The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor
Sat 5 Sept · 17:30
Bristol Folk House
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The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor will occur at Bristol Folk House in Bristol on 5 September 2026. The event includes a conversation with Sarah Dunant.
In conversation with Sarah Dunant Doors: 16:00 Show:16:30 Sarah Dunant was born and brought up in London, Sarah studied history at Newnham College, Cambridge from where she went on to become a writer, broadcaster, teacher and critic. She has written fourteen novels, four of which have been short listed for awards, and edited two books of essays. For many years she worked for the BBC in radio and television, including BBC 2 TV’s arts programme, The Late Show and Radio 3’s Nightwaves and Radio 4’s A Point of View. A founding vice patron of the Women Prize for fiction in the UK, she has sat on the editorial board of the Royal Academy magazine and reviewed for, among others, The Times, The Literary Review, The Guardian and the New York Times An accredited fine art lecturer with THE ARTS SOCIET
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The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 17:30.
The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
Tickets for The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor are priced at From £8. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
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The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor
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The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor will occur at Bristol Folk House in Bristol on 5 September 2026. The event includes a conversation with Sarah Dunant.
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In conversation with Sarah Dunant Doors: 16:00 Show:16:30 Sarah Dunant was born and brought up in London, Sarah studied history at Newnham College, Cambridge from where she went on to become a writer, broadcaster, teacher and critic. She has written fourteen novels, four of which have been short listed for awards, and edited two books of essays. For many years she worked for the BBC in radio and television, including BBC 2 TV’s arts programme, The Late Show and Radio 3’s Nightwaves and Radio 4’s A Point of View. A founding vice patron of the Women Prize for fiction in the UK, she has sat on the editorial board of the Royal Academy magazine and reviewed for, among others, The Times, The Literary Review, The Guardian and the New York Times An accredited fine art lecturer with THE ARTS SOCIET
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor?
The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 17:30.
Where is The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor taking place?
The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
How much are tickets for The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor?
Tickets for The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor are priced at From £8. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor?
Tickets for The Highs and Lows of a Literary Life with Sarah Dunant and Helen Taylor can be booked via bristolfolkhouse.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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