Shakespeare and Poland Festival 24-25 June 2023
A weekend of events celebrating Polish cultural heritage, and the cultural connections between Britain & Poland, combining literature, theatre, music and a family-friendly picnic with nature-themed activities.
24
06.2023
25
06.2023
Events, History, Literature, Music, Theatre
A Feminist Writer without a Home | Discovering Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska
A rediscovery of the fascinating profile and output of feminist writer Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska, with artist Ania Ready whose encounter with her archive led to a seven-year research project.
08
06.2023
Events, Literature
Szymanowski’s ‘Stabat Mater’ by the London Symphony Orchestra @ Edinburgh International Festival – 16th August
Polish composer Karol Szymanowski will be performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, The concert will also feature performances by Polish singers Iwona Sobotka (soprano) and Hanna Hipp (alto).
16
08.2023
Events, Music
Essex Book Festival – Polish writers in residence, Maciej Hen and Wioletta Greg
Two Polish writers join the Essex Writers House for a residency during the Essex Book Festival in June.
01
06.2023
01
07.2023
Events, Literature
LABORATORIUM PIESNI – HÉ OYÁTE PREMIERE
Take a deep breath and release it. It will become a wild river that will fill your life, taking you to the source. You are the song and the song is you. This song is your life.
Applications Open – KIFF Kick_Off International Film Festival
KICK-OFF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (KIFF) is an independent festival that was established three years ago. It previously operated under the name KINOGRAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. This year it is being held for the third time.
Deportation Day: Crimean Tatar Stories of Deportation and Return
Join an event by Ukrainian Institute commemorating 79 years since the Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars & hear from leading experts on Crimean Tatar heritage.
18
05.2023
Events, History, Visual arts
Anna Zaranko receives the 2023 Found in translation Award
Anna Zaranko is the winner of the 2023 Found in Translation Award for her translation of Polish epic and Nobel prize-winning work 'The Peasants' by Wladyslaw Reymont.
10
05.2023
31
12.2023
Events, Literature, News
Get Your Sneezes Ready: Hay Fever Comes to Arcola Theatre!
An interactive dark comedy where the audience decides what happens. Features a Polish song and stars Maja Bloom from Fantastic Beasts as a Polish character