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John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour

Journalist John Simpson returns to the stage to examine the nature of leadership and tyranny, drawing on decades of reporting and offering an audience Q&A in the second half.

John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour is an evening with the legendary journalist and broadcaster, exploring what makes great leaders and how others descend into tyranny.

Drawing on nearly 60 years of reporting and access to world figures, Simpson examines leaders and dictators, their personalities, quirks and lasting impact, and considers how societies can slip into despotism. The second half features an audience Q&A.

Doors open: 6:30pm
Start: 7:30pm

Price: tickets from £40 (includes ticket and order fees). All orders include a £1.50 processing fee. Ticket price includes a £1 Venue Restoration & Improvement Levy.



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Thursday 1 October 2026

The Forum, Bath

Price: £40+

From 07.30pm

1A Forum Buildings
St James's Parade
Bath
Somerset
BA1 1UG

The Forum Bath

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T: Ticketline: 0161 832 1111 | Bath Box Office: 01225 463 363

The Forum Bath

The Forum Bath

The Forum is the largest theatre-style music venue in the World Heritage City of Bath.

1A Forum Buildings, St James's Parade , Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UG

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