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Performance Workshop: Materials for the Moment – Improvisation in Performance
Performance Workshop: Materials for the Moment – Improvisation in Performance
Come and spend an evening with some of the best, brightest and most inspiring theatre, dance and movement practitioners in the country. Learn new skills, release hidden talents, improve your practice and create new work.
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Valentine’s Day Opera Gala
Valentine’s Day Opera Gala
Ilona Domnich - soprano Mario Sofroniou - tenor Simon Wallfisch - baritone Simon Callaghan - pianoJoin us for a romantic evening of arias and duets from La bohème, Rigoletto, Die Zauberflöte, Les Pêcheurs de perles and more popular operas.
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New Economics as if People Mattered
New Economics as if People Mattered
In a tantalising talk Jonathan Essex will describe such a ‘circular economy’- with recycling at its core? How will it affect our relationship not just with our environment, but with each other, and with the rest of the world?
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The EU: Why Trade Unionists Should Vote to Leave
The EU: Why Trade Unionists Should Vote to Leave
Loss of sovereignty, privatisation, TTIP, attacks on wages, threats to peace – the EU has been a disaster for Britain, for the working class, and for trade unions. Make sure the real voice of British workers is heard. Come and discuss. All welcome.
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London is Dating: City Love and Urban Lust
London is Dating: City Love and Urban Lust
Dating in London: a dive into a wide ocean of fabulous fish people, a smouldering melting pot of hot humanity or an anxious, hectic meat market of cold flesh? With February flushing our cheeks for Valentine’s Day we take a look at lovin’ in the city.
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CraftNet London
CraftNet London
Join CraftNet and the Crafts Council for an afternoon exploring partnership and collaborations in craft practice. Craft makers and other creative professionals frequently work in partnerships, and this networking event will present case studies on collaborative working to spark discussion about different models for making work.
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Labour, Trident and Foreign Policy: Labour CND Conference 2016
Labour, Trident and Foreign Policy: Labour CND Conference 2016
Labour CND is delighted to announce a conference in London on January 30th 2016 to discuss the Labour Party's approach to Trident and foreign policy in the light of the election of Jeremy Corbyn.
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Brands for the Planet with Greenpeace
Brands for the Planet with Greenpeace
Focusing on the recent efforts of their long-running Save The Arctic Campaign, Greenpeace Head of Art & Editorial Mel Evans will be joined by fellow Arctic campaigner Elena Polisano. They'll divulge their insights on how to build world-saving efforts into the creative strategies of the brands you work with.
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London Thinks – Why Do We Believe?
London Thinks – Why Do We Believe?
London Thinks has gathered experts in psychology, religion and cults to explore the idea of belief. Why do we believe the things we do? Are we genetically programmed to believe in the supernatural, or is belief socially imposed upon us from a young age? Were Abrahamic religious texts always considered to be the word of God or is religious literalism a modern invention? Samira Ahmed chairs as our panelists discuss these ideas and more in our first London Thinks of 2016.
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Theodore Zeldin on Life’s Hidden Pleasures
Theodore Zeldin on Life’s Hidden Pleasures
Are we fully alive? Or do we merely survive, repeating the same gestures, following the same itinerary that others have fixed for us, commuting to the same office every day?Acclaimed philosopher Theodore Zeldin thinks you have the answers, if only you will let him ask you the right questions.
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Beat the ‘Blue Monday Blues’: Lessons From Mindfulness and Positive Psychology
Beat the ‘Blue Monday Blues’: Lessons From Mindfulness and Positive Psychology
January 25th, 'Blue Monday', is meant to be the most depressing day of the year. On the eve of Blue Monday, Elvis Langley will look at research findings that reveal what makes us truly happy.
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Passive Aggression & Sulking in Relationships
Passive Aggression & Sulking in Relationships
Professor Windy Dryden will present a seminar on dealing with Passive aggression and sulking In Relationships. This will be followed by some live sessions with volunteers, hopefully relating to the topic of passive aggression and sulking.
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Performance Workshop: Creating Performance Using Movement And Text
Performance Workshop: Creating Performance Using Movement And Text
Led by Lydia Cottrell, this workshop is open to everybody. Learn new skills, release hidden talents, improve your practice and create new work.
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The Donaldson Lecture – Grayson Perry
The Donaldson Lecture – Grayson Perry
Award-winning artist Grayson Perry CBE will deliver the inaugural Donaldson Lecture, launching a programme of special events celebrating 175 years of architectural education at The Bartlett School of Architecture, the founding school of The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment.
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An Atheist and a Muslim in Conversation: Overcoming Differences, Challenging Fundamentalism and Promoting Secular Values
An Atheist and a Muslim in Conversation: Overcoming Differences, Challenging Fundamentalism and Promoting Secular Values
In this intriguing and timely event, two high profile figures Tehamina Kazi and Boyd Sleator will discuss these important issues impacting our society today.
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How to be the Best Person in the World AND Save the Planet
How to be the Best Person in the World AND Save the Planet
Fresh and exciting ways, that you, (yes you!) can not only become the best person in the world by opening up your heart and letting the sunshine in, but how you can also help save the planet and the future at the same time!
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Sunday Assembly London – Family!
Sunday Assembly London – Family!
Sunday Assembly is a free event, we simply ask for donations from people who can so we can keep it free for people who can'. As well as this awesome talk, we will be celebrating the Yuletide with some belters of festive songs and enjoying some much deserved tea and cake afterwards.
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Gala Fundraising Concert: A Mozart Celebration
Gala Fundraising Concert: A Mozart Celebration
Martyn Jackson - violin Simon Callaghan - pianoMozart: Sonata for Piano & Violin in G K379 Mozart: Violin Concerto No.5 in A K219 Mozart: Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor K466This event will be hosted by Petroc Trelawny, presenter of BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast.
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