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STUDIO, STAGE & SCREEN
Blue Note Records: 75 Years of the Finest in Jazz PSYCHOLOGY
Becoming Freud Described by the New Yorker as “Britain’s foremost psychoanalytical writer”, Adam Phillips documents the largely untold story of Freud’s earlier years and how he went on to shape the field of psychoanalysis. Adam is joined by psychologist and Chair of the Freud Museum in London Dany Nobus, to delve into the history of this much respected and controversial figure. Imperial Square, The Inkpot 7.15-8.15pm, £8 Members 10% off
Home of genre-defining artists such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter, legendary Jazz label Blue Note Records celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Join acclaimed music biographer and jazz consultant to Universal Richard Havers (Blue Note: Uncompromising Expression) and Clark Tracey Quintet for a musical tour through the history of one of the world’s most iconic record labels. Montpellier Gardens, The Spiegeltent * 7.30-10pm, £35 L318 Ticket includes New Orleans-inspired bowl food.
L316 HISTORY
LOCALLY SOURCED
You Heard it Here First
The Times Great Women’s Lives
Our popular open-mic session for new writing returns to the Festival, introduced by author Caroline Sanderson. Poetry, prose or fiction – bring along a five minute excerpt of your work to perform live on stage. Submissions from 7pm with readings from 7.30-9pm
A Celebration in Obituaries A celebration of the lives and legacies of prominent, often controversial women who have helped shape the last 150 years, from Mary Somerville to Margaret Thatcher. With Great Women’s Lives editor Sue Corbett, biographer Valerie Grove and The Times journalist Melissa van der Klugt.
Imperial Square, Town Hall, The Drawing Room * 7.30-9pm, FREE
Imperial Square, The Studio * 7.45-8.45pm, £7 Members 10% off
L317
*These events have unreserved seating
L319
FICTION
Ben Okri The Age of Magic The Man Booker prize-winning author and one of contemporary literature’s most gifted storytellers discusses his writing career and introduces his latest novel, The Age of Magic. Parabola Arts Centre 7.45-8.45pm, £8 Members 10% off
L320
POETRY
Twenty Years of Slam! Celebrate 20 years of Europe’s grandest poetry slam with a line-up of past winners and present day qualifiers. Marcus Moore and Sara-Jane Arbury are Master and Mistress of Ceremonies as our contestants compete with nerve and verve on the front line of performance poetry. Expect power-fuelled poems and rapid-fire rhythms – slamtastic! Montpellier Gardens, The Salon * 7.45-10.15pm, £7 Members 10% off L321