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  • Jean Rhys in Camden

    Sun 9 Jun, 1-2.15pm
    Tickets Free (booking required)
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    An illustrated talk and creative writing exercise by Tracey Mitchell (part of our local steering group)

    Part of the Camden Roar Festival, 3 weeks of theatre & creativity handpicked by our local steering group.

    Author of renowned novel Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys published fiction between the 1920s and 1970s after arriving in London from the Caribbean. This illustrated talk by Tracey Mitchell will explore her London life and connections to Camden. Inspired by Rhys’ fiction, there will be a creative writing exercise at the end of the session, exploring participants' connections to rooms/ places in Camden.

    "A beautiful room with bath? A room with bath? A nice room? A room? But never tell the truth about this business with rooms, because it would bust the roof off everything and undermine the whole social system. All rooms are the same…... A room is a place where you hide from the wolves outside and that’s all any room is. Why should I worry about changing my room?"

    - Extract from Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys

    The talk will be run by Tracey Mitchell, who is a Steering Group member of Camden People’s Theatre. This event is part of our Community Takeover Day on Sun 9th June. Book your free place at the bottom of this page.

    Content Notice
    Running Time 75 mins
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Assistance dogs welcome
    Assistance dogs welcome

    "The seed commission has made me feel supported, not just as an artist but also a woman of colour whose story needs to be heard."

    CPT Commissioned Artist