5x15 Bristol - 5 speakers, 15 minutes each.

5x15 Bristol is the hit talks event producing sell out events in Bristol since 2015. Each line up features an eclectic selection of brilliant speakers talking about their passions and sharing their knowledge or personal experiences.

Speakers for Thursday 20th June are;

Anders Lustgarten: “Art in the Era of Culture Wars”.

Award-winning playwright and activist, Anders Lustgarten, on art, politics and power.

Polly Barton: My Year of Talking About Porn

Writer, Polly Barton, on the story behind her critically-acclaimed book, Porn: An Oral History.

Nancy Medina: Brave Space vs Safe Space

Artistic Director of the Bristol Old Vic, Nancy Medina, on drama therapy and holding space for tough topics.

Viv Groskop: One Ukrainian Summer

Award-winning author and comedian, Viv Groskop, on falling in love and coming of age in the USSR.

Lawrence Hoo: No Permission Required

Bristol based poet and co-founder of CARGO, Lawrence Hoo, on self-sufficiency, inspiration and story.

What’s Included?

• A night of speakers talking about their passions
• A chance to hear from some of Bristol's most diverse voices
• 15 minutes from each speaker