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The October theme is ALCHEMY.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/extra-second-london-38811/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/extra-second-london", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bba057d21d53ce77888181cc3445b100438830ba4441c8eda3441b81cdb90301-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Playground Sessions", "start": "2026-10-31T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar", "address": "Latimer Industrial Estate 8, W10 6RQ London", "price": "General Admission at £20 or PAY WHAT YOU CAN from £10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://buytickets.at/theplaygroundtheatre/2404215", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up", "literature/spoken-word", "stage/theatre"], "description": "The Playground Sessions is a night of comedy, drama, music and spoken word at The Playground Theatre. 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Storyteller and heritage artist Diana Olutunmogun leads her final residency day, closing a month-long exploration of Villainy, the Other, and the Unknown. Session one, Legends of the Shadows, shares ancient tales and mysterious lore, while session two, Tales from Beyond, brings forgotten stories and cultural myths to life, each followed by a messy craft session making a creepy souvenir to take home. 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It features readings and speeches from figures including Sir Edward Coke, Charles I, Edmund Burke and Benjamin Franklin, exploring how nations confront authority, rebellion and the limits of power. Acclaimed actor Robert Glenister performs, with introductions by Maurice Howard OBE FSA. 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It is given by Dr Paula Gooder, Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral and a leading Biblical scholar, whose new book The Gospel of Mark is being published. She introduces Mark's distinctive voice and narrative techniques, guiding listeners through the Gospel's themes of discipleship, challenge and revelation. 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Ivy Dreams guides participants from open exploration with sound and ideas towards creating their own original piece, with themes such as Dreams inspiring deeper creative work along the way. 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All you need to do is come along.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-69580/", "official_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/en/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/library-events/under-5s-eal", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ed69e64885b2939f2a4bace9504ea9288c0203ca5d303e946cd261f7a5e4b98e-600.webp"}, {"title": "Wriggle and Rhyme", "start": "2026-11-05T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "music/childrens-music/nursery-rhymes"], "description": "Wriggle and Rhyme is an interactive session for children held in the children's library at Upper Norwood Library. It is run by the library's librarians, who invite families to join them for wriggling and rhyming together. The session falls under the children and parents category. 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It is held at Polka Theatre, a charity theatre for every child, in its Clore Learning Studio. Little ones can touch, feel and actively take part in the adventure, sparking creativity and family bonding. It runs every Friday, and tickets cost £12 for one adult and child plus a booking fee.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/family-storytime-63957/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/family-storytime/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8863c208f8ca4e1ec2603dc280e948e1afb84808219e831717587ad9e280d101-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions", "start": "2026-11-06T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T11:30:00Z", "place": "Brent libraries, Wembley library", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/parking-permits", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "music"], "description": "Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions are free sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers aged 0-5 and their parents or carers. They are run by Brent Council's libraries and last about 20-30 minutes, creating a safe, supportive space for children and their families. The sessions help children develop key skills for communication and literacy, including repetition, rhythm and the sounds of words, and offer a chance to connect with other families.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-60116/", "official_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/en/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/library-events/under-5s-wem", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b479bd12622deb603cf4e175740103f4357e1a99cc9747061821ad344a22466e-600.webp"}, {"title": "So This Is What Happened", "start": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Omnibus Clapham", "address": "Clapham Common North Side 1, SW4 0QW London", "price": "£13 Standard, £11 Concession", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "13.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "SO, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED is a popular storytelling night where six people tell a true story from their lives. The evening invites the audience to laugh, cry and celebrate stories from the lives of real people. The event runs for two hours and is recommended for ages 14 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/so-this-is-what-happened-63690/", "official_url": "https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/whatson/so%2C-this-is-what-happened", "image": "https://noky.io/images/eebaa5bd4c4fed72baa8b63f6644c4533b1ea1ec0026449171b42738a0c12025-1200.webp"}]}