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Join multi-award-winning poet, playwright and novelist Ben Okri's in discussion about his latest release. Part vision, part mystery 'Madame Sosostris' is a story of a midsummer night's madness.

Held at the iconic Electric Palace Cinema, this event will include an audience Q&A and after the event there will be an opportunity to get your book signed by the author.

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A short 5 walk from the Nearest train station is Harwich Town.

Essex Book Festival Launch Event, Author Ben Orki: Madame Sosostris & the Festival for the Broken Hearted

Type:Literary Event

Electric Palace Cinema, King's Quay Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ER

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Opening Times

Season (28 May 2025)
Day	Times
Wednesday	19:00	- 20:00

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