ACTOR Patrick Stewart will be giving a lecture at St Catherine's College, in Manor Road, today.

It will be Mr Stewart's inaugural lecture as Oxford University's Cameron Mackintosh visiting professor of contemporary theatre.

The lecture will cover his 40-year association with the Royal Shakespeare Company and his wide-ranging roles in theatre, film and television, including his iconic role as Capt Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek sci-fi television series. The 5pm lecture is open to all.