Fact Vs Fiction; Do facts get in the way of a good story? Friday 27 Jan 2012, 7-9pm
Fact Vs Fiction; Do facts get in the way of a good story?
Fact Vs Fiction: Do Facts Get In The Way Of A Good Story?
An evening with David Edgar, Judith Allnatt & William Ivory.
From their different perspectives - as playwright, novelist and screenwriter - these three distinguished authors will discuss how they approached the challenge of writing about a recent or distant historical event bound, to a degree, by the facts of the story.
David Edgar - whose new play about the King James Bible, 'Written On The Heart' is currently in repertoire at the Royal Shakespeare Co, Stratford. David is also the President of the Writers Guild.
Judith Allnatt - is the author of ‘A Mile of River’ and ‘The Poets Wife’; the highly acclaimed novel based on the 19th Century Northamptonshire poet John Clare.
William Ivory - has written for stage and screen, including ‘Faith’ and his BBC adaptation of ‘Women in Love’ rooted in his home county of Nottinghamshire –plus his recent success with ‘Made In Dagenham’.
The event will be chaired by dramatist Amanda Whittington, inviting the audience to ask questions and join the discussion. And there will be an informal book signing with drinks and light refreshments at the end of the evening.
Derby Theatre (Studio)
Tickets: £5, £3.50 concessions. FREE for Writers Guild members!
For WG reservations/enquiries, contact uncontainedarts@derby.ac.uk
BOX OFFICE: call 01332 255800 for reservations or visit www.derbytheatre.co.uk
A Writers Guild of Great Britain event in association with Derby Theatre Arts.
