Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch in London, United Kingdom

On Guy Fawkes Night, for one night only, some of the most radical and exceptional voices in performance poetry, aged from 18 to 80, who have never performed on the same stage before, come together. The evening is a transformative spotlight on the origins, present and ..

The conversation will be hosted by Sally Biddulph, ITV News presenter and former political correspondent, known for her warm, personable style. She has worked in broadcast news for 25 years as a reporter. For 14 years, she was the lead presenter of ITV London's Good ..

This event hosted by Michael Rosen is the culmination of the Arts Council England National Lottery funded project, 'A Balikbayan Box for Nursing'. The title refers to the Filipino custom of migrant workers sending boxes of items back home and is inspired by Romalyn A ..

Jawdance fuses the freshest voices with stellar talent for a night of raw truth, global voices, and that “you had to be there” magic. Launching a new monthly summer season of electric performance poetry uniting familiar faces with new voices on stage at Brixton Ho ..

On A Roll is an easy-going programme of Monday night events in central London, where format is intentionally simple: no interval and no gimmicks. It is a collaboration between producer John Lloyd CBE (the force behind QI, Blackadder, Spitting Image and Radio 4’s The ..

Celebrating the creativity and diversity of Deptford and Lewisham through stories, words and performance, Deptford Literature Festival announces its programme for its fifth festival. Discussions, interactive talks, workshops and spoken word performances are presented ..

In both the UK and the United States, the values which guided Black lives long pre-date any claiming of the humanist label. In an American context, Pinn has argued that 'Black humanism is as old as the Black population itself.' And certainly American history has been ..

Thinking about moving to Australia but unsure where to start? Join our expert-led seminar, led by the CEO and Principal Lawyer Agnes Kemenes and NB Migration Law experts professionals with 30 years of excellence in serving people in the migration field to get clear g ..

Come to the British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies Summer Lecture and Reception at the British Academy London on Thursday 12 June 2025 from 18.30 onwards. Tickets are free for members and students, and just a tiny charge for other guests. Dr Morga ..

DZIFA BENSON 'MONSTER' BOOK LAUNCH! Thu Nov 14 (730pm-10pm / Free Entry) - We are truly proud to present an evening with DZIFA BENSON and Special Guests KAREN MCCARTHY-WOOLF, BRIDGET MINAMORE and JOSHUA IDEHEN celebrating the publication of Dzifa's critically acclai ..

Pornography. Prostitution. Surrogacy. These colossal, rapacious industries are based on using women as commodities. This is often justified as a woman's right to choose what she does with her body and that it is a private matter of no concern to anyone else. But is t ..

Join us for a hilarious and heart warming evening with comedian, actor, and writer Nick Mohammed, as he takes you on a journey from his iconic creation, Mr. Swallow, to his unforgettable role as Nathan Shelley in the global sensation Ted Lasso. Dive behind the scenes ..

‘The ghosts of today don’t live in castles or stately homes, they’re in normal houses and workplaces, witnessed by people just like you and me. But are they the dead returning from the “undiscovered country” of death, or the product of that equally mysterious locatio ..

What does the ship's doctor do when she's not on a lounger by the pool? Ruth Taylor's newly released memoir 'Sea Sick - The Adventures of a Ship's Doctor' gives the reader a rare opportunity to look behind the consulting room door as passengers and crew are treated f ..

Please attend our first book launch with the most amazing, best selling author Adele Parks! Please buy your tickets which includes Adele’s latest book: First wife’s shadow. Looking forward to seeing you all there! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/turningpagesf ..

Join author and tv writer Ian Brown for a fun storytime with ALBERT the tortoise and Hugg 'n' Bugg picturebooks. Storytelling, tortoises, yetis, dinosaurs, book signing and giveaways. Holiday fun for little ones. Category: Arts | Books and Literature ..

Hourglass: A Suffragette's Story follows Lady Caroline Braithwaite and her maidservant Kitty to the depths of despair brought on by merely being women in Edwardian England. As Lady Caroline grapples with this misfortune, her daughter, Cordelia, tries desperately to u ..

At some point, someone must have declared a culture war. The media is stuffed with stories of academics and celebrities losing their jobs, platforms and voice for speaking in a way a small, yet seemingly powerful, authority disapproves. Are authors, academics and art ..

Across the West, racial injustice has become one of the most divisive issues of our age. In the rush to address inequality and prejudice, and to understand concerns around identity, immigration and colonial history, Britain has followed the lead of the world's domina ..

In our inaugural project, we are extremely delighted to be joined by 4 leading figures within their field. From electrifying performances of Gabriel Prokofiev's 'Howl! For Clarinet and Electronics to Dr. Khabat Abas' improvisation on her Bombshell Cello, we will then ..

Tackle life like a poker player. Let your critical thinking guide you through the jungle of disinformation - and on to success in the game of life. Offering insights from the latest psychology, neuroscience, game theory and more - science journalist and poker player ..

Sadia Azmat has many different sides to her: she is the good Muslim sister and the loud and proud comedian; she is the quiet and loving friend and the horny and outspoken one. So why does everyone put her in a box and expect her to choose between one or the other? ..

This conference will explore how pornography and prostitution reinforce rape culture and the entitlement that drives male sexual violence. Sex trade survivors and other experts will share their real-world experiences to highlight the issues and what we can do to tack ..

Whose lives do we remember as 'great' and why? Are heroes celebrated for their creativity, empathy, or reasoning? Were their achievements down to hard work or chance? How do we commemorate those we decide are worthy, and who gets left out? In an 1881 article for c ..

Max Dickins quickly learned that he wasn’t the only man struggling with friendships. Countless studies have confirmed that men have fewer close friends than women and the problem gets worse the older men get. But what goes wrong? And what can men do about it? In t ..

National Secular Society historian Bob Forder introduces the 19th century secularist freethinking pioneers of family planning. Hosted in Conway Hall's historic Library, this talk will accompany a unique display, featuring a fascinating collection of documents from th ..

National Secular Society historian Bob Forder introduces the 19th century secularist freethinking pioneers of family planning. Hosted in Conway Hall's historic Library, this talk will accompany a unique display, featuring a fascinating collection of documents from th ..