Shakespeare & Poland Festival 22-23 June 2024
Join us for an engaging and vibrant weekend programme of events in Stratford–Upon–Avon celebrating Polish cultural heritage, and the cultural connections between Britain & Poland through literature, theatre and music.
22
06.2024
23
06.2024
Events, Literature, Music, News, Theatre
Mayor of Warsaw at Hay Festival
Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski will take part in the Hay Festival's 'The Future of Europe Debate' co-organised by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna)
25
05.2024
Events, Literature, News
Book Talk – Agent Zo: The Life of Resistance Fighter Elżbieta Zawacka @ Clapham Library
Join award-winning author Clare Mulley to discuss the incredible story of Elżbieta Zawacka, the WW2 resistance fighter known as Agent Zo, who is the subject of her latest book.
21
05.2024
Events, History, Literature
Translation of Roger Moorhouse’s new book – The Forgers into Polish – March Release
Find out more about the Polish translation of Roger Moorhouse's book about the Lados group which helped Jews to escape Nazi persecution with the help of forged passports and discover one of the greatest and least known rescue operations of WW2.
27
03.2024
Events, History, Literature, News
Alissa Valles wins the 2024 Found in Translation Award
Alissa Valles has been awarded the 2024 FiTA Award for her translation of Zuzanna Ginczanka’s poems in ‘Firebird’.
28
03.2024
Events, Literature, News
“Agent Zo – The Untold Story of Fearless WW2 Resistance Fighter Elzbieta Zawacka”
New book release by authour Clare Mulley. From missions behind enemy lines to dealing with post-war regimes, "Agent Zo" illuminates the remarkable journey of the only female member of Poland's elite Special Forces, promising a gripping tale of courage and resilience.
16
05.2024
Events, History, Literature, News
Meet the Future of Literary Translation: Emerging Translator Mentorships Programme 2024 – Mentees’ Showcase
Join us to celebrate another successful year of the Emerging Translator Mentorships programme and meet the Future of Literacy Translation as they present short introductions and readings from their translation projects. Read the article to find out more & how to get a free hard copy of the anthology.
28
03.2024
Events, Literature
‘Confessions of an Executioner. A Memoir of the Polish Home Army’ book release
Read a shocking testimony of the Polish Home Army platoon-leader who join the resistance movement at the age of 16 and quickly became a seasoned executioner. Book released in April 2024 by Greenhill Books, with Roger Moorhouse foreword.
01
04.2024
History, Literature, News
European Writers’ Festival 2: Transformation 18-19th May
Explore the rich tapestry of European literature and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Secure your entry to this May weekend, featuring established & emerging authors responding to this year's theme of 'transformation' including Poland's Margo Rejmer, and special guest Andrey Kurkov.
18
05.2024
19
05.2024
Events, Literature