Marina Hyde: What a Time to Be Alive!

If you have been following the news cycle lately, you might be familiar with the work of Marina Hyde. The Guardian columnist and co-host of The Rest is Entertainment is bringing her live show, What a Time to Be Alive!, to the Brighton Dome Concert Hall on Saturday, 26 September 2026. It is a show that centres on her latest book of the same name, where she dissects the current state of affairs across Westminster, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. Given her background in political and cultural commentary, the evening is structured as a mix of analysis and humour, concluding with a Q&A session with the author.

The event is presented by Intelligence Squared and is scheduled to run from 19:00 until 20:30, with doors opening at 18:15. It is worth noting that the venue has set an age restriction for this event, requiring attendees to be 14 or older; anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. It is a straightforward setup for those interested in her specific brand of journalism and social critique.

Regarding the logistics, there are two main ticket options available for the evening. You can purchase a 'Ticket Only' option, which ranges from £23.50 to £26.00, or a 'Ticket & Book' bundle, priced between £51.50 and £56.50. If you are booking online or over the phone, there is an additional £3.50 transaction fee per order, though this charge is waived for members of the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. It is a fairly standard arrangement for an evening at the Dome, and the ticketing structure allows for a bit of flexibility depending on whether you want to pick up a copy of the book while you are there.