Germaine Greer coming to Corn Hall (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

Germaine Greer coming to Corn Hall

WRITER, broadcaster and academic Germaine Greer takes to the stage at the Corn Hall, Cirencester on Sunday, September 18.

The famous feminist will give audiences a chance to ask all those burning questions - serious or lighthearted - from politics and poetry to sex and the over 60s.

Germaine is one of the most significant feminist voices of today. Born in Melbourne, Australia, she graduated with a BA (Hons) from Sydney, took a PhD at Cambridge and is currently a lecturer at the University of Warwick.

Her first book, The Female Eunuch, detailed what Germaine characterised as the cultural, social and psychological deprivation inflicted on women - although these days she admits her views have softened slightly.

For years she has identified herself with the philosophy of anarchism and continues to do so. Her regular public comments on social issues generate controversy and publicity, successfully highlighting for discussion topics previously given little public commentary or debate.

An entertaining evening is definitely in store!

Germaine's other books include The Madwoman's Underclothes (1986), Slip-shod Sibyls (1995), The Whole Woman (1999) and The Boy (2003). Tickets from Cirencester TIC on 01285 654180. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.