An Evening with Luke Evans - Boy From the Valleys

Booka and Linghams Booksellers are delighted to present an evening with Luke Evans as the hugley popular star of stage and screen talks 'in conversation' about his life and new memoir Boy From the Valleys.

From his humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind the scenes of the global stage.

Growing up in a small village in the Rhymney Valley, Luke's life was shaped by his Jehovah's Witness upbringing, a path he'd eventually navigate to come out to his parents, knowing he risked losing them. In his raw and honest account, he shares his struggles of always feeling different and being bullied as a child, and his brave decision to leave home at just seventeen, searching for a new life and a place where he truly belonged.

Starring first on the West End stages in iconic productions like Miss Saigon, Avenue Q, and Rent, he quickly captivated the hearts of audiences and caught the eye of Hollywood's elite, going on to secure roles in blockbuster films like The Hobbit, Beauty and the Beast, the Fast and Furious franchise, and Nine Perfect Strangers TV series.

In this intimate memoir, Luke takes us behind the scenes of his career on the stage and screen. He writes beautifully of the relationship he now has with his family and the respect they all have for one another on their different paths. Luke's story is a powerful tale of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of finding a sense of belonging and identity.

Don't miss this opportunity to see Luke Evans 'live' in Chester and hear his story!

Event Format:

Author talk 'in conversation' followed by audience Q&A

Tickets:

£30 (admits one, includes a signed copy of Boy From the Valleys) or £40 (admits two, includes one signed copy of Boy From the Valleys)

Venue:

Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HJ

Chester Town Hall is located on Northgate Street in the centre of the city of Chester.

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