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David Olusoga appointed Festival Patron
David will provide intellectual support and ideas, and act as an ambassador and advocate.
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Furious, Wild and Young
A chance to view Henry Wallis' famous painting of Bristol-born Thomas Chatterton as part of the Poetic City programme
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The Human Cosmos: A Secret History of the Stars

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Wed 23 September 2020

14:00 - 15:00

Bristol Old Vic

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Bristol City Poet Handover

Vanessa Kisuule with Caleb Parkin and Marvin Rees

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David Olusoga appointed Festival Patron

Furious, Wild and Young

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