What Right to Play?
A panel of experts in family law, child psychology and theatre discuss the right to be a child in an increasingly complex world. What Right to Play? is linked to A Song for Coram’s Fields (pictured), supported by Mischon de Reya, and is guest curated by Melissa Lesson, solicitor, barrister and Partner in Mischon de Reya’s Family […]
5×15 on Aliens: Science from the Other Side
It’s the biggest question we’ve ever faced, one that has fascinated generations of humans: do aliens exist? If they did, what would they look like? How would they think? And – what would it mean for us if we found them? Join us as Professor Jim Al-Khalili considers these questions, alongside four other curious minds […]
Free Speech Now!
A registrar sacked for refusing to oversee a civil partnership; a pastor arrested for preaching fire and brimstone from his own pulpit; a nurse dismissed for wearing a crucifix while at work; a teacher fired for praying for a sick child… Over the past few years, examples of religious freedom being abridged have proliferated. So […]
Stand Up For Refugees
A night of comedy to raise money for Help Refugees. Frankie Boyle Sara Pascoe Kerry Godliman Doc Brown Zoe Lyons Tez Illyas Jen Brister Tiernan Douieb Start time: 8pm. Doors: 7.00pm
Peter tatchell – LGBT/Muslim solidarity – fight all hate!
The veteran campaigner and human rights activist speaks about the need for a shared unity between all oppressed groups. Bar opens at 7pm – talk starts at 7.30pm.
Trans*figurations 3
The third in our series of annual Trans* focussed events – we invite members of the diverse trans* community to express themselves in a variety of ways. Previous guests have included: academic Natacha Kennedy, poet AJ McKenna, performer Mzz Kimberly, and musician CN Lester. (This year’s line-up TBA…) All welcome. Bar opens at 7pm, event […]
Film Screening: Oriented
Oriented is a feature documentary that follows the lives of three gay Palestinian friends confronting their national and sexual identity in Tel Aviv. Khader is a Tel Aviv “darling” from a prominent muslim mafia family living with his jewish boyfriend david and their dalmatian Otis. Fadi is an ardent palestinian nationalist who finds himself falling […]
Street Wisdom with David Pearl
Please note: this is a ticketed event. Join business innovator, author and creator of Street Wisdom, David Pearl, this two-hour evening event at Conway Hall, London – held in collaboration with Psychologies Magazine. David has distilled decades of work into Street Wisdom – a powerful, deceptively simple technique, which has helped people all over the world find […]
Lego® It Came From Outer Space: Family Event. £3.00
Suitable for ages 4-14 Looking for something to do over half-term? Come to Conway Hall Library and get creative with some family fun! Lego® It Came From Outer Space – Friday 28th October 1:30-3:30 p.m. Halloween is on its spooky way and this year we’ve gone for an alien theme for our Lego® activity. Come and make […]