Roddy Doyle in conversation
Saturday 23 May 2026 at 5:30PM
Tamworth Library
Event Description
The laureate of ordinary lives on his writing life
Dubbed the “undisputed laureate of ordinary lives” by The Sunday Times, Irish Booker Prize winner Roddy Doyle has kept us laughing and crying in equal measure.
From his prize-winning Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha to The Commitments, which was adapted into a BAFTA-winning screenplay, Roddy’s customary humour and dialogue capture beautiful relationships between lifelike characters, making him a literary icon.
In this special event, listen as Roddy reflects on his storytelling career and discusses his latest novel, The Women Behind the Door, which marks the return of beloved character Paula Spencer. In conversation with Kate Evans.
Supported by the Consulate General of Ireland and Culture Ireland.
When
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Saturday 23 May 2026
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Tamworth Library
466 Peel Street
Tamworth NSW
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