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Greek Tragedy in Ancient Performance: The Case of Euripides’ Medea

The Hellenic Centre London 18, 16 Paddington St, ONLINE, United Kingdom

Greek tragedies are often seen as poetic texts, but it’s important to remember that they were originally written to be performed, not just read. Bringing these […]

£2 – £3

Pioneers of Graphic Design: Mucha, Teige, Sutnar, and Šašek

Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, Select a State, United Kingdom

The history of both Czech and global graphic design would be incomplete without the groundbreaking contributions of Czech artists whose work transcended borders and shaped visual […]

£5

Understanding the Roots of Populism in Central Europe and Beyond

Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, Select a State, United Kingdom

How have rural uprisings and peasant movements shaped modern Central and Eastern European history—and what can they reveal about populism today? In The Last Peasant War: […]

£5

Beyond Words

Institut français in London 17 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom

From 5 to 17 May, the Institut français goes Beyond Words and takes us on a literary journey through discussions, readings, and screenings. Audiences can expect […]

£5 – £10

Anne Berest: Gabriële

Institut français in London 17 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom

Meet French author Anne Berest (The Postcard), who co-wrote with her sister Claire Berest, Gabriële, an atmospheric, exuberant novel based on the life of their great grandmother. It tells […]

£10

Philippe Sands & Bruno Patino in the Shadows of Justice

Institut français in London 17 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom

Join Franco-British lawyer and author Philippe Sands as he presents his book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Through a compelling blend […]

£10

Victor Hugo: Astonishing Drawings

Institut français, London 17 Queensbery Pl, Kensington, United Kingdom

Victor Hugo was one of France’s greatest writers and human rights advocates. In private, his refuge was drawing. Hugo’s ink and wash visions of imaginary castles, […]

£12

Women in Focus: Juliet Vopěnka Navrátilová

Czech Centre 30 Kensington Palace Gardens , London, United Kingdom

The next edition of the Czech Centre’s Women in Focus series takes a unique turn—this time delving into the deeply personal and spiritual. Juliet Vopěnka Navrátilová, […]

£5

War, Democracy and Resistance: the Stakes for Ukraine Today

Institut français in London 17 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom

The French Institute is proud to present an exceptional evening dedicated to Ukraine’s ongoing geopolitical challenges and cultural resilience.  Join a panel discussion featuring leading voices—renowned […]

Greece’s Gender Divide: Unmasking the Crisis of Femicides

The Hellenic Centre 16-18 Paddington St , London, United Kingdom

Join us for a discussion with an all-female panel of academics from the UK and Greece discussing the gender divide and femicides in Greece. The forum […]

£2 – £3

Women in Focus: Sara Polak

Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, Select a State, United Kingdom

The guest of the next edition of the Czech Centre’s Women in Focus series will be Sara Polak, an archaeologist, evolutionary anthropologist, and technology innovator whose […]

£5

Photographer John Donat in 1960s Crete

The Hellenic Centre 16-18 Paddington St , London, United Kingdom

Travelling to Crete after completing his studies at the Architectural Association, John Donat found on the island the inspiration to redirect his career from architecture to […]

£2 – £3

Voices for Freedom: An Evening with Oleksandra Matviichuk

Institut français in London 17 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom

Join Oleksandra Matviichuk, winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, for a charity event supporting war-affected communities in Ukraine. Oleksandra Matviichuk, has been a major figure […]

Albert Kner – Artist, Icon, Legend

Hungarian Cultural Centre 10 Maiden Lane, London, London, United Kingdom

Join us for a special evening celebrating the book Albert Kner: Artist, Icon, Legend: Discovering His Legacy in Industrial Design, co-authored by Robert Elton Brooker III and […]

Free