Social Equality in Action – Leading Experiential Workshops for Change
“Social Equality in Action – Leading experiential workshops for change” Presented by Dr. Karen John Social equality requires respectful ways of relating and awareness of our own and others’ goals and needs. However, whatever our personal or work circumstances or roles, we often find it difficult to exercise our rights and good authority and effectively […]
Green Politics in the 21st Century
Shahrar Ali in conversation with Rosie Warin: Green Politics in the 21st Century Marking the launch of Why Vote Green 2015: the Essential Guide, Deputy Leader of the Green Party Shahrar Ali in conversation with Rosie Warin, co-MD of Global Tolerance. Shahrar Ali, Deputy Leader of the Green Party and editor of Why Vote Green […]
Where did you come from?
“Where did you come from?” by Jeffrey Herrmann “Where Did You Come From? From Genealogy to Genes… From Family History to the History of our Species.” Jeffrey has given talks to CLHG in the past, and we are delighted that he has agreed to talk to us again, on one of his favourite topics. Jeffrey is […]
Lincé Memorial Concert
Memorial Concert in memory of Mary and Martin Lincé in aid of Help Musicians UK (Registered Charity No 228089). Chilingirian Quartet John York, Piano Haydn: Piano Trio in C Hob. XV/27 Ravel: String Quartet Schumann: Piano Quintet in Eb Op.44 TICKETS: £15. Full-time students under 25 with valid student card, half price. EMAIL: lincememorialconcert@virginmedia.com. TEL: 020 8922 […]
Is Cameron more radical than Thatcher?
In their new book “Cameron’s Coup” Polly Toynbee and David Walker argue that Cameron is turning out to be more radical than Thatcher. In conversation with columnist and broadcaster Steve Richards, they will explain why they think the cuts are cover for an assault on the post-war social settlement and the government is creating a harsher, […]
Corin Redgrave Memorial Lecture 2015 On Liberty
Shami Chakrabarti Entrance £8, £5 concessions (payable on door) To reserve a place at this event please text or phone and leave a message on 07599 566 140 or email us at peaceandprogressevents@gmail.com. Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty and tireless campaigner for human rights, will deliver the 2015 lecture in memory of Corin Redgrave. In […]
The Cherry Orchard
A unique performance of Chekhov’s great play re-imagined for Conway Hall. A large cast, a transformed Conway Hall, dancing for actors and audience, free vodka, all bring to life Chekhov’s sublime text. Chekhov’s original play concerns an aristocratic Russian woman and her family as they return to their family estate (which includes a large cherry orchard) just […]
Parade
Parade – a carnival of exhibitionists and seekers, peddlers of tales and talents, a cornucopia of performance delights! After the great success of last year’s Parade, the elegant main space at Conway Hall echoes once again with memories of the original Ballet Russes, the lost romance of Alain Fournier’s Le Grand Meaulnes and the melancholic […]
Spiritualists
A rehearsed reading of a new play loosely based on the Rochester Rappers, written by Anne-Sophie Marie. In the years preceding the American Civil War, a young spiritualist medium struggles with her profession, her beliefs and her powers. Margaret and her two sisters earn a living through séances, passing for the real thing by using various […]