Events and Membership
Prospero organises and hosts lively and engaging events designed to inform our clients and members about particular themes or partner charities. These have included an Evening with Palfest, showcasing the Palestine Festival of Literature; Protection of the world's Rainforests with presentations by outstanding conservation charities and Fragile States, with talks by NGOs working in Iraq, Burma and Zimbabwe.
We also hold film screenings to show the findings of our field trips to international projects. These have included Prospero's former incarnation, "Trickledown in Africa" featuring a range of street child projects in South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Kenya, and a screening of our film 'Prospero in India'.
"A hugely enjoyable evening. The presentations were enthralling. Each speaker had their own gripping story and I learned a huge amount."
George Monck, CleanUp UK
"Completely fascinating evening and very impressive turnout."
Peter Bennett, Rainforest Concern
"I attended the Palfest evening organised by Prospero in Autumn 2009 and was hugely impressed both by the event and by the work of Palfest. I was so inspired that I subsequently sent a long e-mail to the organisers asking to participate in the next festival, and I am delighted to say that I was accepted for the 2010 Palfest. It strikes me as a unique event, doing extremely valuable work in a place of terrible injustice and hardship, and I am both proud and grateful to have the opportunity to participate."
William Sutcliffe, Novelist
To become a member and for information about Prospero's events, films and briefings, contact us.
Past Events
June 2011: The Brown Agenda
"Richard Fuller is an amazing speaker and the presentation on toxic pollution in the developing world was informative, inspiring, imaginative and best of all, all based on the evidence. I couldn't believe that toxic pollution is affecting the lives of over 100 million people, causing sickness, death, mental and physical disability especially in children and how Richard and his team at the Blacksmith Institute are tackling the toxic pollution problems with limited resources in the developing world is making a huge difference to millions of people’s health and quality of life. The Thomas Goode House venue was fantastic, delicious canapés and drinks too - Well done!."
Anil Patil, The Tubney Charitable Trust
May 2011: The film Premiere
The film Premiere of "Building" will be held in Central London on Thursday 26th May. The film, described as "A portrait of an extraordinary apartment block in the heart of Phnom Penh that reveals the changing face of Cambodia", will be followed by filmmaker Alnoor Dewshi in conversation with Theodore Zeldin.
October 2010: Theatre is Development
Prospero's Theatre IS Development evening was held on October the 21st at the Africa Centre in Covent Garden. Over 100 people came to experience how theatre techniques can be used by development organisations. Many present that night had not experienced theatre in this way before and came away with inspiration and ideas of how they could use some of the techniques in their own work.
Guest speaker David Morrissey opened the evening explaining how the arts had opened up his life, and influenced his career. Our three selected charities, PAN Intercultural Arts, Cardboard Citizens and Trueheart Theatre then each performed an extract from their work with interventions from the audience.
Footage of the evening can be viewed on Prospero World's Facebook page, courtesy of Donald A Maclean, for anyone wishing to refresh their memories or for those of you who missed the event.
September 2010: Cultural Relations and Conflict Resolution
"I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the evening at Asia House. The performance by Shakthi was incredible. In fact the whole concept was inspirational. I felt quite emotional at the end! Many thanks for the invitation."
Shevanthie Goonesekera
July 2010: Summer Party
"It was a brilliant party last night. I can assure you that it is a high point to come up to London and enjoy such a stimulating evening of cultured conversation, especially when it is accompanied by delicious food and liquid.
It was wonderful to meet some of your, as ever, fascinating contacts. I came away well-sustained both physically and intellectually - thank you all so much for a really enjoyable evening."
George Monck, CleanUp UK
April 2010: Film Screening: Prospero in the Philippines
An informal screening of our film footage from the recent research fieldtrip to the Philippines, investigating a diverse range of projects including microfinance, education and sex tourism.
November 2009: An Evening with Palfest
"I attended the Palfest fundraising evening organised by Prospero in Autumn 2009 and was hugely impressed both by the event and by the work of Palfest. I was so inspired that I subsequently sent a long e-mail to the organisers asking to participate in the next festival, and I am delighted to say that I was accepted for the 2010 Palfest. It strikes me as a unique event, doing extremely valuable work in a place of terrible injustice and hardship, and I am both proud and grateful to have the opportunity to participate."
William Sutcliffe, Novelist