# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Bella Mackie at St. James's Church, London - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: We are delighted to be joined by Bella Mackie at St James Church as we celebrate the release of her latest novel Claws Out.About this EventWe are delighted to be joined by bestselling author Bella Mackie at St James Church as we celebrate the release of her latest novel Claws Out! Bella will be in conversation with comedian, screenwriter and author of the bestselling novel Really Good, Actually, Monica Heisey.Diana’s on the hunt again and has the perfect new target.Finally, the type of wealth she’s always dreamed of. A five-storey house in Hampstead, unfettered access to London’s liberal elite and a bloated bank account. If she can ensnare David Farrand, then she really will have clawed her way right to the top.And Diana's got form. Three husbands already under her belt, she knows exactly how to reel them in. Such a shame the silly old fools all died so quickly, but let’s not blame the woman now.The only snag? David’s daughter, Cat. Entitled, suspicious and used to getting her own way. Diana might have got her claws into David, but Cat's not averse to a fight, and will stop at nothing to reveal the truth about her murky past…Bella Mackie’s debut novel How to K*ll Your Family was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller and spent 47 weeks in the top 10 in paperback. She is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction Jog On, and has written for the Guardian, Vogue and Vice. In 2023 she judged the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2023 and her work has been shortlisted for the British Book Awards.Monica Heisey is an author and screenwriter from Toronto, now based in London. She has written for television shows including TOO MUCH and Schitt's Creek, and her writing has been published in the New York Times, Vogue, Elle and the Guardian, among others. Her debut novel, Really Good, Actually, was a Sunday Times Bestseller. She was chosen as an Observer Best Debut Novelist of the Year 2023.Please note: Book and ticket option includes a copy of Claws Out! (RRP. £20) which will be available for collection on the night. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/an-evening-with-bella-mackie-at-st-jamess-church-london/100001993128380640 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-08-27T17:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: St James's Piccadilly - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14, max: 30, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St James's Piccadilly - **lat**: 51.508607 - **long**: -0.1369234 - **full address**: St James's Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Bella Mackie at St. James's Church, London - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e193a7ce721fbaf5ccfff524f9512e5213cca19881f797eb3115a41e9b687d38-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1784741920 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Bella Mackie at St. James's Church, London being held? - **A:** An Evening with Bella Mackie at St. James's Church, London takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at St James's Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Bella Mackie at St. James's Church, London? - **A:** An Evening with Bella Mackie at St. James's Church, London is organized by Waterstones. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening with Bella Mackie at St. James's Church, London is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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