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The “Murphy” Manuscript

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21st July 201921st May 2020

In 2013 the University of Reading acquired the hand-written manuscript for Murphy, Samuel Beckett’s first published novel and the first major expression of the central themes that would occupy much of…Read More >

The “Murphy” Manuscript

Where am I in all of this? — Musician and composer Tim Parkinson reflects on Beckett’s work and archive

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12th April 201921st May 2020

In May 2018, the musician and composer Tim Parkinson began work as the Beckett Centre’s second Creative Fellow. As an experimental composer Tim is very much aware of the tradition…Read More >

Where am I in all of this? — Musician and composer Tim Parkinson reflects on Beckett’s work and archive

Beckett Week 2018 (22-24 November)

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9th November 201814th May 2020

Modernist Archives in Context: Periodicals and Performance Q&A with award-winning novelist, Eimear McBride Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Beckett International Foundation Registration is now open for our annual Beckett…Read More >

Beckett Week 2018 (22-24 November)

University of Reading acquires the original manuscript for “Murphy”

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10th July 201314th May 2020

The University of Reading is delighted to announce that it has acquired the working manuscript of Samuel Beckett’s first major work, Murphy, at the cost of £962,500, at an auction…Read More >

Lisa Dwan in a mesmerising performance of “Not I” – 26th & 27th April 2013

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13th May 201314th May 2020

Celebrated Irish actor, Lisa Dwan, mesmerised audiences during two rare and exclusive performances of Not I at the University of Reading as part of its Beckett International Foundation anniversary celebrations,…Read More >

Online catalogue of the James and Elizabeth Knowlson Collection

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14th March 201130th April 2021

The catalogue of the James and Elizabeth Knowlson Collection is now accessible online. To view the catalogue: 1. Go to https://rdg.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/special/ 2. Click on the ‘Advanced search’ option in the…Read More >

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