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SUMMARY:Designed to Belong: Modernism\, Industry and Community
DESCRIPTION:Belonging is not accidental – it is designed. This panel explores how architecture shapes belonging\, not just by providing shelter\, but by structuring everyday life. \n\nUsing Bata Village at East Tilbury as a starting point\, it examines how modernist ideals\, industrial ambition\, and community planning created a distinctive model of living. Historian Milan Balaban situates the settlement within the global story of Bata cities\, while architectural historian Gillian Darley reflects on its significance for British modernism. Mick Pinion from the Bata Heritage Centre brings a local and heritage perspective on East Tilbury’s development and legacy\, and architect Ondřej Chybík discusses contemporary lessons for urban planning. Chaired by John Tusa\, the conversation links historical experiments to today’s questions of development\, identity and place-making. \nSPEAKERS:\nSir John Tusa is a British arts administrator\, author\, journalist and former presenter of the BBC’s Newsnight. Born in Czechoslovakia\, he moved to East Tilbury in 1939\, where his father was Managing Director of the British Bata Shoe Company factory. He is Co-Chairman of the European Union Youth Orchestra and was previously Managing Director of the BBC World Service and Director of the Barbican Arts Centre. He is the author of On Board\, Making a Noise and On Creativity. \nGillian Darley OBE is a widely published writer and historian who was President of the Twentieth Century Society from 2014 until 2021. She first visited East Tilbury\, in search of the Bata industrial village\, in the early 1970s\, when researching and photographing her first book\, Villages of Vision (1975\, reissued 2007). Ever since she has returned at regular Intervals. The village featured in her most recent book\, Excellent Essex (2019). In 2024\, Gillian achieved a longed-for aim\, a visit to Zlin. \nMilan Balaban is a historian specialising in business\, economic\, and industrial history\, with a focus on the global Bata Company network. He is a researcher at the Information Centre Bata\, Tomas Bata University in Zlín\, and a lecturer at Palacký University in Olomouc. His work examines industrialisation\, company towns\, and corporate mobility in Central and Eastern Europe. He has published several books\, including Bata across Continents (2022)\, and articles in leading journals\, and lectures internationally on multinational enterprises and industrial modernity. \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nPart of the London Festival of Architecture. \nThe talk is an accompanying event to the exhibition Desire to Create: Baťa’s Architecture of Belonging\, presented at the Vitrínka Gallery\, running from 9 April to 12 June 2026.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/designed-to-belong-modernism-industry-and-community/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:History,History,Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T080000
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SUMMARY:David Černý’s Butterfly Effect Arrives in London
DESCRIPTION:A striking artwork by the outstanding Czech artist David Černý\, famous for his bold outdoor installations\, is about to land in London. Czech Centre London\, together with Atelier Bohemia\, CzechTrade and Prusa Research\, is bringing to the UK a special variation of Černý’s Butterfly Effect installation on the occasion of Clerkenwell Design Week. The piece commemorates the Czechoslovak RAF pilots of the Second World War\, combining artistry\, a proud Czech-British tradition\, and cutting-edge manufacturing technology. \n\nTo realise the work\, Černý collaborated with Prusa Research\, the Prague-based company that pioneered desktop 3D printing and remains one of the world’s leading 3D printer manufacturers. The original artwork is part of Prague’s urban landscape\, situated on the Máj shopping centre in the historic heart of the Czech capital. \n\nwww.davidcerny.cz\nwww.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/exhibitors/bohemian-craft
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/david-cernys-butterfly-effect-arrives-in-london/
LOCATION:Atelier Bohemia\, 3 Clerkenwell Road\, London\, EC1M 5PE
CATEGORIES:Arts,Design,Events in London,Family Activities,Free Events
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SUMMARY:BATAstories
DESCRIPTION:BATAstories is a sweeping documentary driven by the voices of ‘Batamen‘ worldwide\, stories from Baťa-built towns\, and reflections from Baťa’s descendants. It traces the extraordinary rise of Czech entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa – the visionary cobbler’s son who transformed a small-town workshop into a global industrial shoe empire. \nDirected by the master documentarist Peter Kerekes\, the film weaves together three strands: Baťa’s memoir (narrated by Bolek Polívka)\, a reflection on the birth of modern global capitalism\, and a mosaic of personal stories. \nSpanning Europe\, South America\, Africa\, and Asia\, BATAstories moves between past and present\, blending archival and contemporary footage. From the industrial city of Zlín to purpose-built communities across the world\, it reveals a bold social experiment where factories became towns and employees became stakeholders. \nAt once intimate and expansive\, BATAstories is a vivid exploration of ambition\, ideology\, and the human stories behind a global empire. \nDir. Peter Kerekes\, France\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, 2018\, 78 min\, English subtitles / With Bolek Polívka and Zuzana Stivínová
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/batastories/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:History,Movies
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SUMMARY:Fanfares for Leoš Janáček\, with special guest Jakub Hrůša
DESCRIPTION:An evening devoted to the electrifying late music of Leoš Janáček\, marking 100 years since the premiere of his jubilant masterpiece\, the Sinfonietta. \n\nConductor Jakub Hrůša\, writer and broadcaster Nigel Simeone\, and leading Janáček scholar Jiří Zahrádka explore the composer’s extraordinary creative surge in the final decade of his life. From his transformative meeting with Kamila Stösslová in 1917 to the radiant\, defiant energy of works like the Sinfonietta\, the discussion traces how personal passion and an unmistakably original musical language combined to produce some of the most compelling music of the 20th century. \nInterwoven with musical examples and personal reflections\, this is above all a celebration of Janáček’s enduring voice – alongside the launch of two new publications: Janáček’s Sinfonietta by Nigel Simeone and Jiří Zahrádka (Boydell\, 2026) and Káťa Kabanová and The Cunning Little Vixen: Janáček’s New Lease of Life by Jiří Zahrádka (Host\, 2026). \nJakub Hrůša is Music Director of the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Chief Conductor of the Bamberg Symphony and Music Director Designate of the Czech Philharmonic (from 2028). Born in Brno\, he has been an ardent champion of Czech music around the world. The production of Janáček’s Makropulos Case at Covent Garden in 2025 has been nominated for an Olivier Award\, and many of his recordings have won international recognition\, including the Gramophone Opera Award for Káťa Kabanová at the Salzburg Festival. His complete cycle of Bohuslav Martinů’s symphonies will be released later this year by Deutsche Grammophon. \nNigel Simeone is a writer and broadcaster with a lifelong interest in Janáček. He is the author of several books on the composer including The Janáček Compendium (2019) and he is co-author the standard catalogue of Janáček’s works (1997). He appears regularly on BBC Radio 3 (Record Review\, Opera on 3\, and the Proms)\, and has written programme notes for the Royal Opera House\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Salzburg Festival\, Glyndebourne Festival and others. \nJiří Zahrádka is Director of the Janáček Archive in Brno and a musicologist. He is the editor of critical editions of many works by Janáček including the Sinfonietta\, Taras Bulba\, Káťa Kabanová\, The Cunning Little Vixen and The Makropulos Affair\, and he is the author of several books on Janáček including acclaimed full-length studies of the operas\, most recently Káťa Kabanová and The Cunning Little Vixen. \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/fanfares-for-leos-janacek-with-special-guest-jakub-hrusa/
LOCATION:Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, London\, London
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Concerts,Events in London,Music
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SUMMARY:The Queen and the Playwright: A Royal Visit at the Prague Castle
DESCRIPTION:The photographs by Czech photographer Alan Pajer capture the historic and intimate atmosphere of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the Czech Republic\, which took place 30 years ago\, in March 1996. \n\nHer host was the then President of the young country\, former dissident\, prisoner of conscience\, and playwright Václav Havel\, and with him the whole Czech nation. \nSet against the optimistic backdrop of the 1990s\, in a country enjoying its first years of freedom after the fall of the Communist regime in 1989\, the Queen’s visit was a significant moment. Although sharing many important moments of courage and solidarity throughout history\, the two countries had been officially separated for decades by the Iron Curtain\, as Sir Winston Churchill famously named the ideological barrier between Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe and the democratic West. In reality\, however\, it was not only an ideological divide\, but also a very real physical barrier\, marked by barbed wire\, border fortifications\, and strict controls that limited movement between East and West. \nAnd it wasn‘t all just protocol when this heavy veil was finally lifted. Queen Elizabeth II and President Havel not only exchanged state orders\, but also discussed private topics\, such as their shared love for dogs. The Queen and her husband\, HRH Prince Philip\, did not miss the opportunity to walk over the famous Charles Bridge to cross the River Vltava\, and even met some Churchill fans on the way. The visit also followed earlier visits and a long-standing interest in Prague and its cultural heritage\, shown by the then-Prince Charles. Famously\, the Queen demonstrated her well-known respect for people when she decided to visit not only the capital city of Prague\, but also the Moravian hub of Brno. \nThe visit also brought some important closure. The Queen addressed a sensitive moment in Czech-British history\, when in 1938\, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain signed the Munich Agreement\, which stated – against the will of the Czechoslovak government – that the bordering\, mainly German-speaking parts of Czechoslovakia would become part of Nazi Germany in the hope of appeasing Hitler. It was a failure which still resonates today. \nAlan Pajer (b. 1948) was one of the photographers of the Czech presidential couple since 1996\, capturing historic diplomatic moments of the newly established Czech Republic\, which came into existence in 1993 after the peaceful break-up of Czechoslovakia. \n„In this century\, my country actively supported the creation of the first Czechoslovak Republic under President Masaryk\, which had such a tragically short existence. The events that brought it to an end are the only shadow over our relationship\, and I understand and sympathise with the feelings in this country over the Munich Agreement\,“ the Queen said in Prague in 1996. Her visit is retrospectively seen as an important milestone in fulfilling the Czech ambition to join NATO and the EU. When it finally happened (in 1999 and 2004\, respectively)\, it was widely understood as a full democratic recovery for the Czech Republic. \n  \nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7          \nOrganised by the Czech Centre in partnership with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the UK.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-queen-and-the-playwright-a-royal-visit-at-the-prague-castle/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T183000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T183000
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SUMMARY:Desire to Create: Baťa's Architecture of Belonging - PRIVATE VIEW
DESCRIPTION:FreeExhibition marking 150 years of Tomáš Baťa explores his vision of work\, community and modernist design\, brought to life in East Tilbury. \n\n\n\nThe Czech Centre London\, in collaboration with the Tomáš Baťa Foundation and the Bata Heritage Centre\, marks the 150th anniversary of Czech entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa\, founder of the global Baťa Shoe Company\, with an exhibition exploring his achievements\, guiding principles\, and their realisation in East Tilbury. It reveals how ideas about work\, culture\, sport\, health and community were embedded in the design of the built environment. \nThe exhibition unfolds in two complementary strands. Desire to Create presents Baťa’s legacy as a comprehensive philosophy\, uniting work with service\, enterprise with education\, and personal development with responsibility towards others – not as a relic of the past\, but as a continuing source of inspiration. Baťa’s Architecture of Belonging brings East Tilbury to life through architectural drawings\, historic photographs and original artefacts\, evoking its distinctive modernist atmosphere. Together\, they trace how ideas were translated into built form – from vision to planning\, from planning to everyday life – creating a cohesive narrative of belonging\, work and community. \nOrganised by the Czech Centre London in partnership with the Bata Heritage Centre. \nEXHIBITION DATES: 10 April – 12 June 2026 \nVENUE & OPENING TIMES\nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10 am – 5 pm
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/desire-to-create-batas-architecture-of-belonging-private-view/
LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Desire to Create: Baťa's Architecture of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:The Czech Centre London\, in collaboration with the Tomáš Baťa Foundation and the Bata Heritage Centre\, marks the 150th anniversary of Czech entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa\, founder of the global Baťa Shoe Company\, with an exhibition exploring his achievements\, guiding principles\, and their realisation in East Tilbury. It reveals how ideas about work\, culture\, sport\, health and community were embedded in the design of the built environment. \nThe exhibition unfolds in two complementary strands. Desire to Create presents Baťa’s legacy as a comprehensive philosophy\, uniting work with service\, enterprise with education\, and personal development with responsibility towards others – not as a relic of the past\, but as a continuing source of inspiration. Baťa’s Architecture of Belonging brings East Tilbury to life through architectural drawings\, historic photographs and original artefacts\, evoking its distinctive modernist atmosphere. Together\, they trace how ideas were translated into built form – from vision to planning\, from planning to everyday life – creating a cohesive narrative of belonging\, work and community. \nOrganised by the Czech Centre London in partnership with the Bata Heritage Centre. \n\nEXHIBITION OPENING\nThursday 9 April 2026\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm\nFree entry\, Register Here\nEXHIBITION DATES: 10 April – 12 June 2026\nVENUE & OPENING TIMES\nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10 am – 5 pm
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/desire-to-create-batas-architecture-of-belonging/
LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Arts,Community Events,Design,Digital Arts,Environment,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000
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SUMMARY:World Between Us
DESCRIPTION:Will Marie from a small town in the Czech Republic succeed by fulfilling her lifetime dream to conquer New York as a still photographer? \n\nMarie Tomanová travelled from Mikulov to the USA as an au pair\, and today she shoots campaigns for fashion brands such as Nike\, Instagram\, or for the fashion magazines such as Vogue CS. However\, her name is better known abroad than in her native country\, which provided few opportunities for the young painter. Paradoxically\, it was only in New York\, far from home\, that she was able to grow up and find herself – a transition greatly supported by Marie’s partner in professional and personal life\, art historian Thomas Beachdel. Tomanová touches the world in a different way\, with a rush of positive emotions\, an immediate connection\, acting as a medium through which the energy of the portrait-sitter passes. Directed by fellow Czech expatriate Marie Dvořáková\, a Student Academy Award winner\, the film is both a tender portrait of friendship and a reflection on ambition\, identity\, and the search for home. Through the story of the two Maries\, World Between Us explores the fragile space between worlds\, showing that home is not always a place but a feeling of connection\, belonging\, and self-discovery. \nMarie Dvořáková\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia 2024\, 90 min\, English subtitles   \nBest Cinematography Award at the 24th Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival\nMarie Dvořáková was born in Jablonec nad Nisou\, and after studying directing at FAMU\, she went on to study for a master’s degree at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She now lives and works in the USA. Her short film Who’s Who in Mycology (2016)\, for which she won a student Oscar in Hollywood\, opened the door to a big world for her. \n\nAdmission: £5\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe screening is an accompanying event to the exhibition Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke\, and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography\, presented at the Vitrínka and Bouda Galleries and in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, running from 20 January to 13 March 2026.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/world-between-us/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Films
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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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SUMMARY:Franz + Q&A with director Agnieszka Holland and actor Josef Trojan
DESCRIPTION:Agnieszka Holland charts the burgeoning talent and tragically short life of the Czech writer. \n\nSelected as Poland’s official Oscar submission\, Agnieszka Holland’s bold and dynamic portrait of Franz Kafka finds a creative young man at odds with the world. Franz is torn between a stern father and the monotony of his job at an insurance company\, and an overwhelming desire to write. What emerges is an author who transforms his lived experiences into a vision of a bureaucratic world that edges towards nightmare. Idan Weiss excels as the young Kafka with Josef Trojan skilfully playing his alter ego and Tomasz Naumiuk’s camera beautifully conjures up early 20th-century Prague. \nPart of the 24th Kinoteka Polish Film Festival organised by Polish Cultural Institute. \nDir. Agnieszka Holland\, Czech Republic-Poland-Germany-France-Turkey 2025\, 127min\, English subtitles\nWith: Idan Weiss\, Peter Kurth\, Jenovéfa Boková\, Carol Schuler\, Josef Trojan \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/franz-qa-with-director-agnieszka-holland-and-actor-josef-trojan/
LOCATION:BFI IMAX\, 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk\, London\, SE1 8XR
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T203000
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SUMMARY:Mr Nobody Against Putin
DESCRIPTION:When Russia invades Ukraine\, schoolteacher Pavel “Pasha” Talankin becomes an unlikely dissident. In a small industrial town\, he is beloved by his students for his humor\, creativity\, and care. But as patriotic lessons\, military drills\, and state propaganda take over classrooms\, Pasha begins filming. \n\nOver two years\, he covertly documents the transformation of the school into recruitment grounds for war\, children drawn into the machinery of indoctrination\, and colleagues silenced under new repressive laws. What emerges is a gripping\, intimate portrait of life under a tightening regime and one man’s quiet courage. Haunted by his past and risking everything\, Pasha exposes the erosion of truth and the resilience of those who dare to resist from within\, even at great personal cost. \nDavid Borenstein\, Pasha Talankin\, Denmark\, Czech Republic\, Germany\, 2025\, 90’\, English subtitles \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe screening commemorates the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for peace and justice. \nIn collaboration with the Danish Embassy in London. \n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mr-nobody-against-putin/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
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SUMMARY:Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava: UK Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava\, one of the Czech Republic’s foremost symphony orchestras\, arrives in the UK this February for an exceptional seven-city tour. Under the baton of Daniel Raiskin\, and joined by world-renowned violinists Jennifer Pike and Chloë Hanslip\, the orchestra brings its distinctive Bohemian sound and musical excellence to audiences across the country. \n\nRenowned for its expressive playing and progressive programming\, the orchestra excels in repertoire ranging from Janáček and Suk to Mahler\, Bartók and Shostakovich. In recent years\, it has collaborated with major international soloists\, appeared at world-class venues including the Elbphilharmonie and Musikverein\, and earned critical acclaim for its award-winning recordings.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/janacek-philharmonic-ostrava-uk-tour/
LOCATION:Cadogan Hall\, 5 Sloane Terrace\, Belgravia\,\, London\, SW1X 9DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Live Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T203000
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SUMMARY:Photos\, AI\, and the Truth in Between
DESCRIPTION:How do Sudek and Funke’s classic experiments with light and form resonate in today’s digital and AI-driven world? Martin Barnes (V&A) and artist Barbora Trnková take us on a journey from analogue photography to generative technologies\, exploring how images can shape perception\, desire\, and belief. With writer and critic Diane Smyth chairing\, the discussion blends history\, contemporary practice\, and a dash of mischief\, asking what photography can – and can’t – tell us about reality in a world overflowing with pixels\, filters\, and synthetic visions. \n\nAbout the speakers: \nMartin Barnes is Senior Curator of Photography at the Victoria and Albert Museum\, London (V&A). He began working there in 1995 after gaining an MA in Art Museum Studies from the Courtauld Institute of Art. His special interests include early processes\, cameraless and experimental photography\, industry\, photography exhibitions and museology\, nature and the environment. Martin has built the V&A collection\, conceived the Photography Centre\, and is currently lead curator for the digitisation and research project for the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) collection at the museum. He has curated numerous exhibitions with books\, including: Twilight: Photography in the Magic Hour (2006); Shadow Catchers: Cameraless Photography (2010);Figures & Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography (2011); Curtis Moffat: Experimental Photography and Design 1923-1935 (2016); Camera-less Photography (2018); Into the Woods: Trees in Photography(2019) and Maurice Broomfield: Industrial Sublime (2021). \nDiane Smyth is Editor of the British Journal of Photography and the Photoworks Annual. She also teaches History and Theory of Photography at the London College of Communications\, University of the Arts London\, and has given talks and workshops for institutions such as London School of Economics\, King’s College London\, and Magnum Photos. Diane has written about photography for publications such as The Guardian\, FOAM\, Trigger\, Apollo\, and The Art Newspaper\, and contributed essays to many photography catalogues and monographs. She originally studied for a BA in English Language and Literature at the University of Birmingham\, graduating with a First and the Tibbatt’s Memorial Prize. She also holds an MA in Modern Literatures in English from Birkbeck College\, University of London\, taken while working full time. @dismy \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe talk is an accompanying event to the exhibition Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke\, and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography\, presented at the Vitrínka and Bouda Galleries and in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, running from 20 January to 13 March 2026.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/photos-ai-and-the-truth-in-between/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke\, and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography
DESCRIPTION:Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography connects the world of interwar analogue photography with the visual aesthetics of today’s digital age. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to trace how the image has transformed over two centuries—from tangible traces of light to synthetic visual worlds created by artificial intelligence. \nThe exhibition presents iconic works by Josef Sudek and Jaromír Funke\, whose photographs demonstrate how light\, composition\, and atmosphere can transform reality into poetic or constructive visual worlds. These classical approaches are complemented by historical photomontages\, double exposures\, and analogue manipulations\, showing how deeply the desire to reshape the image is established in the tradition of photography. The historical works in the exhibition are drawn from the PPF Art collection\, which plays a key role in preserving and presenting Czech photographic heritage. \nThe contemporary section of the exhibition develops this dialogue through artists working with AI and generative technologies. In her work Your Addiction Is the Message\, Barbora Trnková reveals the mechanisms of visual dependency in the digital environment and the role of technologies in shaping our perceptions. Lenka Hamošová\, in the project Troubling GAN and the series Strange Attractions\, explores both the aesthetics and limitations of neural networks\, showing how algorithms create and reproduce stereotypes or visual hallucinations. A collaborative work by Trnková and Javůrek\, Generation of Princesses\, uses generative models to critically reflect on pop-culture ideals of femininity and their digital reconstruction. The exhibition offers a visually compelling and accessible perspective on how our understanding of the image\, reality\, and the things we are willing to believe when we look\, is changing. \nOrganised by the Czech Centre with the kind support of the PPF Foundation. \nEXHIBITION OPENING\nTuesday 20 January 2026\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm\nFree entry\, REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pixels-and-poetics-private-view-tickets-1977922480383?aff=oddtdtcreator\nEXHIBITION DATES: 20 January – 13 March 2026\nVENUES & OPENING TIMES \nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm \nBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, Kensington\, London\, W8 4RT\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm \nPublic space outside of the Czech Embassy\, London\n26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4RT\nAccessible 24/7
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pixels-and-poetics-sudek-funke-and-the-influence-of-new-technologies-on-the-development-of-photography/
LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Pixels and Poetics: Private View
DESCRIPTION:Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography connects the world of interwar analogue photography with the visual aesthetics of today’s digital age. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to trace how the image has transformed over two centuries—from tangible traces of light to synthetic visual worlds created by artificial intelligence. \nThe exhibition presents iconic works by Josef Sudek and Jaromír Funke\, whose photographs demonstrate how light\, composition\, and atmosphere can transform reality into poetic or constructive visual worlds. These classical approaches are complemented by historical photomontages\, double exposures\, and analogue manipulations\, showing how deeply the desire to reshape the image is established in the tradition of photography. The historical works in the exhibition are drawn from the PPF Art collection\, which plays a key role in preserving and presenting Czech photographic heritage. \nThe contemporary section of the exhibition develops this dialogue through artists working with AI and generative technologies. In her work Your Addiction Is the Message\, Barbora Trnková reveals the mechanisms of visual dependency in the digital environment and the role of technologies in shaping our perceptions. Lenka Hamošová\, in the project Troubling GAN and the series Strange Attractions\, explores both the aesthetics and limitations of neural networks\, showing how algorithms create and reproduce stereotypes or visual hallucinations. A collaborative work by Trnková and Javůrek\, Generation of Princesses\, uses generative models to critically reflect on pop-culture ideals of femininity and their digital reconstruction. The exhibition offers a visually compelling and accessible perspective on how our understanding of the image\, reality\, and the things we are willing to believe when we look\, is changing. \nOrganised by the Czech Centre with the kind support of the PPF Foundation. \nEXHIBITION OPENING\nTuesday 20 January 2026\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm\nFree entry \nRegister Here
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pixels-and-poetics-private-view/
LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Photography
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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:20251130T203000
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SUMMARY:Made in Prague Festival Closing Gala: Pavel Šporcl with the English Chamber Orchestra: Strings of Brilliance
DESCRIPTION:The 29th Made in Prague Festival concludes in grand style with a gala celebrating Czech violin virtuoso Pavel Šporcl\, whose expressive artistry and dazzling technique have enthralled audiences worldwide. Following his triumphant concert at Queen Elizabeth Hall last year\, Šporcl returns to perform with the English Chamber Orchestra Ensemble in an evening of vibrant string music. The programme features Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major\, bursting with youthful brilliance\, alongside Dvořák’s lyrical Romance and spirited Mazurek. Šporcl’s virtuosity will shine in a solo by Paganini\, ensuring a thrilling and unforgettable finale to this year’s festival. \n\n  \n\nGeneral admission: £25 (+ Eventbrite fee) / Family offer (3-5 tickets): £20 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/made-in-prague-festival-closing-gala-pavel-sporcl-with-the-english-chamber-orchestra-strings-of-brilliance/
LOCATION:Holy Sepulchre London\, Holborn Viaduct\, London\, EC1A 2DQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T140000
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SUMMARY:I’m Not Everything I Want to Be + Q&A with Libuše Jarcovjáková
DESCRIPTION:After the Soviet invasion of Prague\, a young female photographer\, Libuše Jarcovjáková\, strives to break free from the constraints of Czechoslovak normalisation and embarks on a wild journey towards freedom\, capturing her experiences in thousands of subjective photographs. Czech filmmaker Klára Tasovská’s debut feature\, presented in Berlinale’s Panorama section\, is a formally inventive and deeply personal film. Made in close collaboration with Libuše Jarcovjáková and told entirely through photographs and diary entries\, I’m Not Everything I Want to Be explores the photographer’s search for identity and her emotional journey\, and results in a deeply affecting and inspiring work. \n\nKlára Tasovská\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Austria 2024\, 90´\, English subtitles \nBerlinale 2024 Panorama\nCzech Republic’s entry for the Academy Awards\nBest Documentary\, Czech Lion Awards 2024\nBest Documentary\, Czech Film Critics’ Awards 2024\n\nThe screening will be followed by Q&A with Libuše Jarcovjáková\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/im-not-everything-i-want-to-be-qa-with-libuse-jarcovjakova/
LOCATION:ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts)\, Nash House\, The Mall\, London\, SW1Y 5AH
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Films,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20251025T102439Z
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SUMMARY:Wishing on a Star + Q&A with screenwriter and producer Erica Barbiani
DESCRIPTION:Neapolitan astrologer Luciana has an unusual recipe for happiness: on your birthday\, travel to the exact spot on Earth where the planets align for a fresh start. This humorous docudrama follows her quiet yet extraordinary life and five clients embarking on “birthday trips” to destinations as varied as Taipei\, Beirut\, or a tiny village. Each journey promises a symbolic rebirth\, offering the chance to alter one’s destiny and uncover hidden desires. Blending warmth\, wit\, and wanderlust\, the film reveals how a change of sky — and a leap of faith — might just change your life. \n\nPeter Kerekeš\, Italy\, Slovakia\, Czech Republic\, Austria\, Croatia\, 2024\, 99‘\, English subtitles \n“A playful\, lighthearted hybrid doc from Peter Kerekes on steering one’s fate\, as an Italian astrologer sends her troubled clients off globetrotting.” Carmen Gray\, The Film Verdict \nVenice IFF 2024\, Orizzonti Competition\nToronto IFF 2024\, Official Selection\nNominated for the Gold Hugo Award for Best Documentary at the 2024 Chicago IFF\n\nBOOK NOW\n\nOrgnanised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/wishing-on-a-star-qa-with-screenwriter-and-producer-erica-barbiani/
LOCATION:The Garden cinema\, 39-41 Parker St\, London\, WC2B 5PQ
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Films
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SUMMARY:Radim Vizváry: Sólo
DESCRIPTION:Solo is an award-winning tour de force by Radim Vizváry\, acclaimed Czech mime\, director\, choreographer\, and Artistic Director of Laterna Magica Prague. Hailed internationally\, most recently at Expo Osaka\, this spellbinding performance takes audiences on a journey through the full spectrum of pantomime — from the elegance of classical mime to the raw intensity of butoh\, from razor-sharp physical comedy to the bold invention of contemporary mime theatre. Visually striking\, deeply human\, and at times laugh-out-loud funny\, Solo is both a masterclass in wordless storytelling and pantomime reborn — timeless\, daring\, and unforgettable. \nConcept\, director and starring: Radim Vizváry\, 90´\nThe performance includes partial nudity 12+ \n2016 Thálie Award in the category of Ballet\, Pantomime\, or Other Dance-Drama Genre for his performance in Sólo.\n\nABOUT RADIM VIZVÁRY\nRadim Vizvary is a prominent figure in European contemporary physical mime theatre. He is a mime artist\, author\, stage director\, choreographer\, and teacher. He teaches at the Music and Dance Faculty of Prague’s Academy of Performing Arts. He holds the role of Artistic Director for The Laterna Magika Ensemble\, The Mime Prague Company\, The International Mime Fest\, and the international street festival in Tabor. Vizváry received numerous accolades in the Czech Republic\, various European countries\, and the USA\, including the 2016 Thalia Prize. \nVizváry’s “Solo” has become a silent legend\, still receiving standing ovations after years of playing. It shouldn’t be\, since the performer takes constant care of it and continuously modifies the individual performances. “Solo” carries a cross-section of the genre from the days of Jean Gaspard Deburau’s “Pierot” romantic pantomime\, through Marcel Marceau’s modern mime\, clownery\, and contemporary physical theatre and conceptual art… And no other production has yet emerged that has a similar ambition\, to make pantomime non-violently accessible to audiences and to show its wide range. Opera Plus \nVizváry is undoubtedly the greatest personality of contemporary mime theatre\, encompassing both its present and its classical legacy. protisedi.cz \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/radim-vizvary-solo/
LOCATION:The Coronet Theatre\, 103 Notting Hill Gate\, London\, W11 3LB
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Events in London,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T213000
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SUMMARY:Actress + Q&A with actress Iva Janžurová and director Theodora Remundová
DESCRIPTION:Iva Janžurová and Theodora Remundová — mother and daughter\, subject and director — join forces to create an intimate\, unconventional portrait of one of the Czech Republic’s greatest screen and stage icons. Blending playful re-enactments\, behind-the-scenes moments\, and rare archival footage\, the film dives into Janžurová’s unforgettable roles\, razor-sharp humour\, and unshakable humanity. From sold-out performances at the National Theatre to village stages\, from personal letters to candid family scenes\, Actress reveals the passion\, resilience\, and joy that have made her a national treasure. A moving\, mischievous\, and refreshingly honest celebration of a life lived entirely in the spotlight — and on her own terms. \n\nTheodora Remundová\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia 2024\, 110‘ \n“A legendary actress\, a loving daughter\, and a life lived centre stage.” \n“Behind the spotlight: the extraordinary life of Iva Janžurová\, told by the one who knows her best.” \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Iva Janžurová and Theodora Remundová.\n\nBOOK NOW\nFestival Bundle: Book Oil Lamps (£15) and Actress (£20) together for £28.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/actress-qa-with-actress-iva-janzurova-and-director-theodora-remundova/
LOCATION:Regent Street Cinema\, 307 Regent Street\, London\, W1B 2HW
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Films
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T190000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T220000
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SUMMARY:Girl America + Q&A with director Viktor Tauš
DESCRIPTION:Girl America is a visually striking\, deeply moving portrait of a young girl’s fight for freedom and belonging. Growing up in totalitarian Czechoslovakia\, orphaned Emma endures foster care\, juvenile detention\, and the turmoil of the Velvet Revolution. To survive the fear\, loneliness\, and dislocation\, she invents another self to talk to—and clings to a dream of America\, where her father awaits. Blending raw realism with surreal imagery\, director Viktor Tauš crafts a poetic\, emotionally charged journey of resilience and hope. Girl America is not just a story of survival\, but a celebration of the unyielding spirit that refuses to be broken. An exceptional film in the Czech auteur cinema. \nViktor Tauš\, Czech Republic\, 2024\, 108‘\nCast: Pavla Beretová\, Julie Šoucová\, Klára Kitto\, Lucie Žáčková\, Klára Melíšková\, Tomas Sean Pšenička \nVivid and magical and fuelled by urgent pain\, Girl America is a mesmerising cinematic confection which dazzled audiences at Fantaspoa 2025 and deserves to be seen much more widely. Eye for Film \nPremiered at the 2024 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival\nBest Film\, Best Costume Design\, Best Set Design / Czech Film Critics’ Awards 2024\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/girl-america-qa-with-director-viktor-taus/
LOCATION:The Garden cinema\, 39-41 Parker St\, London\, WC2B 5PQ
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events in London,Films,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T190000
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SUMMARY:Caravan + Q&A with director Zuzana Kirchnerová and actress Aňa Geislerová
DESCRIPTION:Premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes\, Caravan is a tender\, lyrical road movie about breaking free and rediscovering life. Ana Geislerová shines as Ester\, a woman who\, weary from years of self-sacrifice\, steals a battered caravan while on holiday in Italy and sets off with her teenage son David\, who has an intellectual disability\, on a journey through the sun-drenched south. Along the way\, they meet Zuza\, a spirited drifter whose open heart transforms their fragile bond into something freer\, lighter\, and filled with unexpected hope. With warmth\, honesty\, and flashes of joy\, Caravan captures the courage it takes to step beyond duty and embrace the possibility of change. \n\nZuzana Kirchnerová\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Italy 2025\, 102 min\, English subtitles \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/caravan-qa-with-director-zuzana-kirchnerova-and-actress-ana-geislerova/
LOCATION:Regent Street Cinema\, 307 Regent Street\, London\, W1B 2HW
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T203000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T200000
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SUMMARY:Special Gala: Waves + Q&A with director Jiří Mádl\, actress Tatiana Pauhofová and producer Monika Kristl
DESCRIPTION:A broadcast that will change history. A gripping and never-before-published stories of the journalists of Czechoslovak Radio. \n\nPrague\, 1968. Tomas\, a young technician caring for his rebellious younger brother\, joins the international newsroom of Czechoslovak Radio\, unaware the Secret Service is watching every move. As political tension escalates and Soviet tanks surround the radio building\, Tomas faces a choice: stand with the defiant journalists or save his brother. Inspired by the untold true story of journalists who risked everything to deliver independent news and keep their broadcasts alive during the 1968 Soviet invasion\, this gripping political thriller blends dynamic cinematography\, compelling performances\, and a masterful mix of archival footage and fiction to capture the intense drama and courage of those fighting for free speech in a city under siege. \nJiří Mádl\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia 2024\, 126’\nCast: Vojtěch Vodochodský\, Tatiana Pauhofová\, Stanislav Majer\, Vojtěch Kotek\, Martin Hoffmann \n  \nDramatic events in Prague leading up to the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia are recounted through the eyes of journalists working at Czechoslovak Radio. Hollywood Reporter \nJiří Mádl intertwines personal drama and political intrigue against the backdrop of the Prague Spring and the Warsaw Pact invasion\, creating a tale of journalistic heroism. Cineuropa \nAudience Award\, Karlovy Vary IFF 2024\nShortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards\nBest Foreign Language Film\, Satellite Award 2024\nBest Film\, Czech Lion Awards 2024\nThe screening will be followed by Q&A with director Jiří Mádl\, actress Tatiana Pauhofová and producer Monika Kristl\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/special-gala-waves-qa-with-director-jiri-madl-actress-tatiana-pauhofova-and-producer-monika-kristl/
LOCATION:BFI IMAX\, 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk\, London\, SE1 8XR
CATEGORIES:Films,History
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T213000
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SUMMARY:Future Tones – Young Talent Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Czech Centre and Karel Komárek Family Foundation are pleased to present Czech Republic’s brightest young pianists to the UK audience\, offering a unique sneak peek into the exceptional talent of the new generation of classical music. \nFollowing a set of individual masterclasses with professors at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM)\, five Czech pianists – aged between 13 and 18 years and each already captivating audiences with performances far beyond their years – will take stage at the RAM on Saturday 8th November\, promising an evening filled with energy\, inspiration\, and passion for music. Join in to witness the future stars of classical music being born. \n  \nPERFORMING PIANISTS: \n\nAdam Znamirovský (15) https://youtu.be/_RFzCY0WBh4?si=vzczTG1BK_-Nt1L5\n\n  \nAdam began playing the piano spontaneously at the age of four and has been winning national and international competitions since he was seven. He is considered one of the most outstanding talents in his age category in the Czech Republic and has performed\, for example\, with the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Dvořák Prague Festival. He is a MenART scholarship holder\, studying under Ivo Kahánek. \n  \n\nJan Schulmeister (18) https://youtu.be/xRW6O5-apgw?si=SdN5encXl8uTlgQz\n\n  \nJan is the youngest continuation of a sixteen-generation family musical tradition. Since the age of seven\, he has received prestigious awards and has performed with Czech orchestras under renowned conductors. He collaborates with the Wihan Quartet and performs solo both in the Czech Republic and abroad. He completed the MenART scholarship programmer and has received notable international recognition\, including 3rd prize at The Cliburn Junior Competition in Dallas. \n  \n\nNora Lubbadová (16) https://youtu.be/jXn2EH7Hwkg?si=mrJlsg5AxMH_fiJj\n\n  \nNora is considered one of the greatest young piano talents in the Czech Republic. She performs solo both nationally and internationally and has also performed in Brussels under the auspices of the Karel Komárek Family Foundation. She has attended masterclasses with Daniel Blumenthal and Stephen Kovacevich and became a laureate of the Concertino Praga competition\, where she brilliantly performed Grieg’s Piano Concerto. \n  \n\nMagdaléna Kovářová (13) https://youtu.be/pnTY3grIoac?si=1Ggif_pI_9tHKkIk\n\n  \nMagdaléna studies piano and is a MenART academy scholarship holder under Ivo Kahánek. She has attended masterclasses with Lukáš Vondráček and in 2024 won 1st prize at the prestigious IRVINE International Music Competition\, where she also performed at Carnegie Hall. \n  \n\nValentýna Ibriqi (13) https://youtu.be/Xq8-V3FlNQI?si=nXUGydUdfrU5Dhjr\n\n  \nValentýna has been playing the piano for four years and has won several competitions nationally and internationally. Her playing is noted for its expression\, energy\, and musical maturity. \n  \n  \nMore information about the event:\nhttps://london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/future-tones-concert-young-talent-concert \n  \nFor PRESS QUERIES\, IMAGES and INTERVIEW REQUESTS contact Veronika Blues: blues@czechcentre.org.uk \n  \n  \n  \nThe Made in Prague Festival is a vibrant celebration of contemporary Czech culture showcasing film\, music\, visual art\, theatre\, and literature. Organised by the Czech Centre annually since 1997\, it serves as a bridge\, transcending borders\, and bringing diverse and captivating Czech cultural encounters to audiences in London and across the country. #MadeInPragueFestival \nFull festival programme: https://bit.ly/29thMadeInPragueFestival \n  \nKarel Komárek Family Foundation has long supported young Czech talents on their path to success. The foundation focuses on children and young people who have the courage to follow their dreams. Through the Future Tones project\, young artists have the opportunity to refine their skills and gain valuable international experience.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/future-tones-young-talent-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Academy of Music\, Marylebone Road\, London\, NW1 5HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:Václav Havel European Dialogues / Growth and Inequality in Central Europe: Between Havel’s Vision and Today’s Cleavages
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a third edition of the annual Václav Havel European Dialogues\, a global series of discussions inspired by Havel’s enduring legacy organised jointly by the Czech Centre London\, SSEES and the Research Centre for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs). \n\nOver the last three decades\, the Central European countries have experienced some of the fastest economic growths in the world. The region has joined the ranks of highly developed countries\, and its citizens are wealthier and living longer than ever before. In Czechia\, this transformation was closely tied to the democratic ideals articulated by Václav Havel\, whose vision of an open society and civic responsibility shaped the country’s path during the early years of transition. Yet\, within a generation\, Central Europe has also moved from being one of the most egalitarian regions in Europe to one of the most unequal. This indicates that the growth has not benefited all equally. What are the sources of the Central European miracle\, and who are its main beneficiaries? What are the consequences of the increasing inequalities for these societies\, especially in the context of growing political polarisation? How can we ensure that future growth in the region will be inclusive? \nThe event will be moderated by Jessie Barton Hronešová and will feature an esteemed panel of speakers\, including Zsoka Koczan\, Lead Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development\, Lubomír Lízal\, economist and former director of CERGE-EI\, Prague\, Pawel Bukowski\, co-director of the new Research Center for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs)\, and a word of welcome by Přemysl Pela\, the director of the Czech Center in London. \nAbout the speakers: \nZsoka Koczan is Associate Director\, Lead Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. At the EBRD\, she edits the Regional Economic Prospects\, which review the latest economic developments in the EBRD regions\, works on the Transition Report\, EBRD’s annual flagship publication\, and runs the Life in Transition Survey\, a large household survey covering 44 economies. Prior to joining the EBRD\, she worked as an economist at the International Monetary Fund in the European and the Research Departments\, primarily on the World Economic Outlook. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge \nPaweł Bukowski is a Lecturer in Economics at the University College London and the Polish Academy of Sciences. Also affiliated with the London School of Economics. He is a Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Places\, Identities and Memories (PIMs) at UCL. His research focuses on socio-economic inequalities and labour economics. He has won multiple international research grants\, founded an expert group – Dobrobyt na Pokolenia and is a member of Concilium Civitas – a group of influential Polish social scientists working abroad. His book\, “Inequalities a’la Polonaise”\, won the Puls Biznesu Scientific Economics Book of the Year 2024 and the Marcin Król Prize 2025\, given for a significant contribution to the humanities and social sciences. \nLubomír Lízal has been a member of the Czech National Bank Board in 2011-2017; the Board is bank governing body and monetary policy committee. Since 1993 he has worked as a researcher at the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. In 2003–2008 he has been Director of both the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences and CERGE\, Charles University. He is a member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University\, and other scientific boards. He was a member of the National Economic Council of the Government. In years 2018-2019 he has served as the President of the Anglo-American University in Prague. Currently he is an associate professor at the Czech Technical University and at the University of Finance and Administration.\nMr Lízal graduated at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University. In 1998 he obtained a PhD in economics at CERGE\, Charles University and in 2006 he qualified as an associate professor in economics at Charles University. In his research he has focused on transition and environmental economics\, recently also on energy economics. \nJessie Barton Hronešová is a Lecturer in Political Sociology at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies\, UCL\, and Co-Director of the Centre for Study of Places\, Identities and Memories. In her work\, she focuses on victimhood narratives\, the politics of memory\, transitional justice and dealing with the past in Central and Southeast Europe. She is particularly interested in the political uses of emotionally charged and traumatic memories as well as how victims and survivors navigate politics. She is the author of The Struggle of Redress: Victim Capital in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2020) and Post-War Ethno-National Identities of Young People in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2012) and co-editor of The Nexus between Democracy\, Collective Identity Formation\, and EU Enlargement (2011). From 2019 to 2021 she was the ESRC Postdoctoral research Fellow at the University of Oxford and then a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at UNC Chapel Hill and Ca’ Foscari. Outside of academia\, she is a frequent policy advisor and consultant in international development in Central and Southeast Europe. \nPřemysl Pela is the Director of the Czech Centre London and the Programme Director of Czechia EXPO 2025 in Osaka. Premysl has served as the Director of the Czech Center in New York and worked for\, among others\, the Charles University’s CERGE-EI Institute and the Czech Academy of Sciences. In the private sector\, he has held various international top managerial roles. He also headed the Strategy and Innovation Department at the Czech Centre’s HQ in Prague and developed innovative projects presenting scientific creativity through advanced digital technology. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Ostrava University and has completed academic and professional programmes in New York University\, Michigan University and the Civil Management College in London. \n\nFree entry\, REGISTER HERE
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