January 26, 2026 | 7:30pm

In Conversation: An Evening With Margaret Atwood

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Join us for an intimate 75-minute conversation with award-winning author Margaret Atwood. In advance of our The Handmaid’s Tale opera production by Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley in March, the author will read a short selection from her novel as well as talk about her storied career as detailed in her memoir, Book of Lives.

Join us for an intimate 75-minute conversation with award-winning author Margaret Atwood. In advance of our The Handmaid’s Tale opera production by Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley in March, the author will read a short selection from her novel as well as talk about her storied career as detailed in her memoir, Book of Lives. This conversation will be moderated by Sam White, founder and director of Shakespeare in Detroit, and a personal friend and mentee of Ms. Atwood.  

The book is included in all $99 ticket prices and can be purchased as a $30 add-on with the $49 ticket price. There will be no signing line or meet and greet at this event. This evening is a moderated conversation only. 

  • DATE: January 26, 2026
  • TIME: 7:30PM
  • PLACE: Detroit Opera House
  • NOTE: There will be no signing line or meet and greet at this event.

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