Mary Beard
Fri 9 Oct · 15:30
The Times and Sunday Times Forum
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What's exciting about a 4,000-year-old piece of bread? Queen of classics Mary Beard explores the surprising connections between antiquity and the present. Look differently at our world through its past. It really does affect us all. Chaired by Mai Musié . There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
Mary Beard takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 15:30.
Mary Beard is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Mary Beard range from £15 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Tickets for Mary Beard can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
About This Event
What's exciting about a 4,000-year-old piece of bread? Queen of classics Mary Beard explores the surprising connections between antiquity and the present. Look differently at our world through its past. It really does affect us all. Chaired by Mai Musié . There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
📍 Venue
The Times and Sunday Times ForumThe Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Mary Beard?
Mary Beard takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 15:30.
Where is Mary Beard taking place?
Mary Beard is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Mary Beard?
Tickets for Mary Beard range from £15 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
How do I get tickets for Mary Beard?
Tickets for Mary Beard can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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