The Times & The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
Sun 19 Oct
|The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall
Join Gareth Russell for an engaging discussion about the life of King James I. This is a ticketed event.


Time & Location
19 Oct 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 BST
The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom
About The Event
Britain’s first king, James Stuart, lived dramatically and loved boldly. Gareth Russell explores this complex monarch – genius, liar, spendthrift, idealist, witch-hunter – and the men he loved. In conversation with Guest Curator Tracy Borman, they reveal the passion, scandal and intrigue that shaped an extraordinary life and reign.
There will be a book signing after this event.
This is a ticketed event.
For more information about this event, please visit the following link: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/queen-james