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Join Rory Stewart and @carolinelucas.bsky.social on October 27 at The Light, Friends House – London for a discussion on the state of Britain and the world today. He will draw from his new book Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders.
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September 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join Rory Stewart and @carolinelucas.bsky.social on October 27 at The Light, Friends House – London for a discussion on the state of Britain and the world today. He will draw from his new book Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders.
Tickets Here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Tickets Here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Deborah Frances-White joins David Tennant for a powerful night on free speech, critical thinking & tough conversations. Join us on Wednesday April 30 at the Shaw Theatre.
Tickets below:
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Tickets below:
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April 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Deborah Frances-White joins David Tennant for a powerful night on free speech, critical thinking & tough conversations. Join us on Wednesday April 30 at the Shaw Theatre.
Tickets below:
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Tickets below:
bit.ly/3RGmPZJ
Dr Shini Somara joins Marcus du Sautoy on Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall for How Mathematics Shapes Creativity. An engineer, author & science communicator, she brings a unique perspective on how math fuels innovation and creativity.
Tickets below:
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Tickets below:
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April 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Dr Shini Somara joins Marcus du Sautoy on Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall for How Mathematics Shapes Creativity. An engineer, author & science communicator, she brings a unique perspective on how math fuels innovation and creativity.
Tickets below:
bit.ly/42kL5pr
Tickets below:
bit.ly/42kL5pr
How has protest shaped Britain - and how has photography shaped protest? 🎞️
Join Steve McQueen and Gary Younge at Union Chapel on Fri 25 Apr as they explore these questions through McQueen’s new book Resistance.
Tickets via the link below:
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Join Steve McQueen and Gary Younge at Union Chapel on Fri 25 Apr as they explore these questions through McQueen’s new book Resistance.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/3Yf1o5N
April 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
How has protest shaped Britain - and how has photography shaped protest? 🎞️
Join Steve McQueen and Gary Younge at Union Chapel on Fri 25 Apr as they explore these questions through McQueen’s new book Resistance.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/3Yf1o5N
Join Steve McQueen and Gary Younge at Union Chapel on Fri 25 Apr as they explore these questions through McQueen’s new book Resistance.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/3Yf1o5N
How does maths shape creativity? 🔢
From Mozart’s music to Zaha Hadid’s designs, mathematical patterns underpin great art.
On Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall, award-winning mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores this deep connection in Blueprints.
Get your tickets now:
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From Mozart’s music to Zaha Hadid’s designs, mathematical patterns underpin great art.
On Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall, award-winning mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores this deep connection in Blueprints.
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/3FQpn56
April 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
How does maths shape creativity? 🔢
From Mozart’s music to Zaha Hadid’s designs, mathematical patterns underpin great art.
On Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall, award-winning mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores this deep connection in Blueprints.
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/3FQpn56
From Mozart’s music to Zaha Hadid’s designs, mathematical patterns underpin great art.
On Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall, award-winning mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores this deep connection in Blueprints.
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/3FQpn56
We’re thrilled to have journalist & author Bryony Gordon host our event with Matt Haig on June 5 at Union Chapel! They’ll discuss The Life Impossible & how storytelling helps us navigate life’s complexities.
Don’t miss this inspiring evening - get your tickets now:
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Don’t miss this inspiring evening - get your tickets now:
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April 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We’re thrilled to have journalist & author Bryony Gordon host our event with Matt Haig on June 5 at Union Chapel! They’ll discuss The Life Impossible & how storytelling helps us navigate life’s complexities.
Don’t miss this inspiring evening - get your tickets now:
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Don’t miss this inspiring evening - get your tickets now:
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How can history help us navigate an uncertain future? 🔎
This Wednesday, April 2, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan speaks at Conway Hall, London, on the forces shaping our world - great power conflicts, climate change, and tech shifts.
Final tickets below:
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This Wednesday, April 2, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan speaks at Conway Hall, London, on the forces shaping our world - great power conflicts, climate change, and tech shifts.
Final tickets below:
bit.ly/3FPAvPw
March 31, 2025 at 10:11 AM
How can history help us navigate an uncertain future? 🔎
This Wednesday, April 2, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan speaks at Conway Hall, London, on the forces shaping our world - great power conflicts, climate change, and tech shifts.
Final tickets below:
bit.ly/3FPAvPw
This Wednesday, April 2, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan speaks at Conway Hall, London, on the forces shaping our world - great power conflicts, climate change, and tech shifts.
Final tickets below:
bit.ly/3FPAvPw
Give the gift of insight this Mother’s Day! 💐 Get 40% off an annual Intelligence Squared+ membership with code MOTHERSDAY40. For just £71.99, enjoy:
✔ Unlimited online event access
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✔ Talks from world-leading thinkers
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✔ Unlimited online event access
✔ Exclusive, ad-free past debates
✔ Talks from world-leading thinkers
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March 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Give the gift of insight this Mother’s Day! 💐 Get 40% off an annual Intelligence Squared+ membership with code MOTHERSDAY40. For just £71.99, enjoy:
✔ Unlimited online event access
✔ Exclusive, ad-free past debates
✔ Talks from world-leading thinkers
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✔ Unlimited online event access
✔ Exclusive, ad-free past debates
✔ Talks from world-leading thinkers
bit.ly/4j7Wv6H
Rutger Bregman is touring the UK with his new book Moral Ambition, challenging us to rethink success and create real change. 🌍
📍 London – April 23, Emmanuel Centre
📍 Edinburgh – April 24, Assembly Rooms
Get your tickets now:
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📍 London – April 23, Emmanuel Centre
📍 Edinburgh – April 24, Assembly Rooms
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/4jODFm9
March 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Rutger Bregman is touring the UK with his new book Moral Ambition, challenging us to rethink success and create real change. 🌍
📍 London – April 23, Emmanuel Centre
📍 Edinburgh – April 24, Assembly Rooms
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/4jODFm9
📍 London – April 23, Emmanuel Centre
📍 Edinburgh – April 24, Assembly Rooms
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/4jODFm9
We’ve entered the Age of the Strongman.
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This political style isn’t fading.
Next, we examine Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump. Don’t miss out - book now:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This political style isn’t fading.
Next, we examine Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump. Don’t miss out - book now:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
March 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We’ve entered the Age of the Strongman.
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This political style isn’t fading.
Next, we examine Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump. Don’t miss out - book now:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This political style isn’t fading.
Next, we examine Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump. Don’t miss out - book now:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
How can we make peace with time? ✨
Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) returns with Meditation for Mortals. Join him at Union Chapel, London, on Tue, Apr 29, as he and Tim Harford explore how embracing limits leads to a richer life.
Get your tickets now 🎟️
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Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) returns with Meditation for Mortals. Join him at Union Chapel, London, on Tue, Apr 29, as he and Tim Harford explore how embracing limits leads to a richer life.
Get your tickets now 🎟️
bit.ly/4leBPvI
March 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
How can we make peace with time? ✨
Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) returns with Meditation for Mortals. Join him at Union Chapel, London, on Tue, Apr 29, as he and Tim Harford explore how embracing limits leads to a richer life.
Get your tickets now 🎟️
bit.ly/4leBPvI
Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) returns with Meditation for Mortals. Join him at Union Chapel, London, on Tue, Apr 29, as he and Tim Harford explore how embracing limits leads to a richer life.
Get your tickets now 🎟️
bit.ly/4leBPvI
The Age of the Strongman.
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This style isn’t fading - understanding it is crucial.
Next: Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump.
Book now via the link below:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This style isn’t fading - understanding it is crucial.
Next: Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump.
Book now via the link below:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
March 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Age of the Strongman.
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This style isn’t fading - understanding it is crucial.
Next: Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump.
Book now via the link below:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This style isn’t fading - understanding it is crucial.
Next: Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump.
Book now via the link below:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
Next Monday, March 24, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman takes the stage in London to explore how AI can empower people, transform industries & shape a better future. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear from a tech pioneer!
Final tickets via the link below:
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Final tickets via the link below:
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March 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Next Monday, March 24, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman takes the stage in London to explore how AI can empower people, transform industries & shape a better future. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear from a tech pioneer!
Final tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4hF64sN
Final tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4hF64sN
An Evening with Adam Buxton – live at Union Chapel! 🎤
Join comedian, writer & podcaster Adam Buxton on May 19 for a night of laughter & nostalgia. Celebrating his memoir I Love You, Byeee, he’ll share stories of DIY TV, rockstars & more.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/41AU9WL
Join comedian, writer & podcaster Adam Buxton on May 19 for a night of laughter & nostalgia. Celebrating his memoir I Love You, Byeee, he’ll share stories of DIY TV, rockstars & more.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/41AU9WL
March 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
An Evening with Adam Buxton – live at Union Chapel! 🎤
Join comedian, writer & podcaster Adam Buxton on May 19 for a night of laughter & nostalgia. Celebrating his memoir I Love You, Byeee, he’ll share stories of DIY TV, rockstars & more.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/41AU9WL
Join comedian, writer & podcaster Adam Buxton on May 19 for a night of laughter & nostalgia. Celebrating his memoir I Love You, Byeee, he’ll share stories of DIY TV, rockstars & more.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/41AU9WL
Is Gen Z ready to take back control? 📢
Join top social psychologist Jonathan Haidt & journalist Anne McElvoy as they explore the impact of smartphones & lost free play on mental health.
Live in London on April 24 - get your tickets now! 🎟️
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Join top social psychologist Jonathan Haidt & journalist Anne McElvoy as they explore the impact of smartphones & lost free play on mental health.
Live in London on April 24 - get your tickets now! 🎟️
bit.ly/4b4stOc
March 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Is Gen Z ready to take back control? 📢
Join top social psychologist Jonathan Haidt & journalist Anne McElvoy as they explore the impact of smartphones & lost free play on mental health.
Live in London on April 24 - get your tickets now! 🎟️
bit.ly/4b4stOc
Join top social psychologist Jonathan Haidt & journalist Anne McElvoy as they explore the impact of smartphones & lost free play on mental health.
Live in London on April 24 - get your tickets now! 🎟️
bit.ly/4b4stOc
We’re thrilled to welcome comedian & writer Ivo Graham to Intelligence Squared on Thurs May 22 at Kiln Theatre. He’ll bring Yardsticks for Failure to life on stage - sharing stories of Taskmaster meltdowns, marathon dreams & more.
Grab tickets via the link below 🎟️
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Grab tickets via the link below 🎟️
bit.ly/3FsBuox
March 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome comedian & writer Ivo Graham to Intelligence Squared on Thurs May 22 at Kiln Theatre. He’ll bring Yardsticks for Failure to life on stage - sharing stories of Taskmaster meltdowns, marathon dreams & more.
Grab tickets via the link below 🎟️
bit.ly/3FsBuox
Grab tickets via the link below 🎟️
bit.ly/3FsBuox
War, climate change, power rivalries, and tech shifts - where is the world heading? 🌍
On April 2 at Conway Hall, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan joins us live to explore history’s lessons for today’s instability. Don’t miss it!
Get tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4iIIf40
On April 2 at Conway Hall, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan joins us live to explore history’s lessons for today’s instability. Don’t miss it!
Get tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4iIIf40
March 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
War, climate change, power rivalries, and tech shifts - where is the world heading? 🌍
On April 2 at Conway Hall, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan joins us live to explore history’s lessons for today’s instability. Don’t miss it!
Get tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4iIIf40
On April 2 at Conway Hall, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan joins us live to explore history’s lessons for today’s instability. Don’t miss it!
Get tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4iIIf40
Join us as filmmaker & artist Steve McQueen takes the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss Resistance - a powerful new book & exhibition on British activism. With Gary Younge, he’ll explore untold stories of resilience.
📅 Fri April 25, 7PM
📍 Union Chapel, Islington
Tickets below 🎟️
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📅 Fri April 25, 7PM
📍 Union Chapel, Islington
Tickets below 🎟️
bit.ly/3R4Skwi
March 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Join us as filmmaker & artist Steve McQueen takes the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss Resistance - a powerful new book & exhibition on British activism. With Gary Younge, he’ll explore untold stories of resilience.
📅 Fri April 25, 7PM
📍 Union Chapel, Islington
Tickets below 🎟️
bit.ly/3R4Skwi
📅 Fri April 25, 7PM
📍 Union Chapel, Islington
Tickets below 🎟️
bit.ly/3R4Skwi
Elif Shafak returns to the Intelligence Squared stage on April 7 at Smith Square Hall!
Joined by historian Peter Frankopan, she’ll explore storytelling across time and space, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern London, inspired by There Are Rivers in the Sky.
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf
Joined by historian Peter Frankopan, she’ll explore storytelling across time and space, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern London, inspired by There Are Rivers in the Sky.
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf
March 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Elif Shafak returns to the Intelligence Squared stage on April 7 at Smith Square Hall!
Joined by historian Peter Frankopan, she’ll explore storytelling across time and space, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern London, inspired by There Are Rivers in the Sky.
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf
Joined by historian Peter Frankopan, she’ll explore storytelling across time and space, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern London, inspired by There Are Rivers in the Sky.
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf
Reid Hoffman Live in London! 🚀
How can we harness AI for good? Join LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman as he shares insights from Superagency on AI’s impact on society.
📅 24th March | 📍 St Martin-in-the-Fields
Get your tickets below:
bit.ly/4iGpCxw
How can we harness AI for good? Join LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman as he shares insights from Superagency on AI’s impact on society.
📅 24th March | 📍 St Martin-in-the-Fields
Get your tickets below:
bit.ly/4iGpCxw
March 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Reid Hoffman Live in London! 🚀
How can we harness AI for good? Join LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman as he shares insights from Superagency on AI’s impact on society.
📅 24th March | 📍 St Martin-in-the-Fields
Get your tickets below:
bit.ly/4iGpCxw
How can we harness AI for good? Join LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman as he shares insights from Superagency on AI’s impact on society.
📅 24th March | 📍 St Martin-in-the-Fields
Get your tickets below:
bit.ly/4iGpCxw
The Power of Good Conversation with Jefferson Fisher 🎤
How can we communicate better in a divided world? Viral communication expert Jefferson Fisher joins Intelligence Squared to share insights from The Next Conversation.
📅 June 3 | 📍 Union Chapel, London
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4iCxcct
How can we communicate better in a divided world? Viral communication expert Jefferson Fisher joins Intelligence Squared to share insights from The Next Conversation.
📅 June 3 | 📍 Union Chapel, London
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4iCxcct
March 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The Power of Good Conversation with Jefferson Fisher 🎤
How can we communicate better in a divided world? Viral communication expert Jefferson Fisher joins Intelligence Squared to share insights from The Next Conversation.
📅 June 3 | 📍 Union Chapel, London
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4iCxcct
How can we communicate better in a divided world? Viral communication expert Jefferson Fisher joins Intelligence Squared to share insights from The Next Conversation.
📅 June 3 | 📍 Union Chapel, London
Tickets below:
bit.ly/4iCxcct
Former Trump insider turned critic, Anthony Scaramucci, joins Intelligence Squared for a no holds barred talk with Emily Maitlis on Trump’s second presidency and the future of democracy.
Mon 29 Sept at Union Chapel.
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Mon 29 Sept at Union Chapel.
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#scaramucci #intelligencesquared
March 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Former Trump insider turned critic, Anthony Scaramucci, joins Intelligence Squared for a no holds barred talk with Emily Maitlis on Trump’s second presidency and the future of democracy.
Mon 29 Sept at Union Chapel.
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#scaramucci #intelligencesquared
Mon 29 Sept at Union Chapel.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anthony-sc...
#scaramucci #intelligencesquared
On Monday, Justin Webb joined us on the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss The Trump World Order - how presidents navigate power and pressure.
Our new series, The Age of the Strongman, examines the political leaders defining our times.
Book now via below:
bit.ly/3F98p1c
Our new series, The Age of the Strongman, examines the political leaders defining our times.
Book now via below:
bit.ly/3F98p1c
February 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
On Monday, Justin Webb joined us on the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss The Trump World Order - how presidents navigate power and pressure.
Our new series, The Age of the Strongman, examines the political leaders defining our times.
Book now via below:
bit.ly/3F98p1c
Our new series, The Age of the Strongman, examines the political leaders defining our times.
Book now via below:
bit.ly/3F98p1c
Inside the interview that shook the Royal Family. 🎤
On Tuesday 25th February, join Sam McAlister at The Kiln Theatre for a deep dive into the drama behind Prince Andrew’s infamous interview. Hear how she secured the scoop that inspired Netflix’s Scoop.
Book now:
bit.ly/4346xRr
On Tuesday 25th February, join Sam McAlister at The Kiln Theatre for a deep dive into the drama behind Prince Andrew’s infamous interview. Hear how she secured the scoop that inspired Netflix’s Scoop.
Book now:
bit.ly/4346xRr
February 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Inside the interview that shook the Royal Family. 🎤
On Tuesday 25th February, join Sam McAlister at The Kiln Theatre for a deep dive into the drama behind Prince Andrew’s infamous interview. Hear how she secured the scoop that inspired Netflix’s Scoop.
Book now:
bit.ly/4346xRr
On Tuesday 25th February, join Sam McAlister at The Kiln Theatre for a deep dive into the drama behind Prince Andrew’s infamous interview. Hear how she secured the scoop that inspired Netflix’s Scoop.
Book now:
bit.ly/4346xRr
Elif Shafak’s storytelling transcends borders, blending past and present, myth and reality.
On Monday 7th April, she joins historian Peter Frankopan at Smith Square Hall for a conversation on storytelling’s power and lessons from history.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf
On Monday 7th April, she joins historian Peter Frankopan at Smith Square Hall for a conversation on storytelling’s power and lessons from history.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf
February 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Elif Shafak’s storytelling transcends borders, blending past and present, myth and reality.
On Monday 7th April, she joins historian Peter Frankopan at Smith Square Hall for a conversation on storytelling’s power and lessons from history.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf
On Monday 7th April, she joins historian Peter Frankopan at Smith Square Hall for a conversation on storytelling’s power and lessons from history.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4gEl8Gf