083332/Z/07/Z: Medicine in Literature Programming Strand of The Time Cheltenham Literature Festival
- Date:
- 2007
- Reference:
- WT/C/6/1/108
- Part of:
- Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
- Archives and manuscripts
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Project description:Cheltenham Literature Festival created a bespoke series of six events introducing and exploring the realm of medicine in literature. The events united scientists and writers on stage to discuss their unique perspectives and the complexities of interaction between these two fields. The programme made use of a variety of formats, including chaired discussions, debates and performances and an education project was also created, enabling young people to engage with scientific topics and themes through creative storytelling. Building on established Literature Festival formats, events incorporated the opportunity for audience questions and discussion of the issues raised by participants. The strand included well-known contemporary figures like Ian McEwan and Steven Pinker. The events were constructed to have broad appeal and inspire a wider constituency to think in new ways about literature and medicine.
Grant Holder:Ms Clair Greenaway
Organisation:Cheltenham Festivals
Grant type:People Awards
Financial year:2006/2007
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