# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An exclusive Glasgow paperback launch with Damian Barr, chaired by Nicola Meighan, live podcast recording, book signing & audience Q&A.About this EventCelebrating the paperback launch of The Two Roberts, in an exclusive one-night only event in Glasgow.We're incredibly proud to welcome Damian Barr, award-winning writer, broadcaster, and host of the Big Scottish Book Club, for an evening celebrating the paperback release of The Two Roberts, in conversation with arts writer and broadcaster Nicola Meighan.Arrive early, order a glass of wine from the bar, and settle in, this is an evening to savour, in the company of fellow book lovers, in one of Glasgow's most beautiful spaces.Please note: this special event will not take place at The Bookmonger, but at the stunning 1599 at the Royal College in the heart of Glasgow, our biggest event yet, and the one we're most excited about.About the BookMeet Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun: artists, lovers, outsiders.Scotland, 1933. Bobby MacBryde arrives at the Glasgow School of Art and, on his very first day, meets another Robert, a quiet man with loose dark curls, and never leaves his side. As the world edges toward war, the two painters' extraordinary talent carries them across Europe and into wartime Soho, where they become stars even as the bombs continue to fall.Inspired by a true story, The Two Roberts is a captivating tale of devotion and obsession, art and class. It's a love letter to two nearly forgotten Scottish artists who fought to change the way the world saw them, and paid a devastating price.Shortlisted for the Nero Book Award for Fiction, the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award for Fiction, and the Winston Graham Prize for Historical Fiction.Praise for The Two Roberts"Crackles with creative rebellion" — Douglas Stuart"Brilliantly written, poignant and powerful. This is Damian Barr's chef-d'oeuvre" — Ian Rankin"We need love stories like these. The two Roberts take up residence in your heart. Utterly absorbing" — Jackie Kay"A novel that brims over with generosity and warmth" — ObserverAbout the AuthorDamian Barr is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and journalist. His memoir Maggie & Me won Stonewall Writer of the Year and Sunday Times Memoir of the Year, and his debut novel, You Will Be Safe Here, was shortlisted for six major awards. In 2019, Damian brought books back to television with the Big Scottish Book Club, now in its sixth series and syndicated internationally. He holds a PhD in Creative Writing, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and ran his world-famous Literary Salon from 2008 to 2023.About the ChairNicola Meighan is an arts writer and broadcaster who has presented music and arts shows on BBC Radio Scotland for over a decade, interviewing everyone from Dolly Parton to Irvine Welsh. She regularly chairs author events at Edinburgh International Book Festival, Aye Write and Bloody Scotland, and hosts the Scottish arts and culture podcast A Kick Up The Arts, which will be recorded during this very conversation.What to Expect on the NightIn-conversation event with Damian Barr, chaired by Nicola MeighanRecorded live for the A Kick Up The Arts podcastAudience Q&ABook signingFull bar access with drinks available for purchase from doors opening at 6:00pmThe Bookmonger mobile book stand, featuring Damian's full backlist, Blind Date with a Book (pre-wrapped favourites hand-picked by Damian), and queer literature recommendations curated by Damian and The Bookmonger, plus Pride merchandise sourced by Bookishly UK. 🎟 Ticket Options (doors open 6:00pm, event begins 7:00pm)£15 — Admission Only£20 — Admission + Paperback Copy of The Two Roberts£30 — Admission + Book Bundle (The Two Roberts paperback + You Will Be Safe Here + Maggie & Me)All ticket holders with a book option will collect their copies on the night.Supporting TIE:10% of profits from this event will be donated to Damian's chosen charity, TIE (tie.scot), specialists in anti-prejudice education who deliver Scotland's LGBT Inclusive Education programme in schools on behalf of the Scottish Government. A cause close to the heart of this book, and to ours. TIE will have a stall and representatives available at the event to answer any questions about their organisation and how we can support them.Refund Policy:In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued for the admission portion only. The cost of the book(s) (based on retail price) will be deducted from the total ticket price, and the books will still be yours to keep.No refunds will be offered if the customer needs to cancel for any reason, but we will do our best to resell your seat with sufficient notice of at least 7 days. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7fb4c400-9cdb-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7fc2a6b0-9cdb-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w490-h740-dc58b8a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7ff09480-9cdb-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1116-h740-dc282808-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/802d0140-9cdb-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w595-h740-dc480808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/80419ab0-9cdb-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h540-dc282828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8052d8c0-9cdb-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w493-h740-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/the-bookmonger-presents-damian-barr-in-conversation-with-nicola-meighan/100001998414748308 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, festivals, workshops, food-drinks, charities, crafts, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 30, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 1599 at the Royal College - **lat**: 55.862466 - **long**: -4.2634937 - **full address**: 1599 at the Royal College, 232-242 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/52687a18946401b0f2ef122cf1931cc78c4bab95ea91fb6e1a757f978c90caba-rimg-w878-h582-dc282808-gmir.png?v=1787260208 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan being held? - **A:** The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1599 at the Royal College, 232-242 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan? - **A:** The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan is organized by The Bookmonger. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Bookmonger Presents: Damian Barr in Conversation with Nicola Meighan 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 Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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