Join us as we bring together some of the Guardian’s most beloved culture and lifestyle writers, hosted by the comedian and presenter Nish Kumar.
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the 500th episode of the Film Stories with Simon Brew.
Gina Buenfeld-Murley, curator of the exhibition 'The Botanical Mind' at Camden Art Centre, joins Dr Christopher Harding, arts historian, to discuss the noh play 'Bashō' (Plantain Tree) by Konparu Zenchiku (1405–1470), ahead of its historic first-ever performance outside Japan.
Step into the world of the timeless masterpiece 'Matsukaze'. Uncover the hidden meanings layered poetic language and emotional depth. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper appreciation of why 'Matsukaze' is one of noh’s most beloved works.
An opportunity to hear from Kathleen Jaimie (poet and former Scottish Makar) about her essay ‘On Rona’, and how this essay inspired the creation of the Scottish-Noh theatre production ‘Song of Rona Island’ from Kanji Shimizu (Noh shite actor), Aidan O’Rourke (fiddler) and Brighde Chaimbeul (Scottish smallpipes).
A cantata composed in late 1715 for the court in Weimar and the inside track on how astrophotographers capture amazing images from our galaxy.
Three Bean Salad (Henry Paker, Benjamin Partridge and Mike Wozniak) is doing its first ever full-blown TOUR and you are cordially invited to soak up the lukewarm banter IRL-style.
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Bonjo throws open the doors of his house of pain and invites you to witness his devilish quizzing of poor Mike and Henry. Who will triumph? It doesn’t matter because the house (of pain) always wins.
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What’s that sound on the roof? The pitter patter of tiny feet in the winter snow? It’s Father Ratmas and his sleigh pulled by eight magical rats! Join Mike, Henry and Benjamin for a festive evening of rat-related stories as they tick off the twelve days of Ratmas.
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What’s that sound on the roof? The pitter patter of tiny feet in the winter snow? It’s Father Ratmas and his sleigh pulled by eight magical rats! Join Mike, Henry and Benjamin for a festive evening of rat-related stories as they tick off the twelve days of Ratmas.
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to happen next? Are there any answers to these questions? Come along and find out.
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to happen next? Are there any answers to these questions? Come along and find out.
We return to Weimar in December 1715 where, praise be, music was allowed during advent unlike Leipzig.
It wouldn’t be Christmas at Kings Place without Nine Lessons, and Robin Ince’s pioneering variety night that mashes together science, comedy, music and much more returns once again.
Kings Place produces a bold night of unexpected encounters, celebrating memory, music and connection for the opening of Memory Unwrapped 2026. Join Festival Voices, Olivia Chaney, 2Fox, Ristband Studios and more for a night to remember.
The cantata ‘Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit’ begins the new year with vigorous resolve. Inspired by the story of the faithful centurion it was composed in 1725 in Leipzig for the third Sunday after Advent.
‘Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan’ is a remarkable cantata that appears to have been performed at an unspecified special occasion in Leipzig in 1734 (we’ll hear another such work at March’s event).