BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EUNIC UK - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EUNIC UK X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://euniclondon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EUNIC UK REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20251013T093611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T093616Z UID:10005392-1761152400-1761159600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Vaclav Havel European Dialogues / Growth and Inequality in Central Europe: Between Havel’s Vision and Today’s Cleavages DESCRIPTION:Join us for a third edition of the annual Václav Havel European Dialogues\, a global series of discussions inspired by Havel’s enduring legacy organised jointly by the Czech Centre London\, SSEES and the Research Centre for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs). \n\nOver the last three decades\, the Central European countries have experienced some of the fastest economic growths in the world. The region has joined the ranks of highly developed countries\, and its citizens are wealthier and living longer than ever before. In Czechia\, this transformation was closely tied to the democratic ideals articulated by Václav Havel\, whose vision of an open society and civic responsibility shaped the country’s path during the early years of transition. Yet\, within a generation\, Central Europe has also moved from being one of the most egalitarian regions in Europe to one of the most unequal. This indicates that the growth has not benefited all equally. What are the sources of the Central European miracle\, and who are its main beneficiaries? What are the consequences of the increasing inequalities for these societies\, especially in the context of growing political polarisation? How can we ensure that future growth in the region will be inclusive? \nThe event will be moderated by Jessie Barton Hronešová and will feature an esteemed panel of speakers\, including Zsoka Koczan\, Lead Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development\, Lubomír Lízal\, economist and former director of CERGE-EI\, Prague\, Pawel Bukowski\, co-director of the new Research Center for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs)\, and a word of welcome by Přemysl Pela\, the director of the Czech Center in London. \nAbout the speakers: \nZsoka Koczan is Associate Director\, Lead Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. At the EBRD\, she edits the Regional Economic Prospects\, which review the latest economic developments in the EBRD regions\, works on the Transition Report\, EBRD’s annual flagship publication\, and runs the Life in Transition Survey\, a large household survey covering 44 economies. Prior to joining the EBRD\, she worked as an economist at the International Monetary Fund in the European and the Research Departments\, primarily on the World Economic Outlook. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge \nPaweł Bukowski is a Lecturer in Economics at the University College London and the Polish Academy of Sciences. Also affiliated with the London School of Economics. He is a Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Places\, Identities and Memories (PIMs) at UCL. His research focuses on socio-economic inequalities and labour economics. He has won multiple international research grants\, founded an expert group – Dobrobyt na Pokolenia and is a member of Concilium Civitas – a group of influential Polish social scientists working abroad. His book\, “Inequalities a’la Polonaise”\, won the Puls Biznesu Scientific Economics Book of the Year 2024 and the Marcin Król Prize 2025\, given for a significant contribution to the humanities and social sciences. \nLubomír Lízal has been a member of the Czech National Bank Board in 2011-2017; the Board is bank governing body and monetary policy committee. Since 1993 he has worked as a researcher at the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. In 2003–2008 he has been Director of both the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences and CERGE\, Charles University. He is a member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University\, and other scientific boards. He was a member of the National Economic Council of the Government. In years 2018-2019 he has served as the President of the Anglo-American University in Prague. Currently he is an associate professor at the Czech Technical University and at the University of Finance and Administration.\nMr Lízal graduated at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University. In 1998 he obtained a PhD in economics at CERGE\, Charles University and in 2006 he qualified as an associate professor in economics at Charles University. In his research he has focused on transition and environmental economics\, recently also on energy economics. \nJessie Barton Hronešová is a Lecturer in Political Sociology at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies\, UCL\, and Co-Director of the Centre for Study of Places\, Identities and Memories. In her work\, she focuses on victimhood narratives\, the politics of memory\, transitional justice and dealing with the past in Central and Southeast Europe. She is particularly interested in the political uses of emotionally charged and traumatic memories as well as how victims and survivors navigate politics. She is the author of The Struggle of Redress: Victim Capital in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2020) and Post-War Ethno-National Identities of Young People in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2012) and co-editor of The Nexus between Democracy\, Collective Identity Formation\, and EU Enlargement (2011). From 2019 to 2021 she was the ESRC Postdoctoral research Fellow at the University of Oxford and then a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at UNC Chapel Hill and Ca’ Foscari. Outside of academia\, she is a frequent policy advisor and consultant in international development in Central and Southeast Europe. \nPřemysl Pela is the Director of the Czech Centre London and the Programme Director of Czechia EXPO 2025 in Osaka. Premysl has served as the Director of the Czech Center in New York and worked for\, among others\, the Charles University’s CERGE-EI Institute and the Czech Academy of Sciences. In the private sector\, he has held various international top managerial roles. He also headed the Strategy and Innovation Department at the Czech Centre’s HQ in Prague and developed innovative projects presenting scientific creativity through advanced digital technology. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Ostrava University and has completed academic and professional programmes in New York University\, Michigan University and the Civil Management College in London. \n\nFree entry\, REGISTER HERE URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/vaclav-havel-european-dialogues-growth-and-inequality-in-central-europe-between-havels-vision-and-todays-cleavages/ LOCATION:Czech Centre\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens \, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Learn,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/05f952bb92366cfcd834defa421672d0.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T163141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163142Z UID:10005377-1760727600-1760731200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:In Conversation: Christina Mitrentse and Fiona Mouzakitis with Stephen Emmerson DESCRIPTION:Join us for a breakfast reception\, followed by a conversation hosted by curators Christina Mitrentse and Fiona Mouzakitis\, alongside artist Stephen Emmerson. The talk will explore the interactive exhibition BOOKMORPHS: Artists’ Books from Greece and the UK\, which brings together 44 artists’ books and objects by contributors from both countries. A Q&A session will follow the discussion.  \nThe exhibition marks the first comprehensive presentation in London of contemporary artists’ books by Greek and British visual artists in dialogue.   \nParticipating artists: Eleni Angelou\, Nikos Arvanitis\, Rania Bellou\, David Blackmore\, Sarah Bodman\, Ismini Bonatsou\, BOOKEND – Matt Hale & Nick Cash\, Maria Bourbou\, Thodoros Brouskomatis\, Jonathan Callan\, Natassa Chelioti – Naga\, Ioanna Delfino\, Joe Devlin\, Anna Dimitriou\, Stephen Emmerson\, SJ Fowler\, Michael Hampton\, Rowena Hughes\, Inscription Journal (Gill Partington\, Simon Morris\, Adam Smyth)\, Antonia Iroidou\, Eleni Kastrinogianni\, Peggy Kliafa\, Alexia Kokkinou\, Georgia Kotretsos\, Nikos Kryonidis\, Vasiliki Lefkaditi\, Eleni Maragaki\, Kyriaki Mavrogeorgi\, Despina Meimaroglou\, Christina Mitrentse\, Fiona Mouzakitis\, Kiki Perivolari\, Stamatis Schizakis\, Ifigeneia Sdoukou\, Christina Sgouromiti\, Danai Simou\, Dimitris Skourogiannis\, Annetta Spanoudaki\, Nectarios Stamatopoulos\, Despina Stavrou\, Aris Stoidis\, Evangelos Tasios\, Yannis Tzortzis\, Leonie Yagdjoglou.  \nImage: Stephen Emmerson URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/in-conversation-christina-mitrentse-and-fiona-mouzakitis-with-stephen-emmerson/ LOCATION:The Hellenic Centre London\, 18\, 16 Paddington St\, ONLINE\, W1U 5AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Stephen_Emmerson3-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hellenic Centre":MAILTO:info@helleniccentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20251013T092700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T092703Z UID:10005393-1760713200-1760716800@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Sense of Calm guided tour - With artist Laura Medcalf DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Laura Medcalf’s solo exhibition SENSE OF CALM on the 17th October at 3.00 pm. As the solo show reaches its final days\, this event will provide one last chance to interact with Medcalf’s meditative works and to learn more about her practice firsthand.\n\nCoinciding with Frieze week\, this guided tour will serve as the finissage of our third exhibition\, SENSE OF CALM\, with special insight and engagement from the artist herself.\n\nAmid the movement and energy of Trafalgar Square\, SENSE OF CALM offers a moment to pause\, a space to step away from the city’s fast pace and into something slower\, elemental\, and immersive. In this solo exhibition\, British-Hungarian multidisciplinary artist Laura Medcalf transforms the Liszt Institute London’s gallery into a space of stillness and presence\, shaped by open waters\, soil\, and sunlight.\n\nThe exhibition explores how art can become more than an object of observation\, a space for stillness and inner calm. Built from organic elements\, the works establish a delicate balance between the rhythms of nature and human perception\, offering an opportunity for reflection\, renewal\, and a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.\n\nIn a world that rarely slows down\, SENSE OF CALM invites viewers to pause. To listen. To feel the flow. To follow the traces of light. To look beyond the surface\, towards the quiet\, invisible forces that shape us all.\n\nIn collaboration with Art Embassy Network. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/sense-of-calm-guided-tour-with-artist-laura-medcalf/ LOCATION:Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre London\, 17-19 Cockspur St.\, London \, SW1Y 5BL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SOC_guided-tour_website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre London":MAILTO:info@hungary.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250918T084903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T084905Z UID:10005381-1760641200-1760652000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Echoes of Exile: A Family’s Odyssey through the Holocaust and Cold War DESCRIPTION:Book launch conversation with Daniela Spenser\, chaired by Jana Burešová \n\n\n\n \n\nJoin us for a compelling evening with historian and anthropologist Daniela Grollová Spenser\, as she discusses her new book Echoes of Exile: A Family’s Odyssey through the Holocaust and Cold War.\n\nBlending personal history with political insight\, Spenser traces three generations of her family across some of the most turbulent chapters of the 20th century: from the devastation of the Holocaust and wartime imprisonment\, through the vibrant intellectual and political life of 1960s Czechoslovakia\, to the trauma of exile after the 1968 Soviet invasion. At the heart of the story are her mother\, translator Ruth Tosková\, and her stepfather\, editor and journalist Vladimír Tosek\, whose lives intertwined with prominent figures such as Jiří Pelikán and the émigré journal Listy.\n\nThe book—published in Czech by Argo (2025) and in English by the University of Alabama Press (2025)—offers a deeply human perspective on survival\, displacement\, and the shifting relationship between political exiles and Czech society after 1989.\n\nThe conversation will be chaired by Jana Burešová and will open a window into how private lives intersect with history on a global scale.\n\nAbout the author:\nDaniela Spenser is a fellow at CIESAS (Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social) in Mexico City. She is also the author of The Impossible Triangle: Mexico\, Soviet Russia\, and the United States in the 1920sand Stumbling Its Way Through Mexico: The Early Years of the Communist International.\n\nSupported by the BCSA.\n\n Admission: 5 (+ Eventbrite fee) URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/echoes-of-exile-a-familys-odyssey-through-the-holocaust-and-cold-war/ LOCATION:Czech Cente at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, Select a State\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Literature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-15.47.36.png ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre London":MAILTO:info@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T163454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163454Z UID:10005375-1760641200-1760641200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:RUSH(ES) by Alexandra Bachzetsis DESCRIPTION:RUSH(ES) is a compelling new solo performance by renowned Greek-Swiss visual artist and choreographer Alexandra Bachzetsis. Conceived as an introspective journey\, RUSH(ES) confronts behavioural taboos and interrogates the commodification of desire — constructed and deconstructed through the moving body.    \nRUSH(ES) is characterised by rapid transformations that push the body to its limits\, reflecting pleasure\, joy\, solitude and anxiety through the intense physicality of the performer. In the process of corporeal metamorphosis\, Bachzetsis navigates her body so that it ceases to be human and morphs into something else – an animal\, an object\, a tool.  \nIn this solo performance\, the audience is invited to perceive\, examine and experience these physical transformations as a reflection of the collective consciousness. RUSH(ES) thus aims to evoke intuitive\, immediate responses to music\, space\, text and the actions of the body\, taking both performer and audience into a heightened state of awareness and transformation.  \nBlending autofiction and auto–documentation\, the piece invites both performer and audience into a heightened state of awareness and transformation.  \nThe performance will take place on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October 2025 at 19:00. This is the London premiere of RUSH(ES) and spaces are limited. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/rushes-by-alexandra-bachzetsis/2025-10-16/ LOCATION:The Hellenic Centre\, 16-18 Paddington St \, London\, W1U 5AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design-2-1132x0-c-default.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Hellenic Centre":MAILTO:info@helleniccentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250929T111034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T165335Z UID:10005387-1760626800-1760643000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of UNESCO's Convention 2005 DESCRIPTION:EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) and the UK Coalition for Cultural Diversity warmly invite you to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of UNESCO’s 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. \n\n\n\nOur distinguished guests\, include: \n\n\n\nJo Platt – MP and Labour member of the Culture\, Media and Sport Committee \n\n\n\nDelphine Jenart – Belgian visionary on creative strategy for AI \n\n\n\nHelen Epega – inspirational Nigerian / English opera singer and composer  \n\n\n\nDelyth Thomas – Bafta nominated film director  \n\n\n\nDeborah Annetts – CEO of The Independent Society of Musicians. \n\n\n\nThe event will end with a performance by the wonderful One World Orchestra. \n\n\n\nSupported by: The Cyprus High Commission\, The Embassy of Greece in the UK\, The Embassy or Ireland in the UK and WBI-Embassy of Belgium.  \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers: \n\n\n\nDeborah AnnettsDeborah is the Chief Executive of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)\, and former Chair of both ERA and Fair Trials International. She has also been Chair of the Creators’ Rights Alliance. She has led the ISM in a programme of growth and change and has seen the membership more than double in recent years to 11\,000. She is a fearless campaigner. Under her watch\, the ISM has developed a strong advocacy\, policy and research function covering issues such as AI\, Brexit\, music and diversity.Prior to working at the ISM\, Deborah worked as an expert employment lawyer specialising in discrimination law\, with 15 years’ experience in the City of London.She is an Honorary Research Fellow at Queen Mary University\, has been named by Woman’s Hour on its power list of women working in music\, and was also named on the Music Week Roll of Honour in 2022. \n\n\n\nHelen EpegaHelen Epega is a writer\, librettist and composer\, best known for creating Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera\, the world’s first opera in Pidgin English. Creating works as The Venus Bushfires\, she blends lyrical storytelling with African percussion and classical forms to explore identity\, cultural memory and accessibility. This year\, she wrote Of Earth and Quill\, a one-woman opera debuting at Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival.Her work has toured internationally and been featured by BBC\, CNN\, The Guardian and VICE Magazine. Helen is Chair of the Risk Committee and is committed to expanding the reach of inclusive\, cross-cultural storytelling. \n\n\n\nDelphine JénartAs a digital creativity ecosystem builder at KIKK (Belgium)\, Delphine Jénart is a dedicated advocate and strategic consultant in the cultural and creative industries\, leveraging over 20 years of expertise in cultural engineering\, digital cultures\, ecosystem facilitation and training to drive innovation and impact within the cultural and creative sectors. \n\n\n\nJo Platt MPJo Platt is the Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Leigh and Atherton.She made history as the first woman MP for Leigh (2017–2019)\, inheriting the seat from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham\, for whom she was local election agent in 2015. Jo returned in 2024\, reclaiming her seat as one of eight Labour “retreads.”Jo has worked in advertising and marketing as well as serving as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at Wigan Council (2014–17); PPS to Angela Rayner (2017–18); and Shadow Cabinet Office Minister (2018–19). Between terms\, she led the regeneration of a cotton mill in Leigh into a hub of small businesses and cultural organisations.Now back in Parliament\, she serves on several Select Committees and APPGs\, including the Culture\, Media and Sport Select Committee\, and advocates passionately for Leigh and Atherton\, ensuring their voices are heard. \n\n\n\nDelyth ThomasDelyth Thomas is a three-time Bafta-nominated director with credits ranging from dark brooding crime and high-end period drama to iconic family gems. Screen credits include Call The Midwife\, Silent Witness\, Victoria\, Then You Run\, The Story of Tracy Beaker and The Worst Witch. She also works as a voice director on video games.Delyth is a board member of Directors UK and a long-term campaigner for better representation in front of and behind the camera. She was a key contributor to Directors UK gender equality reports Who’s Calling The Shots. She is also co-founder of the workplace culture app Call it! which allows users to check in anonymously once a day to let employers know if they have any concerns regarding working conditions\, safeguarding\, health and safety\, or if they have experienced bullying or harassment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the organisers: \n\n\n\nThe UK Coalition for Cultural Diversity (UKCCD) is the UK’s leading civil society network supporting UNESCO’s groundbreaking 2005 Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. It acts as a consultative partner to UNESCO-UK and the UK government on implementing the treaty\, which became law in the UK in 2008. UKCCD is a founder member of the International Federation (IFCCD)\, linking over 600 creator and cultural organisations worldwide\, and works with European partners based in Brussels to strengthen inclusive\, pluralistic cultural policy both online and offline. \n\n\n\nMore info here: https://ficdc.org/en/ \n\n\n\nEUNIC London (European Union National Institutes for Culture) is the network of cultural institutes and embassies from the member states of the European Union in London. A branch of EUNIC Global\, the London network was established in 2007 and now has 37 members\, who share knowledge and resources to promote cooperation and develop partnerships between European nations and UK organisations. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/celebrating-the-20th-anniversary-of-unescos-convention-2005/ LOCATION:The Cyprus High Commission\, 13 St. James’s Square \, London\, SW1Y 4LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/plain-cover.png GEO:51.5074366;-0.1364896 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Cyprus High Commission 13 St. James’s Square London SW1Y 4LB United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 St. James’s Square:geo:-0.1364896,51.5074366 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T163418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163419Z UID:10005374-1760439600-1764349200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:BOOKMORPHS: Artists’ Books from Greece & the UK DESCRIPTION:The interactive exhibition BOOKMORPHS: Artists’ Books from Greece & the UK brings together a diverse selection of artists’ books\, book works\, book-art objects\, limited and multiple editions\, ephemera\, and journals by 44 visual artists\, curators\, publishers\, and theorists from both Greece and the UK. It marks the first comprehensive presentation in London of contemporary artists’ books by Greek and British visual artists in dialogue.  \nBOOKMORPHS borrows its title from a term used by art writer Michael Hampton and aims to foster dialogue and exchange between Greek and British artists.  \nShowcasing a wide range of techniques and media – painting\, printmaking\, drawing\, writing\, poetry\, digital printing\, cutting\, bookbinding\, sculpture\, sound\, and photography – the exhibition highlights the rich materiality and experimental nature of the book as an artistic form.  \nWhat happens when a book’s legibility is disrupted? BOOKMORPHS invites audiences to engage with books through unconventional forms of ‘reading’: holding\, touching\, activating. Here\, books transform into vehicles of unique\, interactive experiences\, allowing visitors to explore the anatomy of the book and connect more intimately with its content.  \nIn re-examining the meaning and history of the codex\, these works address a range of social\, political\, cultural\, ecological\, and gender issues. Personal narratives and subversive themes are reimagined in the artists’ book format\, expanding the ways books can be created\, read\, and understood as cultural artefacts.  \nThe various objects presented in BOOKMORPHS continue to abide by typical bibliographic references\, even though an artist’s book presents a disruption to conventional literary structures. In an age of screen reading and doom-scrolling\, this exhibition seeks to preserve a tactile connection with the book – as text\, as layered object\, and as interactive form.   \nParticipating artists: Eleni Angelou\, Nikos Arvanitis\, Rania Bellou\, David Blackmore\, Sarah Bodman\, Ismini Bonatsou\, BOOKEND – Matt Hale & Nick Cash\, Maria Bourbou\, Thodoros Brouskomatis\, Jonathan Callan\, Natassa Chelioti – Naga\, Ioanna Delfino\, Joe Devlin\, Anna Dimitriou\, Stephen Emmerson\, SJ Fowler\, Michael Hampton\, Rowena Hughes\, Inscription Journal (Gill Partington\, Simon Morris\, Adam Smyth)\, Antonia Iroidou\, Eleni Kastrinogianni\, Peggy Kliafa\, Alexia Kokkinou\, Georgia Kotretsos\, Nikos Kryonidis\, Vasiliki Lefkaditi\, Eleni Maragaki\, Kyriaki Mavrogeorgi\, Despina Meimaroglou\, Christina Mitrentse\, Fiona Mouzakitis\, Kiki Perivolari\, Stamatis Schizakis\, Ifigeneia Sdoukou\, Christina Sgouromiti\, Danai Simou\, Dimitris Skourogiannis\, Annetta Spanoudaki\, Nectarios Stamatopoulos\, Despina Stavrou\, Aris Stoidis\, Evangelos Tasios\, Yannis Tzortzis\, Leonie Yagdjoglou.   \nCurated by Project 2 Athens (Fiona Mouzakitis & Despina Stavrou) and Christina Mitrentse. \nCo-organised and hosted by the Hellenic Centre.  \nLead sponsor Captain Vassilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation. With the support of The A. G. Leventis Foundation. The catalogue is sponsored by The Panayotis & Effie Michelis Foundation.  \nSPECIAL PUBLIC EVENTS   \nTuesday 14 October\, 18:00–21:00  \nExhibition Private View  URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/bookmorphs-artists-books-from-greece-the-uk/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:The Hellenic Centre\, 16-18 Paddington St \, London\, W1U 5AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Hellenic Centre":MAILTO:info@helleniccentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20251013T091804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T091810Z UID:10005389-1760040000-1760047200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Hungarian Music Xchange DESCRIPTION:The multi-Award-winning guitarist/composer Attila László is one of the most popular jazz artists in Hungary. His flowing\, melodic guitar playing has been heard with the likes of Randy Brecker\, Billy Cobham & Peter Erskine as well as with his own highly regarded bands. His many accolades include the Distinguished Artist Award\, Composer of the Year\, and the Gramofon Jazz Prize\, and recently\, 3000 people voted his band Fusion Circus “Band of the Year” and Attila himself “Jazz Guitarist of the Year”. A genuinely great player who will be performing this evening alongside a powerhouse\, groove rhythm section featuring Jim Watson-piano\, Laurence Cottle-bass & Jamie Murray-drums. \n“Attila László…among the best…guitarists…Hungary has to offer” Some Thing Else; “near perfection” All About Jazz \nPresented in association with The Harmónia Műhely Alapítvány and 606 Club. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/hungarian-music-xchange/ LOCATION:606 Jazz Club\, 90 Lots Road\, Chelsea\, London\, SW10 0QD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/606_Website.jpg GEO:51.4784518;-0.1816324 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=606 Jazz Club 90 Lots Road Chelsea London SW10 0QD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=90 Lots Road\, Chelsea:geo:-0.1816324,51.4784518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20251013T091105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T091109Z UID:10005388-1760036400-1760041800@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Theatre Performance: Telephone Conversations with Ernst Jandl DESCRIPTION:The Austrian Cultural Forum London welcomes renowned Austrian playwright Stephan Bruckmeier and his one-man theatre show Telephone Conversations with Ernst Jandl for the first time in London. \nThis play is based on phone calls between Ernst Jandl and his editor Klaus Siblevsky. Towards the end of Jandl’s life\, the telephone was the only medium with which Ernst Jandl could still communicate with the outside world. They talked about everything\, helping us understand how Ernst Jandl lived and worked. The calls were incredibly moving and provided a rare insight into the late Austrian poet and author’s private thoughts and concerns. Later\, they were adapted into a book in cooperation with Jandl’s long-time-partner Friederike Mayröcker. Stephan Bruckmeier\, who knew Ernst Jandl personally and had a close relationship with him since 1988\, adapted the book for the stage. He performed Telephone conversations with Ernst Jandl more than 100 times during its run from 2007–2009. \nOn the occasion of the centenary of Jandl’s birthday\, we are proud to present this intimate play for the first time in London. Don’t miss this very touching\, sometimes funny\, sometimes sad tribute to a famous Austrian wordsmith. \n\nThe performance is fully accessible for a non-German speaking audience. Programmes in English will be provided. \n\n\nWritten by and starring: Stephan Bruckmeier \nMusic: Petra Pirolt (guitar) \n© Kiepenheuer Theaterverlag \n\nStephan Bruckmeier was born in 1962. Since 1985 he worked as a director\, actor and stage designer for theatre in Austria\, Germany\, USA\, Kenya\, Mozambique\, France and Hungary. He directed more than 200 theatre productions. He had close ties to Jandl since 1988. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/theatre-performance-telephone-conversations-with-ernst-jandl/ LOCATION:Austrian Cultural Forum London\, 28 Rutland Gate\, London\, SW7 1PQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Brucki_Schreibtisch_jandl.jpg GEO:51.5001014;-0.1679188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Austrian Cultural Forum London 28 Rutland Gate London SW7 1PQ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28 Rutland Gate:geo:-0.1679188,51.5001014 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250929T113052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T113059Z UID:10005385-1760036400-1760040000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Call Me Stratos: In Conversation with the author DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Chrysoula Georgoula’s debut novel\, followed by a discussion on modern challenges in Greece and a Q&A session. Call Me Stratos follows a man profoundly impacted by Greece’s financial crisis. The novel offers a powerful glimpse into the country’s recent turbulent history—from the Olympic Games to the economic collapse—highlighting the struggles of the working class.\n\nAfter a dramatic divorce\, and at the age of forty-two\, Stratos Achtidis returns to his family home to live with his mother and brother. Humiliated and feeling isolated from family and friends\, he turns to alcohol and reminisces about an over-glorified past. Through Stratos’s eyes\, the reader witnesses the social and economic transformations that have shaped Greek society over the past twenty-five years. The novel explores the struggles of ordinary working-class Greeks\, who have faced profound existential and financial challenges\, and the resulting shifts in their way of life.  \n\nGeorgoula delivers a pitch-perfect portrayal of the male psyche—particularly a certain kind of Greek male—with often brutal authenticity. Call Me Stratos is not just a compelling read; it is a powerful depiction of some of the most significant issues affecting Greek society.\n\nThe conversation will be led by Dr. Liana Giannakopoulou\, Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics\, University of Cambridge.’ \n\nIn collaboration with Istros books.  URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/call-me-stratos-in-conversation-with-the-author/ LOCATION:The Hellenic Centre\, 16-18 Paddington St \, London\, W1U 5AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Stratos-cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Hellenic Centre":MAILTO:info@helleniccentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T160010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T160011Z UID:10005276-1759869000-1759869000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Maria Theresa in Bohemia\, a Talk by Richard Bassett DESCRIPTION:Maria Theresa was the single most powerful woman in eighteenth-century Europe. At the age of just twenty-three she succeeded to the Habsburg domains only to find them contested by almost every European power. Over the next forty years she became a fierce leader and opponent\, as well as a devoted wife and mother to sixteen children.\n\nHer radical reforms transformed central Europe and her lasting legacy continues to reverberate to this day.\n\nTicket price includes a glass of wine.\n\nRichard Bassett\, former Times correspondent in Eastern Europe and author of the widely acclaimed Last Days in Old Europe first travelled to Prague as an architectural historian. He later spent nearly ten years covering events in communist Czechoslovakia including the Velvet Revolution. An expert on Central Europe\, he taught at many European universities and is a Bye-Fellow of Christ’s College\, Cambridge. His latest book is Maria Theresa: Empress\, Yale University Press\, £25.\n\nEVENT ORGANISED WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE EMBASSY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC\n\nAll proceeds raised go towards the care and conservation of Czech heritage.\n\nImage: Empress Maria Theresa by Martin van Meytens (1759)\, Academy of Fine Arts\, Vienna via Creative Commons Wikimedia URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/maria-theresa-in-bohemia-a-talk-by-richard-bassett/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MTheresWidest.jpg GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250916T131927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T135827Z UID:10005380-1759343400-1759350600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Every Minute Motherland Dance Performance + Q&A DESCRIPTION:Every Minute Motherland is a dance performance created by Maciej Kuźmiński and devised using documentary methods in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the ensuing refugee crisis. The piece was developed in collaboration with a Polish-Ukrainian team – including refugees – and dramaturg Paul Bargetto.\nThe work is inspired by the personal stories of the dancers and rooted in extensive laboratory-based research. It explores the effects of trauma\, exile\, and alienation\, framed by broader themes of war\, identity\, and the inescapable forces of history and geography. \nAgainst the numbing backdrop of televised and social media coverage\, the performance shifts our focus to the bodies of the witnesses – their lived experiences transcribed into movement and time\, reaching toward the spirit of ritual and myth. \nFrom Mariupol to Kharkiv\, and across every place touched by war\, artists and cultural institutions have been deliberately targeted in attempts to erase Ukrainian national identity. This project stands as an act of resistance against these crimes and a powerful statement of solidarity with Ukraine.\n\nPresented by Polish Cultural Institute in London and Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of UK/Poland Season 2025.\nReviews of Every Minute Motherland \n“The piece\, was as oppressive as it was fascinating. […] Horrific in statement\, frighteningly beautiful in artistic execution.” \nHelmut Jasny \n“It is an evening that leaves the emotions on the stage and invites the audience to watch this meditation on mourning. Everything remains incomprehensible and at the same time directly touching.” \nTorben Ibs \n \nAbout Maciej Kuzminski \nMaciej Kuźmiński\, born in 1985\, is a freelance Polish choreographer creating since 2014. \nHis works are described as pure\, with grounded\, dynamic movement\, and revolve around existential and philosophy concepts. The artist’s creations have been presented over 300 times in 22 countries\, gradually gaining international recognition. The artist has choreographed for companies like Staatstheater Kassel\, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam\, Polish Dance Theatre\, and conservatoires like Trinity Laban\, Codarts and PERA among others. \nHis independent pieces made for Maciej Kuźmiński Company have received more than 30 awards for choreography\, making Kuźmiński one of the most often awarded Polish dance creator. After the premiere Every Minute Motherland was already presented in Luxembourg\, Vilnius\, Munster\, Munich\, Potsdam\, Cologne\, Gera\, Berlin\, Olomouc\, Maastricht\, Darmstadt\, Liege and had a tour within Poland. According to a review of German dance critic Melanie Suchy\, published in December 2022\, the piece was a “play of the year”. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/every-minute-motherland-dance-performance-qa/ LOCATION:The Place London\, 17 Duke's Road\, London\, London\, WC1H 9PY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/male_RUK_4515.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T163641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163643Z UID:10005372-1758654000-1758661200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Czech Documentary Now: The Other One DESCRIPTION:Marie-Magdalena Kochová’s debut portrays 18-year-old Johana’s internal struggle between her dreams and her duty to her family\, highlighting her silent self-sacrifice and the overwhelming weight of living for others. \nEighteen-year-old Johana has always been the dependable one—the quiet anchor in a family consumed by caring for her younger sister\, Rósa\, who has severe autism. As she nears high school graduation\, Johana faces an impossible choice: remain in her small Czech hometown to help her overburdened parents\, or finally step out of the shadows to study psychology and build a life of her own. \nIn her poignant feature debut\, director Marie-Magdalena Kochová crafts an intimate\, unflinching portrait of a so-called “glass child”—a sibling rendered nearly invisible by the needs of another. Through quiet observations and close-ups that reveal volumes in a single glance\, The Other One captures the silent struggle between love and self-preservation\, duty and identity. \nWinner of the MDR Film Prize for Outstanding Eastern European Documentary at DOK Leipzig 2024\, the film sheds light on the hidden toll of caregiving on young people\, offering a voice to everyone who has ever felt unseen. The Other One is not merely a coming-of-age story; it is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to choose yourself. \nDir. Marie-Magdalena Kochová\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, 87 min\, 2024\, Eng. subt.   \n\nAdmission: 5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/czech-documentary-now-the-other-one-tickets-1550514463499?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/czech-documentary-now-the-other-one/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/91d8aac2edbfa2fc0e6887f7d19d16cb.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250909T182504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T182505Z UID:10005378-1758452400-1758463200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:The Emil Zátopek Run DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day of movement\, fun\, and community spirit at the fourth annual Emil Zátopek Charity Run! Thames Valley Harriers and the Czech Centre invite you to bring your family\, friends\, and plenty of energy for a celebration of sport inspired by one of the greatest athletes of all time.\n\nWhether you’re racing for a personal best\, joining your first fun run\, or simply enjoying the atmosphere\, there’s something for everyone — from kids to grandparents.\n\nThis year’s fresh new format includes:\n\nA 1-MILE CHARITY RUN FOR ALL AGES\n&\nQUAD KIDS ATHLETICS – have a go at running\, jumping\, throwing\, and sprinting at the home ground of Linford Christie\n\nYou can also look forward to\n\nFREE games and other activities by Czech School Without Borders and Okenko.uk\nPizza and other refreshment\nMedal ceremony & chill-out social after the race\nAdmission: £10/£5 (under 17s)\n(for the 1 mile run and the Quad Kids events)\nOther kids activities will be free\n\nAll entry fees and donations will contribute towards the Zátopek Athletics Fellowship.\n\nRegistration for the 1 mile run and Quad Kids Athletics\n\n– Register online via Entry4Sports by 20 September 2025\n(please scroll down for the instructions on how to register)\n– Walk-In registrations on the day are also welcome\n(please register by 10:30 for the 1 mile run)\nThe event begins at 11:00 am with the 1 mile run for different age categories\, with timings to be decided on the day\, followed by Quad Kids Athletics.\n\nABOUT EMIL ZÁTOPEK\n\nKnown as “The Czech Locomotive”\, Emil Zátopek wasn’t just a runner — he was a force of nature. With an unorthodox stride and unstoppable will\, he conquered the 1948 London Olympics and shattered records in Helsinki in 1952\, winning gold in the 5000m\, 10000m\, and marathon — all in one Games. No one has done it since.\n\nThere are many books and films about Zátopek’s life and sport achievements\, including those of British authors: Richard Askwith’s biography Today We Die a Little: The Rise and Fall of Emil Zatopek\, Olympic Legend and Pat Butcher’s Quicksilver: The Mercurial Emil Zatopek.\n\nIn 2013\, Runner’s World named him the Greatest Runner of All Time.\n\nZÁTOPEK ATHLETIC FELLOWSHIP\n\nThe Emil Zátopek Run was first organised by CC and TVH in 2022 to celebrate Zátopek’s centennial anniversary and raise funds for a newly established Zátopek Athletic Fellowship\, empowering young talent from West London to chase their dreams on the track\, just like Zátopek once did.\n\nProceeds from starting fees as well as all voluntary contributions towards the Zátopek Run will be donated to support the Fellowship.\n\nAny donations towards The Zátopek’s Athletic Fellowship can be sent to:\nBusiness Account name: Thames Valley Harriers\nSort Code: 60-05-30\nAccount Number: 17125197\nplease add Payment Reference: Zatopek\n\nDIRECTIONS:\n\nRace registration will be next to the Thames Valley Harriers clubhouse in Linford Christie Stadium. The entrance for cars is Artillery Lane off Du Cane Rd\, between the hospitals and prison\, postcode for satnav W12 OAE. At the end of Artillery Lane approaching the Scrubs\, there is a 6’ 6” height barrier entrance to the main car park\, the stadium is located at the end of the car park.\n\nFor public transport East Acton on the Central Line is the closest station\, a few minutes walk from the stadium. Buses stop on Du Cane Rd near Artillery Lane\, please see details for buses stopping at Hammersmith Hospital on the Transport for London website.\n\nHOW TO REGISTER VIA ENTRY4SPORTS\n\n– Click on the following link: https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/show-entry/1362\n– Click on Enter\n– If you are new to Entry4Sports you need to Register as new user\nOnce in the entry portal\, click “add athlete” under the “athletes” tab. If the athlete is registered with England Athletics (EA)\, click “registered” and enter the associated EA URN (which you can find on your EA profile/account. If unregistered\, click “add new” and complete First Name\, Surname\, Date of Birth\, and Club fields (if you are not registered with any club\, enter “TVH” as your Club)\, before clicking “save” in the bottom right corner. The athlete will then appear under the “athletes” tab in your entry portal.\n– Click on the athlete\, then click on the tick box next to the event you wish to enter. You then must view your basket and checkout for your entry to be complete and accepted. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/the-emil-zatopek-run-2/ LOCATION:Linford Christie Athletic Stadium\, Wormwood Scrubs / Linford Christie Athletic Stadium\, White City\, London\, W12 0DF \, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/zatopek-2025-1x1-FAMILY-DAY-OUT-QR-web-CC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250918T084958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T085000Z UID:10005384-1758182400-1759170600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Presentation of Rubén Sánchez’s film La verbena in London DESCRIPTION:The production is an aesthetic\, narrative and conceptual bet that focuses on the reunion of Alex and Marc\, marked by two events that impact both characters. On the one hand\, Gabriel D’Almeida plays Alex\, a young man who is about to become a father and who struggles with the acceptance of his homosexuality. On the other hand\, Robin Reese gives life to Marc\, his best friend\, who brings with him news that they both must come to terms with. Throughout the film\, the characters evolve\, revealing their secrets to accept themselves…\n\nThe director of Furias\, Rubén Sánchez\, has finished shooting his new project\, the medium-length film “La Verbena”. The story stars Alex\, played by Gabriel D’Almeida\, who also starred in the 2019 film “Matthias & Maxime\,” directed by Xavier Dolan\, and Marc (Robin Reese). It is also produced by Carla Sanchez\, who makes her feature film debut with a plot that addresses LGBTQ+ issues.\n\nOne summer night in Barcelona\, Alex and his girlfriend Anna (Aida Quintana) organize a reunion with a group of friends at a festival. Marc unexpectedly returns from London at that time to meet Alex\, an old friend of his in England. However\, as the story unfolds in seventeen precise minutes\, it is discovered that Anna is pregnant\, which provokes a mixed reaction of jealousy and joy in the British actor. But what Alex’s girlfriend doesn’t know is that Marc and the father of her future child are more than friends\, and that during their stay in London they had a secret relationship. This unconfessed homosexuality of Gabriel D’Almeida’s character creates in the viewer a sense of uncertainty about his future\, as he is about to become a father and start a family. Everything will change for the character when it is revealed that Marc is HIV positive\, and that he is about to become a father and start a family.\n\n  URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/presentation-of-ruben-sanchezs-film-la-verbena-in-london/ LOCATION:12 Star Gallery\, Europe House\, 32 Smith Square\, London\, SW1P 3EU \, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-10-07-a-las-11.13.53-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250916T131756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T131759Z UID:10005379-1758153600-1758844799@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:London Spanish Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Spanish cinema as we proudly host the 21st edition of the London Spanish Film Festival\, from 18 to 25 September. \nOver the course of a full week\, discover an exciting line-up of fresh new films\, hidden cinematic treasures\, and inspiring stories from across Spain\, with special guest appearances\, Q&As\, and exclusive screenings that celebrate the richness and diversity of Spanish filmmaking today. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/london-spanish-film-festival/ LOCATION:Institut français in London\, 17 Queensberry Place\, London\, SW7 2DT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/london-spanish-film-fest-2025.jpg GEO:51.4945863;-0.1773215 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Institut français in London 17 Queensberry Place London SW7 2DT United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17 Queensberry Place:geo:-0.1773215,51.4945863 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250610T205052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T205108Z UID:10005343-1758049200-1758056400@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Stories of Resistance: Olivier Norek in Conversation with Andrey Kurkov DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful evening of conversation between bestselling French author Olivier Norek and acclaimed Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov\, as they explore war\, resistance\, and the endurance of the human spirit through their latest works. \nIn The Winter Warriors\, Olivier Norek revives the icy silence of the Finnish forests during the Winter war of 1939—a forgotten front where rifles froze\, but not the will of a nation. Against all expectations\, Finland resisted the Soviet onslaught with nothing more than skis\, cunning\, and courage. At the heart of this stark and haunting narrative stands Simo Häyhä\, the legendary sniper known as the White Death\, who becomes a chilling symbol of one man’s ability to shift the tide of history. \nMeanwhile\, in Our Daily War\, Andrey Kurkov writes from today’s frontiers—not of history\, but of life itself. With piercing humanity and quiet defiance\, he documents the everyday surrealism of Ukraine under siege: children doing schoolwork in metro stations\, winemakers repurposing war detritus\, and soldiers scribbling messages of remembrance on their ammunitions. \nTogether\, these two authors offer a unique and moving reflection on what is means to resist. Across time and geography\, The Winter Warriors and Our Daily War speak to the same truth: when history tries to erase a people\, resistance becomes not just survival\, but identity. \nAs war redraws maps and tests identities\, Norek and Kurkov remind us that it is not always the grand strategies that shape destiny\, but the unbreakable thread of resilience—from the snows of Karelia to the skies above Kyiv. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/stories-of-resistance-olivier-norek-in-conversation-with-andrey-kurkov/ CATEGORIES:Literature,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/olivier-norek-in-conversation-with-andrey-kurkov.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T145940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T145941Z UID:10005366-1757962800-1757973600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:New Fossils - A night of modern jazz\, deep grooves\, and Eastern European mysticism DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ninety One Living Room for a night of jazz\, electronic sounds\, and deep rhythms with New Fossils!\n\nNew Fossils is a Budapest-based quintet navigating the space between modern jazz\, deep grooves\, and Eastern European mysticism. Dániel Varga (saxophone)\, Damján Ocsovay (keys)\, István Tóth (guitar)\, Dániel Ferenc Szabó (drums)\, and Marcell Gyányi (bass) blend tight interplay with a love for the unexpected.\n\nTheir new album\, Ecosphere\, moves beyond their acoustic jazz roots into richer\, more layered territory. Recorded in the Mátra mountains\, the album grew from a collective writing process\, where each musician’s voice shaped the whole. Emma Nagy (vocals) and Áron Horváth (cimbalom) add even more texture\, bringing a sense of lyricism and an unmistakable regional feel.\n\nReleasing music through their own label\, Morotva Records\, New Fossils keeps things hands-on. They’ve shared stages with Alfa Mist\, worked with ECM artist Mathias Eick\, and built a reputation for electrifying live shows.\n\nWith Ecosphere\, they dive deeper into contrast — structured yet free\, grounded yet exploratory—proving that jazz\, much like nature\, thrives on change. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/new-fossils-a-night-of-modern-jazz-deep-grooves-and-eastern-european-mysticism/ LOCATION:Ninety One Living Room\, 91 Brick Lane\, Spitalfields\, London\, Greater London\, E1 6QL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NF_Website.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre London":MAILTO:info@hungary.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T162240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T162811Z UID:10005369-1757671200-1761325200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Design and Transformation. Stories of Czech Design 1990-2020 DESCRIPTION:The exhibition showcases 30 years of creativity\, innovation\, and change. Discover 6 inspiring Czech companies\, iconic products\, and fresh perspectives on how design shapes our lives—from timeless objects to virtual experiences. Short films and behind-the-scenes stories bring it all to life. \nDesign and Transformation: Stories of Czech Design 1990–2020reveals how Czech design has evolved over the last three decades—from iconic material objects to new virtual and strategic forms. This exhibition highlights 6 remarkable companies and projects that show how collaboration with leading Czech and international designers has shaped everything from timeless glassware to innovative technologies. Visitors will discover the rich stories behind these brands\, explore the shifting role of design amid social change\, and see how today’s designers tackle technological\, environmental\, and ethical challenges. Short films created by a team of filmmakers and students bring these stories to life with a fresh perspective on what Czech design means today. \nThe exhibition is complemented by an outdoor photography display by Vojtěch Veškrna\, installed in the public space outside the Czech Embassy. \nwww.d-and-t.cz \nCurated by Tereza Vernerová VolnáGraphic design by Tereza SaitzováShort Films: Collective of artists from UMPRUM and AMU under the direction of Michaela RežováPhoto Exhibition: Vojtěch VeškrnaInstallation by Mikuláš Procházka   \n\nEXHIBITION OPENINGFriday 12 September\, 18.30 – 20.30  Free entry\, REGISTER HERE\nEXHIBITION DATES: 13 September – 24 October 2025\nVENUEBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, London W8 4RT\nOPENING HOURS:Tue – Fri 10am – 5pmSat 13\, Sun 14 and Mon 15 September – 11am – 5pm\n\nCorganised by the Czech Centre London and the Academy of Arts\, Architecture and Design in Prague UMPRUM. \nPart of London Design Festival.   URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/design-and-transformation-stories-of-czech-design-1990-2020/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/c13aa633ef6cfb644ebdc9cfd185b94c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T162907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T162908Z UID:10005371-1757664000-1761325200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Design and Transformations: An Outdoor Photographic Exhibition by Vojtech Veskrna DESCRIPTION:This outdoor exhibition by photographer Vojtěch Veškrna complements Design and Transformation. Stories of Czech Design 1990–2020\, on view at the Czech Centre’s Bouda Gallery. Installed in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, the series offers a visually rich\, behind-the-scenes look into twelve Czech companies where design plays a central role in shaping both products and identity. \nVeškrna’s photographs move beyond polished final outcomes to focus on the environments\, materials\, and people that define contemporary Czech design. His lens captures the quiet rhythms of daily production\, the tactile beauty of traditional techniques\, and the innovation driving forward-thinking industries—from porcelain workshops and textile printers to medical technology and game development studios. This body of work reveals design as a living process—deeply rooted in craft\, constantly evolving\, and inseparable from the cultural and industrial landscape it inhabits. \nCoorganised by the Czech Centre London and the Academy of Arts\, Architecture and Design in Prague UMPRUM. Supported by the Moravian Gallery Brno. \nFoto Vojtěch Veškrna\, Mmcité \nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7 URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/design-and-transformations-an-outdoor-photographic-exhibition-by-vojtech-veskrna/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ac82d0ad6b23f778975ae5e7ba1b9d34.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T162110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T162111Z UID:10005368-1757613600-1757620800@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Laura Medcalf - Sense of Calm DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of Laura Medcalf’s second London solo show\, SENSE OF CALM\, at the Liszt Institute London on 11th September\, 6.00 – 8.00 pm. \nAmid the movement and energy of Trafalgar Square\, SENSE OF CALM offers a moment to pause\, a space to step away from the city’s fast pace and into something slower\, elemental\, and immersive. In this solo exhibition\, British-Hungarian multidisciplinary artist Laura Medcalf transforms the Liszt Institute into a space of stillness and presence\, shaped by open waters\, soil\, and sunlight. \nWorking with soluble\, light-sensitive crystals mixed in her unique way to paint her first layer\, Medcalf creates each of her works directly at the meeting point between land and open water. These pieces are not representations of landscapes\, but physical imprints which result from a meditative collaboration with nature. Medcalf immerses the surfaces of her works into rivers\, lakes\, and seas around the world: from Britain’s Jurassic Coast to the Danube and Tisza rivers\, the still waters of Lake Balaton\, to all the way to the Mediterranean as well as the Caribbean Sea. The sunlight\, sand\, open water\, and the weather conditions\, together with Medcalf’s layered gestural painting process\, create unique\, unrepeatable textures and tones across the surface of each work. \nThe process begins with brushstrokes applied to the paper\, which are soon set aside. Medcalf works in harmony with the environment\, allowing the organic materials gathered directly from shorelines to guide her hand. This collaboration enables the landscape itself to leave its imprint on the work. The intensity of the sun\, the texture of the soil\, and the composition of the water all play a vital role in shaping each piece. Her approach is both intuitive and exacting\, embodying a delicate balance between control and surrender. \nNone of the works has a fixed centre point. Their open\, expansive aura draws the viewer in\, radiating a sense of infinite calm. With every glance\, new forms and layers begin to unfold. Each piece holds the trace of a specific place\, allowing the ephemeral moment to become paradoxically enduring. These works are imprints of a quiet dialogue with nature and time\, silent recollections of shifting light\, gestures of weather\, subtle emotional currents\, and the transient moments of the natural world. \nAs part of the London Design Festival\, this exhibition explores how art can become more than an object of observation\, a space for stillness and inner calm. Built from organic elements\, the works establish a delicate balance between the rhythms of nature and human perception\, offering an opportunity for reflection\, renewal\, and a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. \nIn a world that rarely slows down\, SENSE OF CALM invites viewers to pause. To listen. To feel the flow. To follow the traces of light. To look beyond the surface\, towards the quiet\, invisible forces that shape us all. \nThe exhibition is open to the public 12 September – 20 October\, Monday through Friday\, 11.00 am – 7.00 pm. \nExhibition opening: 11 September\, 6.00 – 8.00 pm. RSVP essential. \nIn partnership with the London Design Festival URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/laura-medcalf-sense-of-calm/ LOCATION:Hungarian Cultural Centre\, 10 Maiden Lane\, London\, London\, WC2E 7NA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SOC_Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre London":MAILTO:info@hungary.org.uk GEO:51.5102115;-0.1232743 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hungarian Cultural Centre 10 Maiden Lane London London WC2E 7NA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Maiden Lane:geo:-0.1232743,51.5102115 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T160611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T160612Z UID:10005364-1756926000-1757361600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:The Popess: Instructions for Freedom DESCRIPTION:The Popess: Instructions for Freedom is a bold\, fast-paced solo show that resurrects a forgotten chapter of feminist resistance—with bite\, wit\, and a hint of heresy. At its core lies a true\, largely untold story: in 13th-century Milan\, a radical religious movement led by women dared to rewrite Christian history. Their messiah? Guglielma—a woman believed to be the incarnation of the Holy Spirit. Their most audacious act? Crowning a “Popess\,” Sister Maifreda da Pirovano\, who celebrated mass on Easter Sunday in the year 1300. The Inquisition struck back with brutal force: executions\, exhumations\, and public burnings. The movement was silenced—but not forgotten. \nThe story unfolds through the eyes of Everywoman—a naive yet questioning soul caught between fear\, guilt\, and a hunger for truth. Her journey winds through spiritual longing and misguided cults before she discovers Sister Maifreda and her radical vision of female-led salvation. Enchanted by a world where women hold spiritual authority\, Everywoman is drawn into a movement that promises freedom—until that very promise provokes the Church’s full wrath. \nWith sharp humour and piercing insight\, The Popess explores the tensions between faith\, power\, and personal belief—inviting audiences to ask what freedom truly means\, especially when belief itself becomes an act of defiance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK TICKETS HERE URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/the-popess-instructions-for-freedom/ LOCATION:The Glitch\, SE1 7AE\, 134 Lower Marsh\,\, London\, SE1 7AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSCF3217-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250826T145549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T145550Z UID:10005362-1754740800-1757091600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:The Sun Can Be: An IPLA Collective Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Sun Can Be: an IPLA collective exhibition\, showcases the works of four young British-based poets operating in the fields of visual poetry\, experimental textual poetry\, text art\, and the asemic. \n\nThe works of the exhibition range from multimedia poetry\, self-portraiture\, and 3D poetry to typewriter art\, lino print\, and a prose-puzzle poem series exhibiting material\, form and method as conveyors of shifting\, alternate realities. From a triptych of calligrams that echo the Surrealism of Guillaume Apollinaire to a series of text art pieces\, to conceptual poetry that reinterprets perspective. The Sun Can Be expands on these themes through unconventional and diversified aesthetics that redefine traditional poetry\, and serves as a translation of the artistic intentions of the IPLA poets.\n\nhttps://inparentheses.cargo.site | Instagram\nIPLA Artists\nCameron Wade\nCameron Wade is a writer and poet based in London. His work explores the nature of storytelling\, the relationship between inner and outer realities\, non-linear storytelling\, and themes of madness\, ‘other’-spaces\, the eerie and the weird; experimenting with ergodic literature and meta-textuality through fiction\, prose-poetry\, visual and asemic poetry\, collage and performance.\n\nDanica Ignacio\nDanica Ignacio is a Filipino poet whose writing focuses on the juxtaposition of the ordinary and the non-ordinary by giving importance to the small. Mainly taking from more traditional forms of poetry\, her work aims to morph the everyday experience just enough to be unrecognisable while still maintaining its form.\n\nEleanor Wilders\nEleanor Wilders finds inspiration from the ignored details of routine and from the in-betweens of the everyday experience\, she crafts stories that question our assumptions about connection\, purpose\, and freedom. Her artistic practice leads to an exploration of exposure in today’s society; her work tries to confront the paradox of vulnerability in an age of hyper-connectivity\, whilst grappling with the tension between authenticity and public persona.\n\nMatthew Sokulsky\nMatthew Sokulsky is concerned with the tense relationship between nature and rational\, theology and logic\, and their ability (or not) to co-exist in the contemporary. His work experiments with traditional forms to create decidedly new poetry that at once exemplifies modernity while recognising the rich vein of myth and ritual to which he believes all poetry fixes its base.\nOpening hours:\nThe gallery will be opened to the public 12 noon to 5pm every Wednesday to Saturday\nOpening Night and Special View\nSaturday 9 August 2025\, 7-9pm / Bouda Gallery\nThe exhibition opens on 9 August with a special event featuring Tim Postovit\, a Czech poet\, performer\, and translator of Ukrainian origin.\n\nCelebrating cross-culture collaboration and international innovation the event will also include live performances by David Spittle\, Aimae Nimmo\, Matthew Sokulsky\, Danica Ignacio\, Eleanor Wilders\, Cameron Wade and many more to be announced.\n\nAbout Tom Postovit\nTim Postovit was born in Ukraine and has lived in the Czech Republic since the age of six. He studied philology at Charles University in Prague. He translates from Ukrainian and Russian. In 2019 he published his debut collection of poems\, Magistrála (Highway). A poem from this book has been featured in the annual Best Czech Poetry anthology. He also performs slam poetry and holds the 2019 joint title for duo slam poetry. In 2021 his second poetry collection came out Motýlí pavilon (The Butterfly Pavilion). In 2022 he was nominated for Václav Burian Prize. From 2022 he has worked at Organization for Aid to Refugees (OPU) as a social worker for Ukrainian community. He is a member of a Czech Writers Association. He is based in Prague.\nIPLA and Friends.\nThursday August 14\, 2025\, 7-9pm / Bouda Gallery\nAn evening of experimental performance and readings from the IPLA Collective\, Simon Tyrell\, Irys Bird\, Oscar Sutherland-Dee\, Martin Wakefield and more to be announced!\n\nThe second event in the series features an array of bespoke new readings and performances including a world-first IPLA collaborative performance and poets travelling from across the country to read their brilliant new works for you at the historic Bouda Gallery.\nFurther accompanying events: \n\n August 16th\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 21st\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 23rd\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 28th\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 30th\, 7 – 9 pm\n\nThe Sun Can Be\, an exhibition by IPLA Collective\, is the Czech Centre’s Summer Artistic Residency — a pilot project offering a safe and supportive space for local artists and the community. It is part of SAFE(R) SPACES. Out There And Within\, a network initiative organised by the Czech Centres. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/the-sun-can-be-an-ipla-collective-exhibition/ LOCATION:Czech Centre´s Bouda Gallery\, 132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, Kensington\, London\, W8 4RT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Outside the Box ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PHOTO-2025-06-10-01-17-47.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T023000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250617T160131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T160238Z UID:10005355-1753410600-1753543800@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Colorsphere  Hands Some Feet & Opus Company DESCRIPTION:Join this circus adventure in a story about exploration\, change\, and adapting to new environments. \n\n\n\nFollow four fearless explorers as they navigate a mysterious\, ever-changing land inhabited by mischievous creatures who just can’t stop generating colourful balls. But when a new\, colourful ball appears\, disrupting the balance of life and starting an uncontrollable chain of transformation – the world of Colorsphere is flipped upside down. \n\n\n\nJoin the explorers on their expedition into a new reality where they must learn to adjust to unexpected circumstances. Colorsphere takes both young and old spectators on an exciting journey towards completely new dimensions\, promising a magical and memorable experience for everyone. \n\n\n\nHands Some Feet is a contemporary circus company based in Tampere\, Finland. The company was founded by Liisa and Jeromy Nuuk\, both graduates of ÉSAC\, the renowned circus university in Belgium. With a focus on creating exceptional contemporary circus experiences for both indoor and outdoor venues\, Hands Some Feet strives to make their performances accessible to all audiences\, resonating with a wide range of people. Their debut show\, “Hands Some Feet\,” premiered in Finland in 2018 and has since been seen by over 55\,000 spectators worldwide.With their creative vision and dedication\, Hands Some Feet continues to push the boundaries of contemporary circus\, delighting audiences around the globe. \n\n\n\nOpus Company is co-founded and directed by Kerttu and Adam Opus. Creating multidisciplinary work\, they focus on contemporary circus\, visual theatre and installation art.“Central to our artistic exploration is the concept of circus dramaturgy—an approach that delves into the psychological and emotional dimensions of the human experience. Our performances question the traditional confines of circus\, exploring the realms of illusion and blurring the lines between what is real and what is imagined. By intertwining physicality\, symbolism\, and metaphor\, we seek to unravel the complexities of the human condition.” \n\n\n\nThe Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025. \n\n\n\nFrom 10 July – 10 August\, The Beacon will be at Cliffe Castle Park. \n\n\n\nPlan your visit below\, or get in touch with us on ticketing@bradford2025.co.uk for more information. \n\n\n\nCliffe Castle ParkSpring Gardens Ln\,Keighley\,BD20 6LH \n\n\n\nDirection: Opus CompanyPerformers: Adam Opus\, Kerttu Opus\, Liisa Nuuk & Jeromy NuukSupport: Arts Promotion Centre Finland and Cirko – Center for New CircusProduction: Opus Company and Hands some Feet \n\n\n\nImages ©Teemu Paukamainen & Heikki Järvinen URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/colorsphere/ LOCATION:The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park\, Spring Gardens Ln\,\, Keighley\,\, BD20 6LH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-16.44.15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250617T161025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T161226Z UID:10005356-1753212600-1753302600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Your Best Guess by Mala Voadora & Chris Thorpe DESCRIPTION:We can’t help living in the future – booking flights for holidays\, organising birthday parties\, writing applications\, sending out invitations\, producing T-shirts for tours. But all of this is merely supposition. \n\n\n\nWhen the time comes\, these things may happen according to plan\, or they may not. \n\n\n\nLife is entirely unpredictable. But what if we could rewrite history? What if we could imagine that things had turned out differently even if they had not? What if we could anticipate all roads to the future\, so that we could be prepared for any possible scenario? \n\n\n\nPortuguese theatre company mala voadora and writer and performer Chris Thorpe collaborate in Your Best Guess to investigate this unpredictability. They explore more concrete phenomena such as undetonated bombs\, goodbye letters\, ghost cities\, amulets. And\, intrigued by the way we bet on the future\, they will locate that exact point of consciousness at which things either work out as planned or go awry. \n\n\n\nA co-production of Porto City Hall Council for Culture\, Culturgest and mala voadora\, with support from Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and funding from DGARTES. \n\n\n\nThe Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025. \n\n\n\nFrom 10 July – 10 August\, The Beacon will be at Cliffe Castle Park. \n\n\n\nPlan your visit below\, or get in touch with us on ticketing@bradford2025.co.uk for more information. \n\n\n\nCliffe Castle ParkSpring Gardens Ln\,Keighley\,BD20 6LH \n\n\n\nCREDITS \n\n\n\nWritten by Chris ThorpeDirected by Jorge AndradePerformed by Chris Thorpe and Jorge Andrade \n\n\n\nImage © António MV URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/your-best-guess/ LOCATION:The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park\, Spring Gardens Ln\,\, Keighley\,\, BD20 6LH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-17.08.48.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250617T162034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T162305Z UID:10005351-1752256800-1752265800@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Hungarian Animation 111 - Frame by Frame DESCRIPTION:This year\, Hungary is the Guest Country at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival\, one of the world’s most important showcases for animation. To celebrate this milestone\, we warmly invite all animation enthusiasts to Hungarian Animation 111\, a special showcase of contemporary Hungarian animation by emerging creators. \nProgramme\n\n📽️ Short Film Showcase – Curated by Friss Hús (Fresh Meat) Budapest International Film Festival \nDive into the vibrant world of contemporary Hungarian animated short films! In collaboration with the Oscars-qualifying Fresh Meat International Short Film Festival\, we present a selection of works by emerging talents who are already shaping the future of animation in Hungary. Perfect for both adults and children alike! \n\nPéter Vácz: Dog Ear | 20’\nJulia Tudisco: Children of the Bird | 12’\nDominika Demeter: Plum and Baga | 10’\nErvin B. Nagy: Fledglings | 8’\n\n🗣️ Panel Discussion – Frame by Frame: The growing influence of Hungarian Animation \n\nAnna Ida OROSZ\, animation expert at the National Film Archive of Hungary\n\nAnna Ida Orosz is a film historian and animation specialist at the Film Archive of the National Film Institute. She is a lecturer of the Animation programme of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design\, as well as the curator of Hungary’s Annecy programme. \n\nJez STEWART\, animation curator at the British Film Institute\n\nJez Stewart is a curator at the BFI National Archive\, responsible for the animation collection. He has given talks in Beijing\, New York\, across Europe and the UK\, as well as to the staff at Disney\, and written for a variety of publications. His 2021 book The Story of British Animation was the first comprehensive history of the subject to be published. \n🎞️ Closing Film: Pelikan Blue (2024) \nWe wrap up the evening with a screening of László Csáki’s award winning Pelikan Blue. The film follows three young Hungarians\, who decide to travel to the West with fake train tickets. What starts as a fun idea turns quickly into a lucrative black-market job model. Soon the authorities are on their tracks. \nThe event runs for 2 hours and 30 minutes. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/hungarian-animation-111-frame-by-frame/ LOCATION:Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre London\, 17-19 Cockspur St.\, London \, SW1Y 5BL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MagyarAnim111_Website-e1750177374213.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre London":MAILTO:info@hungary.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250617T161913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T161915Z UID:10005353-1752235200-1754413200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Poet Peasant: an exhibition by SJ Fowler DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of poetry as curios\, discovered text and found literary sculptures drawn from previously unseen works\, selected asemic writing and the poetic props of performances across the globe. Drawing from fifteen years of rabid activity\, this exhibition evidences the breadth of visual and conceptual poetry from one of the definitive experimentalists of the British 21st century literary scene. \n\nOn the site of the former Notting Hill Books\, a formative space for many\, including Fowler\, this exhibition emphasises the potential of the marginal\, peculiar\, detritus-as-poetry mode so removed from the medium’s stereotypical obsession with neatness\, craft and clarity. From bear suits to homemade skeletons\, handwritten novels to concrete poems\, Poet Peasant represents the core aesthetic concerns of SJ Fowler – playful\, eclectic and anti-singular\, it is a deliberate mess of fun and weird visual literature that stretches the bounds of what poetry is.\n\nwww.stevenjfowler.com/poetpeasant\n\nSJ Fowler is a writer\, poet and performer who lives in London. His work has been commissioned by The National Gallery\, Tate Modern\, BBC Radio 3\, Somerset House\, Tate Britain\, Southbank Centre and he was part of the first Hub residency at Wellcome Collection. His visual poetry has been exhibited at the V&A\, Hayward Gallery\, Jerwood Space\, Mile End Art Pavilion\, Kielder Forest\, Tate St Ives and Palais de Tokyo. He has published over 50 works\, the subject of the Small Publishers Fair 2022 feature exhibition and given over 400 performances at venues around the world. He lecturer at Kingston University and is the director of the European Poetry Festival. Poet Peasant … is his 8th solo exhibition.\n\nOpening hours:\nThe gallery will be opened to the public 12 noon to 5pm every Wednesday to Saturday\n\nAccompanying events:\nJuly 19th\, July 24th July 26th\, July 31st\, August 2nd 7pm – 9pm. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/poet-peasant-an-exhibition-by-sj-fowler/ LOCATION:Czech Centre´s Bouda Gallery\, 132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, Kensington\, London\, W8 4RT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PoetPeasant-exhibition-SJ-Fowler.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250617T162758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T162759Z UID:10005352-1752228000-1756659600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:They All Met in Karlsbad DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, the Czech Centre’s Vitrínka Gallery presents a group exhibition showcasing recent works by eight emerging Czech artists from the 2024 Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) residencies. Their cross-disciplinary pieces reflect the town’s rich heritage and spirit of collaboration. \n\nThe Magnus Art Gallery in Prague  launched its residency programme after gaining access to an elegant apartment in an Art Nouveau palace in Karlovy Vary. Designed for two artists at a time\, the residency fosters dialogue between disciplines and encourages creative exchange. \nIn 2024\, seven artist pairs took part\, often blending media—glass with textiles\, sculpture with painting. The town’s distinctive spa town atmosphere and layered history became a powerful source of inspiration. \nInitially shown at the palace’s Display Gallery and later in Prague\, a selection of these pieces now comes to London’s Vitrínka Gallery\, offering a glimpse into how young Czech art flourishes when given space and freedom to experiment. \nArtists exhibiting in London\nAnežka Hošková & Jakub Hošek\nAnežka Hošková’s paintings reflect her romantic vision of Karlovy Vary’s churches\, landscapes\, and mineral springs\, merging meditative experiences with watercolour techniques. Jakub Hošek responded to the city’s uneasy history\, blending beautiful and dark elements into stitched compositions filled with texts\, emotions and urban fragments. \nKaríma Al-Mukhtarová & TEA\nKaríma Al-Mukhtarová explored the transformative symbolism of bathing in a monumental tapestry\, capturing the moment between death\, acceptance and rebirth. TEA created a sculpture of a scribe inspired by Egyptian aesthetics\, integrating fragments of Karíma’s tapestry into the work\, reflecting on shared experience and artistic imprint. \nAnna Jožová & Lucie Rosická\nAnna Jožová and Lucie Rosická investigated materials tied to Karlovy Vary’s nature and culture. Jožová’s luminous glass objects engaged in dialogue with Rosická’s embroidered textiles\, as both artists inspired each other to cross creative and material boundaries\, exchanging insights from their differing practices. \nNéphéli Barbas & Jakub Tytykalo\nNéphéli Barbas was drawn to the city’s layered architecture and forested surroundings\, translating these into sculptural forms of bent aluminium. Jakub Tytykalo created a unique series of paintings exploring the inner energy of underground springs\, blending elemental forces in vibrant\, otherworldly compositions. \n\nEXHIBITION OPENING\nWith artists Karíma Al-Mukhtarová & TEA\nFriday 11 July 2025\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm\nFree entry\, Book Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/they-all-met-in-karlsbad-private-view-tickets-1376243093139?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\nEXHIBITION DATES: 11 July – 31 August 2025\nVENUE\nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOPENING HOURS:\nTue – Fri 10am – 5pm\nor by appointment – +44 (0) 207 836 3669\n\nOrganised by Czech Centre London in partnership with Magnus Art Gallery and J&T Bank. \nThis exhibition is part of From Karlovy Vary\, With Art\, the Czech Centre’s series celebrating the cultural legacy and creative spirit of Karlovy Vary through contemporary art\, design and cinema — including the tribute screening Jiří Bartoška In Memoriam: Shadows of a Hot Summer\, the group exhibition They All Met in Karlsbad and the poster showcase The Embrace as a Symbol of Closeness from the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/they-all-met-in-karlsbad/ LOCATION:Vitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-All-Met-in-Karlsbad_Anna-Jozova-and-Lucie-Rosicka.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250617T161743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T161745Z UID:10005357-1751500800-1753660799@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Tu i Tam/Tyt i Tam DESCRIPTION:Tim Smith & Marta Szymańska \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn exhibition documenting our Polish and Ukrainian communities. \n\n\n\nExile\, identity and the nature of home come into focus at this captivating exhibition exploring Polish and Ukrainian communities in Bradford and beyond.More than 150\,000 Poles and 35\,000 Ukrainians resettled in the UK following the Second World War – and the thriving local textiles industry helped make Yorkshire a popular destination. Bradford soon became home to large\, proud and tight-knit Polish and Ukrainian communities – joined in the last two decades by economic migrants from Poland and\, more recently\, people displaced by the war in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nTu i Tam/Tyt i Tam (respectively\, Polish and Ukrainian for ‘Here and There’) explores the fascinating histories of these communities through unique objects\, rare archival materials and photographs – including many by Bradford’s own Tim Smith\, who’s been documenting the city’s Polish and Ukrainian communities for more than 40 years. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition\, which has been created in partnership with Łódź Fotofestiwal\, will be accompanied by a programme of special events exploring the nature of migration\, exile and social change\, both then and now – details to be announced. \n\n\n\nThe Gallery at Loading Bay is open at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday – Saturday 12-6pm\n\n\n\nSunday 12-4pm\n\n\n\nThe gallery will also open to view before evening shows\n\n\n\n\nLoading Bay is a brand new pop-up arts venue in Bradford City Centre for Bradford 2025. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Duke Street as we bring a true Bradford 2025 buzz to the heart of the city. \n\n\n\nPlan your visit using our sustainable travel planner. \n\n\n\nLoading Bay1 Duke StreetBradfordBD1 3QR URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/tu-i-tam-tyt-i-tam/ LOCATION:Loading Bay\, 1 Duke Street\, Bradford\, BD1 3QR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-16.13.58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080931 CREATED:20250610T204923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204924Z UID:10005342-1751396400-1751403600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Jiří Bartoška In Memoriam: Shadows of a Hot Summer DESCRIPTION:To honour the late Jiří Bartoška (1947–2025)\, iconic Czech actor and longtime president of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival\, and to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War\, the Czech Centre presents a special screening of the digitally restored Shadows of a Hot Summer (Stíny horkého léta)\, a haunting post-war drama from legendary Czech filmmaker František Vláčil. \nSet in the Beskydy Mountains two years after the end of WWII\, the film follows shepherd Ondřej Baran (Juraj Kukura)\, who lives peacefully with his wife (Marta Vančurová) and two children on an isolated farmstead. Their quiet existence is shattered when a retreating band of Ukrainian nationalist paramilitaries—part of a guerrilla force fighting Soviet control—invades their home\, seeking refuge and medical help for a wounded comrade on their flight to the West. As the family is taken hostage—along with the local doctor—Ondřej is thrust into a moral and physical battle\, forced to protect his loved ones in the face of escalating violence and psychological torment. \n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing a chillingly memorable performance by Jiří Bartoška in one of his darkest roles\, Shadows of a Hot Summer is a masterclass in suspense and visual storytelling. Vláčil applies the classical unities of time\, place\, and action to build mounting tension through muted performances\, stark camerawork\, and an unforgettable score by Zdeněk Liška—his final collaboration with Vláčil. \n\n\n\n\nWinner of the Crystal Globe at the 1978 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival andrecently restored for its 2024 KVIFF premiere\, this powerful ballad of moral resistance and quiet heroism remains as urgent and resonant today as ever. A psychological thriller wrapped in poetic austerity\, it stands as a lasting testament to the artistic legacy of both Jiří Bartoška and František Vláčil. \nFrantišek Vláčil\, Czechoslovakia 1977\, 100’\, English subtitles\nCast: Juraj Kukura\, Marta Vančurová\, Jiří Bartoška\, Gustáv Valach\, Robert Lischke \n\nAdmission: £7 (+ Eventbrite fee) URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/jiri-bartoska-in-memoriam-shadows-of-a-hot-summer/ LOCATION:Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stiny-horkehe-leta-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre London":MAILTO:info@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR