Book Now 2008: 15-16 November

Saturday 15 November

'Writing dance' A panel discussion

Due to unforseen circumstances this event has now been cancelled

Sunday 16 November

Michael Frayn: Stage Directions

Leading playwright and novelist Michael Frayn has written 16 plays ranging from Noises Off to Copenhagen. His new book, a collection of writings on theatre from 1970 to 2008, covers half a lifetime, the whole range of his theatrical writing, and forms an essential commentary on his life and work. In conversation with Bamber Gascoigne, with whom Michael Frayn collaborated in his early career.

Orange Tree Theatre, 4.00pm, £9 (£8 Concessions)

To book tickets for this event, telephone the Orange Tree Theatre Box Office on 020 8940 3633.

Sunday 16 November

Richard Attenborough: Entirely Up to You, Darling

Richard Attenborough has teamed up with Diana Hawkins, a friend and colleague for 50 years, to write a revelatory and funny account of their unusual partnership and his extraordinary life. A long-time resident of Richmond and a much-loved actor director and producer, Richard Attenborough, has won numerous artistic awards, worked tirelessly for charitable causes and became a peer in 1993. Diana Hawkins will be joining Richard Attenborough to discuss their new book.

Orange Tree Theatre, 7.00pm, £9 (£8 Concessions)

To book tickets for this event, telephone the Orange Tree Theatre Box Office on 020 8940 3633.

Sunday 16 November

Amy Raphael:

Mike Leigh on Mike Leigh

As part of the Book Now festival, Richmond Filmhouse will present a talk and Q&A with Amy Raphael about her acclaimed book, an insightful collection of interviews with the innovative British film director.  Followed by a screening of Mike Leigh’s 2002 feature “All or Nothing”, a tale of an ordinary family surviving the tribulations of everyday life in South London.

Richmond Filmhouse, 12.00 noon

Please visit www.curzoncinemas.com for further details and to book tickets or call 0871 703 3992 / 020 8332 0030.