P G Wodehouse: The Man, The Musicals, The Manuscripts
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P G Wodehouse: The Man, The Musicals, The Manuscripts

A celebration of P.G. Wodehouse with talks about his wide ranging creative oeuvre, musical performance and insights from his archive.

By Helen Melody

Date and time

Friday, May 9 · 9:30am - 4:30pm GMT+1

Location

The British Library

96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Please join us for a day celebrating the life and work of the acclaimed novelist, humourist and lyricist, P G Wodehouse (1881-1975). Talks will shed light on different aspects of Wodehouse’s oeuvre including his novels and stories, his work as a lyricist, and international appreciation of his work. An introduction to the Wodehouse archive, which is held at the British Library, will be given by Paul Kent, and there will be an opportunity for attendees to look at a selection of items from the archive during the lunch break.

We will be joined by speakers, H.E. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the UK, Professor Sophie Ratcliffe and Nigel Rees and performers, Hal and Lara Cazalet. Broadcast journalist, James Naughtie, who will be the Chairman for the day.

This event is being organised by The P G Wodehouse Society (UK) and The British Library to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of P G Wodehouse.

Frequently asked questions

When does the event start?

The doors will open for the event at 9.30am. Registration will begin at 9.45 and the event itself will start at 10am.

Where will the event be held?

The event will be held in the Library's Knowledge Centre, which is on the right hand side of the Library piazza when you are facing the Library with the Euston road behind you.

Will refreshments be provided?

Tea and coffee will be provided at registration and during an afternoon break. There will be a long break to allow attendees time to go and get some lunch.

What I should I do if I have accessibility requirements?

If you have any accessibility requirements please contact Helen Melody (helen.melody@bl.uk) in advance of purchasing your ticket.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

If you have any questions about any aspect of the event, which are not covered here please contact Helen Melody (helen.melody@bl.uk).

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