7:00pm, Thursday 21st of November, Ladbroke Hall

"I want you to imagine that you've been beaten in a deliberate, deadly attack... That was me in 1991, left for dead. Broken and bruised.... Now I stand here disowned by my family without fear, without hatred or anger. Healed. I'm Nina Aouilk."

7:00pm, Tuesday 19th of November, Kindred Hammersmith

Who among us freely admits to the levels of financial support they receive from their parents? It’s time we talk about the bank of Mum and Dad or Inheritocracy as Dr Eliza Filby terms it.

11.00am, Saturday 16th of November, BFI Cafe, Southbank

Join us for a relaxed and friendly coffee morning, the perfect opportunity to mingle with new members and connect with familiar ones! Enjoy freshly brewed coffee, delicious treats, and casual conversation in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're looking to expand your network or simply catch up with friends, this laid-back gathering is the perfect way to start your day!

11am, Saturday 16th of November, Manchester Art Gallery

Art galleries are wonderful and inspiring places, but to get the very best out of your experience, you need a proper guided tour. Join your fellow Trouble members on a private tour of Manchester Art Gallery. 

7:00pm, Wednesday 13th of November, London

With its risqué humour, vibrant battle of the sexes, and themes of war and peace, Lysistrata remains as daring and thought-provoking today as it would have been for its original audience in Classical Athens.

7:00pm, Tuesday 12th of November, The London EDITION

Dr Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. She'll join us at Trouble to discuss her phenomenal career, practical steps we can all take to make our brains work vastly better, the scientists that inspired her to enter the field and the women who have mentored her along the way.

7:00pm, Thursday 7th of November, Dartmouth House

Tortoise reporter Claudia Williams, news editor Jess Winch and digital storytelling editor Katie Riley will be joining us to breakdown the results - whatever happens, join us to unpack one of the biggest elections of 2024.

7:00pm, Thursday 31st of October, AllBright

Join us as we explore the many facets of grief—how it changes us, shapes our relationships, and ultimately helps us find a new path forward.

7:00pm, Tuesday 29th of October, The London EDITION

Martha will join us at Trouble to discuss her outstanding career, why she's climbing mountains to raise funds for those who've suffered major trauma and the women in her life who have personally and professionally inspired, mentored and supported her along the way.

7:00pm, Wednesday 23rd of October, South Lanes Studios Brighton

A chance to meet Trouble members and dive deep into a brilliant book over food and nibbles. The book in question? The instant Sunday Times Bestseller, Good Material by Dolly Alderton.

7:00pm, Wednesday 16th of October, AllBright

Join us as we sit down with renowned sex and relationship therapist Charlene Douglas for an intimate evening dedicated to helping you connect more, communicate better, and love more deeply.

1:00pm, Tuesday 15th of October, Dukes 92 Manchester M3 4LZ

P.S I Love You - Where Rainbows End - If You Could See Me Now - These are just a few of Cecelia Ahern's brilliant titles. We are incredibly excited that Cecelia will be joining us for a lunchtime book club, in Manchester to discuss her latest book Into the Storm.

7:00pm, Friday 11th of October, Camberwell

We'll get to spend an intimate dinner with Kate Devlin: Politics and Whitehall Editor at the Independent. Join us as we sit down with the woman whose been in the lobby for more than a decade, covering everything from dodgy MPs to general elections.

7:00pm, Thursday 10th of October, Stockport

Welcome to the Trouble Triple - join us for a fascinating dinner party where we’ll discuss three completely different, but truly thought-provoking topics. The dinner will be lead and moderated by one of the Trouble team, but we want to know your thoughts. Come along with your ideas, questions and comments at the ready.

7:00pm, Wednesday 2nd of October, The Hearth

Pentecostalism is more than just a faith—it's a global phenomenon. With 600 million followers and growing rapidly, it’s projected that by 2050, one in ten people worldwide will identify with this dynamic Christian movement. Rooted in the Holy Spirit, Pentecostalism promises not just spiritual fulfillment, but success in every aspect of life—mind, body, spirit, and wallet.

7:00pm, Tuesday 1st of October, 1 Warwick

Over 120 million girls globally are not in education. They are being robbed of the opportunity to become educated. Malala Fund is on a mission to break down the barriers that hold girls back and to champion every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education.

7:00pm, Thursday 26th of September, The Dally Islington

Always a good laugh, the evening will offer a curiously insightful gaze into today's pop-culture landscape and the meaning of celebrity in 2024. Expect the same sharp insights, hilarious anecdotes, and honest opinions that make Straight Up a must-listen.

7:00pm, Wednesday 25th of September, The Ministry

Get ready for an unforgettable night as we welcome the acclaimed author, director, and television presenter Dawn O'Porter for an exclusive evening of conversation, storytelling, and inspiration.

7:00pm, Tuesday 24th of September, AllBright

In her two decades researching organisations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: They know how workplaces work. More specifically, to get ahead, they do not rely on the often generic and outdated written formal rules that for a century have defined the workplace.

7:00pm, Wednesday 18th of September, AllBright

Having a large and deep professional network will help you to be more visible, build credibility and open up opportunities. It is vital business skill that’s not taught. The world seems to be divided into those who can are instinctively good at this and those who are not. But it is like every other soft skill – it takes practice!

7:00pm, Thursday 5th of September, x+why 100 Embankment Manchester

We're delighted that former Leader of the Green Party, Baroness Natalie Bennett will be joining us once again to discuss the future of climate policies.

7:00pm, Tuesday 3rd of September, The London EDITION

Our first guest is renowned art curator and historian, Aindrea Emelife. She is currently a Curator of Modern and Contemporary at MOWAA (Museum of West African Art,) and the curator of the Nigeria Pavilion at this years Venice Biennale.

6:00pm, Monday 2nd of September, Conduit Covent Garden

A Night for Peace will centre around two fireside conversations with Nobel Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee and Oscar nominated filmmaker, Waad Al-Kateab.

7:00pm, Thursday 29th of August, Century Club

Deep breaths: it’s time to talk money! For so long, women have been encouraged to save rather than invest, and to play small, whilst men are encouraged to risk it all. It’s high time we change the narrative and who better to educate us all on the opportunities money can bring and how to play the game than Financial Adviser, Bola Sol?

7:00pm, Tuesday 27th of August, The Groucho

In November 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of five counts of sex-trafficking of minors, and now faces 55 years in prison for the role she played in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of four girls. Join us to hear her blistering critique of a criminal justice system ill-equipped to deliver justice for abuse survivors, no matter the outcome.

7:00pm, Thursday 22nd of August, Online via Zoom

BelEve provides young women with opportunities to boost their confidence, self-esteem, and skills, coupled with access to inspirational role models guiding them towards unlocking their full potential. Come along to this Trouble Talk with this wonderful philanthropist and discover the ins and outs of leading a charitable business!

7:00pm, Wednesday 21st of August, The Hearth

Join us for this one-hour coaching session with EmpowerHer Life Coach, Ginet Esprit, designed to equip women with essential tools and strategies to conquer self-limiting thoughts, overcome fear, and break through the barriers that have left them feeling stuck.

7:00pm, Thursday 15th of August, Brixton

Welcome to the Trouble Triple - join us for a fascinating dinner party where we’ll discuss three completely different, but truly thought-provoking topics. The dinner will be lead and moderated by one of the Trouble team, but we want to know your thoughts. Come along with your ideas, questions and comments at the ready.

7:00pm, Tuesday 13th of August, Century Club

Keily will join us at Trouble to discuss her journey to CEO, the rapid growth of the platform, prejudice and safeguarding challenges around adult content and how the rise of tech and artificial intelligence will affect the industry.

6:30pm, Thursday 8th of August, The Conduit

For too long, Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Join us as we sit down with SOAS University President, Zeinab Badawi, to set the record straight.