Never Say War: Life Inside Russia
Fri 16 Oct · 12:00
Cheltenham Town Hall
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About This Event
Never Say War: Life Inside Russia will take place at Cheltenham Town Hall, featuring journalists discussing the challenges of independent reporting in a nation at war. The event aims to provide insights into the current situation in Russia. Tickets are priced at £17 and £14.
In a nation at war, where dissent has been silenced and independent reporting curtailed, how can we glimpse behind the curtain? In Never Say War , journalist and author Åsne Seierstad draws on the testimony of Wagner Group defector Andrey Medvedev and her own time living in the country to build an intimate yet far-reaching portrait of Putin's Russia. From teachers and taxi drivers to homemakers and women left behind by soldiers at war, she reveals the lives of ordinary people navigating violence, injustice and contradiction in a society shaped by conflict. Chaired by Julia Wheeler . 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
Never Say War: Life Inside Russia takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:00.
Never Say War: Life Inside Russia is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia range from £14 to £17. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia is Mainly clear · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia 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.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Never Say War: Life Inside Russia will take place at Cheltenham Town Hall, featuring journalists discussing the challenges of independent reporting in a nation at war. The event aims to provide insights into the current situation in Russia. Tickets are priced at £17 and £14.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
In a nation at war, where dissent has been silenced and independent reporting curtailed, how can we glimpse behind the curtain? In Never Say War , journalist and author Åsne Seierstad draws on the testimony of Wagner Group defector Andrey Medvedev and her own time living in the country to build an intimate yet far-reaching portrait of Putin's Russia. From teachers and taxi drivers to homemakers and women left behind by soldiers at war, she reveals the lives of ordinary people navigating violence, injustice and contradiction in a society shaped by conflict. Chaired by Julia Wheeler . 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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Hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall. Searching near The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom; check-in Friday, 16 October 2026.
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WhereCheltenham Town Hall
The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Never Say War: Life Inside Russia?
Never Say War: Life Inside Russia takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:00.
Where is Never Say War: Life Inside Russia taking place?
Never Say War: Life Inside Russia is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia?
Tickets for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia range from £14 to £17. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at Never Say War: Life Inside Russia?
The forecast for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia is Mainly clear · 14°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Never Say War: Life Inside Russia?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia?
Tickets for Never Say War: Life Inside Russia 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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