How did a globally-celebrated novel become a multi-award-winning film? An extraordinary opportunity to go behind the scenes of Hamnet with author/screenwriter Maggie O’Farrell and producer and founder of Hera Pictures Liza Marshall to hear the secrets of creating one of the most acclaimed literary adaptations of recent times. O’Farrell takes you inside the process of translating her story to the screen, sharing the choices, challenges and discoveries that shaped the film. Marshall uncovers the collaborative magic that turned vision into reality. They’ll also talk tantalisingly about their next project together – based on O’Farrell’s new novel Land.
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Booking for all other Members opens at 12pm on Wednesday 11 March.
General booking opens at 12pm on Saturday 14 March.