Many exciting things are happening around The Marlowe Papers. If you’re already on The Marlowe Papers mailing list you’ll know about most of them already, but if not, here’s a round up.
The London launch event is on Tuesday 29 May at the British Library. The fabulous Will Self and Dr Bill Leahy will be joining me to discuss the book and the wider issues of Shakespeare, authorship and identity. This is a public event, anyone can book a ticket, so do grab yours now if you’d like to coming along. More here.
I’m typing this from a farmhouse in Norfolk waiting with bated breath for The Marlowe Papers to be reviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Review. I’m a little nervous, especially given that I’m here with 15 members of my family who are insisting I listen to it with then, gathered round the wireless, rather than driving off on my own to listen to it in the car at the end of a country lane. Added later: very favourable, and a lively discussion. If you missed it live, you can listen to a recording of this programme via this link (13 mins in).
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