Welcome to the Living Literature clubA NOVEL APPROACH TO DISCOVERING ENGLISH LITERATURE, HISTORY AND ART THROUGH OUR UNIQUE 'LIVING LITERATURE' EVENTSLiving Literature invites you to rediscover these great men and women in their original homes where their spirit lives on. 
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
Charles Darwin
Rudyard Kipling
Samuel Johnson
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Forthcoming EventsSunday September 7th An evening with Daphne du Maurier Justine Picardie talks talks of her fascinating novel Daphne and the troubled life of the author.Read More Saturday September 27th Meet Charles Dickens at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Join us for a memorable evening of drinking and dining at this Dickensian eatery where actor John Tallents treats us to an animated performance of Dickens in his prime. Read More Saturday October 11th A True Dickensian Detective Story. Kate Summerscale, winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction tells us how she came to write her gruesome country house murder mystery, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. Dickens House, Doughty St. Supper follows. Read More |
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Professional character actor John Tallents brings Charles Dickens to life in Dickens's library in London's Doughty Street.
Rebecca Smart (right) as Jane Austen and Barbie Davies as her sister Cassandra in
their play ‘Pictures of Perfection' in the Austen's family dining room in Chawton Hants Bringing Literature to LifeOne of the pleasures derived from reading great novels can be delving into the history and lives of those who wrote them. The Living Literature Club has been formed to offer its members, unique informative and entertaining monthly events, many in the original homes of some of our greatest authors: exclusive live theatrical performances or musical recitals in period costume will bring your favourite authors to life. The club is run in conjunction with Storyline Journeys, which offers top flight ‘living literature’ events for discerning overseas visitors. Our monthly diary will be interspersed with a variety of quality, yet informal literary events ranging from talks by well known authors and biographers to walks and visits to the favourite haunts of the great writers and many of the characters that crop up in their novels. Our team of dedicated professional actors will also offer a variety of performances in less formal surroundings from specially written monologues and plays to readings in character. Every event is catered to the highest standard, from an extensive buffet supper with wine (not forgetting coffee and pudding) to a champagne reception with canapés or traditional afternoon tea. The added bonus is that you will be mixing with others who share your love of literature, history and the arts. 
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