Service95 and English PEN: Censorship Live!

Real-life stories from journalists, writers and activists, readings and discussion confronting rising threats to expression, hosted by author Oliver Bullough. Join Service95 and English PEN for an evening of readings and discussion hosted by award-winning journalist and author Oliver Bullough, exploring the rising threats to free expression faced by writers, journalists and the UK public – and how we can respond. Bullough is joined by a line-up of performers who read from work that has been targeted, and from messages that writers, journalists and members of the public have received. These range from the absurd to the sinister, as our guests explore the form these threats take, their proximity to our everyday lives, and what they mean for the future of art and culture. Featuring real-life stories from novelists, journalists, musicians and activists on the receiving end of legal threats, pressure from lobby groups and state overreach, alongside expert discussion on what can be done, join us to consider how we protect the freedoms to write, speak, read and listen. Founded by Dua Lipa, the Service95 Book Club is a space to enjoy all things literary, including Dua’s hand-picked Monthly Reads and her exclusive author interviews, plus new book trends, recommendations from the Service95 team and more ways for you to read the world differently.