Matt Cain in conversation about his life and novels
Speaker: Matt Cain MBE
Date: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Location: Hebden Bridge Town Hall
Time: 7.30 – 9.00 pm
(bar open from 6.30pm)
The Lit & Sci is delighted to welcome Matt Cain for what promises to be a truly enchanting and inspirational evening.
A novelist, broadcaster, activist and storyteller of rare warmth and wit, Matt has a gift for finding the extraordinary in ordinary lives – and for making audiences laugh, reflect, and feel deeply connected. This will be an evening of generous conversation, rich storytelling and good-humoured insight.
Matt is the author of much-loved novels including The Madonna of Bolton, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, Becoming Ted and One Love – books celebrated for their humanity, humour, and their ability to speak across generations and identities.
Beyond fiction, Matt is widely admired for his cultural leadership and advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community, work recognised by the award of an MBE. His career spans acclaimed work for Channel 4 and ITV, alongside roles as Manchester Pride ambassador, patron of LGBT History Month, and ambassador for the Albert Kennedy Trust, supporting LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness.
In 2025, Matt wrote movingly in The Guardian about being diagnosed with autism and ADHD – adding a new, thoughtful dimension to his reflections on identity, creativity and belonging.
Expect a night of stories, laughter and deep-rooted kindness – with one of Britain's most generous literary voices.
Tickets on Sale now at the Town Hall or online at: hblitandsci.org.uk
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