Talks

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 … Continue reading "An Evening with Ben Aaronovitch"

Tim Burrows: The Invention of Essex: The Making of An English CountyJoin author Tim Burrows as he discuses his latest book about Gods own county, Essex.Essex. A county both famous and infamous: the stuff of tabloid headlines and reality television, consumer culture and right-wing politicians. England's dark id.But beyond the sensationalist headlines lies a strange … Continue reading "Tim Burrows: The Invention of Essex – The Making of an English County"

Join the multi talented Viv Groskop and Cariad Lloyd in conversationViv Groskop Best-selling author of How to Own the Room: Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking (Penguin) and Lift As You Climb: Women and the Art of Ambition (Penguin). Her award-nominated podcast How to Own the Room is the biggest public speaking podcast in … Continue reading "An Evening with Viv Groskop and Cariad Lloyd"