Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning
Sat 17 Oct · 18:30
Montpellier Gardens
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In 2014, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad was living in northern Iraq when her world was shattered. Fighters from the so-called Islamic State attacked her village, massacring hundreds and forcing her along with thousands of Yazidi women and girls into captivity. Since then, she has become a global campaigner as a survivor and activist who has stood before world leaders to demand justice. In conversation with The Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb , Nadia shares her powerful story of strength, perseverance and the freedom to choose happiness, showing that survival is not the end of the story. It is the beginning. 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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Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 18:30.
Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning 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.
Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning
About This Event
In 2014, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad was living in northern Iraq when her world was shattered. Fighters from the so-called Islamic State attacked her village, massacring hundreds and forcing her along with thousands of Yazidi women and girls into captivity. Since then, she has become a global campaigner as a survivor and activist who has stood before world leaders to demand justice. In conversation with The Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb , Nadia shares her powerful story of strength, perseverance and the freedom to choose happiness, showing that survival is not the end of the story. It is the beginning. 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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Montpellier GardensGarden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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When is Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning?
Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning taking place?
Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning?
Tickets for Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Is there anywhere to stay near Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning?
Tickets for Nadia Murad: I Choose My Beginning 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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Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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