12 June 2024
FACING UNPLESANT FACTS with STEPHANIE FLANDERS and PROF. MICHAEL JACOBS
The next UK government will inherit a set of unprecedented economic challenges. But do the politicians of any incoming government, and voters, understand the challenges? What will it take to create an economy fit for the future? Join us for this year’s Political Quarterly Conversation.
7pm - 8.30pm, University College London
15 June 2024
WALKING TOUR: GEORGE ORWELL’S HAMPSTEAD
A walk around Orwell’s Hampstead led by experienced tour guide Michael King.
11.45am, Pond Street Gardens
16 June 2024
WALKING TOUR: GEORGE ORWELL’S LONDON
A walk around Orwell’s London led by experienced tour guide Michael King.
11am, Orwell statue at the BBC
19 June 2024
SAMANTHA HARVEY, MATTHEW LONGO and JASON OKUNDAYE
6.30pm, Waterstones Gower St
Orwell Prize Finalists Samantha Harvey, Matthew Longo and Jason Okundaye come together at Waterstones Gower St for a discussion about the art of political storytelling and the urgent themes raised in their shortlisted work.
25 June 2024
ORWELL AND HIS CIRCLE with ARIANE BANKES and DJ TAYLOR
6pm, University College London
On the day of George Orwell’s birthday, join us to celebrate two new books shedding light on Orwell’s life and influential friends. Tickets include refreshments.
26 June 2024
MEGAN NOLAN, ALPA SHAH and YAROSLAV TROFIMOV
7pm, Foyles Charing Cross
Megan Nolan, Alpa Shah and Yaroslav Trofimov come together at Foyles Charing Cross Road for a discussion about the art of political storytelling and the urgent themes raised in their shortlisted work.
27 June 2024
ORWELL PRIZE CEREMONY 2024
The winners of this year’s Orwell Prizes will be announced on Thursday 27th June