I might be reading something at this event - might because I agreed when I was told it was an informal night for the regular attendees. Now the bill has the amazing Adam Marek, Will Cohu and Alexei Sayle, for a start, I think I might just hide in the corner with a Santa hat on instead.
What’s the Story? #5A night of short story readings, conversation & wine | |||||
Celebrate all the good things in life – stories, music, poetry and companionship – and five superlative months of What’s The Story? at a seasonal gathering at London’s most intimate literary event. Join our guests below and expect some additional contributions from regulars. Think cocktails, think slinky, think surprises…
| Saturday, 15th December
6-8pm at: The Society Club
12 Ingestre Place, Soho, W1F OJF
£5 on the door
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Please RSVP to register your interest. Places are limited – see below for more details.
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If you would like to join us, please submit your details via the RSVP button and we will let you know if you have a place. Availability is based on a first come, first served basis.
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Adam Marek & Will CohuA warm welcome back to Adam, winner of the 2011 Arts Foundation Short Story Fellowship and author of two short story collections,Instruction Manual for Swallowing and The Stone Thrower and superlative short story writer and author ofThe Wolf Pit, Will Cohu. Spine-tingling readings promised. | Mary HobsonMary graduated in Russian in her sixties and gained her doctorate aged 74. In 1999, she won the Pushkin Gold Medal for translation and has just published her translation ofPushkin's Evgenii Onegin. A novelist, concert pianist and all-round inspiration, we will be treated to her latest translation of a Pushkin fairytale. | Constantine GregoryConstantine – an actor and passionate advocate of the short story – will read Mary's fairytale. His mother was smuggled out of Russia to England as a child, later marrying his Dutch father. He then went on to study in Dublin before embarking on a stage and film career and is founder of the Spoken Ink short-story and poetry website. He also has a dashing new moustache. | Alexei SayleFresh from his first stand-up comedy tour for seventeen years, Alexei will read a new story. He has published two collections of short stories and five novels. He’s also motoring correspondent for The Telegraph and do NOT ask him if he’s got a new motor… | ||
 | And On Piano…Emma Cantons – A jazz singer and songwriter, Emma will take to the Society Club piano and provide background seasonal jollity, moody ambiance and full-on shake-the-chandelier brilliance. Emma’s latest book is a memoir, If You Really Loved Me. | ||||
 | Cathy GalvinA journalist, Cathy recently published Red, an anthology of new writing – stories, essays and poetry. She is threatening to sing. |
If you love short stories, let us know what other events and readers you would like to see at The Story Salon. We are keen to provide an environment that brings people together and supports innovation and creativity. Let us know how you would like to be involved and we will keep you informed about exciting new initiatives
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 | The Society Club
Set in the heart of Soho, this unique bookshop, gallery and cafe is welcoming, elegant and just a little Bohemian. Enjoy rare first editions, the latest publications and some lovely surprises.
Map — click here
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