Writers taking part include:
Kevin Bloom, Andre Brink, Imraan Coovadia, Achmat Dangor, Nadia Davids, Isobel Dixon, Damon Galgut, Pumla Gqola, Keorapetse Kgositsile, Sihle Khumalo, Antjie Krog, Mandla Langa, Sindiwe Magona, Siphiwo Mahala, Ret'sepile Makamane, Angela Makholwa, Kopano Matlwa, Zakes Mda, Niq Mhlongo, Thando Mqgolozana, Masoja Msiza, Beverley Naidoo, Njabulo Ndebele, Malika Ndlovu, Ndumiso Ngcobo, Etienne van Heerden, Marlene van Niekerk, Chris van Wyk, Kachi A. Ozumba, Lesego Rampolokeng, Gillian Slovo, Jonny Steinberg, Pieter-Dirk Uys, Ivan Vladislavić, Zukiswa Wanner, Zoe Wicomb and John van de Ruit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the closure of flights in UK airspace during The London Book Fair, many of the above delegates could not make the journey. Click here to view messages from the delegates who stayed behind and Click here for clips from the Not The London Book Fair, featuring readings from the writers.
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25 March at 1900
Newcastle University, Percy Building
Readings from Sindiwe Magona and Kachi A. Ozumba
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15 - 17 April
International PEN, 'Free the Word Festival'
For more information, visit:
www.internationalpen.org.uk/go/literary-events/free-the-word
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15 - 17 April
Pinter Studio, Mile End Road
Queen Mary University, E14NS, London
Performance of Nadia Davids’ ‘At Her Feet’
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18 April 1430 to 1600
The British Library
‘South Africa: Country of Contrasts’
BBC news presenter George Alagiah chairs a discussion with South African writers Thando Mgqolozana and Niq Mhlongo, Jonny Steinberg, Marlene van Niekerk.
For more information, visit: www.bl.uk/whatson/events/date/april10/index.html
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19 - 21 April
Seminars at The London Book Fair, Earls Court
REVISED SCHEDULE for The London Book Fair 2010 Seminar programme: Monday 19 April 2010.
REVISED SCHEDULE for The London Book Fair 2010 Seminar programme: Tuesday 20 April 2010.
For more information on the original seminar programme visit:
http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/page.cfm/Action=ShowCategory/CatPageID=24
For information on the English PEN Literary Cafes visit:
http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/page.cfm/Action=ShowCategory/CatPageID=46
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19 April 1830 to 2000
The British Library
‘The Legacy of Struggle‘
Sixteen after the abolition of Apartheid, we ask four distinguished South African authors how politics has affected their writing, and what they think is the legacy of apartheid for literature in South Africa today. Panellists: Ivan Vladislavić, Chris van Wyk, Zakes Mda and Njabulo Ndebele.
Chair by Maya Jaggi.
Tickets: £6/£4
For tickets and information, visit: www.bl.uk/whatson/events/date/april10/index.html
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19 April 1830 to 2000
Foyles Bookshop, Charing Cross
‘Negotiating the past’
Antjie Krog, Achmat Dangor, Mandla Langa and Zoe Wicomb discuss the importance of remembering or forgetting in relation to a troubled history. Chaired by Claire Fox.
For tickets, contact events@foyles.co.uk
For more information, visit: www.foyles.co.uk/events.asp?
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19 April 1930 to 2100
The Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall
Soweto Kinch and Bra Willie present Salon Shebeen
Tickets £12
A night of words and music with an eclectic constellation of South African talents. Southbank Centre's Salon Shebeen features a vivid collaboration across generations between jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch and South African Poet Laureate Keorapetse Kgositsile (Bra Willie); an audience with living legacy Mrs Evita Bezuidenhout (comedian Pieter-Dirk Uys); and poetry, readings and performance from Malika Ndlovu, Ndumiso Ngobo, Isobel Dixon, Sihle Khumalo and Nadia Davids.
For tickets and information, visit: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
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19 April 1000 to 1130
The literary landscape of HIV
Marlborough House
South African writers discuss the contribution literature can play in addressing the issues surrounding HIV.
Pannellsits: Jonny Steinberg , Pieter Dirk-Uys, Achmat Dangor
Chair: Rachel Holmes
For tickets, contact: n.wickremesinghe@commonwealth.int
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21 April 1800 to 2000
Room G2 SOAS, Thornhaugh St, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
'The power of Spoken Word’
Join Lesego Rampolokeng, Masoja Msiza and Malika Ndlovu for an evening discussion on the power of poetry and spoken word in Apartheid and contemporary South Africa where we will explore the power of the genre and its use as both an instrument for activism and social engagement. In partnership with the Royal African Society.
For tickets, contact: rsvp@royalafricansociety.org
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21 April 1830 to 2000
The British Library
‘South Africa: A United Country?’
How does a country forge a national or common story – and is it necessary to do so? A discussion with Etienne van Heerden, Damon Galgut, Zoe Wicomb, Kopano Matlwa. Chaired by Sue MacGregor.
Tickets: £6/£4
For tickets and information, visit: www.bl.uk/whatson/events/date/april10/index.html
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21 April 1830 to 2000
Foyles Charing Cross
Andre Brink in conversation with Isobel Dixon
For tickets, contact: events@foyles.co.uk
For more information, visit: www.foyles.co.uk/events.asp?
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21 April 1945 to 2100
The Southbank Centre, Purcell Room
'Goal! Match! Victory! Freedom! What the 2010 World Cup means to the home team'
In South Africa, football - as everywhere - is not just about winning or losing: it's about masculinity, femininity, sexuality, power, inequality and blessed release. In a curtainraiser to the 2010 World Cup kickoff in Johannesburg, eight of South Africa's most exciting young authors get off the bench and chuck the ball around.
Panellists: Imraan Coovadia, Siphiwo Mahala, Angela Makholwa, Thando Mgqolozana, Pumla Gqola, Zukiswa Wanner and Kevin Bloom. Chair: Mark Gevisser.
Tickets: £10
For tickets and information, visit: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
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22 April 1000 to 1130
New South African Writing
Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX
New talents from South Africa will read from their work and reflect upon the diverse voices in South African new literature. The event will be followed by networking drinks.
With Siphiwo Mahala, Kopano Matlwa, Maxine Case, Niq Mhlongo and Thando Mgqolozana
Chair: Mandla Langa
In partnership with Commonwealth Writers Prize
For tickets, contact: n.wickremesinghe@commonwealth.int
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22 April 1845 to 2030
By Invitation only
For tickets, contact futurecitiesproject@googlemail.com
The Gallery (top floor) Foyles Bookshop, Charing Cross Road, London
Bookshop Barnie with Kevin Bloom. In conversation with Austin Williams.
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22 April 1830 to 2000
The Drum, Birmingham
144 Potters Lane, Birmingham B6 4UU
‘Personal or Political?‘
Achmat Dangor and Gillian Slovo join Zimbabwean writer Brian Chikwava to discuss the importance of personal resonance vs. political relevance in their writing. Hosted by Leeto Thale.
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22 April 1745 to 1900
Leeds University,
South African Literature and Theatre: a conversation with Zakes Mda. Chaired by Sam Durrant and Jane Platsow.
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22 April 1830 to 2000
Culture Lab, Newcastle University
In Conversation with Andre Brink
Tickets £6/£4
For tickets, contact: Melanie.Birch@ncl.ac.uk / +44 (0)191 2227 619
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23 April 1800 to 2100
Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS, London
Learning through Literature: A South African Story
By Invitation Only
A celebration of 25 years since the publication of Journey to Jo’burg by Beverley Naidoo with a discussion on the wider theme of children’s writing in South Africa chaired by former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen with South African authors Beverley Naidoo, Gillian Slovo, Njabulo Ndebele, Chris van Wyk and Ret'sepile Makamane.
In partnership with SOAS and Canon Collins Trust
For more information, visit: www.canoncollins.org.uk
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