Booker Prize winner and one of the 21st century’s leading novelists, Marlon James, introduces his hugely-anticipated new novel, The Disappearers, in conversation with celebrated Bristol author, poet and performer, Vanessa Kisuule.
The novel marks a return to the territory of his brilliant Booker winning, A Brief History of Seven Killings; the publication that fully established him as an international literary star.
Set in late 1980s Kingston Jamaica, The Disappearers is an uncompromising, acutely thought-provoking portrait of queer life in an often brutally unaccepting society. Seven gay actors confront bigotry and hate following a violent, deadly attack at a rehearsal. Epic in its scale and steeped in humanity, the novel confirms Marlon James’ place at the forefront of modern fiction.
Presented by Gloucester Road Books
Format: Unreserved seating
Age: 16+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Concessions (U18s/Senior/Student/Unwaged): £11.40 incl. booking fee
Performance times
Doors: 18.30
Start: 19.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Book & ticket offer
Marlon James’ The Disappearers & admission ticket: £31.92 Incl. booking fee
In The Disappearers, Marlon James has written a riveting and deeply human story of men forced to make compromises to survive what the society they live in demands. It is both a dramatic page-turner and an unflinching exploration of queer life in Jamaica during the 1980s and 1990s.
Intensely powerful and engrossing
Waterstones
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Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
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Car parking
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Bus
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Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
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Eat & Drink
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