London Literature Festival
What's it all about? International writers, prize-winning-authors and prize-giving. Comic books, comedy, music and architecture are just some of the arts weaving their way into this diverse and edgy literature festival.
Who In 2010? - Football, philosophy, capitalist apocalypse, comedy and adventures in science are just some of the features of this year’s festival, which brings the world’s best writers and thinkers to Southbank Centre. Experience the radical force of Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek and make a date with father of American Psycho Bret Easton Ellis. Plumb the ocean depths with explorer Sylvia Earle, hear Jeanette Winterson deliver the Southbank Centre Lecture and play ball with Brazilian footballing legend Sócrates. Experience the uncanny with a contemporary performance of The Yellow Wallpaper and stare into the eye of the beast with a new production of Moby Dick.
When? July 1 -18th July, 2010
Where? Southbank Centre, London- AA Route Planner | multimap
How much? Past - £7 -£12
Festival Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk/
Visitor Information
London looks huge as you gracefully climb the sky in your London Eye pod but many of the best attractions cluster in the centre.
Head for South Kensington's cultural mile, home to dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum, technical wizardry at the Science Museum and samurai swords and centuries of style at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Along the silver Thames, you can find the Tate Modern and the turreted Tower of London. You can spend a whole day with the Elgin marbles, mummies and ancient treasures of the British Museum (near café-lined Covent Garden) or pick your favourite Old Master at the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square.
Permanent collections at the major museums are free – from the stylish Victoria & Albert Museum to the British Museum and National Gallery. Many museums open late on some nights, including the British Museum, Tate Modern and the National Gallery. Check their opening hours if you're a night owl.
