Damien Lewis: SAS Who Dares Wins

We have an interesting event coming up locally in Brighton on Tuesday, March 18, 2026. It’s a presentation titled Damien Lewis: SAS Who Dares Wins, featuring the award-winning war reporter and author, Damien Lewis. If you’re into military history or just fascinated by covert operations, this is essentially an invitation to step into the hidden world of the SAS. Lewis is known for his extensive frontline reporting and access to classified sources, and he’ll be using that background to reveal the secret history of this elite special forces unit.

The presentation covers the entire scope of the SAS, tracing its origins from its birth during the Second World War right up to its modern operations. Lewis promises to share real stories that go beyond the headlines—tales of heroism, sacrifice, strategy, sabotage missions, and high-stakes covert rescues. He draws on years of research to provide a detailed look at the unit’s operational history, covering everything from desert warfare tactics to complex intelligence gathering. The entire event is scheduled to run for about two hours, which usually includes an interval. Given the intense nature of the content and the historical details involved, the recommended age for attendees is 14+, with parental guidance suggested for younger teens.

This Brighton date is part of a wider tour Lewis is undertaking across the UK this spring, which gives us a good idea of the practical details. For context on what tickets usually cost, other stops on the tour, like the one in Leeds on May 1st or Buxton on May 21st, have tickets starting around £28.50. The Warwick Arts Centre date on May 3rd is slightly lower at £26.50. If you are planning to attend the talk here in Brighton, expect the pricing to be in that range. It’s a chance to hear directly from someone who has spent years documenting the history of one of the world's most famous special forces units, offering context and detail that you won't find in standard history books.