Experience the power of First World War poetry in a moving afternoon of remembrance and reflection.

Join us at Esher Library on Thursday 5th November at 2.30pm to enjoy an afternoon of poetry from the First World War with actresses Rachel Fielding and Madeline Smith for Remembrance Week.

Rachel Fielding is an established film, television and theatre actress and her credits include 'Maigret' 'Take Me Home' 'Heartbeat' 'This Life' and appeared in the Oscar winning short film, 'The Silent Child'. Rachel has just completed a successful theatre run in 'Calendar Girls' at the Mill in Sonning.

Madeline Smith is an established and celebrated film, television and stage actress, Her credits include 'The Amazing Mr Blunden', 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans', 'Theatre of Blood ' and 'Clochemerle'.

Key information about booking:

The event starts at 2.30pm

Please purchase a ticket for each person attending; each ticket is £4.

Light refreshments provided.

Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment.

Please arrive 10 minutes early.

This event is in support of the National Year of Reading.

If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.

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