Author event: August Wilson - 'theatre's poet of Black America'

August Wilson is one of the twentieth century's most important and acclaimed playwrights. In their book, 'August Wilson in Context', Khalid Y. Long and Isaiah Matthew Wooden demonstrate Wilson's significance to contemporary theatre, culture, and politics by providing fresh and compelling insights into his life, practices, and contributions as an artist and public intellectual.

Event Timings

6.00pm - doors open

6.15pm - talk begins

6.45pm - Q&A

7.00pm - drinks and chat

Accessibility Information

Seating is available for 40 attendees (maximum) plus standing space. Some views may be partially obstructed by architectural columns, bookshelves, etc. but we aim to minimise this where possible. Space will be made available for wheelchair users. Access is via main entrance from street level and there are not steps or ledges.

There are 2 single-person bathrooms, including one large enough to fit a wheelchair with the door closed.

Please get in touch to reserve a seat, or if you have particular needs that you would like us to consider in advance.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cambridge University Press Bookshop, 1-2 Trinity Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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