There are many celebrations marking the centenary of the publication of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway (1925). Below are just a few.
Celebrating at Monk’s House in Lewes
Virginia Woolf’s writing lodge at Monk’s House
What: Mark the centenary of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway on the very day the novel unfolds, with an intimate event at Monk’s House – the Sussex home where Woolf lived and wrote for over twenty years.
When: June 18 at 7 p.m.
Where: On the lawns beside her writing room
Who: writers Holly Dawson and Charlie Porter will explore the novel’s enduring resonance and power. Olivier Award-winning and BAFTA-nominated actress Lindsay Duncan will perform readings from the novel, bringing Woolf’s voice to life.
Why: This special event, held in partnership with the National Trust, also launches Monk’s House campaign to raise £26,000 to conserve Virginia Woolf’s shawl. Incredibly fragile and believed to be the only surviving item of her clothing, the shawl offers a rare and tangible link to Woolf’s daily life. Specialist conservation work is urgently needed to stabilize and protect it for future display at Monk’s House. Charleston is proud to support this campaign, with all donations going directly to Monk’s House to fund the conservation work of this historic item.
How to attend: Book your £50 standard ticket. This ticket grants you access to attend the evening performance at Monk’s House at 7 p.m.
For There She Was: Centenary Exhibition of Virginia Woolf’s
What: For There She Was: Centenary Exhibition of Virginia Wool’s Mrs Dalloway Through the Eyes of Twelve Artists
When: June 14- July 12. Hours are Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: David Simon Contemporary, High Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7AW
Get more information: Visit the gallery’s website.
Dalloway Day in Boston
When: Saturday, June 21, 2-4 p.m.
What: An afternoon party that includes a gathering and series of short reading
Where: Victorian-style Eliot Hall in central Jamaica Plain. Participants can sign up to read a short passage, but reading aloud is not required. Afterward, there will be snacks and drinks at VeeVee’s garden terrace next door.
How to register for the event: On eventbrite
How to register to do a reading: On Google
A talk and exhibition in Ankara
What: “A Portrait of a Character: Mrs. Dalloway Turns 100,” a special event organized by the Woolf Arts Archive.
When: June 21 at 2 p.m. Turkey time
Where: Kült Kavaklıdere, Ankara
How: The event will feature a talk exploring the literary and artistic evolution of Clarissa Dalloway, along with “An Exhibition on Screen” curated by Woolf Arts Archive, showcasing a selection of artworks and books inspired by the novel. The program will open with a keynote by Prof. Dr. Mine Özyurt Kılıç, followed by presentations from Atahan Mahir Karabiber and Tuğba Çanakçı of the Woolf Arts Archive team. The event will conclude with a reading session, where participants will share selected passages that give voice to the novel’s various characters.
Event link: WAA – Instagram
