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As patriarchy rises across the globe, Natasha Walter, Carole Cadwalladr and Aja Barber will be talking about the new threats that women are facing, and what we can do to resist. Natasha Walter’s new book, Feminism for a World on Fire, takes a global look at the challenges faced by women today - from online misogyny to state repression, from climate emergency to deepening economic inequality. She will be joined by Carole Cadwalladr, the fearless investigator of the new tech oligarchy - the broligarchy - and Aja Barber, the writer and campaigner against fast fashion and colonialism. Together, they will be going deep into the crises that we face and drawing new maps of how women can build connection and resistance in darkening times. Presented by Conway Hall. This is an all ages event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Junior Giscombe returns with the new single ‘Step Off’ featuring Lovers Rock star Paulette Tajah and Dancehall star Pinky Famous. ‘Step Off’ brings to the forefront the struggles of young women who fall into female gang culture and the difficulties they face in walking away. ‘Step Off” is a fusion of Junior’s signature falsetto, Paulette Tajah’s sweet vocals, and Pinky’s edgy lyrics to a backdrop of contemporary Dancehall R&B. This release is the second single from the album ‘Everyting Set’.

“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.” Standing up so you don't have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. You know what they say: There’s no school like the old school, with the dodgy overflowing toilets.

The 80s Party is back to bring you another party dedicated entirely to 1980s and the great music it gave us all. You can expect to hear all those bangers you listened to on 7", watched on Top of Pops, read about in Smash Hits and taped on to your C60 cassette on a Sunday evening during the top 40 charts rundown, or you might just recognise the tunes as the stuff your parents or Grandparents listen to in the car, or that appeared on the Stranger Things soundtrack . Either way there'll be pop, dance, movie soundtracks, hip-hop, indie, hair-metal, new romantic, electro, soul and even a bit of Stock, Aitken & Waterman. Something for everyone. Door Policy: It's an 80s party, so dress up in 80s gear! You’ll hear artists like: Wham, Madonna, Queen, Whitney Houston, Prince, Erasure, Duran Duran, A-Ha, The Clash, Spandau Ballet, Kate Bush, Culture Club, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, The Cure, Bros, Bananarama, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Stevie Wonder, Human League, Lionel Richie, Blondie, Pet Shop Boys, Rick Astley, Tina Turner, Shakin' Stevens, Bonnie Tyler, The Smiths, Dexy's Midnight Runners, The Specials, The Bangles, Kylie Minogue, Tiffany, Technotronic, Black Box, Elton John, Joy Division, Toto, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, KC and the Sunshine Band, Soft Cell, Belinda Carlisle, Beastie Boys, Meat Loaf, Musical Youth, Phil Collins, Cher, INXS, New Order, Madness, Adam Ant, The Jam, Depeche Mode and loads more. Please note this is an 18+ event Presented by Jomi Events Ltd. This is an 18+ event

ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

After a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a whirlwind year of critical acclaim, David Elms invites you to a milestone celebration of his cult-hit phenomenon. ‘It’s an object(less) lesson in the transcendent power of collective imagining, and in how little is needed to bring a story and performance to life. It’s also a lovely, skilful and understated hour of extempore comedy’ Guardian Part improv, part storytelling, and entirely unique, this is the 100th time David will step onto a stage to describe a room that isn’t there with you, the audience. Come and be part of this very special show with a limited edition “Describer” cap included in the price of your ticket! It is rare for an improvised show to break into the mainstream awards circuit, but David Elms Describes a Room has done just that. A firm Chortle favorite, the show earned a glowing 4-star review and a spot on Steve Bennett’s “Most Memorable Shows of 2025” list. It also secured a prestigious Chortle Award nomination, a rare feat for the medium. Please note that this performance is being filmed for marketing purposes and social media. By entering the venue, you acknowledge that your image, voice and likeness may appear in the final content piece.