This is a past event
A programme of talks and events to accompany the Special Collections Centre's exhibition, 'An Audience with Charles Dickens'.
An Evening Out in Victorian Aberdeen - Dr Jane McDermid
Thursday 5th May, 6-7pm, Special Collections Centre Seminar Room
Charles Dickens attracted large audiences across the social spectrum to his public readings but what alternative attractions were there and how typical was his audience? Visiting scholar, Dr Jane McDermid, presents a snapshot of evenings out in Victorian Aberdeen
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/news-events/events/9161/
Mr Dickens Performs - Dr Tim Tricker and Martin Malone
Saturday 28th May, 6-7pm, The Gallery
Join us for an entertaining hour of LIVE Dickens with Dr Tim Tricker and Martin Malone who will be reading two of the writer's favourite performance pieces: the terrifying 'Murder of Nancy' and a comic episode from The Pickwick Papers.
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/news-events/events/9164/
Dickensian Family Fun Sessions
Wednesdays 1-4pm, The Library
There will be free drop-in family fun sessions on the following dates:
April 6th, April 13th, July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd.
Details of each activity will be posted on the Special Collections Centre's website and on Facebook.
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/news-events/events/9166/
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/news-events/events/9167/
SPECIAL EVENT: In Conversation with Ian Rankin
Saturday 23rd July, 1.15-2.15pm, Arts Lecture Theatre
James Naughtie talks to Ian Rankin about his interest in Dickens and the novel Bleak House which introduced the first detective into English fiction.
Please note that this event is part of the Dickens Fellowship Conference. For ticket prices and to book contact Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.
http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/events/in-conversation-with-ian-rankin
- Speaker
- Various
- Hosted by
- Special Collections Centre
- Venue
- The Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen, Bedford Road, Aberdeen, AB24 3AA
- Contact
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Entry to the Special Collections Centre talks and events is FREE.
Booking is advised for evening talks as places are limited.
For further information or to book contact:
scc.events@abdn.ac.uk or call 01224 273049.