What’s On

One of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century joins with the Archangel Michaél to confront mysterious demons in 1923 Europe, as the Nazi party is beginning to emerge. Crafted from actual events and discourse, Fire in the Temple dramatizes the last days of teacher and clairvoyant Rudolf Steiner, in a rigorously researched drama.

Tickets at the door: £20/£15

Music Poetry Storytelling

with Louise Coigley

Honouring the centenary of Frida Kahlo’s accident 17 September 1925

Storyteller, speech & language therapist and spinal injury survivor Louise weaves her own fractured journey into a powerful and poetic narrative of perseverance and healing. Born with clubfeet, as a child Louise develops scoliosis.

After years of treatment for her legs & feet and back, being stretched, moulded, winched and strapped, then undergoing spinal surgery, Louise emerges out of the cocoon of a spinning bed. Years later, in extreme pain, she encounters Frida Kahlo’s paintings, learns about her life, her loves. Louise finds recognition and a new way to navigate pain: through creativity. With humour and humanity, tales from these two women’s lives interweave.

Accompanied by Olivier nominated actress Melody Grove and Aly Macrae, actor & musician of stage and screen, “Back to Back” unfolds with poignant, uplifting singing & music. Melody also speaks “From the Frocks”- a powerful new prose poem by Louise.

www.lisntell.co.uk

Book Tickets: £20

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A talk and book launch

with Danielle van Dijk

Danielle van Dijk, together with Henk van Oort (her translator), will share insights from her richly illustrated book exploring the hidden legacy of Mary Magdalene across sacred sites in Palestine, France, England, Italy, and Spain. Drawing on Celtic Christianity, the Nag Hammadi discoveries, and the work of Rudolf Steiner, Danielle retraces the footsteps of Mary Magdalene, uncovering veiled layers of Gnosis embedded in Gothic cathedrals, Templar legends, Cathar strongholds, the Black Madonna, and pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela.

Through readings, discussion, and contemplative exercises, attendees will explore the spiritual presence of Mary Magdalene as a teacher, initiator, and equal among the great figures of sacred history. The event will offer a unique opportunity to engage with subtle symbols of the Magdalene encoded in art and architecture, and to experience meditative reflections on love, equality, and the archetypal feminine. Copies of Danielle’s book will be available for sale in the Steiner House bookshop.

Danielle van Dijk, MA, has spent decades studying esoteric Christianity and the feminine aspect of the divine, bringing scholarly depth and spiritual insight to her writings. Henk van Oort, author and translator of The Inner Rainbow, will also contribute, offering complementary perspectives and discussion.

Entry fee: £20 Full/ £15 Concession

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Celebrate the Centenary of Rudolf Steiner House

Step inside London’s only example of expressionist architecture at Rudolf Steiner House. Explore this architectural gem, uncover its fascinating history, and join in our special centenary celebrations. This year also marks the 35th edition of the Open House Festival.

Free admission | Learn more: www.rsh.anth.org.uk

A Book Launch Talk with author Wendy Teall (pen name Phoebe Tallis) and researcher Inessa Burdich

What begins with a battered suitcase of family photographs unfolds into an extraordinary investigation across the threshold of death.

In this launch talk, author Phoebe Tallis and supersensible researcher Inessa Burdich share the creative journey behind Saving Ernest. Tracing one family’s story from the late 19th century to the present day, their research moves beyond archives and memory into direct contemplative enquiry into the experiences of those who have died, both before and after their passing.

Told with warmth, humour and narrative drive, Saving Ernest blends historical reconstruction with spiritual investigation, uncovering patterns of inheritance, suffering and healing that flow through generations. At its heart lies a compelling question: can the wounds of the past be understood and transformed through conscious attention and love?

This talk offers a rare insight into a unique collaboration, and into a form of anthroposophy expressed through story.

Wendy Teall is a writer, artist and researcher whose Welsh storytelling heritage shapes her exploration of love, loss, and the unseen life of the soul.

Inessa Burdich is a spiritual researcher, consultant and educator whose work unites scientific training with supersensible enquiry and the wisdom of Anthroposphy.

For enquiries, please contact Wendy Teall on 07815 739193.

Cost: £10 cash on the door.

How can our human culture survive and even thrive in the world pervaded by Al?

Only if we are awake and engaged! Let us nurture the vision of our still unachieved potential supported by education, storytelling, and the unshakable confidence that the challenges we face invite us to evolve new capacities and strengths.

With contributions from Jeremy Naydler, Michaela de Winter, Tom Smith, and Danyah Miller, and open discussions and creative storytelling, the day will explore what we can do at home, in the classroom, in society, and even globally to engage courageously and creatively in the face of what appear to be such looming threats to our humanity.

10.00-10.15am - Introduction - Andrew Wolpert

10.15-11.20am - The Spiritual and Cosmic Context - Jeremy Naydler

11.20-11.30am - BREAK

11.30-12.30pm - Recognising the voice of the Double - Michaela de Winter

12.30-1.45pm - LUNCH

1.45-2.45pm - Artificial Intelligence & the Poly-Crisis - Tom Smith 2.45-3.45pm - The Role of Creative Storytelling - Danyah Miller 3.45-4.15pm - TEA BREAK

4.15-5.00pm - Waldorf Education's Role in the Modern World - Tom Smith

5.00-5.45pm - Plenum discussion on the ideas and topics covered

5.45-6.00pm - Closing Reflections - Andrew Wolpert

Conference fee including afternoon refreshments

£45 (concessions £25)

Jeremy Naydler is a philosopher, gardener and author of several books including In the Shadow of the Machine (2018), The Struggle for a Human Future (2020) and Gardening as a Sacred Art (2021)

Michaela de Winter is a Waldorf Teacher, a trustee of Waldorf UK, a member of The Education Section, and a beekeeper. She studied Philosophy, works at Nutley Hall, and has a particular interest in researching Rudolf Steiner’s concept of the spiritual force that works towards materialisation from a Manichean perspective.

Dr Tom Smith is the founding director of Beehub, a Waldorf-inspired home-education hub in Brighton. He was previously the Science, Music and Technology teacher at the Brighton Waldorf School. Tom is a firm supporter of the Screen-Free Childhood movement and thinks that Waldorf education has an important role in our modern technological society. beehub.uk

Danyah Miller Danyah is an international, multi award-winning storyteller, trainer and author of Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling, Artistic Director of DMS Productions and a trustee of the Society for Storytelling. Danyah encourages people to be more curious, creative and connected. Her work is imagination-rich and often life-changing. www.danyahmillerstoryteller.co.uk

Coralee Frederickson Coralee has been a Eurythmy performer and trainer in the US, England, Norway and China for decades. She co-carried a research MA in Eurythmy for Alanus University and is presently Coordinator of The Performing Arts Section in Great Britain.

Andrew Wolpert shares his love for Art History, Literature, and general anthroposophical studies giving courses and lectures around the world. He co-carries The Humanities Section in Great Britain. These events are sponsored by the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain and supported by The Sections of the School of Spiritual Science.

The cover image is from a photograph by Robert Greshoff of David Newbatt’s painting of the dragon being tamed and so transformed. In the legend of St George the Princess is liberated by the hero slaying the dragon. In the esoteric context of the Archangel Michael, we are challenged to engage courageously with the opposing forces and transform what may at first appear to thwart our humanity.

For further information, please contact Andrew Wolpert,   andrewjwolpert@gmail.com

This event is an intersectional initiative hosted by the Humanities and Educational Sections of the School of Spiritual Science, and is supported by the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain.

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We are all called to be artists!

If Sculpture is waiting to be released into the movement art of Eurythmy, what is Architecture longing to become? In characterising the Mission of the Arts, Rudolf Steiner described the transformation of the plastic-spatial arts, but left the "social art" enigmatically unidentified. This is directly connected to the courage we are enjoined to have in taking responsibility for the uncertain future. How can we transform the ‘architecture’ of the social, economic, pedagogical, professional, and other structures that manifestly no longer serve our becoming human?

Come and join us in this Festival to explore what Michael, the Spirit of our Time, is waiting for from us!

Coralee Frederickson and Andrew Wolpert

There is no charge for this Festival event

with Sarah Kane and The Speech Ensemble

With ‘Apocalypse’ on people’s lips today to describe the world we live in, The Speech Ensemble is performing the King James translation of The Apocalypse, both spoken and sung. Immerse yourself in the searing imagery of the Four Riders, the battle between Michael and the Dragon, the downfall of evil, and the birth out of heaven of the New Jerusalem.

Donations for this performance will be gratefully accepted.

Meeting Pain through Art, Celebrating Creativity

Storytelling, Poetry, Painting and Mindfulness

with Louise Coigley, Ilona Pimbert, Tamzin Muir and guests

A day of artistic workshops, sharing and conversation

‘To be an artist is to believe in life.’ Frida Kahlo

Fee: £40.00 - some bursaries available

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Contact Louise at: lisntell@gmail.com

Banner image: Tree of Hope, Remain Strong (Árbol de la Esperanza, Mantente Firme) by Frida Kahlo 1946 

Tree of Hope, Stay Strong by Frida Kahlo 1946 

Image courtesy of Stephen Chappell and Daniel Filipacchi Collection, Paris, France