Yearly Archives: 2009
Pullman marks the Convention on Modern Liberty
February 27, 2009
In the Times today is an article by Philip Pullman on the state of liberty in modern Britain. “We do not know what is happening to us. In the world outside, great events take place, great figures move and act, … Continue reading
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Philip Pullman talks about “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère”
February 23, 2009
In the first of a series of six talks by celebrated authors on their favourite paintings at London’s Courtauld Gallery, Philip Pullman considers Manet’s ambiguous masterpiece, “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère”. Watch the video courtesy of The Guardian. Thanks to … Continue reading
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Philip Pullman in Conversation at the Oxford Playhouse
February 23, 2009
Philip Pullman will be at the Oxford Playhouse on April 24th for a discussion of His Dark Materials as part of the Playhouse’s 70th anniversary celebrations. He will talk about “the genesis of an alternate Oxford” and “his impressions of … Continue reading
His Dark Materials Auditions Open!
February 20, 2009
Don’t get you hopes too high; there’s still no sign of any new movies. But West Yorkshire Playhouse is looking to add eight budding actors to play the roles of children in the stage play. For more information see this … Continue reading
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Pullman chosen for an honorary degree by University of Oxford
February 9, 2009
This is Oxfordshire reports that Philip Pullman has been chosen for an honorary degree by his Alma Mater, the University of Oxford. “Two years ago,” he said, “I was given the Freedom of the City, so now I have been … Continue reading
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