Jude Law
Award-winning actor Jude Law spoke on acting, Shakespeare, and his work with refugees in his 60 minutes at China Exchange on 26 May.
Joseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes spoke of growing up in Putney and what it was like to create plays, films and TV series and what discipline it takes to remain in the creative process rather than locked into rigid ideas of how to be or become successful.
Rory Stewart
Rory Stewart MP gave a rapid overview of uncertainty in the Middle East and North Africa and the failure of analysts to predict what’s going to happen with accuracy. “Even for those of us for whom these countries are familiar, it’s bewildering”.
Lord Heseltine
In his talk at China Exchange, Lord Heseltine described the experience of seeing all that was hailed about China coming true; the Hong Kong handover; and his strong opinion that Britain should remain part of the European Union.
Simon Murray
Simon Murray used his 60 minutes to talk about his experiences in China and his 51 years in Hong Kong.
Matthew Freud
Matthew Freud talked cyber security; explained the advertising auctions that take place behind our Google clicks; the future media landscape; and what he loves about working in PR.
Lord Bell
Lord Bell talked of his experiences of working with Margaret Thatcher; the vulnerability of working in politics; the power of explaining concepts to ordinary people in ordinary people’s language; moral codes; election campaigns around the world; and the growth of the PR industry.
Jeremy Clarkson
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson set the challenge of naming his new Amazon Prime show to the China Exchange audience and spoke about politics, the Victoria Cross and, of course, cars during his 60 minutes.
All qi qi qi, no cha cha cha at the first Big Dance workshop
The Big Dance Pledge kicked off at China Exchange and introduced the aspiring dancers to choreographer Akram Khan’s contemporary dance routine infused with Chinese movements.
Alain de Botton
On 28 April Alain de Botton joined us for 60 minutes to discuss his views on love, romantic love, art, culture, beauty, happiness and architecture.