An opportunity to hear from Kathleen Jaime (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 Gareth Mattey.
Join Solem Quartet at Kings Place for an evening of music which asks us to contemplate, or perhaps mourn Earth’s current condition, whilst reminding us of its natural aural beauty.
Motokiyo (1363– c. 1443) is one of the most revered masterpieces of classical noh, and a work that Zeami himself held in special regard. Its haunting themes of ghostly love, memory, and seaside solitude that have inspired artists for centuries, echoing in opera, poetry, and painting in Japan and beyond. ‘Song of Rona Island’, inspired by ‘On Rona’ by Kathleen Jamie, follows a traveller on an ecological survey to an abandoned island in the Outer Hebrides, and their encounter its haunting past. Six noh performers – including Kanji Shimizu – join forces with fiddler Aidan O’Rourke and Scottish smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul in a groundbreaking new work bringing together Scottish music and culture with Japanese noh theatre.
This month’s cantata is the first of two composed in late 1715 for the court in Weimar – where Bach compiled the Brandenburg Concertos.
Erland Cooper makes his debut at Kings Place as part of Earth Unwrapped, presenting the world premiere of his new work ‘The Peregrine’ for small ensemble.
Zubin Kanga performs the London premiere of Answer Machine Tape, 1987, a major work for piano and multimedia by Philip Venables, created in collaboration with dramatist Ted Huffman. It focuses on visual artist David Wojnarowicz, whose answering machine tape becomes a window onto the 1980s New York art scene, its queer community, and the devastating effects of the AIDS crisis.
Climb every mountain! Paddle in the stream, explore echoes across the valley and meet some friends along the way in Aurora’s latest adventure in the Far, Far Away Early Years series, part of Kings Place’s Earth Unwrapped series.
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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Climb every mountain! Join Aurora on its latest adventure in an adaptation of its new 'Far, Far Away' show for a grown-up evening out.
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.
Join us for the debut concert of DOOD, Arash Sobhani’s new musical journey. DOOD captures the spirit of cosmopolitan New York – free-form, unpredictable, and alive with global influences.
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.
An alchemic and typically Fagiolini-esque mix of choral music and spoken word for Christmas.
BIG Gospel Choir light up the season with Christmas favourites, soul-stirring Gospel, and inspiring hits — a joyful celebration to brighten your season, lift your spirit, and leave you inspired.
Join Nicolas Altstaedt and The Carice Singers for an evening of new works by Josephine Stevenson and Raquel García-Tomás, music compositions that questions our true connection with Earth and its vulnerable state.
We return to Weimar in December 1715 where, praise be, music was allowed during advent unlike Leipzig.
The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for 25 years, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK. Indeed, many people say that their Christmas doesn’t start until they have seen The Albion Christmas Band. Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II), Blair Dunlop (Albion Band) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings MBE, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.
Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham are the hosts of P1, the world's biggest F1 podcast. Join them for a live podcast unlike any other as they look back over every chaotic, jaw-dropping and amazing moment from a brilliant F1 season.
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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.