Liverpool Literary Festival presents: Colm Tóibín
5:30pm - 6:30pm /
Thursday 21st September 2017
/ Venue: The Leggate Lecture Theatre Victoria Gallery & Museum
- Amelia Dessington
- Admission: General admission £10 Concessions £8
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University of Liverpool Chancellor Colm Tóibín is an Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, journalist, critic and poet. He is the author of nine novels, including The Master and, most recently, House of Names, and two collections of stories. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages. Three of his novels were shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and Brooklyn won the Costa Novel of the Year in 2009. His play The Testament of Mary was nominated for a Tony Award for the Best Play in 2013 and he is a contributing editor at the London Review of Books. His championing of LGBT rights earned him the Irish PEN award in 2011. Colm is a visiting professor at several US colleges, including Princeton and Stanford and is currently Professor of Humanities at Columbia University in New York.
Colm will be reading from and talking about his new novel, House of Names.
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Will there be the opportunity to buy authors' books at the festival?
Yes, there will be a stand at each event with both signed and unsigned copies of authors' books available for sale.
Please note: changes to event content
Event speakers or content may be subject to change. We cannot refund these tickets if the event is still taking place.
Contact the organisers
Any queries, please call 0151 794 2650
Colm will be reading from and talking about his new novel, House of Names.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to questions you may have about ticketing and venue information.
Do I need to bring my ticket with me on the day?
Yes - please bring the ticket provided to you by Eventbrite when you made your booking.
Can I buy more tickets on the day?
Yes - you'll be able to purchase additional tickets if they're available.
Do I need individual tickets for children?
Yes - please ensure every member of your party has a ticket.
I can no longer go to the event. Can I be refunded for my ticket?
Unfortunately we're unable to offer refunds.
Who classifies for a concessionary ticket?
Students and people who are unwaged are able to purchase concessionary tickets. Relevant ID must be presented on the day to validate the ticket.
Where can I find out access information for each venue?
Please see venue website for access information.
Are there discounts for group bookings?
Unfortunately, we're not able to offer a discount for group bookings.
Will there be the opportunity to buy authors' books at the festival?
Yes, there will be a stand at each event with both signed and unsigned copies of authors' books available for sale.
Please note: changes to event content
Event speakers or content may be subject to change. We cannot refund these tickets if the event is still taking place.
Contact the organisers
Any queries, please call 0151 794 2650