# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE. - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 11:59 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Hosted by the brilliant Geoff Miller OBE, former England cricketer & selector, who is a highly respected figure on the after dinner circuit!About this EventSir Alastair Nathan Cook CBE is England's leading Test Run scorer of all time and is coming to the Isle of Man as our guest speaker, on Thursday 12th November 2026, at an event sponsored by Standard Bank (Isle of Man).The 41-year-old Gloucester born cricket legend played in 161 test matches and scored 12,472 runs.Universally acknowledged as an opening batsman of immense poise, grit and skill, Sir Alastair made his debut with the Test side in 2006 and became England’s all-time leading run scorer in 2015. He captained the Team from 2012 to 2016, is a three-time Ashes winner and the 5th highest run-scorer in the history of Test Cricket.Cook’s unique talent and flair, combined with outstanding leadership qualities, relentless drive and commitment, have propelled him to the Olympian Heights.There is an interesting musical link to his career success. As a chorister and boarding pupil at St Paul’s Cathedral School, a hectic practice and rehearsal schedule imbibed the young Alastair with what was to become his legendary resilience and self-discipline.The evening will be hosted by the brilliant Geoff Miller OBE, former England cricketer and selector, who is a highly respected figure on the after dinner speaking circuit. Geoff is sure to have our audience in raptures, with a plethora of amusing recollections and in depth analysis of the game he loves. These qualities have seen him twice voted Sporting Speaker of the Year and Cricket Speaker of the Year for the past 4 years.Tickets:Members: £65.00 p/p exc VAT. Please contact the Club directly for your guaranteed seats/table.Non-Members: £75.00 p/p exc VAT, & exc Eventbrite booking fees. Non-Member tickets are subject to availability and are exclusively through Eventbrite, link on the event page.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxNlK1RtpKkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3ZtFfbzrwQ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/douglas/an-evening-with-sir-alastair-cook-cbe/100001987006975352 - **Event Categories**: Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 96.96, max: 96.96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Douglas - **state**: IM - **country**: Man, Isle of - **location**: Woodbourne House - **lat**: 54.1573835 - **long**: -4.485688600000003 - **full address**: Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Square, Douglas, Man, Isle of ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/58f6bdc46e3e3f1805527939a0ffe10688d20bf5b95edf5be124e286297eea32-rimg-w1200-h630-dca77a77-gmir.jpg?v=1775677638 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE. being held? - **A:** An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE. takes place on Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Square, Douglas, Man, Isle of. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE.? - **A:** Tickets for An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE. are priced at GBP 97 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAn Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE.GBP 97 + GBP 6 fee + GBP 16 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE.? - **A:** An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE. is organized by The Sporting & Dining Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening with Sir Alastair Cook CBE. is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Douglas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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We will pull together an impressive array of leadingentrepreneurs, intellectuals, bright thinkers & incredible individualsto inspire your evenings and expand your mind.Delve into a totally new subject and challenge your perspectives with like-minded, equally curious people. Its time to try something different - you never know where it may take you.Psychedelics, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Serial Killers, Soldiers and more!We also bring leading celebrities from the worlds of sport, business, entertainment and politics to speak at the fantastic black tie dinners that we host for our membership, and that we organise for other clients and charities.We are sure you will find the perfect event for you.Over the years we have worked with our community and many charities, to raise almost £200,000 for many great local causes!" } ] } ] ```