About
Join award-winning writer Patrice Lawrence to learn about her critically acclaimed series The Elemental Detectives.
Expect surprises at every turn as Patrice discusses the real-life inspirations behind her work, the pride and vibrancy of mixed heritage, and shares invaluable tips on crafting your own compelling story.
About Patrice Lawrence
Patrice Lawrence writes for children and adults mostly with a hint of crime. Her books have been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Award, Nero Book Awards and Carnegie Medal, and won a number of awards including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Fiction, the Bookseller YA Book Prize, the Crime Fest Award for Best Crime Novel for Young Adults (twice), the Jhalak Children's and Young Adult Prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour and the the Little Rebels Award. Patrice has been awarded the MBE for services to literature in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Young Readers
Family
Sat 9 May, 1.30pm
£10*
Tickets include meet and greet with authors
Suitable for ages: 8–12
This event is taking place at Brighton Dome Studio Theatre
Accessibility information
Chilled performance
Book Signing
Tickets to all Young Readers events include a book signing after the show.
*There is a £3.50 per order charge for all phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members)
**Stage timings are subject to change
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £10.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Book Tickets Online
Opening Times
| Patrice Lawrence: The Elemental Detectives (9 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 13:30 | |
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