And now we look forward to the 2013 festival…
We’re gearing up for the 2013 Soho Literary Festival so thought it was high time to put an end to the waiting and deliver news of the speakers we have booked, and events in the pipeline. Our committee discussed (eyebrows furrowed in intense concentration) their favourite authors and their acclaimed books. Through reams of notepaper and refreshments aplenty, we have started to put together a stunning line-up.
Now in its third year, the festival is fast becoming a London fixture. In homage to the city’s most idiosyncratic district, Paul Willetts will talk about The Look of Love: The Life and Times of Paul Raymond, Soho’s King of Clubs. We’re also paying homage to the great Oscar Wilde with an event in his name. Another great, David Hare, will join us to talk about The Judas Kiss. No festival is complete without a charged, topical discussion. This year Julie Burchill and Suzanne Moore will take part on our debate “Is this the end of men?” Going solo to talk about their new books and ventures, we have the brilliant Roy Hattersley and the superb Dan Snow.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2013 DATES SHOWN IN THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME ARE NOT YET CONFIRMED
Just a few of the past contributors who with their combined literary wit, verve and flair, have ensured that the festival is now a must in any cultured metropolite’s diary