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PIN DROP with JULIAN BARNES

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Wednesday 27 November, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm)

Dr Johnson's House proudly hosts a Pin Drop Studio event and invites you to a spectacular evening of storytelling in the intimate surroundings of Johnson's former home.

We are thrilled to welcome Julian Barnes, one of the most highly-acclaimed authors of his generation, who will be reading one of his own short stories to an assembled audience in our Garret, alongside leading actor Russell Tovey.

Julian won the Man Booker Prize in 2011 with his novel, The Sense of An Ending. Over a 30-year career, he has penned some of the most lyrical, inventive and thought-provoking books in modern literature including Flaubert's Parrot, A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters, and Arthur & George. His most recent work, Levels of Life, was a searing meditation on grief and his short stories are regularly featured in The New Yorker.

Russell Tovey is the acclaimed star of countless film, television and theatre productions. He made his name in the stage and film versions of Alan Bennett's The History Boys and has gone on to star in Being Human, Him & Her and, most recently, in the BBC's highly-praised crime drama, What Remains. Russell will be reading Signals by Raymond Carver.

We invite you to come and join us for a glass of wine and an evening of conviviality and readings in the home of one of literature's greatest appreciators.(Please note this event focuses on the reading of contemporary literature, as Dr Johnson would have experienced at home, rather than 18th - century works).

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - apologies for any disappointment
The event is FREE to attend but places are strictly limited. Please note demand for tickets is extremely high.

Pin Drop Studio is a short story initiative designed to re-engage adults with the simple pleasure of being read a story. It was co-founded in London by gallerist Simon Oldfield and author Elizabeth Day. We stage intimate short story narrations in beautiful settings read aloud by world-class authors and actors. Previous narrators include Lionel Shriver, Alistair McGowan, Colum McCann, Francesca Segal, Olivia Laing, Owen Sheers and Lindsey Marshal. We have hosted events at a myriad of intriguing locations - from the Houses of Parliament to the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and the London Design Festival. You can read more about us and learn about upcoming events on our website  www.pindropstudio.com

This event is sponsored by Audible.

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

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Tuesday 10 December, 7pm (doors open at 6.15pm)

Come and celebrate the festive season traditionally at Dr Johnson's House with members of Pegasus, the acclaimed and award-winning chamber choir featured as 'Musician of Month' at Handel House Museum.  Enjoy a repertoire of carols from past to present in the atmospheric Garret, before spreading the festive cheer over a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in our Withdrawing Room.

TO SING v. n. preterite I sang, or sing; participle pass. sung. [rinzan, Saxon; singia, Islandick; singhen, Dutch.]

1. To form the voice to melody; to articulate musically.

They rather had beheld
Dissentious numbers pestering streets, than see
Our tradesmen singing in their shops, and going
About their functions friendly

To book: £7.50
Tickets include the concert, a glass of mulled wine and mince pies.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - apologies for any disappointment

Pegasus has built up a reputation as one of London's most versatile and exciting chamber choirs. Under its director Matthew Altham, the ensemble has developed an extensive repertoire embracing sacred and secular music from the Renaissance to the present day.

From Radio 3’s 'The Choir' to international choral competitions in Spain and Italy, Pegasus has won recognition for its high musical standards and commitment to creative and beautiful music-making. Pegasus has also successfully collaborated with conductors such as John Rutter, orchestras such as the London Handel Players, and world-famous ballet dancer Carlos Acosta.

Pegasus’ first CD, Twelve Days – A Celebration of Christmas, has been released in partnership with Princess Alice Hospice and will be available to buy on the evening.

DR JOHNSON WALKS

Follow in Johnson's footsteps and explore the courts and alleys off Fleet Street with an experienced City Guide.

1st Wednesday of each month, 3pm
Next walks:
November 6
December 4
January 8
February 5
March 5

Groups may also book walks at alternative times. For any enquiries please contact us.

Dr Johnson's Fleet Street - Discover Johnson's life and work in and around Fleet Street and his acquaintances in the area.
Dr Johnson's City - Explore the Fleet Valley, Ludgate Hill and St Paul's Churchyard areas as Johnson knew them.

£5/£4 concessions. No booking required. Meet outside Dr Johnson's House.

This is a joint venture between Dr Johnson's House and the City Guides.