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FORM Presents The obgms \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event

Walking through the ancient streets of London, you'll learn what lies beneath your feet, from 14th century Black Death victims to a long-lost Roman Amphitheatre. Standing by some of the most foreboding locations in the city, we'll tell you about the gruesome executions which took place here, and the partying and revelry which accompanied them! This walk will surely leave you with a lasting impression of a different side of London! All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs .

Forget the bedtime story. Once Upon a Crime is an adults-only interactive show where Little Red Riding Hood is the prime suspect in a live criminal investigation. A detective leads the interrogation on stage. Alibis crumble, secrets surface, and everything you thought you knew gets rewritten. Was she a victim, a witness, or something worse? The audience votes at key moments to steer the case, unlock new evidence, and shape the ending. No two shows reach the same verdict. Dark humor, sharp twists, and a mystery where nothing is what it seems. Get your tickets for Once Upon a Crime in London! Seating map

FORM Presents Lavender \+ Special Guests "Meet lavender, a winsome London-based duo consisting of Oskar Rice and Adam Jackson. You can hear the confluence of their weirdly disconnected musical worlds merge on these songs. Their influences, which range from American Football to Burial, Steve Reich to J Dilla, are mixed up in a minestrone of sounds. The songs, with these vivid textural patterns, gossamer-thin layers of audio competing and commingling to create these magical, melody-rich results. Big fans of sampling, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly where they begin and Adam’s voice or Oskar’s beats end. And that’s how they like it. Multiple plays reward the listener as the music unravels and gradually reveals its secrets.” - Bill Brewster Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event.

Ben Moss’ music has its roots firmly embedded in the English folk idiom, drawing inspiration from the rich tradition of storytelling and social commentary found therein. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Ben’s live shows see him flitting between guitar and banjo, violin and melodeon, searching for the perfect underpinning to his delicately crafted lyrics, touching on themes of masculinity, our disconnection with nature, and the challenge of maintaining political optimism. April 2026 will see the release of Ben’s new EP, “Here We Will Dance”, a collection of songs forming a call to action and optimism in an age of apathy and despair. The joint crises of climate and masculinity continue to be a deep wellspring of inspiration for his songwriting, and this record promises more of his characteristic blend of profoundly personal yet relatable reflections on modern life. This is true folk music, speaking to the present moment, with the voice of the people.

This event is in partnership with Event Sponsors, News Media Association [https://newsmediauk.org/] . Political editors from leading news media titles reflect on the role of political journalism in an increasingly unpredictable climate. The discussion will look at the challenges and opportunities in political reporting today, the role of trusted news in combating mis and dis information, as well as reflecting on the UK local elections and the forthcoming US mid-terms. Caroline Wheeler,political editor for The Sunday Times Jason Groves,political editor for The Daily Mail Jack Elsom,political editor for The Sun Jessica Elgot, deputy political editor, The Guardian Chaired byDamian Collins The Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYO Accessibility: This venue is fully wheelchair accessible. This venue is equipped with a hearing induction loop system. 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]