# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author Talk: Karen Dobres' Pitch Invasion - Lewes - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in store as Karen Dobres (former director at Lewes FC) discusses her paperback Pitch Invasion.About this EventJoin us in store Thursday November 12th at 6pm as local Karen Dobres (former director at Lewes FC) discusses her recent paperback 'Pitch Invasion: My story as a woman on a Football Club board' and how she helped lead the charge for challenging the inherent hegemony within football across the UK.Highly commended at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Writing Award (2026)‘What’s it like to be director of the first football club in the world to pay men and women equally? Inspiring, insightful and hilarious, this is the real-life Ted Lasso. A brilliant celebration of football, community and feminism.’– Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room‘A fascinating, extraordinary and self-deprecating personal story, this feminist book by a former model is powerful anthem for women’s football.’– Steph Hilborne, CEO Women in Sport‘A brilliant and often hilarious account of how Karen leveraged the ‘Power of the Outsider’ to change the male dominant culture of football.’– Gill Whitty Collins, author of Why Men Win At WorkPlease note, book & ticket option includes a copy of Pitch Invasion (rrp £12.99) available for collection on the night. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lewes/author-talk-karen-dobres-pitch-invasion-lewes/100002002514158755 - **Event Categories**: sports, football, art, literary-art - **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: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Lewes - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Waterstones - **lat**: 50.8742209 - **long**: 0.0153798 - **full address**: Waterstones, 220-221 High Street, Lewes, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author Talk: Karen Dobres' Pitch Invasion - Lewes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b06fdb43683f7e1e4a0b07c39ff6463e1473ca43bf6bae020991aa7e7299ee44-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790938883 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author Talk: Karen Dobres' Pitch Invasion - Lewes being held? - **A:** Author Talk: Karen Dobres' Pitch Invasion - Lewes takes place on Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Waterstones, 220-221 High Street, Lewes, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author Talk: Karen Dobres' Pitch Invasion - Lewes? - **A:** Author Talk: Karen Dobres' Pitch Invasion - Lewes is organized by Waterstones. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Waterstones's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Waterstones a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Waterstones has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author Talk: Karen Dobres' Pitch Invasion - Lewes 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 Lewes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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