As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, many of us choose to hunker down. But what if we found ways to embrace the hours after dark?

To inspire you on this early November evening, we welcome two writers who explore all things nocturnal in their work.

As chief theatre critic for The Guardian, Arifa Akbar is used to keeping late hours. Prompted by her encounters with other nighttime workers, she embarked on the marvellously multi-faceted exploration of the night in her book, Wolf Moon: A Woman’s Journey Into Night.

Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark by non-fiction writer Dan Richards is a hymn to nighttime wildlife, travel, dreams and art, which details his encounters with a fascinating array of people who labour while the rest of us sleep, bringing their work into the light.

Join Arifa and Dan…because the night belongs…to all of us.

Chaired by Jo Durrant

Venue: Lansdown Hall

Tickets: £14, on sale from 11 September from the Sub Rooms box office