Join Conversations with Baldwin curator Heather Marks in this reading group discussion of James Baldwin’s second collection of essays, ‘Nobody Knows My Name’ (1961).
Being a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires “every ounce of stamina he can summon to attempt to look on himself and the world as they are'”. His seminal 1961 follow-up to ‘Notes on a Native Son‘ shows him responding to his times and exploring his role as an artist with biting precision and emotional power: from polemical pieces on racial segregation and a journey to the old country of the Southern states, to reflections on figures such as Ingmar Bergman and André Gide, and on the first great conference of African writers and artists in Paris.
The Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 – 1987).
Presented by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar
Conversations with Baldwin is supported by Bristol City Council’s Originators Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Format: Seated
Age: Under 16s accompanied by an adult
Doors: 12:30
Start: 13.00
Finish: 14.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
A bright and alive book, full of grief, love and anger.”
Chicago Tribune
About Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space
The venue
Weston Stage
Cellars at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Weston Stage is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Lower Ground (LG) and follow signs to Cellars and Weston Stage.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Weston Stage has level access from street level.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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