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Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers
Jul
31
7:00 PM19:00

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

7:00pm, Thursday 31st of July, Ladbroke Hall

This comedy powerhouse ditched the corporate grind to conquer the stand-up scene, all because of a life-changing run-in with the iconic Joan Rivers. Cally joins us to spill the tea on smashing midlife stereotypes, navigating chaos, and owning every moment with zero apologies.

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Emily Austen: It's Time to Work Smarter
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

Emily Austen: It's Time to Work Smarter

7:00pm, Tuesday 5th of August, x+why 100 Embankment Manchester

We like to think of ourselves as logical, clear-thinking, in control. But the truth is, our brains are full of shortcuts, blind spots, and strange little tricks we barely notice. And they’re shaping every decision we make.

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Tulisa Contostavlos: A Woman Judged
Aug
22
7:00 PM19:00

Tulisa Contostavlos: A Woman Judged

7:00pm, Friday 22nd of August, Ladbroke Hall London

In 2013, Tulisa stood at the pinnacle of her career. The N-Dubz singer was topping the charts and judging on the X Factor. Then, an elaborate sting operation saw her reputation publicly shredded and her future thrown into chaos, all captured for the front pages of The Sun.

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Gina Miller: Can You Buy A Better World?
Sep
24
6:00 PM18:00

Gina Miller: Can You Buy A Better World?

6:00pm, Wednesday 24th of September, The Tab Centre Shoreditch

The UK’s richest 50 families hold more wealth than half the country combined. From billionaire philanthropy to democratic fragility and wealth taxes, join political activist and businesswoman Gina Miller for a real conversation all about the power of money.

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Emily Maitlis: You Couldn’t Make This Sh*t Up!
Oct
21
7:00 PM19:00

Emily Maitlis: You Couldn’t Make This Sh*t Up!

7:00pm, Tuesday 21st of October, St Marylebone Church London

From that Prince Andrew interview to prime ministers toppling like dominoes. From pandemic-era chaos to billionaire Presidents dodging bullets. The last five years in global news have felt more like a fever dream than reality.

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A History of the World in Six Plagues with Edna Bonhomme
Jul
24
7:00 PM19:00

A History of the World in Six Plagues with Edna Bonhomme

7:00pm, Thursday 24th of July, The Hearth in Queen’s Park

Acclaimed historian and writer Edna Bonhomme will join us at The Trouble Club to explore how six pivotal diseases – Cholera, HIV/AIDS, the Spanish Flu, Sleeping Sickness, Ebola and COVID-19 – have shaped the trajectory of human history.

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18 Years Inside: Trouble Meets the Black Widow
Jul
18
7:00 PM19:00

18 Years Inside: Trouble Meets the Black Widow

7:00pm, Friday 18th of July, Century Club Soho

Join us for an extraordinary night with Linda Calvey, the woman known as the Black Widow. Once part of London’s criminal underworld, Linda mixed with legendary figures like the Kray twins before her own life of glamour and crime caught up with her.

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When Pop Culture Turned on Women: Sophie Gilbert & Pandora Sykes
Jul
8
8:00 PM20:00

When Pop Culture Turned on Women: Sophie Gilbert & Pandora Sykes

8:00pm, Tuesday 8th of July, Magic Circle Theatre Euston

What happened to feminism in the 21st century and how did a movement built on empowerment get repackaged into something glossy and utterly hollow? Acclaimed cultural critic Sophie Gilbert joins journalist and broadcaster Pandora Sykes to explore a pivotal shift in pop culture.

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WANTED For $1 million! Trouble Meets Hong Kong Activist, Chloe Cheung
Jul
8
6:00 PM18:00

WANTED For $1 million! Trouble Meets Hong Kong Activist, Chloe Cheung

6:00pm, Tuesday 8th of July, Magic Circle Theatre Euston

Imagine waking up one morning to discover that you are an enemy of the Chinese state and there’s a bounty on your head of $1,000,000-HK. "I actually just wanted to take a gap year after school, but I've ended up with a bounty!"

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Madame Matisse! With Sophie Haydock
Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00

Madame Matisse! With Sophie Haydock

7:00pm, Thursday 12th of June, The Hearth in Queen’s Park

Join us for an intimate evening with award-winning author and journalist Sophie Haydock as she discusses her latest novel, Madame Matisse. This captivating work delves into the lives of three remarkable women who were integral to the life and art of the renowned French painter Henri Matisse.

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Still Beautiful with Katie Piper
Jun
9
6:00 PM18:00

Still Beautiful with Katie Piper

6:00pm, Monday 9th of June, St Johns Hyde Park

Katie Piper is one of the most compelling voices on trauma, recovery, and self-worth today. In her characteristically unfiltered and deeply compassionate style, Katie will join us at The Trouble Club to talk about the realities of aging in a society obsessed with youth.

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The Natural History of Crime with Patricia Wiltshire
May
15
7:00 PM19:00

The Natural History of Crime with Patricia Wiltshire

7:00pm, Thursday 15th of May, The Hearth Queens Park

'I love puzzles, and finding answers is the only truly enjoyable part of what I do.' This is because Professor Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist, her days spent at crime scenes collecting samples, standing over dead bodies in a mortuary, or looking down her microscope for evidence.

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On Muscle with Bonnie Tsui
May
12
7:00 PM19:00

On Muscle with Bonnie Tsui

7:00pm, Monday 12th of May, Virtual Via Zoom

Cardiac, smooth, skeletal-these three different types of muscle in our bodies make our hearts beat; push food through our intestines, blood through our vessels, attach to our bones and help us move. Individually, they do different things. Collectively, they drive us through our days.

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A Barrister for the Earth: Meet Mónica Feria-Tinta
May
7
8:00 PM20:00

A Barrister for the Earth: Meet Mónica Feria-Tinta

8:00pm, Wednesday 7th of May, The Magic Circle Theatre London

Can a planet have legal rights? Could it be defended in a court of law? How do we redefine a 'right to life'? Join us for a critically important event where Mónica will take us behind the scenes of ten real cases.

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SLAGS! An Evening with Emma Jane Unsworth & Dolly Alderton
Apr
30
6:00 PM18:00

SLAGS! An Evening with Emma Jane Unsworth & Dolly Alderton

6:00pm, Wednesday 30th of April, Union Chapel Islington

Emma Jane Unsworth and Dolly Alderton talking about Slags? What’s not to love!?! Bestselling author Emma Jane Unsworth is back with a nostalgic, hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking novel that explores female messiness in all its glory.

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The Life of a Black Woman DJ with DJ Paulette
Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

The Life of a Black Woman DJ with DJ Paulette

7:00pm, Tuesday 15th of April, The Ministry Southwark

Join us for a powerful and inspiring event celebrating the life, career, and unstoppable spirit of DJ Paulette — a true icon of UK club culture. From her early days spinning vinyl in Manchester’s most legendary venues to commanding dancefloors across the globe, Paulette’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and resistance.

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My Search for Meaning with Amanda Knox
Apr
1
7:00 PM19:00

My Search for Meaning with Amanda Knox

7:00pm, Tuesday 1st of April, Virtual Via Zoom

Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit—and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though she was exonerated, it’s taken more than a decade for her to reclaim her identity and truly feel free.

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