Humanist Bloomsbury: Doers, Dreamers, Place Makers
Beginning at Conway Hall – the UK’s only surviving Ethical Society and its largest humanist research resource – join us for a walking tour to discover some of Bloomsbury’s non-religious radicals and reformers. Uncover a history spanning from Victorian era ethical societies to contemporary humanist activism, introducing suffragists, pacifists, and international activists, as well as […]
London Piano Quartet
“A wonderful evening of music… terrifically lively and joyous” – Conway Hall Audience Member The London Piano Quartet are becoming known for their fresh interpretations of under-performed works, having recently presented music by William Busch, Ernest Walker and John Hawkins in their recitals and recordings. Their return to Conway Hall offers a rare opportunity to […]
Duo Concertante & Heather Tuach + Pre-Concert Recital with Calliope Duo
“It is a powerful, heart-on sleeve performance… with a sense of constant improvisatory urgency, balanced by intimate vulnerability.” – The Strad For twenty-four years through live performances and acclaimed recordings, Canadian violinist Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built an international career as Duo Concertante. Their name comes from the inscription over Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” […]
Tamesis Quartet
The Tamesis Quartet, recent First Prize winners of the 2025 CAVATINA Competition, are an exciting young international ensemble formed at The Guildhall School of Music. Their programme traces the string quartet’s evolution: Britten’s Three Divertimenti show sharp characterisation, Mendelssohn’s A minor Quartet blends poetry with structural mastery, and Beethoven’s F major “Razumovsky” Quartet expands the […]
Loving Differently
What does it mean to love outside of the conventions of heterosexuality and monogamy? As discussions around the many shapes and forms of relationships become less taboo, what lessons can we learn from loving differently? Join Sam Mills, author of the bisexual history Uneven and relationship writer Anita Cassidy to explore the past, present and […]
The Age of Fakes
Fake is the word. Fake autobiographies, deep fake faces, fake news. Our technology and communications have further distanced us from what is real in the world. In this Ethical Matters talk, learn how, why and discover ways we can re-find the truth with Dr Jon Roozenbeek and founder of media literacy agency Shout Out UK, […]
Life and Death in the KGB, with The Rest is Classified’s Gordon Corera
As the main intelligence and security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991, the KGB instilled fear across Russia and sought to sow discord abroad. This network of government spies was notorious for the often brutal methods it used to keep enemies, loyalists and common people under the thumb of the state. And […]
Antony Beevor on Rasputin
A special event with Britain’s foremost historian of war and no.1 bestselling author of Stalingrad. We’re excited to bring back 5×15 Specials: solo evenings with remarkable voices who change how we see the world. Join 5×15 in March to hear Antony Beevor live at Conway Hall, where he will deliver a thrilling and insightful talk […]
The Value of Knowledge in an Age of Disinformation
Join us for a timely and inspiring conversation with five past winners of the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize. For this special event at Conway Hall, hosted by classicist Simon Goldhill, 5×15 is delighted to welcome a line-up of leading thinkers including literary historian Santanu Das, psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt, archaeologist Naoíse Mac Sweeney, geographer Simon Reid-Henry, […]