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Saturday 2 May 2026, 2pm

Susie Dent - Word Perfect

Susie Dent - Word Perfect

Presented by Nigel McIntyre and Gareth Watson

Tickets from £29

Price includes a commission of £1.00

Following on from her hit show ‘The Secret Life of Words’, Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words.

Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the fridge for the umpteenth time in search of something new? Or puzzled over the reason why a group of crows is called a ‘murder’, while owls form a ‘parliament’? Is teen slang actually designed to make us tear our hair out? And just how many words do we need for being drunk?

With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.

Performance information

Running time

To be confirmed

Content warnings

Age Guidance 12+

This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

Information for your visit

Saturday 2 May 2026, 2pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

1pm - 1.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

1pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

1.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

2pm

Show ends

To be confirmed

Content warnings

Age Guidance 12+

This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
More info

Additional information

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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