John Crace

John Crace is the Guardian's parliamentary sketch writer and one of the paper's most loved columnists. He is the author of several books, including Taking the Lead: A Dog at Number 10, Depraved New World, Decline and Fail, and I, Maybot. In January 2024 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Bath Spa University in recognition of his literary satire. His new book and latest serving of political satire, The Bonfire of the Insanities, looks at the recent years of governmental absurdity, with his trademark mordant wit and caustic humour.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Dec 1, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - December 2025

5x15 welcomes a line-up of inspiring speakers and fascinating stories in December, from histories of deafness and learning how to love, to the healing nature of plants and animals.

The Tabernacle, W11

Featuring Talks By:

Raymond Antrobus

on deafness, language and identity

John Crace

on British politics and the absurdities of recent governments

Jay Griffiths

on the healing power of our bond with animals

Stephen Grosz

on love, heartbreak and the human condition

Mary Keen

on the everyday pleasures of gardening

TICKETS & INFO

Mon, Dec 1, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - December 2025

5x15 welcomes a line-up of inspiring speakers and fascinating stories in December, from histories of deafness and learning how to love, to the healing nature of plants and animals.

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