Celebrating Dickens's 200th Birthday at the State Library of Queensland

The State Library of Queensland is holding a special evening event to commemorate the 200th birthday and the works of Charles Dickens.

Quoting their website:
"2012 marks the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, whose iconic works are as resonant today as when first written. His books have never gone out of print and there are more than 180 film and television adaptations of his novels.

"What is the contemporary, worldwide appeal of an author whose stories were primarily concerned with the social injustices and disadvantages of Victorian life? Join our panel of experts as they explore the enduring legacy of this literary giant. Speakers include Professor Regenia Gagnier (University of Exeter, UK), Dr David Ellison (Griffith University), Professor Michael Hollington (author of Charles Dickens: Critical Perspectives), and Dr Cathy Waters (University of Kent)."

This event will be held at the library this coming Thursday, April 12, from 6-7:30pm. The event is free but you do need to register.

NT Live - Frankenstein Encore

Exciting news for us all - National Theatre Live is presenting encore screenings of last year's hit London production of Frankenstein in which Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch alternated the roles of the Creature and the Doctor on successive nights. Both versions were recorded and will be shown as part of the encore screenings.

Screenings will take place on the following dates at Dendy cinemas in Brisbane:

NT Live - Frankenstein Version 1 NT Live Performance  

Cumberbatch as the Creature, Miller as the Doctor
 120 mins

• Sat 9 Jun
  
  • 12:30pm  
• Sun 10 Jun
  
  • 12:30pm  

NT Live - Frankenstein Version 2 NT Live Performance  

Rated CTC (Suitable only for 15+), 120 mins
Miller as the Creature, Cumberbatch as the Doctor

• Sat 23 Jun
  
  • 12:30pm  
• Sun 24 Jun
  
  • 12:30pm 
  Check your usual NT Live local cinema for details.