In Conversation with Margaret Atwood
Wednesday 19 February 2020 7.30pm
The iconic author discusses her life and career live on stage
The publication of The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985 and the current, Emmy-award winning television series have created a sweeping global cultural phenomenon, as ‘handmaids’ have become a symbol of women’s rights, standing against misogyny and oppression.
In Conversation with Margaret Atwood is an Australian premiere literary event spanning the breadth of Atwood’s remarkable career, her diverse range of works and why, in the Booker Award winning The Testaments, she has returned to her seminal story, 34 years later.
Join us for an unmissable evening of conversation, discussion and Q & A with one of the most vital authors of her generation, as Margaret Atwood shares her signature insight, humour and intellect.
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Wednesday 19 February 2020
7.30pm
The iconic author discusses her life and career live on stage
The publication of The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985 and the current, Emmy-award winning television series have created a sweeping global cultural phenomenon, as ‘handmaids’ have become a symbol of women’s rights, standing against misogyny and oppression.
In Conversation with Margaret Atwood is an Australian premiere literary event spanning the breadth of Atwood’s remarkable career, her diverse range of works and why, in the Booker Award winning The Testaments, she has returned to her seminal story, 34 years later.
Join us for an unmissable evening of conversation, discussion and Q & A with one of the most vital authors of her generation, as Margaret Atwood shares her signature insight, humour and intellect.
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PRESENTED BY:
Fane, Andrew Kay, Phil Bathols & BBC Studios
CATEGORY:
Special Event
DURATION:
Approximately 110 minutes, including interval.
WARNINGS:
TBC
SUIT CHILDREN?:
This performance is suitable for children.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
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