Professor David Peimer
The Beatles: Did Indian Thought Influence Them?
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Summary
How did this remarkable group of Liverpool lads conquer the world through their music? Join us for a fascinating look at how Indian thought, beyond the cliches and stereotypes, influenced the greatest band ever—their music, lyrics—a band of young men giving joy and inspiration to so many for so many years.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.