Welcome to the Cookbook Club!&nbsp;

Join our Cookbook Club where we create a relaxed, welcoming way to discover new dishes, learn from one another, and celebrate a shared love of cooking and books!&nbsp;

Each month, we gather to explore a new cookbook together. Once the book is chosen, every participant selects a recipe that catches their interest and prepares it at home. You’re encouraged to make the recipe by yourself!&nbsp;

Feel free to add your personal touches, substitutions, or creative twists.

When we meet, everyone brings their dish to share, creating a table full of diverse interpretations from the same cookbook. Our gatherings take place at Good Company Bookstore, where we enjoy the food, exchange ideas, and talk about what worked (or didn’t!) in each recipe.

We’re kicking things off with our first pick:&nbsp;Pass the Plate&nbsp;by Carolina Gelen.&nbsp;

In her debut cookbook, Carolina Gelen shares 100 simple and comforting recipes that emphasise big flavour with minimal effort. No matter the mood or your skill level, you’ll find crowd-pleasing recipes for creative dishes using approachable, everyday ingredients.Including influences from Carolina's Romanian upbringing,&nbsp;Pass the Plate&nbsp;will bring comfort to your kitchen and have everyone asking for seconds.

<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/pass-the-plate/53567933579645" target="_blank">Purchase your copy here!</a>

I'm Francine, originally from the Philippines, with over ten years of experience in the hospitality industry. My career began in the United States, where I studied Baking &amp; Pastry Arts and gained my first Michelin-star restaurant experience in New York. From there, I moved to London, continuing my work in Michelin-starred kitchens for more than six years. Later, I co-opened a café in Paris with my sister, gradually transitioned from pastry chef to barista. Today, I'm the café manager at Good Company, where I collaborate on menu development, bake cakes in the mornings, and prepare coffees for our guests.

Event is free to attend but registration is obligatory!&nbsp;

The space is limited, so sign up fast to make sure you will secure your slot!&nbsp;

After you sign up you will recieve via email a sign-up sheet for our Cookbook Club. Please add your name, chosen recipe, and any dietary restrictions in the appropriate section (Appetisers, Mains/Sides, or Desserts).

This system helps us avoid duplicate dishes, ensures a well-balanced spread across the table, and allows everyone to be aware of any dietary restrictions or allergies so that we can all enjoy the meal safely and comfortably.

Each category has 5 slots, which will be filled as people sign up. Once a section is full, please choose another category.

Good Company Books&nbsp;is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

By Metro:&nbsp;We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).

By Bus:&nbsp;There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

By Bike:&nbsp;If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

By Car:&nbsp;There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.

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Cookbook Club 

Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community as we dive celebrate works of lusophone authors!

Hosted in English but readers are welcome to read in both the Portuguese original and the English translation.

Here at&nbsp;Good Company,&nbsp;we are passionate about translations, especially of Lusophone authors. That's why we wanted to start this book club, to further our community by exploring the multicultural literary traditions, and the beauty of the Portuguese language.

Book of the month:&nbsp;On Earth As It Is Beneath&nbsp;by Ana Paula Maia&nbsp;

About the Book:&nbsp;On land where enslaved people were once tortured and murdered, the state built a penal colony in the wilderness, where inmates could be rehabilitated, but never escape. Now, decades later, and having only succeeded in trapping men, not changing them for the better, its operations are winding down. But in the prison’s waning days, a new horror is unleashed: every full-moon night, the inmates are released, the warden is armed with rifles, and the hunt begins.

Every man plans his escape, not knowing if his end will come at the hands of a familiar face, or from the unknown dangers beyond the prison walls. Ana Paula Maia has once again delivered a bracing vision of our potential for violence, and our collective failure to account for the consequences of our social and political action, or inaction. No crime is committed out of view for this novelist, and her raw, brutal power enlists us all as witness.

Get Your Copy:&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/on-earth-as-it-is-beneath/56677016404349" target="_blank">purchase the book on our website&nbsp;</a>and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

What To Expect From Our Book Clubs

Love books and great discussions? Our book club is the perfect place to connect with fellow readers, share thoughts, and explore new perspectives. Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just getting back into reading, you’re welcome to join!

Expect a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, good company, and engaging conversations over drinks. Grab your copy of the book and come along to listen and be part of the discussion!

The book club is free to attend, but please register your free ticket so we know how many to expect.

Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).

By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.

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Lusophone Book Club 

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community at Good Company Bookstore, with our welcoming host, Angelique Neumann!

Whether you're a poet, a poetry lover, or simply curious, this is an opportunity to share words, listen, and connect with fellow literary enthusiasts.

Please note, this event will be hosted in English, but both English &amp; Portuguese Poetry are welcome.

The evening will begin with a few readings from Angelique before we open the floor to the open mic, for anyone who wishes to share their poetry in a warm and welcoming environment.

If you’d like to perform, please prepare 1 or 2 poems, ideally originals. Both English and Portuguese poetry are welcome.

Not a performer? No problem! You’re more than welcome to attend and enjoy the readings as part of the audience.

This event is for anyone with a love of poetry - whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or simply a poetry enthusiast who enjoys listening to spoken word.

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register a free ticket in advance so we know how many people to expect. Seating is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

By Metro:&nbsp;We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).

By Car:&nbsp;There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.

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Open Mic Poetry 

Join us with your kids for a creative and fun Art Workshops on Sunday morning at Good Company Bookstore!

Our workshop arises as an extension of the reading sessions that take place on Saturday mornings at Good Company Bookstore. The objective is to give body to the inner world of each participant, whether from the stories heard the previous week or from the need to transpose their own fantasies into shapes, colors, and textures.

Stencil is a practical tool that allows the creation of compositions in a simple and intuitive way, while also helping children develop their drawing skills. In this workshop, we will create posters using geometric shapes and imagine how we can articulate various basic forms in order to compose a key idea.

Participants will be able to cut out their own stencils or work with pre-made templates to create a visual message.

The event has a cost of 7 euros (+tax). We ask that you make the reservation in advance so we can prepare enough materials for all the little artists. Please select how many adults will accompany. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel your ticket so that others can join.

Each session is unique and offers a structured script, designed to guide each child in the exploration of the contours of their imagination. We are going to discover different themes, techniques, and supports in each encounter. Here, we demystify the idea of "not having a knack" or "I can't" and we celebrate experimentation as an essential part of the process.

Nothing special, just bring your curiosity! We provide all the necessary materials to materialize ideas into physical creations.

This workshop is for all children who want to expand their creative horizons through art. So that they feel safe and integrated, parents and caregivers are welcome to accompany the sessions.

The project is open to suggestions! Our hostess, Margarida, will be attentive to the tastes and proposals of each child, in order to shape her offer to our little artists.

By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).

By Bus:&nbsp;There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

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Kids Art Workshop: Mini Stencil Lab

Presented by&nbsp;Well Read&nbsp;and&nbsp;Good Company, our Sunday Salon is for the readers, writers, hobbyists, procrastinators, and anyone who knows that it’s more fun, more fruitful, when you do it together.

From 12-17h on Sunday, 12th April + Sunday, 24th May, join us at&nbsp;Good Company&nbsp;to hang out, write, talk, read, with no expectation to share what you’re up to. The coffee will be hot, the shelves will be open to browse with a special selection from&nbsp;Well Read.

Well Read&nbsp;is&nbsp;a critically curious bilingual art &amp; design bookstore, event space and meeting place located in Lisbon, Portugal.&nbsp;<a href="https://wellread.pt/" target="_blank">Find out more on the website!</a>

Good Company Books&nbsp;is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

The event is free to attend, registration is appriciated to let us know how many of you to expect!&nbsp;

By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).

By Bike:&nbsp;If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

By Car:&nbsp;There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.

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Sunday Salon with Well Read 

Poesia ao microfone com Bernardo Gramaxo

Língua do evento: Português

Junta-te a nós para uma noite de poesia portuguesa, criatividade e comunidade na Good Company Bookstore, com o nosso anfitrião,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/sketchy_books/">Bernardo Gramaxo</a>. Quer sejas poeta, amante de poesia ou simplesmente curioso, esta é uma oportunidade para partilhar palavras, ouvir e conectares-te com outros entusiastas da literatura.

A noite começará com algumas leituras de Bernardo antes de abrirmos o microfone para quem quiser partilhar a sua poesia num ambiente acolhedor e caloroso.

Este evento é para celebrar a poesia portuguesa, por isso, se quiseres atuar, prepara 1 ou 2 poemas em português.

Não és artista? Não há problema! És mais do que bem-vindo para assistir e apreciar as leituras como parte do público.

Este evento é para qualquer pessoa que goste de poesia - seja um poeta experiente, um aspirante a escritor ou simplesmente um entusiasta de poesia que gosta de ouvir spoken word.

A participação neste evento é gratuita, mas pedimos que te registes com antecedência para sabermos com quantas pessoas esperar. Os lugares são limitados e serão atribuídos por ordem de chegada.

A Good Company Books é uma livraria independente de livros em inglês em Lisboa. Nascida do nosso amor pela literatura global e pela nossa herança portuguesa, estamos a criar um espaço para pessoas de todas as origens se reunirem e desfrutarem dos melhores livros, eventos, café e vinho.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/">Saiba mais no nosso Instagram.</a>

De metro:&nbsp;Estamos a 5 minutos a pé da estação de metro Campo Pequeno (linha amarela) e a 10 minutos a pé da estação de metro Alameda (linhas verde e vermelha).

De autocarro:&nbsp;Existem várias opções convenientes de autocarros a 2 quarteirões de distância, na Avenida República, sendo a paragem mais próxima da nossa loja a Campo Pequeno-Av. República.

De bicicleta:&nbsp;Se estiveres a utilizar as bicicletas públicas Gira, há uma estação de estacionamento do outro lado da rua (n.º 431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

De carro:&nbsp;Há um parque de estacionamento pago do outro lado da rua, entre a Rua Arco do Cego e a Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Também há estacionamento disponível nas ruas do bairro.

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Círculo de Poesia

Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community as we dive into a timeless literary classics!

Book of the Month:&nbsp;The Door&nbsp;by Magda Szabó

About the Book:&nbsp;A young writer employs a housekeeper - and slowly finds herself the sole keeper of the older woman's secrets. Magda is a writer, Emerence her housekeeper. Magda is new to their quiet Hungarian town, while Emerence, fierce and enigmatic, knows and is known by all.

Though Emerence enters Magda’s home whenever she pleases, the door to Emerence’s own strange abode remains barred. Still, somehow, over the course of twenty years, an intimate trust is built between the two, rich with shared confidences. Yet when this trust is betrayed one dark afternoon, the pair’s complex relationship will be left forever altered, and Magda will find herself haunted until the end of her days. For not all doors are made to be opened.

Get Your Copy:&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/the-door/57979818082685" target="_blank">purchase your book&nbsp;</a>on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

The book club is free to attend, but we ask that you register a free ticket so we know how many people to expect.

By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.

Classics Book Club 

Join us on a Thursday evening for a cozy and creative moment where you’ll design your own reusable book cover!

In this book cover workshop, you will join us for a cozy and creative moment where you’ll design your own reusable book cover. Perfect for book lovers and anyone who enjoys hands-on creativity, this experience invites you to slow down and create something truly personal.&nbsp;

You’ll make a fabric cover that can be used again and again. Whether as a book cover or a journal cover.

To make it even more special, you’ll also receive a small notebook, perfect for jotting down notes, reflections, or thoughts about what you’re reading. It’s a lovely way to combine both, protecting your book while keeping a space for your ideas.

All materials are provided, along with guidance throughout the session, so you can relax and enjoy the process from start to finish.

Rita&nbsp;is the founder of&nbsp;@MarsClub.Lx, a project that connects strangers through travel experiences and events in Lisbon. Its purpose is to stay curious, creative, and together. She will be guiding this workshop. Rita studied arts and creativity has been part of her life since she was a child, and the more she grows, the more connected she feels to it. She believes that everything you might want to buy becomes more meaningful when you take the time to create it yourself.

Tickets are 25 euros, included all the materials used during the workshop and 1 beverage at the Good Company Café! Grab your tickets quickly! Spots are limited!&nbsp;

By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).

By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.

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Book Cover Workshop with Rita Soares 

Join us for an interactive and fun reading for your kids on Saturday morning!

Our Saturday morning session features carefully chosen books, read aloud in an engaging and interactive way. Expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere where little listeners can explore stories, discover new characters, and spark their love for reading.

This event is hosted in English, but all kids are welcomed! Our host Lia speaks Portuguese too!

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register your free tickets in advance so we know how many little bookworms to expect. Please select how many adults will be attending. If you can't make it, please ensure you cancel your ticket so others can join.

We'll pick two of our favorite children's books that are available in our bookstore. If you have any suggestions, let us know on the day!

Nothing at all - just bring your curiosity and love for stories! If your child has a favorite stuffed animal or cozy blanket, they’re welcome to bring it along for extra comfort.

Whether they’re early readers, book lovers, or just beginning their literary journey. We welcome parents, caregivers and children of all ages to join us and enjoy the experience together. Please note, the event will be held in English.

Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

By Bike:&nbsp;If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

We can't wait to share our stories with you!

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Kids Storytime 

Join us at Good Company Bookstore for an Art Exhibition Opening, featuring the work of an artist Anna Lubbinge!

This body of work emerges from a formative journey to the Amazon in 2025, where I was confronted with the depth of our disconnection from the natural world. It revealed not only how much remains unknown, but how much has been forgotten. Within Western frameworks, nature is often positioned as something external, an “other”, a separation that echoes broader dualistic thinking. I am interested in exploring interconnectedness as an alternative: a way of understanding human and non-human life as fundamentally entangled. Through painting, I seek to question these perspectives and imagine more integrated ways of relating. My visual language draws on tropical vegetation: its intensity of color, rhythm, and vitality, contrasting with the landscapes of my upbringing in the Netherlands. This attraction is both aesthetic and intuitive: a search for connection that exists beyond language, grounded in sensation, presence, and a sense of belonging. My compositions emphasize color, rhythm, and atmosphere, creating spaces that invite both visual immersion and quiet reflection.

Anna Lubbinge&nbsp;(b. 2000) is a Dutch artist working primarily in painting. Her practice explores the space between imagination and lived reality through invented imagery that merges everydaylandscapes with constructed, dreamlike environments. She graduated in Fine Arts from Breda (NL) in 2023 and is currently based in Lisbon. Lubbinge has presented a solo exhibition in Lisbon and participated in group exhibitions in Breda and Eindhoven. She has also undertaken a residency in Alte (Algarve) and contributed to art-focused ecological projects in Brazil and Peru. Her work draws on the visual language of tropical ecosystems, depicting dense vegetation in dialogue with geometric, urban forms. Recent works extend into sculptural framing, incorporating techniques such as macramé, knotting, and jewelry making.

15:00 – Exhibit opens. Order a drink, mingle, and take in the artwork.

This event is free but space is limited. We would appreciate it if you register a free ticket so we know how many people to expect.

Good Company Books&nbsp;is an independent English bookstore in Lisbon, dedicated to bringing together a community of book lovers, artists, and creatives. Our space is a home for literature, conversation, and curated cultural events. Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>for updates.

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Art Exhibition Opening "A Zona Mia" by Anna Lubbinge 

Join our community to focus and work on your writing!

The sessions are bilingual. Both Portuguese and English speakers are welcome.

"Write Now" is a monthly gathering for researchers, academics, and writers from all disciplines. It’s a space designed for writing together - to turn what is often a solitary process into one of presence, connection, and shared creativity.

Participants can bring your laptop, notebook, or any writing project you'd like to work on.

For anyone engaged in writing. From academic researchers and students to independent writers and creatives who wish to develop a consistent writing practice in community.

Space is limited, register your ticket quickly!&nbsp;

Good Company Books&nbsp;is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

By Metro:&nbsp;We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).

By Bus:&nbsp;There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.

By Bike:&nbsp;If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

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"Write Now" with Virando a Página

Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community as we dive into recent works of contemporary fiction!

Book of the Month:&nbsp;Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit&nbsp;by&nbsp;Jeanette Winterson

About the Book:&nbsp;Jeanette Winterson's explosive first novel, a gripping coming-of-age story, a queer romance, a modern classic. This is the story of Jeanette, born to be one of God's elect: adopted by a fanatical Pentecostal family and ablaze with her own zeal for the scriptures, she seems perfectly suited for the life of a missionary.

But then she converts Melanie, and realises she loves this woman almost as much as she loves the Lord. How on Earth could her Church called that passion Unnatural? 

Both a groundbreaking coming-of-age novel and a pioneering work of autofiction,&nbsp;Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit&nbsp;goes beyond facts into the deepest truths. Searing and tender, playful and provocative, it is a portrait of the artist as a young evangelist, re-writing her own Bible.

Get Your Copy:&nbsp;You can<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/oranges-are-not-the-only-fruit/41554296766550" target="_blank">&nbsp;purchase your book</a>&nbsp;on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

Contemporary Book Club

Join this exciting night of storytelling with Saleem Haddad presenting his short film “Marco” in Good Company Bookstore!

Film Screening and Q&amp;A in English.

Storytelling in English and Portuguese.

We invite you to&nbsp;Good Company Bookstore, a place where countless stories reside every day - among which yours may also be heard this evening.

In the first part of the event, Saleem Haddad, author and filmmaker, will present his short film&nbsp;Marco, followed by a short talk and a Q&amp;A.

Afterwards, we will open the space for 5 storytellers to tell their stories, all under the title&nbsp;Stories of Queer Becoming Away from Home.&nbsp;We are looking for personal, true stories about what it means to move away from home and through the world as queer. Whether across countries, cities, languages, or identities. These might be stories of arrival and departure, desire and displacement, love and loneliness, finding or losing chosen family, survival and reinvention, or the small, unexpected moments that made a new city feel like yours (or never quite did). We are looking to showcase stories that are specific, honest, and grounded in a moment that changed you.

About&nbsp;Marco&nbsp;short film

Omar lives a lonely life in London. He's been in the city for over a decade, and spends his days working and ignoring his mother's phone calls. One evening, he reaches for his phone and invites over a young man that catches his eye: a Spanish sex worker called Marco. But as their night together progresses, Omar gets much more than he paid for. A story about alienation and the search for intimacy in modern-day London, as well as a meditation on the pain of loss and exile,&nbsp;Marco&nbsp;is also a universal story of that most simple and intangible of desires: the need for human connection and the subtle, radical changes it can bring.

Marco&nbsp;was shot in London in April 2018, and premiered at BFI Flare in March 2019. The film was nominated for an Iris Prize for ‘Best British Short’.

We have a limit of 5 storytellers for this night. Please follow&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/N3WBYomsFZxP3fiT8" target="_blank">this link</a>&nbsp;to find a sign up form. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible to let you know if you are telling the story.

This night of storytelling aims to create an open space for community, listening and sharing. You can expect a movie screening hosted by Saleem Haddad and a warm atmosphere where people share their stories.

Everyone who wants to listen to some stories or wants to tell their own.

Event is free to attend but registration is obligatory to enter! Please, register your free ticket! Seating is on first come first serve basis.&nbsp;

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