Russell’s Reimagined Reiths: A Weekend of Creative Exploration
Get ready for a weekend of creativity exploring the contested histories of one of the most celebrated public figures of British philosophy, with artists Lottie McCarthy and Toby Kidd. Over a two-day workshop, we will reimagine Bertrand Russell’s famous Reith Lectures, collaboratively writing and performing new, unique versions using poetry, rap, experimental lectures or any […]
The Road to Ethics: Freethinkers, Radicals and Non-conformists
Join guide Julie Chandler for a walking tour and discover some of London’s ethical history, from the birth of the Ethical Movement to the rise of radical freethinking. Hear the stories of some of the people who championed controversial causes such as religious, sexual and political freedoms, women’s rights and secular education – Quakers, the […]
Rehearsing Futures Part 2: Experiments in Imagination
This event was previously titled Visioning & Imagination. “We are living in the imaginaries of those long gone before us, one day people will be living in the imaginaries we’ve created” – Angela Davis The work of imagination opens up possibilities to transform our society – to redesign and remake the world together. We need […]
London Performing Academy of Music Gala Concert
Conway Hall hosts a special gala concert with the London Performing Academy of Music (LPMAM), celebrating the talent of young Ukrainian musicians. Since 2022, LPMAM has been working to help young musicians by bringing them to safety in the UK and providing scholarships to continue their studies. This concert will bring together Ukrainian chamber and […]
The Science of Health and Wellbeing
Join New Scientist at their brand new masterclasses and learn what science has to say about health and wellbeing. The team of experts will help you cut through the myths and sensational headlines with up-to-date research and real-world advice around personalised nutrition, exercise, low-carb diets, sleep, your immune system and how to be happier. The […]
Tim Marshall – The Future of Geography
Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries’ GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics. Humans are heading up and out, and we’re taking our power struggles with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much as the mountains, […]
The Science of Karma and Destiny
The universe operates on the principle of cause and effect. Karma and destiny are both based on this universal law of causation which governs people’s lives and how they operate in the world. Non-understanding of this law has caused a lot of confusion, leading to various superstitions and blind beliefs that are proving to be […]
Julieth Lozano & Lucy Colquhoun
A 2020 Kathleen Ferrier Award finalist and 2018 recipient of the President’s Award given by The Prince of Wales, soprano Julieth Lozano appeared in the BBC documentary Queen Victoria: My Musical Britain recorded in 2019 at Buckingham and Kensington palaces. She has recently been shortlisted for the Cardiff Singer of the World competition, and we […]
Ruby Wax Meets Julia Samuel
These days, trying to stay sane in a completely chaotic world makes life incredibly difficult, especially if you’re struggling with your mental health. While searching for inner peace and equanimity amidst global chaos, Ruby realises that, ultimately, the most challenging gauntlet we all must face is ourselves. Ruby Wax, joined by psychotherapist and author Julia […]