Sir Tony Robinson: From Black Adder to Alfred the Great
One of Britain’s best-loved faces on screen and a master storyteller
Location
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD
Telephone
01284 758000- Next Event
- 15th September 7:30pm
- Event Finishes
- 15th September 10:00pm

About this event
This event is now sold out. Please call the Box Office on 01284 758000 to be added to the waiting list, or if you wish to enquire about wheelchair-accessible seating, that may still be available.
Sir Tony Robinson is one of Britain’s best-loved faces on screen and a master storyteller, known for creating the iconic Baldrick in Blackadder and presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4’s Time Team.
Now, Tony celebrates a life on stage and screen, sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf, an epic tale of Alfred the Great and the bloody birth of England.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Time Team, Blackadder, The Worst Jobs in History and beyond - and have the chance to ask Tony anything, from writing his first novel at 78 to why Baldrick still gets the biggest laughs.
Drawing on decades of archaeological expertise and his gift for making the past come alive, Tony will reveal the gritty reality behind the legend of Alfred the Great in his latest work.
What was life really like for ordinary people caught between Saxon kings and Viking raiders? How did political scheming in medieval courts compare to today's power struggles? This isn't just historical fiction, it’s Tony’s unique take on the real events that forged our nation.
This will be a night of brilliant storytelling, big laughs, and history with a twist – all delivered by a man who always had… a cunning plan.
There is an optional book add on for 'The House of Wolf' by Sir Tony Robinson for £25. This can be added during the booking process.
Tony will be signing books after the show. This is open to all attendees. Books will be available to purchase on the night.
Starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: £62-£37 (£62 tickets include front stalls seating and a book)
About the Venue
The Apex is an award-winning venue, known for its acoustic excellence and home to a diverse programme of live music and events; from classical concerts to pop, rock, jazz, blues, world, country and folk, plus comedy and dance performances.
It also hosts a number of community and corporate events, offering the local community and wider environs a unique and exciting space from which visitors can see a great selection of artists, bands and events.
It has been very well publicised (and we never tire of hearing it!) that, as well as its architectural beauty, The Apex also has the very best acoustics, with many musicians who've played here describing it as the best acoustic in the UK, if not Europe:
"Best new venue in the UK. Absolutely superb" - Funeral For A Friend
"Best acoustic wee had in 40 years of touring" - Fairport Convention
"The best hall we have ever played in" - The Escher String Quartet
