Zadie Smith: Dead and Alive

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Zadie Smith returns to Melbourne to explore how literature and imagination trace the unseen fractures of our existence, showcasing her unrivalled ability to think deeply and compassionately about the challenges of our times.

From her beloved novels – White Teeth, On Beauty, The Fraud – to her wide-ranging essay collections, including Changing My Mind, Zadie Smith has captivated readers and critics alike with her singular literary voice and boundless intellectual curiosity.

Now, in her exhilarating and keenly awaited new essay collection, Dead and Alive, Smith takes readers on a journey through the passions that have shaped her life: the artists that move her, the writers who’ve shaped her and the city she calls home. With a sharp eye on both past and present, she explores what it means to live thoughtfully in our contemporary moment while remaining connected to the histories that shape it.

In this rare and unmissable event, Smith sits down with host Benjamin Law for an evening of conversation about art, politics, memory, compassion and the enduring question of what makes us human. 

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Tuesday 10 March
7.00 - 8.30pm

Tickets

$85.50
Premium - Full 
$79.50
Premium - Concession 
$79.50
Premium - Under 30 
$75.50
A Reserve - Full 
$69.50
A Reserve - Concessions 
$69.50
A Reserve - Under 30 
$65.50
B Reserve - Full 
$59.50
B Reserve - Concession 
$59.50
B Reserve - Under 30 

Groups 6+ and Members get standard 10% discount across all reserves. 
For more information on Memberships, click here.  

Location

Melbourne Town Hall

90-120 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Assistive Listening

Auslan interpreting available by-request

Companion tickets available

Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

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Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.

Additional Notes

Zadie Smith will be signing books after the event.

Book cover of Dead and Alive

 

The bookseller for this event is Amplify Bookstore.