Crime writing legend Lynda La Plante has been confirmed as the latest interviewee in the hugely successful Liverpool In Conversation series from the city’s Little Atom Productions, adding to an already impressive list of guests including Paul McGann, David Morrissey and Stephen Graham.
The Liverpool-born creator of TV successes Trial & Retribution, Prime Suspect and Above Suspicion will take to the stage of St. George’s Hall Concert Room on Tuesday 10th September to share stories about her life and career as well as her favourite pieces of music which will be performed live by five separate music acts in this now extremely popular and well-loved format.
Gemma A Paul McGann, David Morrisseyldcroft of Little Atom said, “We’ve been in talks with Lynda’s publisher for some time now and we’re absolutely delighted that she’s agreed, not least because her latest novel will just have been released when she takes part in the series. We’re very lucky to have secured her at this time.”
La Plante, who left Liverpool to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began her career as an actress appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company as well as in popular T.V. series’ such as Z Cars and The Professionals. She then penned a breakthrough script in 1983 when she created and the six-part robbery series Widows for Thames Television. After this initial success Lynda became highly sought after as a crime writer and since signing her first book deal in 1987 has written a raft of hugely successful novels including the Cold and Anna Travis series. However it is probably the creation of DCI Jane Tennison and Prime Suspect for which she is best known. Her latest novel Wrongful Death is due for release in early September; as well as being able to ask questions during the Q&A fans will also be able to purchase a copy of the book after the event and have it signed by the author.
Little Atom’s Karen Podesta said, “Lynda has had such an impressive and inspirational career and we know our audience will be thrilled to hear her talking about her life and her relationship with the city. We’re so happy to have her as a guest and to be welcoming our first female ‘In Conversation’ guest since we interviewed Janice Long back in 2010!”
Lynda La Plante said, “I always enjoy returning to Liverpool, it is a city which holds so many fond memories for me and I am very much looking forward my ‘In Conversation’ evening at the magnificent St George’s Hall.”
In Conversation With Lynda La Plante will take place on Tuesday 10th September in the Concert Room of St George’s Hall from 7.30pm (7pm doors).
Tickets for this event are priced at £25 and are on sale from 10am on Thursday 9th May from www.littleatomproductions.com