An Evening With David Sedaris | Manchester

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers.
Through his essays, diaries and hugely popular BBC Radio series, he has made us consider the absurdities of human nature and modern life: family, travel, relationships, aging, the pandemic, political upheavals and of course roadside trash! By turns misanthropic and poignant, Sedaris deploys his precise prose and keen observational skills to make you laugh, think, and sometimes be deeply moved.
Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, Sedaris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, Calypso, and most recent Happy-Go-Lucky.

Don't miss out when David Sedaris returns to the UK in July 2026 to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, and more!