Talks

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. Full of warmth, wisdom and affectionate delight in the wonder and absurdity of being human.’ Observer‘Funny, honest and heart-warming.’ Matt HaigWhat better way to understand … 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 stories of derring-do and relishing in birthday trips to air museums. Lying in bed beneath Airfix fighter planes suspended from his ceiling, he would think … 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, one of the UK's leading political voices, on the significant events of the last few decades that have impacted the Black diaspora around the globe.In … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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"