British Music

Upcoming events at British Music

British Music is a community centre in Chiswell Green. Near Here currently lists 9 upcoming events, including Players Please! Part IV! A talk by Keith Fawkes & Richard Norman, Players Please! Part IV! A talk by Keith Fawkes & Richard Norman with Jacquie Toye and BMHS Archive Collection on Show at Lambeth Archives - Duos and Double Acts.

Talks & Lectures

Players Please! Part IV! A talk by Keith Fawkes & Richard Norman

The Society offers a full programme of shows and talks open to everyone A regular programme of talks by historians, authors and performers Blue Plaque unveilings Variety and Music Hall based shows including an annual Day By The Sea in Eastbourne An annual conference covering all things Music Hall A range of social events from sausage and mash singalong suppers to formal dinners Members receive discounted rates on all of our events. See below for what is upcoming. Players Please! Part IV! A talk by Keith Fawkes & Richard Norman Continuing the story of the Players' Theatre — a legendary British institution — this presentation explores one of its most successful collaborations: its long-running partnership with the BBC TV series The Good Old Days. Spearheaded by producer Barney Colehan, The Good Old Days ran... The Club for Acts and Actors 20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP Tuesday 21 July 2026 7:00PM Book Now BMHS Archive Collection on Show at Lambeth Archives - Duos and Double Acts BMHS Archive Collection on Show at Lambeth Archives - Duos and Double Acts. Join us for an open morning exploring our collection, with special emphasis on duos and double acts in music hall and variety - both on stage performances and off-stage partnerships. Opportunities to... Lambeth Archives 16 Brixton Hill London United Kingdom SW2 1ET Friday 31 July 2026 11:00AM Book Now Ivy Benson: Original Girl Power.

Tue 21 Jul20:00British Music

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Talks & Lectures

Players Please! Part IV! A talk by Keith Fawkes & Richard Norman with Jacquie Toye

Continuing the story of the Players' Theatre — a legendary British institution — this presentation explores one of its most successful collaborations: its long-running partnership with the BBC TV series The Good Old Days. Keith will also be in conversation with Jacquie Toye —... The Club for Acts and Actors 20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP Tuesday 21 July 2026 7:00PM

Tue 21 Jul20:00British Music

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BMHS Archive Collection on Show at Lambeth Archives - Duos and Double Acts

BMHS Archive Collection on Show at Lambeth Archives - Duos and Double Acts. Join us for an open morning exploring our collection, with special emphasis on duos and double acts in music hall and variety - both on stage performances and off-stage partnerships. Opportunities to... Lambeth Archives 16 Brixton Hill London United Kingdom SW2 1ET Friday 31 July 2026 11:00AM

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Community

BMHS Birthday Show 2026

Join us at the legendary Phoenix Arts Club for our birthday celebration. Headlining the night is the irresistible Miss Ada Campe – award-winning comedian, magician, cabaret star, and proud member of The Magic Circle. Whether she's wowing crowds at Glastonbury, the V&A, or Chichester... Phoenix Arts Club 1 Phoenix Street London WC2H 8BU Thursday 03 September 2026 7:00PM

Thu 3 Sept20:00British Music

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Ivy Benson: Original Girl Power. A talk by Clair Wordsworth

A talk about Ivy Benson, Britain's forgotten wartime bandleader, who broke new ground for female musicians in the 20th century. In this long-awaited session, Clair Wordsworth draws from her acclaimed BBC radio documentaries. Born in Leeds in 1913, Ivy Benson first rose to fame during the Second... The Club for Acts and Actors 20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP Tuesday 22 September 2026 7:00PM

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Talks & Lectures

Alma Cogan: The Girl with the Laugh in Her Voice. A talk by Geoff Bowden

To mark the 60th anniversary of her tragically early death, Call Boy Editor Geoff Bowden looks back at the life and glittering career of the popular British singer Alma Cogan, who rose to fame in the 1950s and had more hit records in that decade than any other female singer. A glamorous presence on... The Club for Acts and Actors 20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP Tuesday 13 October 2026 7:00PM

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Flea Circus: The Smallest Show on Earth. A talk by Tim Cockerill

Roll up and see the world-famous performing fleas! For over 150 years, audiences have been paying their sixpences to be amazed by whole troupes of real, live, performing fleas. Believe it, or not? In this talk Tim will persuade you that the flea circus, until recently, was a 100% genuine... The Club for Acts and Actors 20 Bedford Street London United Kingdom WC2E 9HP Tuesday 10 November 2026 7:00PM

Tue 10 Nov19:00British Music

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3rd British Music Hall Society Conference

The Cinema Museum Kennington London United Kingdom SE11 4TH Saturday 21 November 2026 10:00AM

Sat 21 Nov10:00British Music

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3rd British Music Hall Society Conference

The Cinema Museum Kennington London United Kingdom SE11 4TH Saturday 21 November 2026 6:00PM

Sat 21 Nov18:00British Music

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