7:00pm, Thursday 3rd of April, The Hearth Queens Park
Autumn 1993. The former USSR. Viv is about to turn 21 and is on a study year abroad, supposedly immersed in the language, history and politics of a world that has just ceased to exist: the Soviet Union.
7:00pm, Wednesday 9th of April, Century Club
“Your mind is like a puppy. If you don't train it, it will sh*t everywhere.” We all have habits and behaviours that hold us back from reaching our fullest potential.
7:00pm, Tuesday 15th of April, The Ministry Southwark
Join us for a powerful and inspiring event celebrating the life, career, and unstoppable spirit of DJ Paulette — a true icon of UK club culture. From her early days spinning vinyl in Manchester’s most legendary venues to commanding dancefloors across the globe, Paulette’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and resistance.
6:00pm, Wednesday 30th of April, Union Chapel Islington
The family courts are failing the very people they’re meant to protect. Women seeking safety from abuse are instead met with disbelief, hostility, and a system that too often sides with their abusers.
8:00pm, Wednesday 30th of April, Union Chapel Islington
Emma Jane Unsworth and Dolly Alderton talking about Slags? What’s not to love!?! Bestselling author Emma Jane Unsworth is back with a nostalgic, hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking novel that explores female messiness in all its glory.
6:00pm, Wednesday 7th of May, The Magic Circle Theatre London
From The Only Way is Essex to founding the UK’s No.1 Digital Mental Health App and joining the lineup of Dancing on Ice 2025, Trouble is sitting down with Ferne McCann!
8:00pm, Wednesday 7th of May, The Magic Circle Theatre London
Can a planet have legal rights? Could it be defended in a court of law? How do we redefine a 'right to life'? Join us for a critically important event where Mónica will take us behind the scenes of ten real cases.
7:00pm, Monday 12th of May, Virtual Via Zoom
Cardiac, smooth, skeletal-these three different types of muscle in our bodies make our hearts beat; push food through our intestines, blood through our vessels, attach to our bones and help us move. Individually, they do different things. Collectively, they drive us through our days.
11:00am, Saturday 28th of June, Conway Hall
Sarah will join us to discuss this year’s biggest thriller, All the Other Mothers Hate Me which was acquired in a major 9-way auction and is soon to be adapted for screen by the makers of The Bear. 'SPIKY, WITTY, A BREATH OF FRESH AIR' PANDORA SYKES
7:00pm, Saturday 28th of June, Conway Hall
A serial entrepreneur, changemaker and one of our most requested speakers at Trouble, Grace Beverley is an innovator by nature. Join us as we meet this incredible force in the world of business.
7:00pm, Tuesday 1st of April, Virtual Via Zoom
Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit—and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though she was exonerated, it’s taken more than a decade for her to reclaim her identity and truly feel free.
7:00pm, Friday 28th of March, Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a fabulous conversation about current affairs. We’ll select a handful of the week’s top stories to discuss and debate, helpfully guided by our expert guest, Coco Khan. This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Trouble members and share your views on global issues.
7:00pm, Monday 24th of March, The Hearth Queens Park
Author Sanam Mahloudji was born in Tehran but left during the Islamic Revolution and she will join us to discuss her brilliant new book and the themes of representation, motherhood and family history as well as what it means to identify as Persian or Iranian in 2025.
7:00pm, Thursday 20th of March, The Ministry
“Sometimes I go on news programmes and tell men with bad tans what life is like for little people. I do this because I am a little person, in case you were wondering. It would be an odd thing to do if I wasn't.”
7:00pm, Tuesday 11th of March, Century Club
Drawing on the Japanese concept of 'kiku', sociolinguist and listening expert Haru Yamada will join us at Trouble to share a transformation guide to becoming better listeners in our daily life.
1:00pm, Thursday 6th of March, The Conduit Covent Garden
Can music heal the mind and body? Renée Fleming, celebrated soprano, Grammy winner, and passionate arts advocate, believes it can—and she’s here to share the evidence.
7:00pm, Wednesday 5th of March, Century Club
One of our most requested speakers, Caroline Lucas, is coming to Trouble! For 14 years Caroline was the sole Green Party MP. Now, she’s reclaiming Englishness from the far-right.
6.30pm, Thursday 27th of February, Conduit Covent Garden
On the 24 February 2022, Russia launched it’s invasion of Ukraine. The largest war in Europe since WW2 continues and foreign troops and elections are only inflaming the conflict.
7:00pm, Friday 21st of February, Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a fabulous conversation about current affairs. We’ll select a handful of the week’s top stories to discuss and debate, helpfully guided by our expert guest, Krupa Padhy. This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Trouble members and share your views on global issues.
7:00pm, Wednesday 19th of February, Allbright Mayfair
This is not for the bare minimum Mondays or the take it easy Tuesdays. It's an evening for those who strive for success; for ambitious women wanting to do it all, those who understand that you have to make a deposit to be able to make a withdrawal.
7:00pm, Monday 17th of February, The Ned Hotel
It's estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We're living in the age of abundance, with more choices than ever before. From everyday mundane choices to big life decisions, the more options we have, the more overwhelmed we become.
2:00pm, Saturday 15th of February, Manchester Central Exchange Auditorium
At Trouble we've been devouring Caitlin’s books and articles for years and it's about time she graced the Trouble stage. Our second speaker of the day is the incredible Lois Shearing who will join us to discuss the significant roles women are starting to play in far-right movements.
7:00pm, Tuesday 11th of February, Kindred Hammersmith
Adriana Brownlee just made history as the youngest ever female climber to summit the world’s tallest mountains including Mount Everest.
11am, Monday 3rd of February, Virtual via the Members Network
Come and meet some of our newest members in a virtual coffee meetup.
*If you are a Trouble member and you have not visited our Members Area before, you will need to create a new account and request access.
6.30pm, Thursday 30th of January, Conduit Covent Garden
Diane Abbott is a history-maker. We are incredibly honoured to be welcoming Diane, the mother of the House (the longest uninterrupted female MP) to The Trouble Club to discuss her outstanding life of service.
6.00pm, Monday 27th of January, Conduit Covent Garden
Rachel Botsman, in conversation with Helen Barrett, explores how trust shapes behaviour, culture, and connection.
*If you are a Trouble member and you have not visited our Members Area before, you will need to create a new account and request access.
11am, Monday 13th of January, Virtual via the Members Network
Come and meet some of our newest members in a virtual coffee meetup.
*If you are a Trouble member and you have not visited our Members Area before, you will need to create a new account and request access.
7:00pm, Thursday 9th of January, Virtual
From Roxane Gay, the New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist, a memoir in weight about eating healthier, finding a tolerable form of exercise, and exploring what it means to learn, in the middle of your life, how to take care of yourself and how to feed your hunger.
7:00pm, Tuesday 17th of December, Ladbroke Hall
Elif Shafak is one of the greatest authors alive. She has published 21 books throughout her career and she'll join us at Trouble to discuss her latest Top Five Sunday Times Bestseller, There are Rivers in the Sky.
7:00pm, Tuesday 3rd of December, The Hearth
Join us for a captivating interview with award-winning journliast, Lucy Ash, as she delves into the powerful role of the Russian Orthodox Church in modern-day politics and its influence under Vladimir Putin.
7:00pm, Thursday 28th of November, The Ministry
Presenting legend turned political heavyweight - the fabulous Carol Vorderman is coming to Trouble to discuss the tumult of the last few years and her fixes for our broken nation, as laid out in her brilliant new book, Now What?
11am, Monday 25th of November, Virtual via the Members Network
Come and meet some of our newest members in a virtual coffee meetup.
*If you are a Trouble member and you have not visited our Members Area before, you will need to create a new account and request access.
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.
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 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.
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.
