June 14, 2012, 6:52 am -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- The Southbank Centre will host the sixth annual London Literature Festival this July, featuring notable writers such as John Pilger, Clive Stafford Smith and Will Self.
The London literati will be out in force to celebrate the written word, with readings, lectures and other events taking place between the 5 th and 13 th July. Amongst the highlights is the UK premier performance of ‘The Word For Snow', a rarely performed one act play by Don DeLillo, better known as the author of hugely revered novels such as Underworld and White Noise.
Other highlights include the country's largest poetry slam ‘Shake the Dust', and ‘Capital Stories', which takes a look at the city itself, as seen through short stories, poetry, folk tales and live debate.
To help those interested in visiting London for the festival find affordable accommodation, LondonTown.com has announced details of big discounts on London hotels close to the Southbank Centre.
Among the very best deals on offer, the Strand Palace Hotel London is offering a 77% reduction on deluxe double rooms, bringing the nightly rate down to just £95. The Strand brilliantly situated right next to Covent Garden, giving guests great access to Theatreland, it is also less than ten minutes walk across the river from the Southbank Centre.
For a little more luxury, The Savoy Hotel – also situated on the Strand – is offering double rooms at a 19% discount, or £595 per night. See LondonTown.com for more discounted London hotels, and for booking information on the London Literature Festival 2012.
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