Conway Hall Book Club – January 2018
With two independent publishers – Istros Books and Peter Owen – and a wonderful library on our premises, we thought it a good time for a new literary initiative: a monthly book club for members and friends, where we discuss some of the titles produced by our resident publishers, as well as the occasional guest sessions hosted by […]
Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968) + Secret of the Red Orchid (1962)
Since 1966, the Gothique Film Society has been screening double bills of ‘gothique’ films to like-minded souls. They meet once a month, between October and March (with two shows in March) to watch, appreciate and pass a critical eye over films in the horror and fantasy genres. Seeing these films in the comfort of one’s […]
Blood and Black Lace (1964) + Stolen Assigment (1955)
Since 1966, the Gothique Film Society has been screening double bills of ‘gothique’ films to like-minded souls. They meet once a month, between October and March (with two shows in March) to watch, appreciate and pass a critical eye over films in the horror and fantasy genres. Seeing these films in the comfort of one’s […]
Devils of Darkness (1965) + The Devil’s Nightmare (1971)
Since 1966, the Gothique Film Society has been screening double bills of ‘gothique’ films to like-minded souls. They meet once a month, between October and March (with two shows in March) to watch, appreciate and pass a critical eye over films in the horror and fantasy genres. Seeing these films in the comfort of one’s […]
Why We Need An Anti-War Government
On the 15th anniversary of the largest demonstrations Britain has ever seen, against the impending Iraq War, Stop the War is hosting a public meeting to make the case for an anti-war government. We will be joined by: Brian Eno, Musician & StWC President Lowkey, Rapper & Activist Andrew Murray, Unite the Union Lindsey German, […]
Herne the Hunter – From Ghoul to Godhead
In 1984 Mrs Mary Whitehouse attacked the Robin of Sherwood TV series for its Pagan elements. Writer Kip Carpenter had deliberately introduced the transgressive power of myth into his groundbreaking series with Herne the Hunter. From Shakespeare onwards Herne has been re-imagined as a vengeful spirit, the leader of “the wild hunt”, a shaman and […]
Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #6 Collaboration
Join Grace Gelder‘s monthly meetup in the Library at Conway Hall. Each session will begin with a presentation and discussion on a specific theme and then a short practical exercise. This group aims to create an inclusive space for people to share ideas, build a community, create new work and get the support and feedback […]
Swing Patrol Winter Ball
Brrrr… It’s cold outside, so come and dance yourself warm at the Swing Patrol Winter Ball! The Winter Ball is our first Swing ball of the Year, and we’re excited to start it off with a bang! A ball for no reason at all other than to have a great dance… come join us! We’ll […]
Everything you know about genetics is wrong
Many of us learn about genetics in school starting with Mendel and his pea plants. We learn that one gene is linked to one trait, and one gene fault causes one disease. But the recent revolution in DNA sequencing is revealing that it’s much more complicated. People are not peas – and even peas are […]