An Evening with Harriet Walter
Part of the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival 2025!
Location
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR
Telephone
01284 769505- Next Event
- 5th October 7:30pm
- Event Finishes
- 5th October 9:30pm
About this event
In association with Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival. British actress, Dame Harriet Walter DBE is a British actress and winner of a Laurence Olivier Award as well as numerous nominations, including a Tony Award, three Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2011, she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to drama
Renowned for her star-studded portrayals in Succession, Killing Eve and Ted Lasso, Dame Harriet Walter is also one of Britain’s most esteemed Shakespearean actors. Dame Harriet will read from her book, She Speaks! What Shakespeare’s Women Might Have Said, intertwined with tales of her stage and screen work.
There will be a book sale and signing after the show.
This is a fundraising event for Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Charity Number 242977).
General sale for this event opens at 2:00pm on 17 June 2025.
Tickets £12-£24
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About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
