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Live On Stage
Thursday June 5 2025, 7pm BST

An Evening with Matt Haig: Embracing Hope, Wonder and the Power of the Imagination

Art &
Culture

‘A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination’ — Benedict Cumberbatch

Matt Haig is one of Britain’s most celebrated authors, best known for his internationally bestselling novel The Midnight Library and the critically acclaimed memoir Reasons to Stay Alive.

Matt’s newest novel, The Life Impossible, which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller, follows retired maths teacher Grace Winters who leaves her mundane bungalow in England for Ibiza, where she embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of her friend’s life and death. Full of surprises and adventure, The Life Impossible is a story about hope and the promise of a new beginning. 

To celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the novel, Matt will come to the Intelligence Squared stage to talk about the themes of his book and his writing career so far. 

Join Matt in London for an evening exploring how storytelling can help us navigate the complexities of the human experience.

The Life Impossible
by Matt Haig

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Speakers

Speaker

Matt Haig

Author of the instant Sunday Times bestseller The Life Impossible


Matt Haig is a bestselling author for children and adults. His memoir Reasons to Stay Alive was a number one bestseller, staying in the British top ten for 46 weeks. His novels for adults include the award-winning How To Stop Time, The Radleys, The Humans and the number one bestseller The Midnight Library. His latest novel is The Life Impossible.
Host

Bryony Gordon

Journalist, Author and Host of 'Mad World' podcast


Award-winning journalist, author and mental health campaigner. As well as writing a column for The Daily Mail, she is the writer of five Sunday Times Bestselling books, including Mad Girl and You Got This. She hosts the podcast Mad World, has featured guests including Prince Harry, Mel B and Nadiya Hussain. More recently, Bryony launched her podcast, Life of Bryony, where she openly explores life’s messier moments without holding back. From navigating awkward encounters and tackling taboos to sharing personal confessions, Bryony offers a refreshingly honest perspective on life’s ups and downs, joined by friends and experts along the way.

Speakers are subject to change.