Events

28 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017

Daring Andrei Anghel at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Our well-established series at St Martin-in-the-Fields continues way into the summer with an afternoon of youthful flair provided by the up-and-coming Romanian pianist, Andrei Anghel. The recital will offer a bold take on a standard piano repertoire of Chopin, Liszt and

6 Jul 2017 - 7 Jul 2017

In July, The Romanian Cinematheque Goes 'Back Home'

We are excited to continue our Cinematheque with a brilliant film that resonates across all cultures, 'Back Home' by Romanian director Andrei Cohn, a bitter-sweet comedy about the difficulties of confronting one’s past. If you miss it at the Cinematheque, you

1 Jul 2017 - 1 Jul 2017

A Romanian Poetic Trio for Ledbury Festival

As the summer kicks in, three of Romania’s most exciting women poets – Ana Blandiana, Magda Cârneci and Svetlana Cârstean – join translator Viorica Pâtea for a special event curated by British author Fiona Sampson MBEat the prestigious Ledbury Poetry Festival, the

21 Jun 2017 - 21 Jun 2017

Spaces of Memory, Spaces of Heritage

The London Festival of Architecture, a citywide celebration of international built environment, now in its 10th year, provides the perfect setting for a showcase of the finest conservation projects in Romania. The exhibition, which opens at the RCI gallery, is accompanied

18 Jun 2017 - 18 Jun 2017

Gabriel Achim's hilariously dark comedy 'The Last Day’ premiers in London

We are thrilled to support the international premiere of ’The Last Day’ (Ultima zi), a people's favourite in Romania, in the presence of director Gabriel Achim and screenwriter Cosmin Manolache. The gala screening will close the Discovery section of the East End

14 Jun 2017 - 14 Jun 2017

Belgravia Revisited: an encounter with 'Vivien Leigh'

Our theatre programme continues with a brilliant depiction of the last years of the great Vivien Leigh starring the revered thespian Lamia Beligan in a career defining one-woman show. The play, “Vivien Leigh - The Last Press Conference” by Marcy Lafferty, follows the

10 May 2017 - 9 Jun 2017

Greatness in Stone: 'Architecture and Royalty'

One of the enduring ways by which the Romanian Monarchs have expressed their majesty and attachment to their realm was by erecting impressive edifices that have forever impacted Romania’s built environment. Iconic and majestic, these beautiful constructions remain, to

7 Jun 2017 - 7 Jun 2017

The Romanian Cinematheque is doing “Eastern Business”

The series of new Romanian productions presented at our Cinematheque resumes en force with the UK premiere of “Eastern Business” (Afacerea Est), the irresistibly funny, bittersweet comedy directed by Igor Cobileanski, which portrays two very different characters, a choir

1 Jun 2017 - 1 Jun 2017

Maxim(um) Enescu

In June, the guest ensemble of our beloved “Enescu Concerts” Series is the amazing Maxim Quartet, an ensemble much revered for its disciplined pathos and daring repertoire. In 1 Belgrave Square, their choice of programme, served by an unusual combination of piano, flute,

1 Jun 2017 - 1 Jun 2017

Maxim(um) Enescu

In June, the guest ensemble of our beloved “Enescu Concerts” Series is the amazing Maxim Quartet, an ensemble much revered for its disciplined pathos and daring repertoire. In 1 Belgrave Square, their choice of programme, served by an unusual combination of piano, flute,

2 May 2017 - 27 May 2017

Alexandra Badea’s Incisive 'The Pulverised' Premieres at Arcola Theatre

We are proud to support the extensive Arcola Theatre run of Alexandra Badea's eye-opening drama, a piercing portrait of globalisation and its multifaceted effects. Following an impressive production at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious

20 May 2017 - 21 May 2017

A Timeless Story for all Ages

The Romanian Cultural Institute and the Romanian Embassy warmly invite you to celebrate The International Children’s Day with an all time classic, Ion Creangă’s 'Capra cu trei iezi' ('The Goat and Her Three Kids'), a spectacular puppet show by The