Talks

`Join journalist Pete Apps as he discusses his latest book, Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen'Never before, in years of reviewing books about buildings, has one brought me to tears. This one did.' Rowan Moore, Observer Book of the WeekOn 14 June 2017, a 24-storey block of flats went up in flames.The … Continue reading "Peter Apps: Show Me The Bodies – How We Let Grenfell Happen"

Meryl Pugh: Feral BoroughJoin Meryl Pugh and Tom Chivers for a brilliant evening as they discuss her lates work "Feral Borough".Set in the urban pastoral of an East London postcode, Feral Borough asks what it means to call a place home, and how best to share that home with its non-human inhabitants.Meryl Pugh reimagines the … Continue reading "Meryl Pugh: Feral Borough"

Join award winning poet and broadcaster Roger Robinson and fellow broadcaster and curator Johny Pitts as they discus their latest work.In 2021, award-winning poet Roger Robinson and acclaimed photographer Johny Pitts rented a red Mini Cooper and decided to follow the coast clockwise in search of an answer to this question. Leaving London, they followed … Continue reading "Roger Robinson & Johny Pitts: Home Is Not A Place"

The return of the Wizz! The legendary folk blues guitarist Wizz makes a long awaited return to the TapBorn 1939 in Croydon, Surrey, Wizz began his musical career at the age of 18 leading a Country and Skiffle band called "The Wranglers" in 1957. He had been inspired to take up the acoustic guitar a … Continue reading "An Evening with Wizz Jones"

Join us for a very special screening of Rapid Motion Through Space with Q&A from Dr Helen Czerski and Director Trent Burton.Rapid Motion Through Space is the highly anticipated debut feature-length film from The Cosmic Shambles Network, who for many years have been renowned for their critically acclaimed science entertainment-based documentary series, podcasts and live … Continue reading "Rapid Motion Through Space Documentary Screening"

A family friendly, multi award winning, immersive comedy performance for children aged 6-12! April 16th / 30th /May 14th / 28th

Michael Rosen: The Advantages of Nearly DyingJoin Michael Rosen for a very special evening as he reads from his latest poetry collection "Advantages of Nearly Dying"Michael Rosen’s new collection for grown-ups records his bewilderment at what happened to him during the COVID crisis, and shares his thoughts about the politics of the pandemic – the … Continue reading "Michael Rosen: The Advantages of Nearly Dying"

Join author of cult classic Killing Eve Luke Jennings as he discusses his latest novel #PanicJoin Luke Jennings as he discusses his brand new novel #Panic.Luke Jennings is the author of the KILLING EVE trilogy, the basis for the hit TV series. The novels follow the thrilling, obsessive duel between Villanelle, an elite assassin, and … Continue reading "Luke Jennings: #PANIC in conversation with Viv Groskop"

A family friendly, multi award winning, immersive comedy performance for children aged 6-12! April 16th / 30th /May 14th / 28th

A family friendly, multi award winning, immersive comedy performance for children aged 6-12! April 16th / 30th /May 14th / 28th

A very special night with Robin Ince to launch the new, updated edition of I'm A Joke and So Are You!The return of the legend that is Robin Ince!‘Joyfully entertaining. … Continue reading "Robin Ince: I’m A Joke And So Are You!"

Luke Turner: Men at War. Loving, Lusting, Fighting, Remembering 1939-1945As a child, Luke Turner was obsessed with the Second World War. He spent hours watching Sunday war films, poring over … Continue reading "Luke Turner: Men at War"

Join acclaimed author and broadcaster Gary Younge as he discusses his latest work , "Dispatches From the Diaspora" with Daniel TrillingJoin us for an inspiring evening with journalist Gary Younge, … Continue reading "Gary Younge in conversation with Daniel Trilling"

A family friendly, multi award winning, immersive comedy performance for children aged 6-12! April 16th / 30th /May 14th / 28th

Join Ben Aaronovitch for a unique evening celebrating the paperback launch of Amongst Our Weapons.Ben will be hosting one of his unique evenings for fans of his cult Rivers of London books. Come prepared with a question or 10 as Ben will offer a fascinating insight into this incredible fantasy world. Copies of all his … Continue reading "An Evening with Ben Aaronovitch"