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Aperol Spritz Stage
Performance space featuring comedy, music and spoken word.
Aperol Spritz Social, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 13:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 13:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 13:00
Architecture And The Independent Group: Talk
During the final weekend of the exhibition The Independent Group: Parallel of Art & Life, Victoria Walsh leads a conversation looking at the relevance of architecture to the Independent Group.
ICA, Central London
Sat 8 Jun
ICA Studio
£5 / 020 7930 3647
- 16:00
The Architecture Of Play: Talk
This talk focuses on how physical spaces and environments direct children's play and how these theories emerge in artistic practices. Nicola Lees, Curator of Frieze Foundation, leads the conversation.
ICA, Central London
Sat 22 Jun
ICA Studio
£5 / 020 7930 3647
- 16:00
Are You Learning English
Advice for students.
Cardiff Central Library
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 10:30
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 10:30
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 10:30
Anne Dickson: Talk
The bestselling author of A Woman In Your Own Right discusses the newly revised and updated edition of the book.
Waterstones, London W1J
Thu 23 May
£5 ( £3) / 020 7851 2400
- 18:30
Anne Zouroudi: Author Event
Meet the author of The Feast Of Artemis, the latest in the Mysteries Of The Greek Detectives series.
Waterstones, Tunbridge Wells
Tue 25 Jun
£3 redeemable against purchase / 01892 535446
- 19:00
Anne Zouroudi: Book Signing
The local author signs copies of the latest book in her Greek mystery series.
Waterstones, Derby
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 01332 296997
- 12:00 – 14:00
Annual Egyptological Colloquium: Conference
A two-day colloquium with insights from the latest archaeological research at major settlements and cemeteries in Nubia.
British Museum, London WC1B
Thu 11 Jul
BP Lecture Theatre
£40 adv booking required (£30 adv booking required; £30 adv booking required) / 020 7323 8299
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 12 Jul
BP Lecture Theatre
£40 adv booking required (£30 adv booking required; £30 adv booking required) / 020 7323 8299
- 10:00 – 17:30
Anthony Russell: Lecture
A digital lecture by Anthony Russell on post-impressionist artist Edward Seago.
Radlett Centre
Thu 23 May
£6 / 01923 859291
- 20:00
Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni, London SW7
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 020 7871 3515
- 11:30 – 12:00
Antonia Fraser in Conversation
The historian and writer discusses her classic autobiography of Mary, Queen of Scots, published more than 40 years ago.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
£8 (£6) / 0300 123 6789
Antonia Fraser In Conversation With Charles Spencer
The author talks to the peer about the events leading up to the passing of and granting of royal assent to the Great Reform Bill in 1832.
Althorp, Northampton
Fri 7 Jun
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 18:00 – 20:00
Fri 14 Jun
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 14:00 – 15:00
- 18:00 – 20:00
Fri 21 Jun
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 18:00 – 20:00
Fri 28 Jun
£15 Day Ticket (up to four events) £40, Two Day Ticket (up to four events each day) £65, Three Day Tickets (up to four events each day) £95 / 01604 770107
- 18:00 – 20:00
Antonia Fraser: Perilous Question
The historian discusses her book Perilous Question: Reform Or Revolution? Britain On The Brink, 1832, which looks at the passing of the Great Reform Bill.
Althorp House
Fri 14 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01604 770107
Part of Althorp Literary Festival.
Brighton Dome
Sat 25 May
£14 / 01273 709709
In conversation with Tristram Hunt. Part of Charleston Festival.
- 14:30
Dartington Hall, Totnes
Sat 6 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01803 847147
Part of Ways with Words.
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Antony Gormley: Body Sculpture: Talk
Part of a series of talks about the body in dance and live performance, philosophy, science, medicine, anthropology and the arts, curated by dramaturg and writer Guy Cools.
The Lilian Baylis Studio, London EC1R
Mon 9 Dec
£7.50 / 020 7863 8198
- 19:00
Apples And Snakes: Folly
Yorkshire-born poet and writer Sally Jenkinson and Australian guitarist Nuala Honan recount tales of plains, trains and alcohol.
Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple
Thu 6 Jun
Gallery Cafe
£10; £8 adv (Children £5 under 25s; £5 under 25s; £5 under 25s) / 01271 324242
- 20:00
Applied Social Science Annual Public Lecture
Professor Ian Parker, co-director of Discourse Unit, will present ‘Neo-liberalism and the Strong State in Higher Education: Psychology today’. The university as an institution has been subject to neo-liberal reforms, with an intensification of surveillance and control and an intensification of interest in individual…
Mayfield House Room M129, Brighton
Wed 29 May
An Apprentice In Aldeburgh: Talk
Graham Johnson discusses his time in the Suffolk town, first as a music assistant to composer Benjamin Britten, then as the first young accompanist to work at tenor Peter Pears' masterclasses.
Royal College Of Music, London SW7
Thu 20 Jun
East Parry Room
Free, ticketed / 020 7589 3643
- 17:15
Archaeology At Carew Castle
Archaeological tour of the Castle with one of the people involved in the excavations.
Carew Castle And Tidal Mill, Tenby
Wed 17 Jul
Phone for prices / 01646 651782
- 14:30 – 15:30
Archaeopasts 2013 Conference
Guest speakers explore the Bronze Age world of the Mold Cape.
National Museum Cardiff
Sat 13 Jul
£5 (£4) / 029 2039 7951
- 10:00 – 17:00
The Architecture Of The Great Court: Talk
A gallery talk by Hilary Williams, British Museum.
British Museum, London WC1B
Thu 6 Jun
Information Desk
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Architecture: Ole Scheeran: Talk
The acclaimed artist discusses some of his major projects and ideas for a new kind of kinetic performing art space.
Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7
Tue 28 May
The Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
£9 adv booking required (£6 adv booking required) / 020 7942 2000
- 18:30 – 19:30
Are We Fitter And Healthier Than Our Tudor Ancestors?: Talk
This illustrated talk and handling session will consider food, exercise and medicine on board the Mary Rose.
Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth
Fri 25 Oct
Mary Rose Learning Centre
£4.50 adv booking required (£3 adv booking required) / 023 9281 2931
- 12:00
The Armourer’s Art: Seminar
Karen Watts offers a chance to learn about the art of the armourer during the Renaissance, showing techniques including engraving, etching, gilding, embossing and bluing.
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
Sat 25 May
£30 adv booking required / 0870 034 4344
- 10:30 – 16:30
Arno Geiger: Author Event
A reading from the internationally acclaimed Austrian author.
Austrian Cultural Forum, London SW7
Tue 4 Jun
Free, ticketed / 020 7225 7300
- 19:00
The Art And Business Of Persuasion: Talk
A talk by advertising expert Trevor Beattie and PR guru Mark Borkowski, showing how to make an impact in the worlds of media and business.
The British Library, London NW1
Mon 1 Jul
Conference Centre, British Library
£7.50 adv booking required (£5 adv booking required) / 0843 208 1144
- 18:30 – 20:00



