Events

it's not all doom and gloom...

29th August - 4th September
Photography Exhibition- Peter Bennett
Tristan Bates Theatre Bar
Time: Museum of Broken Relationships opening hours.
Tickets: Free

2nd September. 7pm
The Heart's Tent is Broken. A new play by Ben Okri.
A newly commissioned play by Ben Okri. Inspired by the Museum and a selection of the UK donated objects. Come and see the staged reading of this world premiere inside the Museum of Broken Relationships. Limited Capacity. Standing room only.
Tickets £10

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A big thank you to everyone who has participated in our events so far:

18th August
First Date Night
Tristan Bates Theatre and Exhibition Spaces
8pm-10pm
Ever tried to avoid talking about past relationships on a first date? Impossible? We will be opening the museum exclusively to couples on their first dates. You won't have to worry about not having something to talk about-there's a museum full of oddities at your disposal to get the conversation flowing. And start a new romance.
Tickets: £7- Includes a free glass of wine and a red carnation.

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19th August
Ceilidh
Seven Dials Club
7.30pm
Dance the night away, make friends, and celebrate living. We've got the fantastic Steam Chicken Ceilidh Band, described as "a gem of vibrant eccentricity" Mike Harding-BBC Radio 2, "...just have to be seen live.." Featuring veteran ceilidh caller Hannah Bright. This is living tradition. No experience needed, every dance is explained and everyone is welcome.
Tickets: £10

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20th August
Poetry Face-Off! Your host: Poet Curious
Location: Tristan Bates Theatre
8pm
Hosted by Poet Curious: MC and DJ known for rocking turntables and microphones both in the UK and US. We will be setting poets the following challenge: They will have three hours to explore the exhibits and write a poetry response. Then the battle commences.
Tickets: £5

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20th August
Midnight Puppetry
Tristan Bates Theatre
11.45pm
Double, double toil and...puppets! What happens to love at Witching hour? Performances by the extraordinary Blueberry Moon Theatre and friends.
Tickets: £5


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21st August
Q&A with Agony Aunt - Irma Kurtz
Seven Dials Club
7.30pm
Are you dying for some advice? Do you find yourself sleeping on the Sofa far too often? Here's your chance to ask the brilliant Irma Kurtz - Cosmopolitan's Agony Aunt. Irma will be sharing her wisdom to ease troubled minds and maybe even prevent a few break ups!
Tickets: £7

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27th August
Seven Dials Festival
Seven Dials, Covent Garden
We've got loads of exciting performances and things for you to get involved with. Come along for a stroll in the Seven Dials area, Covent Garden, and be surprised by the talent on display!
Here's an idea of what you can expect:

12pm - 4pm in the Streets of Seven Dials
Intimacy: Stories from the Museum of Broken Relationships. See the streets come alive with the 100 stories from the Museum.
Bollywood dancing: Shava shava!! You get the idea... Get blown away by this colourful oriental dance piece choreographed by Mathangi Ramakrishnan.
Poetry in the Streets: Free poetry recitals inspired by the Museum of Broken Relationships.
Coney- The Agency of adventure have come to play. Join in too.

5:30pm onwards in the Tristan Bates Theatre
We've set independent filmmakers Heather Taylor and Michelle Tsen, and the Actors Screen Collective the challenge to create two short films inspired by the objects donated to the Museum of Broken Relationships.

7:30pm onwards in the Tristan Bates Theatre and 38 Earlham Street exhibitions
Night of Song - Celebrating Relationships Through Song
Music and laughter, love and romance...Join us as we celebrate relationships through pop up performances of poetry, music and song.

28th August
The Actors Centre Poetry Pool presents: Truths about Love
Tristan Bates Theatre
3.30pm
wander round the museum before settling down for a poem or two. Performed by the Actors Centre Poetry Pool- this exciting group of actors, directed by Clive Swift, have prepared a diverse and unusual afternoon of verse inspired by the Museum of Broken Relationships. This is a great opportunity to see an amusing and moving live recital bringing the wonderful diversity of our poetic heritage to life.
Tickets: Free

Reviews for The Museum of Broken Relationships

An Interview with one of the Museum's founders, Olinka Vistica, on BBC FIVE LIVE. Listen here.

Here's how the Museum's shaping up in London: A great article about the first donated object we received: a Grand Piano. Evening Standard.

Here's a sneak preview of what you might see, as featured in The Guardian- The Museum comes to London- in pictures

Time Out London Critic's Choice
The Telegraph's top five things to do in London this week!
Nice little article is Design Week
Recommended in Harper's Bazaar
Recommended in the Independent's Fashion Diary
Recommended in the Urban Junkie's August Culture Guide

"Original for sure. From the cute to the bizarre, the museum encourages you to open your mind and your heart." Mark Lowen, BBC

The Guardian: Display of Affection-recent newpaper article
The BBC news- Watch this fantastic short film on the BBC website