The Stage of Censorship - Theatre, Dissent and Law in the 21st Century
Location:
Adam Lecture Theatre (Room 1.264),
Edinburgh Law School, Old College
EH8 9YL
Date/time
Thu 25 April 2019
14:00 - 16:00
Theatre practitioners share their stories of silencing and resistance to discuss the current state of freedom of artistic expression and the threat of censorship in our times.
Speakers include:
• Memet Ali Alabora, Actor & Theatre Director, Author of ‘Mi Minör’
• Jo Clifford, Playwright, Author of ‘The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven’
• Philippos Philippou, Stage Director, Author of ‘Forbidden Stories’
In conversation with:
• Dr Katherine Inglis, Lecturer, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures; Co-author of ‘Censored’
• Nik Williams, Project Manager of Scottish PEN
Moderated by Dr Paolo Cavaliere, Edinburgh Law School
Forming part of the University of Edinburgh's Festival of Creative Learning.
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This event is free and open to all but registration is required.