“On Being, In Prison” with Roger Hallam

Sunday September 7th
Doors & drinks at 5pm; Talk and discussion starts 5.30pm

Two years ago The New Statesman named Roger Hallam the 34th most influential progressive person in the UK. A year later he was given a five year prison sentence for making a short speech on a zoom call asking people to engage in civil disobedience. This is the longest sentence ever given to anyone doing nonviolent action. He has recently been let out on license.

In this interactive talk, Roger will speak about his experience in prison from three perspectives: materialism ("it is what it is"), postmodernism ("you just can't say"), and religion ("glory be to God"). He will argue that unlearning how we look at ourselves and the world will be our central political, cultural, and spiritual challenge as extreme ruptures tear away our defences and repressions. Only in the face of terror will we find the courage needed to re-make the world.

Roger will be as hard-hitting as ever. Some things don't change.

Roger's talk will be punctuated by short, small group discussions. There will be a break half way through for a one-pot vegan supper that we'll eat together. The bar will reopen after the formal part of the evening ends at 8pm. Everyone is welcome to stay on for a drink and conversation.

Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TG

Doors open at 5pm for drinks. Talk starts at 5.30pm. 

£8 Kairos Club Member, £15 Standard (Non-member), £10 Struggling financially, £20 Supporter, £8 Under 30. Food complimentary. (To apply for membership, visit our Membership page.)

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