Events

3 May 2018 - 3 May 2018

Astonishing Daniel Ciobanu in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series

Described by the music critics as “sensational”, “devilish”, “unforgettable” and “a name to be shouted from the rooftops”, virtuoso pianist Daniel Petrică Ciobanu makes a long-in-the-making appearance in our ever more popular 'Enescu Concerts'

26 Apr 2018 - 26 Apr 2018

Dan Chişu’s Family Drama 'The Anniversary' Premieres at the Romanian Cinematheque

The latest film of one of Romania’s most prolific directors will have its UK premiere at our Romanian Cinematheque!Dan Chişu’s intricate family drama ‘The Anniversary’ explores the dark sides of human character and features an impressive cast: the late Mircea Albulescu,

11 Apr 2018 - 11 Apr 2018

Polyphonic: Animated Poetry and Music

The culmination of the Romanian programme at the London Book Fair is a multimedia poetry show celebrating the Centenary of Romanian Unification (1918-2018) through poetry, visuals and music. The event features ten of the most talented young Romanian poets of diverse ethnic

28 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2018

War, Feminine: Women and the Great War

Our Centenary Celebration of the making of Greater Romania (1918-2018) continues with an evocation of the heroism and dedication of women on and behind the Western and Romanian fronts of the First World War. BBC journalist Kate Adie and professors Lucy Noakes (Essex University),

22 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2018

Writing Fashion: an encounter with Fashion Guru Sanda Miller

Join us for the launch of Sanda Miller and Peter McNeil’s “Fashion Journalism: History, Theory, and Practice”, a ground-breaking history of fashion writing and a fascinating exploration of the impact of ideology and technology on the way we think and conceptualize

19 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2018

From the Oscars to our Cinematheque

We are pleased to be hosting, at the Romanian Cinematheque, Adrian Sitaru’s powerful and unsettling “The Fixer”, a neo-realist tragedy for the modern world. The film, depicting the sordid realities of journalism, represents Romania at the Oscars and was included in

15 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2018

Creative Industries at a Cross-roads

The Creative Industries Federation, one of Europe’s leading advocate of the creative sector, is bringing together senior politicians, cultural and business leaders, practitioners, academics and activists to discuss how Brexit will change the dynamics of the creative industries

14 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2018

The Making of United Romania: The Greatest Romanian Story Ever Told

We continue our year-long exploration of the Romanian Unification of 1918 with the launch of the only website in English to comprehensively tell the story of this fantastic achievement. Created by the Romanian Cultural Institute in collaboration with several partners, the

7 Mar 2018 - 7 Mar 2018

Two for a Romanian Musical Bonanza

Violinist Adriana Cristea and pianist Teodora Oprişor, two brilliant young musicians trained in Romania and Britain, join forces for an afternoon of musical discoveries rarely, if ever, performed in London. The programme is a tribute to the Romanian musical tradition and

1 Mar 2018 - 1 Mar 2018

A Herald of Spring: Tenor Andrei Fermeşanu Brings a Musical 'Mărțișor' to London

We conjure the renewing energies of spring through music with the help of charming Andrei Fermeşanu, one of the most talented young tenors of the Iaşi National Opera House. The singer will offer a programme to end all winters, featuring sing-along arias by Donizetti, Verdi,

27 Feb 2018 - 27 Feb 2018

'Two Lottery Tickets' Opens the 2018 Programme of the Romanian Cinematheque.

'Two Lottery Tickets', a hilarious new comedy, will open our 2018 programme at the Romanian Cinematheque. Helmed by intrepid director Paul Negoescu and starring a golden acting triad made of Dragoș Bucur, Dorian Boguță and Alexandru Papadopol, the film, based

23 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2018

Simona Măicănescu Catches 'The Fever' in Riveting One Woman Show

Versatile Simona Măicănescu is the star of 'The Fever', a compelling one woman show bursting with intelligence, emotion and quirky humour, to be presented as part of our studio theatre programme. Written by famous American actor and playwright Wallace Shawn and