Nov
13
2024
2024
Forward Thinking Speaker Series: An Evening with Margaret Atwood
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As a result of escalator upgrade construction at the Jubilee Auditorium, there will be limited escalator access between main floor and 1st balcony for this engagement. These improvements will bring the benefit of upgraded facilities; however, we do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. Should the use of the stairs pose a problem, please take extra time to arrive at the theatre as the elevator may be busier than usual.
Dates and showtimes
Nov 13
7:00pm
More about this event
In this moderated discussion, one of Canada's most celebrated authors will discuss freedom of expression and her accomplished body of work.Margaret Atwood has long been a literary titan, and her words continue to resonate with every generation. She is the author of more than fifty volumes of poetry, children’s literature, fiction, and non-fiction. Her landmark novel The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) was adapted into a fifteen-time Emmy Award-winning television series, and its sequel, The Testaments, won the 2019 Booker Prize. Her most recent short story collection, Old Babes in the Wood, is a powerful exploration of grief and loss described as “brilliant. She’s writing at the top of her considerable powers here,” by Publishers Weekly. With wit and humor, Atwood reveals hidden truths in our societies, inspiring you to speak out against injustice and preparing you for the battle ahead. Today, her sharp eye is more crucial—and prescient—than ever.