Britsburgh Literary Society - An evening with Sir Peter Ackroyd’s Chatterton

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A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Quantum theatre's production of Peter Ackroyd's Booker Prize-nominated novel, Chatterton. Britsburgh members have the opportunity to join with Quantum Theatre's Book Qlub with University of Pittsburgh professor Jim Kincaid at the Allegheny HYP Club.

Chatterton’s plot takes inspiration from historical character Thomas Chatterton, the Romantic era’s most famous suicide, an 18th century poet who took his young life and was immortalized 100 years later by a very famous painting. Modeling for that painting was Victorian poet George Meredith, whose own dramatic life also features in Ackroyd’s story. And in the present, poet Charles Wychwood goes on a hunt to solve mysterious puzzles from the past – is what we believe about Thomas Chatterton truth or fiction?

Everyone is welcome to join regardless of how far you have made it in the novel, but we will be discussing through Part 2 (page 188). Tickets are not required but registration is encouraged.

What attendees should expect: Our aim is to dive deep in to the mind of the author, to learn about the subject matter and to discuss how it is relevant today. Reading the novel or viewing the movie beforehand will be helpful, but it is not required and there aren't any tests!

Programme

Join us for an evening with Sir Peter Ackroyd’s Chatterton:

• 5.30-6pm        - Light refreshments / cash bar

• 6-7pm             - Discussion

As part of this years Britsburgh Festival on Sunday, September 9, Britsburgh Literary Society members are invited to attend a light lunch at the Allegheny HYP club with a talk given by Karla Boos, Artistic Director of Quantum Theatre. Karla and one of her designers will talk about the process of adapting Chatterton and bringing the project to life. After the talk, there is the possibility of a trip to the cathedral so the attendees can see the space.

For information call Linda at 412-894-1880

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