Hosted by Bristol based historian David Olusoga, the evening will see Princeton historian Fara Dabhoiwala share insights from his new book What is Free Speech?
The History of a Dangerous Idea; poet and writer Vanessa Kisuule previews her study on musicians and the cost of fame, Neverland.
Unfortunately Will Storr has had to cancel because of illness, we wish him a speedy recovery.
Replacing Will tonight will be Catherine Loveday, Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Westminster and author of “The Secret World of the Brain”, a fascinating insight into how functions of human memory are formed, accessed and ultimately lost.
Presented by Hay Festival Foundation Limited
Please note: This event is supported by The Unwin Charitable Trust and run in partnership with Bristol Beacon.
Format: Reserved seating
Age: 14+
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
Interval: 20.30
Second half: 20.50
Finish: 22.10
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Concession tickets
£13.50 incl. booking fee
Concession tickets are available for:
- Under 18’s
- People who are unwaged
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern 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 available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor 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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