Monday 18 February 2019:  “The Inner World of Harry Potter” Why are children across the world so fascinated by this magical boy?  Is it because the stories are in touch with the unconscious desires and fears of ordinary children?  Michael … Continue reading →

Monday January 21:  “30 years of the White Bear Theatre” Michael Kingsbury, artistic director and founder, tells the story of Kennington’s award-winning pub theatre.  One of London’s leading (and longest established) pub theatres, it is a space where risks can … Continue reading →

Monday 10 December (note date!) – Our annual Winter Party “The colourful history of City & Guilds Art School”  Principal Tamiko O’Brien tells how the art school has championed contemporary fine art, historic carving and conservation since 1854. Founded as a … Continue reading →

Our next talk is on Monday 19 November Christopher Woodward, Director of the Garden Museum, will describe the rationale behind the re-modelling of the museum, the exciting excavation finds, and the long-term loan of items from the original Tradescant Ark. … Continue reading →