Words Weekend 2019
Bernardine Evaristo & David Olusoga in Conversation
According to The New Statesman, ”If you want to understand modern day Britain, this is the writer to read”. Bernardine Evaristo’s new novel Girl, Woman, Other follows the lives and struggles of twelve very different people. Aged 19 to 93, they span a variety of ages, cultural backgrounds, sexualities, classes and occupations as they tell the stories of themselves, their families, friends and lovers, across the country and through the years. Join the award-winning writer in conversation with historian and Words Weekend ambassador David Olusoga discussing Evaristo’s eighth book, and what it means to be British today.
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Start time: 8pm
Venue: Barbour Room
Please note the change of venue.
As everyone deserves equal access to entertainment, every event in Words Weekend will be accessible. In addition to the gold standard access provision at Sage Gateshead, all events will be BSL interpreted and there will be a roaming interpreter facilitating conversations throughout the venue.
Words Weekend will post a Social Story on their website for anyone who might find new situations difficult and would like to know what to expect from the festival. Sage Gateshead also offer short familiarisation visits.
We request that everyone is tolerant to the needs of other audience members, some of whom might need to take a break from a space during an event, for example. Lighting will be raised slightly higher than usual, sound levels will be limited at most events and more comfortable seating options will be offered in some spaces. Please remember that not all disabilities or health conditions are visible. If you have any questions please contact info@wordsweekend.com.