This Pride season, join The Common Press for the launch of Munroe Bergdorf's powerful new book, Talk to Me, on 5th June from 6 pm to 8 pm at Rio Cinema, Dalston. Hosted by Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist)
In times of uncertainty, our voices hold the power to create change and no one understands this better than Munroe Bergdorf. Talk to Me , is a reminder that while conversations may seem small, they can have a profound impact. Whether we’re speaking with loved ones, strangers, or online communities, Bergdorf teaches us how dialogue can shape the world around us.
In this inspiring evening, Munroe will discuss the vital importance of speaking up for change, and how we can navigate tough conversations about gender identity, beauty standards, racism, and more. Talk to Me, offers readers the tools to advocate for positive change, including how to shift perspectives, own our mistakes, and cut through the noise to deliver the messages that matter.
Empowering, resilient, and deeply human, Talk to Me invites us to reflect not just on how we talk to others, but how we talk to ourselves. Through activism, allyship, and self-reflection, Munroe shows us that change begins with the courage to start a conversation.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an evening of solidarity and community.
Bergdorf is proof that speaking up for what you believe in can provoke real change - Vogue
One of the UK's most committed and outspoken transgender activists - Stylist
About Munroe Bergdorf
I'm beyond proud to be releasing my second book, Talk To Me, with Penguin. We live in an increasingly unpredictable world, full of change, conflict and confusion, which is without doubt becoming increasingly difficult for young people to navigate. This is why I decided to write a book for young adults about utilizing the most important power that we all possess, our voice. - Munroe Bergdorf
Munroe Bergdorf is a trailblazing internationally renowned writer, activist, and model who was recently appointed the first UN Women UK National Champion. Her first film, What Makes a Woman, premiered on Channel 4 in 2018, and her upcoming documentary Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf is set to premiere Spring 2025. Munroe's debut book, Transitional published in 2023.
Bergdorf has been the cover star for leading publications including British Vogue, British GQ, Rolling Stone UK, and TIME, and in 2022 she made history as the first trans cover star for Cosmopolitan magazine. Munroe has worked with renowned brands such as BOSS, Mulberry, and Stella McCartney and has walked in runway shows at London, Paris, and New York Fashion Week. Her many accolades include British Vogue’s ‘Forces for Change’ Honour (2023), Attitude Pride Awards ‘Icon’ (2023), TIME's Next Generation Leader (2020), Glamour ‘Beauty Changemaker’ (2022), Attitude ‘Hero of the Year’ (2020), Gay Times Honours ‘Community Trailblazer’ (2021) and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Brighton. Recently appointed Tinder’s Empowerment Ambassador, Munroe continues to champion inclusivity and authenticity across all aspects of her work.
A powerful and unstoppable new force . . . The world should take notice -Teen Vogue
Deborah Frances-White (Host)
Deborah Frances-White is an award-winning writer and comedian, best known for her hit podcast THE GUILTY FEMINIST. The show has been recorded live around the world at venues including The Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium, The Sydney Opera House and The Wellington Arena with over 200 million downloads. Her book, THE GUILTY FEMINIST, is published by Virago Press at Hachette and is a Sunday Times Best Seller. Her second book SIX CONVERSATIONS WE’RE SCARED TO HAVE will also be published by Virago in April 2025. Her BBC Radio 4 show, DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITE ROLLS THE DICE, won The Writers’ Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy. She wrote the independent feature film, SAY MY NAME and her next movie, THE WISHBOARD, is in pre-production with Redwave Films. She is also currently writing the animated feature film, BAD FAIRIES, for Warner Brothers, with Locksmith Animation.
Deborah’s television credits as a comedian include QI, WOULD I LIE TO YOU?, HAVE I GOT NEWS TO YOU, MOCK THE WEEK and QUESTION TIME. She is a sought-after corporate speaker through her company The Spontaneity Shop and specialises in presence & presenting, and diversity, equity & inclusion. Deborah is an official ambassador for Choose Love and Amnesty International.
Her play NEVER HAVE I EVER had its world premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre in the United Kingdom to critical acclaim and is opening this year in Australia.
Event timings
- Doors open at 6pm
- Book discussion plus Q & A from 6:30pm
- Signings and social from 7:30pm
Address
Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High St, London E8 2PB
(Fully Wheelchair Accessible)