Nawal El Saadawi: walking through fire

2009-04-02

Nawal El Saadawi, Egypt's most famous feminist activist has written extensively on women and Islam. One of the first female Muslim writers to discuss sex, feminism and the veil, her powerful writing highlights social and religious injustice. Hear Nawal on this rare visit to the UK, coinciding with the re-release of some of her classic books: Searching, A daughter of Isis and the circling song. In collaboration with Zed Books. 7pm-8.30pm £6/4 concessions Advance booking essential