The Theatre of Dionysus This lecture outlines the origins of Greek drama in this historic setting, its architectural development and some of the greatest masterpieces.
Debussy - Text and Ideas: Maeterlinck's Golaud As title roles of both Maurice Maeterlinck’s play and Claude...
The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake Often described as the ultimate Renaissance Man, Mervyn Peake was...
Opening Doors: The Untold Story of Cornelia Sorabji - Reformer, Lawyer and Champion of Women's Rights in India Richard Sorabji throws new light on the life of the...
Orature, Oratory and Getting the Message Heard The most valued aspect of our entire culture in England...
Literary Londoners: John Keats This lecture continues the Literary Londoners series by delving into...
Literary Londoners: William Blake This lecture begins the Literary Londoners series with a journey...
Citizen Authors and Their Heroes: Thomas Dekker, Thomas Heywood and Sir Thomas Gresham As part of the Literary Londoners series, this lecture focuses...
Shakespeare, 'The Tempest' and its City Connections This lecture focuses on Shakespeare, in particular his final solo...