St Pauls Area Guide

David Roberts in conversation with Hattie Collins Join us to celebrate the publication of David Roberts’ new book, We Are Your Children. Touching on major moments in the story of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights including the Stonewall Uprising, the first Gay Pride Rally and the dazzling history of drag and the ballroom scene, We Are Your Children is a wide-ranging and inclusive account of a multifaceted movement, with detailed and characterful colour artwork. The main body of the book focuses on the last 50 years of the twentieth century in the UK and USA and the events and people that laid the foundation for all that has followed. David will be in conversation with Hattie Collins and discuss how he navigated the challenges and advantages of using illustration to tell historical stories. They’ll delve into the choices around composition and content in telling those stories visually, and the challenges in finding and choosing which stories to tell. Copies of the book will be available to purchase on the evening of the talk from Gay’s the Word bookshop, with a signing afterwards. David Roberts is a hugely talented and versatile artist and author, earning great acclaim for his distinctive illustrations. He began his career in fashion illustration, and his sharp eye for form and composition is evidenced throughout his work. His books include collaborations with his sister Lynn on retellings of several classic fairy stories. Their book Little Red was shortlisted for the 2005 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. David’s first collaboration with Julia Donaldson, Tyrannosaurus Drip, was published in 2007 by Macmillan, and since then they have worked together on several other picture books. David is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Questioneers series including Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist written by Andrea Beaty. The latter has been made into a Netflix animation series for which David received an Emmy as Executive Producer. He is the illustrator of Julian Clary’s fiction series The Bolds and has recently worked with Richaed Ayoade on The Fairy Tale Fan Club. His first non-fiction book Suffragette: The Battle for Equality, is an exquisitely illustrated history of the women’s suffrage movement, which has been a passion of David’s since his school days. Hattie Collins is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and published author. She currently hosts PROUD, a radio show on Apple Music 1 which celebrates established and emerging LGBTQIA+ musicians. Specialising in, but not limited to, popular music, film and LGBTQIA+ culture, Hattie has interviewed global superstars for publications including Elle, i-D, The Face, Arena Homme+, The Sunday Times and the Guardian. She is the author of the Penderyn Prize nominated book This Is Grime and has co/ghostwritten seven books to date, including two Sunday Times bestsellers.

Enter a dreamscape of machines, movement, and captivating installations that play with your perception

Meet an eighteenth-century ghost and explore London's spooky history. Rub shoulders with kings, queens, and the legendary Braveheart on a journey back in time. Embark on a thrilling 2-mile walking tour from Barbican to Farringdon, diving deep into the heart of London's dark past. Tour. Itinerary The Charterhouse Smithfield Market Cloth Fair Church of St. Bartholomew the Great - Admission included WIlliam Wallace Memorial Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Museum Golden Boy of Pye Corner Holy Sepulchre London Holborn Viaduct Ye Olde Mitre. Service animals are welcome. Nearby public transportation options are available. Suitable for individuals of all physical fitness levels. Experience supplied by Historic London Tours All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.

Socially distanced, live, new material, stand-up comedy upstairs at The Betsey Trotwood, London Pay-what-you-want - minimum £3

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Brighton. Coldplay - Clocks Coldplay - Something Just Like This Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay - Fix you Imagine Dragons - Natural Imagine Dragons - Next to Me Coldplay - The Scientist Imagine Dragons - Follow You Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar Imagine Dragons - Believer Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars Coldplay - Viva la Vida Performers String quartet - Sussex String Quartet

Join us for Unspun Sessions - our hot new monthly discovery showcase at Piano Smithfield with FIVE fabulous artists. Hollie Carmen & The Pearls is an alt pop artist that tip toes the line between past, present and future. Inspired by Carmens relationship with her late grandmother with whom she shared a deep love of 50s jazz and film, Carmen's inlfuences include Julie London, Bobby Vinton and more. Harry Pane is a highly regarded British folk singer-songwriter, combining lyrics from the heart with honst and expressive guitar playing. "His delicate honesty and turn of phrase make stand well clear of the pack." - Frank Turner Mike McKenzie is an award winning Scottish singer-songwriter whose laid back, inclusive shows have proved a smash with audiences. He has performed at iconic venues UK wide, and received great support from Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2, Janice Forsyth on BBC Radio Scotland, and many more. Singer, songwriter, pianist and producer Nadav Sivan is attracting audiences from all over the world after the release of his debut album ‘Til the Day we Die’. With an eclectic mix of genres including soul, hip hop, classical and pop, Nadav’s combination of influences is truly magnetic. Jasi Bella is a Swedish singer-songwriter with a propensity for creating appealing melodies and fascinating narratives, and draws inspiration from her own personal trials and tribulations. Her debut EP "Regal" is loosely based on historic Mary Queen of Scots. Presented by Success Express. This is an 18+ event.