BAFTA – Beyond the Red Carpet

Hidden beneath a sculpted bronze awning at number 195 Piccadilly, is a door to the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA as we Brits know and love it.

Best know for its lavish, black tie awards ceremonies, BAFTA is actually a charity dedicated to promoting awareness of the art of the moving image. That means you get to see some very talented people up close and personal. Want to know how? Read on…

Interviews, tributes and masterclasses with renowned actors, craftsmen and women are held regularly, for which members of the public can buy tickets in prices ranging from £5 to £12, or in some cases for absolutely nothing.

Past events have included interviews with actors Viggo Mortensen, Robert Carlyle, Meryl Streep, Sir Ben Kingsley, Vincent Cassel and more. Talent behind the camera is also on show. Previous guests have been Avatar director James Cameron, and writers and directors from the hit TV show Lost.

The building has the air of a modern private club, but dress is usually anything from suits to jeans and a t-shirt. A lounge bar means you can relax into leather sofas and admire the surrounding photos of famous BAFTA members. You never know, you might even see one of them next to you at the bar.

You can attend many of the events by simply visiting the What’s On pages on the website. Sign up for the email newsletter for info on all upcoming film, TV and games industry events.

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BAFTA | Art & culture, Festivals & events
195 Piccadilly | Central
Only open for advertised events