Supporting Act
Join Swedish author Agnes Lidbeck and translator Nichola Smalley in conversation with Helen Charman about Lidbeck's new novel Supporting Act, a compelling exploration of the complexities of motherhood, identity, and patriarchal expectations.
About This Event
The social contract is non-negotiable. The woman must be a mother. The woman must be desirable. The woman must be a caregiver. When Anna gives birth, she surrenders completely to motherhood, reshaping her body, identity and purpose, shielding herself from the burden of her own desires. But as her marriage crumbles and her children grow independent, she needs a new role. An affair with an ageing writer, Ivan, offers her a new narrative, a way to rewrite herself. But no role lasts forever, and sooner or later Anna must confront the woman beneath the performance. After the conversation there will be an opportunity to ask questions, buy books and have them signed. To book your place, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-act-tickets-1342312014369?aff=oddtdtcreator
Part of Stories From Sweden, supported by the Swedish Arts Council in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy, UK.
Accessibility Information
Hackney Central Library is fully accessible.
