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SUMMARY:The Bald and the Beautiful Live in London!
DESCRIPTION:The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo features a pair of grizzled gay ghouls exploring the cultural boundaries of modern beauty through interviews with gorgeous guests who inhabit various facets of the beauty industry. From models\, moguls\, influencers\, drag queens\, and RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants to adult performers\, actors\, and more\, Trixie and Katya break down the beauty behind it all.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-bald-and-the-beautiful-live-in-london/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Conversation,Entertainment,Events in London,Shows
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SUMMARY:The London Classic Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Now in its ninth year\, The London Classic Car Show is the must-attend event for all discerning classic car buyers\, collectors and enthusiasts. After the success of our show at Syon Park\, we are thrilled to announce that we will be returning to Olympia London\, the historic home of motor cars\, from 24th – 26th February 2023. \n\n\n\nThis year’s London Classic Car Show returns to its roots with an exhibition of celebrated and important vehicles AND plenty of special features\, yet to be announced. Plus\, this year we’ll be adding some extra sparkle to the event with celebrity interviews from motoring legends and live music acts on our main stage. \n\n\n\nTickets are on sale from November 24th with a special limited Early Bird offer!   \n\n\n\nhttps://www.theclassiccarshowuk.com
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-london-classic-car-show/
LOCATION:London Olympia\, Hammersmith Road\,\, London\,\, W14 8UX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Events in London,Exhibitions,Live Music,Shows
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Constance Devernay-Laurence - 15th March 2023
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Ballet Principal\, Constance Devernay-Laurence\, will be ‘in conversation’ with London Ballet Circle online via ZOOM shortly after performing Coppélia at Sadler’s Wells. \n\n\n\nBroadcast online Wednesday 15th March from 7.00 pm GMT\, and all are welcome to attend! \n\n\n\n*** This event is FREE to LBC members and costs £5.00 for non-members*** Book your place here: https://www.tlbc.org.uk/events/in-conversation-with-constance-devernay-laurence \n\n\n\nAbout The London Ballet Circle  \n\n\n\nHere at LBC\, we offer a range of informative and informal dance-related events throughout the year. Our aim is to promote interest in ballet\, other forms of dance and the associated arts in order to deepen appreciation and to foster a spirit of fellowship between audiences and artists. The money we raise helps to support student dancers\, schools and companies across the UK. \n\n\n\nThe London Ballet Circle welcomes new members from all over the world. Find out more about how to join here: https://www.tlbc.org.uk/pages/join.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/in-conversation-with-constance-devernay-laurence-15th-march-2023/
LOCATION:Live interactive online event
CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Cheap Tickets,Dance,Performing Arts,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Czech Documentary Now: Happily Ever After + Q&A (tbc.)
DESCRIPTION:Following her highly successful documentaries Generation Singles and Non-Parent\, director Jana Počtová explores further contemporary relationships following five stories about people who have decided to look for happiness in alternative relationships that deviate from the norm and are not often talked about. \n\n\n\nThe non-binary promoter of polyamory\, Fro dates Honza\, who lives with his wife\, Andrea. They form a polycule with Jakub\, who lives with Michaela and dates Andrea. Alexandr and Šárka are a stable couple practising an open relationship\, allowing them to participate in parallel intimate relationships. Dagmar is in a long-term relationship with a married partner. At the same time\, Miroslava\, abandoned by her husband\, looks for an ideal partner on dating sites. Finally\, there is Kristyna and Mirek\, a catholic couple who believe that real love is possible only in a monogamous relationship. Following the development of her protagonists‘ relationships over several years\, Počtová emphasises their intimacy and fragility while revealing the search for a fulfilling lifestyle and also the misunderstandings\, compromises and challenges brought about by unusual faces of love and the need for redefining partnership in our times. \n\n\n\nJana Počtová\, Czech Republic 2022\, 98′\, English subtitles \n\n\n\nAudience Award at the 2022 Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival \n\n\n\nStudent Jury Main Award at the 2022 Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival \n\n\n\nJana Počtová \n\n\n\nThe director and screenwriter Jana Počtová (b. 1980) graduated in documentary filmmaking at FAMU. She has been involved in making TV series (Na cestě\, Příběhy slavných\, Vyprávěj) and documentaries (Oči tygra\, 2011; Tornádo – rok poté\, 2022). Happily Ever After (2022) together with Generation Singles (2011) and Non-Parent (2017) form a loose trilogy on parenting and relationships. Počtová has collaborated with the People in Need Foundation on film projects about refugees and a project about the daughters of political prisoners\, Dcery 50. let / Daughters of 1950s\, and worked on a Czech-German Fund For The Future project Živá paměť / Living Memoryfor the German government. \n\n\n\n—————- \n\n\n\nPart of Czech Documentary Now: Czechs on Czechs and Czechs beyond borders series
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/czech-documentary-now-happily-ever-after-qa-tbc/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Films,Relationships
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SUMMARY:The Big Smoke Variety Show – The Better Part of Valour
DESCRIPTION:November 8th: The Better Part of Valour \n\n\n\nRemember the 90’s film Cool Runnings? Join us at The Big Smoke Variety Show to hear about a new quirky and heroic sports odyssey\, Ukrainian Cricket! We are joined by the author of the recently released book Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team’s Last Stand on the Front Lines of War\, Jonathan Campion\, who will tell us the extraordinary story of Cricket’s surprising and eccentric history in Ukraine. This includes how Ukraine’s cricketers helped the people around them to escape from Russia’s invasion in 2022. It’s a story of courage\, determination and hope\, both on and off the field. \n\n\n\nBut that’s not all! In true Big Smoke Variety fashion\, this evening will feature an eclectic mix of performances and games\, including comedy from award-winning stand-up Daisy Roberts and Latin Jazz from musicians Diego Laverde Rojas and Bob Morgan. \n\n\n\nThe Big Smoke is a variety show and live-recorded podcast. It takes inspiration from classic TV variety shows and late-night chat shows with a theatrical bent towards exploring the ancient rituals of gathering and community. In our world\, where social media algorithms are driving humanity further and further apart\, The Big Smoke\, by its very nature\, will bring unexpected audiences together for a variety show\, the likes of which they have never seen. Come gather at Soho’s Sacred Grounds cafe on Dean Street for a night of comedy\, conversation\, and community with wit and wisdom from your host\, Kevin Bennett! \n\n\n\nCheck out our Instagram @thebigsmokevariety for further details and announcements. \n\n\n\nTickets are 8 pounds online (click here to book) or PWYC (pay what you can) at the door. Seats are limited\, so we recommend booking in advance to ensure your seat! \n\n\n\nThis event is BYOB – swing by the store on your way here\, and come join us for a fantastic evening celebrating the best of this smoky city!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-big-smoke-variety-show-the-better-part-of-valour/
LOCATION:Sacred Grounds Cafe\, 54 Dean Street\, London\, W1D 6AE
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Entertainment,Events in London,Live Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Matt Thorne with FAMOUS: Ego\, Envy and Ambition in Pop\, Rock and Hip-Hop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Matt Thorne\, acclaimed author\, critic and cultural commentator\, as he discusses his thought-provoking book Famous\, an insightful exploration of fame\, creativity and modern celebrity culture. \nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, a curated series hosted by ICMP celebrating writers who shape how we understand music\, media and contemporary culture. Each session goes beyond the page\, offering live conversation\, critical context and creative insight. \nIn Famous\, Thorne examines what it really means to be famous in the modern world — how celebrity is constructed\, consumed and mythologised\, and how it impacts artists\, audiences and society at large. Drawing on music\, film\, literature and pop culture\, the book explores the tension between visibility and identity\, success and selfhood. \nRather than glamourising fame\, Thorne asks deeper questions about ambition\, validation and the cost of being seen. The book is especially resonant in an era shaped by social media\, constant exposure and the pressure to build a public persona\, making it essential reading for anyone pursuing a creative career today. \nSmart\, accessible and deeply reflective\, Famous offers a critical lens on the cultural systems that elevate — and often exploit — creative talent. \nWhat to expect \nA talk from Matt Thorne on the themes and ideas behind Famous \nDiscussion around fame\, identity and creativity in the modern music and media landscape \nInsights into writing\, criticism and cultural analysis \nAudience Q&A \nBook signing opportunity — bring your copy or purchase one on the night \nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a thoughtful and engaging evening with one of the UK’s most perceptive cultural writers.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-matt-thorne-with-famous-ego-envy-and-ambition-in-pop-rock-and-hip-hop/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Music
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SUMMARY:In Conversation With...EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the second ‘In Conversation With’ comedy show hosted by Rebecca-Maree. \nEnjoy an evening at the most unhinged chat show you’ll ever see! Australian comedian\, Rebecca-Maree aka ‘shoey girl’\, will be interviewing a new set of celebrities live on stage. This time\, it will be EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy and comedian Lee Peart. \nExpect a hilarious hour of merciless probing\, rib-tickling anecdotes and heartfelt revelations. Plus some fun crowd work participation and a pretty good chance of the odd shoey along the way.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/in-conversation-with-eastenders-actress-natalie-cassidy/
LOCATION:Queer comedy club\, Downstairs\, 114 Junction Road\, London\,\, London\, N19 5LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Comedy,Comics,Concerts,Conversation,Entertainment,Events in London,Performing Arts,Society
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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:In Conversation With...Karl Porter
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ‘In Conversation With’ hosted by Rebecca-Maree. \nEnjoy an evening at the most unhinged chat show you’ll ever see! Australian comedian\, Rebecca-Maree aka ‘shoey girl’\, will be interviewing a new set of celebrities live on stage. This time\, it will be comedian Karl Porter. \nExpect a hilarious hour of merciless probing\, rib-tickling anecdotes and heartfelt revelations. Plus some fun crowd work participation and a pretty good chance of the odd shoey along the way.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/in-conversation-with-karl-porter/
LOCATION:vauxhall comedy club\, 6 S Lambeth Pl\, London SW8 1SP\, London\, SW8 1SP
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Comedy,Comics,Conversation,Entertainment,Events in London,Gigs,Performing Arts,Society
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Paul Sexton with Rock Goes to College (Special performance from Freya Everest)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Paul Sexton\, acclaimed music journalist\, author and broadcaster\, as he explores his latest book Rock Goes to College — the definitive\, untold story of the UK university gig circuit that launched a generation of legendary artists. With an opening performance by talented singer-songwriter Freya Everest\, this one is not to be missed!  \nIn Rock Goes to College\, Sexton traces the rise of Britain’s student gig circuit during the late 1960s and 1970s. This grassroots touring network became a proving ground for emerging artists during the explosion of rock music and the album era. As new universities and polytechnics opened across the UK\, bands criss-crossed the country in battered vans\, playing student unions\, honing their sound and chasing the dream of a record deal. \nDrawing on extensive original interviews and his unrivalled access to artists and industry figures\, Sexton tells remarkable early-career stories of acts including Pink Floyd\, Led Zeppelin\, The Who\, Queen\, Elton John\, Fleetwood Mac\, Genesis\, Nick Drake\, AC/DC and Dire Straits — as well as the student promoters and social secretaries who booked them\, many of whom would go on to shape the modern music industry themselves. The book also reveals how Paul McCartney and Wings returned to this circuit post-Beatles to road-test a new band from the ground up. \nPart music history\, part social history\, Rock Goes to College captures a vital moment when higher education\, youth culture and live music collided — shaping careers\, communities and the future of British rock. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn in-depth conversation with Paul Sexton on the stories and research behind Rock Goes to College\nInsight into the UK’s university gig circuit and its role in developing iconic artists\nDiscussion on music journalism\, biography and documenting cultural history\nAudience Q&A\nA live and intimate acoustic performance from Freya Everest\nBook signing opportunity — bring your copy or purchase one on the night\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for an entertaining\, insightful and nostalgia-rich evening uncovering one of the most influential — and least documented — chapters in British music history. \nAbout The Long Play Sessions\nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, a curated series hosted by ICMP Music School\, celebrating influential writers whose work has shaped how we understand music\, culture and creative history. Each session brings landmark books to life through live conversation\, historical context and deep industry insight.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-paul-sexton-with-rock-goes-to-college-special-performance-from-freya-everest/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Samira Ahmed with A Hard Day's Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at ICMP’s Queen’s Park campus for a special in‑conversation event with award‑winning journalist\, writer\, and broadcaster Samira Ahmed\, as she discusses her brand‑new book in the BFI Film Classics series:\nA Hard Day’s Night – her deep dive into the Beatles’ groundbreaking 1964 film. \nIn this intimate interview\, Samira will explore how A Hard Day’s Night—originally created to capture the Beatles’ explosive rise—has become a genuine cinematic classic. Drawing from her lifelong love for the film and her remarkable 2023 discovery of the earliest known full Beatles concert recording\, Samira examines how the movie captured the shifting cultural landscape of 1960s Britain and redefined modern celebrity. \nExpect insights into: \n\nThe film’s innovative blend of documentary realism and playful rebellion\nHow Beatlemania transformed ideas of fame\, identity\, and media\nThe film’s lasting influence on generations of artists\, fans\, and filmmakers\nSamira’s personal connection to the Beatles and how the film shaped her own journey into journalism\n\nAbout the author\nSamira Ahmed presents Front Row on BBC Radio 4 and Newswatch on BBC One\, and has created acclaimed documentaries including Art of Persia and I Dressed Ziggy Stardust. In 2020 she was named Audio Presenter of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild. A Hard Day’s Night is her first book. \nWhether you’re a Beatles fan\, a film lover\, or simply curious about the cultural forces that shaped modern Britain\, this is an evening not to miss. \nAbout The Long Play\nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series celebrating artists and writers who shape how we experience and understand music culture. Each session explores the stories beneath the noise — where creativity\, identity and lived experience intersect — offering audiences a rare chance to engage directly with the people who make and document the music that defines generations. \n\n\n\nLocation\nICMP London (Queen’s Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-samira-ahmed-with-a-hard-days-night/
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,History,Literature,Movies,Music,Writers
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