Ilkley Literature Festival | Literature | Talk

James Baldwin’s Fire Still Rages

5 Oct 2024

14:00 - 15:00

Ilkley Playhouse

Marking 100 years since his birth, WritersMosaic presents an afternoon of words and music celebrating the enduring work of the extraordinary writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin. Join author *Colin Grant*, journalist *Chitra Ramaswamy *and poet *Vanessa Kisuule* as they reflect on Baldwin’s prescience and his writing, informed by love, political activism, and the Blues. Take in Missohio’s slideshow journeying around Baldwin as singer songwriter *Angeline Morrison* performs in accompaniment. Experience the power of Baldwin’s writing as actor *Burt Caesar* brings it to life in a live reading. This event has a limited number of bursary tickets available for people who might not otherwise be able to afford them. You can apply here. Presented in partnership with WritersMosaic.

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General/Concession £12/9

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Venue Details

Ilkley Playhouse

Weston Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire,
LS29 8DW

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