Animals & Us: An Evening of Shared Readings

Thursday April 2nd
Doors & drinks 6.30pm; Readings start 7pm

For the latest in our series of reading evenings, we'll be sharing excerpts from books, essays, poems and other texts that explore new ways of understanding and relating to our animal kin. How can we humans restore our relationship with the rest of the natural world?

All are invited to bring a short passage. We'll discuss the ideas raised after each reading. Texts could include  "The Spell of the Sensuous" by David Abram, "Why Look at Animals?" by John Berger, "Between Light and Storm" by Esther Woolfson,"Ways of Being" by James Bridle, "Leviathion" by Philip Hoare, "Animal Dignity" by Melanie Challenger or whatever you'd like to bring. For more inspiration, you can browse our library catalogue.

Let us know what you plan to read by emailing events@kairos.london, and please come prepared to read from a written text, not from a phone, kindle or other device. The readings will be followed by a one-pot vegan supper and informal discussion.

If you're unable to attend but have suggestions for texts to include we'd love to hear from you. And do let us know if there are any written works you think we should add to our library collection.

Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TG

Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Event starts at 7pm.

£15 Standard; £5 Community Members (use the coupon code sent via email); £8 Struggling Financially; £8 Under 30s; £20 with Donation. Free for Frequent Visitor and Supporter Members (log into your account). Food complimentary.

Before requesting a discounted ticket, please consider sincerely: Are you struggling to meet your basic needs? Would you have to make a genuine sacrifice to buy a full priced ticket? Do you have reduced earnings through a lifestyle choice or is it because you're dedicating your time to unpaid work relating to the climate and nature crises or as a result of structural inequality? If you're struggling to afford even the reduced price please contact us via events@kairos.london.

Please note that this events will largely take place in our basement space and we do not have a lift so our venue is not fully accessible. Please get in touch if you have accessibility issues via events@kairos.london.

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