Festival of Ideas: Marina Benjamin and Miranda Sawyer

Marina Benjamin and Miranda Sawyer
Middlelife
Wed 12 Oct 2016, 19:00-20:00
Waterstones
£6/£4

Marina Benjamin (The Middlepause) and Miranda Sawyer (Out of Time) reflect on midlife and ageing in a world preoccupied by ideas of youth, productivity and self-improvement. They discuss how our tastes, and our bodies, change as we get older, and consider the losses, opportunities and unexpected new pleasures that the second half of life can offer. They tackle what middle age means today, explore how people have confronted midlife, and show how we can face it with poise and greater insight.

Please note that you will be asked of proof for your eligibility of a concession ticket. Concessions apply to Full Time Students, Job Seekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit claimants, over 60s and disabled people.

Please ensure you use the correct email address. This is where your ticket will be sent. If you do not provide the correct address, you will not receive the acknowledgement email or ticket. You must bring your ticket with you to gain entry.

Please note we only refund tickets if the event is cancelled. Events start punctually and, out of consideration to other audience members and speakers, our policy is not to admit or issue refunds to latecomers.

Audience data will be shared with Waterstones. You may receive details of other events run by them.

The Festival of Ideas endeavours to hold its events in venues that are accessible to all, but if you have specific access concerns it is advisable to contact the venue direct. There is no loop system at Waterstones. There are toilet facilities in store.