Classics Festival of Ancient Tales, 3rd October, 3.30-7pm at the East Oxford Community Classics Centre

We are delighted to announce that this autumn we will be holding our “Festival of Ancient Tales”. The event is a celebration of classical myths and stories in literature, and it will also mark our first full year since the East Oxford Community Classics Centre was opened to the public!

All aspects of the festival are free, and all ages are most welcome to attend – there will be activities and events suitable for every age range.From 3.30 – 5.30pm there will be activities, stalls, drama and exhibitions, including a large multi-sensory Story Museum exhibition! There will also be live music performances by musician Anna Neale from her album “River Man”, inspired by Pompeii.

We are also hosting the following author talks:

3.45 – 4.10 – Caroline Lawrence, author of the Roman Mysteries series
4.20 – 4.45 – Adele Geras, author of “Troy”, Ithaka”, “Dido” and many other novels
4.55 – 5.20 – Lindsey Davis, author of the “Falco” detective series
5.30-5.55 – Tom Holland, author of “Rubicon”, “Persian Fire”, Millenium” and many other novels

6-7pm – performance by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, with music by John Sampson

Followed by drinks and book signing in the Library.

No booking is required for attending the festival itself but author talks do require booking, so if you would like attend any of the author talks and/or performance by Carol Ann Duffy, please book by emailing

Drinks in the library also require booking.

We look forward to seeing you there! More details at http://www.irisproject.org.uk/index.php/east-oxford-community-classics-centre/programme-of-events/43-special-events/179-festival-of-ancient-tales-celebrating-our-first-year