In this event, we will explore the history and appeal of romantic fiction. This creative event will also feature live comedy and poetry.About this Event
Do you read romance novels? Plenty of readers today do – sales of romance fiction in the UK have risen by 110% in the last three years, the highest in a decade. Yet, romance is often dismissed as ‘trashy’, sexist and badly written. What is it about romance that readers keep coming back to? This talk by Dr Amy Burge from the University of Birmingham, gives a brief history of romance fiction in the UK, and outlines some of the things we might learn from romance novels.
In the activity session, you will get a chance to give your personal, creative response to romance fiction. Using a cut-up-and-stick method (think fridge magnets), you will rewrite a page from a romance novel into your own creative piece. What would you change about romance genre fiction if you were able to? This is your chance to ‘write back’ to the romance fiction genre.
This event will begin with a live stand-up performance and Q&A with comedian and author of ‘Sex Bomb’, Sadia Azmat, and will end with live poetry from Ashlee Elizabeth-Lolo.
Ticketing
Please note that there are three ticketing options, available for both in-person and online tickets:
- General admission, £5
- Free ticket
- Donation ticket, where you can select how much to pay
As a registered charity, all revenue generated from tickets will go, in full, towards supporting Philosophers' Yard events and activities. We are committed to there not being a financial barrier for people who want to attend our events and explore life's big questions. So, please select the option that is best for you.
Once you have selected your ticket, you will be able to confirm later if you are planning to attend in-person or online.
Event Venue
The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 5.00
