The ways we find love have changed, and so have the types of love we look for. Do the stories we tell about love create an impossible ideal to live up to – and if they don’t, what kind of relationships could work better? In short, does modern love fit modern life? Join us for a night where we explore modern love. Tickets include complimentary bar and snacks.
Bar opens 18:00 | Show starts 18:30 Latecomers admitted at suitable break
Join author and filmmaker Devorah Baum Husband and Rose Frimpong and Nana Duncan Two Twos podcast in discussion with Tortoise editor Liz Moseley. When it comes to true love, romantic comedies teach us to reach for the stars, to find the partner of our dreams, and settle for nothing less. But here’s the thing, as much as we’re encouraged to practice self-care and pursue our happiness, relationships aren’t always picture-perfect. Compromise is inevitable, and the question arises: are our expectations of love and our partners too high?
The younger generation seems to be on to something, with ideas like polyamory and ethical non-monogamy gaining traction. Perhaps it’s time we all took a step back and questioned what romantic relationships mean to us: is it really necessary to conform to societal norms? Should we explore alternative ways of experiencing love – or should we celebrate the joy, drama and frustrations that are part of the deal in long term relationships? There’s no easy answer.From bodice rippers to erotic blockbusters, the romance genre is big business – accounting for a quarter of the total fiction market. But what does the modern romance novel look like, and why are they so popular? Does romantic fiction influence our own expectations of love and relationships, or is it harmless escapism? In her latest book, ‘A Most Intriguing Lady’ for the legendary and prolific romantic publisher Mills & Boon, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York tells a fictional story inspired by one of her ancestors, Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott. Join us for a special Tortoise Interview where pulses race and hearts skip, as we explore, celebrate and potentially swoon over stories of love and romance.
Signed copies of 'A Most Intriguing Lady' by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York are available as part of a book and ticket bundle, or can be purchased on the night.
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Ticket
A ticket to join our studio audience. Complimentary bar and snacks included. |
18:00 - 21:30 | £25.00 |
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Ticket + Book bundle
A ticket to join our studio audience. Complimentary bar and snacks included. Includes a copy of 'A Most Intriguing Lady', by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York |
18:00 - 21:30 | £35.00 |
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