Evening Talk, with drinks available
Doors open – 6:30 pm
Talk begins – 7:00 pm
£35 General Admission | Complimentary for Patrons
Join us for a captivating evening as historian, author, and broadcaster Alice Loxton sits down with actress Genevieve Gaunt.
Known for her energetic storytelling and razor-sharp insights, Alice will delve into the themes of her latest book, Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives, a vivid exploration of the eighteenth year in the lives of famous young Britons—from Elizabeth Tudor’s dangerous court intrigues to Vita Sackville-West’s privileged teenagehood at Knole, to Richard Burton’s journey from a Welsh mining town to global fame, and Vivienne Westwood’s move to London – to name a few. This promises to be a fascinating conversation about history, creativity, and breaking boundaries.
Alice will also discuss her acclaimed debut, Uproar!, a rollicking chronicle of Georgian London’s satirical revolution. Centred on the ground-breaking artists who wielded their pens like weapons, Uproar! paints a vivid picture of royal madness, political intrigue, and the rise of modern celebrity—offering a bold reappraisal of a riotous era.
A historian for the digital age, Alice is breaking new ground and reaching a fresh audience of over 3 million social media followers with her vibrant and accessible approach to storytelling. Her insights promise to reshape your understanding of the past, revealing how history’s boldest characters continue to inspire and surprise us today.
This is history as you’ve never seen it before: sharp, irreverent, and alive.
Held in partnership with Geist, a cultural forum with a focus on staging live talks. Geist aims to champion a new generation of public intellectuals, alongside more established figures.
