What's OnMatt Haig - The Midnight Train
When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?
Matt Haig joins us for an event to share his latest novel, The Midnight Train, a magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.
- Dates 17/05/2026 - 17/05/2026
- Location Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London, UK
- Price ££
Matt Haig is an internationally bestselling author of novels including the 12m copy selling international phenomenon The Midnight Library, How to Stop Time, The Humans and most recently, The Life Impossible, which was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller. He has also written non-fiction including Reasons to Stay Alive and The Comfort Book, as well as books for children.
No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.
The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.
To see what kind of person you really were.
For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.
Before he gave it all away.
He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .
Newton to Shakespeare
Leicester square has been home to a number of historical figures. Statues of William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, John Hunter and Sir Isaac Newton have all featured in the gardens, which at the centre, permanently showcases William Shakespeare.