Portraits of Slovak and Czech Britain: The Exhibition

The exhibition Portraits of Slovak and Czech Britain presents a powerful series of photographic portraits by acclaimed Slovak photographer Robert Viglasky, renowned for his work on the popular BBC show Peaky Blinders. Capturing nearly 50 Slovaks and Czechs of different ages, professions, and backgrounds, the exhibition celebrates the diversity, resilience, and achievements of these communities in the UK. The exhibition opens with a special event on 20th January 2026 at 6:00 PM at Peggy Jay Gallery, Burgh House, Hampstead, London, and will then run daily from 21–25 January, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Book your VIP opening-night tickets below to reserve your place.

31 Jan and 1 Feb at 7 PM
King Alfred Phoenix Theatre

The Streets of London Are Paved with Gold - Theatre Show

The theatre production The Streets of London Are Paved with Gold is the next chapter of the wider Portraits of Slovak and Czech Britain project. Inspired by Zuzana Slobodová’s book of the same title, the show brings to life selected migration stories featured in both the book and the exhibition, adding emotional depth and new perspectives through devised movement, text, and original music. Echoing the themes of the exhibition, the production reflects the universal migrant experience — the search for home, identity, and belonging, alongside stories of dreams, challenges, achievements, and community. Performed in Slovak and English, it mirrors the bilingual realities of those whose stories inspired the project.

Created during an intensive one-week rehearsal lab and directed by Zuzana Strnátová, with movement direction by Jana Zordan and costumes by Sára Šišková, the production transforms these narratives into a live, immersive experience.

Performed by: Simona Vrabcová, Rebeka Jurčaková, Shivone Dominguez-Blaščíková, Kristýna Havelková, Eliška Elley Jurčíková

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The show premieres on 31 January 2026 at 7:00 PM, with a second performance on 1 February 2026 at 7:00 PM.