Global Wars and Chaos - How did we Get Here and What's the Solution? Join us for our annual Evelyn Wrench Lecture 2025, delivered by Field Marshal The Lord […]
The prestigious ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition, is the largest such contest in England and Wales. The different roles allow students to practice and excel in different skill sets, and the competition’s unique format, which pairs the speaker from one school with the chair and questioner of another, encourages quick thinking and relationship building. Over 300 […]
The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to the Grand Final of the ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition, taking place on Thursday, 30 April at Dartmouth House, London. Guests are welcome to join us from 9am ready for the semi-finals to begin at 9.45am. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day; however, we advise everybody to […]
The London Branch of the ESU is joined by best-selling author, Charles Spicer, who will tell us the incredible true story of the amateur intelligence agents who befriended the Nazis […]
In celebration of the English-Speaking Union’s 106th birthday, we are hosting our annual 4th July summer party at our headquarters, Dartmouth House, in Mayfair. Enjoy cocktails, great music, appetisers, and a night of unforgettable conversations! The ticket price includes a drink and canapé upon arrival. This is an opportunity to celebrate all the amazing work […]
Following a debut performance at Marseille’s Théâtre de la Mer, Moovida Académie brings Red, Black, and Ignorant to Dartmouth House on 4 July. This highly relevant, dystopian play, first performed at the Barbican in 1996, looks at the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust with drama and sensitivity. It is the fruit of a partnership that […]
Join us for a spirited conversation about Latin American Security with Dr Irene Mia at Dartmouth House!
Lord-lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence is in conversation with Alastair Niven. Continuing this popular series of ESU Conversations, Alastair Niven will explore the trajectory of Julie’s career in these important public offices. The role of Lord-lieutenant is mirrored across the UK. Julie Spence stands in for the King at any events or duties where it […]
Brush up on your general knowledge and join us for the annual ESU Quiz night! Eight teams of up to eight people will battle it out to win the top prize of the evening, a Dartmouth House bar tab worth £60! Each team will tackle a variety of topics across different themed rounds. There will […]
Join us for an evening of informative and exciting conversation with Robert Ward, Japan Chair and Director of Geo-economics and Strategy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Robert will be discussing why geopolitics matters and providing an overview of key geopolitical issues affecting today’s world. The talk will begin at 6.30pm and guests […]
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