London special-events




london special-events

11 And 12: Talk


Peter Brook talks to members of the company.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

500 Years Of Lesbian And Gay Related Material In T


Bart Smith gives an illustrated talk about the collection.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Alan Bennett: Talking Theatre: Talk


The playwright and author discusses his work.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

All Frogs Great And Small: Talk


A talk about the amphibian species.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

An Evening With Larry Lamb


Stories and entertainment from the Eastenders actor.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Anatomy: Stubbs: Whistlejacket: Talk


George's Stubbs's painting of an 18th-century race horse.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Antonia Fraser: Must You Go? My Life With Harold P


A talk with the author.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Approaches To Landscape: A Beginner’s Guide:


Tue 9th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Berthe Morisot: A Splendid Feminine Talent: Course


A look at the artist in the social context of 19th-century France

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Celebrity Euthanasia


An open-mic forum.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Communicating Science: Making Good Decisions: How


A talk about decision making.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Douglas Alexander: Out Of The Bretton Woods: Build


Talk and discussion.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Drugs For Cognitive Enhancement - And Who's Taking


A discussion about the drugs.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Dubplate Drama: Talk


The creative team behind an interactive television drama.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Emmanuel Krasovsky: Piano Masterclass: Workshop


Learn piano techniques from the distinguished professor.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Henry Woudhuysen: Book Launch


Book launch.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

How The Koala Learnt To Hug: People’s Theatre


A musical for children based on a Stephen Lee short story.

Tue 9th Feb-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Introduction To Collograph Printmaking: Course


Tue 9th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Jason Canham: Stage Struck: Talk


Early theatre and set designs are discussed.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Make a Paper lantern For Chinese New Year: Worksho


Tue 9th Feb
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Mao In Conversation With AOC: Talk


The Italian practice discusses their work.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Mills And Boon Writing Workshop


An editor and an author pass on tips.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Phillippa Heath: William Beckford And Fonthill Abb


A talk about the English novelist and his country house.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Professor Anne Power: Sustainable Housing: How Can


A discussion about reducing energy consumption.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Professor Joseph Stiglitz: Author Event


The author discusses Freefall: Free Markets And The Sinking Of The Global Economy.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Rachel Foulds, Elena Artamonova, Cameron Pyke, Tar


The latest research into Russian composers.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Richard Bissill: Horn Masterclass: Workshop


Tue 9th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The Cauldron Of Living And Dying


Michael Harvey recalls tales by the French writer Francois-Marie Luzel.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The World Of Carl Faberge: Talk


An insight into Faberge.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Think Tank Clash: Discussion


Political satirist Rory Bremner hosts an evening of discussions.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Treasure Of The Month: Parade Burgonet: Lecture


A discussion about the helmet.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Understanding The Taliban: Talk


Talk and panel discussion.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Vitali Vitaliev: Author Event


The author and columnist promotes his latest book, Life as A Literary Device.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Willy Vlautin: Lean On Pete: Author Event


A book reading and a short musical performance.

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Wren And Friends: Baroque Treasures: Talk


A discussion about 17th-century architects

Tue 9th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Writing School: Plot: Atmosphere Versus Pace


Tue 9th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Architecture Lecture: Sir Jeremy Dixon


The architect discusses buildings used for arts in London.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Brief Encounter: Animals, Desportes And Didier: A


A talk by Dame Rosalind Savill.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Business Priorities After The Crisis: Talk


Lord Browne Of Madingley explores current attitudes towards financial institutions.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Colin McEwan: Maya Maize God Statue: Talk


A talk about the object.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

David Dimbleby: Author Event


The presenter and journalist talks about his book The Seven Ages of Britain.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Do We Get The Politics We Deserve?


A panel of speakers examines reduced confidence in politicians.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Don’t Call Me Crazy: How We Fell In Love With


A talk about the popularity of the art form.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Heroes Of Old


Open floor storytelling based on religious characters.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Ian Dejardin: The Group Of Seven: Talk


A discussion about the 20th-century Canadian artists.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Kate Davis Open Studio: Talk


The artist-sculptor converses with Jason Bowman.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Lit Up: Exploring Light: Workshop (Ages 7-10)


With Erica Parrett.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

London's Docklands: a History Of The Lost Quarter:


Fiona Rule explores the changing fortunes of the Docklands.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Lord Desai: Sweeney Agonistes: How London Changed


The economist discusses the work of the poet and playwright.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Open Floor Storytelling Night: Heroes Of Old


Stories about the characters from religious scriptures.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Professor Fawaz A Gerges: A Broken Middle East: A


A talk on Middle Eastern countries.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Quentin Blake And Bruno Heitz On Children's Litera


The illustrator and author discuss children's literature.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit kid,Lect

london special-events

Saci Lloyd: Author Event


The author discusses and signs copies of The Carbon Diaries 2017.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Book,Lect

london special-events

South Africa Twenty Years After Mandela Walked To


Talk about South Africa.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Supper Salon: The Eden Project: Talk


Tim Smit discusses Eden Project's plans for the future.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Artist’s Model: Rembrandt: Self Portrait


With artist and curator Viyki Turnbull.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Royal Aeronautical Society, Weybridge Branch:


A talk about operating helicopters in combat zones.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Thomas J Sargent: Uncertainty And Ambiguity In Ame


A talk about the country's policies.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Tom Hunter: Talk


The photography artist discusses his memories of the city.

Wed 10th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

A Tale Of Two Cities: The German Onslaught On Mosc


A talk about Operation Barbarossa.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Adorning The Dead: Egyptian Dress And Textiles: Ta


Curator Helen Persson discusses the textiles.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ageing Matters: Talk


With photographer Sukey Parnell.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Anna Minton: Ground Control: Fear And Happiness In


The author talks about urban planning strategies.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Arabian Peninsula, 1958: Ops In The Dhala Region A


David Gwynne-James talks about the conflict in the region.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Atmospheric Interiors: Workshop


Learn watercolour paintings skills.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

British Humanist Association And South Place Ethic


A discussion about Darwin's work in terms of human evolution.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

David Nugent: Migration And Democracy: Lecture


David Nugent discusses movement of people.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

David Reynolds: Churchill and Stalin: A Special Re


The professor discusses the leaders.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dependence, Intolerance And Expulsion: The Story O


A talk about Jews in England in the period.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Eureka Live: The Brain: Talk


A panel of experts talk about neuroscience and biomedical ethics.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Gallery Talk: Ghosts, Calligraphy, Bosch And Goya


Art critic Estelle Lovatt discusses artist Ed Pien.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Gender And The Body: Botticelli: Venus And Mars: T


An introduction to the 15th-century Italian painting.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Global Visions: Talk


A talk about cultural diversity.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Hearts & Minds


A look at the psychology of love.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

How Would A Robot Read A Novel: Talk


A talk about the analysis of books.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

John Lanchester: Talk


The award-winning journalist talks about the credit crunch.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Library In Focus Evening: Illustrating Sevres Porc


With Director Rosalind Savill.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Living Clay: F.R. David: Talk


A reading event about art writing.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Love Makes The World Go Round


Readings of romantic poetry.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Michael Rosen's A-Z Of Poetry (Over 7s)


Three children's authors read from and talk about their stories.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Mingle


Singles club.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Music And Creativity II: Elaborate Displays: Talk


Edward Jessen talks about concert pieces and video works.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Open Evening: I Love The Home


Leonie Hannan leads a talk about the history of the love letter.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Patrick Messina: Clarinet Masterclass: Workshop


Thu 11th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Pattern In Kimono: Talk


Sheila Cliffe discusses the use of patterns in the dress.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Random Line: Second Skin


A collection of tales exploring identity and transformation using projection, live video and origina

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Rupert Smith: Talk


The writer discusses his novel Man's World.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect,Read

london special-events

Spiritual Responses To Global Crisis: Prayer And H


With Martin Palmer.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Tariq Ali And David Baddiel: Talk


A humorous and controversial discussion of religion.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize Exhibit


Marc Woodhead discusses work nominated for the prize.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Future Of Teen Fiction: Talk


A panel discussion about the genre.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Great Tutbury Coin Hoard: Talk


Gareth Williams discusses the medieval coins.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Iconographies Of Identity: Contemporary Art An


With Oriana Baddeley.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Oracular Sanctuary Of Apollo At Abai (Kalapodi


With Wolf-Dieter Niemeier of the German Archaeological Institute at Athens.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Politics Of Appearance: Talk


Writers Carol Dyhouse and Ellie Levenson talk about being a feminist.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Theo Van Rysselberghe: Coastal Scene: Talk


An insight into the 19th-century landscape painting.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Trinity College Of Music Vocal Faculty


Featuring singing, operatics and musical theatre skills.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Utmost Fidelity: Marianne And Adrian Stokes: Talk


Magdalen Evans discusses the two artists.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Watteau, The Halt During The Chase: Lecture


With Dr Christoph Vogtherr.

Thu 11th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

An Evening With Mark Kermode: It's Only A Movie: R


Anecdotes from the film business.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Andrew Shapland: The Modern History Of The Greek B


Shapland discusses the period.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

At The Margins: Are Hard Times Good Times For Lite


Authors John Lanchester and Adrian Wooldridge talk about the financial crisis.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Daisy Dunn: Woman Powdering Herself: George Seurat


A talk about the French artist's work.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dance, Text And Translation: Creating A Dialogue:


A talk about the relationship between the art forms.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Goya: The Duke Of Wellington: Talk


Francisco de Goya's portrait of the British general.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Grace Ndiritu: Questions From The Past: Talk


The artist talks about Western ideas of Africa.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Headstart: Workshop


A hands-on course about aspects of photography.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Literature And The Academic: Literature As A Resou


A discussion about analytical imagination in the research community.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Make A Sketchbook: Workshop


Create your own hand-stitched sketchbook.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Mozart’s Piano Concertos And The Theatricalit


Dr Timothy Jones discusses works by the composer.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Oresteia: Parts One & Two: Choephori and Eumenides


Aeschylus's Greek tragedies about the curse on the house of Atreus.

Wed 10th Feb-Fri 12th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Playing Vincent: Talk


With Jochum Ten Haaf and Mark Edel-Hunt.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Seeing A Head: A Personal Use Of Portraiture In Th


With goldsmith and jewellery-maker Kevin Coates.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Sharing Tongues: Museum Talk


A talk about the work of the Black Archive Project.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Stephen Bayley: Woman As Design: Talk


The design critic discusses how female bodies have inspired various designs.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Tamsin Kendrick, Ross Sutherland, Julia Bird, A Bo


The performance poet reads from her collection.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry,Read

london special-events

The Fiction Of Development: Talk


A discussion about fiction's role in development.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Imagined Mind: Talk


A panel discussion about the understanding of minds.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Tilleke Schwarz: Talk


The artist talks about her work.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Trevor Norton & Monty Halls: Talk


A talk with Norton and Halls.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Yannis Stavrakaki: Authority, Enjoyment And The Sp


A discussion about order in capitalist societies.

Fri 12th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

A Q&A Session With Patrick Mercer


The MP and author talks about his career and his novel, To Do And Die.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Adam Stower's Bottoms Up


Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

African Beats: Make A Music Video: Workshop (Over


Make some traditional beaded jewellery.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Animating A Myth For Our Times: The Lawsuit Of The


A talk about the story's origins.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Balkanplus


Balkan dances and music.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Bea: Buzz Theatre (Over 11s)


A comedy about a children's entertainer.

Wed 10th Feb-Sat 13th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Bluebird: Italia Conti Final Year BA (Hons) Actors


Simon Stephens's drama about a mini cab driver.

Wed 10th Feb-Sat 13th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Chinese Dragon Puppets: Workshop


Sat 13th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Chinese New Year Of The Tiger


With cabaret, magic and variety acts.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Drum Making: Workshop


Sat 13th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Drum: Oily Cart (Ages 6 Months-2 Years)


An interactive show for young children.

Tue 9th Feb-Sat 13th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Focus On: Nikon: Workshop


Learn about the basics of digital SLR cameras.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 13th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Goldilocks: Hand To Mouth Theatre (Ages 3-9)


An adaptation of the popular fairy tale.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Harry Shutt: Possibilities For The Post-Capitalist


The controversial economist discusses the future.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Book

london special-events

Heaven To Hell:Backstage Tour


A guided backstage tour.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

How To Write A Novel: An Introduction For Beginner


Sat 13th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

James And The Giant Peach


Roald Dahl's surreal fantasy.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Jazzploration


Sat 13th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Jekyll & Hyde: Law, Science, Psychology: Talk


A talk about themes from Robert Louis Stevenson's book.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Lionel Shriver: So Much For That: On Illness, Deat


The author talks about and reads from So Much For That.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect,Read

london special-events

Literature And The Sciences: Where Do They Meet?:


A discussion about art, literature and science links.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

LSE Space For Thought Literary Festival


Talks and readings.

Thu 11th Feb-Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect,Read

london special-events

Mini Maestro Family Concert


With John Landor, conductor and presenter.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Moving Pictures: Workshop (Ages 6-12)


Animating comic strips.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

One, Two, Hullaballoo (Over 1s)


Three comic tales about Brer Rabbit.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Percy Jackson Day (Ages 7-12)


A celebration of the film release of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Playworks (Ages 5-11)


An art workshop for children.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: kid wkshop

london special-events

Professor Richard Sennett: Sociology As Literature


A talk about narrative in social research and sociology.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Reading London: Talk


A panel discussion about the history of the city.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Researching And Writing A Political Novel, A Q&A W


The author talks about writing fiction using political issues.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Shining City


Conor McPherson's contemporary drama.

Tue 9th Feb-Sat 13th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Simon Kaner: Jomon Pot: Talk


Kaner discusses the ancient Japanese pottery.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Speaking Of Love: Talk


A discussion about aspects of love.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect,Read

london special-events

Storytelling Season: Valentine’s Special Even


Stories of love, lust and betrayal.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Studio Pottery: Craving, Caring & Collecting: Semi


A panel discussion about the pottery's history and legacy.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Terry King: Gum Bichromate Workshop


Historical printing processes with an experienced professional.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The Arts Of Illness: Talk


A discussion about the use of the human body in arts.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Body Embellished: Mignard: The Marquise De Sei


How the aristocrat was depicted through her clothing.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Drawing Theatre: Creative Life Drawing: Worksh


A workshop for all abilities, blending art and theatre, offering the chance to study the human figur

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The Love Of A Nightingale: Rose Bruford College Of


An adaptation of the myth of Procne and Tereus.

Thu 11th Feb-Sat 13th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

The Rose And Lily Queen: Talk


Lesley Rivett talks about the wife of Charles I.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Van Gogh Experience: Course


Felicity Montaigu leads a session exploring the life and work of Van Gough.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: none Lect

london special-events

Theatre Of Action?: Talk


A talk about how theatre challenges views of political issues.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

To Children, With Love Fundraising Ball


Fundraising ball for Childreach International.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Tree Top Tales (Over 4s)


A tale with an environmental theme.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Valentine Fair


Stalls selling gifts, cakes and books, with workshops for children.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

War Stories: How To Bring The Battle To The Book?:


A discussion about war journalism.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

World Cities: New York: Seminar


Writer Greg Votolato discusses the city's history.

Sat 13th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

A Benefit For Haiti With RDF


Sun 14th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Animal Magic Weekend


A chance for children to see farm animals.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Animal Olympics (Over 5s)


With storyteller Francesca Beard.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Dorothy The Dinosaur


Dorothy The Dinosaur

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Exhibition Tour: Katja Strunz


A guided tour of the Strunz installation.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Family Fun Day


Mask making and drawing activities.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 31st Oct
Categories: fam

london special-events

Gold Cartouches


Drop-in art activity.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Hands On Chopsticks: Workshop (Over 3s)


Explore objects from around the world.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Kate Figes: Talk


Author talk.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Love In The Forces


Create a sweetheart token to take home.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Love: Guided Tour


A themed tour of the works on display.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Marc Zakian: Love Stories: Talk


A discussion about the subject.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

New Beliefs: Storytelling


A story about Mithras.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Pirate Finger Puppets


Sun 14th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Planet Of The Beetlebuns: Gobbledegook (Under 5s)


An interactive installation for young children.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Storytelling Season: Gods Of Bronze And Iron: The


Stories about the Greek deities.

Tue 9th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The Lost Forest: The Indigo Moon Theatre Company (


A performance of Javanese rod puppetry.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

The You And The Me: Two Prong Crown


A drama questioning identity.

Tue 9th Feb-Sun 14th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Valentine’s Day One-Day Workshop: Pom-Pom Hea


Sun 14th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

What A Wonderful World: Lyngo Theatre Company (Age


An interactive show of music, dancing and dreams.

Sun 14th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Beyond Pinhole: Talk


Shirley Read converses with Gina Glover.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Caroline Lawrence: Roman Mysteries


The children's author talks about her series of books.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Centering Prayer Group


Tue 9th Feb-Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Central Saint Martin's: The Painting Of Modern Lif


A talk with Ralph Rugoff.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Experiences Of The Dark: Fear Of The Dark: Talk


With psychologist Martin Lloyd-Elliott and storyteller Ben Haggarty.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ignite: Family Ignite With Albert's Band


The 15-piece group take an interactive journey through the animal kingdom using music.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Introduction To The Black & White Darkroom: Worksh


Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Let's Really Dance


English and American dance.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Melanie Cambridge: Workshop


Oil painting techniques.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

One Day Designers Sale: Fashion & Accessories


Jewellery, fashion and accessories sale.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

One Love


Live music and art event.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none Electr

london special-events

Renewing The Left's Ideology: What Should Be The P


Labour MP James Purnell talks about the party's ideology.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Richard Goode Piano Masterclass: Workshop


Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Roman Objects


Roman object handling.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Soundtrack For London: Workshop


Paintings, photographs and sculptures by Emma Jackson, Jane Draper, Frances Roche, Edward Smith, Ali

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Talking Heads: Clay Characters: Workshop


Mon 15th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Tanya Raabe and Deborah Wilkinson


The artist creates a portrait of Deborah Wilkinson, creative producer of Reality Productions, as par

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The 9 1/2 Commandments Of Aisle 16


The poetry collective present works for younger audiences.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

The Night Pirates Shadow Puppet Show


A story told by puppets.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The Rhetoric Of War And Intervention: Lecture


With Prof Rory Stewart, a former governor in occupied Iraq.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Secret Behind Jewish Genius: From Einstein To


With Dr Eliyahu Stern.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Van Gogh’s Years In London: Lecture


With Martin Bailey.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Velazquez: The Rokeby Venus: Talk


A closer look at the nude painting.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

We All Love The Gruffalo: Story Time


Julia Donaldson's rhyming stories are read.

Mon 15th Feb
Categories: kid Lect

london special-events

Whose Voice Is Anyway: Course


Mon 15th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

21st Century Challenges: How Global Crises Provide


A talk about responding to world-wide problems.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

A New Beginning


A storytelling session about a new arrival.

Mon 15th Feb-Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Adam Zamoyski: Talk


The historian dispels some of the myths surrounding Chopin's life.

Tue 16th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Adisa's 1968: The Year That Never Ended...


Solo show which uses poetry and music exploring an important 20th century year.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

After Redundancy Gallery Talk


James Whitaker talks about the exhibition

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Anatomy: Pollaiuolo Brothers: The Martyrdom Of Sai


With gallery expert Colin Wiggins.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Andrea Stipa & Carmody Groarke: Talk


The Italian architect discusses his work.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Barbara Demick And Lindsey Hilsum: Talk


Demick talks about her book, Nothing To Envy: Real Lives In North Korea.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Caroline Cartwright: Mummy Portraits In Egypt: Sci


Cartwright discusses the paintings.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Chinese New Year Family Day (Over 5s)


Celebrate the year of the Tiger.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

David Smith: Jaguar Land Rover And Innovation In T


A talk about the company's strategic vision.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

David Willetts: How Rich Are The Baby Boomers And


A discussion about the income of different generations.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Fantasy And Reality: Watercolour Painting Workshop


Learn various paintings techniques.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Gericault: A Horse Frightened By Lightning: Talk


A look at the early 19th-century painting.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Great Wave Of Kanagawa By Hokusai: Workshop (Ages


A collaborative art workshop.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Hiroshi Suzuki: Talk


The Japanese silversmith presents an illustrated talk about his work.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Book,Lect

london special-events

Howard Shelley: Piano Concerto Masterclass: Worksh


Tue 16th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives: Lecture


A talk about food in daily life.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Illustrate A Backdrop For Gluemouth


Tue 16th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Journalism In London: The Hub? Print Journalism In


Professor Laurel Brake discusses London's role as a news centre.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Katy And The Nurgla: Pandora Box


Harry Secombe's fantasy adventure about a young girl who meets a Majorcan sea monster. Performed by

Tue 16th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Life Lines: 20th-Century Drawings: Talk


Life Lines: 20th-Century Drawings: Talk

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

On The Media: Digital Election 2010: Talk


A discussion about the role of social media in the forthcoming election.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Peter Scott: Georgia O’Keeffe: Lecture


With Peter Scott.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Puppet Making Workshop


Making a puppet and using it in performance.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 16th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Silk Road Tours: Visit Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Samark


Find out about countries along the route.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Talking Heads: Jug Ears: Workshop


Tue 16th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Cult Of St Zita Of Lucca In London And Souther


A talk about the Catholic saint.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Great Spitalfields Pancake Race


Teams of four are invited to get dressed up, bring a frying pan and take part in the annual Shrove T

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Image Of Celebrity: Talk


With Andrew Shingleton.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Music Instinct: Talk


Philip Ball discusses music psychology research.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Scribe Who Wouldn't Scribble: Jammy Doughnut P


A musical puppet show.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Tracy Dennison: Institutions And The Serf Economy


A discussion about how Russian peasants became as rich as the landlords.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Treasure Chests


Pirate-themed activities.

Tue 16th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Andrea Levy: Author Event


Author talk.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Andrea Wulf: Talk


Author talk.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Animal Tales: Story Time


Listen to stories about animals.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Below Stairs


Learn about the jobs of a servant.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Bernard Kops: This Room In The Sunlight: Talk


The author reads from and signs copies of Sunlight.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Book,Lect,Poetry

london special-events

Bookworm Babies


Mon 15th Feb-Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Bosschaert: A Still Life Of Flowers In A Wan-Li V


An insight into the 17th-century Dutch painting.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Build Your Own LEGO Man (Over 6s)


Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Burglar Bill: Pandora's Box Theatre


Janet and Allen Ahlberg's children's tale.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Charlie And Lola's Extremely Brilliant Workshop (A


Songs, crafts and drama.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Chinese New Year 2010: The Year Of The Tiger: Work


Making tiger masks with Rosie Fuller.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Counter-Composition: Conversations On Ethics: Lect


Steve Pyke and Dr Alex Voorhoeve talk about their book.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Crees Lecture 2010 Making Music Without Art: Beeth


Professor of music Amanda Glauert talks about the composer's works.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Disease Detectives: A Hands-On Family Workshop


Identify diseases by making microscope slides.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Dr Guido Steinberg: The Internationalisation Of Ji


A discussion about elements in the movement.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dr Sketchy London


A freestyle drawing event.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Egyptian Adornment


Drop-in art activity.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

How To Find Romania: Maps And Dreams: Storytelling


Storyteller Laura Simms performs.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Irving Finkel: Early Writing Tablet: Talk


A talk about the object.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Koestler: The Indispensable Intellectual: Talk


Talk

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Laura Dockrill: Glue Mouth


Laura Dockrill and her mini Word Orchestra bring us a poetry show like no other. Expect poems and st

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid Lect

london special-events

Marian Campbell: Medieval Jewellery: Talk


A talk about the jewellery worn during the period.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Maths Education: Does It Add Up?: Talk


Professor Boaler discusses the teaching of mathematics.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Paper Cooking: Workshop (Ages 2-5)


Explore the food of London through artwork.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

PG18: UCLU Malaysian Society


A thriller set in Malaysia.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Philip Langridge: Vocal Masterclass: Workshop


Learn vocal techniques.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Professor Plutarchos Sakellaris: South East Europe


A talk about the causes of the area's energy imbalance.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Public Tour


Wed 10th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Sarcophagus Tales: The Secret Story Of Soane's Sar


Wed 17th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Stephen Sondheim: Talk


The American composer talks about his life and work.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Tales of Edmonton: Shanktown 2: Shane's Story: Ghe


Musical drama about current issues.

Tue 16th Feb-Wed 17th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Talking Heads: Box Head: Workshop


Make a head-shaped box.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Artist's Model: Manet: Eva Gonzales: Talk


With Jacqui Ansell.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Rule Of Law: Talk


Lord Bingham of Cornhill and James Goudie QC discuss the phrase.

Thu 11th Feb-Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Wall-Paintings Of Akrotiri, Thera: Lecture


Andreas G Vlachopoulos talks about the frescoes.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Theatre Star: Half Term Course (Ages 11-16)


Create a new musical theatre piece.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Whales, Waves & Waterfalls: Workshop (Ages 5-12)


Creating a 3D artwork inspired by Japanese woodcuts.

Wed 17th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

1970s: Recollection And Rebellion


Talks by former students and teachers of the Architectural Association.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit arc

london special-events

Andrew Eames In Conversation: Talk


Author talk.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Art & Compromise IV: Jon Thompson


The artist considers the importance of integrity, negotiation and moral obligation.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Balloon Debate


A debate on funding priorities for the elderly.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Barber Surgeon: Leeches, Lancets And Blood-Letting


Discover more about 17th century medicine.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Charis Boutieri: Schooling Deux Vitesses: The Role


Charis Boutieri: Schooling Deux Vitesses: The Role

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Chinese New Year Celebrations


A special day of celebrations with activities and performances.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Clowning Around Workshop (Ages 7-9)


Learn the skills to become a clown.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Clowning Around Workshop (Ages 9-11)


Learn the skills needed to be a clown.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Creative Cargo: Ideas Trolley


Take part in a variety of art and craft activities.

Tue 16th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Design A T-Shirt: Workshop (Ages 6-8)


Wed 17th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Design A T-Shirt: Workshop (Ages 9-11)


Wed 17th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Dinosaur & Lotus Blossom Soaps: Workshop (Ages 5-1


Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Eye Don’t Believe It! (Ages 6-12)


Hands-on activities.

Tue 16th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Fair Cone Day


Ice cream and entertainment from Ben and Jerry.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Funky Door Hangers


Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Furnishings Of Louis XIV: Lecture


With Sarah Bolwes.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Gabriel Kwok: Piano Masterclass: Wokshop


Thu 18th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

German Drama Workshop (Ages 13-17)


Mon 15th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Helen Rappaport: Talk


The historian and author discusses Conspirator: Lenin In Exile.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Invisible Writing And Hidden Symbols


Write a letter in invisible ink.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Jason Bradbury: Dot Robot


The presenter of Channel Five's The Gadget Show presents his novel Dot Robot.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid Book

london special-events

Kids Workshop: Draw Like A Designer (Ages 10-14)


With Dennis Nothdruft.

Wed 17th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

London Stories: Black In The British Frame: Talk


Author Stephen Bourne talks about black actors.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

London's Hotels: Planning For Growth


Talks about the policy for visitor accommodation.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

London, Restless City: Iain Sinclair And Stewart H


A talk about the environment of the city.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Max Carocci: Shields And Tomahawks: Plains Indian


A discussion about Native American arms.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Melancholic Johnson: Lecture


Dr Jane Darcy discusses the writer's temperament.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Museum Studies: Student Day: Talk


British Museum staff from various departments discuss the running and organisation of the museum.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

My Piggybank: Workshop


Sat 13th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Paul Nash: The Elements: Lecture


A discussion about the exhibition of British artist Nash's work.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Penguin: Long Nose Puppets


A puppet and music-filled adaptation of Polly Dunbar's book. Suitable for ages 3-7.

Mon 15th Feb-Thu 25th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Personal Pasticcio: Workshop


Make a column out of recycled materials.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Peter Matthews: Camden History Society Talk: Londo


Peter Matthews discusses the city's bridges.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Pharoah's Tomb


Art and craft activity.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Pierre Assouline And Richard Holmes On Writing Bio


Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Pirate Games And Treasure Hunt


Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Poetry Hopscotch (Ages 5-7)


Wed 17th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Poetry Hopscotch (Ages 8-12)


Wed 17th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Poetry, Mathematics And Myth


Simon Singh talks on ancient mathematics.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect,Poetry

london special-events

Professor David Held: This Sporting Planet: Global


A talk about how economic forces shape sport.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Rediscovering The Cheapside Hoard: Talk


With HazeI Forsyth of the Museum Of London.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Sara Paretsky: Talk


Author talk.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Stephen Lowther: Designed Today, Gone Tomorrow: Ta


A talk about design and social history.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Talking Heads: Wireworks: Workshop


Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Territory, Fantasy And The Second Sight: Storytell


Ronald Hutton talks about fairies in British literature.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The Art Of The Post-Impressionists: Course


A course on Post-Impressionism in art.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Battle Of Towton, 1461: Talk


John Sadler talks about the battle.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Engineering Club: Reversing Global Warming


A talk about Flettner spray vessels.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The First Gay Kiss?: Same-Sex Desire In Ancient Eg


With Curator Richard Parkinson.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Hereford Screen: Talk


Johanna Puisto discusses the screen and its restoration.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Real World: International Practices: Talk


A seminar about trends and practices of visual arts.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Thomas Blakiston's Line: A Victorian Naturalist's


Talk.

Thu 18th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Van Gogh Family Workshop


A look at how the artist's letters relate to his paintings.

Tue 16th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

When Five Years Pass: Guildhall School Of Music An


Federico Garcia Lorca's play.

Mon 15th Feb-Thu 18th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Abracadabra: Story Time


Stories about witches and magic spells.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Alter Ego: Film Workshop (Ages 14-19)


The chance to create a short film.

Thu 18th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Andy And Mike's... Big Box Of Bananas (Over 4s)


Andy Day and Mike James's comedy about a magical and mysterious box.

Tue 16th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Art Smarts: Workshop


Bear mask and chair making.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Baluji Shrivastav: Talk


The musician discusses his career.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Beyond The Face: Workshop


Portraits focusing on the body, dress and more.

Wed 17th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

David Dimbleby: The Seven Ages Of Britain: Talk


The broadcaster talks about British art and the country's history.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Elaine Paige: Workshop


A session on songs from musicals.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none tour

london special-events

Explode! With Discover Young Hackney


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Fancy Footwork: Workshop (Ages 15-17)


Art session.

Thu 18th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

From Versailles To Paris: The Age Of The Regence:


With Mia Jackson.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Goldilocks And The Three Bears: Polka Theatre: (Un


The classic children's tale.

Thu 11th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Good-Luck Flags


Make a contribution to a ship.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Guardians Of The Past


Explore history through various activities.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Jill Cook: Swimming Reindeer: Talk


A talk about the Stone Age object.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Journeys With No Return


Speakers and artists talk about Turkish migration.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Kids Workshop: Pop Frocks: (Ages 6-10)


Dressmaking techniques.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Krazy Kimonos: Workshop (Ages 8-14)


Designing and creating a kimono.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Late At The Foundling


Mat Collishaw leads tours around the exhibition.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Literary Dinner: Lecture


A talk.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

London Landscapes (Over 3s)


Children can add to an ever changing model of the capital.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Madame De Pompadour Comes To Life


Learn figurative drawing techniques.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Martin Katz Voice & Piano Masterclass: Workshop


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Mobile Magic: Workshop


Thu 18th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Museum Mask Mayhem: Workshop


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Mystery Boxes


Create a mystery box.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Othello: ArtsBeat


Shakespeare's tragedy.

Wed 17th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Patrick Monahan: Stories And Fables For Kids That


The stand-up comedian adopts the persona of a 467-year-old Middle Eastern storyteller.

Fri 19th Feb-Sun 14th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Photoshop: Level II: Workshop


Thu 18th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Playwriting Workshop


Learn the skills and techniques needed to write your own play.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: kid wkshop

london special-events

Poetry Group


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Recycling Roman Style


Explore how the Romans used to recycle.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Scan And Bite: Photo Etching & Digital Preparation


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Sing-along Suburbia (Under 5s)


Young children can join in with singing sessions about life in the garden.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Snake Game


Art and craft activity.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Star Stories


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Start: At Half-Term (Over 5s)


With games and activities.

Thu 18th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam kid

london special-events

Symposium: Where Three Dreams Cross: 150 Years Of


Discussions about the written histories of photography.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Tales From The Wild Wood


Stories from The Wind In The Willows.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Talking Heads: I-Spy Sculpture: Workshop


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Story Conference


Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

There's No Place Like Home: Talk


A talk about home, place and identity.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Three Bears Storytrail


Take the trail and win a goody bag.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Tiger Headdresses


Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Tiger-Tastic!


Animal-related activities.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Tony Benn: Talk


Benn discusses his book Letter To My Grandchildren.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Views From Above: Poetry


Poets Jo Blake and Dominic Kelly perform work.

Fri 19th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry,Read

london special-events

Wordburst Wild Rumpus: Workshop


Workshops based on Maurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are.

Mon 15th Feb-Fri 19th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

A Day In The Eighteenth Century: Happy Birthday Lo


Celebrate the 300th birthday of King Louis XV.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

A Model Theatre


Design a theatre fit for William Shakespeare.

Fri 19th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

A Murder Is Announced: Epsom Players


An Agatha Christie mystery.

Wed 17th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

A Musical Mystery Tour (Over 6s)


With musicians Hilary James and Simon Mayer.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

A Study Of Art 1: Benjamin Britten


With Genista McIntosh and soprano Elisabeth Meister.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Adinkra Printing From Ghana: Course


Led by Seiwa Cunningham.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Capture King's Cross: A Photography Treasure Hunt


A day of exploring London through photography.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Deciphering The Complexities Of Muslim Groupings


Dr Chris Hewer leads a day of talks about Islamic groups.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Exploring The Classical World: Talk


A talk about the museum's Greek collection.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Family Art Workshops: In A Spin


Create a 3-D portrait.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Family Play Day: Workshop (Ages 5-8)


Led by Julian West.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Family Play Day: Workshop (Ages 8-11)


Led by Julian West

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Finding Alice (Over 4s)


A stage show inspired by Lewis Carroll's characters.

Sun 14th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Gamelan At Southbank Centre (Over 6s)


Learn how to play the gamelan.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Gillian Varndell: Jade Axe: Talk


A talk about the object.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Going Underground: Workshop (Ages 6-12)


Create a 3-D model inspired by the venue's history.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Goldilocks And The Three Bears: Polka Theatre: (Ag


The classic children's tale.

Tue 9th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Greek Myths Storytelling (Over 5s)


Stories about Ancient Greece.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Green Screen Time Machine: Workshop (Over 7s)


Use Photoshop to create a photo collage of yourself interacting with strange creatures, famous build

Sun 14th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

History Of Pubs: Talk


Discussions about a variety of pub themes.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Hold Onto Your Dreams & Arthur's Landing: A Tribut


A book reading and music.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Insight Day: An Introduction To Opera: Talk


Speakers talk about the art form.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Introduction To Studio Lighting: Workshop


Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Jack And The Beanstalk: Crafty Tales (Ages 5-7)


Learn about Tudor gardens, listen to the story and a craft session.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Jake And Cake (Over 6s)


Godfrey Hamilton's tale of friendship.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Jimmy Greaves 70th Birthday


Terry Baker hosts a light-hearted tribute.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Julian Hepple's Story Time


A multi-media adventure inspired by fairy tales.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Karen Grainger: Artist Talk And Presentation


The artist talks about her work.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Kimsooja: Talking Art: Talk


The artist discusses her work and influences.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Let's Get Physical! - Rock Aerobics


Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Mark Selby And Kate Terry: Talk


The artists discuss their work.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Once Upon A Tiger: Moby Duck


Moby Duck presents a story from Korea.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Our Country’s Good: Italia Conti Final Year B


Timberlake Wertenbaker's story of redemption.

Wed 17th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Robin Hood: Aesop's Touring Theatre Company (Ages


An interactive show of music, comedy and facts.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Self-Portraits: Talk


Alison Kusner talks about the paintings.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Spotlight: UCLU Sri Lankan Society


A musical about four people on the quest for fame.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Storytelling For Families: A Very Important Event


Listen to stories about the Lord Mayor of London.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Studio Tate: Brand New Practical Life Drawing Cour


With Anne Noble-Partridge and David Price.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Stuff And Nonsense: A Magical Comedy Show (Ages 3-


Featuring comedy and magic tricks.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: the

london special-events

Swing Patrol: Workshop


Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The Colour Of Justice: Arts Educational Schools


Richard Norton-Taylor's docu-drama on the Stephen Lawrence inquiry.

Wed 17th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

The Contemporary Sublime: Talk


Speakers talk about the relevance of great art works.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Madonna In Renaissance Art: Course


An exploration of depictions of The Madonna.

Wed 10th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Wonderful World Of Dissocia: Rose Bruford Coll


Anthony Neilson's alternative theatre piece.

Thu 18th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Transforming Problems Using The 16 Guidelines For


With Alison Murdoch and Denise Flora.

Sat 20th Feb
Categories: none DJs

london special-events

Twelfth Night: Arts Educational Schools


Shakespeare's romantic tale of the pursuit of love, and deceptions.

Thu 18th Feb-Sat 20th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

A New Life: Storytelling


A story about arriving in London from Trinidad.

Sat 20th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Bani Abidi: Talk


The artist discusses her work.

Sun 21st Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Beautiful Baroque: Workshop


A free family workshop and craft session.

Thu 18th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Bedtime At The Palace


Sat 13th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus (Over 3s)


A stage adaptation of Mo Willems's book.

Wed 17th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Enchanted Hunters Jumble Sale And Parlour Macabre


Sun 21st Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Fancy Footwork: Workshop (Ages 12-14)


Art session.

Tue 16th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Frogs, Fishes And Fowl


Wildlife-themed activities.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Greeks Alive!: Animation Workshop (Over 7s)


Greek heroes animation workshop.

Sun 21st Feb
Categories: fam kid

london special-events

Half Term Holiday Activities


Create springtime crafts and follow a trail.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Kathak Stanzas: Workshop


Combine the spoken word with Kathak dances.

Sun 21st Feb
Categories: none phys,trad

london special-events

London Fiddle Convention: Workshop


Learn techniques.

Sun 21st Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Recycling Art: Workshop


Sun 14th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Selfish Giant (Over 4s)


The tale of the giant who builds a wall in his garden.

Wed 17th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Storytelling Season: Gods Of Bronze And Iron: Iris


Stories from Ancient Ireland.

Tue 16th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The Baby Show 2010


An event for new parents and parents-to-be, including nursery equipment and clothes for sale, fashio

Fri 19th Feb-Sun 24th Oct
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Two Marys: Talk


Sylvia Paskin discusses the subject.

Sun 21st Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Travellers Tales Festival


A celebration of travel literature and photography.

Fri 19th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

When Will I Have A Banana Again?: Talk


A talk about food rationing and the Dig for Victory campaign.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 21st Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Adult Tap: Workshop


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Baby Rhyme Time


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 31st May
Categories: kid

london special-events

Classic Aesthetics: An Introduction To The Philoso


A six-week course about how people think about art.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Experiences Of The Dark: Telling Stories In The Da


Stacy Makishi leads a writing and devising session.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Story,Wkshop

london special-events

Folk Song In England Course


A series of six classes exploring folk songs since 1800.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

How To Paint A Jewish Jesus: What Can Be Learnt Fr


With Dr Aaron Rosen.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

I Have A Draughtsman’s Fist: Van Gogh’s


With Teio Meedendorp.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Joanna Trollope: Author Event


The author promotes her latest novel, The Other Family.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Paper Engineering: Course


Exploring modernist ideas by creating a pop-up book.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Please Touch, Use And Destroy: Transgression, Boun


A hands-on course looking at how artists challenge authority.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Professor Leszek Balcerowicz: Twenty Years Of Tran


A discussion about the country's economic reforms.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Representing Architecture Revisted: Talk


Reflecting on the Museum's 2007 publication.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Russian Philosophy Of The 19th & Early 20th Centur


A discussion on Russian philosophy.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Salsa Cellar


A salsa club with classes beforehand.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Salsa In The City


Salsa dancing classes for all levels of experience.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Sara Paretsky: Book Signing


The writer signs copies of her thriller Hardball.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Book

london special-events

Seamus Heaney: Talk


The Irish poet and writer discusses his work.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Slovak Dance: Workshop


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Smart Drugs: Talk


Professor Barbara Sahakian talks about cognitive enhancement drugs.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Soccatots: Course


Soft football for tiny children.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The CAMP Presents: Stars Of Burlesque: Workshop


Sketch a burlesque model.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The Evolutionary Psychology Of Mating And Dating:


With Professor Glenn D Wilson.

Mon 22nd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Adult Drama: Course


An art workshop for beginners, offering an introduction to colours and techniques.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Clog Dancing


The traditional British dance.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Discovering People… Catherine Destivelle: Tal


The French climber discusses mountaineering.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dorian Leljak: Piano Masterclass: Workshop


Learn piano techniques from the acclaimed pianist.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Dr Ruth Smith


A talk about Handel's classical piece Belshazzar.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dr Serena Roney-Dougal: Exploring Consciousness: Y


An academically-grounded lecture on parapsychology.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Emerging Architecture: Studio Sanjeev Shankar, Gra


A discussion about latest architecture projects.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Frame Stories: Talk


Alan Read talks about picture frames.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Hot Tango


Tango lessons with Richard Putko.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

IaN+ In Conversation With Witherford Watson Mann:


A discussion between two leading architects.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Imran Ahmad: Living, Travelling And Getting Publis


The author talks about his dreams of being a published writer.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Introduction To Abstraction In Acrylics: Course


Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Katy Barrett: Coins And Collecting In The Enlighte


A talk about coin collecting during the 18th century.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Mad Tracey From Margate: Lecture


Rosalind Whyte on artist Tracey Emin.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Michelle Mason: Craft It Yourself: Pimp Your IKEA


Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Midori Violin Masterclass: Workshop


Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Morris Dancing


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Nationhood, Nationalism And Global Citizenship


Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Printing Masterclass: Portfolio Development Course


With artist and printmaker Jo Veevers.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: kid sculp

london special-events

Professor Gilles Kepel: Barack Obama And The Musli


A discussion about the President's relationship with the Muslim world.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Ralf Gothoni Voice & Piano Masterclass: Workshop


Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Reading Group


A weekly session focusing on Irish writers.

Tue 9th Feb-Wed 15th Dec
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Renaissance The School: Course


Ballet, tap and modern dance.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Robin Dunbar - How Many Friends Does One Person Ne


A discussion on how the past formulates current behaviour.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: Max On Sibelius: Talk


The composer talks about Sibelius's Seventh Symphony.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Big Bonus Quiz


Test your knowledge to win prizes.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Play Of The Weather: Workshop


With Gregory Thompson.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The Snow Tourist: A Search For The World's Purest,


A discussion on snow.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Welcome To Arcadia: Travels In Good Company


Paul Watkins discusses Greece in the 1960s and 1970s.

Tue 23rd Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Apples And Snakes: Ian McMillan


A performance evening headlined by the Barnsley poet.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect,Poetry

london special-events

Brief Encounter: A Sixteenth-Century Iznik Dish


Rebecca Wallis talks about the object.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Civil Society, Aid And Security: Talk


A discussion about post-9/11 security legislation.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Costume Capers: Course (Ages 7-10)


Wed 24th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Crash Course In Vocalism And Basic Choir Singing


Basic vocal tuition lead by Marije Rommes.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Excessive Force: Policing In Britain: Discussion


A talk about the UK policing situation and a book signing.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Book

london special-events

Is Prosperity Without Growth Possible?: Talk


Tim Jackson discusses sustainability.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Lear And His Daughters: Spadra Bus Company


An adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy.

Tue 16th Feb-Wed 24th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Lesbian Love, Hate Letters


A talk about letters.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Media In The Online Age Study Day


Explore how the online age is changing relationships with the media.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Mexican Past: Talk


With Joanne Harwood, University of Essex.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Michael Palin: Talk


Michael Palin: Talk

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ossian Ensemble Workshop


Wed 24th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Professor Minoo Moallem: Gender, Race, And Religio


A talk about images of citizenship.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Professor Ulrich Beck: Remapping Social Inequaliti


A talk about recalculating social inequalities.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Pub Quiz


A traditional quiz.

Wed 10th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Rattigan Revisited: Talk


Geoffrey Wansell discusses Terence Rattigan's work.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Stephen Green: The Importance Of Alternative Finan


A talk about alternative financial arrangements.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Storytimes (Ages 3-5)


Traditional tales.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 28th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

The Aye-Ayes Of Madagascar: Talk


A discussion about the nocturnal primate.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Wardrobe Sewing Group: Course


A friendly sewing group making costumes for the theatre.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Wednesday Evening Wine Tasting


Alternating varietals each week.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Westminster: The Living City


Talks about the city's development.

Wed 24th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

A Night For German Lovers


Readings of English translations of German literature.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

An Audience With The Rt. Hon Shirley Williams


The veteran British politician in conversation.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

An Evening Of Poetry And Film With Billy Childish


The poet reads from his work.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Brunel And The British Army: Talk


Simon McNeill-Ritchie talks about the subject.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Chris Ofili: Talk


Judith Nesbitt discusses the current exhibition.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Connected: The Amazing Power Of Social Networks An


Nicholas A Christakis explores the influences of social networks.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dr John Darwin: Geopolitics And Imperialism: The B


A talk about the work of the English geographer.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dr Lesley Hall: From Deviance To Diversity: Talk


A talk about the changes to the understanding of sexual identity.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Drawing Reflections And Light: Workshop


Learn drawing techniques.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Drawing With Wire: Course (Ages 11-14)


With Erica Parrett, Sackler Centre resident artist.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Elizabeth Frood: Introduction To The Statue Of Ram


Frood talks about the sculpture.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Every Picture Tells A Story: Victorian Narrative A


Joanna Banham talks about pictures being used to relate tales.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

George Steiner: Talk


The connections between literature, language and society.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Giraffes Can't Dance: Blunderbus Theatre Company


Giraffes Can't Dance: Blunderbus Theatre Company

Fri 19th Feb-Thu 25th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Graham Greenfield: The Real Van Gogh: The Artist A


A talk on the artist's correspondence.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Irish Set Dancing


Traditional dance for all.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Mexican Traditions And Popular Culture In Posada&#


With Luis Rebaza-Soraluz.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Music And Creativity III: Composing In The Age Of


David Burnand talks about attitude changes to creativity and authorship.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Neil Bartlett


The theatre director discusses his work.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ordnance Survey Maps In The National Archives: Tal


Richard Oliver talks about the maps.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Pilates: Course


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 27th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Portrait Of The Bronte Sisters


Thu 25th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Professor Ha-Joon Chang: Hamlet Without The Prince


A talk about issues with development.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Professor Rayna Rapp: Chasing Science: Laboratory


A discussion about the work of neuroscientists.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Professor Thomas Betteridge: The Play Of The Weath


A talk about the historical context of John Heywood's play.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Psychic TV Tour


With Anne Scholes, Hazel Lee and Grant Colyer.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Rachel Podger: Ensemble Masterclass: Workshop


Thu 25th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Richard Parkinson: Rhind Mathematical Papyrus: Tal


A discussion about the documents.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Risk-Based Regulation: Rethinking From A Lawyers'


Robert Baldwin and Julia Black talk about the regulations.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Script This


Contemporary scripts by emerging playwrights.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Sushrut Jadhav: Migration And The Clinic: Lecture


A talk about the movement of people.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Livery Companies Of The City Of London


A talk by Mike Dudgeon.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Real Desperate Romantics: Talk


Lucinda Hawksley talks about Pre-Raphaelite artists.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Variety In Our Solar System: Talk


A talk about celestial bodies.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

What Is A Teenager?: Talk


Guest speakers discuss the importance of understanding adolescence.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Yesterday's DNA Saving Species Today?


A discussion about what DNA reveals about species.

Thu 25th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Yoga:Course


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

After School Art Club: Monster Makers!: Course


Fri 26th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Antonia Fraser In Conversation With Rachel Johnson


Fraser discusses her biography Must You Go?: My Life With Harold Pinter.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Baby Bounce & Rhyme


A fun and learning session for babies.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 30th Apr
Categories: fam kid

london special-events

Bookslam


Talks by writers combined with live music.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Carablanca Tango Club: Tango Dance Evening: Worksh


Intermediate and beginners dance instruction.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

David Matthews: String Quartets For Our Time: Talk


With the Kreutzer Quartet.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Drama Club: Workshop (Ages 10-16)


A drop-in performance workshop, featuring drama games, improvisation and script work.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: am kid

london special-events

Drawing Portraits: Workshop


Thu 25th Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Foundations Of Biodiversity: Saving The World's No


A discussion about increasing conservation efforts.

Thu 25th Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

In Conversation With Placido Domingo: Talk


The tenor will speak about the future of opera and how to train future generations of professional s

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Introduction To Photoshop: Workshop


Thu 25th Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Jonathan King: Animals And People In Native North


A gallery talk about the populations of the country.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

La Fille A La Mode: Workshop


A site-specific workshop and performance about female fashion.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Lino Cut Hieroglyphics: Workshop


Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Marco Lugaresi: Bassoon Masterclass: Workshop


Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Michael Wood: A South Indian Journey: Talk


An illustrated talk about travels in the region.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Morality And Depravity In Modern Drama: Workshop


A three-day workshop about crooked characters.

Tue 23rd Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Prehistoric Thames


Curator Jon Cotton discusses the river's importance.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Reinhold Friedrich: Trumpet Masterclass: Workshop


Thu 25th Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

The Good Life: Penelope Keith In Conversation With


A talk about grow your own gardening.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Way Of Tea


A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

True Taste Welsh Food Market


A selection of foods and drinks from across Wales.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Who Deserves What? Ethics In A Time Of Crisis


Three panellists consider the big moral issues.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Winding The Clocks: Talk


A discussion about the clocks in the collection.

Fri 26th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

A Study Of Art 2: W H Auden


With Andrew Motion, Paul Kent and James Naughtie.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Anyone For Murder: Manor Players


A comic thriller.

Thu 25th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Artists In Conversation: Leif Ove Andsnes: Talk


The Norwegian classical pianist converses with Tom Service.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ben Roberts: Mold Gold Cape: Talk


A talk about the cape's manufacture.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Burlesque Class


The West End singer performs songs by Matthew Ryan. With pianist James Church.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

China: Birth And Belonging


A two-day symposium about Chinese identity.

Fri 26th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Chinese Lantern Making: Workshop


Sat 20th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Chopin Masterclass With Peter Donohoe


A masterclass on the works of Chopin.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Create A Comic: Workshop


Sat 27th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Demos Unbounded: Democracy Beyond The Nation: Talk


Professor Kalypso Nicolaidis examines democracy and political membership.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Deoxyribonucleic Acid: Mountview Academy Of Theatr


Dennis Kelly's drama about a gang of teenagers.

Thu 18th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Director's Showcase: Doctor Faustus/Oscar And The


A double bill of re-imagined classics.

Thu 25th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Fawlty Towers: The Chase Theatre Company


An adaptation of the TV sitcom.

Tue 23rd Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Focus On: Canon: Workshop


Learn about the basics of a digital SLR camera.

Sat 20th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Hand Marbled Papers: Workshop


Create hand-marbled paper.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Harvill Secker International Writing Day: Talk


A full-day event to celebrate the diversity of international writing.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Having A Ball: Workshop (Ages 6-12)


Making a paper costume for a masquerade ball.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Headway East London Dance Marathon 2010


Sat 27th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Highlights Of The Collection: Talk


Museum staff discuss exhibits on display.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Making Mummies (Over 5s)


Sat 27th Feb
Categories: fam kid

london special-events

Measure For Measure: UCLU Drama Society


An adaptation of Shakespeare's dark comedy.

Thu 25th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Oil Painting: Paths And Possilities: Course


Sat 27th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Our House: Footlights Youth Theatre


A musical based on songs by the pop group Madness.

Thu 25th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

Pastels For Absolute Beginners: Art Class


With lecturer Denise Stone.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Paul Trewhela: Inside Quatro: Uncovering The Exile


A talk which alleges the ANC ran a secret labour camp.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Homecoming: Tower Theatre Company


Allan Hart directs Harold Pinter's drama.

Tue 23rd Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

The Love Of The Nightingale: Putney Theatre Compan


A retelling of Sophocles' s lost tragedy Tereus.

Tue 23rd Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

The Marvellous Magical Coat (Over 5s)


A fairy tale about an enchanted coat.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: the Lect

london special-events

The Open Mic Sessions


A chance to listen to and perform original music.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Tiddler The Fish


Sat 20th Feb-Sat 27th Feb
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Workshop On Increasing Online Presence For Photogr


With Richard Bunce.

Sat 27th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

A Beginner's Guide To Jews On The Edge


Will Self and Adam Thirwell discuss the possible manifestations of Judaism.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Abigail Green: Author Event


The author and teacher of Modern History talks about her biography of Sir Moses Montefiore.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

All The Better To See You With My Dear: Fairy Tale


An exhibition exploring fairy and folk tales and their popularity across the world, including histor

Tue 9th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Alon Hilu: Author Event


The author discusses his book with Ian Black.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Anita Diamant: Author Event


The author talks about her novel Day After Night with Anne Sebba.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Anne Bean: Workshop


A collaborative art session to develop a group consciousness.

Sat 27th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Anthony Julius: Author Event


The lawyer and academic talks about his work with Dennis Macshane.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Baby Loves Disco (Under 7s)


A children's dance party.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Benjamin Moser: Author Event


The author talks to Ed Caesar about his biography of Clarice Lispector, Why This World.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

BSL Sign Language Tours


Sun 28th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Commotion In The Ocean


A recital of poems and create a mural of sea creatures.

Sun 21st Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Creative Kickstart Workshop


A chance to learn more about photography.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

David Lehman: Author Event


The author looks at American music from the 1920s to the 1960s that was largely written by Jews.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dazzle Paint T-Shirts


Sat 13th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Dress To Excess Costume Making Workshop (Over 3s)


Remodelling old clothes.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Family Barn Dance


Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Film To Flipbook: Workshop


Create a film and then turn it into a flipbook.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Giraffes Can’t Dance! (Ages 4-7)


A story based on the best-selling children's book told with music, imagery and puppets.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Hands On Archaeology: Workshop (Over 3s)


Learn how to discover vital clues from objects, some of them thousands of years old; part of the Han

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: kid

london special-events

Hebrew Language Session


Hebrew language session with Nir Baram, Alon Hilu, Tomer Kerman and Avi Pitchon

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Leading From The Front: Author Event


The author discusses his life with Jeff Randall.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Long Shadows: Author Event


Julia Franck, Norman Lebrecht and Simon Mawer discuss their work.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Magic Mushrooms


Dark magic and Tarot readings.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: none Lect

london special-events

Marc Zakian: Prime Ministers: Talk


A talk about gallery works.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Marcus Du Satoy: Talk


The mathematician talks to George Szpiro about the language of mathematics

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Mary-Kay Wilmers: Author Event


The author talks about her book The Eitingons with Tariq Ali.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Niall Ferguson: Author Talk


The historian and author talks about his book Ascent Of Money.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Norman Rose: Author Event


The author talks about his book with Geoffrey Wheatcroft.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment: Beethoven S


A study of Beethoven's Symphonies.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit

london special-events

Philip Sington & Frank Tallis: Author Event


The crime writers discuss their work with Barry Forshaw.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Philipp Manes: A Theresienstadt Chronicle


Ben Barkow, Klaus Leist and Victoria Glendinning discuss the diaries left by Manes.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Poetry Hour


Poets Bernard Kops, George Szirtes and Michelene Wandor give readings on varying subjects.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Poetry,Read

london special-events

Sound Bytes Podcasting Workshop (Over 9s)


Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Spring Arts Festival


Celebrate Chinese New Year.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

Spring Cabaret: Future Faces Theatre School


A musical based on the theme of good and bad.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: am

london special-events

St David's Day


Make a dragon and learn about Welsh RAF personnel.

Sat 27th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

The 8 UN Millennium Goals For Development Through


Fri 12th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Mau Mau And The History Of Kenya: Talk


A talk about British colonialism in Kenya.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Rainbow Fish: Blunderbus Theatre Company (Ages


A musical adaptation of the underwater story about a beautiful, but vain, fish.

Sat 27th Feb-Sun 28th Feb
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Youth Percussion Ensemble Day


Competitions and workshops for youth percussion ensembles.

Sun 28th Feb
Categories: none

london special-events

Abolition: Collingham Sixth Form College


A drama set during the abolition of slavery.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Assaf Gavron: Author Event


The Israeli writer talks about his novel Croc Attack.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Danny Sapani


The actor talks about his career and answers questions.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Etgar Keret: Talk


The author talks to Jonathan Safran Foer about vegetarianism.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Fiction Lab


A talk about the featured book.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Photography And The Changing City: Talk


A discussion about photographic images of London.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Photography: Critical & Analytic Theories


Tue 9th Feb-Mon 1st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Rites Of Spring: Green Shoots And Rising Sap: Cour


Mon 1st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Rosemary Bailey And Marc Stevens


The authors discuss their books with Sophie Lewis.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Spark: Storytelling


An open mic story telling night.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Susan Neiman: Talk


The writer and Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks talk about addressing upcoming ethical challenges.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Edwardian Empire


Dr John Darwin discusses the British Empire during the period.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

This Country Can No Longer Afford To Subsidise The


Joan Bakewell chairs a panel discussion.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Van Gogh: The Artist And His Letters: Lecture


With Ann Dumas.

Mon 1st Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

A Useful Tool For The Sciences? Fox Talbot And The


With Mirjam Brusius.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Christopher Bigsby


The writer talks about his biography of playwright Arthur Miller.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

David Aaronovitch: Author Event


The author talks about his book Voodoo Histories.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dr Ben Kaplan: Museum Talk: Shared Churches, Priva


Dr Kaplan talks about worship in England and Europe.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Dr Eleanor Rycroft: The Play Of The Weather: Talk


A talk about the text of John Heywood's play.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Etgar Keret: Masterclass: Stories About Stories


Readings followed by a talk about fiction.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Helene Cixous: Talk


The French writer talks to literary critic Nicholas Royle.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Historic Local And Trade Directories: Talk


Using trade and telephone directories in historical research.

Tue 23rd Feb-Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Illegal Wildlife Trade: Talk


A discussion about the trade in animals and plants.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Imagine 2010


A series of events and activities for children

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: kid the

london special-events

Kaffe Matthews


A talk by the internationally acclaimed sound artist.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Marisa Robles: Harp Masterclass: Workshop


Learn harp techniques.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Natasha Solomons: Talk


A chance to meet the writer and hear a preview of her debut novel.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Readers' Group


Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Retouching Skin: Workshop


Learn how to use Photoshop computer package.

Mon 1st Mar-Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

The Secret Life Of Words: Talk


Author Henry Hitchings talks about words and phrases.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Ten Principles Of Dieter Rams: Talk


A panel discussion about the work of the German designer.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Writing School: Character And Dialogue


Techniques for portraying character.

Tue 2nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Andrew Marriner: Clarinet Masterclass: Workshop


Learn techniques from an expert.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Chloe Aridjis


Author talk and reading.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect,Read

london special-events

Gerald Jacobs


A discussion about Stefan Zweig's novel Journey Into The Past.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Michael Albert: Medieval Spain, Where Three Faiths


A talk about the architecture and literature in the country.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Not In My Back Yard: Talk


A panel discussion on British nimbyism.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Oliver James, Adam LeBor And Gillian Tett: What We


A discussion about the economic crisis.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Researching, Planning And Delivering A Successful


Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Robert Winston: Talk


The scientist discusses Bad Ideas?: An Arresting History Of Our Inventions.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ruth Barnett & Susan Soyinka


A talk on the displacement of children during the Second World War.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ruth Padel, Michael Zev Gordon And Andrew Morley


What art and science have to say to one another.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Song Circle


Wed 24th Feb-Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

The Art Of The Mamluks: Talk


Alison Ohta talks about the art produced in the era.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Benefits Of Risk: Shifts In Art Institutional


A symposium about the roles of learning in art.

Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

U3A Textile Craft Group


Wed 3rd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Where From? Where Now?


A series of staged readings exploring the works of Samuel Beckett.

Wed 3rd Mar-Wed 5th May
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Adolescent Body: Talk


A variety of speakers discuss scientific research on the subject.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Albie Sachs: Talk


The author of The Strange Alchemy Of Life And Law talks about his career.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Building East London: Silk Weavers's Tenement Hous


Peter Guillery discusses the character of the area in the period.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Collections Showcases: Lantern Slide Show: A Journ


A lecture first given by Victorian traveller Isabella Bird.

Tue 16th Feb-Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Dance Season Presentation


An introduction to Southbank Centre's dance programme.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Election Queeries: Who Gets The Gay Vote


A discussion hosted by Paul Burston.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Eli Amir: Author Event


Author Talk.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Free Up Your Writing


Writing workshop with Diane Samuels.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Giacomo Brunelli: Talk


The photographer discusses his exhibition and his work.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Homeward Bound


An ecumenical Christian service of Holy Eucharist.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

John Kampfner, Eric Kauffman And Dominique Moisi


Author discussion on democracy.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

John Marks: Talk


The doctor discusses his book and career.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Julianne Simpson: William Morris And The Wellcome


Julianne Simpson talks William Morris manuscripts.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Kirsty Ogg On Where Three Dreams Cross: 150 Years


A talk about the history of photography and the exhibition.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

London's More Important River: Talk


Jeremy Batch discusses the River Lea and the Lee Navigation.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Paul Pindar's House And A Renaissance Staircase Fr


Nick Humphrey talks about the architectural woodwork.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Picturesque Ruins In A Landscape: Workshop


Thu 4th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Sascha Aurora Akhtar: Author Event


The poet reads from her work.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

The Native Canadians In World War One: Talk


Liza Sentence discusses the country's fighting forces.

Thu 4th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Agnes Desarthe: Talk


The award-winning author talks to Claudia Roden.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Annabel Karmel: Author Event


The bestselling author gives a talk on the truths and myths of feeding children.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

British Sign Language Tour


With art historian Serena Cant.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Building East London: The Legacy Of Social Housing


Graham Towers discusses housing conditions in the area.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Introduction To Lightroom: Workshop


An introduction to lightroom image-processing software.

Fri 26th Feb-Fri 5th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Ken Follett: The Art Of Historical Fiction: Talk


The author talks about books that take place in past history.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Light And Sound Masterclass: Workshop


Fri 5th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

LSO St Luke's Architecture Talk


Axel Burrough discusses the building.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Marketing The Arts In A Recession


A talk about the impact of the economic slowdown on arts organisations.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Miriam Halahmy


Fictional writing workshop.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Miriam Margolyes: Masterclass


The British actress leads a class on acting techniques.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Orchestral Magicians: Talk


A talk about the work of two conductors.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Oshima And The Big Sea: Angel Heart Theatre


A puppet-musical about the adventures of a fisherman who dreams of catching the biggest fish.

Fri 5th Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Packed Lunch: Dinosaurs: Talk


Evolutionary expert John Hutchinson answers questions about dinosaurs.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Re-Defining The Oboe: Talk


Speakers discuss developing and redesigning instruments.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Robert Tear CBE: Vocal Masterclass: Workshop


Learn vocal techniques from an expert.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Stillness And Movement: Talk


A symposium to coincide with the PhotoFilm! screening programme.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The 21st Reyner Banham Memorial Lecture


With Alice T Friedman, art history professor at Wellesley College, Massachusetts.

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Van Gogh In Saint Remy: Talk


A psychiatric investigation with Dr Jean-Marc Boulon

Fri 5th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

West Side Story: The Royal Masonic School For Girl


The musical based on the story of Romeo and Juliet.

Tue 2nd Mar-Fri 5th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

An Audience With BBC Radio 2's Sally Traffic Boazm


Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Barbara Salvadori: Creating An Artists’s Book


A chance to make a book from souvenirs and past work.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Cast Your Eyes Downwards: A Tour Of The Furniture


With Sarah Moulden.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Chatterbooks (Ages 8-12)


Quizzes, games and discussions.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Clay Play: Workshop


Create a work of art in clay.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Dark Fairytales


Fairytales of Indian, African and European origin.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Lect,Poetry

london special-events

Day Dreams: Workshop (Ages 2-12)


Paint an imaginary dreamscape.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Delhi Dhaba: A Presentation Of Indian Cooking


Sat 6th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Director's Showcase: La Musica/The Island: Rose Br


A double bill of re-imagined classics.

Thu 4th Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Horrible Science: Live On Stage


The creators of Horrible Histories present answers to some of the more obscure scientific questions.

Wed 3rd Mar-Sat 24th Apr
Categories: the

london special-events

Japanese Stories


A chance to hear Japanese stories with Kumiko.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

John Canter, Esther David, Rachel Holmes, Ed Kritz


An evening of discussion and readings based on the theme of leaving home.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Lect,Read

london special-events

Jumping Mouse: Unpacked Theatre


A play about a mouse who boards a double-decker bus in search of an adventure.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Lewis Carroll And Photography: Exposing The Truth:


With Edward Wakeling.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

LSO Discovery Family Saturday Morning


With musical activities.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Mountbatten Festival Of Music


Massed bands and marching.

Thu 4th Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

NaoKo TakaHashi: Talk


The Japanese artist talks about her work.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Oklahoma!: UCLU Musical Theatre Society


Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical.

Thu 4th Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Old Mother Hubbard


A slapstick show for children.

Wed 10th Feb-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Paintings Of Russia: Lecture


Art appreciation lecture with the resident artist, Martin Smith.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Photo Album Family Day


A day-long celebration of photography.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Rebecca Goldstein & Steven Pinker: Arguments For T


The novelist and experimental psychologist discuss religious faith and reason.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Room On The Broom: Tall Stories


Room On The Broom: Tall Stories

Thu 4th Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Seema Anand


A story about Hindu beliefs.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The King And I


Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical.

Tue 2nd Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

The Memory Of Water


Shelagh Stephenson's bittersweet comedy.

Wed 3rd Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

The Night Keeper: Gomito Productions


The final part of a puppet musical trilogy in which a girl enters a new dimension by going into a ma

Sat 20th Feb-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The Twits: Group 64 Youth Theatre


David Wood's adaptation of Roald Dahl's tale.

Fri 5th Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Tom Thumb: Lyngo Theatre Company (Over 6s)


An adventure told by CBeebies's Patrick Lynch.

Sat 6th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

You Always Forget Something & Thin Man, Fat Man: C


A double bill of absurdist plays by Virgilio Pinera.

Wed 3rd Mar-Sat 6th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Albany Disco Dayz


A family disco with dance games, entertainment and more.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Amadio


The duo introduce children to the flute and the harp.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Avivah Zornberg


The Torah scholar and author talks about her book.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Baroque Dance: Workshop


Learn baroque dances.

Tue 9th Feb-Sun 7th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Cavatina Chamber Music Trust


The Galeazzi Ensemble perform a family concert for children aged six and over, with an accompanying

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Clive Conway And Honor Blackman: Talk


The actress talks about her work.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

David Shneer


The Professor of history leads this workshop about the bible.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Delhi's Baha'i Temple: Talk


Phineas Manasseh talks about the temple.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ed Kritzler


Author Talk.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Exhibition Tour: Eva Hesse And Kajta Strunz


A guided tour.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Ghost Tours


Experience the atmosphere of Henry VIII's State Apartments.

Fri 12th Feb-Sun 7th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Hands On Costume: Workshop (Over 3s)


Handle museum artefacts.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Human Condition: Amy Bloom And Lionel Shriver: Boo


Book launch.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Janusz Makuch & Jonathan Webber


Kate Craddy talks to Makuch and Webber.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Joey's Fireworks: Movingstage


A puppet spectacular to celebrate New Year.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 7th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Kids' Ghost Tours


Hear stories of kings and queens from long ago.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 7th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Lovesongs For Extinct Creatures


Philip Ridley reads his own poems.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Macbeth & A Midsummer Night's Dream: Little Actors


A double bill of Shakespeare's plays.

Sat 6th Mar-Sun 7th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Michael Arditti, Amanda Craig And Moris Farhi


The three writers discuss the impact of literature.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Michele Aaron & David Shneer: Talk


A talk with Nathan Abrams.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Patricia Skinner


The author talks to Henrietta Leyser about Licoricia of Winchester

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Peter Brandham: Hampstead Horticultural Society AG


A discussion about plant reproduction.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Stories From The Thames: Storytelling


Hindu stories which reveal why oil lamps and elephant gods are being found in the Thames.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Suitcase Circus: Folded Feather (Over 4s)


A children's puppet show.

Sat 6th Mar-Sun 7th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The Fish’s Wishes: Lyngo Theatre Company (Ove


An interactive tale about the adventures of a vegetarian fish.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

The Gingerbread Man (Over 5s)


A puppet show featuring live cooking.

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show


See dinghys and receive tips on various topics.

Sat 6th Mar-Sun 7th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Yvette Fielding And The Team From Living TVs Most


Yvette Fielding And The Team From Living TVs Most

Sun 7th Mar
Categories: mind

london special-events

Bollywood Dancing: Course


With tutor Joan Pires.

Mon 22nd Feb-Mon 8th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

In Conversation With Philip Ridley: Talk


The writer and filmmaker talks about his films.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

International Women’s Day


Female writers discuss themes of travel and migration.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Little Minds, Big Ideas: Talk


Dr Fernyhough discusses the mental worlds of babies and children.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Meantime Jazz: Workshop


A workshop on performing jazz standards with saxophonist Andy Williamson.

Mon 1st Mar-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Monday Musicians


British music.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Music Group


A group for classical music enthusiasts.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Russia, Iran And The Middle East: Talk


A discussion about the country's role in the area.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Simon Stephens In Conversation


The playwright discusses his first play for the Lyric.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Guardian Events Series 3: Talk


A panel discussion on a topical issue.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Royal Philharmonic Society Lecture: Alex Ross


A talk about the evolution of the classical concert.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Sickert Nude In Oils: Course


Taking inspiration from the famous nudes by Walter Sickert.

Mon 8th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Boycie And Marlene


Sitcom stars John Challis and Sue Holderness share their memories.

Thu 18th Feb-Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Centenary Talks: Change In The Air


Scientist James Lovelock discusses his life and work.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Chamber Tots: Workshop (Ages 2-5)


Singing, playing percussion and a chance to see the Guildhall School of Music and Drama's instrument

Tue 16th Feb-Tue 9th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Communicating Science: The Human Animal: Biologica


A discussion about choosing partners in life.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

David Linley: Star Pieces, Spectacular Furniture:


The designer and writer talks about various objects.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

De Laszlo: Talk


A discussion about works in the exhibition.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Douglas Hurd: Choose Your Weapons: Talk


The politician talks about the role of Foreign Secretary.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Geographical Journeys: Young Members’ Micro L


Six 10-minute talks on a geographical theme.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ghost Tour


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 9th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Managing A Successful Youth Dance Company: Worksho


A one-day course with Hannah Wheeler.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Rumbling Tummy


Stories for children from around the world.

Mon 8th Mar-Tue 9th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The Telescope: A Short History: Talk


Richard Dunn talks about the instrument.

Tue 9th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Alex Preston, Oliver James And Ruth Sunderland: Ta


Author Preston talks about This Bleeding City.

Wed 10th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Art And The Ottomans: Talk


A discussion about styles of art from the Islamic state.

Wed 10th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Crossing Bridges Towards Social Inclusion - Untold


Wed 10th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Emily Jo Gibbs: Craft It Yourself: Pins N Needles


Create a pin cushion.

Wed 10th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Little Moles Toddlers Group (Ages 1-5)


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 21st Apr
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Peter Kardia: From Floor To Sky: Talk


A talk about the exhibition.

Wed 10th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Supper Salon: Choreography: Talk


Dancer and award-winning choreographer Siobhan Davies talks about her work.

Wed 10th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Text And The City: Paris And London: Author Event


Eric Hazan and Iain Sinclair discuss their books about Paris and London.

Wed 10th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Book Club: On Chesil Beach


A talk about Ian McEwan's novella.

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Chris Stephens: Henry Moore: Talk


A discussion about Moore's work.

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Digital Pioneers: Computer-Generated Art And Desig


Curator Honor Beddard discusses the history of digital art.

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Juli Zeh In Conversation With Peter Gutteridge: Ta


German author Zeh talks about Dark Matter.

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Key Moments Of Printmaking In Mexico 1910-1960: Ta


Mark McDonald discusses the history of the process in the country, in relation to the Revolution On

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Panel Discussion: The Archive


A talk about approaches to archives and their uses.

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Target Force: The Race For Nazi War Secrets: Talk


Sean Longden talks about the secret technology of the Nazi's

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Unravelling Modern Art: Photography: Course


Wed 10th Feb-Thu 11th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Who, Where, What (WWW)


Play a game and literary open-mic event.

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Writing For The Stage: Workshop


David Dellaire, Stephanie Tavernier and Spencer Charles Nol present jazz, pop and favourites from th

Thu 11th Mar
Categories: none Lect

london special-events

Bruce Oldfield: Talking Fashion: Talk


The British fashion designer discusses his career.

Fri 12th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Rip, Fold, Scrunch (Ages 2-5)


A session for children.

Tue 2nd Mar-Fri 12th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

The Word's A Stage


Poetry readings.

Fri 12th Mar
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

William Bennett: Flute Masterclass: Workshop


Fri 12th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Barbara Lambert: Exhibition Family Day


Sat 13th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Hands On Animals: Workshop (Over 3s)


Handle museum artefacts.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Just An Illusion: Workshop (Ages 6-12)


Artworks inspired by the venue's architecture.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Karen Lomas: Book Signing


The author signs copies of I Wish I Had Been Born From You.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: lit Book

london special-events

Perspective For The Petrified: Workshop!


A look at the works of 17th-century Dutch artists.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Riche Robes And Stuffes: European Dress & Textiles


Discussions about medieval European dress and textiles.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Rosanna Greaves And Richard Stone: Talk


The artists discuss their current exhibition.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Styles In Painting: Part 4: Course


An exploration of the gallery's paintings in their historical and social context.

Sat 27th Feb-Sat 13th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Cat In The Hat


Katie Mitchell directs Dr Seuss's children's tale.

Tue 9th Feb-Sat 13th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The Lost Sock Princess: The Puppet Lab


A puppet show set in the world of lost socks.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The Pierglass: Questors Youth Theatre


A romantic melodrama written for young actors.

Thu 11th Mar-Sat 13th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

The Tim Bat Trick Show


A magic and juggling show.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

This Is A That (Ages 4-7)


Peut-etre Theatre presents a play about imaginations, inspired by French playwright Eugene Ionesco.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Warnings (A Warning To The Curious/Count Magnus)


Site-specific promenade tellings of two of M.R. James' ghostly stories.

Tue 16th Feb-Sat 13th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Wolfgang Rihm: Total Immersion: Talk


Exploring the context of the German composer's music.

Sat 13th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

AD 410: The End Of Roman Britain: Talk


An international conference.

Sat 13th Mar-Sun 14th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ahoy There!: Workshop (Ages 5-11)


Create a floating boat with artist Al Johnson.

Sun 28th Feb-Sun 14th Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Disney Live! Three Classic Fairytales


Mickey and friends bring the stories of Cinderella, Snow White and Beauty And The Beast to life.

Fri 12th Mar-Sun 14th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Hands On Masks: Workshop (Over 3s)


Handle museum artefacts.

Sun 21st Feb-Sun 14th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Jake And Cake: Theatre Centre For Schools


Natalie Wilson directs Godfrey Hamilton's play about a boy's journey to London to see his friend.

Wed 10th Mar-Sun 14th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Lighter Than Air: Circo Ridiculoso & Pleasance


A bizarre and surreal circus experience.

Sun 14th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Lines, Dots And Dashes


Create your own prehistoric pottery.

Sun 14th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Princess And The Pea: Banyan (Ages 2-5)


An adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's tale. Created by Joy Haynes.

Mon 15th Feb-Sun 14th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The Three Cornered Hat: Workshop (Over 5s)


Compose music for the story with Academy students.

Sun 14th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

An Evening Of Clairvoyance With Tony Stockwell


The irreverent TV star attempts to bring his audience messages from deceased loved ones.

Mon 15th Mar
Categories: mind

london special-events

Barbara Lasic: Shadows And Gargoles: Talk


A talk about photography and architectural practice.

Mon 15th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Katherine Elizabeth: Craft It Yourself: Hat Party


Design your own fascinator with this award-winning milliner.

Mon 15th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Royal Society of British Artists Demonstration


With president of the RBA James Horton.

Mon 15th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Royal Society Of British Artists: President's Tour


Mon 15th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

The Case Of The Deviant Toad: Art-Science Cafe: Ta


The artist talks about The Occurrence Of Deformities In Amphibians.

Mon 15th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Any Port In A Storm: Talk


Professor Steven Parissien talks about the history of port.

Tue 16th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Kew's Herbarium, Library,


A guided tour around a collection of 7 million herbarium specimens, 300,000 books, 200,000 botanical

Tue 16th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Climate Change: Are We Asking The Right Questions:


Myles Allen talks about topics relating to the climate.

Tue 16th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Elbrus: The Highest Mountain In Europe: Talk


A talk about the mountain.

Tue 16th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Natasha Walter: Talk


The feminist writer discusses feminism in today's world.

Tue 16th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Burdon Of Southern History: The Animals, Race


A talk by Manchester University's Prof Brian Ward.

Tue 16th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Kew's Jodrell Laboratory


A guided tour through the three wings of the Jodrell Laboratory, see the mycology collection, the pa

Wed 17th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Book Group


A lively discussion group.

Tue 9th Feb-Wed 17th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Culture And Location: Fantasies Of Belonging In Co


Talks about artists and cultural identity.

Wed 17th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Gary Sheffield: Fighting For Churchill?: The Ordin


A talk about the impact of combat on soldiers.

Wed 17th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Medieval Trade


Fri 12th Feb-Wed 17th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Meet The Artist: Kate Plumtree: Talk


The textile artist leads a tour of the gallery's Worn To Be Wild exhibition of contemporary costume

Wed 17th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Michael Snodin: Horace Walpole: Talk


The author talks about the 18th-century author.

Wed 17th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Polari: Talk


Author Mia Farlane reads from her novel Footnotes To Sex.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 17th Mar
Categories: lit gay,Lect

london special-events

Take Control Of Your Digital SLR: Workshop


Participants can learn techniques for taking pictures.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 17th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Amanda Engineer: Around The World In 100 Years: Ta


The archivist discusses records of travels and what they show.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Artists Talk By Craft London Designer Makers


A talk by the exhibitors about their work.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Kew's Tropical Nursery


A guided tour around the usually private glasshouse, see conservation work with orchids, plants that

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

British Memorials In India, And Memorials To India


Michael Aidin talks about memorials from both countries.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Creature Collective: Talk


A panel discussion about collective behaviour in animals.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Making Public Histories: Talk


David Heathcote talks about how history is told.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Meats & Beats Pop Quiz


Thu 18th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Role Of UK Churches In Israel And Palestine


A report about how the complexities of the conflict are being explained.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Room In The Sky: Lyngo Theatre (Ages 3-6)


A theatre show which looks at things in the sky.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

The Scholar In His Study: Talk


Melissa Hamnett talks about studies in Renaissance Italy.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Writers In Conversation: Yve Lomax


A talk about conversations.

Thu 18th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Angela Thirlwell: Into The Frame: The Four Loves O


Author Thirlwell reads from Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite.

Fri 19th Mar
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Kew's Millennium Seed Bank


A tour around the world's largest plant seed bank, holding seed from 10 percent of all the worlds wi

Fri 19th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Creating Safe Space: Workshop


With Justine Huxley.

Fri 19th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Dali And The Masters: Talk


An insight into the artist's move from Surrealist to classicist.

Fri 19th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Folk Dancing


Fri 19th Feb-Fri 19th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Frank Stephenson: Talking Design: Talk


The car designer discusses lifestyle and automobile icons.

Fri 19th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Murder Mystery Evening


Have a three-course meal, witness sinister deeds and fill in the investigation statement.

Fri 26th Feb-Fri 19th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Packed Lunch: Optimism: Talk


Tali Sharot examines optimism.

Fri 19th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Something Old Something New: MTA


The students perform songs from musical theatre.

Wed 17th Mar-Fri 19th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Sweeney Todd: Reed's School


Stephen Sondheim's bloodthirsty musical.

Thu 18th Mar-Fri 19th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Twelfth Night: C Company


Shakespeare's romantic comedy.

Tue 23rd Feb-Fri 19th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Van Gogh: A Man Of Letters: Talk


With Leo Jansen and Nienke Bakker.

Fri 19th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Alan Stott: Ceramic Techniques: Course


Sat 13th Feb-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Anansi Tales, Tiger Tails (Over 3s)


The tale of a naughty spider.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Dance Workshop With Joan Sach


David Wood's adaptation of Roald Dahl's story of a boy and his father who outwit a greedy local land

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: none kid,com

london special-events

Discovering Digital Photography: Workshop


Sat 27th Feb-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Drop Ins


Short activities.

Sat 20th Feb-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Family Dance Workshop


Sat 20th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Fossil Forage: National Science & Engineering Week


Themed events and activities offering the chance to search for fossils.

Sat 13th Mar-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Hands On Music: Workshop (Over 3s)


Handle objects from the museum.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

How The Birds Changed Their Feathers: Crafty Tales


A South American Indian folktale.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Independent School Modern Languages Association Ge


Find out about practices, projects and activities for classes.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Make A Bees' Nest: Workshop


A craft workshop to celebrate Science Week.

Sat 13th Mar-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Muhammad As An Example For Christians


Talks about the Prophet Muhammad's life and teachings.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Murder Mystery Dinner


Sat 20th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Orozco, Rivera And Siqueiros: The Mexican Muralist


Laura Campbell discusses the works on display.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Rada Tours


A behind-the-scenes look at architecture of the building and learn about the Academy's history.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Raise The Roof: Workshop (Ages 6-12)


Creating ceiling decorations.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Rising To The Climate Challenge: Artists And Scien


Discussions and presentation about climate change.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Shape-Up


A weight management programme.

Wed 10th Feb-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Tea Dances


Sat 20th Feb-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Arsonists: Hertfordshire County Youth Theatre


Alistair Beaton's translation of Max Frisch's play.

Fri 19th Mar-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

The Art Of Oil Painting


A practical workshop with Isabel Benavides.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

The Chuckle Brothers In A Christmas Chuckle


Barry and Paul Chuckle's play based on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The Dragons Daughter: Blunderbus Theatre Company (


A story about a little dragon told with puppets and music.

Mon 15th Feb-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

The Hare And The Tortoise (Ages 4-8)


Follow the adventures of Ernest Trudge.

Sat 6th Mar-Sat 20th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

The Story Of Watercolour


A slide-show by Alison Musker.

Sat 20th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

An Introduction To Stone Carving: Workshop


With Matt Caines.

Fri 5th Mar-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Boudica In London: Storytelling


Stories about the rebel queen.

Sun 21st Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Catrin Howell: Creative Studio: Course


A wordless performance using live music, based on Oliver Jeffers's picture book about a boy who trie

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: fam kid

london special-events

Director’s Talk: Past, Present And Future


Sarah Bardwell discusses the building's history.

Sun 21st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Drawing Techniques: Course


Sun 14th Feb-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Edward Fox: Talk


The actor brings the characters of Anthony Trollope's work to life.

Thu 18th Feb-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Everything Stops For Tea: Talk


The importance of tea to the War Effort.

Sat 27th Feb-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Exploring Colour With Gouache: Workshop


Artists Gemma Anderson, Daniel Baker, Michael Pybus, Paul Richards, Karen Tang and Jackson Webb work

Sun 21st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Hands On Toys: Workshop (Over 3s)


Sat 27th Feb-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Honouring Jacqueline Du Pre


With filmmaker and broadcaster Christopher Nupen.

Sun 21st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Mark Beaumont: The Man Who Cycled The World: Talk


The adventurer discusses his record-breaking solo cycle ride around the world and his trip along the

Sun 21st Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Music And Abstraction: Workshop


With artist Stewart Ganley.

Sun 21st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

My Mother Told Me Not To Stare (Ages 8-11)


A musical show about breaking the rules.

Wed 17th Mar-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Quadrille Club: Workshop


Learn 19th-century dances.

Sun 21st Feb-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Telling Tales


Children's stories old and new.

Fri 19th Mar-Sun 21st Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The West Side Story Experience: Workshop


Learn about aspects of musical theatre with voice coach Mary King.

Sun 21st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

35mm Black And White Analogue Photography: Interme


With Alison Day.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

An Evening With Carol Ann Duffy


The Poet Laureate reads her own poetry.

Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: lit Poetry,Read

london special-events

Art: Course


Tue 9th Feb-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Bollywood Grooves For Beginners: Course


A dance class incorporating a variety of styles.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Bollywood Grooves For Improvers: Course


A dance class incorporating a variety of styles.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Coffee House Poetry


The next generation of poetry and contributors to Magma 45 magazine perform their material.

Mon 22nd Feb-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: lit Poetry,Read

london special-events

Feliks Topolski: Eye Witness To The 20th Century:


With Daniel Topolski.

Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Spring Floral Demonstration And Lunch


Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Writing Fiction: Course


With Miriam Halahmy.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Yoga: Workshop


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 22nd Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Belly Dancing For Intermediates: Course


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Birkbeck, The Peopling Of London: Course


A contributory tutorial.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Death Of The Maiden And Reputation: Course


A detailed look at Delaroche's painting of The Execution Of Lady Jane Grey.

Tue 9th Mar-Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Flower Arranging Demonstration With Lunch: Worksho


With florist Graham Harmer.

Tue 23rd Mar-Tue 11th May
Categories: none

london special-events

Law And Art: Challenging The Boundaries Between Th


A one-day symposium of leading scholars.

Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Negotiations, Interactions And Notations


A talk by Dr Michael Young.

Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Nigel Steel: With Winston Churchill At The Front:


A talk on Churchill's experiences in the First World War.

Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Stephen Venables: In The Steps Of Shackleton :Talk


The mountaineer discusses Sir Ernest Shackleton's famous crossing of South Georgia.

Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Inside Track


A talk about what West End producers require from a script.

Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

The Masons Of Djenne: Talk


A talk and tour of the exhibition.

Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The National Institute For Health And Clinical Exc


Andrew Dillon talks about the institute's work.

Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Young People's Drawing And Painting: Course (Ages


Taught by Alison Day.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 23rd Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

35mm Black And White Analogue Photography: Beginne


With Alison Day.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Art: Course (Ages 5-7)


Wed 10th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Art: Course (Ages 8-10)


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Belly Dancing For Beginners: Course


An informal way to keep fit, for all ages and abilities.

Tue 9th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Belly Dancing For Improvers: Course


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Claire Bevacqua: Ceramics Techniques: Course


An art workshop offering the chance to work with clay.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Drawing & Painting: Course


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Harpsichord Masterclass With Laurence Cummings


Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Introduction To Etching: Workshop


Sat 13th Feb-Sat 24th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Jewelled Arts Of The Mughal Court: Talk


A talk about the collected art works.

Wed 24th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Pastels And Watercolour Workshop


DJs play garage, R&B and chart in room one, with 1970s, 1980s and 1990s hits in room two.

Wed 24th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Robin Robertson And Sam Willetts


The poets read excerpts from their collections.

Wed 24th Mar
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Ruth Richardson: Poynter Lecture


A talk about medical ethics in the Georgian era.

Wed 24th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Tower Twilight Tours


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Using NLP To Help Resolve Conflict: Workshop


Jeremy Lazarus, a certified NLP trainer, leads an introductory workshop exploring how neurolinguisti

Wed 24th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

3rd Year Musical Theatre Graduate Showcase 2010: A


Excerpts from a number of popular musicals.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Acting And Preparing For Auditions: Course


With Eileen Pinkarchevski.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Action: Workshop (Ages 11-13)


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Alan Stott: Drawing Techniques: Workshop


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Arty Pants: Workshop (Ages 5-11)


Jacqui Feldman leads an arts and crafts session.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Behind The Scenes Tours Of The Conservation Studio


A behind the scenes tour exploring the conservation work required to care for the library's collecti

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Black & White Photographic Printing: Workshop


Mon 15th Mar-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Catherine's Ballet: Workshop (Under 5s)


Learn about ballet.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 29th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Children's Storytime


A storytelling session.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: kid Story

london special-events

Comic Book And Manga Group (Ages 9-16)


Discuss and make comic books.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 29th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Creative Drawing: Course


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

David Adjaye On Chris Ofili: Talk


The architect reflects on his collaboration with the artist.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Digital Photography: Workshop


Tue 9th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Feel Better With A Book Reading Group


A friendly and informal reading and storytelling session.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 29th Apr
Categories: lit Lect,Read

london special-events

Femmes Fatales: Course


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Format: The First Female Photographic Agency: Talk


A discussion about the history of the agency.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Francis Galton And Francis Crick: Cases Of Mistake


Natasha McEnroe and Helen Wakely talk about the two figures.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Guitar: Beginners 1


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Guitar: Beginners 2


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Guitar: Intermediate


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Henry And Eleanor: Talk


Alison Weir talks about King Henry II and his queen.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Hoopla Impro Workshop


Drop-in drama workshop with Steve Roe or Edgar Fernando.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Jo Walton: Henry Moore: Radical, Experimental And


The lecturer discusses the Henry Moore exhibition.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Life Drawing Class


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 29th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Life Drawing: Course


With Martin Henley.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Make An Easter Bunny Basket: Workshop


Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Music Playhouse (Ages 3-5)


A study day looking at music and the iconography of Arcadia with speakers discussing a variety of to

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Notes From The Underground


Authors Sophie Cooke, Lloyd Jones and Clare Wigfall read from their work.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

One For All, And All For One: Talk


A talk about corals.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Painting And Drawing: Course


With Martin Henley.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Pop Stars (Ages 5-7)


A contemporary dance class for children.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Pop Stars (Ages 8-12)


A contemporary dance class for children.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Pottery


Thu 11th Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Rewiring The Mind: Talk


A panel of speakers discuss the pending ability to erase memories from the human brain.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Russia: A 19th-Century Power In A 21st Century Wor


A talk about the role of the country.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Sankofa Reading Group


Books by black authors.

Thu 25th Feb-Sun 25th Apr
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Shaking Spears


Performance poetry hosted by Shane Solanki.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Sir Paul Pindar's House Facade: Talk


Carola Schueller talks about the structure.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Sir Thomas Fairfax And The English Revolution: Tal


Dr AJ Hopper discusses the 17th century-figure.

Thu 25th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Tango Dance Classes


Learn and improve your tango-dancing skills.

Thu 4th Mar-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

The Green Light


Talent show.

Thu 25th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Thursday Dancing


Ceilidh, ballroom and barn dancing lessons.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Voice Gym: Course


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Voices


Thu 11th Feb-Thu 25th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Bright Sparks Theatre Company (Ages 8-12)


An amateur theatre group, with improvisation, games and performances.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Curator's Tour


All welcome.

Fri 26th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Friday Feet


Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Girls Allowed! (Ages 9-14)


Learn about jewellery-making, magazines and fashion.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 30th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Hopscotch: Workshop (Ages 5-7)


Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

How To Make An Exhibition: Workshop


With Christopher Aldgate and Patrick Lears.

Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Limelight: Workshop (Ages 14-16)


Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Messy Play (Ages 2-3)


Family art and craft activities.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: kid wkshop

london special-events

Messy Play (Under 2s)


Family art and craft activities.

Thu 11th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: kid wkshop

london special-events

Morality And Depravity In Modern Drama


A writing workshop with playwright Thomas Bradshaw.

Tue 23rd Mar-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

New Guitar Group: Beginners


An acoustic group with Sam Cave.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

New Guitar Group: Experienced


An acoustic guitar group with Sam Cave.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

New Guitar Group: Intermediate


An acoustic group with Sam Cave.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Rising Sun


Live music, performing arts and films.

Fri 26th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Street Dance: Workshop (Ages 7-13)


Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Street Dance:Workshop (Over 14s)


Fri 12th Feb-Fri 26th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Abstraction Study Day


A look at issues and ideas of the art movement.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Accordion: Workshop


Tue 9th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Across The Deep Blue Sea: Stuff And Nonsense Theat


A children's comedy puppet show about a small boat in a big ocean.

Sat 27th Mar-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Adrian Taylor: Life Drawing Classes


Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Art In Focus: Talk


A discussion about James Abbot McNeill Whistler's painting, Nocturne: Blue And Gold - Old Battersea

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Art: Course (Ages 3-4)


Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Back To The 80s: Howard Of Effingham School


A musical about the lives of graduating high school students.

Thu 25th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Banjo: Workshop


Tue 9th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Barry And Stuart


Barry And Stuart

Wed 24th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

British Library Tour


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Celebrate Animate


Showcase of dancing by NRG Dance.

Fri 26th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Cinderella Ashputtel: Banyan Theatre Company (Ages


The Brothers Grimm version of the fairy tale.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Coffee Concept: Talk


Discuss philosophical questions.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Comedy Club 4 Kids


James Campbell's stand-up act aimed at the over-sixes.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Cosey Complex


Discussions and debates about Cosey Fanni Tutti's work.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Discovery For All


Find out about various objects.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Drama And Story Making (Ages 3-4)


An early-years course in basic drama techniques.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none Metal

london special-events

Drama And Story Making (Ages 5-7)


An early-years course in basic drama techniques.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Explore Saturdays


Meet a historical character and see a part of maritime history being brought to life.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Fame: Stella Mann College Of Performing Arts


A stage adaptation of the 1980s film.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Family Story Telling


A collection of stories from around the world.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Folk Singing: Workshop


Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

From Enlightenment To Romanticism C.1780-1830: Tal


The museum staff give an informative lecture on the age of Enlightenment to Romanticism.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Goldilocks (Over 3s)


The traditional tale told with puppets.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Hands On Africa: Workshop (Over 3s)


Learn about African life.

Sat 6th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Hits Of The 70's & 80's: The Christopher Singers


A tribute to the music of the eras.

Wed 24th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

House Rules!: Workshop (Ages 6-12)


Make a 3-D game inspired by the venue.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Jump And Dance (Ages 3-4)


A movement workshop for children.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Jump And Dance (Ages 5-7)


A movement workshop for children.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Kent Big Day Out


Sat 27th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Legend: 2010: Glenlyn Stage School


A musical variety show.

Fri 26th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Merman Monster Globes: Workshop


A craft session inspired by the museum's exhibitions.

Sat 6th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Ms Understood: Women’s Liberation In 1970


A guided tour.

Sat 27th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

OK Club (Ages 5-11)


Activities for children.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Photopolymer Printing: Workshop


Sat 27th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Saturday Lecture Tour: Talk


A tour of the museum by a member of the curatorial staff.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Setting Up A Still Life: Workshop


Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Spin: Apples And Snakes (Over 5s)


Poetry-based word games.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Spin: Apples And Snakes (Over 8s)


Poetry-based words games.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Tango: Dance Workshop


With Andy Reiser.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

The Accrington Pals: The Questors Student Group


Peter Whelan's wartime drama.

Sat 20th Mar-Sat 27th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Underwear: Craving, Collecting And Caring


Talks about the museum's underwear collection.

Sat 27th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

Art Trolley: Weekend Sessions


Seasonal craft activities.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Blast Theory: Workshop


Ju Row-Farr looks at developing performance ideas.

Sat 27th Mar-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: none Lect

london special-events

Cuban Salsa


A weekly class for beginners and improvers.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Discover Sundays


Storytelling, music and crafts activities based on the maritime past.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Easter Chocolate Festival


Browse through stalls, demonstrations and book signings.

Fri 26th Mar-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Edible History: Workshop


Choose a picture, add a personal touch and turn it into a cupcake.

Sun 28th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Finding Alice (Over 3s)


An interactive show, featuring singing, dancing and an unusual tea party.

Sun 28th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Gallery Tours


Sat 13th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Getcomposing: Workshop (ages 8-13)


With composer-in-residence Duncan MacLeod.

Sun 28th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Hands On Puppets: Workshop (Over 3s)


Handle museum artefacts.

Sat 20th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Havana Central: Beginners


A free class.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Live Role Play And Re-Enactor Kit Fair


With traders and suppliers.

Sat 27th Mar-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Magic Carpet Storytelling (Under 5s)


Interactive story.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

Rueda De Casino


A Cuban Salsa dance class for all levels of experience.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Something Else: Tall Stories


An adaptation of Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell's book.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

The London Festival Of Railway Modelling


With more than 40 working layouts on display.

Sat 27th Mar-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Voices: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: Talk


Second World War veterans talk about wartime food.

Sat 27th Mar-Sun 28th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Belly Dancing


Featuring international belly dancing star Fleur Estelle.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Brunel Baroque: Course


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Famous For A Reason: Talk


A discussion about the cult of celebrity.

Mon 29th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Game Zone (Ages 10-14)


A weekly gaming session.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Gospel Choir: Course


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

John Humphrys: Talk


The journalist discusses his career.

Mon 29th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Lambada: Workshop


With Lindale.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: none span

london special-events

Painting And Drawing: Beginners


Learn basic drawing and painting skills.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Poetry From Art: Shaping Poems: Image-Making Works


Explore the power and imagery of poetry and creates poems inspired by the art on display.

Mon 22nd Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: lit Poetry,Wkshop

london special-events

Sound Therapy: Workshop


A session of sound that helps to heal the mind, body and spirit.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

The Instrumentalists: Course


For string, woodwind and brass players.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 29th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

3rd Year Acting Graduates Showcase 2010: Arts Educ


Excerpts from a selection of plays.

Mon 29th Mar-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: am

london special-events

Arts And Crafts: Course


An informal gathering of crafts enthusiasts.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Brunel Brass: Course


With Sally Goodworth.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Brunel Singers: Course


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

C Minors (Ages 4-5)


Folk dance, song, music and games.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

C Minors (Ages 6-9)


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Chamber Music: Course


A weekly class with Sally Goodworth.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Dance Playhouse: Workshop (Ages 3-5)


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Drama Time (Ages 6-8)


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Greg Sams: Our Living Sun: The Missing Piece In Th


The health-food pioneer argues for a universal consciousness.

Tue 30th Mar
Categories: lit

london special-events

James Lovelock: Talk


The climate scientist discusses government policies on the environment.

Tue 30th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Kensington And Chelsea College Showcase


Students perform.

Tue 30th Mar
Categories: fam

london special-events

Monkey Music: Workshop (Under 5s)


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 27th Apr
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

Neel Mukherjee: A Life Apart


A talk about the author's debut novel.

Tue 30th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

New Beginner Yoga Classes: Vinyasa Krama Yoga / Cl


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Pinocchio: Indefinite Articles (Over 4s)


The tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy.

Tue 30th Mar
Categories: the

london special-events

Play Tuesdays (Under 5s)


Hands-on workshops exploring making music, dance and drama.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

Pottery: Course


A mixed ability class with Laura Peacock.

Tue 9th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Salsa


Participants can learn a variety of dances and try them out on the dancefloor.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

St Pancras Station: Lecture


Simon Bradley talks about the building's architecture.

Tue 30th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Swing Dancing


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Tap Dancing: Course


Tap-dancing session.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

The Rainbow Fish (Ages 4-7)


An underwater adventure based on Marcus Pfister's children's story.

Tue 30th Mar
Categories: the kid

london special-events

The Tricycle Youth Theatre Group (Ages 16-25)


A chance for young adults to practice performance arts.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Toy Library (under 5s)


A wide range of toys to play with and borrow.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Tuesday Talks


A short talk and discussion, with a different speaker every week.

Tue 9th Feb-Tue 30th Mar
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Apples And Snakes: Dorothea Smartt


A performance evening headlined by the Bajan-speaking poet.

Wed 31st Mar
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Busy Bees (Under 5s)


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: kid wkshop

london special-events

Charade: Workshop (Ages 8-10)


Improvised drama, mime, music and stories.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Drama Playhouse (Ages 3-5)


Performance art activities.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Extend Your Painting: Course


With Linda Austin for experienced painters.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Fun House (Under 5s)


Events and activities inspired by objects in the museum’s collection.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: kid

london special-events

Homework Clubs (Over 8s)


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 28th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Jumping Jacks 1 (Ages 1.5-3)


Pre-school workshops for toddlers.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

Jumping Jacks 2 (Ages 1.5-3)


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

Jumping Jacks 3 (Ages 2-4)


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

Latin Dance Academy


Tuition in salsa and latin dance moves.

Tue 9th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

London Fiddle School


A three-month course in traditional styles.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Play Jazz 1: Course


With Pete Billington.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Play Jazz 2: Course


With Pete Billington.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Rocking Horse Playgroup (Ages 0-5)


Creative art sessions, stories and rhymes for young children.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 28th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Salsa Dance Classes


Salsa-dancing session.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Singing For Fun: Course


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Tai Chi: Workshop


A session of the meditational Chinese martial art for the over 50s

Tue 9th Feb-Mon 21st Jun
Categories: fam

london special-events

Viewing Gallery Tours


Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

What Shall I Sing: Course


Exploring musical theatre and classical music.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Yoga: Course


With teacher Dimi Booth.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 31st Mar
Categories: none

london special-events

Youth Theatre Workshops


Members of Re-Write show participants a variety of theatrical experiences.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 28th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

A Night Of Magic & Burlesque


Thu 1st Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

April Fools' Challenge (Ages 3-12)


Discover five pranks around the museum.

Thu 1st Apr
Categories: kid none,show

london special-events

Are You Sitting Comfortably?


A showcase of original storytelling.

Thu 18th Feb-Thu 1st Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Idle Women: Results Of Further Research: Talk


A discussion on the work carried out by canal boatwomen in World War Two.

Thu 1st Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Life On The Sun: Talk


Rob Edwards discusses accounts of life on or in the Sun.

Thu 1st Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Complete Victoria Cross: Lecture


Author Kevin Brazier talks about his latest book.

Thu 1st Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

Cadbury Easter Egg Trail


Children can track down clues and tasty treats in this seasonal hunt.

Fri 2nd Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Teddy Bears Picnic


Enjoy games, songs and stories.

Fri 5th Mar-Fri 2nd Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

The ESOL ‘Carry On Reading’ Group: Launc


A monthly group for English learners.

Fri 5th Mar-Fri 2nd Apr
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4)


Stories, songs, rhymes and craft sessions.

Fri 5th Mar-Fri 2nd Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

An Audience With Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma: Talk


The santoor player discusses the instrument.

Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Easter Trail


Fri 2nd Apr-Mon 5th Apr
Categories: fam kid

london special-events

Family Weekend


Games, workshops and performances.

Fri 2nd Apr-Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Hopping Mad!: Workshop


Make Easter-themed items.

Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Jacky's Jukebox


Salsa, Ballroom, Latin, Country, 1970s line dances, and Argentinian Tango workshops take place in a

Sat 6th Mar-Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Pandora’s Trunk: Jactito Theatre (Ages 3-8)


The story of a forest bin man who recycles thoughts.

Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: the

london special-events

Piers Jamson And Alistair McClymont: Talk


A discussion about the artists' exhibition.

Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Society, Seascapes And Saints


Art appreciation lecture with the resident artist, Martin Smith.

Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

The 156th Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race


Annual competition to cover the four mile course between Putney Bridge and Chiswick Bridge.

Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

The Gundecha Brothers: Exploring The Tanpura: Talk


A talk about the drone instrument.

Sat 3rd Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

An Audience With Ranjani And Gayatri: Talk


The sisters talk about their musical life followed by a Khayal recital.

Sun 4th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Ballroom And Latin Dance


A dance workshop for all abilities.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 28th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Cabinet War Rooms Anniversary Year


A series of talks and activities in celebration of the museum's 70th anniversary.

Sun 4th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Chocolate Bunny Hunt


Sun 4th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Neyveli Venkatesh: Exploring Kanjira: Talk


A musical talk about the instrument.

Sun 4th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Plague Doctor


Make a sweet smelling mask.

Sat 3rd Apr-Sun 4th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Easter Egg Creatures: Workshop (Ages 2-5)


Mon 5th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Easter Egg Trail


Find the clues around the garden to claim a chocolate egg prize.

Fri 2nd Apr-Mon 5th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Northern Lights Speakers Club


Public speaking club open to the general public.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 17th May
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Working Hats: Workshop


Sat 3rd Apr-Mon 5th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Bandages And Bloodletting


Meet a medieval medicine woman.

Mon 5th Apr-Tue 6th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Introduction To Photo Lithography: Workshop


Fri 19th Mar-Wed 7th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Sylvia Anderson: My FAB Years


A live show centred around the autobiography of the woman behind Lady Penelope's voice.

Wed 10th Feb-Wed 7th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Great Russian Ballerinas: Talk


A discussion about Russian ballet.

Wed 7th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Victorian Working Life: Tales And Tunes


Listen to stories about children in Victorian London.

Wed 7th Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Beautiful Creative Easter Nests: Workshop (Ages 9-


Wed 7th Apr-Thu 8th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Illuminated Letters: Workshop


Create an illustrated letter.

Thu 8th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Mad Hatters: Workshop (Ages 6-8)


Design and create an Easter hat.

Wed 7th Apr-Thu 8th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Pastel Society Artist's Demonstration


With artist Ann Wilkinson.

Thu 8th Apr-Tue 13th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Task Force Helmand: Lecture


Retired soldier Doug Beattie talks about his book.

Thu 8th Apr
Categories: lit hip/rap

london special-events

Egging You On


Easter egg trail around the museum.

Tue 6th Apr-Fri 9th Apr
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Go Haywire!: Workshop


Make wire jewellery or sculptures.

Thu 8th Apr-Fri 9th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Lee Jackson: Talk


The author discusses Victorian pleasure gardens.

Fri 9th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Scan And Expose: Photo Screenprint & Digital Prepa


For those with some screenprint experience.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 9th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Synergy Spinners: Workshop


Participants can practise their Freestyle Poi and Staff techniques.

Fri 12th Feb-Fri 9th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

The Chess Endgame Study Circle


John Roycroft talks about chess literature.

Fri 9th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

The Lives Of Spaces: Talk


A talk and tour of the exhibition.

Fri 9th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Vincent And Poetry: Talk


Readings from Van Gogh's letters and favourite poetry.

Fri 9th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

A Little Princess


A stage adaptation of a Frances Hodgson Burnett story.

Sat 10th Apr
Categories: the

london special-events

Billy Elliot - The Musical


A stage adaptation of the film.

Tue 6th Apr-Sat 10th Apr
Categories: am

london special-events

Chicken Licken: DNA (Ages 3-6)


The nursery tale told through puppetry and music.

Sat 10th Apr
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Meet A Roman Acrobat: Workshop


Fri 9th Apr-Sat 10th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Playtime: Family Fun Event


Discover and play with Victorian games and toys.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 10th Apr
Categories: fam kid

london special-events

The Afterlife Of Slavery: Pyramid Youth Theatre


A play which examines the progress made since slavery.

Fri 9th Apr-Sat 10th Apr
Categories: am

london special-events

Layers Of Meaning 2: Workshop


Make a figurative or abstract piece of work.

Sun 11th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Life Drawing And Relief Modelling: Workshop


With tutor and artist Luke Jones.

Sun 11th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

The Big Stamp & Scrapbooking Show


Everything for the card-maker, rubber stamper or scrapbooker.

Sat 10th Apr-Sun 11th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Merchant To Mayor: Storytelling


The true story of Dick Whittington.

Sat 10th Apr-Mon 12th Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The Empire/Commonwealth Between The Wars


Dr Susan Williams talks about the state of the countries.

Mon 12th Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

London And Middlesex Archaeological Society: Lectu


A talk on archaeology and history.

Tue 9th Mar-Tue 13th Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

Put Yourself In The Picture


Place yourself into an archive photo.

Tue 6th Apr-Tue 13th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Rosalind Whyte: Lecture With Lunch: Constable


Rosalind Whyte explores the work of John Constable.

Tue 13th Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

Trans-Siberian Railroad: Epic Journey: Talk


A discussion about trips on the railway.

Tue 13th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

TV Premiers: Television & Prime Ministers, 1957-19


John K Walton discusses the relationship between the Prime Ministers of the country and television.

Tue 13th Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

David Hare: Talk


The playwright talks about his life as a dramatist.

Wed 14th Apr
Categories: lit Book,Lect

london special-events

Mahler And Freud: Understanding Mahler


A lecture exploring the creative environment of 20th century Vienna and the relationship between Mah

Wed 14th Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

Painting The Elements: Earth, Fire, Water, Air: Co


With Alexandra Drysdale.

Wed 14th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

When I Grow Up I Want To Be: Workshop (Ages 2-5)


Dress up and learn about jobs.

Wed 7th Apr-Wed 14th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Become A Roman Lamp Maker: Workshop


Thu 15th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

East Africa And The Treaty Of Versailles: Lecture


Anne Samson talks about changes to African territory control.

Thu 15th Apr
Categories: lit maj

london special-events

Pastel Society Art Event Evening


With members of the Pastel Society.

Thu 15th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Pastel Society Exhibition Guided Tour


Thu 15th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Scratching The Surface: Calligraphy And Bookmaking


With Patricia Lovett.

Tue 13th Apr-Thu 15th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

The Day No Matches Were Made: Storytelling


The story of the Bryant & May match girls.

Tue 13th Apr-Thu 15th Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Tongue Fu


Poetry and improvised jazz.

Thu 25th Feb-Thu 15th Apr
Categories: lit Poetry

london special-events

Archaeology Up Close: Put Yourself In Their Shoes


Learn about shoemakers of the past.

Fri 16th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Chartwell Chocolate Club


Fri 16th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Easter Egg-Laying Animals


Themed events and activities exploring egg-laying animals.

Wed 7th Apr-Fri 16th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Introduction To Stone Lithography: Workshop


Translate your designs into three dimensions, with sculptor Matt Caines.

Wed 10th Mar-Fri 16th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Is The Bank On Your Case?: Workshop


Customising a pencil case.

Mon 12th Apr-Fri 16th Apr
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Late Night Magic


Fri 26th Feb-Fri 16th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Needles, Flutes And Buttons


Meet a professional bone worker.

Fri 16th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Dino Snores (Ages 8-11)


Spend the night in the museum.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 17th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Footloose The Musical: Ravensbourne Light Operatic


A Broadway musical featuring 1980s hits.

Tue 13th Apr-Sat 17th Apr
Categories: am

london special-events

Jive Party


Jive dancing lessons, plus DJs and live music.

Sat 20th Feb-Sat 17th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

StoryCraft Workshops With Apples And Snakes (Ages


An interactive storytelling session and craft workshop.

Sat 20th Mar-Sat 17th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Wizard Of Oz


The story of a young girl's adventures in a strange land.

Wed 14th Apr-Sat 17th Apr
Categories: the

london special-events

Dogs The Musical


The adventure of a lost dog trying to find his way home.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 18th Apr
Categories: the

london special-events

Fantastical Fairytales: Workshop (Ages 5-13)


Creating fairytale characters, crowns and costumes.

Thu 15th Apr-Sun 18th Apr
Categories: none kid

london special-events

How Cold My Toes: Travelling Light


A dance-musical inspired by the seasons.

Mon 15th Feb-Sun 18th Apr
Categories: the

london special-events

Rabbi Lionel Blue


Humorous tales from the BBC Radio 4 Thought For The Day regular.

Sun 18th Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

Saxon Tales: Storytelling


A tale from a Saxon storyteller.

Sun 18th Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Sharpe Appreciation Society


A celebration of the character created by Bernard Cornwall.

Sat 17th Apr-Sun 18th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Surprise, Surprise: Workshop (Ages 5-11)


With artist Gayna Pelham.

Sun 21st Feb-Sun 18th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

The Stage Is Set: Workshop (Ages 5-11)


Create a theatrical collage backdrop.

Sun 7th Mar-Sun 18th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti: Extreme Playwriting: Worksho


Mon 19th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Joe Power


The medium presents spiritual messages.

Mon 19th Apr
Categories: mind

london special-events

Spring Into Summer: Course


Work from observation using seasonal botanicals.

Mon 19th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

StoryCraft Workshops With Apples And Snakes (Ages


An interactive storytelling session and craft workshop.

Mon 15th Mar-Mon 19th Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

The Evolutionary Psychology Of Mating And Dating:


With Professor Glenn D Wilson.

Mon 19th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Conversations For The Soul


Talks about different faiths.

Tue 9th Mar-Tue 20th Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

In Conversation Focus On Shakespeare: Talk


With Deborah Shaw, Jatinder Verma and Adam Long.

Tue 20th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Sissinghurst: Digging For Victory: Talk


A talk about the garden's role in the Second World War.

Tue 20th Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Teenage Reading Group


Tue 16th Feb-Tue 20th Apr
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

William Hogarth And The Modern Moral Subject: Lect


A lecture about William Hogarth's series of satirical prints, The Harlot's Progress and Marriage A L

Tue 20th Apr
Categories: lit tour

london special-events

Apples And Snakes: Jawdance


A night of performance poetry.

Wed 17th Feb-Wed 21st Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Putin’s Oil Wars: Talk


A talk about the fight over the natural resource.

Thu 22nd Apr
Categories: lit Lect

london special-events

Roman Fort


Guided tour of the remains the Roman wall that surrounded London.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 22nd Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour


Shakespeare's work is brought vividly to life through a combination of traditional crafts and modern

Tue 9th Feb-Thu 22nd Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Steel True, Blade Straight: Conan Doyle, The Real


Biographer Andrew Lycett talks about the author.

Thu 22nd Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

Introduction To Illustrator: Workshop


Thu 4th Mar-Fri 23rd Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Mapwork: Sandby And The Topographical Tradition: L


How map-making influenced the landscape painter's art.

Fri 23rd Apr
Categories: lit

london special-events

Roddy Doyle


The Irish writer talks about The Dead Republic.

Fri 23rd Apr
Categories: lit Read

london special-events

A Storyteller's Tale


A musical reading of Omair Ahmad novella, The Storyteller's Tale.

Sat 24th Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Caroline Jones: Life Drawing Classes


Sat 24th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Community Day


Sat 24th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Inner Yoga Class


Marielle Churaqui leads a fitness session for all ages and abilities.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 24th Apr
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Paul Nash On The Sussex And Wessex Coast: Course


With artist Felicity Montaigu.

Sat 24th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Pregnancy Yoga Class


Sat 13th Feb-Sat 24th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

St George's Day Celebrations


With maypole dancing, a Punch and Judy show and art and crafts making.

Sat 24th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Young & Talented


Dancing, drama and voice classes.

Sat 13th Feb-Sat 24th Apr
Categories: kid kid

london special-events

Antiques, Collectors, 20th Century & Art Deco Fair


With over 600 stands.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 25th Apr
Categories: fam

london special-events

Chasing Shadows: Mixed-Media Workshop (Ages 5-11)


Create a shadow puppet.

Sun 14th Feb-Sun 25th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Farmers Market


Sat 13th Feb-Sun 25th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

GKR Karate: Workshop


Fri 12th Feb-Fri 30th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Postman Pat: A Very Royal Mission


A stage adaptation of John Cunliffe's story about a kind postman and his cat.

Sat 13th Feb-Sun 25th Apr
Categories: the kid

london special-events

Rebuild London: Storytelling


The aftermath of the Great Fire Of London.

Tue 16th Feb-Sun 25th Apr
Categories: lit Story

london special-events

Super Sunday Kids’ Workshops


A chance for children to use digital cameras and editing software to create short animated and live

Sun 28th Feb-Sun 25th Apr
Categories: kid

london special-events

Acol Bridge: Workshop


Learn how to play Bridge on a computer.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: kid wkshop

london special-events

Aikido: Workshop


A martial arts workshop for all abilities.

Thu 11th Feb-Thu 29th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Backstage Tours


Mon 22nd Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Dance And Drama (Ages 7-10)


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Dance And Drama (Ages 9-12)


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Egyptian Belly Dancing: Workshop


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Feldenkrais


Gentle exercises according to a method devised by Moshe Feldenkrais to enhance posture and bodily fr

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Hula Hooping Class


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Irish Dancing Classes


Learn Irish dancing skills.

Tue 9th Feb-Mon 31st May
Categories: none

london special-events

Irish Music Lessons: Workshop


Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

La Libellule: Workshop (Ages 3-12)


A chance for children to learn trapeze skills.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
Categories: none kid

london special-events

Line Dancing


Tue 9th Feb-Tue 27th Apr
Categories: none

london special-events

Little Mudlarks Toddlers Group: Puppets And Storie


Create a puppet and tell a story.

Mon 26th Apr
Categories: kid kid,wkshop

london special-events

Mabel Makes Music Such Fun For Toddlers: Minor/Mix


A workshop aiming to introduce children to rhythms and melodies.

Mon 15th Feb-Mon 26th Apr
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