# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Mary Portas - I Shop, Therefore I Am
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Retail legend, brand expert and champion of the high street, Mary Portas, talks about her life and her latest book, I Shop, Therefore I AmAbout this EventJoin us for an evening with retail legend, brand expert and champion of the high street, Mary Portas.I Shop, Therefore I Am is the story of how Mary Portas transformed Harvey Nichols from a dying department store to an era-defining fashion destination.With her trademark wit and candour, Mary takes us behind the shop window - to the heady glamour and excess of the nineties, to the risks she took and the stunts she pulled, to the people who kept the show on the road and the tough lessons that have shaped her career. It is a story of grit, resilience and vision against all odds.Part memoir, part manifesto for business as a creative act, I Shop, Therefore I Am is the story of how she did it.We're delighted to welcome Mary to Oswestry to tell us all about it!Event Format:Mary Portas 'in conversation' followed by audience Q&A and book signingTickets:£15 Admits One with book (includes a copy of I Shop, Therefore I Am)£25 Admits Two with one book (includes one copy of I Shop, Therefore I am)Venue:The Holroyd Community Theatre, OswestryAuditorium seating is unallocatedPlease 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/weston-rhyn/an-evening-with-mary-portas-i-shop-therefore-i-am/100002000046934220
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: The Holroyd Community Theatre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.96, max: 27.8, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Weston Rhyn
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Holroyd Community Theatre
- **lat**: 52.9155472
- **long**: -3.0514713
- **full address**: The Holroyd Community Theatre, Off Station Road, Weston Rhyn, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Mary Portas - I Shop, Therefore I Am being held?
  - **A:** An Evening with Mary Portas - I Shop, Therefore I Am takes place on Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Off Station Road, Weston Rhyn, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Mary Portas - I Shop, Therefore I Am?
  - **A:** An Evening with Mary Portas - I Shop, Therefore I Am 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 Mary Portas - I Shop, Therefore I Am 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 Weston Rhyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Evening with Mary Portas - I Shop, Therefore I Am sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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