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SUMMARY:Brothers + Q&A with Mark Cornwall - Film & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:In this gripping true-life Cold War drama\, brothers Josef and Ctirad\, sons of legendary anti-Nazi resistance fighter Josef Mašín\, take up arms against the oppressive communist state. Spurred by their mother‘s defiance and its consequences\, the brothers embark on a violent resistance campaign. As their actions escalate\, a relentless policeman is hot on their trail\, forcing them into a harrowing escape. Tomáš Mašín\, a distant relative\, masterfully reconstructs their death-defying journey to West Berlin. Crossing Czechoslovakia and East Germany\, pursued by Red Army soldiers and 20\,000 East German police in the most extensive manhunt in Cold War history\, their story unfolds as a fast-paced epic thriller. With a strong emotional impact and a focus on family bonds\, this film leaves audiences on the edge of their seats\, inviting them to reflect on a poignant story that still divides Czech society today. \nDior. Tomáš Mašín\, Czech Republic\, Germany\, Slovakia 2023\, 135‘\, English subtitles\nCast: Oskar Hes\, Jan Nedbal\, Stefan Konarske\, Tatiana Dyková\, Václav Neužil\, Matěj Hádek \nBest Film\, Czech Lion Award 2023\nCzech Republic´s entry for the 2023 Academy Awards \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Mark Cornwall \nMark Cornwall has researched and taught modern Czech history for over 30 years. He is an Emeritus Professor of Modern European History at the University of Southampton and was awarded the Palacký Medal for Merit in the Historical Sciences by the Czech Academy of Sciences in 2022. In late November\, his book about Czech-German relations\, The Devil’s Wall (Čertova zeď)\, will be performed as a play at a theatre in Prague.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/brothers-qa-with-mark-cornwall-film-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Conversation,Debates,Films,Free Events,Literature,Masterclass,Society
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SUMMARY:28th Made in Prague Festival in London
DESCRIPTION:The Made in Prague Festival returns to the UK capital\, showcasing the best contemporary Czech culture in many central London venues throughout November. This year\, the popular multifaceted festival reflects the Year of Czech Music with fantastic classical and jazz concerts\, celebrates a centenary of the legacy of Franz Kafka through the means of visual art\, literature\, film and performance\, and remembers the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution with a UK premiere of a new documentary about the dissident playwright turn President Václav Havel. \n  \nKeeping in line with the Year of Czech Music\, the festival opens on 31 October with a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra playing contemporary classical music by Ondřej Adámek at the Barbican. The concert will commence a five-week programme showcasing various cultural events\, culminating in the festival’s closing night on 30 November at the Southbank Centre\, featuring world-renowned Czech violinist Pavel Šporcl accompanied by the English Chamber Orchestra. His performance promises to be a spectacular conclusion to this musical journey\, embodying Czech music’s dynamic and timeless spirit. \nThe festival also commemorates one hundred years since the death of Franz Kafka\, one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. Born in Prague\, Kafka’s work\, filled with existential themes and deep alienation\, inspires readers worldwide. This year\, the festival honours his legacy through a dance performance at the Coronet Theatre\, a literary evening and an open-air exhibition. \nA core component of the Made in Prague Festival remains its dedication to showcasing contemporary Czech cinema. This year’s film programme is particularly exciting\, with screenings of films such as Brothers\, the Czech nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film; She Came at Night\, the Czech Lion Award winner for both Best Director and Best Actress in a leading role; and Waltzing Matilda\, followed by a Q&A with the film’s leading actor Karel Roden\, offering UK audiences a window into the diverse and innovative world of modern Czech filmmaking. \nTo remember the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution\, the festival honours the leading figure of the revolution\, the dissident playwright turn President Václav Havel\, with the UK premiere of Petr Jančárek’s Havel Speaking\, Can you Hear Me? Screened at the ICA on 14 November. On Havel’s invitation\, the filmmaker was granted unlimited access and creative freedom to capture the last few years of Havel’s life\, resulting in an extraordinary time-lapse documentary reflecting on Havel’s political legacy and universal human issues with absolute openness through previously unseen footage. \nFor those unable to attend live screenings and debates at the cinema\, the festival has teamed up with the BFI Player to introduce three Czech Classics for free as part of the 3 You Must See programme. Featuring Otakar Vávra’s iconic Witchhammer\, Miloš Forman’s 1963 debut Audition\, and Oldřich Lipský’s musical parody Lemonade Joe (aka Horse Opera). \nFull festival programme: https://bit.ly/28thMadeInPragueFestival \n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/28th-made-in-prague-festival-in-london/
LOCATION:Czech Centre London\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, Kensington\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Festivals,Films,Free Events,Literature,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Warriors and Saints book launch
DESCRIPTION:Dizzy Press is pleased to announce the official book launch for Warriors and Saints\, a new anthology of poetry and art co-edited by Joe Bidder and Dave Russell. \nThe book launch will be held on Tuesday\, October 29th\, at the Poetry Cafe\, 22 Betterton Street\, London WC2H 9BX. \nJulie McNamara will compere the night\, which will feature readings from various contributors and a special performance from Caroline Parker MBE. \nThe event will be from 7-8.30 pm\, doors from 6.30 pm. \nThere is free entry\, but please book to reserve a seat as there is limited capacity. \nhttps://dizzypress.co.uk/warriors-and-saints-book-launch/ \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/null/warriors-and-saints-book-launch/2024-10-29/19:00/t-vvogzle \nABOUT WARRIORS AND SAINTS \nWarriors and Saints is an anthology that champions the best in diverse poetry from the UK. Editors Joe Bidder and Dave Russell have worked together to select new and existing work from the voices of the Survivors’ Poetry world since the 1990s\, survivors of the mental health and care systems or allies who have helped change society through their creativity and vision. \nThe anthology features 24 contributors\, including poets Patience Agbabi\, Billy Childish\, and Vanessa Vie\, plus artwork and illustrations by Colin Hambrook\, Hilary Porter\, Dave Russell\, Ifigenija Zagoričnik Simonović\, Vanessa Vie\, and others. It also includes an introduction by Alastair Niven OBE LVO\, who supported the development of the Survivors’ Poetry movement and the formation of the Survivors’ Poetry charity. \nWarriors and Saints pay tribute to the poets\, artists and activists of a time that is now long forgotten but whose legacy is as timely as ever. The struggle for equality and human rights is still not over. \nFeaturing: John Agard\, Patience Agbabi\, Frank Bangay\, Joe Benjamin\, Tod Benjamin\, Joe  Bidder\, Peter Campbell\, Billy Childish\, Lavinia Greenlaw\, Colin Hambrook\,  Michael Horovitz\, Simon Jenner\, Mimi Khalvati\, Bill Lewis\, Dinah Livingstone\, Julie McNamara\, Paulette Ng\, Grace Nicholls\, Hilary Porter\, Dave Russell\, Ifigenija  Zagoričnik Simonović\, Neil Sparkes\, Sean Taylor\, Vanessa Vie \nCover illustration by Dave Russell \nPublication date: 29 October 2024\nISBN 978-1-8381209-1-7\nPrint £10 /Digital TBC\n120 pages\nPoetry\, Visual Arts \nThe book can now be purchased as a pre-sale: https://dizzypress.co.uk/product/warriors-saints/
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/warriors-and-saints-book-launch/
LOCATION:The poetry cafe\, 22 Betterton St\, London\, WC2H 9BX
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education,Events in London,Free Events,Literature,Pop Up,Society,Visual Arts,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Poetry Brothel: Feed the fire with my fear
DESCRIPTION:The Poetry Brothel is a sanctuary for the misfits\, the dreamers\, the beautifully strange souls of London. In this idiosyncratic temple\, you’ll encounter a cast of characters birthed from the deepest corners of our poets’ minds. For a modest token\, our poets will invite you into their worlds\, offering a one-on-one experience that is uniquely yours – a taste of genuine connection\, a glimpse into the raw and untamed heart of humanity\, delivered through poetry that is as experimental as it is intimate\, as messy as it is real. \nFEED THE FIRE WITH MY FEAR \nStep into a realm where shadows dance with truth\, and every word peels back the layers of our collective anxieties. At this immersive spoken word event\, poets beckon you into a labyrinth of thought\, where personal and collective dreads intertwine\, where the world and its illusions are delicately unraveled. Here\, fear is both a mirror and a mask—a force that shapes\, binds\, and distorts. Yet\, within the verses lies a challenge: to confront the abyss\, to find authenticity amidst chaos\, and to reclaim the fragmented self. This night is not just a performance but a philosophical journey\, a ritual of words that invites you to question the narratives you hold dear and to discover what lies beyond the veil of fear.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-poetry-brothel-feed-the-fire-with-my-fear/
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Literature,Live Music,Performing Arts,Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The bloody poets":MAILTO:thebloodypoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T220000
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SUMMARY:OneTrackMinds
DESCRIPTION:Stories about life-changing songs. \nAn engaging cross between Desert Island Discs\, TED Talks and The Moth\, OneTrackMinds is a live storytelling show all about the life-changing power of music. \nEach show sees five guest storytellers take to the stage to share a story about the one song that has changed their life. Then we play that song to our audience. \nAfter eight years at Wilton’s Music Hall\, OneTrackMinds moves across London to Kings Place in Kings Cross for the first in a new series of monthly shows. Featuring stories from: Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd)\, Doug Naylor (Red Dwarf)\, Shaun Keaveny (BBC6Music)\, Rachel Fairburn (All Killa No Filla) and Dorian Lynskey (The Guardian).
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/onetrackminds-4/
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Conversation,Literature,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="VERYFINE Ltd.":MAILTO:kristian@thisisveryfine.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T173000
DTSTAMP:20240901T230653Z
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SUMMARY:Spaces of Significance: Anthology Launch
DESCRIPTION:Off The Chest returns to launch their inaugural anthology titled Spaces of Significance!\n\n\nExpect readings from some of the poets published within the anthology\, as well as feature sets from internationally acclaimed\, multi-award-winning poet and best-selling author Anthony Anaxagorou FRSL\, BBC TV\, and World Poetry Slam Champion Kat François. \nThis anthology is published in association with Broken Sleep Books and Bad Betty Press. The poetry in it spans wide and diverse spaces—from the girls’ toilets to the ocean floor. \nEdited by acclaimed poets and publishers Aaron Kent of Broken Sleep Books and Jake Wild Hall of Bad Betty Press\, the anthology includes poetry from award-winning poets Dean Atta\, Laurie Bolger\, Molly Naylor\, Francis-Xavier Mukiibi\, James McDermott\, and many more. \nFrom 2 pm\, a writing workshop will be in the space before the main event\, which starts at 3 pm. As part of this\, there will also be a mini open mic session where you can perform your work on this theme\, plus performances from poets in the anthology. Hosts Iftikhar Latif and Ella Dorman-Gajic will welcome you to the space. \nAfter the event\, there will be time to socialise\, listen to music and buy the anthology. Please come along for this explosive poetry event\, filled with performances from the UK’s most cutting-edge new\, emerging and established poets.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/spaces-of-significance-anthology-launch/
CATEGORIES:Literature,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T210000
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SUMMARY:Joelle Taylor – The Night Alphabet vs. C+NTO & Other Poems
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collision of queer futurism\, butch identity\, & feminism with award winning poet and author Joelle Taylor.  Performing from her electrifying debut novel The Night Alphabet\, and TS Prize winning poetry collection C+NTO & Othered Poems\, this is a rare opportunity to see both texts back-to-back. \nSet across timescales and geographies\, The Night Alphabet is a novel about the quantum physics of belonging\, the secret language of women\, & global female resistance. \nC+NTO & Othered Poems was named Polari LGBT Book of the Year as well as given a Saboteur Award\, and is a book about community\, friendship\, and the great grief that eventually leads to hope. \n \n\nReviews \n‘Headrushing’ Times Literary Supplement \n‘Relentlessly inventive’ Guardian \n‘Powerfully moving’ The Telegraph \n‘One of the most astonishing and original poetry collections of recent years’ Bernardine Evaristo\, New Statesman \n‘Exquisitely written…extraordinary.’ The Skinny \n‘Foremost literary stylist’ The Bookseller \n‘Utterly dazzling…bold and brilliant’ DIVA magazine \n  \nAbout The Author \nJoelle Taylor is the author of 4 collections of poetry and one novel. Her most recent collection C+NTO & Othered Poems won the 2021 T.S Eliot Prize\, and the 2022 Polari Book Prize for LGBT authors. C+NTO is currently being adapted for theatre with a view to touring. She is a co- curator and host of Out-Spoken Live at the Southbank Centre\, and tours her work nationally and internationally in a diverse range of venues\, from Australia to Brazil. She is also a Poetry Fellow of University of East Anglia and the curator of the Koestler Awards 2023. She has judged several poetry and literary prizes including the Jerwood Fellowship\, the Forward Prize\, and the Ondaatje Prize. Her novel of interconnecting stories The Night Alphabet was published recently and was followed by a UK tour of a staged version of the novel\, directed by Neil Bartlett. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature\, and the 2022 Saboteur Spoken Word Artist of the Year. In 2024 she was honoured by DIVA magazine for her work and was added to the Guardian’s Pride Power List. \n  \nRT: 90 mins no interval \nBook signings afterwards
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/joelle-taylor-the-night-alphabet-vs-cnto-other-poems/
LOCATION:The Exchange Theatre Twickenham\, 75 London Rd\, Twickenham\, TW1 1BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240725T183000
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SUMMARY:Art In Fiction: James Cahill and Tim Knox In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Author James Cahill will be joined by Tim Knox\, Director of the Royal Collection\, for a conversation about Cahill’s acclaimed debut novel Tiepolo Blue – the story of an art historian’s downfall and mid-life awakening. \nCahill will introduce some of the inspirations behind this story of art\, desire and disgrace in 1990s London – from Caravaggio to the ‘YBAs’ to Leighton House – before chatting with Knox about Tiepolo Blue and the art-world setting of his second novel\, The Violet Hour (coming February 2025). \n  \nUseful Information\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm for the chance to explore the historic house.\nThe talk with James Cahill and Tim Knox will take place in Leighton’s studio from 7 to 8:30 p.m.\nBook signing from 8:30-9 pm. Doors close at 9 pm.\nA paid bar will be open throughout the evening.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/art-in-fiction-james-cahill-and-tim-knox-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Leighton House Museum\, 12 Holland Park Road\, London\, W14 8LZ
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Literature,Museums,Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leighton House Museum":MAILTO: museums@rbkc.gov.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T210000
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SUMMARY:Attila Bartis: The End | Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Literary meet and greet with EBRD Literary Prize 2024 nominee Attila Bartis featuring his work of prose: THE END\nAuthor Attila Bartis and translator Judith Sollosy discuss the recently published The End with moderator Jozefina Komporaly.\n“The story of a photographer who… No. The story of a man who… No. The story of a love affair that… Or the story of several love affairs that taken together… Or the story of a nation that… Ah\, forget it. This novel offers everything that a novel can possibly offer: truth\, sincerity\, atmosphere\, story. And something else besides that fans of Attila Bartis are familiar with: the irresistible sweep of emotions that carry you with it and won’t let you go. Whether readers consider András Szabad a maniac or fall helplessly in love with him\, either way\, they will feel that life is worth living only as he lives it\, with this intensity. We call a character like him a hero. We are bound to go along with him.” (István Kemény)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/attila-bartis-the-end-book-launch/
LOCATION:Liszt Institute\, Hungarian Cultural Centre London\, 17-19 Cockspur Street\, London\, Westminster\, SW1Y 5BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hungarian Cultural Centre London":MAILTO:bookings@hungary.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T210000
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SUMMARY:THE DUCHESS OF RUTLAND - from farmer's daughter to Belvoir Castle
DESCRIPTION:The first Kent House Series – housed as it is in Rutland Gardens – closes in the company of Emma Manners\,  Duchess of Rutland\, the British noblewoman and podcaster. The Accidental Duchess is the daughter of a farmer from Wales who married David Manners\, the 11th Duke of Rutland in 1992. \n\n\n\nShe will be in conversation with Deborah Joseph\, an award-winning editor who was appointed Editor-in-Chief of Glamour UK in November 2017. \n\n\n\nTickets for this not for profit literary event include a complimentary glass of Roebuck Estates vintage sparkling wine and are available here
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-duchess-of-rutland-from-farmers-daughter-to-belvoir-castle/
LOCATION:Kent House\, Rutland Gardens\, SW7 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent House Series":MAILTO:christine@kenthouseseries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T210000
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SUMMARY:THE GOD DESIRE - DAVID BADDIEL IN CONVERSATION
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our 8th May 2024 author talk with DAVID BADDIEL at Kent House in Knightsbridge.  \n\n\n\nDavid Baddiel is a comedian\, author\, screenwriter and television presenter. He also wrote the seminal football anthem Three Lions with Frank Skinner. \n\n\n\nDOORS OPEN 7 pm. A complimentary glass of Roebuck Estates vintage sparkling wine is included in the ticket price of £25. \n\n\n\nThe Kent House Series is a not-for-profit organisation. Tickets for this event are available here \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-god-desire-david-baddiel-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Kent House\, Rutland Gardens\, SW7 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T213000
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SUMMARY:1763: Complexities of Growth\, featuring Daniel Susskind
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to offer a platform for stimulating discussions\, networking\, and collaborative opportunities. \n​At this event\, hosted by the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) and Minerva University’s AI Consensus\, Daniel Susskind will present his new book and explore the complexities of growth with our interdisciplinary panelists. \n“For centuries economists have been preoccupied with the growth of nations. But the subject has proved elusive\, and many mysteries remain.” ~ Elhanan Helpman\, The Mystery of Economic Growth \nJoin us for a thought-provoking discussion at the intersection of economics\, technology\, and science\, hosted by the 1763 initiative — a collaborative society founded by students from the Minerva University and the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS). \nRefreshments and snacks will be provided! There will also be an opportunity to win cool prizes 🙂 \n​Following a Book Event of Daniel Susskind\, a networking session will ensue. \n​Event Highlights: \n​Keynote Presentation → Daniel Susskind\, presenting his new book\, Growth: A Reckoning. \nPanel Discussion on Growth: A Reckoning. \nAgenda:\n5:30- Doors Open \n​6:00 – The Presentation of Growth: The Reckoning (Economic Growth and its Limitations) – Daniel Susskind\, Research Professor @King’s College London \n​6:40 – Discussion on Growth: The Reckoning. With Sir Alan Wilson. Moderated by Ed Fidoe. \nInteractive Q&A: Audience members will have the opportunity to pose pre-selected questions to our panelists\, encouraging a dynamic exchange of ideas. The most insightful questions will be rewarded with complimentary copies of Growth: A Reckoning. Place your questions in the signup form\, and prepare to ask them on stage\, as part of the panel. \n​7:15-7:30 – Book Signing Session\, Networking\, Refreshments \n7:30-9:15 – Launch Event of 1763\, Networking. With ​Bronwyn Kunhardt\, ​Łukasz Rzeczkowski\, and Dr Maciej Kawecki. \nAbout the Hosts \n“What if we start a cultural movement that enables us to think about the multiplicities and refractions of the value that we can create?” \n1763 is a collaborative society recently established by the students of Minerva University and LIS (London Interdisciplinary School). We aim to broaden the educational frontiers worldwide by collecting best practices and ways of thinking that embrace complexity\, interdisciplinary problem-solving\, and global immersion\, as well as facilitate dialogue that inspires innovation and cultivates future-ready leaders. \n​This event will take place at 42 London\, the globally-expanding coding school offering an innovative curriculum for individuals to learn programming and join the growing community of skilled coders worldwide. The director of 42 London\, Bronwyn Kunhardt\, will be joining our convening.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/1763-navigating-complexities-of-growth-in-modern-society-featuring-daniel-susskind/
LOCATION:42 London\, 30 Millbank\, London\, SW1P 4DU
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Debates,Events in London,Literature,Politics
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SUMMARY:THERESA MAY – THE ABUSE OF POWER
DESCRIPTION:The Kent House Series is privileged to welcome the former Prime Minister Theresa May to Kent House in Knightsbridge on Wednesday 10 April 2024. \n\n\n\nMrs May served as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019. Previously a member of David Cameron’s cabinet from 2010 to 2016\, has been Member of Parliament for Maidenhead in Berkshire since 1997.  She was the UK’s second female prime minister after Margaret Thatcher\, and the first woman to hold two of the Great Offices of State. \n\n\n\nShe will be in conversation with Matt Stadlen at 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nDOORS OPEN 7pm. Complimentary glass of Roebuck Estates vintage sparkling wine is included in the ticket price of £25. \n\n\n\nThe Kent House Series is a not for profit organisation. Tickets for this event are available here
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/theresa-may-the-abuse-of-power/
LOCATION:Kent House\, Rutland Gardens\, SW7 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent House Series":MAILTO:christine@kenthouseseries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T210000
DTSTAMP:20240213T023427Z
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SUMMARY:THE TWIST OF A KNIFE - AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY HOROWITZ
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our March 2024 author talk with ANTHONY HOROWITZ at Kent House in Knightsbridge. This brilliant crime novelist and award-winning TV scriptwriter will be in conversation with Sophia Money-Coutts\, talking about James Bond\, Sherlock Holmes\, and his recent ‘Hawthorne and Horowitz novel\, The Twist of a Knife. \n\n\n\nThe author of the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider\, ANTHONY HOROWITZ\, is also responsible for creating and writing some of the UK’s most loved and successful TV series\, including Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War. \n\n\n\n‘EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS’SUNDAY TIMES \n\n\n\nDOORS OPEN 7 pm. A complimentary glass of Roebuck Estates vintage sparkling wine is included in the ticket price of £25. \n\n\n\nThe Kent House Series is a not-for-profit organisation. Tickets for this event are available here. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-twist-of-a-knife-an-evening-with-anthony-horowitz/
LOCATION:Kent House Knightsbridge\, Rutland Gardens\, London SW7 1BX\, London
CATEGORIES:Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T210000
DTSTAMP:20240212T120412Z
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SUMMARY:UNLAWFUL KILLINGS - TALES FROM THE OLD BAILEY
DESCRIPTION:“There are a lot of ways you can kill someone. I know because I’ve seen most of them at close quarters”  Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at historic Kent House in Knightsbridge to listen to Wendy Joseph who has written Unlawful Killings – a fascinating insight into what it is like adjudicating on life changing murder cases.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are selling fast\, so visit The Kent House Series website to book your place now.  £25 including a complimentary glass of Roebuck Estates vintage fizz.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/unlawful-killings/
LOCATION:Kent House\, Rutland Gardens\, SW7 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240216T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240216T233000
DTSTAMP:20240212T054026Z
CREATED:20240212T054023Z
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SUMMARY:RAW: Uncensored Storytelling\, Art & Music
DESCRIPTION:Described as “one of the best nights out in London”\, RAW is not your typical night out – and is a status quo-shifting event format that is the first of its kind. Conceived by a woman with a penchant for collecting stories and speaking to strangers\, RAW is produced by a female-led group of badass\, good-hearts and tribe of tribes called What Does Not. \n\n\n\nIt combines vibes for miles in the coolest venues\, the serendipitous connection with incredible humans from all backgrounds\, thought-provoking art and great music. All of this is bound together by everyday people’s highs\, lows and diversity of true stories – through the lens of a theme. To top it off\, the RAW has a noble vision underpinning its sass: to move the dial on the status quo of division and disconnection. \n\n\n\nThe theme for Feb 16th is CONFESSIONS. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Shoreditch Arts Club as we explore everything from secrets and things that happen behind closed doors and sealed lips. To insights and tales never told before in a public forum\, we’ll explore sauciness and shame\, the facade before the vulnerability\, and the reconciliation that comes with disclosure. Whether CONFESSIONS means lifting a burden or the power of acknowledgement\, we’ll explore the true stories that bring the theme to life.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/raw-uncensored-storytelling-art-music/
LOCATION:Shoreditch Arts Club\, 6 Redchurch St\, London\, E2 7DD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Conversation,Entertainment,Events in London,Literature,Live Music,Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="What Does Not":MAILTO:hey@whatdoesnot.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240216T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240218T180000
DTSTAMP:20240103T150523Z
CREATED:20240103T150522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T150523Z
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SUMMARY:London Bookshop Crawl 2024
DESCRIPTION:A three-day celebration of bookshops across London featuring downloadable itineraries\, group bookshops\, online events\, book swaps\, the Big Bookish Quiz\, and special offers in selected bookshops. \n\n\n\nThe London Bookshop Crawl is a fun way to connect with fellow book lovers while discovering and supporting excellent independent\, secondhand\, and charity bookshops across the city. \n\n\n\nThis is the 9th year of the annual London Bookshop Crawl\, which takes place to cheer up the otherwise reasonably slow retail month of February\, get book lovers together and celebrate the huge variety of bookshops across the city. \n\n\n\nJoin in with our in-person and online events\, or use the downloadable itineraries\, Big List of bookshops and Bookshop Crawl ID card (available in the Welcome Pack) to do your own thing! Share the bookshop love by using #LondonBookshopCrawl throughout the weekend\, and make new book-loving friends by booking to come along to one of the Group Bookshop Crawls\, the Book Swap\, or the Big Bookish Quiz\, which will be raising money for literacy charity Give a Book.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/london-bookshop-crawl-2024/
LOCATION:London\, City Wide\, London
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free Events,Literature,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T200000
DTSTAMP:20231211T172412Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Treasure Chest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this celebratory evening with a \nmusical offering and festive spirited \nrefreshments at Pritchard & Ure\, nestled \non the mezzanine level above Camden \nGarden Centre. Leave your expectations \nat the foot of the staircase that leads up \nto this tenderly curated dining and \nliterary space. We encourage you to \nwallow and discover books\, period \nfurniture and beguiling curios\, and enjoy \nthe company you will be in.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/musical-treasure-chest/
CATEGORIES:Literature,Music,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T203000
DTSTAMP:20231129T160500Z
CREATED:20231129T160450Z
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SUMMARY:Carols for Pro Bono 2023
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Carol Concert ‘Carols for Pro Bono’\, is due to take place on Thursday 14th December at 6.15 pm at the historic Temple Church in the heart of Legal London. We are delighted that the Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr\, actors Stephen Mangan\, and Alex Macqueen will be joining the London Collegium Musicum on the evening to deliver the celebrity readings. \n\n\n\nFunds raised from the carols will be donated equally to LawWorks and our sister charity\, Advocate\, which will allow them to continue to connect volunteer solicitors and barristers across England and Wales with people in need of legal advice who are not eligible for legal aid and cannot afford to pay and with the not-for-profit organisations that support them. \n\n\n\nLast year\, the Carols welcomed over 300 people to kick start the festive season\, raising over £20\,000 for both charities. This year\, we hope to hit the highest notes and raise more\, enabling us to continue supporting those navigating the justice system alone and improving access to justice for everybody. \n\n\n\nTickets cost £60.00\, including a delicious sparkling wine and mince pie reception.  \n\n\n\nExclusive tickets are selling fast; join in the Christmas cheer and reserve your exclusive ticket now. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, with the concert beginning at 6:15 pm. The concert will last for an hour and will include carols\, readings and musicians. \n\n\n\nWould it be possible for you to list our concert in your website\, London Events Calendar? This would be a great help in achieving our target of selling out.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/carols-for-pro-bono-2023/
LOCATION:Historic Temple Church in the heart of Legal London\, London
CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Christmas Events,Events in London,Literature,Live Music,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T213000
DTSTAMP:20231125T035558Z
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SUMMARY:Vojtěch Mašek: The Sisters Dietl + Arvéd
DESCRIPTION:A book launch and conversation with Vojtěch Mašek followed by the screening of Vojtěch Mašek’s multi-award-winning film\, Arvéd. \n\n\n\n\nA multi-layered story uncovering a kind of mysterious evil hovering above two ageing sisters. Its mood is reminiscent of Charles Burns’s Black Hole\, but more in a…Czech way. Reflex \n\n\n\n\nVojtěch Mašek\, acclaimed Czech comic book author\, screenwriter and film director discusses with Peter Kesser\, The Sisters Dietl\, the best Czech graphic novel of 2018. Described as a mix of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and Jaroslav Dietl’s The Hospital at the Edge of the Town series\, this horror detective story follows two sisters after one is subjected to what appears to be a brutal attack. Using varied cultural references as his inspiration  and drawing on memories of childhood fears\, and the desire for a safe hiding place\, Mašek explores identity change\, doppelgängers\, hallucination and altered states of mind to build up a multi-layered story complemented by a unique multi-layered art style. \n\n\n\nVojtěch Mašek\, The Sisters Dietl\, transl. Julia and Peter Sherwood\, Centrala Books 2021 \n\n\n\nFollowed by the screening of Vojtěch Mašek’s award-winning film\, Arvéd.\n\n\n\nArvéd\n\n\n\nVojtěch Mašek\,Czech Republic\, Slovakia  2022\, 120´Cast: Michal Kern\, Saša Rašilov\, Vojtěch Vodochodský\, Jaroslav Plesl \n\n\n\nA fascinating insight into the life and mind of Jiří Arvéd Smíchovský (1898–1951)\, a charismatic hermeticist and occultist\, who in his quest for knowledge) became first a Nazi collaborator\, then informer and witness in communist show trials. He makes a Faustian pact with Plaček\, a secret police investigator whose life he saved during the war. Plaček ensures that Arvéd gets life imprisonment instead of a death sentence and offers a deal: a rare occult book for each soul delivered. Arvéd (a superb Michal Kern) plays his role in the trials even when the political tide turns. Highly stylised\, this a remarkable thriller that delves into the maze of the deteriorating mind of a man who sells his soul. \n\n\n\nBest Film\, Best Screenplay\, Best Actor Awards at Czech Film Critics Awards 2022\n\n\n\nAbout Vojtěch Mašek\n\n\n\nVojtěch Mašek (b. 1977) is a comic book author and artist\, screenwriter and playwright. He co-wrote the screenplays for The Little Crusader (2017)\, which won best film award at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival\, and Occupation (2021)\, winner of three Czech Lion Awards\, and wrote and directed the multi-award winning film Arvéd. His children’s book Puppet\, Plum Pit\, Plum\, Plank and Back to Puppet (2018)\, with a story by Mašek and art by Chrudoš Valoušek\, won the prestigious Bologna Ragazzi Award. His comic books have received eight Muriel Awards. Since 2002 he and Džian Baban have been developing the surreally farcical world of Monstrkabaret Freda Brunolda (Fred Brunold’s Monster Cabaret)\, which has appeared in five comic books\, more than a dozen stage adaptations and in short films. They have also written two award-winning graphic novels with art by Jiří Grus. Mašek also worked with the writer Marek Šindelka on the contemporary graphic novel Svatá Barbora (Saint Barbara)\, art by Marek Pokorný\, 2018.  Mašek is the author of the internet hit Recykliteratura\, which builds on the avant-garde tradition of associative montages using photographs and texts found in books and magazines. \n\n\n\n\nAdmission: £7 (+ Eventbrite fee)\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\nPart of the 27th Made In Prague Festival (3rd November – 10th December 2023) organized by the Czech Centre London.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/vojtech-masek-the-sisters-dietl-arved/
LOCATION:Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, London\, London
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Films,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T220000
DTSTAMP:20231114T142634Z
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SUMMARY:When you are in a dark room\, you learn to do a simple move: to push the switch and turn on the light… simple\, isn’t it?
DESCRIPTION:For some\, life is an adventure\, a beautiful or challenging one. For others\, it is a simple or complicated journey or a mountain difficult to climb\, and there are those who consider it a miracle regardless of any difficulties or conveniences that may exist.Does the thread of Ariadne\, leading us out of the labyrinth\, exist? And where do the Socratic “know thyself”\, Science\, Art and Philosophy meet our everyday lives? Is the world the way you see it? And what does “see” mean in this instance? And\, in the end… can it be something so simple as pushing the switch and turning on the light in a dark room?Join us to find the answers!Friday 17/11\, 19:15\, at the Hellenic Centre London!Free entry! \n\n\n\nBooking on 07960 797 435 or at info@omilos-eksipiretiton.gr
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/when-you-are-in-a-dark-room-you-learn-to-do-a-simple-move-to-push-the-switch-and-turn-on-the-light-simple-isnt-it/
LOCATION:The Hellenic Centre\, 16-18 Paddington Street\, Marylebone\, London\, W1U 5AS
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Literature,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231223T170000
DTSTAMP:20231031T074940Z
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SUMMARY:St. Pancras International: Christmas Grotto
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to embark on a magical journey this Christmas! Look no further than Father Christmas’ enchanting Grotto with Sharky and George at St. Pancras International. Nestled within the heart of this iconic London station\, Father Christmas’ Grotto is a festive haven where the spirit of Christmas comes alive and promises memories for the entire family.  \n\n\n\nA Tale of Christmas Magic  \n\n\n\nVisitors will be transported into a whimsical world straight out of your favourite Christmas storybooks. Adorned with enchanting decor inspired by classic tales\, it will create a cosy and nostalgic atmosphere that both children and adults will adore. The blend of traditional Christmas elements and beloved literary themes makes St. Pancras’ grotto unique.  \n\n\n\nMeet Father Christmas  \n\n\n\nThe highlight of this magical experience is\, of course\, the chance to meet Father Christmas himself as he waits to catch his train up North and has found time to see some very lucky children. Children will have the opportunity to sit with him\, share their Christmas wishes\, and receive a token gift.   \n\n\n\nMischief with Christmas Elves  \n\n\n\nBut the fun doesn’t stop with Father Christmas! Mischievous elves will be on hand to spread laughter and joy throughout the grotto. Children can play\, chat\, and will have the opportunity to create their own Christmas decorations to take away with them. It’s an interactive experience that adds an extra layer of magic to the visit.  \n\n\n\nAccess Exclusive Discounts \n\n\n\nGet the Christmas shopping done and dusted early + conveniently! After Father Christmas and his helpers have welcomed visitors through their grotto\, each grotto ticket purchased will include exclusive discounts available from the wealth of in-station restaurants and retailers available at St. Pancras International to extend the festive feeling.  \n\n\n\n\nHamleys are offering 20% off full-price items for grotto ticket holders* \n\n\n\nHatchards are offering 20% off full-price items for grotto ticket holders*\n\n\n\nSearcys are offering a free dessert for children with Christmas Grotto tickets**\n\n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit  \n\n\n\nFather Christmas’ Grotto at St. Pancras is open on various dates from November 17th to December 23rd\, making it easy for families to fit this magical experience into their busy schedules. Be sure to book your tickets in advance\, as this beloved attraction tends to fill up quickly! While you visit the station\, you will also be able to experience the St. Pancras Christmas Tree\, one of London’s most iconic Christmas displays. This has taken many forms over the years\, from a bold Tiffany & Co robot to a beautiful Lancôme light show carousel and even an intricate tree made entirely from Lego. \n\n\n\nBook now\, and let the festivities begin!  \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nAdditional information:  \n\n\n\nOpening dates: Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays between 17th November to 17th December. Daily between 18th December to 23rd December \n\n\n\nDuration: 15 minutes per visit  \n\n\n\nAge requirement: The sessions are suitable for children ages 2-11 \n\n\n\nLocation: The Grand Terrace\, St. Pancras International Station \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The event is wheelchair accessible  \n\n\n\nCost/Tickets: £25 per ticket.  The price includes entry for one child and two adults.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/st-pancras-international-christmas-grotto/
LOCATION:The Grand Terrace\, St. Pancras International Station\, London
CATEGORIES:Children,Christmas Shopping,Entertainment,Literature,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="HS1":MAILTO:HS1@fleishman.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T203000
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SUMMARY:The Book of Prague; A City in Short Fiction
DESCRIPTION:The winner of two Magnesia Litera Awards Marek Šindelka\, the book´s co-editor Jan Zikmund and writer Veronika Bendová will launch an anthology of short stories by the ten of city´s most famous writers\, including the illustrious Bohumil Hrabal\, that present Prague in a completely new light. Away from the Old Town Square\, these stories take us into less-visited corners of Prague: from the steep streets of the proudly edgy Žižkov neighbourhood\, to the flood-ravished suburb of Karlín\, from the tensions experienced by the city’s Romani community to the dehumanising post-war redevelopment of areas like Libeň proving that there are always sides to a city’s character you would never have imagined. A discussion chaired by Ra Page\, editor in chief of Comma Press. \n\n\n\n\nThe Book of PragueA City in Short FictionEdited by Ivana Myšková & Jan ZikmundPublished by: Comma PressThe book was published through the instigation and support of the Czech Literary Centre  Featuring: Bohumil Hrabal \, Michal Ajvaz\, Irena Dousková  \, Simona Bohatá \, Jan Zábrana \, Petr Borkovec \, Marek Šindelka\, Patrik Banga \, Veronika Bendová & Marie Stryjová \nFormat: PaperbackBook type: AnthologyISBN-13: 9781912697786Published: 05 Oct 2023https://commapress.co.uk/books/the-book-of-prague \n\nAdmission: £5 (+Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nAbout our guests\nVeronika Bendová (1974) was born in Prague and has spent her whole life there. She studied film screenwriting and dramaturgy at the FAMU film academy in the city and has devoted most of her adult life to raising her five children. She made her literary debut in 2012 with the novel Nonstop Eufrat\, which has been translated into Spanish. She followed this in 2019 with Vytěženej kraj (A Depleted Land)\, which was shortlisted for the prose category of the Magnesia Litera Award. She also occasionally publishes short stories. She currently works as an editor at the Twentieth Century Memorial Museum\, an institution documenting and preserving the memory of regimes and events in the former Czechoslovakia. \nMarek Šindelka (1984) studied Cultural Studies at Charles University in Prague and screenwriting at the FAMU film academy. His debut poetry collection\, Strychnin a jiné básně (Strychnine and Other Poems\, 2005)\, won the Jiří Orten Award for writers under thirty. His novels and short story collections have been translated into several languages\, including English\, French and Dutch\, and have won two Magnesia Litera awards. The short story “Realities” featured in this book comes from his collection of interlinked short stories Mapa Anny (A Map of Anna\, 2014). \nPaul Kaye (1969) was born in Bolton in the UK\, and after studying biology and French at university\, moved to Bratislava\, Slovakia\, shortly after the break-up of Czechoslovakia. While teaching English he began picking up the local languages\, later moving into radio journalism and translation. He then worked for a decade as an environment policy journalist in Brussels\, where he lives and now works as a translator for the European Union. \nJan Zikmund (1992) works for the Czech Literary Centre where he is primarily responsible for the promotion of Czech literature in English-speaking countries. He is also an editor of the English-language literary magazine B O D Y. He is currently a member of the jury of the Magnesia Litera Award for Poetry\, the most prestigious Czech literary award. \nRa Page (1972) is the CEO and Founder of Comma Press. He has edited over 20 anthologies\, including The City Life Book of Manchester Short Stories (Penguin\, 1999)\, The New Uncanny (winner of the Shirley Jackson Award\, 2008)\, and most recently Resist: Stories of Uprising (2019). He has coordinated a number of publisher development initiatives\, including Literature Northwest (2004-2013)\, and the Northern Fiction Alliance (2016-present). He is a former journalist and has also worked as a producer and director on a number of short films. He read Physics at Balliol College\, Oxford and has an MA in English from the University of Manchester. Ra has been recognised by the h100 Awards for the last two years running (2019/2020) for his contribution to the Publishing & Writing industry in the UK\, and was included in The Bookseller 150 list in 2020\, their annual guide to the book trade’s most influential figures. \nOrganised in collaboration with the Czech Literary Centre \nPart of the 27th Made In Prague Festival (3rd November – 10th December 2023) organized by the Czech Centre London.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-book-of-prague-a-city-in-short-fiction/
LOCATION:Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, London\, London
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature
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SUMMARY:The British Academy Book Prize Winner's Announcement Event 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. \n\n\n\nAwarded annually since 2013\, the British Academy’s £25\,000 non-fiction book prize recognises work that searches for truth and reason in difficult places and shines a light on the connections and divisions that shape cultural identity worldwide. \n\n\n\nThe six shortlisted books are: \n\n\n\n\nRed Memory: Living\, Remembering and Forgetting China’s Cultural Revolution by Tania Branigan\n\n\n\nCourting India: England\, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire by Nandini Das\n\n\n\nThe Violence of Colonial Photography by Daniel Foliard\n\n\n\nBlack Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation by Kris Manjapra\n\n\n\nPapyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World by Irene Vallejo\n\n\n\nRitual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living by Dimitris Xygalatas\n\n\n\n\nYou can find out more about the shortlisted books\, and order a copy\, via the London Review Bookshop.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-british-academy-book-prize-winners-announcement-event-2023/
LOCATION:Online – Vimeo\, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace\, St James\, London\, SW1Y 5AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Events in London,Free Events,Literature
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SUMMARY:The British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding Shortlist Event 2023
DESCRIPTION:Meet the authors shortlisted for the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding at this special in-person and online event organised in partnership with the London Review Bookshop. \n\n\n\nAwarded annually since 2013\, the British Academy’s £25\,000 non-fiction book prize recognises work that searches for truth and reason in difficult places and shines a light on the connections and divisions that shape cultural identity worldwide. \n\n\n\nJoin the six shortlisted authors for an exploration of urgent and globally significant topics. This event will be chaired by the award-winning journalist Rosie Goldsmith. \n\n\n\nShortlisted authors and books: \n\n\n\n\nTania Branigan\, Red Memory: Living\, Remembering and Forgetting China’s Cultural Revolution\n\n\n\nNandini Das*\, Courting India: England\, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire\n\n\n\nDaniel Foliard\, The Violence of Colonial Photography\n\n\n\nKris Manjapra\, Black Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation\n\n\n\nIrene Vallejo\, Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World\n\n\n\nDimitris Xygalatas\, Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living\n\n\n\n\n*Nandini Das will be present remotely at this event. \n\n\n\nChair: Rosie Goldsmith\, Journalist and Broadcaster\, Founder and Director of the European Literature Network. \n\n\n\n*This is a hybrid event – this event will be streamed virtually on Vimeo.*
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-british-academy-book-prize-for-global-cultural-understanding-shortlist-event-2023/
LOCATION:The British Academy\, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace\, London\, SW1Y 5AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Free Events,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T183000
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SUMMARY:Olivette Otele in conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Olivette Otele at the Museum of London Docklands for a special in-conversation with Renée Landell\, highlighting the role of Black women in resistance\, abolition and anti-colonial movements across the globe. From Queen Nzinga to Fanny Coker\, hear the stories of revolutionary sisters inspired by this year’s Black History Month theme: ‘Saluting Our Sisters’. \n\n\n\nOlivette Otele is a Distinguished Research Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery at SOAS\, University of London. She has written numerous scholarly papers and books\, including African Europeans: an Untold History (2020) and has been a broadcaster and consultant on numerous films and documentaries\, including Netflix’s African Queens (2023). She also works extensively with policymakers and institutions to engage with histories of colonial slavery and restorative justice strategies. \n\n\n\nRenée Landell is a writer\, literary critic and cultural historian. She is the founder of Beyond Margins UK\, a race equity and justice movement and runs events and designs strategies for UK universities\, museums\, charities and other organisations. \n\n\n\nBlack History Month 2023 #SalutingOurSisters
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/olivette-otele-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Museum of London Docklands\, No.1 Warehouse\, West India Quay\, London E14 4AL\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Conversation,Education,Events in London,History,History,Literature,Museums,People,Politics,Seminars,Women,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Poetry Brothel: An immersive literary cabaret
DESCRIPTION:You stand in a dark room\, swirling ice in an empty glass\, wondering if the frosty feeling in your heart will ever thaw.A shadowy silhouette shrouded in purple light approaches you.Their voice is soft and low; the velvet grace of the words\, the transcendent covenant\, is just a sketch of the things to come. \nYour pulse quickens\, and the breath catches on your lips. \n \nThe Poetry Brothel is an immersive and captivating performance that aims to revive poetry as a communal experience reminiscent of ancient rituals and ceremonies. Its rotating cast of poets adopts unique personas to cater to different poetic tastes. For a fee\, you can indulge in a one-on-one poetry session\, where the beauty of words is exclusively yours to relish. This extraordinary show transcends the confines of traditional poetry\, reclaiming its essence and uplifting our communities.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-poetry-brothel-an-immersive-literary-cabaret/
LOCATION:the century club\, 61-63 Shaftesbury Ave\, London\, W1D 6LQ
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events in London,Literature,Live Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The bloody poets":MAILTO:thebloodypoets@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2023 LONDON ¡DADA!: An Evening of Disruptive and Provocative Poetry\, Performance and Music
DESCRIPTION:Internationally-renowned New York publisher Three Rooms Press will host an evening of contemporary Dada performance and poetry on Sunday\, 10 September\, at Candid Arts Centre in London (3 Torrens Street\, London EC1V 1NQ)\, to celebrate the release of MAINTENANT 17: A Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art. Doors open at 19:00; the show begins at 19:30. Admission is 10£. \nThe evening will feature dada performances from a range of performing artists\, poets\, and musicians including Derek Adams\, Mahnaz Badihian\, Sam Dodson\, Rachel Dixon\, Salvatore Esposito\, Massimo Fantuzzi\, Becky Fawcett\, John Goodby\, Yvonne Litschel\, D. M. Rice\, Santa Semeli\, Robin Tomens\, and Andriana Minou with Cooccolili (featuring Michalis Angelakis\, Dominique Chardonnay\, Artemis Ignatidou & Stella Parlavantza)\, as well as a dada overview from MAINTENANT editors Peter Carlaftes and Kat Georges. \nAt the event\, expect the unexpected\, including provocative poetry and disruptive performance that centres on the journal’s theme\, “Peacefire.” Guests and performers are encouraged to wear costumes in the spirit of Dada\, the influential anti-art movement that sprouted during World War I and has been influential in counterculture movements ever since\, including the Beat generation\, Fluxus\, punk\, hip hop and more. \nPrevious Three Rooms Press European Dada Salons have been the stuff of legend\, with events during the past decade in London\, Brussels\, Paris\, Bilbao\, Bastia\, and Florence. Each salon includes performances by local contributors to the critically-acclaimed annual contemporary dada journal\, Maintenant\, with five to fifteen performers per event. Performers are often in outlandish costumes and offer very imaginative presentations of conceptual artistry\, singing\, dancing\, and sound poetry\, among other acts. \nAdmission for this event is 10£. Although reservations are not required\, advance tickets may be purchased online after August 15. For additional information\, please email info@threeroomspress.com.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/2023-london-dada-an-evening-of-disruptive-and-provocative-poetry-performance-and-music/
LOCATION:Candid Arts Trust\, 3 Torrens Street\, London\, EC1V 1NQ
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature,Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:🏳️‍🌈SOUTHERN DECADENCE @ PLAQUEMINE LOCK🏳️‍🌈
DESCRIPTION:Southern Decadence is an annual celebration in New Orleans that brings together members of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies in a parade and continuous dance parties throughout the city. Attracting hundreds of thousands of partygoers each year\, Southern Decadence is a staple event in the state of Louisiana.  \n\n\n\nOur 2023 event will take place on Friday\, 1st September\, from 7pm. We will have live jazz and blues from the incredible international performer Georgia Crandon [7-8:30 PM] as well as a spectacular drag performance from London’s finest Victoria Sponge [9-10 PM]. Serving a selection of limited edition Southern Decadence cocktails and dishes as well as our regular menu\, we can ensure that the pub will be full of New Orleans spirit! \n\n\n\nOur 2023 event will take place on Friday\, 1st September\, from 7 pm. We will have live jazz and blues  from the incredible international performer\, Georgia Crandon [7-8:30PM] as well as a spectacular drag performance from London’s finest Victoria Sponge [9-10PM]. Serving a selection of limited edition Southern Decadence cocktails and dishes as well as our regular menu\, we can ensure that the pub will be full of New Orleans spirit! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBook a table HERE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/%f0%9f%8f%b3%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%88southern-decadence-plaquemine-lock%f0%9f%8f%b3%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%88/
LOCATION:Plaquemine Lock\, Angel Islington\, 139 Graham St\, N1 9LB
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events in London,Literature,Live Music,Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Thin Veil of London
DESCRIPTION:An unusual walk around the lesser-known corners of Holborn and Bloomsbury\, interwoven with mysteries from the stories of Arthur Machen. \n\n\n\n‘The best-guided walk I’ve ever been on.’ – Matt Brown\, Londonist \n\n\n\nThe stories of Arthur Machen (1863-1947) teem with sinister ancient pre-Christian horrors – troglodyte races and malevolent fauns – that lurk just beneath the surface of modern life. Yet for Machen\, these folklore evils were the flip side of a positive theology that invited the visionary to step through the veil of illusion into another world; a magical world. Sometimes the veil is lifted on ancient tumuli in the Welsh countryside of his childhood; often\, it can be found in a back street in London. \n\n\n\nThe Thin Veil of London takes up this theme. Much more than an ordinary tour\, it is a journey into the silent corners of Holborn and Bloomsbury. It is a journey into the worlds of Faery and science\, madness and ecstasy\, and what Machen called ‘the eternal beauty hidden beneath the crust of common and commonplace things; hidden and yet burning and glowing continually if you care to look with purged eyes’. \n\n\n\nThe walk begins in The Queen’s Larder pub in Bloomsbury and ends at another in the same area. See the Minimum Labyrinth website for more details.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-thin-veil-of-london/2023-06-22/
LOCATION:The Queen’s Larder\, 1 Queen's Square\, London\, WC1N 3AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,History,Literature,Pubs,Sports,Walking
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