The St Peter's School Public Lecture programme is a series of lectures, talks, and presentations by a range of expert speakers from many disciplines.
We are proud to announce the upcoming events and links to tickets below.
Easter Term 2025
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Thursday 13 March 2025 7:00pm
Agatha Christie, Poirot and Me
Bestselling writer Sophie Hannah speak about her previous work as well as introducing her new novel, "No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done", and giving away very early bound proof copies as prizes in an exclusive competition.
Saturday 15 March 2025 7:00pm
Fantasy Fiction: Susanna Clarke in Conversation
Acclaimed author Susanna Clarke will be in conversation with Rob O’Connor, Chair of York Literature Festival, at this very special event. Not only will Susanna be discussing her work but also literature and fantasy fiction more widely, especially the genre’s enduring popularity and roots in folklore and mythology.
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Friday 21 March 2025 7:00pm
Abdulrazak Gurnah in Conversation: Theft
Abdulrazak Gurnah, the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature, will be in conversation with Professor Sarah Lawson Welsh from York St John University at this very special event. They will be talking about Gurnah’s latest novel Theft, in which he explores the intertwined lives of three young people – Karim, Gauzia and Badar – as they come of age in postcolonial East Africa. Theft has been selected as a book to look out for in 2025 by the Guardian, Observer, Irish Times and BBC.
Saturday 22 March 2025 7:00pm
Reasons to Stay Alive and The Life Impossible. Matt Haig In Conversation
Celebrated author Matt Haig will be in conversation with Rob O'Connor, Chair of the York Literature Festival, at this very special event celebrating the 10th anniversary revised edition of Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt will also be discussing the connections between Reasons to Stay Alive and his latest novel, The Life Impossible. Join us for what will be an insightful event.
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Getting to St Peter's School
Where possible we encourage travel via public transport, as there is limited parking on site. To help you plan your journey, please see our dedicated site here.