BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Events for LONDON - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Events for LONDON REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250910T112315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T112350Z UID:30106686-1759226400-1763746200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:USA to UK - American immigrant artists contribution to British visual culture since 1900. DESCRIPTION:Following last year’s revealing exhibition Us: From There to Here which exhibited artworks by artists by country of birth and traced their journeys to Great Britain\, we are excited to continue the concept by curating an exhibition about the contribution of American artists who migrated to this country titled USA to UK from the Ben Uri Collection. \nThe artists include Alfred Cohen\, David Gryn\, Edward Toledano\, Howard Baer\, Jacob Epstein\, Jacqueline Morreau\, L. Michèle Franklin\, Phyllis Gorlick-King\, R. B. Kitaj and Sandra Fisher. \nWe will also be unveiling a remarkable new acquisition by George Grosz who fled the Nazi regime to find safety in New York. This new acquisition brings our collection of his WW2 works to 3 which is the strongest body of work by Grosz in all UK Museums. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/usa-to-uk-american-immigrant-artists-contribution-to-british-visual-culture-since-1900/2025-09-30/ LOCATION:Ben Uri Gallery 108a Boundary Road NW8 0RH London\, 108A Boundary Road\, St John’s Wood\, London NW8 ORH\, Central London\, NW8 0RH CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Epstein.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Uri Gallery":MAILTO:admin@benuri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250925T153952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T153952Z UID:30108191-1760810400-1763575200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Paolo Battistutta - Transits DESCRIPTION:Transits as passages\, metamorphoses\, transformations: the title of Paolo Battistutta’s exhibition at Cris Contini Contemporary gallery in Notting Hill\, encapsulates both our present and the essence of his practice\, naming the constant shift between figuration – faces\, portraits\, human presence – and the abstract–informal field – the celebrated tondos and beyond. Timed with Frieze London the exhibition enters the wider conversation animating the city’s contemporary art scene that week \nOn large canvases\, Battistutta stages a visceral confrontation with painting: matter and thought\, gesture and figure push the image beyond its boundaries. Paint becomes psyche—emotion before figure—driven by an informal\, impulsive energy. His monumental visages\, cut through by vivid chromatic fields\, open a journey into interiority: less “beautiful” portraits than raw mirrors of vulnerability\, where deformation sharpens insight. \nThe other pole of his work unfolds in the tondos: dynamic\, layered masses radiating a primordial energy—arenas of impulses\, events and tensions—where the circular form offers unity alongside maximum compositional freedom. Here the ego recedes\, form fractures\, and an almost iconoclastic impulse advances; painting becomes a transit of body and soul. \nThe exhibition—produced by Cris Contini Contemporary\, coordinated by Sandra Sanson\, and accompanied by a catalogue published by Grafica Antiga—features critical texts by Lorena Gava\, Pasquale Lettieri\, Cristian Contini\, and Fulvio Granocchia. \n  \nPaolo Battistutta – Transits \nCris Contini Contemporary\, Notting Hill\, London\n14 October – 15 November 2025 \nVernissage: 14 October at 6PM URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/paolo-battistutta-transits/2025-10-18/ LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Invite-Vernissage-14.10.2025-Paolo-Battistutta-Londra-Cris-Contini-Contemporary_page-0001.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cris Contini Contemporary":MAILTO:info@criscontinicontemporary.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251012T120458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T183707Z UID:30108743-1761904800-1764522000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Silent Systems: Breathing Devices (29th Made in Prague Festival) DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition curated by British curator Daré Dada\, gathers works by Appau Junior Boakye-Yiadom\, Filomena Borecká\, Esther Gaton\, Evar Hussanyi and Henrique Paris to reimagine breath as more than a biological act. \n\nBreathing becomes rhythm and pulse\, presence and absence\, the invisible measure of life that extends beyond the body into objects\, spaces\, and systems. It invites viewers to ask: What is a breath of a city\, a machine\, a material archive? How might breathing become a metaphor for cultural memory\, ecological interdependence\, or technological survival? Filomena Borecká’s practice\, attuned to the subtle energies of air and time\, anchors the exhibition’s meditation on breath as both force and metaphor. Here\, stillness is unsettled: objects expand and contract\, silent systems exhale\, and the unseen currents of existence ripple quietly through matter\, inviting us to reconsider our entanglement with the material world. The works gathered here challenge the presumed stillness of things\, offering instead an ecology of quiet urgencies\, of devices that hold air\, circulate energy\, or embody invisible rhythms. \n\nEXHIBITION OPENING\nFriday 31 October 2025\, 6 – 7.30 pm  \nFree entry\, REGISTER NOW\nJoint Private View with Breathing with ‘Breaths – Air Bladders’\nEXHIBITION DATES: 31 October 2025 – 16 January 2026\nVENUE\nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOPENING HOURS:\nTue – Fri 10am – 5pm\n\nImage: “First Touch”\, Filomena Borecká\, ink and color pencils on paper (24 x 32 cm) Paris\, 2025 \nWhile exploring Silent Systems: Breathing Devices at Vitrínka Gallery\, you might also like to stop by the Czech Centre’s Bouda Gallery to see Filomena Borecká’s breathing sculpture. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/silent-systems-breathing-devices-29th-made-in-prague-festival/ LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Silent-Systems.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre London":MAILTO:info@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vitrinka Gallery 30 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251117T042328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T042328Z UID:30111764-1761904800-1768582800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:'Breathing' with 'Breaths - Air Bladders' DESCRIPTION:Filomena Borecká’s captivating artwork Breaths – Air Bladders invites visitors to experience the shared act of breathing and reflect on our interconnection with the living world. \nSparked by the global awareness of breath during the COVID-19 pandemic\, and blending art\, science and sensorial experience\, the exhibition curated by Judith Rainhorn and Charles-Antoine Wanecq explores the cultural\, social\, and scientific histories of respiration from the 18th century to today. Drawing on the outcomes of two interdisciplinary workshops\, it brings together perspectives from historians\, scientists\, artists\, and healthcare professionals. Central to the exhibition is Borecká’s participatory sculpture Breaths – Air Bladders\,which transforms a fundamental act of life into a sensorial\, collective\, and thought-provoking experience. \nFilomena Borecká is an artist and researcher\, PhD (University Paris 1 Panthéon–Sorbonne\, 2023)\, and graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris (2004)\, with an exchange at MFA Hunter College in New York. She works primarily in France but has also created in Prague and New York\, with each place leaving its imprint on her practice\, which unfolds in three parallel and interrelated threads: performance\, (sound) sculpture\, and drawing. Her drawings\, reminiscent of seismographs\, engage in a dialogue with their environment. Recent exhibitions include Maison française d’Oxford\, National Gallery Prague\, CACLB Luxembourg\, Círculo de Bellas Artes Madrid\, and Queens College Art Center New York. Borecká collaborates with the Chair in Health in Human and Social Sciences and with the ACTE Institute at Sorbonne University Paris 1. \nBreaths – Air Bladders\nFor several years\, Filomena Borecká has created artworks that invite connection and reflection on what sustains life: the invisible air. Breaths – Air Bladders\, co-created with set designer Bruno Dubois\, comes alive in the presence of viewers as air-filled forms expand and contract. The work draws on a childhood memory from Christmas Eve: while preparing carp\, Borecká recalls seeing two irregular air bladders — organs that help the fish float and\, in a child’s imagination\, embody its “soul.” This memory anchors an artwork that explores breath as both literal and metaphorical\, a vital rhythm binding us to each other and to the living world we share. \n\nEXHIBITION OPENING\nFriday 31 October 2025\, 6 – 7.30 pm  \nFree entry\, REGISTER NOW\nJoint Private View with Silent Systems: Breathing Devices\nEXHIBITION DATES: 31 October 2025 – 16 January 2026\nVENUE\nBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, London W8 4RT\nOPENING HOURS:\nTue – Fri 10am – 5pm\n\nImage: ‘Breaths – Air Bladders’\, Filomena Borecká\, photo Bruno Dubois URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/breathing-with-breaths-air-bladders/ LOCATION:Bouda Gallery\, 132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, London\, W8 4RT CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-16.55.35.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251127T164007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T164007Z UID:30112226-1761955200-1764547199@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Ecce Homo Homolka DESCRIPTION:Watch for free as part of a free trial BFI Player Subscription. To access your special offer\, simply visit player.bfi.org.uk/subscribe. Enter the code MadeinPrague25 to claim an additional free month and discover the greatest global cinema on demand. \n\nNow in its 29th year\, the Made in Prague Festival joins the BFI Player’s “3 You Must See” strand with three classics of Czech cinema that remain strikingly relevant today. \nMade in Prague: Czech Film Classics – EXCLUSIVE OFFER \nTERMS & CONDITIONS \n\nRedeem the offer by 30 November 2025\nYou’ll need to enter your payment card details as your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the free trial period unless you cancel beforehand\nThis offer is not compatible with the BFI Player Channel on Amazon Prime and the Apple TV app\nPlease note that BFI Player is unavailable outside the UK\nThis voucher code has no cash value\nTerms of use: https://player.bfi.org.uk/terms-of-use\n\nAny problems or queries please use the Live Chat option. This offer is only available to audiences in the UK. \nEcce Homo Homolka\nJaroslav Papoušek\, Czechoslovakia 1969\, 83‘\, English subtitles\nCast: Josef Šebánek\, Marie Motlová\, František Husák\, Helena Růžičková\, Petr a Matěj Formanovi  \nThe final gem of the Czechoslovak New Wave\, Jaroslav Papoušek’s comedy\, follows a single summer day with the Homolka family: grandparents\, their son Ludva\, daughter-in-law Heduš\, and twin grandchildren. What begins as a simple countryside outing descends into chaos\, exposing petty quarrels and the absurdities of everyday life in 1960s Czechoslovakia. Papoušek’s razor-sharp wit\, keen social observation\, and mastery of situational humour bring these unforgettable characters to life\, while the mischievous Forman twins add lively spontaneity. Brimming with iconic dialogue\, comedic brilliance\, and subtle satire\, the film remains a timeless portrait of family\, materialism\, and human folly. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ecce-homo-homolka/ CATEGORIES:Films ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/3-You-Must-See-Ecce-Homo-Homolka-01--e1764261596451.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251127T164422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T164422Z UID:30112227-1761955200-1764547199@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The White Disease DESCRIPTION:Watch for free as part of a free trial BFI Player Subscription. To access your special offer\, simply visit player.bfi.org.uk/subscribe. Enter the code MadeinPrague25 to claim an additional free month and discover the greatest global cinema on demand. \n\nNow in its 29th year\, the Made in Prague Festival joins the BFI Player’s “3 You Must See” strand with three classics of Czech cinema that remain strikingly relevant today. \nMade in Prague: Czech Film Classics – EXCLUSIVE OFFER \nTERMS & CONDITIONS \n\nRedeem the offer by 30 November 2025\nYou’ll need to enter your payment card details as your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the free trial period unless you cancel beforehand\nThis offer is not compatible with the BFI Player Channel on Amazon Prime and the Apple TV app\nPlease note that BFI Player is unavailable outside the UK\nThis voucher code has no cash value\nTerms of use: https://player.bfi.org.uk/terms-of-use\n\nAny problems or queries please use the Live Chat option. This offer is only available to audiences in the UK. \nThe White Disease\nHugo Haas\, Czechoslovakia 1937\, 105´\, English subtitles\nCast: Hugo Haas\, Zdeněk Štěpánek\, Karla Olicová\, Václav Vydra Sr. \nBased on Karel Čapek’s visionary play\, White Disease (1937) tells of a mysterious plague sweeping the world\, sparing no one—rich or poor. Only one man\, Dr. Galén\, holds the cure— but he will release it only if the leaders renounce war. His ultimatum collides with a ruthless dictator preparing for invasion\,— a thinly veiled portrait of Hitler and Nazi Germany. Banned in Czechoslovakia after the 1938 Munich Agreement\, the film remains uncannily relevant today: a tense thought-provoking parable where deadly disease and the lust for power intertwine. A forgotten classic that resonates as urgently now as on the eve of World War II. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-white-disease/ CATEGORIES:Films ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/3-You-Must-See-White-Desease-05.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251127T164530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T164530Z UID:30112228-1761955200-1764547199@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Riders of the sky DESCRIPTION:Watch for free as part of a free trial BFI Player Subscription. To access your special offer\, simply visit player.bfi.org.uk/subscribe. Enter the code MadeinPrague25 to claim an additional free month and discover the greatest global cinema on demand. \n\nNow in its 29th year\, the Made in Prague Festival joins the BFI Player’s “3 You Must See” strand with three classics of Czech cinema that remain strikingly relevant today. \nMade in Prague: Czech Film Classics – EXCLUSIVE OFFER \nTERMS & CONDITIONS \n\nRedeem the offer by 30 November 2025\nYou’ll need to enter your payment card details as your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the free trial period unless you cancel beforehand\nThis offer is not compatible with the BFI Player Channel on Amazon Prime and the Apple TV app\nPlease note that BFI Player is unavailable outside the UK\nThis voucher code has no cash value\nTerms of use: https://player.bfi.org.uk/terms-of-use\n\nAny problems or queries please use the Live Chat option. This offer is only available to audiences in the UK. \n\nThe Riders of the Sky\nJindřich Polák\, Czechoslovakia 1968\, 95‘\, English subtitles\nCast: Jiří Bednář\, Jiří Hrzán\, Svatopluk Matyáš\, Elsie Randolph\, Joan Seton \nDrawing on Filip Jánský’s novel and the real-life experiences of Czech RAF gunners\, this gripping black-and-white war drama follows a multinational bomber crew—Czech\, Slovak\, English\, and Canadian—navigating the daily perils of air raids over Germany. When Czech gunner Student is gravely injured during an attack on Nuremberg\, the crew confronts the human cost of war. Featuring authentic aerial footage and a haunting score\, including Ghost Riders in the Sky\, the film is both a thrilling and deeply personal portrayal of wartime aviation. Banned after the 1968 Soviet invasion\, it remains a striking tribute to unsung RAF heroes. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/riders-of-the-sky/ CATEGORIES:Films ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/3-You-Must-See-Riders-of-The-Sky-09--e1764261922781.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250421T123910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T124255Z UID:30092038-1761991200-1763827200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Noisy World - Exhibition DESCRIPTION:With simple line drawings of ordinary objects and mundane moments\, Perfect outlines an alternative vision to the competitive pursuit of perfectionism in modern society. \nAs though retrieved from a surreal flower press\, people\, plants and vessels are presented flattened and slightly out of shape; multiple minimalist selves cross architectural and art historical references; impressions of unrelated scenes captured on paper. \nWith each drawing a gentle act of rebellion\, against colour theory and perspective\, against hierarchies between foreground and background\, humans and things\, Noisy World celebrates the humane and humorous aspects of everyday life. \nGallery opening hours:\nSaturdays 10 am – 4 pm\nSundays 12 noon – 4 pm URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/noisy-world/2025-11-01/ LOCATION:The Stone Space\, 6 Church Lane\, Leytonstone\, London\, E11 1HG CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Secure-environment.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="factor-m":MAILTO:info@factor-m.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251015T080451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T080520Z UID:30110095-1762511400-1764347400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Learn to use a knitting machine DESCRIPTION:Hi all\, \nIf you are interested in learning a creative skill\, Morley College are running a course teaching beginners and intermediate students how to use a knitting machine. \nThe full course details are here\, covering all the foundations of using a machine knitting and making your own knitted fabric:  https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/machine-knitting-knitweave-and-laying-in-techniques/ \nThe course takes place on Fridays 10.30am to 4.30pm\,  between Friday 7th November and Friday 28th November. \nPlease note I am not the course organiser\, I am a student/course attendee. The course is being delivered by Morley College Adult Education\, please direct any queries to them on the link above. \n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/learn-to-use-a-knitting-machine/ LOCATION:Morley College London – Waterloo Centre for Adult Education\, 61 Westminster Bridge Road\, London\, SE1 7HT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Events in London,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1000004646.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251015T080703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T080704Z UID:30110091-1762538400-1764363600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Machine knitting course – design your own patterns DESCRIPTION:Hi all\, posting here for anyone interested in learning machine knitting! \n\nThe course focuses on learning how to design your own patterns on knitted fabric\, using a knitting machine. \nMachine Knitting: Design and Make Your Own Punch Cards \nThe course takes place weekly on Friday evenings\, starting on Friday 7th November until 28th November\, 6-9pm. \nPlease note I am not the organiser\, I’m a student/course attendee.  The course is run by Morley College Adult Education.  Any questions please direct to Morley College (contact details on the link above). URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/machine-knitting-course-design-your-own-patterns/ LOCATION:Morley College London – Waterloo Centre for Adult Education\, 61 Westminster Bridge Road\, London\, SE1 7HT CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Family Activities,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1000004645.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251113T185427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T185427Z UID:30110744-1763028000-1763746200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Fundraising Art Sale DESCRIPTION:Fundraising Art Sale of donated works by Katerina Wilczyński\, Eva Aldbrook\, Guta Vardy\, Clara Klinghoffer.\nThis annual selling show is a great opportunity to buy fine examples from distinguished artist estates that have been donated to Ben Uri to be sold for the benefit of the museum and research centre. The prices are greatly attractive compared to retail galleries! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/fundraising-art-sale/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:Ben Uri Gallery 108a Boundary Road NW8 0RH London\, 108A Boundary Road\, St John’s Wood\, London NW8 ORH\, Central London\, NW8 0RH CATEGORIES:Arts,Charity Events,Christmas Shopping,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Clara-Klinghoffer-Rachel-reading-e1763060032494.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Uri Gallery":MAILTO:admin@benuri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20241219T095708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T121955Z UID:30086854-1763046000-1763580600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Overcoat DESCRIPTION:In the snowy streets of a festive town\, Akaki is a humble clerk who resists change\, clinging to his small routines and simple pleasures. He’s perfectly happy with his old coat\, despite its many patches\, but as Christmas approaches\, the coat has become too worn to keep him warm. When a tailor declares\, “There’s nothing left to stitch\,” Akaki must buy a new coat—a decision that will change his life. With the first snowfall\, Akaki’s new coat brings both joy and unexpected challenges\, leading him on an unforgettable journey. Through enchanting shadow puppetry and an original score\, The Overcoat becomes a visual treat for audiences\, capturing the warmth of the season and reminding us of the simple power of kindness. \nTold through a mixture of clowning\, shadow puppetry and storytelling this is a treat for all ages. \nWhat people are saying about The Overcoat. \nA visual delight…stunning.\nThe Arts blog \nThe two performers are excellent\, as is the storytelling….Beautifully imagined.\nEverything Theatre \nSo much fun! 10/10 definitely recommend\nAudience Review \nGreat story\, wonderful props and stunning imagery. The actors brought such joy to the piece. Could not fault it. We walked away with a collective glow in our hearts\nAudience Review URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-overcoat-2/2025-11-13/ CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,London Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Early-reviews--e1742559527395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20260226T014341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T163833Z UID:30119097-1763110800-1773597600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Discover the rise and fall of Pompeii like never before. The immersive exhibition\, The Last Days of Pompeii\, takes you on a multi-sensory journey into the heart of the Roman city\, brought to life through spectacular video projections\, evocative soundscapes\, and interactive installations. Stroll its bustling streets\, witness gladiator battles\, and experience the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a stunning digital recreation of history. Get your tickets now for The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition in London – must end 15 March 2026! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-last-days-of-pompeii-the-immersive-exhibition/ LOCATION:Immerse LDN\, Excel London Waterfront\, Immerse LDN\, Excel London Waterfront\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1FR CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/8ebdff33-e66c-433b-a0db-28b2a5ee7a14.png ORGANIZER;CN="FKP Scorpio Entertainment":MAILTO:exhibition@fkpscorpio.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250916T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T160106Z UID:30107382-1763204400-1763575200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Jeremy Jeffs – Lives We Cannot Live DESCRIPTION:Documentary film maker and photographer Jeremy Jeffs spent three years photographing and interviewing people with ME in their homes. Lives We Cannot Live reveals the hidden reality of living with the condition. \nCurated by Sebah Chaudhry and supported by the ME Association\, the exhibition sets out to bring visibility to a hidden and neglected community and encompasses environmental portraits\, collaged with diary notes and personal memories of before being ill\, selected from more than 50 cases. \nDiagnosed with ME as a teenager\, Jeffs shares the lived experiences of his sitters and captures an intimate side of life rarely witnessed even by close friends. Hidden symptoms mixed with a general lack of awareness make this a doubly invisible and isolating disease. \n“I started this project out of frustration and anger because in the almost four decades since my diagnosis nothing has really changed. We still don’t know much about ME\, there’s still a lack of proper funding for research\, no clear treatment\, and worse\, there’s still widespread misunderstanding about the illness\, even among some healthcare professionals.” \nAround 400\,000 people in the UK have this debilitating and as yet incurable illness. Symptoms include profound fatigue\, sleep disturbance\, post-exertional malaise\, cognitive difficulties and a range of other symptoms like pain\, headaches\, nausea and intolerance to lights and noise. \nLives We Cannot Live is the first large scale project to focus on ME and precedes the publication of a photo book with Fistful of Books later this year. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/jeremy-jeffs-lives-we-cannot-live/2025-11-15/ LOCATION:oxo gallery\, gallery@oxo\, Oxo Tower Wharf\, Bargehouse Street\, South Bank\, London\, SE1 9PH CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Health Education,Photography,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/LivesWeCannotLive_01_jeremy-Jeffs-e1758038458999.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20241128T192026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T192326Z UID:30086376-1763546400-1763578800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:HOLIDAY SEASON ART AND BOOK FAIR DESCRIPTION:Ben Uri offers an interesting range of artworks and art books for sale supporting the museum’s Research Unit on the Jewish\, Refugee and Immigrant contribution to British visual culture since 1900. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/holiday-season-art-and-book-fair/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Ben Uri Gallery 108a Boundary Road NW8 0RH London\, 108A Boundary Road\, St John’s Wood\, London NW8 ORH\, Central London\, NW8 0RH CATEGORIES:Arts,Charity Events,Christmas Events,Christmas Shopping,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Health Services,Museums,Shopping,Visual Arts,Weight Loss,Women's Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/books-e1732821756595.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250506T104443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131859Z UID:30094742-1763550000-1763748000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Women in Art Fair DESCRIPTION:An annual art fair that celebrates the work of women and those identifying as women. \nHeld this year at the smaller gallery@oxo venue\, the Fair will focus on showcasing Open Call artists whose work has been selected from thousands of entries.   \nThis year’s Fair is free to all and has a free talks programme with high profile speakers including founder of FAMM (Femmes Artistes due Musée Mougins)\, Christian Levett and Hall Rockefeller\, founder of Less Than Half\, a movement for women interested in art. \nA new Women in Art Fair prize launches this year\, supported this year by Fladgate\, a law firm with a strong diversity and inclusivity programme\, with the winners’ work on show at the Fair. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/women-in-art-fair-2/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:gallery@oxo\, Barge House Street\, London\, SE1 9PH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Photography,Sculpture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/overview-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Art Fair":MAILTO:info@womeninartfair.com GEO:51.5082611;-0.1084354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=gallery@oxo Barge House Street London SE1 9PH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Barge House Street:geo:-0.1084354,51.5082611 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250119T161235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T161521Z UID:30087704-1763553600-1763575200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:At the Edge of All Things DESCRIPTION:At the Edge of All Things brings together three artists who conjure post-human landscapes in response to the uncertainties and frailties of contemporary life. The exhibition marks the start of a three-month series of events at a former warehouse in Borough as the building is prepared for its next chapter – the space itself a symbol of civic transition. \nAnna Woodward\, Annie Trevorah and Vilte Fuller provoke alternative futures in a world teetering on the brink of collapse. Examining the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world from cultural and historical\, theoretical and personal perspectives the artists’ works capture a liminal moment between utopia and dystopia. \nIn her intricate paintings Anna Woodward’s depicts fantastical scenarios where the organic and human-made collide\, Annie Trevorah’s hybrid sculptures blur the lines between plant life and technology\, while Vite Fuller’s otherworldly scenes draw on ancient folktales and urban myths. Together they join nature’s alarm call to step back from the edge. \nThis inaugural show launches a creative hub hosted by IAG (Independent Art Galleries and Exhibitions) led by curator Josephine May Bailey. Over the course of three months\, the temporarily vacant space will act as a platform for dialogue\, experimentation and exchange by incorporating exhibitions\, artist residencies and collaborative programming. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/at-the-edge-of-all-things/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:IAG Exhibitions\, 8 Vine Yard\, London\, SE1 1QL CATEGORIES:Arts,Environment,Exhibitions,Sculpture,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Heaven-Earth-and-Man-Oil-on-Linen-40-x-30-cm-2024-3000-GBP-cropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="factor-m":MAILTO:info@factor-m.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250205T163747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T054558Z UID:30088754-1763553600-1763578800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Sail to Hope – Solo Exhibition by Esra Kizir Gokcen DESCRIPTION:With Sail to Hope\, Esra Kizir Gokcen presents her response to the far-reaching effects of globalisation. Born from human empathy rather than political drive\, her work questions the hierarchies that place humans above other life forms. \nIn paintings inspired by Eastern miniature art\, natural forces intermingle with crowds of abstract shapes and figures to represent the movements of people and cultures between past and present. Collaged paper boats folded from world maps symbolise the shared humanity of precarious passages too often reduced to numbers in news headlines. \nThe ubiquitous origami vessels also feature in a large-scale multi-media installation at the heart of the exhibition. These were co-created in workshops with diverse community groups. Participants christened each boat with a personal message of hope\, inspiring the exhibition title. A soundscape by Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Tim Garland complements this collaborative work. \nThe artists have worked together since 2023\, when Garland commissioned Gokcen to create paintings for his orchestral work. Visuals for the current Moment of Departure tour constitute part of this exhibition. Tim Garland will play a selection from his current CD in several intimate concerts on both Saturdays. The afternoon performances will be followed by a Q&A with both artists who believe art can communicate positive messages and elevate the resilience of the human spirit. A selection of prints and posters are available in support of War Child. \nThe exhibition open times are as follows: \nMonday-Friday 12noon – 7pm\nSaturday 11am – 2pm\nSunday 12non – 4pm \nClick on the booking links for the music and art afternoons on 1 March and 8 March URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/__trashed-15/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:54 The Gallery\, 54 Shepherd Market\, London\, W1J 7QX CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts,Writers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sail-To-Hope_banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="factor-m":MAILTO:info@factor-m.co.uk GEO:51.5065183;-0.1470575 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=54 The Gallery 54 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54 Shepherd Market:geo:-0.1470575,51.5065183 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251020T021616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T021616Z UID:30110113-1763562600-1763569800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Continuity - London Theatre DESCRIPTION:Continuity\, by David Sear \nDirected by Rosina Piovani \nWhat happens when your life is abruptly changed by a tragic accident? \nOne that ruins that life completely? \nAnd if a chance came along to use a revolutionary new cure\, would you take it? \nDo you want to live forever? (Terms & conditions apply). \nIt is 2034\, and a group of billionaires control even more of the world than they do today. They believe they have discovered an invention which could change what it means to be human. They believe they have unlocked the secret of human continuity. And they need patient 7… \nCONTINUITY: A satirical and darkly comic tale about humanity’s yearning for immortality – and what happens when technology and vast wealth manipulate the very essence of what makes us human. In a world where the pace of change is unprecedented and our ability to adapt to that change is struggling to evolve\, Continuity asks the existential question: ‘What is the value of my continued existence? And\, more importantly\, can I get a better phone?’. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/continuity-london-theatre/2025-11-19/1/ LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,London Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PosterFlyer-Approved-Instagram-Post-45-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Cockpit Theatre":MAILTO:reception@thecockpit.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250916T162235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T183418Z UID:30107301-1763575200-1763586000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Italian\, Spanish\, Brazilian-Portuguese\, French courses. Few places left DESCRIPTION:We have a few places left on our Italian\, Spanish\, French and Brazilian-Portuguese courses starting next week (15th-18th September). All our teachers are qualified native teachers.\nLessons take place at Lingua Diversa Group’s offices in central London. There are a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 students in each group. Here is the full list of our courses: \nEvening Courses (12 weeks\, 18 hours\, £260):\n\n1) SPANISH Beginner Level (A1.1):\nMonday 15 September to Monday 01 December  from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n2) SPANISH Pre-Intermediate level (A2.2):\nWednesday 17 September to Wednesday 03 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n  \n3) SPANISH Intermediate level (B1.1):\nWednesday 17 September to Wednesday 03 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n4) SPANISH Upper-Intermediate level (B2.1)\nMonday 15 September to Monday 01 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n5) ITALIAN Beginner Level (A1.1): \nMonday 15 September to Monday 01 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \nThursday 18 September to Thursday 04 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n  \n6) ITALIAN Elementary Level (A1.2): \nTuesday 16 September to Tuesday 02 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \nThursday 18 September to Thursday 04 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n7) ITALIAN Pre-Intermediate Level (A2.1) \nThursday 18 September to Thursday 04 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n  \n8) ITALIAN Pre-Intermediate Level (A2.2) \nTuesday 16 September to Tuesday 02 December  from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n9) ITALIAN Intermediate Level (B1.1) \nThursday 18 September to Thursday 04 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n10) ITALIAN Intermediate Level (B1.2) \nTuesday 16 September to Tuesday 02 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n11) ITALIAN Upper-Intermediate Level (B2.2) \nTuesday 16 September to Tuesday 02 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \nWednesday 17 September to Wednesday 03 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n12) ITALIAN Advanced (C1.2)\nTuesday 16 September to Tuesday 02 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n13) FRENCH Beginner Level (A1.1)\nThursday 18 September to Thursday 04 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n  \n14) FRENCH Elementary Level (A1.2)\nMonday 15 September to Monday 01 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n15) FRENCH Pre-Intermediate Level (A2.2)\nThursday 18 September to Thursday 04 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n16) FRENCH Upper-Intermediate Level (B2.1)\nMonday 15 September to Monday 01 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n17) BRAZ-PORTUGUESE Beginner level (A1.1)\nTuesday 16 September to Tuesday 02 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n18) BRAZ-PORTUGUESE Elementary level (A1.2) \nMonday 15 September to Monday 01 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n19) BRAZ-PORTUGUESE Pre-Intermediate level (A2.1)\nWednesday 17 September to Wednesday 03 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \n  \n20) BRAZ-PORTUGUESE Pre-Intermediate level (A2.2) \nWednesday 17 September to Wednesday 03 December from 7:35 to 9:05 pm \n  \n21) BRAZ-PORTUGUESE  Intermediate level (B1.2)\nMonday 15 September to Monday 01 December from 6 to 7:30 pm \nIf you are unsure about your level\, we offer a free assessment in order to place you in the correct group. \nPlease email us your contact number\, and we will call you to assess your level. Check our website Lingua Diversa URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/italian-spanish-brazilian-portuguese-french-courses-few-places-left/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Lingua Diversa Group\, Ruskin House\, 40-41 Museum Street\, London\, WC1A 1LT CATEGORIES:Courses,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BrazilianPortuguese2-1-e1758039667678.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lingua Diversa Group":MAILTO:info@linguadiversa.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250716T194409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T194435Z UID:30100648-1763578800-1763582400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Kerfuffle DESCRIPTION:Join the renowned actor Sam Blunder O.B.E. as they recount tales of their exploits and adventures in the thrilling world of acting over the decades of their illustrious career. \nThrough the medium of Kerfuffle’s short-form experience\, scenes from the past will be recreated on stage\, culminating in the premiere of Blunder’s collaboration with Christopher Nolan—an epic story told in reverse. \nNote: As Blunder has had a long and illustrious career\, they can’t possibly be expected to keep track of the details. Blunder may ask their fans in the audience to shout out suggestions to help remind them of the finer points. \n★★★★ “Kerfuffle is an expert troupe\, and their shows lean into their joyous\, messy comedy\, with passion\, teamwork and fun.” – Spy In the Stalls URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/kerfuffle/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Museum of Comedy\, St George's Church Bloomsbury Way\, London\, WC1A 2SR CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04-29-2025-154654-8538-1.jpg GEO:51.5178916;-0.1250853 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Comedy St George's Church Bloomsbury Way London WC1A 2SR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St George's Church Bloomsbury Way:geo:-0.1250853,51.5178916 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250904T063751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T063751Z UID:30106330-1763578800-1763584200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Lee DESCRIPTION:1969. Local delivery boy and art student Hank seeks advice on his portfolio from artist Lee Krasner\, widow of Jackson Pollock. When Hank produces one final painting in the form of a rolled-up canvas\, Lee accuses him of stealing the work from her home. As the stakes rise and Hank becomes increasing increasingly determined to uncover the truth\, Lee is forced to question everything she knew about her late husband’s genius. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/lee/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Park90\, Park Theatre\, 13 Clifton Terrace\, Finsbury Park\, London N4 3JP\, 13 Clifton Terrace\, Finsbury Park\, London N4 3JP\, London\, N4 3JP CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/New-LEE-artwork1080x1080-Helen-Goldwyn-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251117T042330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T042330Z UID:30111644-1763578800-1763665200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Side Effects May Include DESCRIPTION:A world where one miracle pill makes life ‘sunny’ and pain-free – until side effects begin to emerge. Created and performed by Mountview graduates Ivi Moravcova and Jess Vince-Moin\, Side Effects May Include is a dystopian dark comedy blending sharp dialogue with surrealism. A new work inspired by the 2024 UK Women and Equalities Committee report into women’s reproductive health conditions\, and personal experiences seeking medical diagnoses. Provocative\, playful\, and pertinent: a prescription for cases of chronic medical dismissal. Do not operate heavy misogyny while watching. \nCreatives and cast: Jess Vince-Moin & Ivi Moravcova \n\n19 November 2025\, 7 pm\n20 November 2025\, 7 pm\nBOOK NOW  \n\nPart of Voila Theatre Festival (3 – 23 November 2025) URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/side-effects-may-include/ LOCATION:etcetera theatre\, 265 Camden High Street\, London\, NW1 7BU CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Films ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-11.20.05.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.540617;-0.1442578 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=etcetera theatre 265 Camden High Street London NW1 7BU;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=265 Camden High Street:geo:-0.1442578,51.540617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250711T165031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T165031Z UID:30098371-1763580600-1763584200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Beansville presents: Video Store DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the video store! Pick your favourite genre\, make up the movie title you’d like to see\, and we’ll improvise the rest. Of course\, if the video wasn’t properly rewound last time\, we might accidentally start with the final scene… don’t worry\, we’ll figure it out. \nCome rent an improvised movie from the racks of the video store\, based on your suggestions. No late fees. No script. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/beansville-presents-video-store/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Courtyard Theatre\, 40 Pitfield Street\, London\, N1 6EU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/02-15-2025-195844-8248-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251105T080232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T080232Z UID:30110146-1763580600-1763587800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:British Comedian of The Year - Semi Final DESCRIPTION:Football fans and comedy lovers\, unite! The first ever High Press Comedy night kicks off at Backyard Comedy Club on Tuesday\, October 29th\, bringing four of the internet’s biggest football content creators to the stage. Tickets are just £10 each and are likely to sell out quickly\, so grab yours before they’re gone! \nFeaturing: \n \nJames Gardner \nA high-energy Scotsman whose razor-sharp wit has racked up over 30 million online views and more than 100\,000 followers with self-deprecating football stories and rapid-fire delivery. (“Really\, really funny” – BBC Scotland; “This fella is gonna kill it as a comedian” – TalkSPORT)\, \n \nJim Daly \nThe go-to guy for comedy football songs\, parodies and sketches with more than 360\,000 followers. His 92 League Clubs Song is a staple for all football fans at the start of each season. A seasoned standup comedian who has performed all over the UK. (“Hilarious” – SportBible. “★★★★” – Mervyn Stutter’s Pick Of The Fringe.) \n \nJosh James \nEssex’s viral standout and winner of Essex Comedian Of The Year\, Josh recently supported Mo Gilligan on tour and is about to launch his debut tour Doin’ Alright\, with multiple venues already sold out. (“Deceptively clever laddish jokes” – The British Comedy Guide) \n \nThe Exploding Heads \nOnline sensations and stars of hit podcast Sports Horn\, The Exploding Heads\, bring their infamous characters to life on stage. Join former professional footballer turned current pundit Ian Fiveankles and Colin from Portsmouth for chaotic fun. (“Consistently the funniest people on the whole internet” – Marcus Brigstocke) \n \nExpect live stand-up\, comedy songs\, sketches and more—all powered by football fever. Gather your mates\, don your retro football shirts and come ready to cheer\, jeer and laugh. The more random the football shirt the better! \n?️? Book your tickets today—£10 and selling fast! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/british-comedian-of-the-year-semi-final-2/ LOCATION:Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green\, E2 0EL\, Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green\, London\, E2 0EL CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Events,Entertainment,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Yellow_Clean_Standup_Comedy_Show_Poster__Twitter_Post_.png_cc66245c-b44d-4c32-b72c-4d9a688fa790.png.png GEO:51.525396;-0.0553149 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Backyard Comedy Club 231 Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0EL Backyard Comedy Club 231 Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0EL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green:geo:-0.0553149,51.525396 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251031T044148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T044148Z UID:30110230-1763580600-1763589600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Gothic Opera presents: Die Rheinnixen DESCRIPTION:Unconventional opera company Gothic Opera returns to Battersea Arts Centre this Halloween\, this time with the UK staged premiere of Die Rheinnixen (The Nixies of the Rhine)\, an unjustly neglected\, Romantic work by Jacques Offenbach. \nDie Rheinnixen\, which is Offenbach’s first take on grand opera\, encompasses the growing nationalism of its time\, as well as the genre’s fascination with the supernatural. Gothic Opera is delighted to be staging this horror story for the first time in the UK. \nIn the capable hands of the award-winning international stage director Max Hoehn\, the evocative crumbling architecture of Battersea Arts Centre’s Grand Hall will be transformed into the time of the Weimar Republic\, a period of nationalism and unease. \nIn a bold production that will speak to our current times\, Gothic Opera will be joined by exciting conductor Hannah von Wiehler\, who has a very busy career across Europe. Leon Haxby\, the young composer whose previous work for the company was praised in Opera magazine for its “haunting magic” and “compassionate insight\,” has created a new chamber orchestration of the opera for seven instruments. A cast of talented singers will bring the characters and story to life. \nDie Rheinnixen performance details:\n30th October\, 7.30pm\n31st October\, 7.30pm\n1st November\, 7.30pm\n2nd November\, 5.00pm \nSung in German with English surtitles. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/gothic-opera-presents-die-rheinnixen/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Battersea Arts Centre\, Lavender Hill\, London\, SW11 5TN CATEGORIES:Arts,Live Music,London Theatre,Music,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DieRheinnixen_Posters_V4_Instagram-2-e1761885622317.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gothic Opera":MAILTO:info@gothicopera.co.uk GEO:51.4645928;-0.1611549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Battersea Arts Centre Lavender Hill London SW11 5TN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lavender Hill:geo:-0.1611549,51.4645928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250716T194337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T194337Z UID:30101382-1763582400-1763586000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Fishwives DESCRIPTION:Step right up for FISHWIVES—a riotous comedy cabaret that’s smutty\, feminist\, historical\, and dare we say\, hysterical. \nIf Chaucer had a potty-mouthed sister with a vendetta against the patriarchy\, this is the show she’d have made. Written in verse with the gleeful irreverence of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes\, Fishwives catapults the forgotten heroines of history onto centre stage—louder\, looser\, and far less ladylike than you remember. \nPenned and performed by seasoned comedy poet Abi Unwin-Smith (RCSSD)\, with a decade of live mischief under her belt\, this anarchic hour fuses poetry\, storytelling and movement with the high-energy chaos of vaudeville. Expect stripping suffragettes\, scandalous monarchs and the odd persecuted pudenda—no petticoat will be left unruffled. \nAfter a decade on the UK and Australian comedy and poetry circuits\, Fishwives now bursts forth as a full-throttle show: a bawdy mash-up of brains\, bosoms\, and belly laughs. In an age when women’s rights still hang precariously in the balance\, this show wields laughter as both weapon and salve. \nSo gird your loins\, ladies and gents. These lusty bawds have stories to tell—and it’s about bloody time we listened. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/fishwives/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Camden Comedy Club\, 100 Camden High St\, Camden Town\,\, London\, NW1 0LU CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/05-16-2025-100740-3830-1-1.jpg GEO:51.5372875;-0.1409645 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Comedy Club 100 Camden High St Camden Town London NW1 0LU;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Camden High St\, Camden Town\,:geo:-0.1409645,51.5372875 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250716T194120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T194120Z UID:30099541-1763586000-1763589600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Tristan Wolfe Break:Out DESCRIPTION:Prepare to laugh\, cry\, and question the line between tragedy and comedy in Break:Out—a raw\, queer\, and uplifting one-person show about rejection\, resilience\, and self-discovery. Tristan Wolfe blends sharp wit\, heartfelt storytelling\, and absurd comedy in this bold exploration of breaking down and breaking through. \nFrom childhood dreams of performing to the crushing weight of rejection\, Break:Out takes you on a deeply personal journey filled with poignant reflections and laugh-out-loud moments. It’s a story of finding strength in vulnerability and discovering joy in unexpected places. \nJoin Tristan Wolfe for a performance that’s as cathartic as it is comedic—a reminder that even in our darkest moments\, there’s a chance to break out. \n“Serious talent.” – FringeReview (Simon Jenner)\, on Marvin and the Dodgyspinners (Brighton Fringe 2024) \n“… a hilarious hour-long play by Tristan Wolfe\, the writer and director. “ – Broadway World (Cindy Marcolina) on The Hunters of Ghost Hall (Camden Fringe 2019) \n“Funny\, engrossing\, thought provoking drama with great performances!..” Sussex Playwrights (Philippa Hammond)\, on Finding Yourself Offside (2018) URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/tristan-wolfe-breakout/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:The Hen & Chickens Theatre\, The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar\, London\, N1 2NA CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/02-10-2025-110808-2426-1.jpg GEO:51.5460426;-0.1019985 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Hen & Chickens Theatre The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar London N1 2NA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar:geo:-0.1019985,51.5460426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20251003T084625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T084625Z UID:30108311-1763640000-1763643600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:John Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture DESCRIPTION:To coincide with the publication of his book\, John Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture\, Charles Saumarez Smith will give a lunchtime talk on Vanbrugh’s extraordinary life: his upbringing; why he spent so much time in a French gaol; the writing of The Relapse and The Provoked Wife; and how he came to design Castle Howard with no previous experience of architecture. Saumarez Smith will give particular attention to Vanbrugh’s work as a theatrical impresario and the designer of the Queen’s Theatre\, Haymarket\, so disastrous as a venue for plays\, but where all of Handel’s early operas were performed. He will then describe Vanbrugh’s quarrel with the Duchess of Marlborough and his later work as an architect\, at King’s Weston\, Claremont\, Grimsthorpe\, Seaton Delaval and Stowe. In recent years\, Vanbrugh’s reputation as an architect has been eclipsed by his subordinate\, Nicholas Hawksmoor. This talk and the accompanying book will explain Vanbrugh’s originality and influence on later architects from Robert Adam to Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. \nCharles Saumarez Smith is a writer\, curator and art historian. He has served as Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery\, London\, as Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts\, London\, as Professor of Architectural History at the Royal Academy of Arts\, and Chairman of The Royal Drawing School and The Watercolour World. He is currently a Trustee of the Garden Museum\, and Emeritus Trustee of ArtUK and Charleston. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase in the Foyer at a special price. \nFurther details of the book available here URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/john-vanbrugh-the-drama-of-architecture/ LOCATION:Wigmore Hall\, 36 Wigmore Street\, London\, W1U 2BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Architecture,Cheap Tickets,London Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RS48873_John-Vanbrugh-2D-e1759480701723.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wigmore Hall":MAILTO:boxoffice@wigmore-hall.org.uk GEO:51.5166232;-0.1482304 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 Wigmore Street:geo:-0.1482304,51.5166232 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T202230 CREATED:20250705T030248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T030248Z UID:30096579-1763640000-1763661600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Maggie Roberts | Sheer Presence: While They Are Here… DESCRIPTION:IMT Gallery is proud to present Sheer Presence: While They Are Here…\, a solo exhibition by multimedia artist Maggie Roberts\, exploring presence as a transformative force through watercolour paintings\, digital collage\, textiles and video. Responding directly to the ongoing ecological collapse\, violent destruction\, and the pervasive sense of uncertainty\, Sheer Presence acts as a cosmopolitical manifestation tool—a profound call to remain awake\, intentional\, and attuned to unseen forces shaping our shared reality. \nDrawing inspiration from Blaise Agüera y Arcas’ recent book What Is Life? Evolution as Computation (MIT Press\, 2025)\, the exhibition explores Sheer Presence as the distinct intrusion of another entity— often animal or virtual—disrupting the human order. Echoing the 8th-century Tibetan Buddhist Tattvasangraha text (verses 2892-2893)\, Roberts emphasises presence as the fundamental ability of an entity to profoundly influence and alter its environment\, reshaping perceptions and expanding experiences of reality. \nAt the heart of the exhibition is an ancient manifestation grid\, activated through six thematic “nodes”: ancestors>