Event Type: Local / Community

Takes Place: 29th October 2025

Time: 18:00

Venue: The Inner Temple Lecture Theatre

Description: The Inner Temple’s intriguing purchase of an early (1688) edition of Paradise Lost formerly owned by the Royal Master of Revels, Charles Killigrew (1655 – 1725), and annotated with the names of numerous members of the Inn, including the names of four English Dukes with stage directions, indicates that John Milton’s great work was once performed at the Inn. On 29 October, the Inn will host a symposium with Professor Joe Moshenka and Dr William Poole of Oxford University in conversation with our current Master of Revels, Dr Tom Kinninmont. They will explore the life of John Milton and the significance of Paradise Lost throughout the ages, including the special importance of the 1688 fourth — and first illustrated — edition. In person and livestreamed from The Inner Temple, London Doors open: 5.30pm Lecture: 6pm - 7pm (GMT) Reception: 7pm - 8pm

How to book: www.innertemple.org.uk/paradiselost Not an Inner Temple Member? Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket.

Price: In person £13; online free

Tel: 020 7797 8264

Email: members@innertemple.org.uk

Website: www.innertemple.org.uk/paradiselost

Organiser: The Inner Temple

Lecturer: Professor Joe Moshenka, Dr William Poole and Dr Tom Kinninmont

Region: London