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Fun Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, Olivia Laing, Oscar Wilde, The Deer Hunter

Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir 'Fun Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ' on stage, a novel inspired by Kathy Acker by Olivia Laing and a new book on Oscar Wilde's time in America. Matthew Sweet presents.

Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir 'Fun Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ' on stage at the Young Vic in London reviewed by Jen Harvie from Queens Mary University of London, a novel inspired by Kathy Acker from Olivia Laing, Film historian and broadcaster Ian Christie on the 40th anniversary of Michael Cimino's film, 'The Deerhunter' and a new biography by MichΓ¨le Mendelssohn on Oscar Wilde's time in America. Mathew Sweet presents.

Fun Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ - which explores family, memory and sexuality, runs at the Young Vic in London from June 18th to September 1st 2018.
Jen Harvie, Professor of Contemporary Theatre & Performance, at Queen Mary University of London
Olivia Laing is the author of 'The Lonely City' and her new novel is called 'Crudo'.
'Making Oscar Wilde' by Michèle Mendelssohn is out now.
'The Deer Hunter' is in cinemas from July 4th.

Producer: Fiona McLean

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