Public Programme 2017 - 2018
Tickets for events are available online on the Eventbrite
website.
Ticket prices include admission to the house and the
garden.
Please note that there are no concessions for public events at
Leighton House Museum.
For bookings enquiries please email museums@rbkc.gov.uk or call +44
(0) 20 7471 9153.
LOVERS OF APADANA
Exhibit open from 6 October to 5
December 2018
This new exhibition showcases a brand new
collection by internationally acclaimed artist Bita Ghezelavagh.
Using traditional Iranian textiles Ghezelavagh explores the
universal themes of love, war and everyday conflicts.
There will be Artist Talks,
12 and 23 November, 6.30pm
BOOK HERE
SAKBEH CIVILISATIONS SUPPER
CLUB
NEW DATE ADDED: Friday 19
October, 7pm
Thursday 18 October, 7pm - SOLD
OUT
£58 (includes complimentary drink on arrival,
all food and entertainment; drinks during the meal purchased from
cash bar)
The Arab Hall was inspired by the 12th century
interiors of La Zisa palace in Sicily. This evening will
explore the fusion of Sicilian and Middle Eastern influences, as
expressed through food and song.
More information and tickets
OTTOMAN COURT MUSIC
Tuesday 23 October
£12 full price; £9.50 with student
discount
Be transported by the wonderful music of Baha
Yetkin and Alexandros Koustas, as we explore the traditional
Turkish Makams and the rhythms of the Ottoman Court. Musicians will
take answers from the floor afterwards.
Student discount available.
More Information and Tickets
BARAKAT TRUST
LECTURES
Wednesday 14 November,
6.30-8.30pm; 1000 years of Egypt's Ceremonial Tent-making
Tradition
£15 (including drink on arrival)
Leighton House, in collaboration with the
Barakat Trust, welcomes Seif El Rashidi for an exciting talk on
this little explored tradition. Discover the stories of this
fascinating craft through the voices of its craftsmen and patrons,
past and present. Get to handle some of the treasures of this
remarkable textile tradition, and immerse yourself in a
little-known treasure-trove of Islamic art.
Further events: dates and speakers
to be announced.
More Information and Tickets
THE HOUSE OF THE YOUNG ROMANTICS;
LEIGHTON LATE
Friday 16 November,
6.30pm
£15
An art-happening for all the dreamers and
doers, the thinkers and drinkers. For one night only Leighton house
becomes an immersive sensory haven, dedicated to the Romantic
arts.
Featuring...
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A showcase of young, romantic artist Iman Dabbous
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Talented young musician Chris Hedges performing Bach &
Britten
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Award winning documentary maker Waad al-Kateab
More Information and Tickets
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
We host family activities every month,
exploring an array of themes and presenting diverse activities to
engage with parents and children alike:
PUPPET CREATION
Saturday 20 October,
2pm-3.30pm
Children £3; FREE for accompanying adult
Expert puppet makers Knuckle and Joint teach
with children making their own puppet inspired by the magic of
Leighton House. An afternoon of paint and glitter to bring
your creations to life.
More Information and Tickets
SHADOW PUPPET
CREATIONS
Saturday 17 November,
2pm-3.30pm
Children £3; FREE for accompanying adult
The fabulous Knuckle and Joint return to
conjure up tales from faraway lands as part of Shadow Puppet
Creations. Create your own puppet, taking inspiration from the
beautiful Arab hall, before coming together to perform.
More Information and Tickets