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Max Porter presents Shy

Saturday 7 October 2023

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Annie Macmanus

Thursday 12 October 2023

Central Library

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Decolonising My Body with Afua Hirsch

Wednesday 18 October 2023

Central Library

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Michael Lewis: Flash Boys & New Tycoons

Tuesday 10 October 2023

Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama

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Terrance Hayes, Anthony Anaxagorou & Selina Nwulu

Friday 13 October 2023

Central Library

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Jeanette Winterson

Sunday 22 October 2023, HOME

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