An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz is coming to Barbican Hall on Tuesday 27 October, where she'll be in conversation with Erica Wagner. It's a single evening, an hour and a half with no interval, so you're in for the full stretch without a break.

If you're not familiar, Lebowitz is an American cultural satirist, author and social commentator, and she's built a whole career on being pointed, forthright and unapologetically opinionated. Her thing is a dry take on American life and a long list of pet peeves that includes celebrity culture, tourists and baby strollers. She's written a column for Andy Warhol's Interview magazine and is as much a writer as she is a performer.

Most people will recognise her from the Netflix documentary series Pretend It's a City, directed by her good friend Martin Scorsese. It was a hit that offered a snapshot of New York in full bloom alongside her lively commentary on city life, and it's a good starting point if you want to get a feel for how she works before seeing her in person. The evening is recommended for ages 14 and over.

Tickets are split into three bands: Band A is £70.00, Band B £55.00 and Band C £50.00, all including fees. The talk starts at 7:30pm at Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS.