Acclaimed concert pianist Mona Golabek, is the co-author of The Children of Willesden Lane (with Lee Cohen), the inspiring story of her mother’s extraordinary escape from Austria aboard the famed Kindertransport and her life in London during WWII. Mona will perform some of her mother’s favourite classical selections at the piano, as well as excerpts from the award-winning stage show, The Pianist of Willesden Lane.

Mona Golabek is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, concert pianist, author and radio host, who has appeared with many leading orchestras and made numerous recordings. She is the daughter of Lisa Jura, a concert pianist who was brought to England with the Kindertransport. Her mother is the heroine of Mona’s co-authored work, The Children of Willesden Lane, which was adapted into her acclaimed one-woman show, The Pianist of Willesden Lane, and nominated for a New York Drama Desk Award.

Lee Cohen is a journalist and screenwriter. He is the producer of a documentary chronicling Mona Golabek’s mission to bring her mother’s story to young audiences around the world.

This event will take place at JW3, to book tickets please visit the JW3 website or book by phone on 020 7433 8988.