Rag members Maria and Julian Sturdy-Morton met through a shared love of the arts. In 2010, the dynamic duo founded A Bit of TLC, an online members club for those passionate about theatre, opera, music and film. Since then, the Sturdy-Mortons have organised numerous outings – from West End shows and historic house visits, to exclusive concerts and performances – for their members to enjoy in the company of likeminded others, and at special rates.
We are delighted to announce a new affiliation with A Bit of TLC. We are working closely with Maria and Julian to add more colour to our Member Events Programme. Please scroll down to find out more and to make bookings.
TALK – Dr Tristram Hunt – Colonialism and Collecting
Tristram Hunt has been the Director of the V&A since 2017. He is a historian and author with boldly moderate views on reconciling claims to works of art and on politics trespassing into museums.
He argues that museums should be less concerned about adjudicating on the colonial past, and focus on detailed, trans-national provenance research, shaping a V&A strategy of renewable cultural partnerships and an era of collections equity; less shouting, more fair play. Come and listen.
He became a Labour MP in 2010, leaving Parliament when Jeremy Corbyn became party leader. You are welcome to invite up to four additional guests on this occasion.
Monday 10th June at 11.00 | Drawing Room
£15 per person
TALK – Mark Galeotti –The World as seen from the Kremlin
Prof Galeotti is one of the world’s leading experts on Russian crime and security; Moscow barred him from Russia in 2022. Mark is a Professor at UCL, a prolific author, head of consultancy Mayak Intelligence and a senior fellow with RUSI. He is a foremost thinker on Putin, and what he means for all of us in the west. Mark is a compelling speaker, informed, measured and fearless.
We are privileged to have Mark speak (his diary is full of obligations advising NATO governments!) and you are welcome to invite up to four additional guests on this occasion.
Monday 24th June at 11.00 | Drawing Room
£15 per person