About
Join Matt Johnson of THE THE in conversation with acclaimed writer Jason Wood to mark the release of their new book, Cognitive Dissident. It charts Johnson’s remarkable journey from a childhood living above one of East London’s most famous pubs to global success, followed by decades out of the spotlight and a powerful creative resurgence.
Matt Johnson is an English singer-songwriter and the founding member of the band THE THE. He is also a film soundtrack composer and conservationist.
Jason Wood is Executive Director of Public Programmes at the British Film Institute and a widely published author on popular culture. His other books include 100 American Independent Films, Nick Broomfield: Documenting Icons, The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema and 100 Road Movies.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Standard | £9.43 |
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Opening Times
| Matt Johnson: In Conversation + Book Signing (11 June 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 18:15 | - 20:15 |
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