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Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse InsideSheffield · Sun, 15 Nov 2026

19:30 local time
Sheffield City Hall Memorial HallSheffield
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Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside takes place at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall, Sheffield on Sunday, 15 November 2026, starting at 19:30 local time.

It is listed as Performance Art (Theatre).

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With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK?s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

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City Hall · Tram stop · 130 m · 2 min walk
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Brian Bilston at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall: show day guide

Show starts
19:30
Getting there
City Hall, 130 m (2 min walk)
Parking
There is no onsite parking for City Hall, however there are numerous multi-storey and open car parks within easy walking distance.

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Ticket limit
Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
Please note
Babies in arms (ages 0-2) are not admitted into the auditorium. Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled. For customers buying stalls tickets, please note that Stalls seating is not tiered and customers may stand during the performance. Standing will NOT be permitted in the Balcony, due to Health & Safety reasons. Patrons who therefore do not wish to stand during seated concerts need to book tickets in this area. Access to the balcony is via stairs only - there is no lift to this area. For anyone with limited mobility Stalls seating would be the most suitable option.
Accessibility
Wheelchair positions are for wheelchair users, accessible positions are for patrons with disabilities/conditions that are unable to use general area Seating/Standing but do not require a specific wheelchair space. Please contact the venue accessible team on 01142 56 55 93 to arrange tickets that suit your individual access requirements, including accommodations for Assistance Dogs, visual or hearing impairments, BSL Interpreter and other specific needs. You can also get in touch via Accessteam@utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk For Accessible information please click

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Venue: Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall

Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA
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Parking
There is no onsite parking for City Hall, however there are numerous multi-storey and open car parks within easy walking distance.
Accessible seating
There is restricted wheelchair access within the building, please contact the venue for further information. Infra-red system available.
Venue rules
No Cameras No Video or Audio recording devices. No backpacks. No cans/glass bottles. No Food.
Children
Age restrictions differ from show to show.
Box office
Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 4:00pm The Box Office will be open for an event including weekends - please check our website for details - https://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/
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Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside: FAQs

When is Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside?

Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside is scheduled for Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 19:30 local time.

Where is Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside taking place?

At Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA.

How much are tickets for Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside?

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Is there parking at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall?

There is no onsite parking for City Hall, however there are numerous multi-storey and open car parks within easy walking distance.

Brian Bilston - How To Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

Sun, 15 Nov 2026

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