{"title": "Christopher Kent (actor) Gamal Khamis (piano) 'Never Such Innocence'", "start": "2026-11-08T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Ancient Church of St Mary The Virgin", "address": "Perivale Lane, UB6 8SS Perivale", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["history/world-war/world-war-i", "literature/poetry", "music/classical"], "description": "Never Such Innocence is a narrative recital of words and music from the First World War, given by actor Christopher Kent and pianist Gamal Khamis as a special 10th anniversary Remembrance Sunday performance. First staged at St Mary's Perivale in 2016 for the Somme 100 commemorations, it has since played venues across the UK, including sell-out West End performances, and was described by BBC Radio 3 as 'an incredibly moving performance'. It juxtaposes piano music by Elgar, Ravel, Debussy and Ivor Gurney with words by writers such as Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon and Vera Brittain, interwoven with the story of Kent's great uncle, Private Percy O'Key, through his real-life letters and diaries. The result is a moving journey from innocence to loss, told with unflinching clarity and compassion.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christopher-kent-actor-gamal-khamis-piano-never-such-innocen-40773/", "official_url": "https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-11-08.shtml", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-08T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Ancient Church of St Mary The Virgin", "address": "Perivale Lane, UB6 8SS Perivale", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "A Concert for Remembrance Day – Dona nobis pacem", "start": "2026-11-11T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Cadogan Hall", "address": "Sloane Terrace 5, SW1X 9DQ London", "price": "£52.50, £42.50, £34.50, £24.50", "price_from": "24.50", "price_to": "52.50", "tickets_url": "https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/a-concert-for-remembrance-day/book/1354434", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["history/world-war/world-war-i", "music/classical/choral", "occasion/memorial"], "description": "A Remembrance Day concert at Cadogan Hall centred on Vaughan Williams' Dona nobis pacem, together with Finzi's Requiem da camera and Judith Weir's O sweet spontaneous earth. 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St Bride's Choir and Orchestra will perform Finzi's Requiem da Camera as the anthem, a deeply personal act of remembrance dedicated to Ernest Farrar, killed in action in 1918, and a requiem for other artists such as composer George Butterworth. The work for baritone, mixed choir and small orchestra sets verses from poetry written during the war by John Masefield, Wilfrid Wilson Gibson and Thomas Hardy, moving between grief, pastoral reflection, and quiet thanksgiving. 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Copies of the book are available to buy on the night thanks to partner bookshop Librairie La Page.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jonathan-coe-on-ravel-and-vaughan-williams-and-the-music-of-74187/", "official_url": "https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/events-agenda/lessons-in-harmony-with-jonathan-coe/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7437c4d4bd318f9d83a3868666ac3bc7bc93ba09336fd0df0b377e02c2396716-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Recitals at Lunch", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-26T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Royal Opera House", "address": "Bow Street, WC2E 9DD London", "price": "£16", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "16.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/vocal", "literature/poetry"], "description": "Recitals at Lunch is a series of intimate lunchtime music performances held in the historic Crush Room of the Royal Opera House. 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This distinctive programme brings words and music into dialogue and will be recorded for Delphian Records next year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/recitals-at-lunch-38331/", "official_url": "https://www.rbo.org.uk/production/recitals-at-lunch", "image": "https://noky.io/images/838c1b8849a95b4b45ad4a7a063ac80c97bc7634110d54eec9470f381455208f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "IWM In Conversation: Damien Lewis and Rye Barcott", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Churchill War Rooms", "address": "King Charles Street, SW1A 2AQ London", "price": "£20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.iwm.org.uk/event-tickets/80963?catID=75712&branches.branchID=2995", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/wwii", "literature/memoir"], "description": "An evening talk at the Churchill War Rooms in which authors Damien Lewis and Rye Barcott discuss courage, leadership, service and sacrifice, from the Second World War to conflicts and politics today. It is held by Imperial War Museums as part of its IWM In Conversation series and draws on British and American stories of people who chose service when it came at a cost. Barcott, a Marine Corps veteran and New York Times bestselling author, will speak about his book 'Courage Can Save Us', while war reporter and historian Damien Lewis presents 'Behind Enemy Lines'. After the talk there is a Q&A, a book signing and the chance to explore the historic rooms.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/iwm-in-conversation-damien-lewis-and-rye-barcott-50307/", "official_url": "https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-in-conversation-damien-lewis-and-rye-barcott", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2d0c3f69c5b7d3df5e711cce7d8f0f2603f123e647d7aa85afeac1011f6e5294-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Lunchtime Recital - Will Jowett (voice ) and Lucy Barratt (piano)", "start": "2026-11-12T13:10:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Pancras Church", "address": "London", "price": "free entry with a suggested donation", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/lieder"], "description": "A lunchtime recital for voice and piano with works by Schubert, Stravinsky, Ravel, Saint-Säens and Ireland. It is presented by the GSMD. 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Organist Philip Balkan plays works by Johann Sebastian Bach alongside pieces by George Thalben-Ball, Arthur Sullivan and Edward Elgar, several in arrangements by other organists, ending with Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No.1.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/evensong-recital-49305/", "official_url": "https://holyspiritclapham.churchsuite.com/events/4reqka4z", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e29ebd7da395ce96a08c059e1639c2dc50abf110c3e9280dc63756ed54960055-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Voices Raised in Remembrance", "start": "2026-11-08T15:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T15:30:00Z", "place": "Saint Paul's Knightsbridge", "address": "Wilton Place 32a, SW1X 8SH London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-raised-in-remembrance-tickets-2002837710507?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/singing", "occasion/memorial"], "description": "An afternoon concert of songs, arias, duets and ensembles from opera, musical theatre and more, with a mystery guest and a singalong for everyone. It is given by the group Amici miei on Remembrance Sunday, raising money for Combat Stress, the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. The programme mixes well-known and lesser-known pieces, exploring a wide range of emotions.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/voices-raised-in-remembrance-47410/", "official_url": "https://stpaulsknightsbridge.org/event/voices-raised-in-remembrance/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/35f44bcf62dc574c33b57d6a9b15e25edd9324095b2f5a8333e5263fa47473db-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Classical Coffee Mornings at the Royal Albert Hall: Maryam Wocial and Archie Bonham", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Albert", "address": "New Cross Road 460, SE14 6TJ London", "price": "£14 (including booking fee)", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "14.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/boxoffice/", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A Classical Coffee Morning chamber concert in the Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room. Soprano Maryam Wocial and pianist Archie Bonham, who have performed as a duo for three years, present 'What Love Left Behind', a programme of art song and cabaret with music by Bridge, Fauré, Debussy, Wolf, Weill, Britten, Strauss, Schubert, Poulenc and Quilter. A hot drink and a pastry are included in the ticket price.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/classical-coffee-mornings-at-the-royal-albert-hall-maryam-wo-38286/", "official_url": "https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=3872276", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9eaba5ab29fafc84e7d1e02645378b68d1fb1b85897beaf17595bb2069915714-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Samling Showcase", "start": "2026-11-06T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wigmore Hall", "address": "Wigmore Street 36, W1G 9RG London", "price": "£40 £37 £33 £27 £18", "price_from": "18.00", "price_to": "40.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/vocal"], "description": "A recital evening at Wigmore Hall celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Samling Institute, which trains young voices and pianists. The programme of Schubert, Purcell, Monteverdi, Schumann, Dvořák, Granados and Vaughan Williams, including 'Serenade to Music', is performed by Samling alumni such as Nardus Williams, Cláudia Ribas, Euan McDonald, Felix Gygli with pianists Jonathan Ware and Alfred Fardell, clarinettist Eliott Berdugo, the Samling Academy Quartet and speaker Adrian Lester. It lasts about two hours including an interval. Under-35 discounted and free tickets for young people are available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/samling-showcase-65994/", "official_url": "https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202611061930", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1b079f3a7800cf9a53cbb2b4fb4d3abb72b33fc540ef821e9b79103bb2dbd927-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Reimagined histories: Spoken word and choir", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "National Gallery", "address": "London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/singing/choir", "literature/spoken-word"], "description": "An evening of spoken word and choir at the National Gallery, held in the Pigott Theatre on level -1 of the Sainsbury Wing. It is led by poet and lawyer Dave Neita together with composer, artist and double bassist Dr Deborah Pritchard, joined by a choral ensemble. The performance is inspired by the exhibition 'Yinka Shonibare and Thomas Gainsborough: A Conversation', exploring themes of identity, dialogue, social justice and freedom. Blending historical and newly commissioned work, it places classical music of Gainsborough's era alongside contemporary compositions and bespoke poetry, reflecting on the legacies of empire and the transatlantic slave trade.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/reimagined-histories-spoken-word-and-choir-78903/", "official_url": "https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/reimagined-histories-spoken-word-and-choir-06-11-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3f5d42008a43fbc58de46f3e82c460b9f2c079a38af17ff9475f542dbca29080-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Upon Your Heart", "start": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Peter", "address": "Belsize Park, NW3 4HY London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/choral", "occasion/memorial"], "description": "\"Upon Your Heart\" is an evening concert of music for the season of Remembrance, performed by the Symbel Choir. The choir returns to St Peter's to perform three outstanding works, with Arvo Pärt, Michael Tippett and John Tavener making a distinctive early evening programme. Admission is free, with donations invited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/upon-your-heart-49556/", "official_url": "https://stpeterbelsizepark.org.uk/whats-on/symbel-choir/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e0f6f59229c654025678c6a44c2bfb102d6f3a463d1810ec0600df91419ea660-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Conversation and performance: Voices of democracy", "start": "2026-11-04T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T20:30:00Z", "place": "Westminster Abbey", "address": "Dean's Yard 20, SW1P 3PA London", "price": "Free (booking required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversation-and-performance-voices-of-democracy-tickets-1990646530359", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["music/classical/choral", "history/democracy"], "description": "An immersive evening of music, readings, and discussion about how individual voices have shaped the long story of democracy in the UK. It is hosted by Westminster Abbey Institute as part of its programme The Long Story of Democracy. Chaired by Josie Rourke, it features a panel including Professor Janina Ramirez, music from St Margaret's Choristers and Consort, and performances by Paul Chahidi and Miranda Raison. From Magna Carta to Nelson Mandela, it explores how those who tested the foundations of democracy inspire hope for its future.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/conversation-and-performance-voices-of-democracy-49729/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/lectures-and-talks/2026/november/conversation-and-performance-voices-of-democracy/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/53d94d67ae2efff392b59ae48b41d6facbba64eefcc87e098a46f1b7e7869e32-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-07T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T19:40:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventim-2Dlight.com_uk_a_67d307f2b75740239cc71169_e_692ef9db5e496e1e62813fb1&d=DwMFAw&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=FwlfuK-5HWf4zza_EpA4q6YmCX5RTl9UJP24YdMcn28&m=zFFzhzfQR0c9Q9V-1o97jnKqWI5RVooMWoy4Tsn9kO9aYVbgh70jKlcGu-ZG9M5y&s=cCdWBWKXBw0iQW2hWNeFhWhyiKvS91Gm6gsNoBZ-YUo&e=", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/choral"], "description": "A candlelit performance of Karl Jenkins' ground-breaking and inspiring Mass, written in reflection of the passing of 'the most war-torn and destructive century in human history'. The evening's performance will be given by The L'Inviti Singers, accompanied by Alexander Pott (organ) and directed by David Guest, and lasts about 65 minutes without interval. Jenkins is a contemporary Welsh composer whose breakthrough came with the crossover project Adiemus; the work has achieved '1000 Weeks' in the UK Classical chart and ranked fifth in the Classic FM Hall of Fame. St Mary le Strand, James Gibbs' baroque masterpiece, is arguably the most beautiful of the Queen Anne Churches.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/karl-jenkins-the-armed-man-a-mass-for-peace-by-candlelight-47728/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/karl-jenkins-the-armed-man-a-mass-for-peace-by-candlelight/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2b2c6a29b57dec9975d7a296ac69c5d2493668a610c1209c9d2b7f7e1d64e393-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Jonathan Coe", "start": "2026-11-09T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Backstory", "address": "Balham High Road 71, SW12 9AP London", "price": "£15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://backstory.london/products/2nd-november-7-30pm-ella-risbridger-the-kitchen-book", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction/historical-fiction", "music/classical"], "description": "An evening with bestselling author Jonathan Coe at Backstory, a bookshop on Balham High Road in London, where he talks about his writing career and his new novel. It is his third visit to Backstory. The novel, Lessons in Harmony, is set in 1907 in Belle Epoque Paris and follows a decades-long friendship between composers Maurice Ravel and Ralph Vaughan Williams, told through Ravel's devoted acolyte Mylo. As the shadow of war approaches, the two friends pursue their vocation through one of history's most turbulent but creative periods, while their differing senses of national identity raise the question of whether these liberate or constrain them.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jonathan-coe-40989/", "official_url": "https://backstory.london/products/9th-november-7-30pm-jonathan-coe-lessons-in-harmony", "image": "https://noky.io/images/60fbec7927ba0507a430ae88f043d27273048c96c60d02056c79afbd1ae51cc1-2000.webp"}]}