12th March 2008, 7.00pm. At Clifton Library, York - As part of the York Literature Festival and the Clifton Library Readers’ Group 10th Anniversary; local writers John Baker & Fiona Shaw in Conversation - Fictionalizing York.
Double Take – writers in conversation.
Mike Kenny, called “one of the 10 leading playwrights in the UK” by The Independent, has written more than 60 plays, including more than 40 works for children and young people and many for special needs audiences and actors. He has won numerous awards, including the Writers’ Guild Best Children’s Theatre for “Stepping Stones” and the Arts Council of England’s first Children’s Award in 2001.
John Baker, called “One of Britain’s most talented contemporary writers” by The Times, has published eight novels, including a series set in York.
The novels are characterized by a self-conscious play on literary and cultural themes and philosophical ideas combined with an eye for political and social injustice leavened with humour.
Both writers live and work in York.
They have joined together to read from their work and discuss the differing ways that character is developed in the novel and in the theatre.
Festival organisers and Literature Officers can book the duo by email from this page.
You can also book John Baker on his own for your speaker or workshop event. Go here for contact address.
strength now shines through my window
regainin’ me an’ rousin’ me
day by day
from the weariness
of walkin’ with ghosts
Bob Dylan, 11 Outlined Epitaphs
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