*School Offer* for Diane Abbott in Conversation: A Woman Like Me
Diane Abbott at Southbank Centre
Summary
The Southbank Centre, your local arts centre, is thrilled to offer schools discounted tickets to hear MP Diane Abbott in conversation with Afua Hirsh on Thursday 12th September.
Event Details
Address:Queen Elizabeth Hall
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
Post code:SE1 8XX
Website:www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/diane-abbott-a-woman-like-me
Tickets:100 tickets available at this exclusive price for schools.
School group tickets can be booked via the contact centre, either by emailing hello@southbankcentre.co.uk or by phoning 020 3879 9555
For more information and support, please email schools@southbankcentre.co.uk
Book tickets:www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/diane-abbott-a-woman-like-me
Telephone:020 3879 9555
Email: hello@southbankcentre.co.uk
Open hours:Event begins at 7.30pm and is due to finish at approximately 9pm
Description
Diane Abbott is the first Black female MP to be elected as a Member of Parliament, and is a fearless and vocal champion for others in the face of her own adversity and public scrutiny. A child of the Windrush Generation, Diane has served as MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington for over 35 years, and the founder of several initiatives including London Schools and the Black Child, and Black Women Mean Business.Her new book, A Woman Like Me, is a humorous and inspirational account that celebrates how one woman succeeded against massive odds and built an extraordinary legacy.
This event will support students' understanding of politics, equality and diversity, and raise their awareness of a well-known public figure who is a truly unique and inspirational female figure in the UK today.
Presented in association with the Black British Book Festival.
Event Details:
Thursday 12th September, 7.30pm
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
For students aged 14 years and over
How to book:
Schools can purchase tickets for this event at £5 per ticket in price band C (usually £15)
School group tickets can be booked via the contact centre, either by emailing hello@southbankcentre.co.uk or by phoning 020 3879 9555
For more information and support, please email schools@southbankcentre.co.uk
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Disability awareness training received
Level access toilet
Positive about disabled people
Seat available
This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).
