An evening with Gary Kemp

Tue Nov 22 2022 at 06:30 pm to 10:00 pm

RSA House | London

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An evening with Gary Kemp
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Join us for a special evening with guest speaker Gary Kemp and a menu designed and prepared by renowned chef Will Bowlby.
About this Event

We are delighted to launch an exciting series of ‘An evening with...’ events. Come together with Fellows and friends for insightful perspectives, fascinating conversation and delicious food and drink in the inspiring setting of RSA House. Each event will feature an eminent guest in conversation with Andy Haldane, our CEO, accompanied by a meal curated and cooked by a celebrated chef.

Our series will run as follows:

3 October 2022 - Guest speaker: Dame Prue Leith, DBE | Chef: Ollie Dabbous

22 November 2022 - Guest speaker: Gary Kemp | Chef: Will Bowlby

24 January 2023 - Guest speaker: Tracey Emin, CBE, RA (Coming soon)

8 February 2023 - Guest speaker: David Olusoga OBE (Coming soon)

5 April 2023 - Guest speaker: Inua Ellams FRSL (Coming soon)

12 June 2023 - Guest speaker: Rt Hon Lord Mandelson (Coming soon)


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On Tuesday 22 November, we welcome guest speaker and RSA Fellow . A singer, songwriter, musician and actor, Gary is best known for his time in Spandau Ballet, one of the most successful British bands of the 1980s New Pop generation. Spandau Ballet enjoyed global success, with Gary writing the lyrics and music for all 23 of the band’s hits. Gary continues to make and perform music, as well as presenting a podcast interviewing iconic musical artists, and has authored a critically acclaimed autobiography.

The event will begin with prosecco or soft drinks on arrival for all guests, before moving to the historic Great Room for a meal specially curated by chef Will Bowlby.

Will Bowlby is co-founder of Kricket, a collection of modern Indian restaurants combining British ingredients with the flavours and aromas of India. Will fell in love with Indian food whilst working in Mumbai and travelling around India to learn about its regional cuisine. After returning to the UK and further developing his experience at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen, Will grasped the opportunity to open Kricket - initially in a 20-seater shipping container at Pop Brixton. Kricket now operates three permanent locations in Brixton, Soho and White City.

Menu

  • Bhel puri, raw mango, tamarind, sev, yogurt
  • Smoked haddock & corn kichidi, blistered corn & hazelnut chaat
  • Venison laal maas, salli potatoes, laccha onions
  • Baked tamarind custard, arrack dates, pistachio nankathai

Dietary requirements and allergies will be catered for. Please inform us of any requirements during the booking process.


Booking your ticket

Places are open to everybody, within and beyond our Fellowship community. Numbers are limited and tickets must be booked in advance.

Tickets cost £80 each, or £72 per person for a table of ten. Please note that you will need to supply the basic details, contact details and dietary requirements of those that you book tickets for. There will also be the option to make a donation to the RSA, to support our work to unite people and ideas to create social change – we would be grateful for any contribution.


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If you have any questions, or need to inform us of access requirements or any reasonable adjustments you require, please email: [email protected].

Please note, we plan to have a photographer and videographer capturing the event. Content would be used by the RSA to publicise the event series or other future RSA activities. By booking to attend we will assume your consent to this unless you inform the organiser upon arrival that you do not wish to be included in photos or video.

We know a lot of people remain cautious due to Covid-19. We have implemented a range of health and safety measures, which are explained on our website. We encourage all attendees who are ill or showing symptoms of illness to stay at home, particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic. Please always check the latest national Government guidance, which we follow closely.


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Please be aware that registrations will close at 9am GMT on Thursday 3 November 2022.

Image of Gary Kemp, credit to Malcolm Venville, 2021.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 0.00 to GBP 80.00

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