Zadie Smith in Conversation

Register Here Add to Calendar 04/25/2026 05:30 PM 04/25/2026 06:30 PM Europe/London Zadie Smith in Conversation Join us in the Keynes Hall for an evening with award-winning novelist and King’s alumna Zadie Smith Location of the event
25 Apr
Saturday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Portrait of Zadie Smith

Join us in the Keynes Hall for an evening with award-winning novelist and King’s alumna Zadie Smith (KC 1994), in conversation with Peter de Bolla, King’s Life Fellow in English.

The discussion will reflect on Zadie Smith’s time at King’s, her writing and creative process, and the literary ideas and influences that continue to shape her work.

The talk will consist of a 45-minute conversation and 15 minutes for audience questions. This will be followed by a drinks reception, offering opportunities for networking and continued conversation.

The event is open to all King’s alumni, students, and Fellows. Alumni are welcome to bring one guest. The event is free of charge. 

Places are limited and registration will close when the capacity of Keynes Hall is reached. 

Please note, this event will be recorded, however, audience members will not be visible within the video. 

Image: David Levenson / Getty Images

Registration

Registration is now open. Please book your place via Ticket Tailor

Guests

This event is open to all King's alumni, Fellows, students and staff. 

Parking

A limited number of parking spaces will be available for Non-Resident Members in the King's College car parks, located off of West Road. Please indicate when registering whether you will need parking.

Further Information

If you have any further questions, please email the team at events@kings.cam.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1223 331443.