# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with John Boyne - The Weight of Angels - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Bestselling novelist John Boyne talks about his new novel The Weight of Angels and one of the great what-if stories of modern literatureAbout this EventJoin us for an evening with critically acclaimed and bestselling novelist John Boyne as he talks about his new novel The Weight of Angels and one of the great what-if stories of modern literature.The life Oscar Wilde never had ― reimagined by John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, in his most ambitious and emotionally powerful novel yet.'Can one rash decision prove the difference between a life well lived and a life destroyed?'When the Marquis of Queensbury left his calling card at the Albemarle Club in February 1895, it bore only his name and five words: ‘For Oscar Wilde, posing Somdomite’. The most feted playwright of his day famously sued for libel, which led to his arrest, criminal prosecution and ultimately Pr*son. From then on, his gilded existence spiralled into public disgrace, humiliation and an early death.But what if he had simply ignored the insult? What direction might his life have taken? This is the premise of John Boyne’s extraordinary new novel, The Weight of Angels.Rather than dying in penury in Paris at the age of forty-six, what if he had lived to bear witness to the momentous events and cataclysmic changes of the first part of the twentieth century, and even influence some of them? What if the second half of his life were as celebrated, dramatic, tumultuous and exhilarating as the first?Event Format:John Boyne 'in conversation' live on stage followed by audience Q&A and book signingTickets:£12 Admits One without book (£8 redeemable against purchase of The Weight of Angels)£22 Admits One with book (includes a copy of The Weight of Angels)Venue:The Grove Performing Arts Centre, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry SchoolPlease let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements.Refunds:It is our general policy not to refund event tickets unless an event has sold out. In the case of sold out events where we have a waiting list for tickets, we will attempt to sell on your tickets at face value, if notified 7 days prior to the event. If sold, you will receive a refund for the ticket value (excluding Eventbrite fees). Alternatively, you can request to transfer your tickets to another event, making up any difference in ticket price. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice.Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice.In imagining the life that Oscar Wilde never had, John Boyne has written one of the great what-if stories of modern literature, giving the great Anglo-Irish poet and playwright a fresh new voice and the opportunity to take an entirely different path. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oswestry/an-evening-with-john-boyne-the-weight-of-angels/100001993123012584 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Oswestry School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.42, max: 24.12, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oswestry - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Oswestry School - **lat**: 52.8553139 - **long**: -3.0637768 - **full address**: Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with John Boyne - The Weight of Angels - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/62784f4676abcfbab4ea7630f7e75e4240966530ab80eafb537b3cb168a0e57f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0d2122-gmir.jpg?v=1783362206 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with John Boyne - The Weight of Angels being held? - **A:** An Evening with John Boyne - The Weight of Angels takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with John Boyne - The Weight of Angels? - **A:** An Evening with John Boyne - The Weight of Angels is organized by Booka Bookshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Booka Bookshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Booka Bookshop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Booka Bookshop 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:** An Evening with John Boyne - The Weight of Angels 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 Oswestry, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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