Ben Okri Waking the Warriors | Hereford Military History Festival
- 26th September
About This Event
Booker Prize Winner Sir Ben Okri and Monocle Radio’s Georgina Godwin celebrate Ben’s New novel Waking the Warriors. This new novel is inspired by old legends and symbols from many cultures, forging a myth drawn from the marrow of our troubled times. The story is set in a dystopian world of invading armies, terrified refugees and powerful tyrants - uncomfortably familiar to our own. Ben Okri & Georgina Godwin will talk about how war has shaped or influenced literature, how literature has shaped our perception of war they will explore what it means for a writer to work in times of crisis. They will reflect on the place of mythology in war and the place of imagination in helping to bring about a lasting peace.
This event is part of the Hereford Military History Festival, 25-27 September 2026. Why not make a weekend of it? Read more here.
Event Details
Admission / Ticket Info:
Ticket price incl. booking fee £12.65
Disabled Access:
The church has a level, inviting entrance and open, step-free access throughout the main areas.
Disabled Facilities:
The building features modern, fully Accessible Toilets that are designed to accommodate wheelchair users
Assistance and guide dogs are warmly welcomed. An induction loop system is installed for those who use hearing aids.
