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Hay Festival reveals lineup for first ever event in Bristol
The Hay Festival has revealed the lineup of its first After Hours event coming to Bristol Beacon.
The evening on March 27 will feature slam poet Vanessa Kisuule, academic Fara Dabhoiwalaa and author Will Storr, with historian and broadcaster David Olusoga on host duties.
Established in Hay-on-Wye in Wales in 1987, the Hay Festival is heading to Bristol for the first time promising “a one-off night of readings, performances and provocations to celebrate a world of different”.
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David Olusoga was called by the defence to give evidence as part of the Colston 4 trial – photo: Martin Booth
Hay Festival Global CEO, Julie Finch, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming this quartet of inspiring artists on stage for the first ever Hay Festival After Hours in Bristol.
“As a charity, we believe culture is for everyone and work to create accessible platforms of free exchange all around the world.
“Our first Bristol event is our next step in this journey. It’s going to be a night to remember. Join us!”
Vanessa Kisuule, a previous Bristol city poet, added: “What a treat to be in the company of so many other great speakers for this event!
“Looking forward to guiding the audience through the mad and magical world of Neverland, where we’ll be dissecting fame, fandom, fallibility and so much more.”
Main photo: Will Storr / Katherine Barnes / Matthew Raspanti
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