Will Storr: Making Sense of Our Modern World
Date: Sunday 07 June 2026
Time: 17.30 - 19.00
Venue: The Crescent
Price: 12.50 Pay What You Decide - Recommended Price £12.50
Book NowKnown for his dazzling insights into the human condition, Will Storr is one of the UK’s most influential authors.
From The Status Game to Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed, Will’s bestselling books explore everything from the pressures of individualism to the power of storytelling.
Join Will in conversation for a journey through history, psychology, economics, neuroscience and more.
“Storr is a magnificent reporter in the mould of Jon Ronson or Louis Theroux” – New Statesman
Meet the writer
Will Storr is a bestselling author. His hugely influential books include Selfie (“Approaching genius” – Sunday Times), The Science of Storytelling (“Excellent” – The New York Times) and The Status Game (“Perhaps his best” – The Times). His essays have appeared in titles including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Esquire and The Guardian. His latest book is And You'll Be Okay Forever: Selected Essays.
Plan your visit
- We anticipate this event will last approx 1hr. Followed by time for book signings.
- Find out more about The Crescent, including accessible facilities here.
Pay What You Decide
The Crescent is a charity. We pay all Festival artists a fee and cover related travel and accommodation.Find out more about Pay What You Decide here.
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