John Crace

John Crace has been the Guardian's political sketch writer for the last ten years and is one of the paper's most loved columnists. He has also written about twenty books on everything from cricket, football, TV, literature, politics and - not forgetting - himself. In January 2024 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Bath Spa University in recognition of his literary satire. His most recent book is: Taking the Lead a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - February 2025

Join us to celebrate 5x15's fifteenth birthday! To mark the occasion, we're back at The Tabernacle for an evening of captivating stories, from a truly stellar line-up of speakers.

The Tabernacle, W11

Featuring Talks By:

Harriet Walter

Shakespeare's Women

Jonathan Freedland

Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz

Chloe Dalton

Raising Hare

Theresa Lola

Ceremony for the Nameless

John Crace

Taking the Lead

TICKETS & INFO

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - February 2025

Join us to celebrate 5x15's fifteenth birthday! To mark the occasion, we're back at The Tabernacle for an evening of captivating stories, from a truly stellar line-up of speakers.

The Tabernacle, W11

Videos

John Crace @ 5x15 - Digested reads (part 3)

3 Apr 2016

John Crace @ 5x15 - Digested reads (part 2)

3 Apr 2016

John Crace @ 5x15 - Digested reads (part 1)

3 Apr 2016

John Crace @ 5x15 - A Political Sketch

11 Jun 2015

Past Events

Wed, Apr 27, 7:00pm

John Crace and Viv Groskop

The Tabernacle, W11

Event Featuring

John Crace

Viv Groskop

5x15 welcomes back the legendary John Crace to discuss his latest infectiously entertaining political satire, A Farewell to Calm live at The Tabernacle

TICKETS & INFO