Talks

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"

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 … Continue reading "An Evening with Viv Groskop and Cariad Lloyd"

Oliver Franklin- Wallis and Prof. Kate Spencer discuss "Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away.‘A gripping read that will anger as much as it fascinates’ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall‘An incredible journey into the world of rubbish, full of fascinating characters and mind-bending facts’ Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland ‘Urgent, probing and endlessly interesting’ Cal Flyn, … Continue reading "Wasteland: Oliver Franklin-Wallis & Prof. Kate Spencer"

A one off London show with the brilliant Andy White plus guestsAfter a successful January tour to launch latest album This garden is only temporary, itinerant Belfast songwriter Andy White plays a one-off London show at Wanstead Tap on July 12 at 8pm. Fresh from the release of his critically acclaimed duo album with Tim … Continue reading "Andy White plus guests"

Join Shain Shapiro as he discusses his new book "This Must Be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better".This Must Be the Place introduces and examines music’s relationship … Continue reading "This Must Be The Place: Shain Shapiro in conversation"