Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man
Mon 12 Oct · 10:30
Cheltenham Town Hall
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Sarah Perry ’s father-in-law David died days after a cancer diagnosis. He was in some ways an ordinary man. Yet in his final days, it became clear how extraordinary he was. Sarah’s unforgettable book is a deeply moving account of life and death, love and care. Chaired by Tim Hubbard . 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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Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man takes place on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:30.
Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man are priced at £14. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man 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.
Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man
About This Event
Sarah Perry ’s father-in-law David died days after a cancer diagnosis. He was in some ways an ordinary man. Yet in his final days, it became clear how extraordinary he was. Sarah’s unforgettable book is a deeply moving account of life and death, love and care. Chaired by Tim Hubbard . Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
📍 Venue
Cheltenham Town HallPillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Lansdown, Cheltenham
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When is Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man?
Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man takes place on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man taking place?
Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man?
Tickets for Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man are priced at £14. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Is there anywhere to stay near Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man?
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 Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man?
Tickets for Sarah Perry: Death of an Ordinary Man 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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Date
Until Monday, 12 October 2026
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Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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