Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads
Sat 17 Oct · 17:00
Cheltenham Town Hall
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Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads is scheduled for 17 October 2026 at Cheltenham Town Hall. The event presents a story set in mid-century Rome about a man preparing to return to England as a priest and a woman caught in a love affair. Tickets are priced at £16.
In mid-century Rome, a freshly ordained man is about to return to England to begin life as a priest. In London, a woman entangled in a love affair is drawn to a women’s movement challenging the archaic rules of the Church. Thrown together at a Catholic college, an undeniable connection forms. Observer best debut novelist Stephanie Sy-Quia discusses her outstanding novel A Private Man . Chaired by The Times ' Deputy Literary Editor Laura Hackett . 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
Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 17:00.
Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads is Clear · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads 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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Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads is scheduled for 17 October 2026 at Cheltenham Town Hall. The event presents a story set in mid-century Rome about a man preparing to return to England as a priest and a woman caught in a love affair. Tickets are priced at £16.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
In mid-century Rome, a freshly ordained man is about to return to England to begin life as a priest. In London, a woman entangled in a love affair is drawn to a women’s movement challenging the archaic rules of the Church. Thrown together at a Catholic college, an undeniable connection forms. Observer best debut novelist Stephanie Sy-Quia discusses her outstanding novel A Private Man . Chaired by The Times ' Deputy Literary Editor Laura Hackett . 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.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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WhereCheltenham Town Hall
Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads?
Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads taking place?
Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads 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 Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads?
Tickets for Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads?
The forecast for Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads is Clear · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads?
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 Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads?
Tickets for Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads 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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