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Brian Bilston, a UK poet with over 500,000 social media followers, returns to Union Chapel in London on 4 December 2026. He presents comedy and poetry focused on his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside.
With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.
He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires.
This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.
Socials & Website:
brianbilston.com/
Instagram: @brian_bilston
Facebook.com/brianbilston
Bluesky: @brianbilston.bsky.social
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Brian Bilston takes place on Friday, 4 December 2026 at 18:30.
Brian Bilston is held at Union Chapel in London (19b Compton Terrace, London, N12UN).
Tickets for Brian Bilston range from £22.50 to £27.56. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Union Chapel can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Brian Bilston can be booked via gigantic.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Brian Bilston, a UK poet with over 500,000 social media followers, returns to Union Chapel in London on 4 December 2026. He presents comedy and poetry focused on his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside.
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With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.
He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires.
This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.
Socials & Website:
brianbilston.com/
Instagram: @brian_bilston
Facebook.com/brianbilston
Bluesky: @brianbilston.bsky.social
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When is Brian Bilston?
Brian Bilston takes place on Friday, 4 December 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Brian Bilston taking place?
Brian Bilston is held at Union Chapel in London (19b Compton Terrace, London, N12UN).
How much are tickets for Brian Bilston?
Tickets for Brian Bilston range from £22.50 to £27.56. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
Is there anywhere to stay near Brian Bilston?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Union Chapel can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Brian Bilston?
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