20 shows for 2020
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Our Nature Unwrapped 2020 programme opened last week with a spectacular series of events and performances from Theatre of Voices, Brian Cox,…
Our Nature Unwrapped 2020 programme opened last week with a spectacular series of events and performances from Theatre of Voices, Brian Cox,…
Our 2019 artistic programme started last week with a spectacular performance from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, launching…
With Jewish Book Week just days away, JBW Director Claudia Rubenstein recommends 10 unmissable events for festival first-timers.
Jewish Book Week Director Claudia Rubenstein recommends 10 events for those JBW fans who can’t get enough of the talks,…
What made London such fertile ground for musicians from all over the world? And what key roles did those immigrants…
Kevin Le Gendre traces the story of black music in London from the Roman army to Tomorrow’s Warriors.
Songlines Encounters Festival returns for its ninth edition this summer. Do you know your kannel from your kora, your fado…
As our year-round celebration of women composers continues, we’ve been interviewing some of the stars of the Venus Unwrapped series.…
George Barton, one half of the electrifying GBSR Duo, introduces their upcoming AV Luminate show investigating human solitude and identity…
As Vula Viel bandleader and gyil player Bex Burch tells Max Reinhardt, her latest album is a major step along…
The Chief Operating Officer for Green & Fortune, Emma Williams, speaks to us about reopening the restaurant within Kings Place…
Paul Griffiths explores the evolving relationship between time and western music in the last 1000 years.
Nothing can capture the excitement of an artist in full flight. Sebastian Scotney talks to three masters of improvisation: classical…
From the Dark Ages to the Baroque period, European convents provided a rare – though continually threatened – space for…
Terri Lyne Carrington discusses Nina Simone’s Black Gold.
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KPlayer is our new streaming platform. Here, you can buy tickets to watch several of our live shows online, from the comfort of your own home. There is also an archive of free-to-watch videos. If you miss a show or want to watch again, some of the shows will remain on KPlayer, as a video on demand, for a time-limited period. Watching a purchased KPlayer Stream or On-Demand Video When it’s time to watch – you can access all your booked shows by logging in here Alternatively you can navigate to your…
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Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe. Public Transport The Transport for London Journey Planner provides live travel updates and options on how to reach Kings Place quickly and accurately. You may also call London Travel Information on 020 7222 1234. Tube The nearest tube station is King’s Cross St. Pancras, on the Circle, Metropolitan,…
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With your support, Kings Place battled through 2020. It has been a joy to open our doors again to audiences this summer, but the last 16 months have been the most challenging in the venue’s history. We’ve lost valued members of our team, hundreds of events and all the income from our business events. But it has also a time of revelation and innovation: we’ve been so moved by the generosity of our audiences and community, and shared all ticket…
The Music Base is our open-plan shared office space, home to the Kings Place Music Foundation team and other like-minded arts, literature and music organisations. The creative and collaborative atmosphere of the Music Base fosters close relationships between organisations, many of whom have become Kings Place Partners, including Resident Orchestra Aurora Orchestra and Artistic Associate Poet in the City. We currently have desks available. Find out more about desk space to rent. Alan Bearman Music Alan Bearman Music is a music agency, formed…
Since its formation in 1972 the Brodsky Quartet has performed more than 3000 concerts on the major stages of the world and released more than 60 recordings. A natural curiosity and insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in many artistic directions and continues to ensure them a place at the very forefront of the international chamber music scene. The Brodsky Quartet made their Kings Place debut in September 2011. Just a few months later, in their 40th anniversary…
‘Not all orchestras are the same’. That’s been the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s calling card since a pioneering group of musicians established the rule-bending ensemble just over 30 years ago. But what makes an OAE performance at Kings Place special? Think of it like drinking a lovingly-made craft beer over a mass-produced lager, or a Highland single-malt over a supermarket own-brand. There’s an element of craft in everything we do. Playing on instruments from the period the music…
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary classical ensembles, with a core of 18 Principal Players. Its mission is to place the best new music at the heart of today’s culture; engaging and challenging the public through inspiring performances of the highest standard, and taking risks to develop new work and talent. Founded in 1968, the London Sinfonietta celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018, and with it, a rich musical history that has seen it commission over…
Rotunda Bar and Restaurant Rotunda, with its astro-turfed terrace running alongside Regent’s Canal, is a hidden gem with beautiful views situated in the heart of King’s Cross. The restaurant and bar has a number of new safety measures in place, such as distanced tables, enhanced cleaning procedures and staff training. The semi-enclosed bar terrace is perfect for drinks, equipped with heaters and blankets for the cool evenings. Dine alfresco or in the restaurant to view the open-view kitchen that overlooks the…