York Walk
A fascinating guided tour around the historical city with a focus on its rich literary heritage. York features in myriad works of literature; it is the birthplace of Robinson Crusoe and the iconic Minster was inspiration for Nicholas Nickleby. Other literary accolades boasted by York include the birthplace of W.H. Auden and the meeting place for Bloomsbury group. 29th March, £5 for students.
‘The Dickens Enigma’
John Bowen in Conversation: Professor of Modern English Literature at Keele University, writer for the Times Literary Supplement and Channel 4 Radio personality John Bowen appears at the city library to discuss the life and work of Charles Dickens. Questions and debate from the audience are welcomed; a stimulating event not to be missed by any Dickens
fanatics. 1st April, £4.
Souvenir D’Anne Frank
This poignant production explores the fascinating and tragic life of Anne Frank through the experience of a young Japanese girl and her adventures in a magical landscape of dreams and memories. Accompanied by live piano music, interwoven with songs and actual extracts from Anne Frank’s diary, this promises to be a haunting and extraordinary theatrical experience. 30th-31st March, £7 for students.