Gendered Intelligence
What is gender? How do you know someone’s gender? What about those who feel or express their gender in ways that go against social norms? Who are trans people? And what does it mean to value and celebrate gender diversity in our society? These are the questions Dr Jay Stewart, CEO and co-founder of Gendered […]
‘A New Man’ Book Signing Party
Jay Stewart from Gendered Intelligence will be in discussion with Charlie Kiss on the recently released new book, ‘A New Man’ which is a memoir by Charlie Kiss It is a story of broken families, isolation and a total collapse of identity. Anti-nuclear protest at Greenham Common results in imprisonment. Severe mania and crisis of […]
Creating Captivating Monologues and Micro-stories
Does your writing ever feel like it’s missing something? An emotional kick? A jaw-dropping revelation? A satisfying ending? Do you ever get frustrated or blocked when working on a project, and waste hours, days, months waiting for that “perfect idea” to push you through? Are you looking for a new approach to performance or short […]
Exploring Hygge: Celebrating the Simple Pleasures in Life
Hygge has become a hot lifestyle trend, with a philosophy based on kindness to self, cherishing time with loved ones and finding ways to enjoy simple things. Denmark is consistently ranked as the world’s happiest nation, and hygge is an integral part of its culture. Charlotte Abrahams, author of Hygge: A Celebration Of Simple Pleasures. […]
a school of thought: thinking & language
A series of six interactive workshops: 12 October – 16 November 2017 12th October – thinking about thinking Starting with extracts from texts about thinking (John Dewey: How we Think, John Stuart Mill: On Liberty, Immanuel Kant: What is Enlightenment?), we will engage in a discussion about definitions of ‘critical thinking’, leading on to a […]
A Night with James Baldwin
This ground-breaking event makes an incredible earth shattering promise – You will never be the same again! The film will be introduced by Dr Michelle Asantewa PhD, followed by a screening of the acclaimed Oscar nominated James Baldwin documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” from renowned Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck. In a time of polarisation, […]
Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #2 Celebrations
Join a monthly photography meet up facilitated by Grace Gelder 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 […]
No Gods No Masters: Compact Whole Weekend Course
TWO DAY COURSE: Sat 14 Oct + Sun 15 Oct Course Outline: London’s radicals, secularists, suffragists and pacifists. This whole weekend course will look at some remarkable people and movements who spoke up and campaigned for progressive ideas and social change in London from the 1790s-1940s. It will tell their individual and collective stories, explore […]
The Testing Ground Showcase
A unique opportunity to experience a wide range of new performance work made in and inspired by the wonders of Conway Hall. An evening of new creations including: Yumiko Seki – Gekka Shourin Zu a Butoh influenced solo, inspired by the Japanese 16 century painting ‘Gekka Shourin Zu’ (The Pine Forest Under the Moon). The […]