Alan Bennett, for many, needs no introduction. His work on television, film and stage have made him a household name across the UK. 2016 sees the publication of Keeping On Keeping On, a brand new collection of prose following on from Untold Stories and Writing Home. Keeping On Keeping On contains 10 years’ worth of diary entries, and previously unpublished material including a radio play and his reflections on working with Nicholas Hytner, former director of the National Theatre and director of Alan’s three film adaptations. Here’s how you can get involved in the celebrations.
Win a pair of tickets to see Alan Bennett
We have teamed up with Picturehouse Entertainment to offer Alan Bennett fans the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to see him live at Primrose Hill Library on 16 November for Alan Bennett Diaries Live. To enter simply follow @readingagency and retweet the competition. The competition closes at midnight on 10 November.
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Alan Bennett Diaries Live
Broadcast live to cinemas across the UK – Alan Bennett’s Diaries Live is an unmissable event that takes a candid look into the mind of Alan Bennett, Britain’s best-loved writer, who, at 82, shows no signs of slowing down.
The event will include a screening of Alan Bennett’s Diaries, a new film about the writer, followed by an exclusive Q&A with Alan Bennett from his local library in Primrose Hill on Wednesday 16th November. Visit www.alanbennettlive.co.uk for more information about all the cinemas taking part where you can see this screening.
An Audience Without Alan Bennett Library events
Libraries and their work have long been dear to Alan’s heart. He has always been a vocal champion of libraries and education, writing frequently about what library access and education meant to him as a working class boy from Leeds. Therefore, The Reading Agency has teamed up with Profile Books and the following libraries to host Alan Bennett appreciation events! See the full event listings below. More information can be found through contacting each library.
Events on 30 November
Hartlepool Central Library, Hartlepool, 7pm
Stafford Library, Stafford, 7pm
Chelmsford Library, Chelmsford, 7pm
Doncaster Central Library, Doncaster, 7.30pm
Poole Central Library, Poole, 7pm
Northwich Library, Northwich, 6.30pm
Bury Library, Bury, 7.30pm
Dagenham Library, Dagenham, 7.30pm
Leeds Central Library, Leeds, 7.30pm
Welwyn Garden City Library, Welwyn Garden City, 7.15pm
Events on 1 December
Burton Library, Burton-upon-Trent, 7pm
Tameside Central Library, Ashton, 6.30pm
Denby Dale Library, Huddersfield, 7pm
Kensington Central Library, London 5.30pm
Events on 2 December
Waltham Library, Waltham, 7.30pm
