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![The Writing Space]()
The Writing Space
The Writing Space
Writing the stories of what happens when women gather. This experiential creative writing workshop with Judi Sissons will focus on practical and enjoyable writing activities designed to facilitate creative flow and encourage participants to access imagination and emotions in a safe, non-judgemental setting.
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![I’m A Joke And So Are You]()
I’m A Joke And So Are You
I’m A Joke And So Are You
Comic Robin Ince uses the life of the stand-up as a way of exploring some of the biggest questions we all face. Where does anxiety come from? How do we overcome imposter syndrome? What is the key to creativity? How can we deal with grief?
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![Thinking on Monday: Adventures in the Anthropocene – A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made]()
Thinking on Monday: Adventures in the Anthropocene – A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made
Thinking on Monday: Adventures in the Anthropocene – A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made
Our changes to the Earth in recent decades have altered our world beyond anything it has experienced in its 4.6 billion-year history. As a result, our planet is said to be crossing into the Anthropocene – the Age of Humans. In the first Thinking on Monday series talk, Gaia Vince shows us what the Anthropocene means for all of us.
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![Beyond Busy: Worry less, achieve more, love what you do – with Graham Allcott]()
Beyond Busy: Worry less, achieve more, love what you do – with Graham Allcott
Beyond Busy: Worry less, achieve more, love what you do – with Graham Allcott
Start 2019 with practical ideas to help you get "beyond busy" and discover how to worry less, achieve more and love what you do. Bestselling author Graham Allcott will share practical, and potentially life-changing, ways to feel calmer and rediscover the joy in everyday life.
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![Trio Gaspard]()
Trio Gaspard
Trio Gaspard
Junior Fellows at the Royal Northern College of Music, Trio Gaspard have been praised for their unique and fresh approach to performance. The members hail from Germany, Greece and the UK, and we are very pleased to welcome them for their debut at Conway Hall.
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![LGBT & Secular Rights At Risk: A Bangladesh Perspective]()
LGBT & Secular Rights At Risk: A Bangladesh Perspective
LGBT & Secular Rights At Risk: A Bangladesh Perspective
Human Rights are at risk in Bangladesh, especially, the those of the LGBT+ and the secular communities. Let's raise raise our voice and defend their rights. In this day of talks, Maryam Namazie, Gita Sahgal, Sadia Hameed and others will speak on behalf of these communities.
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![CANCELLED: Exploring Friendship in Creative Projects]()
CANCELLED: Exploring Friendship in Creative Projects
CANCELLED: Exploring Friendship in Creative Projects
After five years of working closely together Gab and Poh are bringing together their reflections and learnings into a one day immersive workshop to share and explore more closely the intricacies of friendship throughout the process of a creative project.
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![Women in Photography Group: Panel Discussion & Q&A]()
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![Lab Rats: Why Modern Work Makes People Miserable]()
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![Psychedelics, Extinction and Social Change]()
Psychedelics, Extinction and Social Change
Psychedelics, Extinction and Social Change
A public conversation between Dr Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, and Stephen Reid, founder and co-director of The Psychedelic Society. They will describe their personal journeys involving psychedelics and social change before entering into a dialogue on important questions.
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![LSP Spring Term 2019]()
LSP Spring Term 2019
LSP Spring Term 2019
The London School of Philosophy provide philosophy classes of the highest quality for thoughtful people in the London area, with courses covering key areas of philosophy in an accessible and professional way. The Spring Term runs from 14th January to 19th March.
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![Fibonacci Sequence]()
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![Thinking on Sunday: Civil Partnerships for All]()
Thinking on Sunday: Civil Partnerships for All
Thinking on Sunday: Civil Partnerships for All
Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan have been leading the campaign for Equal Civil Partnerships since 2014 when they were refused a civil partnership at their local registry office. They ask, should Civil Partnerships be open to both mixed-sex as well as same-sex couples, and what are the implications?
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![Your Voice: A Workshop on Creative Activism]()
Your Voice: A Workshop on Creative Activism
Your Voice: A Workshop on Creative Activism
A day of exploring the legacy of protest songs and activism through a series of creative writing exercises, voice work and song-writing with Nina Millns and Natali Shaked. This will start you on the road to writing your own protest song.
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![Social Interest, Psychological Wellbeing, Spiritual Growth – Presented by Harvey Gillman]()
Social Interest, Psychological Wellbeing, Spiritual Growth – Presented by Harvey Gillman
Social Interest, Psychological Wellbeing, Spiritual Growth – Presented by Harvey Gillman
Social interest is a key concept in Adlerian psychology for the growth of a healthy human being. The role of the community in the deepening of the spiritual life of humankind is an important aspect of many spiritual traditions. This talk by Harvey Gillman reflects on the contribution of both psychology and spirituality to the relationship of the self and the world at large.
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![Zoffany Ensemble]()
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![Chamber Ensemble of London]()
Chamber Ensemble of London
Chamber Ensemble of London
The Chamber Ensemble of London close our Autumn season before the Christmas holidays in an opulent musical night from Baroque to Britten. Led by violinist Peter Fisher, the ensemble features handpicked players from some of London's leading orchestras and ensembles. Free entry for those aged 8-25 courtesy of CAVATINA.
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![Thinking on Sunday: The Perils of Perception – Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything]()
Thinking on Sunday: The Perils of Perception – Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything
Thinking on Sunday: The Perils of Perception – Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything
Using the latest research into the media, decision science, heuristics, and emotional reasoning, Bobby Duffy examines why the populations of some countries seem better informed than others, and how we can address our ignorance of key public data and trends.
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![Giving Joy at Christmas]()
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![Celebrate Christmas with Beethoven and Others in Style – Claudio Bohorquez & Alberto Portugheis]()
Celebrate Christmas with Beethoven and Others in Style – Claudio Bohorquez & Alberto Portugheis
Celebrate Christmas with Beethoven and Others in Style – Claudio Bohorquez & Alberto Portugheis
Come and celebrate Beethoven in style with Claudio Bohorquez (cello) and Alberto Portugheis (piano). This is a unique opportunity to experience the performance of two international, well-known and highly respected interpreters of Beethoven, who will join forces in telling the story of the composer’s life through his five Cello and Piano Sonatas, on the eve of his birthday.
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![London Piano Trio]()
London Piano Trio
London Piano Trio
The London Piano Trio performs music by three emblematic figures of the German Romantic sound - one of Beethoven's early trios, Mendelssohn's last chamber work and Brahms' second trio that endured two years of intense creativity. Free entry for those aged 8-25 courtesy of CAVATINA.
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![Piano recital ‘For Hope’ – Για την Ελπίδα – Pianist Stavros Dritsas, guest Soprano Katerina Mina.]()
Piano recital ‘For Hope’ – Για την Ελπίδα – Pianist Stavros Dritsas, guest Soprano Katerina Mina.
Piano recital ‘For Hope’ – Για την Ελπίδα – Pianist Stavros Dritsas, guest Soprano Katerina Mina.
An initiative taken by doctor Kiki Sonidou and pianist Stavros Dritsas, both London residents, “For Hope – Για την Ελπίδα“ is a charity piano recital, aiming to support “Elpida” Association of Children with Cancer, which has been endlessly offering its services in Greece to those who are in need of it.
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![Leaving Faith Behind: An Evening with the Authors]()
Leaving Faith Behind: An Evening with the Authors
Leaving Faith Behind: An Evening with the Authors
Come along for an evening panel discussion, Q&A and book signing with the authors of Leaving Faith Behind (published in 2018), which gives a voice to those who have made the decision to leave Islam. As increasing numbers of people in Britain turn away from religion, and this book allows the stories of some of them to be heard.
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Is rising ethnic diversity a threat to the West?
Is rising ethnic diversity a threat to the West?
At this event, produced by Eric Kaufmann and Matthew Goodwin and co-sponsored by the Academy of Ideas and UnHerd, a panel of prominent academics and writers will explore these questions and engage directly.
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![The End of the Wild World Web? Internet Freedom in the 21st Century]()
The End of the Wild World Web? Internet Freedom in the 21st Century
The End of the Wild World Web? Internet Freedom in the 21st Century
This talk by Viv Regan is last in the series Writing Wrongs, curated by Deborah Lavin as part of the Heritage Lottery funded project Victorian Blogging.
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![“Can We Breathe Out Anxiety and Boost Our Resilience? A Challenge for Mind And Body” – Margaret Wadsley]()
“Can We Breathe Out Anxiety and Boost Our Resilience? A Challenge for Mind And Body” – Margaret Wadsley
“Can We Breathe Out Anxiety and Boost Our Resilience? A Challenge for Mind And Body” – Margaret Wadsley
Resilience and anxiety are topics frequently referred to whenever the mental health of communities is mentioned. Margaret Wadsley will explore these topics, linking them to issues around attachment, and engage the audience in considering the obstacles to resilience and the factors in society that create greater predispositions to challenges with anxiety and low resilience.
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![How to be Happier and Change the World with Kindness – Dr David Hamilton]()
How to be Happier and Change the World with Kindness – Dr David Hamilton
How to be Happier and Change the World with Kindness – Dr David Hamilton
Join Dr David Hamilton for an inspiring evening as he explores the amazing power of kindness and self-love to transform our lives - and shares science-based tips that make a difference. Discover how to experience more self-love (and why this isn't selfish). Learn amazing ways that your mind can heal your body.
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![EQUAL Launch – Towards Race Equality within the CJS]()
EQUAL Launch – Towards Race Equality within the CJS
EQUAL Launch – Towards Race Equality within the CJS
The Young Review Independent Advisory Group's new phase launch meeting. With Chair Iqbal Wahhab OBE, Nina Champion of the Criminal Justice Alliance, Tanya O'Carroll, BTEG and friends.
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![The Universal Declaration at 70]()
The Universal Declaration at 70
The Universal Declaration at 70
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the UN 70 years ago in December. Natalie Samarasinghe – Executive Director of United Nations Association – UK – will describe its history and look at its current threats and challenges.
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![Seminar on Extended Suicide]()
Seminar on Extended Suicide
Seminar on Extended Suicide
Come along for an academic discussion about Extended Suicide – the rare but devastating phenomenon when a person kills others and then him- or her- self. Speakers will include Professor John Gunn, Professor Marieke Liem, Dr Peter Hadyn Smith, Dr Sandra Flynn and Dr Frank Farnham.
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![Simon Callaghan]()
Simon Callaghan
Simon Callaghan
Conway Hall's Director of Music and internationally-acclaimed concert pianist Simon Callaghan recently released his second disc for Hyperion's Romantic Piano Concerto series. He presents a programme of his favourite music, from the drama of Beethoven's 'Pathetique' Sonata to Schubert's virtuosic 'Wanderer' Fantasy. Free entry for those aged 8-25.
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![Thinking on Sunday: Drawbridge Britain – Where Did the Hostile Environment Against Immigrants Come From?]()
Thinking on Sunday: Drawbridge Britain – Where Did the Hostile Environment Against Immigrants Come From?
Thinking on Sunday: Drawbridge Britain – Where Did the Hostile Environment Against Immigrants Come From?
1n 1948, the HMS Windrush docked in Essex carrying hundreds of British citizens from the Caribbean. 70 years later, it emerged that our government had started denying healthcare and housing to some of the families. Russell Hargrave asks, what were the roots of the Windrush crisis, and how did the government get things so badly wrong?
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![Bright Stars]()
Bright Stars
Bright Stars
Bright Stars jumpstarts the festive season in this Christmas concert presented by the International Culture and Arts Exchange London, featuring Haraya Choir with special guest Holborn Community Orchestra. A wonderful evening to hear and enjoy Christmas favourites and classics with other beautiful songs of love and hope.
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![Women in Motion with Zosia Jo]()
Women in Motion with Zosia Jo
Women in Motion with Zosia Jo
This event is part of When women gather ... a public programme of events connected to Grace Gelder's photography exhibition at Conway Hall which has been curated with Marianne Mulvey. The exhibition runs from November 9th to January 31st.
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![Starting the Conversation – Exploring the Potential of Integrative Medicine]()
Starting the Conversation – Exploring the Potential of Integrative Medicine
Starting the Conversation – Exploring the Potential of Integrative Medicine
Explore developments in Integrative Medicine (IM) from forward-thinking countries that are spearheading the change in cancer treatment, as well as sharing exciting developments which are taking place in the UK.
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![Peter Tatchell: Campaigning for a Civil Commitment Pact]()
Peter Tatchell: Campaigning for a Civil Commitment Pact
Peter Tatchell: Campaigning for a Civil Commitment Pact
Join LGBT Humanists for their November event, where they’ll be joined by tireless human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, who will be discussing his campaign for an alternative to marriage and civil partnerships.
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![Annie Besant and the Liberal, Radical, Socialist and Feminist Opposition to Birth Control in the 19th Century]()
Annie Besant and the Liberal, Radical, Socialist and Feminist Opposition to Birth Control in the 19th Century
Annie Besant and the Liberal, Radical, Socialist and Feminist Opposition to Birth Control in the 19th Century
The story of birth control is usually told as one of almost linear progress against blinkered bigotry. Deborah Lavin reveals how opposition to contraception may have been blinkered and bigoted, but it was also often liberal, radical, socialist and feminist.
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![Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Debate – This House Believes That Exams have had Their Day]()
Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Debate – This House Believes That Exams have had Their Day
Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Debate – This House Believes That Exams have had Their Day
The seventh event of our Out-of-the-Box Thinking series will explore through debate whether "Exams have had their Day" in our education system. Education campaigner and film-maker Madeleine Holt will speak for the motion, and Richard Sherif, President of the Association of School and College Leaders, will speak against it.
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![New Zealand String Quartet]()
New Zealand String Quartet
New Zealand String Quartet
Having recently celebrated their 30th anniversary, the New Zealand String Quartet has since played all over the world to great acclaim. The quartet will perform an all-Beethoven programme, charting the journey of his string quartets through three different periods. Free entry for those aged 8-25 courtesy of CAVATINA.
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![Thinking on Sunday: Secrets and Lies – The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories]()
Thinking on Sunday: Secrets and Lies – The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Thinking on Sunday: Secrets and Lies – The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Karen Douglas will discuss why conspiracy theories are popular, who is more likely to believe them (and why), and what some of the potential consequences of conspiracy theories are for politics, health, and the environment.
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![Reel Rock Film Tour – London]()
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![Blasphemy, the Individual and the State: From Historical Flashpoint to Contemporary Grievance]()
Blasphemy, the Individual and the State: From Historical Flashpoint to Contemporary Grievance
Blasphemy, the Individual and the State: From Historical Flashpoint to Contemporary Grievance
Prof David Nash traces the long battle to abolish the Blasphemy Laws in England, from the seventeenth century to their abolition in 2008 and how the concept of blasphemy affects us all today.
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![Monte Piano Trio]()
Monte Piano Trio
Monte Piano Trio
Monte Piano Trio return to Conway Hall as part of their short tour. At the heart of their programme is an arrangement of Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht, inspired by Richard Dehmel's poem about a couple walking through a dark, moonlit forest. Free entry for those aged 8-25 courtesy of CAVATINA.
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![Landscape Citizenships Symposium]()
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![Burnout – Can We Prevent it? – Presented by Camilla Ghazala]()
Burnout – Can We Prevent it? – Presented by Camilla Ghazala
Burnout – Can We Prevent it? – Presented by Camilla Ghazala
Burnout and other associated health issues are gathering extraordinary momentum particularly with frontline employees. Why do we do this highly pressurised, persistently demanding work which requires enormous breadth and depth of skill and who is responsible for our wellbeing? Camilla Ghazala will discuss whether we can really avoid burnout.
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![The Hexham Heads]()
The Hexham Heads
The Hexham Heads
Join Richard MacLean Smith, creator of the ‘world’s spookiest podcast’ Unexplained as he takes you on an atmospheric journey through the extraordinary tale of the Hexham Heads. The heads seem to move themselves and strange creatures were witnessed stalking the homes of anybody that housed the bizarre artefacts.
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![Sunday Assembly LATES]()
Sunday Assembly LATES
Sunday Assembly LATES
We are so excited to introduce our second ever Sunday Assembly LATES, where we have not one but TWO speakers joining us: psychotherapist, author and presenter Malcom Stern and self love and relationship coach Sarah Adefehinti, as well as the incredible Lonan Jenkins from the Embers Collective doing some storytelling for us!
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