The Undesirables: The Law that Locked Away a Generation
Through the early twentieth century, ‘liberal’ Britain locked away thousands of innocent people. By 1950, an estimated 50,000 people had been deemed ‘defective’ by the government and detained for life under the 1913 Mental Deficiency Act. Their ‘crimes’ were various: women with children born outside of wedlock; rebellious teenagers caught shoplifting; those with learning disorders, […]
The Science of Being Social
In the early 1960s, scientists at the University of California, Berkeley embarked on a mission to identify the key factors affecting health and longevity. Their findings, famously known as the Alameda 7, are familiar: abstain from smoking, drink alcohol in moderation, maintain seven to eight hours of sleep per night, engage in regular exercise, consume […]
Picturing Nonconformity: LGBT Humanist Heritage Opening
Join us in launching the landmark exhibition celebrating the 45th anniversary of LGBT Humanists. This archival and artistic showcase will be brought to life with performances and a short talk on the making of the exhibition. Through photographs, news media, and ephemera of all kinds, the LGBT Humanists archive tells a story of political struggles […]
Lead Me Into Temptation, Please: LGBT Summer Fair
*Please note that tickets are available to purchase on the door at the box office* Join us for a summery day of performances, workshops, talks, market stalls, an exhibition, and more! The historic spaces of Conway Hall will be transformed into an LGBT festival, inspired by the annual fairs hosted LGBT Humanists in the 1980s. […]
Show Me Your Pride: Banner Making with Alice Gabb
Join banner-making expert Alice Gabb for a sewing workshop where you will help her create a banner that will be marched through Pride in London by LGBT Humanists! Our banner will be inspired by symbols and slogans from LGBT Humanists’ history. Alice will start the session by introducing you to the history of activist banners. […]
No One Left Behind: IDAHOBIT 2024
Join us in commemorating IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia) with the pioneering LGBT and civil rights activist, Ted Brown. His talk will welcome us into an evening of reflection on the past and present of intersecting discriminations faced by the LGBT community. He will introduce his pioneering work in combating phobia in […]
Wayward Jane with George Boomsma
Conway Hall is delighted to present Scotland’s dynamic folk and roots 4-piece Wayward Jane, supported by singer songwriter George Boomsma for May’s edition of Folk Unplugged. Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Their rich sound features fiddle, […]
Charlie Dore Trio with Katie Spencer
Conway Hall opens its Folk Unplugged Summer Season with the multi-talented Charlie Dore Trio, supported by rising star Katie Spencer. Charlie Dore is one of the UK’s most respected singer songwriters. In an unusually diverse career, her songs have won two Ascap Awards, an Ivor Novello nomination, both the Overall Grand and the Folk Prize from […]
The Fugitives with Annie Dressner
Conway Hall presents Canadian folk-roots collective The Fugitives, alongside rising star Annie Dressner for the summer’s final Folk Unplugged. The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve […]