Andy Thomas: 40 years’ investigating cover-ups and conspiracies
OSO Arts Centre, Barnes London SW13, January 22
Author Andy Thomas has spent his life looking into government cover-ups, conspiracy theories and unexplained phenomena. He joins us to tell us what he has learned.
‘Rebel Dread’ screening with Don Letts Q&A
Mon December 4, 7pm: Regent Street Cinema
Two nights with Don Letts – film-maker, musician, cultural force – screening Rebel Dread, the documentary about his life, from being part of punk’s inner circle to award-winning feature film director.
Tales of the Real-life Line of Duty, with Christian Plowman
BATH: Burdall’s Yard November 14.
Former Met Police undercover detective (now working against wildlife trafficking in Africa) shares hair-raising (and sometimes darkly comic) tales of a life lived on the edge – from infiltrating organised crime to posing as an addict in a crack den, buying guns with tax-payers’ money and living with 12 separate identities.
So It Started There: Nick Banks book launch events
Tuesday October 10: BRISTOL Trinity Info and tickets here
Wednesday October 11: BATH Widcombe Social Club Info and tickets here
Nights in Bristol and Bath with Pulp drummer Nick Banks, launching his new Omnibus Books memoir, So It Started There: From Punk to Pulp.
Nick’s book recalls his journey from being a punk, then a goth and then becoming, in 80s Sheffield, first a fan of Pulp and then their drummer. Having first formed in 1978, Pulp finally had huge mainstream success 15 years later and Nick’s memoir reflects on the years spent chasing success, touring triumphs and horrors and the process of writing and recording their most famous albums.
Early tickets are £13 with a book-and-ticket offer of £25 (Book RRP is £20). Concessions are £10.
‘Nick Banks is the time-keeper of Pulp, and within these covers are the early times, the good times, the not-so-good times and the WTF times. Do You Remember the First Time? Nick does. Great stuff.’ – Jarvis Cocker
A Sunday in Hell screenings, introduced by William Fotheringham
January 24: BIRKENHEAD Future Yard
A rare chance to see the classic Paris-Roubaix documentary – widely regarded as one of the best sports films ever made – on the big screen. With intro and Q&A by Guardian Cycling Correspondent – and author of a making-of book about the film – William Fotheringham.
Charly Wegelius: life at the sharp end of cycling, with Jeremy Whittle
November 20 BRIGHTON: Grand Central
November 21 OXFORD: Tap Social
November 22 SOUTHAMPTON: The Attic, Totton
Please note: Shows start at 7pm
Charly Wegelius’ 12-year career as one of the peloton’s unsung team men was captured in his classic memoir ‘Domestique: the Real-Life Ups and Downs of a Tour Pro’. Over the last decade, he has gone on to become one of the most experienced sports directors in cycling, steering his riders to Tour de France stage wins and success in many other major races.
Charly’s dry humour and sharp insights make him one of the most engaging talkers in professional cycling – and we are delighted that he is our guest for a run of end-of-season shows, in conversation with Jeremy Whittle, Guardian Tour de France correspondent, Radio Cycling podcast supremo and author of many gritty/acclaimed books in his own right.
Allan Jones’ Rock’n’Roll War Stories
Legendary former Melody Maker and Uncut editor tells hair-raising and hilarious tales from being on the road with rock and pop greats, from Lou Reed and David Bowie to the Clash, The Specials, The Smiths… and many more.
October 18: LONDON SW13 BARNES OSO Arts Centre. Tickets here.
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Steve Cummings: the Tour de France, the Olympics, Team Ineos and me
YORK: Joseph Rowntree Theatre – Tuesday September 19. Click through for tickets.
BINGLEY: Arts Centre – Tuesday September 26
The directeur sportif of Team Ineos looks back on his career as a Tour and Vuelta stage winner – and, shows us an inside view of this year’s big races.
Jeremy Whittle: 30 years in a hire car – true tales of the Tour de France
Weds June 28: CHISWICK: George IV Boston Room
As cycling correspondent to, first, The Times and now The Guardian, Jeremy has reported on all the major stories in world cycling over the last 25 years. In these shows, Jeremy will be telling the stories behind the stories and passing on some of his front-row observations that did not make it to print.
Allan Jones: war stories of touring with Lou Reed, Elton John, The Clash and more – book launch events
LONDON WC1: Horse Hospital, Wednesday June 7 (Tube: Russell Square). ***Please note the change of venue for this event on June 7. We are NOT at Seven Dials Club as initially advertised ***
Legendary former Melody Maker and Uncut editor Allan Jones launches Too Late to Stop Now, his new collection of stories about his encounters with rock’s biggest names – from Elton John to Lou Reed to The Clash.
John Altman’s amazing true stories of Hollywood & the Hit Parade
NORWICH Maddermarket theatre, Thursday February 9
Composer and arranger John Altman joins me for a highly entertaining race through his 50-year career in music and film. John has worked with a surreal who’s who of music and film stars: from Chaplin and Bowie to Prince and Michael Jackson; George Michael, Van Morrison and Diana Ross to Bob Marley, Alison Moyet, Bjork and Monty Python. Expect a hilarious, eye-opening evening, packed with improbable but true stories of the biggest names in entertainment.
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Michael Hutchinson: How to be a Cycling Champion
WINCHESTER The Nutshell Wednesday January 25
IPSWICH King Street Cinema, Tuesday January 31.
Michael Hutchinson did not ride a bike race until he was 22. By the time he was 35, he had won more British titles than any man in history. Michael tells us how he did it – and to share stories from his many-sided life, as stand-up comedian, human rights lawyer, Cycling Weekly columnist and acclaimed author. We had some great shows with Michael last year and I’m looking forward to bringing him to two venues that saw very enthusiastic crowds in 2022.
Rolling Stones book launch events, with Lesley-Ann Jones
As the Rolling Stones celebrate their 60th anniversary, acclaimed author Lesley-Ann Jones launched her biography of the self-styled greatest rock’n’roll band in the world at two events, at The Social, London W1 and the Boston Room, W4..
How to save life on Earth: Dr Rebecca Nesbit book launch event
Ecologist Rebecca Nesbit joined us in Bath to launch her new book ‘Tickets for the Ark: From Wasps to Whales – How Do We Choose What to Save?’
Derek Pringle’s inside stories of English cricket
Derek Pringle discussed life on and off-the field with England and Essex in the 80s at events at the Seven Dials Club and the OSO Arts Centre.
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