# Event Details - **Event Name**: Activists in Conversation: Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson in Cambridge - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join authors Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson as they discuss the successes and failures in activism, what's changed, and what they've learned.About this EventJoin LGBTQ+ campaigner, novelist and author of The Castle of Stories Matt Cain in conversation with Anthea Lawson, author of How Not To Save The World, a nonfiction book about how to avoid the pitfalls of activism. Matt and Anthea are lifelong friends who met at Cambridge University in the mid-1990s when they were determined to change the world. They'll talk about the successes and failures, what's changed, and what they've learned.About the authorsMatt Cain is a writer, broadcaster and leading commentator on LGBTQ+ issues. He was Channel 4’s first Culture Editor, Editor-In-Chief of Attitude magazine, has written for all the national newspapers, and has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, The Today Programme and Lorraine. He’s a patron of LGBT+ History Month, has received an honorary doctorate from Bolton University, addressed the Cambridge Union, and in 2025 was awarded an MBE for services to LGBTQ+ culture.Matt’s bestselling novels include The Madonna Of Bolton, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle and One Love. His latest, The Castle of Stories, is set in the Italian property that has become his second home. Born in Bury and brought up in Bolton, Matt’s main home is in London with his husband Harry and their dog, Teddy.Anthea Lawson has fought for many issues over three decades including controls on the arms trade and an end to the financial secrecy offered by tax havens. She helped launch a campaign for transparency over company ownership which resulted in changes to the law in dozens of countries. After training as a journalist at The Times, she worked for campaign groups including Global Witness and Amnesty International. Her writing helps people who want to change the world think about the psychological, spiritual and philosophical foundations of what they’re doing, what’s getting in the way, and how they can be more effective.Anthea has been an activist for over three decades, including fighting for controls on the arms trade and putting an end to financial secrecy offered by tax havens. After training as a journalist at The Times, she worked for campaign grounds including Global Witness and Amnesty International. Her first book was The Entangled Activist. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/activists-in-conversation-matt-cain-and-anthea-lawson-in-cambridge/100001989221000561 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, lgbt-pride, workshops, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Waterstones - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Waterstones - **lat**: 52.20634889999999 - **long**: 0.1207196 - **full address**: Waterstones, 22 Sidney Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Activists in Conversation: Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson in Cambridge - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/64512b51de91d957327ec1949ba6a14ce7a74c10e726a3259616904f94f6dd98-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1779144443 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Activists in Conversation: Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson in Cambridge being held? - **A:** Activists in Conversation: Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson in Cambridge takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Waterstones, 22 Sidney Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Activists in Conversation: Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson in Cambridge? - **A:** Activists in Conversation: Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson in Cambridge is organized by Waterstones. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Activists in Conversation: Matt Cain and Anthea Lawson in Cambridge is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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