Talk

Wed 22 Apr 2026, 7pm. Mary Beard Talking Classics, The Shock of the Old. In Association with Rossiter Books. FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF EMPEROR OF ROME AND SPQR‘The rock star scholar of Ancient Rome’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘The reigning Queen of …

Thu 30 Apr, 2026, 7.30pm. SNG Live & Edge Street Live present Dr John Cooper Clarke with Special Guest, Mike Garry. POET; TV & RADIO PRESENTER; CULTURAL COMMENTATOR;Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the‘Godfather …

Thu 4 Jun 2026, 7pm. Bethany Handley. Monmouth-based award-winning writer, author, and disability activist Bethany Handley will talk about her life, work and new book, My Body is a Meadow. The event will also include a performance by The Kingfisher’s …

Sat 27 June 2026, 7pm. An Evening with Maggie Aderin. In Association with Rossiter Books. A very special opportunity to hear inspirational scientist and speaker Maggie Aderin talk about her life, work and passion for the night sky.Maggie’s latest book, …

Fri 18 Sept 2026, 7.30pm. David Olusoga – The Global History of the British Cup of Tea Includes Q&A + book signing. BAFTA award winning producer, author, historian and presenter, Professor David Olusoga will be coming to The Blake Theatre on Friday …

Sat 26 Sep 2026, 6pm. THE NIGHT SKY SHOW – VOLUME 2: A SKY FULL OF HOPE. Bringing the sequel to his sell-out and highly praised Night Sky Show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking …

Thu 1 Oct 2026, 7.30pm. Emma Kenny’s – Murderous Minds Are you ready to bring one of the UK’s leading crime presenters and bestselling authors to your stage? Emma Kenny, the nation’s trusted expert on criminal psychology, is embarking on …

Weds 25th November, 7.30pm: Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening with ‘The Voice’. Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers. Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar – exploded onto the music scene with …