Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads
Sat 17 Oct · 17:00
Cheltenham Town Hall
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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.
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.
Stephanie Sy-Quia: The Sunday Times Must Reads
About This Event
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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Cheltenham Town HallPillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Lansdown, Cheltenham
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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.
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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Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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