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At the House

Poetry open mic night

Calling all secret writers, hidden wordsmiths and elusive lyricists. This is the place to celebrate the beauty of the spoken word.
28 May 2025 RSA House 8 John Adam St, London, WC2N 6EZ
A person stands on stage performing in front of an audience in a cozy venue with dim lighting. People are seated at tables with drinks, and a hanging lamp illuminates the performer. Candles are lit on the tables, enhancing the relaxed atmosphere.
At the House

Poetry open mic night

Calling all secret writers, hidden wordsmiths and elusive lyricists. This is the place to celebrate the beauty of the spoken word.
30 Apr 2025 RSA House 8 John Adam St, London, WC2N 6EZ
A person stands on stage performing in front of an audience in a cozy venue with dim lighting. People are seated at tables with drinks, and a hanging lamp illuminates the performer. Candles are lit on the tables, enhancing the relaxed atmosphere.
Fellowship events

Conversations on poetry and creativity

Join us at Conversations on poetry and creativity – an evening of celebration with poets Roger McGough, Jane Duran and Gustav Parker Hibbett
29 May 2025 Tavern Room, RSA House, WC2N 6EZ
A person stands at a large table in a sewing studio, smiling and working on a design. The room is filled with fabric, sewing supplies, and clothes on racks. They're wearing a red headband and an orange shirt.
Feature

Trust fall

Technology has enabled our retreat into homebound lives of frictionless convenience – but at what cost? Trust expert Rachel Botsman says it’s time to get up and get out
26 Mar 2025 Rachel Botsman
Silhouetted figures are falling toward a glowing smartphone lying flat on a surface. The phone emits colorful beams of light, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The background is a dark gradient, adding a sense of depth and mystery.
Lead Feature

Beyond repair

Artist Beth Cavener’s staggering new exhibition of clay sculptures asks if we have the empathy needed to rebuild the trust that has been lost.
26 Mar 2025 Leah Clarkson
A woman works on a large clay sculpture of a wolf, intricately shaping its fierce, open-mouthed expression. The sculpture is propped up with support rods on a table. The background is plain white.
Arts In The Spotlight

Voices carry

Streetwise Opera harnesses the transformative power of music and theatre to help those experiencing homelessness rebuild confidence, restore purpose and reclaim identity
26 Mar 2025 Jennifer Johnston
A group of performers on stage in a theatrical production, wearing period costumes. They stand under dramatic lighting with smoke effects, their arms outstretched. The atmosphere appears intense and dynamic.
Fellowship events

Meet up with Deborah Procter and Oscar Edelstein

Composer and pianist Oscar Edelstein (Argentina) is performing across Scotland. Oscar and vocalist Deborah Claire Procter FRSA (Wales) are performing across Scotland in April and want a chance to meet RSA Scotland Fellows! They will be at Aberdeen Arts Centre on Saturday 19th April.
19 Apr 2025 Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AA
A person wearing a hat plays a grand piano on a dimly lit stage. The piano lid is open, reflecting the pianist under blue lighting, creating a moody atmosphere.
Fellowship events

The Remix: revolutionising the music industry from the ground up

The music industry is at a turning point, and the future belongs to those ready to rewrite the rules. The Remix brings together industry changemakers, creative business leaders and talent for an evening of bold conversations, cross-generational skill sharing, and groundbreaking ideas for artist-led business models. 
01 May 2025 Tavern Room, RSA House, WC2N 6EZ
Artistic illustration of a DJ with headphones and vinyl records set against a cityscape of skyscrapers and stylized clouds. The expressionless DJ, emblematic of revolutionising the music industry, is framed by bold geometric shapes and muted colors.
Fellowship events

The ValleRy: extend your reality

Join the Augmented Society Network in The ValleRy, for an exploration of creativity.
17 Apr 2025 Online via Zoom
Three people sit on stools wearing virtual reality headsets, each connected to a small stand, exploring an innovative digital landscape. In the dimly lit room with a painting above them, the central person sports a denim jacket and patterned pants.