Talks

Join author Matt Tiller as he discusses his latest book on Jack Leslie: the star robbed of England glory"Moving, sad and uplifting. Everyone should know the legend of Jack Leslie." --Matt Barlow, Daily Mail"Inspiring and important. An extraordinary life story." --Viv Anderson MBE"An evocative and gripping portrait of a remarkable football pioneer." --Debbie Hewitt, Chair … Continue reading "Matt Tiller: Jack Leslie The Lion Who Never Roared"

Join acclaimed and award winning journalist John Crace as he discuses his latest book : Depraved New World.We welcome back the genius that is John Crace for his annual appearance digesting the chaos of the last Parliamentary year with his brilliant new book Depraved New World.O brave new world, that has such people in't. Or … Continue reading "John Crace: Depraved New World"

A great night of live music devoted to the Hammond!join us for a sensational night of music celebrating the hammond organ incorporating blues. latin, soul, R n B, pop, Jazz, … Continue reading "Eric Stoner Presents: Hammond Nights"

What on Earth is psychogeogrpahy?Join us as we chat to writer, walker and urban geographer John Rogers as we discuss his latest book, The New London, as well as more … Continue reading "The Tap Into Podcast Live presents John Rogers"

Join the Worlds only all female Slade tribute band for a very special nightThe world's only all female tribute act to legendary 1970's Glam Rock group Slade.Slady have been packing … Continue reading "Slady (Unplugged)"

Max Décharné & Travis Elborough in conversationWith their draped suits, suede creepers and immaculately greased hair, the Teddy Boys defined a new era for a generation of teenagers raised on … Continue reading "Max Décharné: Teddy Boys Post War Britain and the First Youth Revolution"

Join us for a celebration of the Carry On Films and the women who made them so special with comedy historians Robert Ross and Gemma Ross.Join authors and comedy historians … Continue reading "The Tap Into Live Podcast Presents: The Carry On Girls"

Join The Guardian writr and co host of Radio 4's Screenshot in discussion about her brilliant new bookScreen Deep is a book about the immense potential of screen storytelling to … Continue reading "Ellen E. Jones in Conversation. Screen Deep"

Join Jon Cruddas MP in conversation as he talks about his brilliant new book: A Century of LabourBritain’s first Labour government took office on 22 January 1924. Its centenary provides an opportunity to reassess the party's performance over the last 100 years, and with an election pending, the character and purpose of the modern party.Labour … Continue reading "Jon Cruddas in conversation: A Century of Labour"

A unique performance by Michael Rosen with specially composed and performed music by Stephen Arnold.With realism, pathos and hope, Michael Rosen explores the loss of his son Eddie and his own experience of more than 40 days in an induced coma. He performs two pieces, each one a free verse narrative, linked with music which … Continue reading "Michael Rosen: Going Through It"

Join acclaimed music writer Lucy O'Brien with Mary McGlory and Syvia Saunders for the amazing story of the Liverbirds.In the early '60s, four friends from Liverpool formed a band. But this is not the 'fab four' story we know.Mary, Sylvia, Valerie and Pamela - also known as The Liverbirds - were one of the world's … Continue reading "The Liverbirds: Mary McGlory & Sylvia Saunders in conversation"

Sorry For The Inconvenience But This is An Emergency. The Non Violent Struggle for The Earths FutureAn insider’s candid account of our new era of mass protest, calling passionately for action against existential threats.As floods and fires rage across the planet, ever more people are embracing nonviolent action to achieve political change. Can it work?Doctor … Continue reading "Sorry For The Inconvenience: Lynne Jones in Conversation"

Join The Ladies Who London for a very special LIVE podcast record with Leo Hollis as they unearth the true story of Mary DaviesLadies Who London PodcastJoin ladies about town, Blue Badge Tourist Guides and history nerds Alex and Fiona for a relaxed gossip about London’s past and present.This is how it works: we pick … Continue reading "Ladies Who London LIVE! Podcast Record"

Nola-tastic band leader and drummer ROY PFEFFER lights up the Tap stage alongside his lively dynamic jazz funk trio.BANDLEADER AND DRUMMER ROY PFEFFER IS ONE OF LONDON'S MOST RECOGNISED AMBASSADORS OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC. HE LEADS ACCLAIMED NEW ORLEANS FUNK BAND THE BIG SMOKE FAMILY - REGULARS AT LONDON’S RONNIE SCOTT’S, PIZZA EXPRESS SOHO AND … Continue reading "The Roy Pfeffer Trio…A Blistering Nola Night"

Join multi award winning historian Sarah Wise discussing her latest book: The Undesirables; The Law That Locked Away A GenerationThrough the early twentieth century, ‘liberal’ Britain locked away thousands of innocent people.By 1950, an estimated 50,000 people had been deemed ‘defective’ by the government and detained for life under the 1913 Mental Deficiency Act. Their … Continue reading "Sarah Wise in Conversation: The Undesirables"