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"What we do to life on earth we do to ourselves. I dedicate this prize to everybody who speaks for, not against, the dignity of other humans, other life. And all the people who speak for and call for and work for peace." Samantha Harvey's moving The Booker Prizes acceptance

Jobs in publishing often feel out of reach for young people in the North. That's why we're inviting 18-25 year olds on a day trip to Faber Books London office this March to get practical insights into publishing careers. Apply for a spot by 24 January 👇 newwritingnorth.com/event/faber-pu…

What a magical night. A well-deserved standing ovation for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who delivered The Orwell Lecture 2024: The Feeling of Freedom. It was a packed house at Southbank Centre 's Queen Elizabeth Hall and a profoundly moving experience. 📸Facundo Arrizabalaga

"Big Brother might have been watching us, but we still talked politics and carried on dancing." The Orwell Lecture 2024: The Feeling of Freedom, was given by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre. An unforgettable evening. 📸@facundoarrizabalaga

What a great night celebrating 90 years of the British Council at the Roundhouse last week with so many friends and former colleagues, plus some stirring performances, not least Damon Albarn and the London Community Gospel Choir singing ‘Tender’ ❤️

What a brilliant panel for the #BookerPrize2025 Excited to see what selections they make in what looks set to be a great year ahead for the prize. Hats off to The Booker Prizes on assembling this dream team.

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We can’t wait! Get your tickets now: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/ts-el…

Another brilliant piece of programming from my colleague Aaron Wright bringing this exciting adaptation of Olga Ravn's spellbinding sci-fi epic 'The Employees' directed by Łukasz Twarkowski to Southbank Centre (Thu 16 Jan – Sun 19 Jan). Tickets here: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/lukas…

Not long until we reveal the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist…! Here's a reminder to mark Tuesday 25 February in your calendar. 🗓️

What an elegant and enticing announcement of the #InternationalBooker2025 longlist. Much to feast on. Can't wait to welcome the shortlist to Southbank Centre on 18 May for a conversation with Shahidha Bari 📻 🎙️📚🖌 southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/inter…

A Good Read 3pm BBC Radio 4 Quantum theory, ghostwriting and Hamlet in the West Bank: writer The Typo King FRSL / FRSA and Southbank Centre's Head of Literature Ted Hodgkinson discuss books they love with Harriett Gilbert Producer Mair Bosworth bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

A haunting programme today, what with Hamlet's father in the West Bank and a ghost writer in London. Also, the double face of science. Join The Typo King FRSL / FRSA + Ted Hodgkinson on A Good Read, BBC Radio 4 3pm or, thereafter, BBC Sounds bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

What a joy to welcome back Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie to Southbank Centre to launch her first novel in 12 years, Dream Count, her most ambitious, moving and masterful yet. Elizabeth Day chaired the conversation with all the insight, wit and warmth you would expect. A special night!

I'll be talking with The Typo King FRSL / FRSA and Harriett Gilbert shortly on BBC Radio 4 about some haunting and electrifying reads by Isabella Hammad, Benjamín Labatut and Jennie Erdal. With thanks to Mair Bosworth for inviting me on a programme I love bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

A joy to join The Typo King FRSL / FRSA for a conversation ranging across quantum physics, ghostwriting and Hamlet in the West Bank, hosted by the incomparable Harriett Gilbert Just aired on BBC Radio 4 and up on BBC Sounds With huge thanks to Mair Bosworth bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

I'm looking for a brilliant Literature Programmer to join my team on a part-time basis, working across the full breadth of our year-round programme Southbank Centre. An exciting opportunity for a talented programmer. Apply by 23 March. Please share. careers.southbankcentre.co.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

It has been great to see the level of interest in this Literature Programmer role Southbank Centre which is now live on Creative Access & Arts Emergency. Please do share with anyone you think might be interested. Applications close 23 March. careers.southbankcentre.co.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

A brilliant week celebrating the #InternationalBookerPrize2025, from our sold out shortlist readings Southbank Centre to a wonderful ceremony @tate last night. Chair Max Porter delivered a beautiful, moving speech and announced an exciting winner. Huge congratulations to all!