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SUMMARY:Plume: A SW London Queer Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join Plume\, SW London’s queer writing collective\, for a night of playful writing exercises\, storytelling\, poetry and good vibes! \nCome hang out with Plume\, a new regular queer writing collective based in SW London! This in-person event (1st and 3rd Monday of each month) is all about sharing\, creating\, and celebrating queer voices through the art of writing. Whether you’re into poetry\, prose\, or just love a good story\, there’s a spot for you here. Bring your vibes\, your words\, and get ready to connect with a community of writers in a safe and welcoming space . See you there!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/plume-a-sw-london-queer-writing-collective/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Rose House\, 70 Barnes High Street\, London\, SW13 9LD\, 70 Barnes High Street\, London\, SW13 9LD\, London\, SW13 9LD
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Crafts,Literature,Networking,Performing Arts,Poetry,Workshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: A Sound So Very Loud • The story of Oasis with Ted Kessler and Hamish MacBain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unmissable night celebrating the music\, madness\, and enduring legacy of Oasis — one of Britain’s most explosive and influential bands.\nThrough the lens of A Sound So Very Loud — the definitive new book by acclaimed music journalists Ted Kessler and Hamish MacBain — this immersive evening dives deep into the songs\, stories\, and chaos that defined a generation. \nThe evening will be hosted by Daniel Rachel\, former musician-turned-award-winning and bestselling author whose previous works include: Isle of Noises: Conversations with Great British Songwriters\, Walls Come Tumbling Down: The Music & Politics of Rock Against Racism\, 2 Tone and Red Wedge and most recently This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll: Pop Music\, The Swastika and The Third Reich (nominated for The Penderyn Music Book prize). \nTickets available here and currently on a limited 2-4-1 offer – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-play-sessions-live-forever-the-story-of-oasis-tickets-1984712337027?keep_tld=true \nThe night includes:\n🎤 Book Talk & Q&A\nGo behind the music with two writers who were there from the start. From Supersonic to Champagne Supernova\, uncover the real stories behind Oasis’s biggest hits and the creative friction that made them legendary. Signed copies of A Sound So Very Loud will be available for purchase. \n🎧 Listening Party\nLose yourself in the anthems\, deep cuts\, and hidden gems that shaped the Britpop era. Expect nostalgia\, sing-alongs\, and maybe even a surprise or two. \n👥 About the Authors\nHamish MacBain\nA former writer at NME from 2004 to 2010\, MacBain had a front-row seat to the breakup of Oasis. He penned the words in the band’s final official tour programme and was en route to review their last UK show when it was cancelled. He co-authored Any Road Will Get Us There (If We Don’t Know Where We’re Going) with Noel Gallagher in 2018\, and his sleevenotes for the Be Here Now reissue were featured in the Chasing the Sun: 1993–1997 Oasis exhibition. \nTed Kessler\nKessler was on staff at NME from 1993 to 2003 before joining Q magazine\, where he worked for sixteen years\, including four as editor. He first interviewed Oasis in 1994 around their debut single Supersonic\, and his final interview with the band was in Amsterdam in 2009\, just before their split. Since then\, he’s written five Liam Gallagher cover interviews and remains one of the most trusted voices on the band’s legacy. \nThe Long Play Sessions\nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, a curated series hosted by ICMP celebrating some of the most influential voices writing about music today. Each session goes beyond the page\, offering live conversation\, cultural context and creative insight into the stories that shape music history. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for an essential evening exploring one of the loudest\, boldest and most influential moments in British music history.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-a-sound-so-very-loud-the-story-of-oasis-with-ted-kessler-and-hamish-macbain/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature,Music,Writers
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SUMMARY:Laetitia Barbier: Heads Will Roll—and Perhaps Fly: The Literary and Visual Legacy of the Guillotine in France
DESCRIPTION:The French guillotine stands as one of the most charged instruments of modernity: an engineering feat codified in the late eighteenth century to rationalize state execution\, with the ambition of rendering it more egalitarian and—strikingly to us today—more humane. Yet its function cannot be disentangled from the profound psychic and cultural shockwaves it produced\, particularly during the Reign of Terror\, when mechanized death transformed the executioner into a mere agent and the act itself became at once spectacle and routine. \nWhat is remarkable is not only its political significance\, but the rich afterlife it generated across artistic and literary domains. Reports of post-mortem blinking\, animated bodies\, and an obsessive fascination with severed\, seemingly “living” heads reveal a collective preoccupation with the limits of vitality. Imbued with an uncanny persistence\, these fragments blur the threshold between life and death\, returning as motifs that oscillate between horror\, fascination\, and a dark aesthetic charge within the artistic production of the period. \nBy tracing the guillotine’s visual and literary haunting manifestations in 19th and 20th century France\, we begin to grasp its peculiar legacy: not merely as a technology in the service of abjection\, but as an ambiguously potent image-making force that continues to shape the imagination. \nFrench-born Laetitia Barbier is a tarot teacher\, cartomancer\, and independent scholar. She is the author of Tarot and Divination Cards: A Visual Archive (2021) and Jesus Now: Contemporary Art + Pop Culture. She holds a BA in Art History from Sorbonne University (2009) and served as Head Librarian and Programming Director at Morbid Anatomy from 2012 to 2024. Her work explores art\, esoterica\, and the cultural function of images\, with a particular interest in their symbolic and historical resonances. She lives in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/laetitia-barbier-heads-will-roll-and-perhaps-fly-the-literary-and-visual-legacy-of-the-guillotine-in-france/
LOCATION:Arc Space London\, 13 Tottenham Mews\, London\, W1T 4AQ
CATEGORIES:Arts,History,Literature
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SUMMARY:Darcey Steinke & Octavia Bright: Writing the Body in Pain
DESCRIPTION:Darcey Steinke’s This Is the Door: Notes from a Body in Pain is a profound and searching examination of pain\, moving organ by organ through the body (spine\, knees\, skin) while weaving together personal experience with literature\, art\, and medicine. From surgery to pilgrimage\, from Frida Kahlo’s pain diaries to encounters with physicians\, Steinke asks: what does pain do to us\, and what might it make possible? She is joined by Octavia Bright\, whose memoir\, This Ragged Grace\, charts a different yet equally visceral journey through addiction\, recovery\, and renewal.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/darcey-steinke-octavia-bright-writing-the-body-in-pain/
LOCATION:Libreria Bookshop\, 65 Hanbury Street\, London\, E1 5JP
CATEGORIES:Alternative Medicine,Arts,Community Events,Conversation,Events in London,Free Events,Health,Health Education,Literature,Pop Up,Society,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Dan Jennings with Paul Weller Dancing Through the Fire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate and expansive evening with award‑winning broadcaster and journalist Dan Jennings\, as he discusses DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE: The Authorised Oral History of Paul Weller\, the first fully authorised and definitive oral account of one of Britain’s most influential and enduring musical figures. \nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series celebrating transformative writers\, artists and cultural voices who shape how we understand music\, identity and creative expression. Each session opens a window into the stories behind the art — blending conversation\, cultural history and lived experience. \nHosting the evening will be acclaimed author Daniel Rachel and joining as a guest will be Go! Discs founder Andy Macdonald. \nIn DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE\, Jennings traces the extraordinary creative life of Paul Weller\, from the explosive urgency of The Jam\, through the ambitious sophistication of The Style Council\, to a prolific and uncompromising solo career spanning more than three decades. Built from over 200 hours of interviews with more than 250 contributors\, including Weller himself; the book offers an unprecedented\, collective portrait of a musician whose influence has defined generations. \nDrawing on unique access to Weller’s inner circle of family\, friends\, bandmates\, producers and collaborators\, Jennings reveals the drive\, discipline and restless creativity behind a career that continually resisted nostalgia and commercial complacency. The result is candid\, generous and richly revealing — capturing not just the myth\, but the man at the centre of one of British music’s most remarkable artistic journeys. \nFar more than a standard biography\, DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE explores the realities of longevity\, reinvention and creative survival. It reflects on class\, culture\, fandom and the personal cost of sustaining artistic integrity in the public eye\, while charting how Weller became one of the very few artists to achieve Number One albums across five consecutive decades. \nPaul Weller’s story — creative\, uncompromising and continually evolving\, speaks to anyone who cares about music as a cultural force. It asks what it takes to remain vital\, curious and true to yourself when the world expects you to stand still. \nAlready hailed by critics as a landmark work of music journalism\, DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE is being recognised as the definitive account of one of Britain’s greatest artists. \nTickets available here and currently on a limited 2-4-1 offer – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-play-sessions-dan-jennings-paul-weller-dancing-through-the-fire-tickets-1987599404323?aff=oddtdtcreator \nWhat to Expect\n\nA talk from Dan Jennings exploring the making of DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE\, the interview process\, and the challenge of capturing a living legend through many voices\nIn‑depth discussion of creativity\, longevity\, reinvention and artistic integrity across five decades of British music\nBehind‑the‑scenes insight into Jennings’ unprecedented access to Paul Weller and his closest collaborators\nReflections on class\, fandom\, cultural legacy and why Weller’s music continues to resonate across generations\nAudience Q&A\, offering the chance to engage directly with Jennings about his research\, the writing process and Paul Weller’s cultural impact\nBook signing — bring your copy or purchase one on the night\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a thoughtful\, energising and unforgettable evening celebrating one of modern music’s most vital and uncompromising creative figures. \n\n\n\nLocation\nThe Venue\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-dan-jennings-with-paul-weller-dancing-through-the-fire/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature,Music,Writers
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: April
DESCRIPTION:The world changes: we make new poetry to vandalise literary forms or retrieve those we need to renew. We make new poetry to hybridise new species of understanding and reframe consciousness. We make new poetry to have a good time. Readings\, recitations\, incantations and events from established and upstart poets\, word artists\, ranters\, spell-casters\, rappers……and you if you want.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-april/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Literature,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cockpit Theatre":MAILTO:reception@thecockpit.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181228
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SUMMARY:Mythic Imagination –  Writing Course
DESCRIPTION:Six-week creative writing course with London writer and storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton inspired by fairytales and myths.\n  \nThursdays 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm: March 13\, March 20\, March 27\, April 3\, April 10\, April 17 2025\nSouth London Theatre\, the Old Fire Station\, 2A Norwood High St\, West Norwood\, London SE27 9NS\nCost: £90.00 (plus Eventbrite fee)\nTickets https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1143996086089?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThe imagination is boundless\, and over six weeks\, you will explore some vivid and lasting images found in fairytales\, myths and legends and use them as starting points for your writing. Pomme will guide you through playful and creative tasks and guided prompts. Each session will draw on a variety of sources to inspire creativity: images in myths\, fairytale settings and characters; our surroundings\, local legends and folklore; nature; family stories; dreams; observations\, the senses; cultural and social history; structural patterns in fairytales and myths; memories you feel safe to explore. This course is open to everyone. The course will be supportive\, enabling\, thoughtful and focused. This course will not critique your writing or give detailed feedback on your work. Bring your favourite notebook and pen or laptop. And bring a flask of tea if you want to sip a hot drink while you write. Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1143996086089?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mythic-imagination-writing-course/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:South London Theatre\, 2a Norwood Road\, London\, SE27 9NS
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Events,Literature,Workshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Erev Yom HaShoah: ‘People Without History Are Dust’: An In Conversation with Dr Anna Hájková and Rabbi Kamila Kopřivová
DESCRIPTION:Where are the stories of great queer love in the Shoah? There are almost none. Dr Anna Hájková examines why the history of same-sex desire during the Shoah – queerness among Jews persecuted by the Nazis for their race – is largely absent from history books\, and how restoring these narratives can contribute to a more inclusive understanding of the Holocaust. \nBased on extensive archival research and oral histories\, her book\, recently awarded the 75th National Jewish Book Award in the Holocaust category\, offers concise\, accessible insight into the queer history of the Holocaust for both general readers and specialists. On Monday\, 13th April\, Anna will discuss her research in conversation with Rabbi Kamila Kopřivová on the occasion of Yom HaShoah\, the annual day of Holocaust remembrance in the Jewish calendar. \n\n6.30 pm – Erev Yom HaShoah Service\n7 pm – In Conversation\, followed by Q&A and refreshments\nEarly Bird Tickets: £15 members / £20 non-members\nEarly bird ends Monday\, 6 April\nBOOK NOW\n\nDr Anna Hájková is a Reader of modern European continental history at the University of Warwick. She is the author of\, among others\, The Last Ghetto: An Everyday History of Theresienstadt (2020) and People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust (2025)\, which won the 75th National Jewish Book Award in the Holocaust category in February. Hájková is the pioneer of queer Holocaust history.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/erev-yom-hashoah-people-without-history-are-dust-an-in-conversation-with-dr-anna-hajkova-and-rabbi-kamila-koprivova/
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,History,Literature,Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions - Melissa Auf der Maur - Even the Good Girls Will Cry - Book Launch & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Long Play Sessions: Melissa Auf der Maur with Even the Good Girls Will Cry\nSat 11 Apr 2026 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM The Venue\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA \nAn Afternoon with Melissa Auf der Maur – Even the Good Girls Will Cry \nHosted by Stephanie Phillips \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/long-play-sessions-melissa-auf-der-maur-even-the-good-girls-will-cry-tickets-1985907174819?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us for an intimate and compelling afternoon with Melissa Auf der Maur – acclaimed musician\, writer and former bassist of Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins – as she discusses her new memoir\, Even the Good Girls Will Cry\, a vivid and emotionally rich portrait of the 1990s alternative rock era. \nThis event is part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series spotlighting influential writers\, artists and thinkers who shape the way we understand music\, creativity and contemporary culture. Each session opens a window into the stories behind the art – blending conversation\, cultural insight and lived experience. \nIn Even the Good Girls Will Cry\, Auf der Maur offers a clear‑eyed\, fiercely honest account of her unexpected ascent through one of the most iconic\, turbulent periods in modern rock history. From her beginnings in Montreal’s bohemian music scene\, to joining Hole at a time of grief and reinvention\, to performing alongside figures such as Courtney Love\, Billy Corgan\, Dave Grohl\, Rufus Wainwright and Michael Stipe\, her memoir captures the chaos\, beauty and brutality of the last analogue decade. \nFar from nostalgia\, Auf der Maur explores identity\, ambition\, survival and self‑expression in an era before social media – when artists crafted their worlds long before they crafted their online personas. Her reflections offer rare female perspectives from within a landscape that was often mythologised but rarely shown through a woman’s eyes. \nWith praise from Shirley Manson\, Walton Goggins\, Natasha Lyonne and Martha Wainwright\, the memoir is a powerful\, poetic and unflinchingly human portrait of a generation that defined modern alternative culture. \nWhat to Expect\n\nA talk from Melissa Auf der Maur on the stories\, themes and revelations behind Even the Good Girls Will Cry\nDeep‑dive discussion on creativity\, identity and navigating fame within 1990s alternative rock\nInsights into authorship\, memory and the process of capturing a cultural moment on the page\nAudience Q&A\, offering a chance to engage directly with Melissa about her life\, art and writing\nBook signing opportunity — bring your copy or purchase one at the event\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a thoughtful\, inspiring and powerfully personal evening with one of alternative rock’s most distinctive and fearless voices. \nLocation\nThe Venue\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-melissa-auf-der-maur-even-the-good-girls-will-cry-discussion/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,Literature,Music,Photography,Writers
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: March
DESCRIPTION:Re‑Enchant is a monthly live literature series presenting poetic experiments for a new world. Each month\, curator Nick Moss invites poets\, word artists\, ranters\, spell‑casters\, rappers and performers to share new work\, blending genres and breaking literary form to imagine alternate futures. \nProduced and presented by The Cockpit\, this edition takes place on Sunday\, 15 March 2026 at 5:00 pm. Performers will be announced soon\, and an open mic slot is available for audience members (apply in advance). Expect readings\, recitations and incantations from established and upstart poets as we vandalise old forms\, hybridise new species of understanding and have a good time together. \nPlease arrive early; doors open at 4:30 pm. Tickets cost £12 (with concessions £10\, booking fees included).
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-march-2/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T213000
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SUMMARY:Women and Power - Mary Beard speaker; Nardus Williams soprano; Elizabeth Kenny archlute\, theorbo
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate International Women’s Day\, soprano Nardus Williams\, lutenist Elizabeth Kenny and classicist and historian Mary Beard present a programme exploring the theme of ‘Women and Power’. This relationship is addressed through an interweaving of music for voice and lute\, with discussion on topics ranging from Sappho to women’s solidarity. \nThe programme includes music by Barbara Strozzi\, Francesca Caccini and Claudia Sessa\, with poetry from Nossis to Carol Ann Duffy\, and features a new setting of the Eurydice myth as a rebuttal or ‘anti-lament’\, by Master of the King’s Music Errollyn Wallen. \n£5 tickets for Under 35s available.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/women-and-power-mary-beard-speaker-nardus-williams-soprano-elizabeth-kenny-archlute-theorbo/
LOCATION:Wigmore Hall\, 36 Wigmore Street\, London\, W1U 2BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Events in London,Free Events,History,Literature,Live Music,Music,Poetry,Women
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T210000
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SUMMARY:Wolves\, Folklore\, and Family: Reading and Discussion with Zuzana Rihova
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Czech writer and scholar Zuzana Říhová joins Dr Kathryn Murphy (University of Oxford) for an informal evening of readings and discussion of her novel Playing Wolf\, a contemporary tale set in the Czech countryside. \nA couple move from Prague with their young son to a remote village in the hope of repairing their failing marriage. As they attempt to settle in\, they encounter a closed community shaped by unspoken rules\, strange coincidences\, and fragments of local folklore. Using the familiar tale of Little Red Riding Hood\, subtly woven into the narrative\, the story illuminates themes of vulnerability\, trust\, and hidden menace. \nBlending psychological insight with folkloric resonance\, Playing Wolf explores how myths and inherited stories continue to influence behaviour and relationships in the present day. The conversation will reflect on the role of folklore and fairy-tale motifs in the novel\, and on how quiet tensions within families and communities can slowly transform lives. \nZuzana Říhová studied Czech language and literature and comparative literature at Charles University in Prague. She has published a collection of poetry\, Pustím si tě do domu (I’ll Let You in My House)\, and a novella\, Evička (Little Eve). \nAlex Zucker’s translations include novels by Magdaléna Platzová\, Jáchym Topol\, Bianca Bellová\, Petra Hůlová\, and Tomáš Zmeškal. He has also translated plays\, subtitles\, young adult and children’s books\, poems\, philosophy\, art history\, and an opera. \nKathryn Murphy is Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oriel College\, Oxford\, where she writes about and teaches seventeenth-century literature. Her book\, Robert Burton: A Vital Melancholy is forthcoming from Reaktion. She studied Czech literature at the University of Glasgow\, and reviews Czech fiction for the Times Literary Supplement. \nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook Here \nZuzana Říhová will also appear in Oxford the day before\, on Wednesday 4 March 2026\, for a special event at The Queen’s College exploring poetry in translation alongside a reading from Playing Wolf. The Oxford evening will include discussion\, a book signing and refreshments. Free entry. More info
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/wolves-folklore-and-family-reading-and-discussion-with-zuzana-rihova/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181228
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SUMMARY:Tibor Fischer - My Bags are Big - Book launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of literary conversation as Tibor Fischer\, the acclaimed British-Hungarian novelist\, discusses his latest book My Bags Are Big with prize-winning writer and creative writing tutor Peter Benson. This special London book launch event takes place at the Liszt Institute London.\n\nSet against the surreal\, sun-drenched landscape of Dubai\, My Bags Are Big is a darkly comic novel exploring wealth\, reinvention and regret. With his trademark wit and philosophical sharpness\, Fischer follows Dan – a man burdened by money\, memories and a past that refuses to stay buried. Moving deftly between ambition and reflection\, bravado and vulnerability\, the novel examines desire and the uneasy cost of pretending you have moved on\, all delivered with biting humour and unmistakable style.\nAbout the Author \nTibor Fischer is the acclaimed author of Under the Frog\, The Thought Gang and several other celebrated novels. His work has been praised for its originality\, intelligence and audacious comedy by critics ranging from The Guardian to Christopher Hitchens. My Bags Are Big has been named by New Statesman as “the best fiction to read this year” and selected by Shortlist Magazine as one of the most anticipated books of 2026\, confirming Fischer’s reputation as a writer who continues to surprise\, provoke and entertain.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/tibor-fischer-my-bags-are-big-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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181228
CREATED:20260129T064947Z
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: February
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Re-Enchant series\, this evening of live literature is curated by poet Nick Moss in collaboration with The Cockpit. Re ‑Enchant: Poetic Experiments for a New World invites poets\, word artists\, ranters\, spell‑casters\, rappers and you to create new poetry every third Sunday. Performers for the February edition will be announced; open‑mic slots are available by application. The event explores new ways of making poetry to vandalise and renew literary forms\, hybridise understanding and reframe consciousness—and to have a good time.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-february/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Literature,London Theatre,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cockpit Theatre":MAILTO:reception@thecockpit.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181228
CREATED:20260106T172434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T172434Z
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SUMMARY:London Bookshop Crawl 2026
DESCRIPTION:In February Bookshop Crawl UK celebrates the 11th year of London Bookshop Crawl\, brightening up February since 2016 with Group Bookshop Crawls\, self guided explorations of the city’s bookshops\, The Big Bookish Quiz\, behind the scenes tours and lots more\, bringing book lovers across the city and beyond together to support and celebrate the vast range of bookshops the city offers. \nThe London Bookshop Crawl is a fun way to connect with fellow book-lovers\, while discovering and supporting excellent independent\, second hand\, specialist and charity bookshops throughout London. Join us for an event\, or register for the Self Guided Bookshop Crawl Kit and explore on your own with family and friends\, making the most of some special extras along the way.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/london-bookshop-crawl-2026/
LOCATION:London\, City Wide\, London
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Children,Community Events,Family Activities,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181228
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SUMMARY:The Lure of Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Join the team behind the independent investigative news outlet Byline Times for an entertaining evening of challenging discussion to help us understand the unprecedented times we are living in  – and why they are happening – with those with an inside track.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-lure-of-loneliness/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T233000
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SUMMARY:From the Lips to the Moon: NOISE COMPLAINT
DESCRIPTION:From the Lips to the Moon returns to Cafe OTO for an electrifying long-form improvisation of music and words led by live-electronic music wizard Pouya Ehsaei and voice-shifting performer-writer Tara Fatehi. \nEach From the Lips to the Moon show features a fresh lineup of guest musicians and poets\, creating an intimate yet expansive space of playfulness and transformation. For this Cafe OTO edition Pouya and Tara are joined by the spellbinding percussionist Mauritzio Ravalico\, poet and national slam winner Maureen Onwunali and more TBA. \nThis event marks the launch of a new poetry publication featuring writings by Tim Etchells\, Nisha Ramayya\, Tara Fatehi\, Belinda Zhawi\, Maureen Onwunali\, and more. \nWeaving together live electronics\, unearthly melodies\, noise\, twisted beats\, performative poetry\, heavy subs\, and non-stories told in goosebumps and half-familiar languages\, the night invites audiences into a space where dark fantasy\, experimentation\, and unexpected encounters unfold. Since 2022\, From the Lips to the Moon has become a driving force in London’s experimental performance scene\, with past shows at Southbank Centre\, V&A Museum\, Cafe OTO\, 180 Studios\, Sophiensaele\, Teatro Lucido\, NTS and Soho Radio. www.lipstomoon.com \n‘Futuristic\, colourfully surreal and fantastical—like looking through a kaleidoscope.’ Worms
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/from-the-lips-to-the-moon-noise-complaint/
LOCATION:cafe oto\, 18-22 Ashwin St\, London\, E8 3DL
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature,Live Music,Performing Arts,Poetry,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T210000
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SUMMARY:Stories and Tasters from Evie Harbury’s Bohemian Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join Evie Harbury\, food stylist\, chef\, and debut author\, and Lou Kenney\, a fellow cookbook author and food stylist\, for a festive evening of Czech flavours and storytelling to celebrate the launch of Evie Harbury‘s first cookbook\, My Bohemian Kitchen. \nEvie’s Bohemian kitchen bridges the Czech Republic of her heritage with her home in East London\, inspired by long summers at her grandmother’s mill in South Bohemia. Her book celebrates Czech food and culture through seasonal\, sustainable\, and simply delicious recipes – from beer snacks to goulash and cakes – all infused with the warmth of Czech hospitality. \nAt this special pre-Christmas event\, Evie will demonstrate three traditional recipes: Marinated Cheese (Nakládaný Hermelín)\, Rum Truffles (Rumové Kuličky)\, and Hot Spiced Wine (Svařák). Guests will enjoy tastings\, take part in a Q&A\, and have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book. \nExperience the flavours and stories of a Bohemian Christmas – a perfect seasonal celebration of food\, family\, and culture. \n“Your book is terrific. As someone whose family history is a little similar to yours\, I found your grandmother’s story extremely interesting. I have reconnected with my Czech roots\, bought a flat in Prague\, am learning the language\, and am learning to “cook Czech”. Your book will guide and inspire me and it is beautifully written and produced. Congratulations and I wish you every success with your future Bohemian endeavours!” \n “I am really looking forward to your upcoming cookbook\, finally a book about Czech cuisine. My family comes from Czechia and we live in Sydney\, Australia. I cannot wait to explore your recipes” \nMy Bohemian Kitchen\, A nostalgic guide to modern Czech cooking\nby Evie Harbury\, Murdoch Books\, 2025\, 208 pg\nGBP £20.00 \nAbout Evie Harbury\nEvie Harbury is a Bohemian-British food stylist\, chef and recipe writer. Brought up between Bath\, England and Tábor\, Czech Republic\, by an eccentric epicure of a father and an avant-garde\, baking British mother\, Evie is now an East London-based Bohemian. Evie divides her time between her London Fields home where she bases herself for filming and commercial work and her “chalupa” (cottage) in South Bohemia\, where she grows vegetables\, cooks for neighbours\, eats goulash and writes. Her television and cookbook credits include work with household names such as Dame Mary Berry\, Mary McCartney\, Rosemary Shrager and Tom Kerridge. \n\nAdmission: £7 (+Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/stories-and-tasters-from-evie-harburys-bohemian-kitchen/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T223000
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SUMMARY:Beats & Boroughs: Future Sounds Event & Open Mic Night - Nov 28th
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the next wave of East London’s music and youth creativity sounds like? On 28th November\, join us at the Boathouse Studios\, Barking \nfor Future Sounds\, an evening that starts with purpose and finishes with performance. \n  \nWe’ll open with a panel and networking session (5:30 pm–7:30 pm) designed for local organisations to connect\, share ideas\, and learn practical ways to support and amplify youth voice. Expect honest conversation from panellists who have worked with young people in the community\, as well as young people sharing their views and experiences. Expect actionable insight and a chance to meet peers who are building opportunities for young people across the borough. \n  \nFrom 7:30 pm–10:30 pm\, the evening becomes a celebration: an open mic session showcasing live music\, poetry\, spoken word and emerging local talent. It’s a warm\, safe\, supportive space to discover new voices and cheer on artists who are shaping our community’s sound. Whether you’re coming to learn\, network\, or simply soak up the music\, your presence helps lift up local talent. \n  \nWant to join us or perform? Please register to attend here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beats-boroughs-future-sounds-youth-music-community-tickets-1896033279579?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nIf you’re an artist hoping to perform\, sign up here: \nhttps://forms.office.com/e/NivKSZA8hr
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/beats-boroughs-future-sounds-event-open-mic-night-nov-28th/
LOCATION:The Boathouse Studios\, Malthouse\, 62-76 Abbey Road\, Barking\, IG11 7BT
CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Community Events,Events in London,Free Events,Gigs,Literature,Live Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="True Cadence":MAILTO:info@truecadence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T170000
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SUMMARY:The Flower of Story - why we need stories\, workshop for beginners with Sally Pomme Clayton
DESCRIPTION:The Flower of Story\nSaturday November 22 \, 2.00pm – 5.00pm GMT\nOctober Gallery\, 24 Old Gloucester Street\, London\, WC1N 3AL \nWhy do we tell stories? What is a story made of? What makes a story memorable and tellable?\nThis workshop is for any beginner who would like to explore story and learn some simple storytelling skills. \nAre you a teacher or writer\, an actor or carer\, a librarian or public speaker – anyone who wants to find out more about storytelling? Join Pomme in this creative and practical workshop. She will share her knowledge about why folk and fairytales are valuable to us today and help you discover your own heritage of stories – even if you think you don’t have one! And lead you through some playful\, practical and creative tasks exploring: story structure; memory; visualisation and meaning\, to help you develop your storytelling skills. The Flower of Story is the way Pomme describes the living process of storytelling: plant; grow; bloom; scatter. This process keeps stories alive and relevant to each audience\, and is how similar stories appear in different parts of the World. The workshop will introduce you to her ideas about the magnificent Flower of Story. Pomme has been leading workshops for many years and her style is warm\, enabling and creative. Come and find out why we need stories now. And how you can bring stories and storytelling into your life and for those around you.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-flower-of-story-why-we-need-stories-workshop-for-beginners-with-sally-pomme-clayton/
LOCATION:October Gallery\, 24 Old Gloucester Street\, London\, WC1N 3AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature,Performing Arts,Workshops,Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Pomme Clayton":MAILTO:sallypommeclayton@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
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SUMMARY:Semafor: The Birth of Pop Culture in Prague’s 1960s
DESCRIPTION:Bursting into the 1960s with wit\, charm\, and a rebellious spirit\, Prague’s Semafor Theatre became a beacon of creativity behind the Iron Curtain. The unforgettable duo of Jiří Suchý and Jiří Šlitr brought Czechoslovakia its first wave of modern pop\, offbeat humour\, and a form of rebellion that spoke a language different from that of official power and the media. Their songs became the soundtrack of a generation and a symbol of cultural resistance. In this special event\, music historian and author of Suchý & Šlitr\, Semafor 1959–1969\, Pavel Klusák\, and Jiří Šlitr’s daughter\, Dominika Křesťanová\, share stories\, rare insights\, and the cultural legacy of a duo who defined an era\, and the rebellion that stole a language for its own game. \n\n\n\n\nThis event also marks the recent release of Pavel Klusák’s book Suchý a Šlitr: Semafor 1959–1969 (Host\, 2024\, 456 pages\, ISBN 978-80-275-1813-5)\, which explores the rise of Semafor and its cultural impact during a decade of change. The book\, awarded the Egon Erwin Kisch Prize for non-fiction\, offers a vivid portrait of the duo’s creative world and their lasting influence on Czechoslovak popular culture. \n\nAdmission: £7 (+ Eventbrite fee)\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/semafor-the-birth-of-pop-culture-in-pragues-1960s/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: October
DESCRIPTION:RE:ENCHANT – Poetic Experiments For A New World brings live literature to The Cockpit every third Sunday. The October edition\, curated by Nick Moss\, features The Responders: poets Gale Burns\, Keith Jarrett and Selina Rodrigues. In a fluid structure\, each listens to the others’ poems and responds with their own\, creating connections across themes of conflict and solidarity\, family\, faith\, cultural traditions\, isolation and delight. There’s also an open‑mic slot inviting audience participation. Produced and presented by The Cockpit\, this three‑hour event promises readings\, recitations and word art for a good time.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-october/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cockpit Theatre":MAILTO:reception@thecockpit.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Exile: A Family’s Odyssey through the Holocaust and Cold War
DESCRIPTION:Book launch conversation with Daniela Spenser\, chaired by Jana Burešová \n\nJoin us for a compelling evening with historian and anthropologist Daniela Grollová Spenser\, as she discusses her new book Echoes of Exile: A Family’s Odyssey through the Holocaust and Cold War. \nBlending personal history with political insight\, Spenser traces three generations of her family across some of the most turbulent chapters of the 20th century: from the devastation of the Holocaust and wartime imprisonment\, through the vibrant intellectual and political life of 1960s Czechoslovakia\, to the trauma of exile after the 1968 Soviet invasion. At the heart of the story are her mother\, translator Ruth Tosková\, and her stepfather\, editor and journalist Vladimír Tosek\, whose lives intertwined with prominent figures such as Jiří Pelikán and the émigré journal Listy. \nThe book—published in Czech by Argo (2025) and in English by the University of Alabama Press (2025)—offers a deeply human perspective on survival\, displacement\, and the shifting relationship between political exiles and Czech society after 1989. \nThe conversation will be chaired by Jana Burešová and will open a window into how private lives intersect with history on a global scale. \nAbout the author:\nDaniela Spenser is a fellow at CIESAS (Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social) in Mexico City. She is also the author of The Impossible Triangle: Mexico\, Soviet Russia\, and the United States in the 1920sand Stumbling Its Way Through Mexico: The Early Years of the Communist International. \nSupported by the BCSA. \n\nAdmission: 5 (+ Eventbrite fee)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/echoes-of-exile-a-familys-odyssey-through-the-holocaust-and-cold-war/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:History,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
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SUMMARY:Language & Chaos For Beginners: A Lab For New Writers
DESCRIPTION:A playful workshop for the creatively curious. In games of chance and memory excavation\, we’ll spark new language\, scenes\, and storylines. \nDate and time: \nThursday\, October 16 · 6 – 8pm GMT+1. Doors at 5:45pm \nLocation: \nThe Residence Gallery \n229 Victoria Park Road London E9 7HD \nAbout this event: \nDo you ever feel like creative writing is unfamiliar territory\, that your attempts at crafting prose are quickly cut short by self-doubt\, or that––when it comes to language and story––you’re stuck in frustrating patterns? \nThis class invites you into a space of experimentation—through games of chance\, memory excavation\, and playful dives into our own half-remembered myths\, we’ll spark the creation of new language\, scenes\, and storylines. It’s particularly well-suited to those from visual arts backgrounds\, offering intuitive\, image-driven approaches to language and story. We are interested in the emergent: the ideas and worlds which appear in us regardless of our own beliefs about our writing skill. By loosening our grip on outcome and leaning into surprise\, we’ll sidestep habitual thinking and discover unexpected access points into storytelling. \nIf you have no English literature background whatsoever\, you’ll feel right at home; no prior literary training is assumed or required. Our approach is accessible and unpretentious\, with an emphasis on creative exploration rather than jargon. \nOur focus is on generative practices—approaches that forge a way into writing when you feel stuck\, uninspired\, or unsure where to begin. Game objects like dice and tarot cards will help us invite random chance and ‘good chaos’ into our work\, encouraging surprise and spontaneity in the creative process. You’ll collect a range of practical tools to carry with you: ways to jumpstart new projects\, tap into unfamiliar voices\, re-enter stalled scenes\, and re-engage with memory. Curiosity will be our engine as we explore accessible\, repeatable methods designed to move us beyond creative ruts and into fresh terrain. \nYou might walk away with the beginnings of something new—a character\, a scene\, an idea—but the real goal is to give you an experience of writing that feels alive and personally meaningful. This is a space to write without pressure\, to get curious\, and to let your creative instincts lead the way \nWhat to Bring:\n– A notebook and pen (I strongly encourage this over a laptop\, but of course bring whatever tools meet your needs)\n– Things to make your seated area more comfortable\, like a pillow or a blanket\n– a coin\, a 6-sided dice\, and a tarot deck (only if you have them––we’ll have extras)\n– A favourite fairytale– no need for a physical copy\, just have one in mind! \nArianna Reiche is the author of Warden / Star (Tangerine Press) and At The End Of Every Day (Atria Books/Simon & Schuster)\, and has been praised by The New York Times for her ‘enormous gifts’. She was Founding Editor of The Wrong Quarterly\, and her short fiction has appeared in Ambit Magazine\, Joyland\, The Mechanics’ Institute Review\, Berlin’s SAND Journal\, Feels Blind Literary\, Lighthouse Press\, and Popshot. She’s written features for ArtNews\, New Scientist\, The London Fashion Week Daily\, Fest Magazine\, Vogue International\, and Vice. She teaches on City University’s creative writing MFA programme\, where she also carries out doctoral research on interactive narratives and metafiction\, with a focus on multimodal\, non-linear storytelling.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/language-chaos-for-beginners-a-lab-for-new-writers/
LOCATION:The Residence Gallery\, 229 Victoria Park Road\, London\, E9 7HD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,Literature,Visual Arts,Workshops,Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Residence Gallery":MAILTO:info@theresidencegallery.com
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History with The Pop-Up Project
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a day of culture\, creativity and community. Supported by The Mall Wood Green and in collaboration with The Pop-Up Project\, explore a curated marketplace of art\, fashion\, literature\, accessories and more. Meet founders\, discover new brands and learn about black history and heritage. Expect great vibes with music and entertainment from Ace Of Jacks. Free entry!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/celebrating-black-history-with-the-pop-up-project/
LOCATION:The Mall\, Wood Green\, 159 High Road\, London\, N22 6YQ
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Crafts,Design,Events in London,History,History,Literature,People,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
CREATED:20250929T104743Z
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SUMMARY:Skysteamer to Athens: Steampunk Storytelling Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:All aboard – the skysteamer is about to depart! Join C.J. Carter-Stephenson as he brings his steampunk novelette Skysteamer to Athens vividly to life at Vauxhall City Farm as part of the Lambeth Fringe Festival. See an airship fly and meet an automaton puppet in this thrilling reader’s theatre performance. A lavish sensory experience\, which will transport you back to a fictionalised 19th Century\, where top hats and corsets are the height of fashion and the wonder of steam is transforming the world. Cast off your mooring ropes and prepare to soar into the clouds.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/skysteamer-to-athens-steampunk-storytelling-extravaganza/
LOCATION:vauxhall City Farm\, 165 Tyers Street\, London\, SE11 5HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Literature,London Theatre,Performing Arts,Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lambeth Fringe":MAILTO:lambethfringe@breadandrosestheatre.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
CREATED:20250923T153018Z
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SUMMARY:War Dog Storytelling with Tom Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer for a special live storytelling session celebrating War Dog\, his powerful debut picture book inspired by the true story of Judy – the only dog officially registered as a prisoner of war during WWII. \nAbout the event\nMarking 80 years since Victory Over Japan Day\, this unforgettable event brings to life a remarkable yet often overlooked chapter of wartime history. Judy\, a loyal ship’s dog aboard HMS Gnat and HMS Grasshopper\, became a beacon of resilience and hope for her human companions – ultimately earning the prestigious Dickin Medal\, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. \nDuring this interactive session\, Tom Palmer will read from War Dog\, sharing the incredible true story behind the book and how Judy’s courage continues to inspire readers young and old. \nAfter the reading\, you’ll have the chance to meet Tom\, ask questions\, purchase your copy of War Dog and get your book signed. \nAbout Tom Palmer\nTom Palmer is the author of over sixty children’s books\, including the bestselling D-Day Dog\, winner of the 2020 FCBG Children’s Book Awards. His work often combines history\, adventure\, and a deep respect for resilience in the face of adversity. When he’s not writing\, Tom enjoys fell running\, watching sports\, and walking his dog\, Finn. \nSuitable for ages 6+
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/war-dog-storytelling-with-tom-palmer/
LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Activities,Free Events,History,Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Hospital Chelsea":MAILTO:elysia.hendricks@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
CREATED:20250916T161407Z
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SUMMARY:Performance: Chelsea Pensioner Singers - Chelsea History Festival
DESCRIPTION:Singing is a joyful\, uplifting experience. And no one shares joy quite like the Chelsea Pensioner Singers. \nAt iconic venues including St Paul’s Cathedral\, St James’s Palace and Sandown Park Races – not to mention local Chelsea pubs – they bring heart\, harmony and humour wherever they go. But it’s performing at home that brings them the greatest joy. \nJoin them at this special concert for the Chelsea History Festival\, where they’ll treat you to a lively selection of their favourite songs. It promises to be a warm\, spirited afternoon of music\, memories and camaraderie.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/performance-chelsea-pensioner-singers-chelsea-history-festival/
LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Free Events,Literature,Live Music,Museums,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Hospital Chelsea":MAILTO:elysia.hendricks@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
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SUMMARY:An Accidental History of Tudor England – Chelsea History Festival
DESCRIPTION:How did ordinary people live in Tudor England? This unique analysis unearths the ways they died to find out. Far from the intrigues of Hampton Court Palace\, Shakespeare’s plots and the Spanish Armada\, explore the history of everyday life\, and everyday death. \nThis was a world where farming\, building and travel were dangerous. Fruit trees killed more people than guns\, and sheep killed about the same number of people as coalmines. Men stabbed themselves playing football and women drowned in the hundreds while fetching water. \nFrom bear attacks in north Oxford to a bowls-on-ice incident on the Thames\, Steven Gunn and Tomasz Gromelski use a remarkable trove of sources and stories to put common folk at the heart of Tudor England\, bringing the reality of their world to life as never before.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/an-accidental-history-of-tudor-england-chelsea-history-festival/
LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR
CATEGORIES:Classical Studies,History,Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Hospital Chelsea":MAILTO:elysia.hendricks@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181229
CREATED:20250923T153819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T153819Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Dream Factory - Chelsea History Festival
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed author Daniel Swift tells the remarkable story of Shakespeare’s first theatre – the playhouse that came before the Globe. \nAbout the event\nIn 1576\, in a muddy field in Shoreditch\, James Burbage erected London’s first purpose-built commercial playhouse. A place of high culture and quick profit\, run by cunning dreamers\, the theatre for the first time offered London’s players the chance to control what they staged. \nAt a time when playgoing was held to be close to a sin\, this entertainment factory was a flashpoint for controversy\, but it would also become Shakespeare’s first theatre\, where he learned to ply his trade before his company moved to the Globe. \nThrough the life of this little-known playhouse\, Daniel Swift tells the story of how Shakespeare became Shakespeare\, and the Elizabethan stage began to flourish.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/talk-the-dream-factory-chelsea-history-festival/
LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classical Studies,Events in London,History,Literature,Museums,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Hospital Chelsea":MAILTO:elysia.hendricks@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
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