Anna Freud’s Birthday Celebration: Dear Papa – A Reading of Letters from Anna to Sigmund Freud by Ruth Rosen

To mark Anna Freud’s birthday, join us for Dear Papa, a special reading by Ruth Rosen, who will also share personal memories of knowing Anna Freud.

A celebrated performer of poetry and prose and a long-time Hampstead resident, Ruth will bring to life a selection of Anna Freud’s letters, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the relationship between father and daughter.

Through Anna’s own words and Ruth’s personal memories, this special event offers an intimate opportunity to reflect on Anna Freud, her relationship with her father and her remarkable life and legacy.

Ruth Rosen

Since leaving the Royal Shakespeare Company Ruth Rosen has established a unique international reputation for her highly individualised literary portraits and has appeared at many major national and international festivals and theatres. Her current solo shows include “Bright Star” based on the poems and letters of John Keats, and “Man Without a Mask”, the poetry, prose, letters and other writings of William Blake. “Daggers Drawn’”– from the Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci and Sonnets and Letters of Michelangelo – is in collaboration with Martin Kemp.

“One of England’s leading poetry and prose performers.” The British Council

“She has cornered the market in poetry reading.” The Sunday Times

“Oxford audiences responded to this event in such large numbers that as many as were admitted had to be turned away for lack of space. For us lucky ones this was a true celebration of a great artist.” Oxford Times

“This dedicated actress held the entire house enthralled. It was unforgettable.” Birmingham Post

“The audience was spellbound.”The Poetry Society

“Ruth Rosen’s performance brought shimmering critical notices.” Sunday Telegraph

“An inspired theatrical performance of great power and beauty.”Time Out London

“The compelling nature of the material made for a surprisingly enthralling hour in the theatre.”Times Literary Supplement

“Poetry has always been at the very centre of Ruth Rosen’s life and she is a first rate speaker of it.” Harold Pinter

“A splendid evening, a fascinating programme… she held the audience enthralled.” Evening Standard

Admission

This special event is included with your Museum admission ticket. Advance booking is highly recommended, as capacity is limited. Book your admission ticket now!

Free for Freud Museum Members and Patrons.

Accessibility

The event will take place on the first floor of the Museum during regular opening hours. Unfortunately, the Freud Museum is not currently able to offer step-free access.