Books & Literature in London

Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

The O2 Arena, London

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Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Union Chapel, London

Jason Fox

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documenta…

Cadogan Hall, London

Poetry and Comedy for Palestine

Join us for a mixed bill night of incredible stand-up comedy and spoken word performances in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians.All proceeds will be donate…

The Cavendish Arms, London

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The River Fleet (from Blackfriars To St Pancras) Guided Walking Tour With Author Paul Talling

A detailed three and a half hour guided walking tour of the lower part of the River Fleet's course. Dogs are welcome.

The Black Friar, London

An Evening with Celia Imrie: The Elegant Hustler

Join us for an evening with award-winning actor and star of the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors Celia Imrie as she shares her adventures from around the world with fel…

Michael Croft Theatre, London

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My Rice is Best! with Selina Brown

See if you can help Selina Brown settle the age-old question of which tastie-tastic rice dish is the best.In My Rice is Best, Shane’s favourite meal is a big, d…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

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Storytelling with Dean Atta

An interactive storytelling from Dean Atta, all about finding joy and celebration in life.

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

Don’t Intrude on my Mood! with Rea Malhotram

Join author Rea Malhotram for an interactive storytelling session, exploring new ways to describe and cope with challenging emotions.Don’t Intrude on my Mood!

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

Lgbtqia+ Poetry Open Mic Night: Hosted by S-Bars

Join us for an inclusive poetry open mic night at Morocco Bound!We are back again in collaboration with S-BARS for an LGBTQ+ Poetry Open Mic Night

Morocco Bound , London

Who Said Boo? with Jeanne Willis

Join us to celebrate the launch of Who said Boo? with author Jeanne Willis.Boo! It’s Halloween and you are invited to a fancy dress spooktacular party to celebr…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

The Big Kids Book Club: Draw-along with Nadia Shireen

Join author Nadia Shireen for a storytelling inspired by her bestselling Grimwood series, before picking up your pencils for a special draw-along where you’ll l…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

Bermondsey Poetry Open Mic

Our renowned poetry open mic nights are an opportunity for creativity and self-expression!Come on down to our relaxed and inclusive poetry and spoken word open…

Morocco Bound , London

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Union Chapel, London

Jim E Brown

Poet and Artist/Activist Jim E. Brown was born in Manchester on September 10, 2001, just one day before the 911.

The Dome, London

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Saul Williams

A One-Off Spoken Word Summer Slam with the legendary Saul Williams.

Islington Assembly Hall, London

Seanchoíche London Fear

Seanchoíche (pronounced Shanna-Key-Huh) our storytelling night is coming BACK to London for a Special Halloween event on Friday October 30th @ the amazing Old C…

The Old Church, Stoke Newington, London

Something in the Dark with John Dougherty

What's out there in the darkness? Author John Dougherty shares his book in this spooky storytelling event, accompanied by music. As night falls and strange whis…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

A Little Boy and His Bear with Jane Riordan

Join author Jane Riordan to go on an adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood.Celebrate a hundred years of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends, hear a special storytime, and…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

Poetry Workshop- Writing Sideways - Tuesday

In this lateral thinking and writing session, we’ll explore poems that move through association, digression, repetition and unexpected connections - rather than…

Morocco Bound , London

The Friends of Kensington Day Centre Autumn Lecture: An Evening With Baroness Camilla Cavendish

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening with Baroness Camilla Cavendish, author, journalist and former Downing Street policy adviser. Baroness Ca…

St John's Church, London

Spitnights Pure Poetry

poetry for non-poetry fansA memorable night with the UK's best poets, showing just how entertaining, moving and hilarious they can be using nothing but words.li…

The Ministry of Sound, London

Moor Mother: Fetish Bones (10th Anniversary Tour)

Moor Mother (Camae Ayewa) is an international touring musician, poet, visual artist and Professor of Composition at the USC Thornton School of Music.

ICA, London

Open Mic at the Three Compasses

Open mic night every 2nd Monday of the month from 7.30pm. We’ll provide a piano, mic, and courtesy of our friends at Guitar Guitar, an electro-acoustic & an ele…

Three Compasses, London

Wine Tasting with Jancis Robinson

Join us for an evening of wine tasting with Jancis Robinson, one of the world’s leading experts on wine, to celebrate the publication of the ninth edition of Th…

James Allen's Girls' School, London

Spitnights Pure Poetry Open Mic

poetry for non-poetry fansA memorable night with the UK's best poets, showing just how entertaining, moving and hilarious they can be using nothing but words.he…

The Ministry of Sound, London

An Evening With Clive Anderson in Conversation With Gyles Brandreth

The Barnes Bookshop is delighted to welcome one of our finest comedians for this live event: Clive Anderson will present his new book 'I Think My Name Is Brodie…

St Mary's Church, London

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An Evening With Clive Anderson in Conversation With Gyles Brandreth

The Barnes Bookshop is delighted to welcome one of our finest comedians for this live event: Clive Anderson will present his new book 'I Think My Name Is Brodie…

St. Mary's, Barnes, London

Baby Sensory Storytelling: Tiny Tales from the Trees

Join us for a cosy story in our Baby and Toddler Sensory Space, inspired by an American folktale.A little bird has hurt its wing and is looking for somewhere wa…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

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Re-Enchant: November

RE:Enchant – Poetic Experiments For A New WorldLive literature every third Sunday.Gale Burns, an award-winner at international poetry festivals, will read from…

The Cockpit, London

Poetry Workshop- Poetry As Fixation - Sunday

What keeps circling back in your mind? From people and places to objects, ideas, fears and fixations, we’ll explore how obsession and fixation can fuel a poem.

Morocco Bound , London

Baby Sensory Storytelling: Let’s Go For a Walk

Join us in our Baby and Toddler Sensory Space for a sensory walk through the seasons!Little ones and their grown-ups are invited to explore nature through playf…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

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Gordon Simpson: Four Deadly Swings

Join former sports writer Gordon Simpson as he talks to Clark McGinn about his gripping new thriller, Four Deadly Swings, set in the unseen, venal world of prof…

The Caledonian Club, London

Spitnights Poetry Meets Improv Jazz

we're back with our improv jazz meets poetry night3 poet headliners + live band =A memorable evening of never-to-be-repeated moments - combining the most exciti…

Number 90, London

Lunch With Carol Kirkwood

A familiar face on British television, Carol Kirkwood has been brightening mornings for millions as the much-loved weather presented on BBC Breakfast.

The Caledonian Club, London

The Haunted Landscape 2026: Magic, Fairies and Old Gods

This year, The Haunted Landscape, an annual dive into magic, ghosts and folklore, entertains the Great God Pan with Professor Ronald Hutton and Sara Hannant, me…

Conway Hall, London

Poetry Workshop- Less Is More - Monday

Good poems don’t always explain themselves. We’ll experiment with implication, ambiguity, omission and restraint, looking at how to trust an image, leave space…

Morocco Bound , London

Tiger, It’s Snowing!

Discover the joys of winter in this charming storytelling adventure – includes a special gift with every child ticket.An interactive storytelling experience bas…

Discover Children's Story Centre, London

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Poetry Workshop- Arctic Fever - Monday

In this lateral thinking and writing session, we’ll explore poems that move through association, digression, repetition and unexpected connections - rather than…

Morocco Bound , London

Scustin

Bray four-piece Scustin turn pub talk into post-punk with a disco pulse. Debut album Confessions Of A Pub Talker is narrated by a barman called Larry, and the 2…

Moth Club, London