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CELEBRATED SPEAKERS

ON MYTH AND MEANING: YANN MARTEL

Tom Patterson Theatre
Saturday, August 22, 2026
10:30 a.m. to noon
Readers and Writers Week

Hosted by author, comedian, actor and Canada Reads host Ali Hassan, this week features celebrated literary scholars, authors and artists in lively conversations about this season’s plays.


On Myth and Meaning: Yann Martel

Internationally acclaimed author Yann Martel, known for his impactful Man Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, comes to The Meighen Forum for an intimate interview. Join us for a captivating conversation, hosted by actor, comedian and author, Ali Hassan, as they discuss Martel’s career, work and his newest book, Son of Nobody.

Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.

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