ArtsNational Lecture: “Is This the Real Life?…”

Is This the Real Life? How writers and artists have challenged our perceptions of reality – Mary Sharp (UK)

When Lucy goes through the wardrobe into Narnia, when Harry Potter opens his letter and when Ned takes the red pill, they all discover that the worlds they thought they knew are only part of the truth. From Plato onwards, writers and artists have sought to create other worlds that inspire our imagination.

Mary now runs her own company Opening Up Literature which offers literature courses for adults including studies of Shakespeare and Creative Writing. Her most popular course is Telling Tales, which explores how writers and artists have reinvented classical stories. She is a professional bridge teacher and lecturer.

Doors open 5.30pm.