About this Event
The creator, writer and executive producer of ‘Call the Midwife’ in conversation about the inspirations, considerations and tribulations that go with sustaining eleven seasons of an international television smash hit.
In the world of drama Heidi Thomas is royalty. In addition to Call the Midwife, she’s known for her adaptations for the large and small screen of the much-loved classics such as Cranford, Madame Bovary, I Capture the Castle and Little Women. She was behind the period dramas Lilies and the revived Upstairs Downstairs which she wrote and executive produced. She’s also an award-winning playwright.
Join us on 24 May for the chance to hear from one of the most successful women working in television today, when we’ll be asking about the challenges of making period-drama for contemporary audiences, nuns and the power of a really good story.
Conversation to run 19.00-20.00.
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Tickets:
Tickets sales are limited to 2 per person.
General admission: £15.00
Concessions (students and unwaged): £10.00
House of St Barnabas Members: Free/please use the code sent to you.
Guests are encouraged to have a drink and mingle afterwards.
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Our guest:
Heidi Thomas: One of the UK’s top dramatists, Heidi’s acclaimed career in stage, film and television drama spans 30 years. Her work has been acknowledged and awarded by the Emmys, BAFTA, the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain, the Arts Council of Great Britain, readers of the Radio Times and the Sandford St Martin Trust.
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Who are we? And what is a Sandford St Martin Media Salon?
The Sandford St Martin Trust is a charity and runs the UK's most prestigious annual awards for the best broadcast content exploring religion, ethics or spirituality and how they impact on human experience and the world around us. Our Media Salons are aimed at sparking conversations between media experts, practitioners and audiences around some of the biggest issues in broadcasting and journalism today.
You can find out more about our work on our website: https://sandfordawards.org.uk
The House of St Barnabas is a charity whose vision is to create a future where lasting work is a reality for people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. Participants in our Employment Academy are given work placements throughout our social enterprise members' club, enabling them to gain valuable work experience in a vibrant, inclusive and culturally driven space and City & Guilds awards in Hospitality and Business and Administration.
Please note that any donations made via Eventbrite are a contribution to supporting The Sandford St Martin Trust and The House of St Barnabas's Employment Academy and does not permit entry to this event.
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About the venue:
This event will be held in the Chapel at the House of St Barnabas. The House operates a strict door and capacity policy. In order to attend, your name must be on the guest list. The club reserves the right to refuse entry.
Regrettably, due to the nature of the building, there is limited disabled access. There is more information available on their website, or, you can email your questions to [email protected]
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The Sandford St Martin Trust would like to thank our friends and partners at the Radio Times and the House of St Barnabas for their support, and the Benefact Trust whose funding has helped make these media salons possible.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The House of St Barnabas, 1 Greek Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 10.00 to GBP 15.00