Join the Calathea Quartet, a brilliant international ensemble from the Royal Academy of Music, as they make their debut at Conway Hall next Sunday, November 24! 🎻✨ Prepare for an unforgettable evening with works by Dvořák, Fanny Mendelssohn and Felix Mendelssohn.
🗓️ Nov 24 - 6.30 PM
🎟️ Tickets from £7 | Under 26 FREE
🔗 Book: https://loom.ly/WN3N55w
Is love truly binary?
In this eye-opening talk, Dr Julia Shaw, author of Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality, and asexual activist Yasmin Benoit dive into the complexities of love, identity, and the spectrum beyond traditional labels.
From uncovering hidden histories to challenging stereotypes, they explore what it means to embrace love and life outside the binary.
🔗 You can catch the full video for this talk on our Conway Hall Player for £2: https://loom.ly/584bk6U
The story of the woman whose hands grew back “in the company of people who loved her.”
Mythologist Dr. Martin Shaw revealed ancient myths from his book Smoke Hole at his October talk at Conway Hall. Can these timeless stories help us navigate life today? Is love truly a healer?
Either way, we “love” the beauty in the sentiment.
This event was in partnership with Chelsea Green Publishing.
Check out the rest of our Autumn talks here: https://loom.ly/ynn1cQE
📚 Join Helen King, renowned historian and Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at The Open University, as she challenges long-standing ideas about what women’s bodies can and cannot do.
From ancient Greece to today, she examines how medicine and religion have shaped our understanding of female anatomy. Discover the gatekeeping roles they’ve played over women’s organs and uncover surprising insights about everything from the clitoris to the womb.
🗓️ 24th Nov 2024 - 3PM
🎟️ In-person & online tickets available.
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/OORVBcE
#feminism #history #womensbodies #londonevents #genderstudies
Is it possible to say more by saying less? 🤔
In #EthicsFirst Dr. Jim Walsh delves into the irony of words and the power of silence, exploring art, music and even YouTube’s most soothing DIY videos. Discover how the likes of Rothko and Pollock sought to remove titles and explanations to let viewers truly see.
Learn more: https://www.conwayhall.org.uk/blogs/2024/10/ethicsfirst-08-words/
Get ready for Divination Day—an exciting dive into Tarot, astrology and more! 🔮
As part of the event, Kelly-Ann Maddox, an award-winning Tarot reader and witchcraft mentor, will show how Tarot can empower your choices, enhance your wellbeing and offer clarity in uncertain times. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned Tarot reader, her talk will inspire fresh perspectives and encourage you to embrace your inner magic. Don’t miss out!
📅 16th Nov 2024 - 11AM
🎟️ Tickets £19 • Living Support/Students £13
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/Zoszqnk
#tarot #londonevents #wellbeing
This Sunday, experience British classics with the Magnard Ensemble, featuring works by Gipps, Vaughan Williams and Dodgson! Oboist Mana Shibata shares what she’s most excited to perform 🎶
🗓️ 27 Oct - 5:30PM
🎟️ Tickets: Standard £14 | Living Support/NHS Discount £7 | Members £12 | Under 26 FREE
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/EILfy6M
In his recent conversation with Evie King at the 'Life, Death and the Human Art of Undertaking' event, Ru Callender shared a fascinating story about a young girl in a coma who passed away only after her family found the strength to say goodbye.
🎟️ Discover our upcoming events here: https://loom.ly/ynn1cQE
#undertaking #ukevents #grief #conversation #London #Londonevents #ethics #interestingstories #interestingthings
How can video games' powerful influence be used to challenge status quo and promote equality over materialism? 🎮🌍
Join games critic Marijam Did, in conversation with game designer and writer Daniel Griliopoulos, as they explore video games' evolving impact and potential to shape a better future.
🗓️ 13th Nov 2024 - 6.30PM
🎟️ In-person & online tickets.
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/sTKI_VQ
#conwayhall #videogames #londonevents
Eleanor Morton on relating to history and how it wasn't as bleak as we tend to think. People found ways to have fun, even in the darkest of times.
This clip is from our recent event, Life Lessons from Historical Women, featuring Eleanor Morton, J Draper and Louise Raw at Conway Hall on October 3.
🎟️ Discover upcoming Conway Hall events here: https://loom.ly/ynn1cQE
#conwayhall #comedy #history #Londonevents #historicalwomen #womeninhistory #londonhistory #eleanormorton #historylovers #womensrights #historyfacts #matchgirls
Could Boris Johnson have been the greatest Prime Minister Britain’s ever had? 🤔 Sir Anthony Seldon poses the question—but you'll have to but you'll have to join us to hear what he really thinks!
Join renowned historian and political commentator Sir Anthony Seldon, along with comedian Lucien Young, for an engaging discussion on the chaos, controversies and legacy of Boris Johnson.
🗓️ 16th Oct 2024 - 6.30 PM
🎟️ In-person & online tickets available
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/gbu3PUY
#borisjohnson #londonevents #politics #comedy
What if the idea of mob mentality is nothing more than a convenient myth? 🤔
Join us for a special Ethical Matters talk as part of Bloomsbury Festival, where Dan Hancox challenges everything we thought we knew about crowds. He reveals how they have not only shaped the modern world but continue to drive culture, democracy, and connection.
Discover why those in power often fear the potential of crowds and how they may hold the key to understanding what it means to be human.
🗓️ 20th October 2024 - 3PM
🎟️ In-person tickets: £10 • £7
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/i9ENOuk
