Join us for a rare and intimate evening with Margaret Atwood, as she shares insights from her long-awaited memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.
With her signature wit, wisdom, and unflinching eye, Atwood will take us through the defining moments of her extraordinary life, from her unconventional childhood in the wilds of Quebec to the seismic cultural shifts that have shaped her work.
Expect fascinating tales of the figures who’ve crossed her path, from fellow writers to Hollywood icons, all woven into the rich tapestry of a life dedicated to storytelling, activism, and truth seeking.
Presented by Fane Productions
Format: Reserved seating
Age: 14+
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Add Margaret Atwood’s memoir to your order
Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts – Hardback Edition
RRP £30
In this much-anticipated memoir, Atwood unfolds the story of her life, linking seminal moments to the books that have shaped our literary landscape, from the cruel year that spawned Cat’s Eye to divided 1980s Berlin where she began The Handmaid’s Tale.
Book included with top ticket prices
Tickets in price bands A and B (£52.64 and £67.20) at the front of the Stalls and in Lower Tier include a hard copy of Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sort.
Engaging, witty and humorous”
Booker Worm
About Beacon Hall
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
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The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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