Bookings are now open for the Tolkien Lecture!
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Time: 18.00 – 19.00
Location: Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
This year, we are thrilled to welcome Old Edwardian, Vikram Banerjee (2002), Managing Director of The Hundred at the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Vikram was appointed to his role in February 2025, having led on the work to attract new partners into the competition, resulting in a combined valuation of £975 million for the eight teams. He is responsible for all aspects of the tournament, including working with the new investors, Professional Counties and wider partners to deliver successful, strategic growth of The Hundred.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the commercial engine behind the world’s second-largest sport. Uncovering the commercial, cultural and strategic decisions driving its evolution. It will be followed by an audience Q&A.
The lecture will commence at 18.00 in the Ruddock Hall, followed by drinks in the foyer of the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre at 19.00 until 19.45.
Tickets are £5.00 and the event is open to the whole school community.
You can book your tickets through the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre website. If you have any questions then please contact a member of the Box Office staff via email. Please note that should you have accessibility requirements, please email the Box Office before booking tickets, as these seats cannot be booked online. The Box Office is not continuously staffed, so should you need to call for any reason on 0121 472 9585, please be patient when waiting for a response and they will get back to you as soon as possible.