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Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits(1998)

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Last Laugh '04(2004)

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Paul Robeson: Here I Stand(1999)

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Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall(2021)

Inspired by "Letters of Note", the bestselling anthology compiled by Shaun Usher, and "To the Letter" by Simon Garfield, Letters Live is a series of curated, live events that celebrate the enduring power of literary correspondence. Performed by a remarkable and surprise cast each night, Letters Live is a unique event that is heartbreaking, euphoric, hilarious and inspiring in equal measure. Those who have previously attended Letters Live will know how memorable these evenings are. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from each show are channeled towards a number of carefully selected literacy charities to support the important work they do.