Join three leading writers from the Middle East as they debate the limits of freedom of expression in the region and beyond. Sinan Antoon is an Iraqi author currently living in New York, whose novels include The Corpse Washer and Ya Mariam. Choman Hardi is a Kurdish poet whose family were forced to flee Iraq several times. Samar Yazbek is a Syrian writer and journalist now living in exile and recipient of 2012 PEN/Pinter Writer of Courage award.
Speaking Truth to Power is part of a series of events from Shubbak, London’s largest biennial festival of contemporary Arab culture, presenting outstanding international Arab artists to London audiences and communities. The festival will showcase diverse work from a range of artists, some emerging talent, some celebrated names, through a mix of visual arts, film, music, theatre, dance, literature, architecture, lectures and discussions. This year’s festival includes an exciting array of new commissions and UK premieres, as well as family friendly and free events. View the full programme of events here.
Date: Thursday 23 July 2015
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Venue: Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA
Price: Free (booking required)
Website: englishpen.org