Evening events, Books

Yorkshire-born poet and writer Sally Jenkinson and Australian guitarist Nuala Honan recount tales of plains, trains and alcohol.

Professor Ian Parker, co-director of Discourse Unit, will present ‘Neo-liberalism and the Strong State in Higher Education: Psychology today’. The university as an institution has been subject to neo-liberal reforms, with an intensification of surveillance and control and an intensification of interest in individual…

Graham Johnson discusses his time in the Suffolk town, first as a music assistant to composer Benjamin Britten, then as the first young accompanist to work at tenor Peter Pears' masterclasses.

The acclaimed artist discusses some of his major projects and ideas for a new kind of kinetic performing art space.

A reading from the internationally acclaimed Austrian author.

A talk by advertising expert Trevor Beattie and PR guru Mark Borkowski, showing how to make an impact in the worlds of media and business.

Dr Amy Smith considers how public and private visual arts represent the spirit of the age, insinuate political message and use myth.

An art history talk by Marion Endt-Jones, presented by the Association Of Art Historians as part of a drive to bring art-historical research to a wider audience.

Take one enlightened rap poet artist and all round freedom guy, put him in a sauna live on stage, turn up the heat, bring in the audience, cue the action! It's hot, it's hip, it's a happening. A lyrical journey of pure delight. Better come prepared to be inspired! (Towel not required.).

A talk from the politician and UKIP about his career, followed by an open Q&A session after which he will sign copies of his book Flying Free.

The veteran broadcaster and interviewer talks about his career in television news and entertainment with anecdotes and stories from his life.

A rare recital by the Leeds-born poet, introduced by fellow local writer Anthony Clavane.

Audrey Niffenegger, bestselling author of 'The Time Traveller's Wife' and 'Her Fearful Symmetry', comes to Southbank Centre to discuss her life as a writer and an artist. She also introduces her latest work, 'The Raven Girl'. This dark and gripping illustrated fairy tale is now being brought to life in a ballet written…

A talk on the philosophical aspects of autobiography, with the speakers Professor Ray Monk and Professor Stephen Mulhall.

What are ballads about? What do you find personally appealing about them? Come along and discuss with the group.

Barbara Kingsolver's works of fiction, poetry and non-fiction include the international bestseller 'The Poisonwood Bible' and 'The Lacuna', winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction. At this event she discusses her latest novel, 'Flight Behaviour', a captivating and topical story of class, poverty and climate change.

The author talks to Professor John Mullan about her 1998 novel, The Poisonwood Bible.

The researcher, artist-filmmaker and curator talks about artist Robert Filliou's Whispered History Of Art and how it is linked to the shifting views surrounding art's antiquity.

Stories and songs performed in a traditional bardic style.

Inspired by their day at the Institute of Dreams, the award winning BattleActs! (Independent on Saturday's Top Ten Comedy Show) will split into two teams of fearless improvisers to amuse and amaze. Known for sell-out shows at Edinburgh Festival, BattleActs! have been spotted at The Accidental Festival, The Old Vic…

A discussion of Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring, one of several events commemorating the 100th anniversary of its riotous premiere

Author Michael Pick discusses the long career of the fashion personality, who created the 1947 wedding gown of Princess Elizabeth and subsequently dressed her when she became Queen.

Stuart Bowden's metaphorical exploration of the world of the beast, combining DIY storytelling and lo-fi music.