Upcoming events
Tuesday, 21 May, 8.30PM – 9.30PM
The Wheeler Centre Presents: May Blockbusters – William Dalrymple
Venue:
Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Further Information:
Double-bill author talk with Anita Desai, followed by Q&A, and book signing for further details see the Wheeler Centre website and tickets can be booked here .
Thursday, 23 May, 1.00PM – 2.00PM
William Dalrymple: Return of a King
Venue:
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay, 22 Hickson Road, Sydney
Further Information:
William will be talking about his new book. Details and ticket bookings can be found on the Sydney Theatre website.
Friday, 24 May, 10.00AM – 11.00AM
Learning From The Past
Venue:
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay, 22 Hickson Road, Sydney
Further Information:
William Dalrymple and Pankaj Mishra speak to the Lowy institute’s Michael Fullilove, exploring new perspectives in history and how they challenge, inform and redefine our current world view. Details and ticket bookings can be found on the Sydney Theatre website.
Saturday, 25 May, 9.00AM – 10.00AM
Coffee & Papers with The Sydney Morning Herald
Venue:
Bar at the End of the Wharf, Sydney Theatre Company, Pier 4/5, Hickson Rd, Sydney
Further Information:
William joins Sherrill Nixon, the Director of The Sydney Morning Herald’s Sydney newsroom and SMH journalists to hear their take on the stand-out stories and what is making news headlines today. Free event.
Sunday, 26 May, 1.00PM – 2.00PM
Stories That Last
Venue:
Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio, 22 Hickson Rd, Sydney
Further Information:
In a conversation about ancient literature and the power of storytelling over centuries, Dr Juanita Ruys from The University of Sydney talks to William Dalrymple, Daniel Morden, and Kooshyar Karimi. Details and ticket bookings can be found on the Sydney Theatre website.
Friday, 31 May, 7.30PM – 8.30PM
William at the London Literature Festival
Venue:
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London SE1
Further Information:
William Dalrymple will be giving a lecture at the Southbank Centre, as part of the London Literature Festival. Further information and tickets from the Southbank Centre Website.
Saturday, 01 June, 4.00PM – 5.00PM
William at the Hay Festival
Venue:
Barclays Pavilion, Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Wales
Further Information:
William will talk on Return of a King. For further details and to book visit the Hay Festival Website.
Tuesday, 04 June, 7.00PM – 8.20PM
5X15 FIVE SPEAKERS, FIFTEEN MINUTES EACH
Venue:
Tabernacle, Notting Hill Powis Square, Notting Hill, London
Further Information:
William will be a speaker at this 5x15 event. Further details here and tickets are available here.
Thursday, 06 June, 7.00PM – 8.00PM
Return of a King at the White Horse Bookshop
Venue:
St Peter's Church, Marlborough, Wiltshire
Further Information:
See the White Horse website for details or telephone 01672 51207/513700
Monday, 10 June, 7.00PM – 8.00PM
Return of a King at Daunt Books, Marylebone
Venue:
Daunt Books, 83 Marylebone High Street, London W1
Further Information:
See the Daunt Books website for details or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tuesday, 11 June, 1.00PM – 3.00PM
William at The Oldie Literary Lunches
Venue:
Simpson's-in-the-Strand, 100 Strand, London WC2
Further Information:
William will appear alongside Rupert Everett and Phyllida Law, and talk about Return of a King. For further details see The Oldie website or call the Literary Lunch Hotline 01795 592 892.
Wednesday, 12 June, 6.30PM – 7.30PM
William at the Borders Book Festival
Venue:
Scottish Borders Brewery Marquees, Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose
Further Information:
William returns again to the Borders Book Festival to discuss Return of a King. For further details see the Borders Book Festival website.
Saturday, 15 June, 12.00PM – 1.00PM
William at the Althorp Literary Festival
Venue:
Althorp, Northampton
Further Information:
William will be a speaker at the Althorp Literary Festival. Tickets and further details are available from the Althorp website.