Celebrating World Book Day
World Book Day, celebrated on 6 March 2025 is a global celebration of books, stories and the joy of reading. Join us and The Forum for a selection of great events with some top authors and storytellers. World Book Day is the perfect opportunity to explore new stories, share your favourite reads, and ignite a love for books in others.
🏉 The Good, the Bad, and the Rugby (21 May)
Rugby stars Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall are bringing their hugely successful podcast to the stage. Their first official book, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unleashed shares their stories and outrageous antics.
🏴 Ruth Jones (24 May)
Gavin and Stacey co-writer and actress Ruth Jones is coming to The Forum to discuss her latest novel By Your Side.
🇮🇳 William Dalrymple – How Ancient India Transformed the World (16 June)
Historian and bestselling author William Dalrymple shares the story of how India became the great intellectual and philosophical superpower of ancient Asia.
🏏 An Evening With Jimmy Anderson (6 September)
Following the release of his latest autobiography, Finding the Edge, England’s greatest-ever fast bowler Jimmy Anderson is returning to the stage to share stories and favourite cricketing moments.
🐉 Katherine Rundell (13 September)
Multi-million-bestselling author Katherine Rundell is known for her prize-winning children's novels, including The Poisoned King, the dazzling second book in the bestselling Impossible Creatures series.