Iain Sinclair and John Rogers: Pariah Genius

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Iain Sinclair with John Rogers discuss Iain's latest work: Pariah Genius.In Pariah Genius, literary giant Iain Sinclair follows in the footsteps of photographer John Deakin, whose chronicles of Soho life - and the world of Francis Bacon and his friends - have so influenced our perception of that generation's work.In this bold fictionalisation, Sinclair enters … Continue reading "Iain Sinclair and John Rogers: Pariah Genius"

An Evening with Salena Godden: With Love, Grief and Fury

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join acclaimed author Salena Godden for a night of stunning poetry and more...With Love, Grief and Fury contains love poems, for people and the planet; grief poems brimming with compassion, sharing tears and mourning what was and contemplating what could be; and poems of fire and fury that will kick some ass, tell the truth … Continue reading "An Evening with Salena Godden: With Love, Grief and Fury"

Laura Laker: Potholes and Pavements

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join author and cycling advocate Laura Laker as she discusses her brand new book: Potholes and Pavements'Just wonderful – two wheels good, Laura Laker brilliant. Part travel diary, part love poem to Britain's cycle network ... it's difficult not to be inspired by this fabulous book.' Jeremy Vine'With a passion for both cycling and words, … Continue reading "Laura Laker: Potholes and Pavements"

Robin Ince: Film Screening – The Origins of a Bibliomaniac

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

A fascinating and moving documentary screening and Q&A with Robin InceOrigins of a Bibliomaniac - A Special Event with Robin Ince.Join us for a screening of 'Origins of a Bibliomaniac', a 60 minute documentary film about Robin and his late father’s book obsession. Much of this heartwarming and often hilarious film was shot the week … Continue reading "Robin Ince: Film Screening – The Origins of a Bibliomaniac"

Shami Chakrabarti: Human Rights:The Case for the Defence with Rosie Boycott

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join Baroness Chakrabarti in conversation with Rosie Boycott as she discusses her latest book : "Human Rights The case for the Defence".A powerful and urgent explanation and vindication of our human rights and freedomsAfter the devastation of World War Two, the international community came together to enshrine fundamental rights to refuge, health, education and living … Continue reading "Shami Chakrabarti: Human Rights:The Case for the Defence with Rosie Boycott"

A Hot Nola Night with the Big Smoke Family Trio

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join us for hottest New Orleans style funk, blues and soul live with Roy Pfeffer and the Big Smoke Family Trio"This Band Is The Bomb!"-Booker T Jones"Nola-Tastic"- The New Mastersounds"The Kings Of New Orleans In London"- Continental DriftsThe Big Smoke Family Trio with Roy PfefferRoy is a London-based session drummer, band leader, and producer, renowned … Continue reading "A Hot Nola Night with the Big Smoke Family Trio"

Michael Rosen: Pebbles

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join MIchael Rosen for a unique poetry experienceA unique chance to listen, create and perform with Michael Rosen.In this one of a kind evening Michael will read from his new collection of poems "Pebbles".Michael Rosen has been, for many years, a prodigious and prolific user of Twitter (now known as 'Eggs'). Unlike the armies of … Continue reading "Michael Rosen: Pebbles"