In Translation: A Man Booker International Prize Panel
Thursday 16 May, 7pm, Foyles, Charing Cross Road
In anticipation of the Man Booker International Prize winner announcement on Tuesday 21st May, join the shortlisted translators for a discussion of their craft.
The evening will include a discussion from the translators about their shortlisted works led by journalist, editor and literary critic Ellah Wakatama Allfrey and followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
This event is presented in partnership with English PEN.
Book tickets: Foyles website
Man Booker International Prize Readings
Monday 20 May, 7.45pm, Southbank Centre
On the 20 May, the night before the 2019 Man Booker International Prize winner is unveiled, the public are invited to join this year’s shortlisted authors and translators for an evening of readings in both English and the native languages of the books, and conversation around their books. Plus, a Q&A and book signing.
Book tickets: Southbank Centre website
An evening with the Man Booker International Prize 2019 winners
Thursday 23 May, 7pm, Waterstones Piccadilly
Join this year’s winning author and translator for an evening of readings in both English and the native language of their book, followed by a discussion about writing the book and experience of winning the prize, an audience Q&A and book signing
Book tickets: Waterstones website.
Man Booker International Prize Winner event with Bettany Hughes
Saturday 25 May, 11:30-12:30, Venue: Hay Festival Foundation Stage. Price: £8.00
The winning novelist and translator, announced on 21 May, will be in conversation with the chair of the jury.
Book tickets: Hay Festival
Anna Burns winner of the 2018 Man Booker Prize talks to prize director Gaby Wood
Sunday 26 May, 4pm, Baillie Gifford Stage, Hay Festival
The 2018 Man Booker Prize winner discusses her darkly funny novel Milkman, set in 1970s Belfast with the prize’s director.
Book Tickets: Hay Festival website