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In this crazy comic creating workshop, Beano's Betty & The Yeti writer and illustrator, Hugh Raine, will teach you how to draw characters using simple shapes, and also share some of his secrets of comic making before creating a big live comic with your help! Suitable for children aged 6+, adults accompanying children go free - please select Accompanying Adult ticket at checkout. The Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYO Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible from street level, however there are some areas of the building which are not wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch for further details. Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or dietary concerns. About Fleet Street Quarter: Fleet Street Quarter is a Business Improvement District championing one of Londons most iconic areas. Spanning Fleet Street and its surrounding destinations - including Chancery Lane, Holborn, Ludgate Hill and New Street Square - the Quarter is collaboratively being shaped into a vibrant place to live, work and explore. This is an area alive with innovation, vision and a rich cultural history a place where stories have always been born. Find out more: Fleet Street Quarter Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fleetstquarter/?hl=en] Fleet Street Quarter LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleetstquarter/] Fleet Street Quarter Website [https://www.fleetstreetquarter.co.uk/festival-of-words-2026] Fleet Street QuarterNewsletter [http://eepurl.com/iX4TWg]

We are delighted to welcome Canadian jazz pop crooner BEN DUNNILL to Piano Smithfeld London for a special, intimate headline show. A singer-songwriter and pianist, Ben's takes on the classics as well as his own work has seen him become a viral sensation, with over 1 million Tik Tok followers. About Ben Dunnill: BEN DUNNILL is a jazz-pop crooner with a timeless voice and an extraordinary memory - he performs over 5,000 songs entirely by heart. A professional performer since age 13, he built his career playing piano bars across Vancouver and quickly became one of the city’s most sought-after entertainers. His blend of classic style and digital fluency has captivated global audiences, with over 5 million music streams and 200 million video views. Ben’s artistry has drawn praise from musical icons like Laufey and David Foster, positioning him as a modern artist with a classic soul. With support from Aurora Rays AURORA RAYS is a vocalist, composer, pianist and International Music Award Winner inspired by music in all its forms. Having been awarded the Global Talent Visa (UK) she was nominated for “Top 50 Artists-Worldwide” and “Best Pop Act” at the "Show4Me Music Awards 2022”. Recent performances include: Sounds of Europe Festival, The BritFest with Tunde (the lighthouse family), LoveBird Festival, Italy’s got talent, Scenes - Usa, Sidmouth Fringe Sessions. Presented by Success Express. This is an 18+ event

Join us for an informal hour of free-thinking discussion, music, and readings at the fireside of the historic Conway Hall Library in celebration of our cherished composer, Eliza Flower (1803-46). This inaugural event explores the legacy of Flower’s collaborative friendship with the political polymath Harriet Martineau (1802-76) on the 150th anniversary of her death, and that of Flower’s natural successor at South Place Ethical Society, the prolific composer Emily Josephine Troup (1853-1913). The programme will include a performance of Flower’s ‘Fellowship’ from Hymns of Modern Thought, which was first revived by Electric Voice Theatre at the Winter Carols by Candlelight concert last year. Presented by Electric Voice Theatre and guests: Frances M Lynch, Artistic Director, Electric Voice Theatre Oskar Jensen, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, Newcastle University Madeleine Goodall, Humanist Heritage Manager, Humanists UK Presented by Conway Hall. This is an all ages event. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

We are excited to welcome back Radhika to the Betsey. After her blinding set supporting wor_kspace and Gerard Love a couple of weeks ago, shell be back at the Betsey on 14th June 2026 to celebrate the release of her debut album. Support comes from her Glass Modern label mates Stone Anthem. Doors 7pm. £15adv/£17otd. Tickets on sale now. RADHIKA - Glass Modern is very proud to present the debut album by Scottish dream pop group Radhika, led by Radhika Meera Dade. Out 22nd May, CINE-POP is a collection of songs that flow gently and easily in and out of each other - a suite, a short film, everything an album should be. The album features appearances from a number of Radhika's family, friends and esteemed Glasgow musicians, including Mitch Mitchell (The Pastels), Gerard Love (Lightships/ ex-Teenage Fanclub), and Tracyanne Campbell (Camera Obscura). One of the loveliest voices Ive heard in a long time- Bilinda Butcher (My Bloody Valentine) I think there's something really special in what Radhika does. Influences and inspirations whirl around and are fine-tuned into really good songs.- Gideon Coe, BBC6 Music "Cine-Pop is a one-off, it's unrepeatable - there, gone, the world through the eyes of a dazzling young Indo-Scottish woman.- Stephen McRobbie (The Pastels) STONE ANTHEM is the alias of UK based multi-instrumentalist artist Archie Ingram and his psychedelic DIY Electronica.

Motion . Every Monday . Location: xoyo London . 11pm - late . London nightlife is about to level up . Motion - the brand new weekly experience taking over the iconic xoyo London. . 1000 people - cheap drinks deals - exceptional sound system . Music by DJ senses . Hip-hop - r&b - trap - afrobeats - bashment . Address - 32-37 cowper street, London, ec2a 4ap . Contact - [email protected] - 07894553938 . No ID no entry . Age - \[18-24\] . Instagram - @motionldn\_ . Tiktok - motionlondon . Single person entry is not allowed Presented by Lowercase Events. This is an 18+ event.

Join Naomi, founder of Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. All ticket booking proceeds will be donated to the charity Mental Fight Club. [https://www.mentalfightclub.art/] The Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYO Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or dietary concerns. About Fleet Street Quarter: Fleet Street Quarter is a Business Improvement District championing one of Londons most iconic areas. Spanning Fleet Street and its surrounding destinations - including Chancery Lane, Holborn, Ludgate Hill and New Street Square - the Quarter is collaboratively being shaped into a vibrant place to live, work and explore. This is an area alive with innovation, vision and a rich cultural history a place where stories have always been born. Find out more: Fleet Street Quarter Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fleetstquarter/?hl=en] Fleet Street Quarter LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleetstquarter/] Fleet Street Quarter Website [https://www.fleetstreetquarter.co.uk/festival-of-words-2026] Fleet Street QuarterNewsletter [http://eepurl.com/iX4TWg]