READER OFFER

The IoS and the Almeida Theatre present

StageLit.

A series of literary events for the autumn

Thursday 14 November

`Evermore'

Julian Barnes reads his new work

Friday 15 November

Picasso Uncovered: John Richardson in conversation with Marilyn McCully

Monday 18 November

Congo Journey: Explorer and naturalist Redmond O'Hanlon talks to Jan Dalley about his latest exploits

Wednesday 20 November

Michael Holroyd on Augustus John and other subjects

Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, London N1 at 6pm

Tickets pounds 5 (pounds 3 concessions)

Ten pairs of free tickets to each event are available for readers. Send an sae to StageLit Offer, Books Desk, Independent on Sunday, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5DL

For further details, watch these pages, or ring 0171 359 4404 for full programme and bookings