Gala Premiere – “Rescuing Chopin – A True Story in Two Acts”
A new play telling the true story of the rediscovery of a lost statue of Chopin on London's Southbank, a post WWII gift from the Polish government to the UK, which was found with the help of the homeless.
27
01.2024
Events, Music, Theatre
Exploring Grief and Loss Through Art
Featuring three Polish artists based in London as part of a a group exhibition that explores artists’ experience of loss and grief in contemporary art practice.
24
01.2024
23
02.2024
Events, Visual arts
The 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
Poland's largest charitable fundraiser which also takes place abroad. Find out more about volunteering opportunities at collection centres abroad.
28
01.2024
Events, News
Open seminar: Reading Filipowicz with Translator Anna Zaranko
Enter the fascinating world of the writer's work in conversation with award-winning translator Anna Zaranko, who translates Filipowicz's work into English
25
01.2024
Events, Literature
20 Letters to Joseph Conrad up for Auction
Letters to Joseph Conrad up for auction as part of the sale of Library collection of founder of Foyles bookshop.
31
01.2024
Events, Literature, News
The 52nd Polish Ball
Open to all, the traditional Polish Ball is a highlight in the calendar of the UK's Polish community. A charitable event, the ball's aim is also the building of British-Polish relations.
20
04.2024
Events, News
Holocaust Memorial Day: Resistance at Auschwitz
Jack Fairweather on the life of Polish resistance hero Witold Pilecki as part of a joint event organised by the Polish Cultural Institute and the British Library to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
22
01.2024
Events, History, Literature, News
Found in Translation Award 2024: Nominations Open!
With a prize including a one month residency in Krakow and a cash prize of 16, 000 PLN, the FiTA award honours the best translation of Polish literature into English in 2023.
15
01.2024
06
02.2024
Events, Literature, News
Polish Film Talk & Screening (Sweat) @ Watermans Arts
Michael Brooke introduces and discusses the 2021 Polish film Sweat as part of Watermans' Kino! season, celebrating contemporary Polish cinema
21
01.2024
Events, Film