Stories That Matter: Refugee Week Screening, Comedy & Q&A

Stories That Matter: Refugee Week Screening, Comedy & Q&A

An evening of comedy, film & powerful conversation for Refugee Week — raising funds to support refugee-led training & community work.

By The Exchange at W9

Date and time

Tuesday, June 17 · 6 - 8:30pm GMT+1

Location

The Exchange

61 Elgin Avenue London W9 2DD United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

Join us for a powerful evening of laughter, film and discussion to mark Refugee Week at The Exchange.

🎤 6:30PM – Sam Williams Comedy Set
Start the night with laughter as comedian Sam Williams kicks things off with an uplifting and sharp set grounded in lived experience. (As seen on BBC Three, ITV2's Stand Up Sketch Show, Channel 4)

🎬 7:00PM – Film Screening: H is for Hostile
This moving short film explores the UK’s hostile environment through the eyes of those living it — offering a human face to the policies.

💬 7:30PM – Panel Discussion & Q&A
Featuring:

  • Tom Green (Refugee Week / Counterpoints Arts)
  • Edwin Mingard (Filmmaker, H is for Hostile)
  • Usman (Founder of Haven Coffee & refugee social enterprise leader)
  • Sam Williams

🎟️ Donation Entry
This is a donation-based event. Pay what you can on the night — all proceeds go to refugee-led training & community projects delivered at The Exchange in partnership with Haven Coffee.

🍽️ Food & Drink available. Come early, bring a friend, and be part of a night that celebrates resilience, community and change.

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The Exchange at W9

What’s On at The Exchange

The Exchange is North Paddington’s welcoming community hub, offering a vibrant mix of events and activities for all ages. From weekly Chess Nights and Community Meals served three times a week, to independent film screenings and creative workshops, there’s always something happening.

Come by, get involved, and connect with your neighbours.

FreeJun 17 · 6:00 PM GMT+1