There is so much about our lives that we share and celebrate, so why are we reluctant to bring death to the party? Confront mortality head-on with music, dance, literature and debate.

Academics, artists, authors and professionals consider different approaches to death, and suggest that, by losing our fear of discussing it, we open the door to a rich and fascinating part of life.

Join the folk at the Southbank for a stimulating day of art, talks, debates, readings and workshops.

Highlights of the Sunday Day Pass include:
Of Mutability – Jo Shapcott reads from her Costa Prize winning book Design Your Own Dead Good Funeral, with John Fox and Sue Gill Grief and Bereavement: Silver Linings – Ian Clayton recounts his personal experience of loss
Baroness Neuberger DBE, Senior Rabbi at West London Synagogue, on why Jews are good at comforting the bereaved, but not so good at looking after the dying Plus memorial tattooing, celebrity death in the media and much more...

................................................................................................................... COMPETITION: Win 1x Pair of Sunday day passes to attend The festival of Death.To claim your tickets, send an email to Katie at katie@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: What happens to us after we die?

A: 1)We become wormfood 2) We go to heaven or hell 3)We get re-incarnated 4)No-one knows