The first ever in-depth discussion between two quintessentially British pioneers of graphic novels: Raymond Briggs and Bryan Talbot. Tonight Briggs, whose work includes The Snowman, When The Wind Blows and Ethel & Ernest, and Talbot, author of Luther Arkwright and Alice in Sunderland, will discuss their work and mark new editions of Briggs’ Gentleman Jim and Talbot’s The Tale of One Bad Rat. Chaired by Rachel Cooke of The Observer.

£10 / £9 Concessions / £8 ICA Members.

An adaptation of the Theodore Dreiser novel. An American Tragedy whose anti-hero is the young up-and-comer George Eastman. While paying his dues at his uncle’s family business, Eastman becomes involved in a disastrous love triangle. George Stevens received numerous Academy Award nominations for both directing and producing A Place in the Sun. Accompanied by a series of short films.

£5/£4 Concessions. Tickets available from Ticket Web.

Prominent and controversial philosopher John Gray, author of such acclaimed polemical works as Straw Dogs: Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals, and prize-winning novelist Hari Kunzru (The Impressionist, My Revolutions) will participate in an evening of readings and discussions in the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion designed by Frank Gehry.

£5 / £4 Concessions.