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Sound, Rhythm and the Senses with Sarah Fletcher Thursdays 15 April to 18 June 19.00 21:00 People are often inspired and baffled by poetry. As a teacher, the question I am asked most is still what does this poem mean? This course begins elsewhere. Before meaning, there is sound. Before interpretation, there is rhythm. From these, sense begins to gather. Set within the Steiner space, the course takes seriously Rudolf Steiners insight that Every vowel is a soul-mood, and every consonant an imprint of the world. We will treat language as something lived and shaped through the body, attending to how sound moves within the room, how repetition alters it, how voice creates atmosphere. We will explore how poets such as Gerard Manley Hopkins and Dylan Thomas use sound as a generative force, allowing language to move, echo, and accumulate into meaning. Students will write out of sound, letting patterns call up image and feeling almost involuntarily. We will also work with the environment beyond the room. Regents Park becomes part of the course, offering sensory experiences to inspire our writing. Through recitation, repetition, and vocal exercises, this course invites you to inhabit language before writing it, and to return each week as that sensitivity deepens. As Steiner writes, In speech the human being experiences him/herself as soul. The course culminates in a voluntary sharing of poems written at a public Poetry Evening in the Bookshop on 18th June. Each session builds on the last, so attending regularly is strongly encouraged. Please bring your own notebook and pen. Sarah Fletcher is an American-British writer. Her debut poetry collection PLUS ULTRA was published in 2023 with CHEERIO Publishing. Her verse has appeared in The Poetry Review, Poetry London, The White Review, and more. She has taught for universities, creative writing charities, and primary schools. She is currently completing a PhD on how creative writing can treat chronic pain at Aberystwyth University. Cost: 15/10 per session Cost for all 10 sessions, excluding 18th June: 120/ 80 paid in advance Book online here or pay at the bookshop on arrival.

The Solomon Gundy Band fuses jazz, electronica, and Afro-diasporic rhythms, creating a vibrant and haunting sound that combines virtuosity with working-class grit. Their music is as flavourful as the Jamaican dish they are named after. Solomon Gundy is a spicy Jamaican pickled Herring paste usually served with crackers as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre. The term is originally from the French word "salmigondis", which refers to a disparate assembly of things, ideas, or people forming an incoherent whole. Led by visionary trumpeter and UK jazz catalyst Sean Corby and co-composed with UK Latin jazz heavyweight Jonny Enright, their music channels the spirit of influential artists such as Miles Davis, Kahil El’Zabar, Rob Mazurek, Papo Vazquez, Donald Byrd, and Roots Radics. Produced by Loose Tubes/Freak Power maverick Ashley Slater and two-time Grammy and Juno nominated electronic artist/producer Carmen Rizzo, their debut album, 'Hancestry,' features a guest appearance from UK jazz legend Courtney Pine and showcases a remarkable array of generational talent. With tracks that include the words of community activist Ismahil Blaigrove and author James Baldwin, along with dedications to Leon Forrest and Zora Neale Hurston, this album presents conscious sound system jazz for the 21st century.

Prokofiev Sarcasms, Op.17 Beethoven Sonata in A major, Op.2, No.2 Chopin Preludes, Op.28 Debussy Estampes There is almost nowhere else to put the fiery piano suiteSarcasmsthan at the very beginning of a varied programme, such is the assault the twenty-one year old Prokofiev unleashes on the listener. Yet there is much tunefulness to be had amongst all the harmonic anarchy. Of the three early Sonatas Beethoven dedicated to Joseph Haydn, the second in A major probably appears least often on concert prgrammes. The drama is altogether more internalized, the urbanity and ingenuity of much of the writing being perhaps more prophetic of the later works. There will be an interval with free refreshments Chopin's familiar twenty-four Preludes are highly sophisticated creations from the composer's full maturity, remarkable for their rapid presentation of highly contradictory psychological states. The concert ends with an evocation of the Far East, Spain and France in the important triptych Estampes; a true watershed in Debussy's piano oeuvre from which all the later Impressionist masterworks emanated.

Evenings at Ayllu now come with strings attached - in the best way possible. Join us every Friday and Saturday as the soft, expressive sounds of live Spanish guitar fill our intimate Paddington restaurant. Tucked away from the bustle, Ayllu invites you to slow down and savour the night with a tasting menu designed for sharing. Choose from bold, refined flavours that blend Japanese precision with Peruvian warmth. From oysters and crab tacos to short rib and ceviche, each course is served to the rhythm of the guitar. This is not just dinner - it's an evening to linger over. Fever Days .hidden-word { display: none; }

Neon Naked Life Drawing: Pose, Glow, and Create in Oxford Circus! The next Model Experience in April has been moved to Sunday 12th April as a one-off Sunday session due to tube strikes across London. Giving it a Sunday Service: Easter Special theme! Don’t come alone - bring a friend and save with our £34 duo pass! Tick off your bucket list with this one-of-a-kind neon life drawing experience. Choose to pose as a glowing model or create vibrant UV-lit artwork. Event Times Models: Arrive at 7 PM for painting and preparation. Artists: Arrive at 8 PM for the class, running until 10 PM. Nearby Stations: Oxford Circus. Modelling Tickets Perfect for beginners, with limited spots each session. Arrive early for UV-reactive body paint -paint yourself, bring a friend, or let our team help. Pose for all or some; the choice is yours! Drawing Tickets Capture glowing, dynamic poses in this vibrant session, designed for artists of all skill levels. Models Arrival & Prep: Arrive at 7 PM for painting. What to Bring: Wear neon accessories, swimwear, or underwear for comfort. Bring a robe and old clothes for after. Pose: Ranging from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Join as a sketcher if you wish to sit one out. Photos: No photos during the session. Post-event, take pictures in a designated area or with our photographer. Guidelines: Respect others. Inappropriate behavior will lead to removal without a refund. Presented by Neon Naked Life Drawing. This is an 18+ event (Photo ID Required).

Join us for an unforgettable Thursday night at Bocconcino, where culinary excellence meets a vibrant atmosphere! Delight your taste buds with a three-course truffle menu, featuring mouthwatering options like homemade tagliatelle and decadent truffled burrata. Sip on bottomless Prosecco as you celebrate the finer things in life amidst the elegant ambience of Mayfair. This is more than just dinner; it's an experience that will elevate your evening! Get your tickets now for the Thursday Bottomless Truffle Dinner at Bocconcino Mayfair!