Star And Shadow Events 2012-08-27 to 2012-09-02

The Stranger (1946, Orson Welles, Edward G Robinson)

after a slow start, nazi-hunter edward g robinson tracks a goon to mild mannered history professor orson welles, from here the pace quickens, all the way to the famously epic climax with trusting wife loretta young

49th Parallel (1941, Laurence Olivier, Leslie Howard)

this wartime production is elevated above mere propaganda by director powell, aided admirably by writer emeric pressburger, editor david lean, miscast but entertaining olivier, self-efacing howard, plain spoken anton walbrook, seedy raymond massey, uber-nazi eric portman and a sensitive star turn from bit part nobody niall macginnis

Icarus Xb1 (1963)

from a novel by the acclaimed stanislaw lem (writer of solaris) a mission to detect life in alpha centauri encounters a litany of problems, both domestic and alien, technical difficulties and emotional breakdowns. the stunning production design was years ahead of its time, directly influencing the look and pace of "2001, a space odyssey"

Ladies & Gentlemen The Fabulous Stains + Desperate Teenage Lovedolls

girl gang double bill season opener

Even Clean Hands Cause Damage #5: Aggi Doom, Palms, Etai Keshiki & Tragic Cabaret & Carnal Resonance (Dj)

Queer feminist post-punk skronk noise special with AGGI DOOM (Glasgow) PALMS (Glasgow)

ETAI KESHIKI (Leeds) & TRAGIC CABARET Plus one-off "CARNAL RESONANCE" dance party FFO: all-girl music that 1. is not polite, cute or retro; 2. encourages wild dance-offs; 3. is sexy, loud, vile, rude & radical.

English Language Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.

Endless Race: Horse Meat Disco

DJ collective who run a regular night in London Inspired by the music and inclusive ethos of New York’s club scene during the ‘70s and ‘80s, the collective have garnered a unique reputation for amazing parties and unmatchable sets.£7

Canny Little Library

Canny Library 2nd Birthday celebrations kick off with a documentary film showing. Featuring recent protest actions and interviews. As well as the usual quality reading material to browse and borrow.Free and everyone welcome.