The Strand Area Guide

Esther’s new show ‘Slagbomb’ takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life. The phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities. It’s a time when one finds oneself juggling everything from prostate checks to hosing faeces off the garden decking, whilst clad in questionable footwear like crocs. Growing up, Esther imagined she would fulfil all the expectations of a lady, poised and dignified, but looking around she realises that just hasn't happened. Esther's life seems to be a magnet for embarrassing moments and endless cockups. No matter how hard she tries to project sophistication, she often ends up highlighting her unrefined side. Now she wants to embrace her lack of dignity - whether it’s her less-than-graceful posture, cringeworthy encounters with shady drug dealers, or the painful realities of waxing gone wrong. At its core, Esther’s show is an exploration of the challenges and hilarities of navigating the sandwich years, and an invitation to the audience to feel good about the madness in their own lives. After all, she has a Lebanese father dealing with war, a mother dealing with cancer, two kids (who seem to have permanently lost their PE kit), a husband who just wanted some birthday nooky, and a sudden loss of hearing. It’s all part of the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious journey of a right Slagbomb.

Oti Mabuse - I Am Here is a whirlwind celebration of the influences and inspirations that took her on a journey from growing up in South Africa to following her dream. From mesmerising Jives and pumping Sambas to South Africa’s exhilarating Kwaito, this is an explosive night of dance and music that will set your heart racing.

★For accessibility information please see the accessibility information button/link below CYRIL makes his highly anticipated UK debut at HERE at Outernet. The Australian DJ and viral sensation has taken the electronic music world by storm with his unique blend of high-energy beats and nostalgic remixes. With his chart-topping hit “Stumblin’ In” and a reimagining of Disturbed’s “The Sound of Silence” that captivated millions, CYRIL has performed on some of the biggest stages across the globe. Now, he brings his signature sound to London for the first time, taking over the state-of-the-art HERE at Outernet for a headline show like no other. Presented by HERE at Outernet. This is an 18+ event - physical photo ID required

Comedy for the Curious: Cats Vs Dogs Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her world touring show of stand-up comedy and science chat returns, with guest comedian, Ollie Horn and and expert veterinarian. Ben Capehorn. We'll answer questions you never knew you had! Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets Mock the Week! All participation is optional.

Over the past 17 years, Republic Artists Collective has hosted more than 300 parties across the UK, Czech Republic, Ibiza, and other parts of Europe. Our music has been featured on UK and international radio stations, including BBC, Ibiza Global Radio, and Proton and played at festivals and clubs worldwide by many respected artists.

In this special event and launch of his new book How to Fall in Love with the Future, Rob Hopkins, cofounder of the international Transition Network, invites us to travel to future worlds we would actually want to live in. In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of daily life, Rob responded the way a lot of people did: by starting a podcast. But it wasn’t any ordinary podcast. In each episode, Rob and his guests would “time travel” together to the year 2030-walking down imagined future streets, talking with imagined future neighbors, visiting imagined future local businesses. While Rob’s guests came from all walks of life-economists, politicians, bakers, comedians, novelists and more-they all shared a willingness to suspend their worries about the future long enough to mentally inhabit and then describe a world they were thrilled to be a part of. What Rob discovered was no less profound: this simple exercise of visiting a positive future forced him to rethink the work he’d been doing as a climate activist for decades. From the life and writings of musician Sun Ra and the history of Black utopian movements to the latest neuroscience on what goes on in our minds-and hearts-when we “time travel,” Rob brings essential new thinking to anyone overwhelmed with dread and anxiety for the future. He asks us to consider: what would the world look like if we all got to work imagining-and then building-a world we were deeply in love with? Presented by Conway Hall. This is an all ages event. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.