An Evening with Mary Beard
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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£36.96 (includes booking fee)
- Dates and times
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9th Jul 2024
7:30PM - 9:30PM
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
An Evening with Mary Beard
Spend a fascinating evening with renowned classicist and historian, Mary Beard. Well known from television, here she shines the spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from the well known Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to the almost unknown Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE).
Taking the audience beyond the hype of politics, power and succession and into the heart of the palace corridors, this exclusive event promises a revolutionary approach to an apparently familiar subject. Mary will uncover the facts and fiction of these rulers, asking what they did and why, and how we have got such a lurid view of them. Through the thrilling themes of autocracy, corruption, and conspiracy – and also the day-to-day practicalities of the emperors’ lives (who did the cooking, or took the dictation?) – she will explore how they managed a huge empire and how they faced their subjects (and vice versa).
With the chance to ask Mary your own questions, don’t miss the opportunity to join the world-famous scholar as she asks what it felt like – what it meant -- to be an emperor.
“An accomplished scholar and lively debunker...Beard informs and entertains without ever patronising her readers. What she touches turns to light” Independent
“If they’d had Mary Beard on their side back then, the Romans would still have their empire” Daily Mail
Booking Information
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Accessible toilets
There are accessible toilets on level 2 next to the Gents toilet, adjacent to the Candleriggs Bar and on Level 5 next to the Club Room.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Wheelchair access
Lift access to all areas.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are left with the patron. A companion may sit with you. Companions sit next to you.
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow a wheelchair,please ask a member of staff.
Baby changing
There are baby changing facilities next to the cloakroom on level 2. One in the ladies toilet and an adjacent additional area in our first aid room.
Baby feeding
Available on request
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is located on the 1st floor next to the toilets. There is a £1 charge (only open for events or where a client has requested the facility)
Parking
On street, metered parking and nearby multi-storey.
Photography and video recording
At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
The public are only permitted to record and take photos where explicit permission has been granted in advance.
Free wifi
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Location Map
The meeting rooms and conference spaces within the complex are suitable for hosting from 15 – 400 delegates. Visit the City Halls' venue hire web page to find out more.