Come early spring of 2020, I was all set to head for a week or so to Warsaw. The flight was booked. I knew where I'd be staying. I was excited about a visit to Arcadia, a myth-rich 18th century landscape garden. I think I even had my meals all chosen. Then the world changed.
But... in a few days' time I'm finally returning - for a week of workshops and meetings and a conference where, among colleagues I have now been collaborating with for several years, I shall be discussing classics and youth culture, and where I shall be heading to Life is Cool, a cafe staffed by autistic people, for the launch of my book of lessons for autistic children based on Hercules's choice.
There will informal formalities and there will activities. I'll keep these a surprise for now, but let me say that the session will involve exploring Hercules between the competing demands of 'hard work' and 'pleasure' via a mechanical device for children on a classical theme that I bought at an exhibition in London last week.
Here is the flyer!
