In celebration of International Women's Month, 'Mothers of Invention 3' brings together four remarkable women for you to put your questions, as we explore the inspiration behind their ventures and some of the keys to their success.

The speakers include: Lorraine Heggessey, a true pioneer in the television ... (more)industry and chief executive of talkbackThames; and Jessica Huie, founder of ethnic greeting card company, Colorblind Cards. The event will be moderated by BBC presenter Mishal Husain.

18.15pm – 20.00pm followed by a reception until 21.00
Location: In the Conference Centre
Price: £10 (£7.50 concessions), including networking reception.

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Kassak and the Hungarian Avant Garde (March 18 at 6:00pm)

Discover more about Breaking the Rules by coming along to a gallery talk given by one of the exhibition’s curators. This talk is given by Ildiko Wollner, Hungarian Collections. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Spaces are limited. These talks are not seated. This event is part of a programme ... (more)of events accompanying the Breaking the Rules exhibition.

Event time: 18.00 – 18.30
Location: In the Breaking the Rules exhibition
Price: Free

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The Big Read: London writers meet the readers (December 16 at 6:00pm)

Sarfraz Manzoor discusses Greetings from Bury Park: A Memoir.; Stephen Law discusses The War for Children's Minds.; Esther Freud discusses Love Falls: A Novel (P.S.).; Ekow Eshun discusses Black Gold of the Sun: Searching for Home in Africa and Beyond.; Diran Adebayo discusses My Once Upon a Time.; Adam Thirwell discusses Miss Herbert.

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Storytelling performance: The Liberty Tree (January 7 at 6:30pm)

Hugh Lupton.; Nick Hennessey.

Storytelling and song for adults. Tickets £7.50, concessions £5.

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On Common Ground: An afternoon of stories, songs and music (January 25 at 2:30pm)

Hugh Lupton.; Chris Wood.

Stories and songs for adults, exploring the life and times of poet John Clare within the context of the Enclosures Act. Tickets £7.50, concessions £5.

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The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: Philip Larkin (February 23 at 6:30pm)

Josephine Hart .

Tickets £7.50 (concessions £5).

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Tomas Venclova: The Junction (March 23 at 6:30pm)

Tomas Venclova reads from The Junction.

Tomas Venclova and his translator Ellen Hinsey read from The Junction. The discussion will be joined by Fiona Sampson, poet and editor of The Poetry Review. Presented by Bloodaxe Books, Books from Lithuania and the Lithuanian Embassy in the UK. A reception will be held afterwards. Tickets £6 (concessions ... (more)£4).

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The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde (March 24 at 6:30pm)

Josephine Hart .

Tickets £7.50 (concessions £5).

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The Wind in the Willows: A centenary celebration (March 25 at 6:30pm)

From the website: "One of the best loved books of all time -- the classic story of the escapades of Mole, Ratty, and Toad is now 100 years old. An evening of appreciation in readings, conversation and film, hosted by broadcaster and writer Libby Purves, with participants including Terence Stamp (unconfirmed), ... (more)former Python and film director Terry Jones, writer and actor David Gooderson, and Richard Ingrams, co-founder of 'Private Eye' and Editor of 'The Oldie'. Plus composer Tony Hatch performing his classic 'Messing About on the River'." Tickets £6 (concessions £4).

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