An Evening with Charlie Mackesy
Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm
Attendance options:
We're really excited to be hosting Charlie Mackesy at the Assembly Rooms on George Street for a very special evening event as part of his book tour for Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm.
This will be the Edinburgh celebration of the hugely anticipated new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse – the bestselling adult non-fiction book of all time, with over ten million readers around the world.
Doors due to open at 6.45pm. Books for Book & Ticket options will be available to collect at the venue on the night.
This will take place at the Assembly Rooms on George Street. There will be a book signing for attendees following the event.
About Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm:
‘One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did’
Charlie Mackesy’s four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They’re not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer.
When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm?
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:
Charlie Mackesy Author
British artist, illustrator and author Charlie Mackesy began his career as a cartoonist, before becoming a book illustrator for Oxford University Press. His award-winning work has been featured in books, galleries, school classrooms, hospital wards, prisons and public spaces around the world.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse was published in October 2019 and has now reached over 10 million readers around the world. It holds the record for the most consecutive weeks in the Sunday Times Non-Fiction Chart across all formats, as well as being the longest running Non-Fiction number one of all time. A number one New York Times bestseller, it is has also remained on the NYT list since publication.
Charlie's beloved book is the first ever book to be awarded both the Waterstones Book of the Year and Barnes and Noble Book of the Year, and has been translated into over 50 languages. In 2023, Charlie co-wrote and directed the short animated film adaption, which won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film, the Academy Award for Best Animated Short film and five Annie Awards including Best Special Production.
Charlie worked with Richard Curtis on the set of ‘Love Actually’ to create a set of drawings for Comic Relief, and with Nelson Mandela on a lithograph project, The Unity Series. His bronzes can be found in public spaces in London, including Highgate Cemetery and the Brompton Road.
Away from art, Charlie co-runs Mama Buci, a honey social enterprise in Zambia that helps families of low and no income become beekeepers. He lives between Brixton and Suffolk.
The venue
Assembly Rooms
54 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2LR
Telephone: 0131 220 4348
Website: www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk
Accessibility information: https://www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk/your-visit/access
The Assembly Rooms is committed to making everyone’s experience to our venue an enjoyable one.
The venue is fully accessible on the ground and first floor areas for all visitors with mobility difficulties and accessibility needs via a lift or handrail assistance.
There is no lift to the 2nd floor and access is via steps only.
On arrival to the venue via an automatic set of doors there is a reception desk to the left with a receptionist more than happy to offer any assistance you may need to help navigate the venue.
Access into the venue is flat, with no steps.