Category Archives: Lectures and Talks

Should Youngsters be leading The War on Gun Control in America and the Brexit Battle in the UK?

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Tiemo Talk

Battle of Ideas 2018 Counter Cultural Concerns Garden Room, Barbican Centre London EC2 Saturday 13th October 2018 The extraordinary turnout, reportedly up to 700,000 in Central London for the pro-remain #NeverAgain anti-Brexit ‘People’s March’ on 20th October 2018 made it … Continue reading →

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The Dangerous Rise of Therapeutic Education

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Tiemo Talk

The Dangerous Rise of Therapeutic Education: 10 Years On Battle of Ideas 2018 Bookshop Salons Barbican Centre London EC2 Saturday 13th October 2018 A panel of four educationalists including Dennis Hayes, David Perks and Louise Burton at the recent Battle of … Continue reading →

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President Obama: Tribute, Reflections and Legacy

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Tiemo Talk

Reach Society Central London Friday 27th January 2017 President Obama: Tribute, Reflections & Legacy  How would you best sum up the achievements and legacy of former President Barack Obama? This is what a group of professional Black men set out to … Continue reading →

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Is Stand Up and TV Comedy just too Middle Class?

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Tiemo Talk

Comedy, Class and Offence Beyond a Joke: Comedy, Identity and Offence series Part 1 Wednesday 12th October 2016 Newton North, Hamilton Centre Brunel University London The Centre for Comedy Studies Research (CCSR), lead by its founder and Brunel University Lecturer, … Continue reading →

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Bye, Bye Barack – The Worst President Ever in American History? Review

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Tiemo Talk

Battle of Ideas 2016 Cinema 3 Barbican Centre London EC2 Saturday 22nd October 2016 An interesting Battle of Ideas 2016 discussion analysed whether or not President Barack Obama is the worst US President ever. Listening to the views of Kate … Continue reading →

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SHALLOW Halal – Faith, Family & Relationships

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Tiemo Talk

SHALLOW Halal Star rating: *** Leicester Square Theatre London WC2 Saturday 23rd January 2016 Sajeela Kershi is looking for answers. To believe or not to believe, that is the question? Whether ’tis better to be a Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Protestant, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to London: Immigrant Diaries

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Tiemo Talk

Immigrant Diaries Star rating: **** Leicester Square Theatre London WC2 Friday 22nd January 2016 An Indian, Pakistani and two Iranians walk into a lounge. This isn’t the set up for a joke but the story of four immigrants and their … Continue reading →

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Opening Up – Being a Black Man

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Tiemo Talk

Being a Black Man Star rating: ** Being a Man Festival Festival Village, Southbank Centre London SE1 Saturday 28th November 2015 What does it mean to be a Black man today?  Is it any different from being a white, Asian … Continue reading →

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Its’ good to talk – Tackling the male suicide crisis

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Tiemo Talk

It’s good to talk It’s All in the Mind – Men and Mental health As has been well documented this year tragically the biggest killer of men aged 20-49 is suicide. The highest rate of suicide is seen in men … Continue reading →

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Is Life a Drag for British Asian Men?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tiemo Talk

Star rating: ***** Being a Man Festival Weston Roof Pavilion – Southbank Centre London SE1 Saturday 28th November 2015 What does it mean to be a South Asian man in Britain today?  Is it any different from being a White … Continue reading →

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