Return of deep thinking

This year, the borough’s Arts Office has teamed up with the Institute of Ideas for what promises to be a feisty discussion on free speech, chaired by the IoI’s director Claire Fox (Radio 4, Moral Maze contributor), alongside an interesting panel of guests including gay rights activist Peter Tatchell and Jonathan Heawood, Director of English PEN.In another event, to coincide with Tara Arts’ production of The Tempest at the Rose, director Jatinder Verma will be giving a special post-matinee talk at 4.30pm on 28 February (free to anyone who has bought a ticket for The Tempest).

Tara Arts have been at the forefront of British-Asian theatre for the past 30 years.Other Think in Kingston highlights include a trio of distinguished philosophers – A C Grayling, Peter Dews and Julian Baggini.Most events are free, so do go along, put forward your points of view and meet the speakers. Full details on website.www.kingston.gov.uk/think-in-kingston To receive a copy of the printed programme, please phone 020 8547 5205 and leave your name, address and phone number.

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