expression and promotes the development of a community of writers across cultures and languages.
This weekend of events promises to engage with stories from all over the globe in unexpected and extraordinary encounters. Be part of an intimate conversation, a raucous debate, a provocative cabaret or just listen to dialogues between eminent and emerging writers as they discuss their role as creators, thinkers and interpreters in society.
The full programme is printed in the Free the Word! PDF brochure (1.1MB download).