Politics
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The Burden of Hate: Bridging the divide in unforgiving times
The Tabernacle 35 Powis Square, LondonThe Forgiveness Project's eighth Annual Lecture! On the evening of Thursday, 13 September at the beautiful Tabernacle in London's Notting Hill, we will be holding…
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Launch of Black Cultural Activism Map
Platform Theatre 1 Handyside Street, LondonJoin us for the launch of Black Cultural Activism Map, the first of a two-part series of events celebrating and connecting visions, stories, lessons and…
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Lefty Scum: Josie Long / Jonny & the Baptists / Angela Barnes
Music, Comedy and Revolutionary Socialism - Join us for a riotous evening with three of the UK's most joyfully rabble-rousing acts. Coming to Soho Theatre…
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City Lit Perspectives presents Grayson Perry: Divided Britain
Guildhall Livery Hall 71 Basinghall Street,, LondonWe are thrilled to host Grayson Perry CBE RA on the subject of Divided Britain in the Guildhall’s Livery Hall on Wednesday 3rd July as…
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MUCK for London premiere – Play
Park Theatre Clifton Terrace, LondonA play for today with a style that’s pure class as brother and sister confront their past to secure their future Against the backdrop…
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Velvet Society – المجتمع المخملي: Power and Glamour in 90s Damascus, Syria
P21 Gallery 21-27 Chalton Street, LondonWith Velvet Society, we strive to empower Syrian women and culture: it is an exhibition displaying the creative acts of survival in fashion and fabric of…
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The Good Women
NETWORK THEATRE Leake St, LondonIt’s the 1960s and from the counterculture to Woodstock, the world is changing. But not in conservative Switzerland, where women did not get the vote…
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Crime and Punishment: Women throughout history
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomMuch of history follows the lives and deaths of men famous for their victories and defeats, for their rule and legacy. Join bestselling authors Laura…
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City of Gallows: Executions late opening
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomExplore the Executions exhibition after hours in an atmospheric candlelit evening at the Museum of London Docklands, uncovering the lesser-told stories from the exhibit. From…
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Czech Documentary Now: Putin’s Witnesses
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonWith Putin becoming one of the world’s most powerful leaders, and the man responsible for the Ukrainian war, Vitaly Mansky’s fly-on-the-wall documentary provides a vital…
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Open sewer or thriving ecosystem: The future of the Thames
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomJoin guest speakers Joe Pecorelli (ZSL), Vanessa Taylor (University of Greenwich) and Charlie Wood (Environment Agency) at the Museum of London Docklands as they take…
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The British Academy Summer Showcase 2023
FeaturedThe British Academy 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, United KingdomJoin us on 17 June as we open our doors for the British Academy’s annual Summer Showcase, a free, one-day festival of ideas for curious minds.
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Václav Havel European Dialogues 2023
The Czech Centre, together with the Cardiff University, Oxford University and UCL, and in collaboration with the Václav Havel Library, organises the second annual symposium…
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Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess screening + Q&A
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomWe’re partnering with The New Black Film Collective for a screening at the Museum of London Docklands that unearths the story of Jamaica’s only female…
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Olivette Otele in conversation
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomJoin Olivette Otele at the Museum of London Docklands for a special in-conversation with Renée Landell, highlighting the role of Black women in resistance, abolition…
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The Right to Protest: A Cumberland Lodge London Dialogue
Goodenough College Mecklenburgh Square, LondonJoin us for a conversation about our right to protest, and its evolving role in shaping a better future. Protest is recognised not only as…
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South London Previews Festival: Matt Forde (Work In Progress)
Streatham Space Project Sternhold Avenue, Streatham HillMatt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics. Plus silly voices.…
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Matchwomen’s Festival
London's most unique and friendly boutique festival! Celebrates the Matchgirls of 1888 with INSPIRING SPEAKERS- A L KENNEDY AND JEREMY CORBYN ORIGINAL SINGER-SONGWRITERS bar. food.…
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In a World of Violence, Militarism and Warmongering on the Rise: How Can we all Live Peacefully?
Free Public Event | All Welcome to Attend Chair: Rita Payne, President Emeritus, Commonwealth Journalists Association Speakers: Vijay Mehta, Chair, Uniting for Peace, Author, How…
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Are You India?
Friends House 173 - 177 Euston Road, London, United KingdomAre You India? Let's come together to fight against divisive politics, uphold the values of the world’s largest democracy, and fight for its future. Join…
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Why Ash Regan’s ‘Unbuyable’ bill is right for Scotland: Unravelling the myths around the Nordic Model
Online EventWe are delighted that Ash Regan, independent MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, will be joining us on Sunday, 11 January for a webinar to discuss her…
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Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley
Broadcast live on the BBC from The Cambridge Union Society, the debate between Baldwin — an African American writer, activist, and leading literary voice of…
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The Borgen Project: Why Advocacy Matters
OnlineAdvocacy is the act of supporting change through our elected officials and is a key part of our democracy. Come join this informational event to…
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