Adrian Chiles’s weekly column for the Guardian has gained a cult following for his unique insights into everything from the present tense in history podcasts to his favourite spoon, or the correct duration of a hug. Join him as he takes us on a bright, bemused tour of British life, delivering offbeat truths and a comforting blast of humour and warmth for baffling times. Britain’s much-loved broadcaster muses on the sacred and the profane, the whimsical and the bizarre, offering his idiosyncratic take on self-checkouts, speeding tickets, falling into a bed of wild garlic and discovering he has a naked doppelgänger on OnlyFans.

Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, journalist and columnist. Over his career he has fronted ITV’s football coverage, co-presented Daybreak, launched multiple BBC show including The One Show, and presented several documentaries and documentary series. As a radio presenter Adrian currently hosts Question Time Extra Time and Chiles on Friday, both on 5live. His writing regularly appears in the Guardian.

Books will be on sale at the event and can also be ordered here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/off-the-shelf-2024

About the company

We’re delighted to bring you an exciting, extensive and our most diverse festival ever this Autumn! We’ve some of the best names in writing, arts and media as well as new rising stars. From ABBA to Artificial Intelligence, history to Hip Hop, Japanese fiction to Dutch graphic novels, miners to mudlarking plus nature, cosy crime, poetry and speed dating (a publisher!) this year’s festival gives you the chance to dive into the wonderful world of books and ideas and reflect on issues that affect all.

We look forward to seeing you!

Off the Shelf team

With thanks to our guest curators and partners who have enriched and brought a new perspective to the Festival: Kerry Hudson. Esmie Jikiem-Pearson. Andrew McMillan. Ruth McDonald. Vicky Morris. Sunjeev Sahota. Faber Academy. Headline Publishing Group. Hive South Yorkshire. Japan Foundation. Poetry Translation Centre. Sheffield Hallam University.

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Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Access

The Montgomery is currently undergoing redevelopment works to make the building accessible. Access information will be updated in due course.

It is not currently possible to book access seats online.
If you require assistance booking these seats during our closure please send an email to info@themontgomery.org.uk with your telephone number and we will call you back.

Getting Here

Public Transport

The nearest tram stop is Cathedral, within 5 minutes’ walk.
Buses stopping at the Arundel Gate interchanges are within 5 minutes’ walk.
Sheffield Train Station is approximately a 10 minute walk from the venue.

By Car

Access to Surrey Street is via Arundel Gate, onto Norfolk Street. A the top of Norfolk Street, turn right. The Montgomery is on the right side, facing the Town Hall.

A loading bay is available immediately in front of the theatre, and hourly on-street parking is available.

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