Dinner with Rudolph Walker CBE

Doors 5pm | Talk starts at 6pm | Event Calendar CLICK HERE

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Dinner With… is Soul Mama’s intimate conversation-led series celebrating cultural icons, creative pioneers and influential voices across music, film, television and the arts. Each event invites audiences behind the scenes of extraordinary lives, pairing honest conversation with warmth, storytelling and connection.

For this special edition, we are honoured to welcome Rudolph Walker CBE, one of British television’s most enduring and respected figures.

Best known to millions as Patrick Trueman in EastEnders, Rudolph’s career spans over six decades across stage, screen and voice, with standout roles including Love Thy Neighbour, The Thin Blue Line, 10 Rillington Place, Bhaji on the Beach and Ali G Indahouse, as well as his iconic narration for Teletubbies. 

In 2018, he received the British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement, and in 2021 was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to drama and diversity.

This evening will take the form of a relaxed fireside conversation, reflecting on Rudolph Walker CBE remarkable career, his experiences as a trailblazer for Black British actors, and his ongoing commitment to nurturing future talent through The Rudolph Walker Foundation, which supports disadvantaged young people into careers in the creative industries.
Set within the intimate surroundings of Soul Mama, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a true cultural elder, thoughtful, reflective and rich with lived experience.

 Part of the Dinner With… series 
Limited capacity — advance booking recommended
N.B - Tickets are for admission only, food and drinks will be available to buy in addition at your tables.

The Soul Mama Menu offers a delightful blend of African, Caribbean, and South American cuisine. Soul Mama was listed in the “top restaurants to look forward to in 2024 list” by the Evening Standard. Please take a moment to explore our menu.

- +44 20 3930 4000
- General venue inquiries: +44 20 3930 4001

- Located at main reception desk
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Available 1 hour before event start time
- Reservation confirmation must be presented

- Gantry Hotel underground parking available
- Validated parking for venue guests
- Limited street parking nearby
- Hourly rate: £15-£25
- Nearest public parking: Royal Victoria Dock car park

- Wheelchair accessible ground floor
- Dedicated accessible restrooms
- Ramp entry available
- Companion seats adjacent to wheelchair spaces
- Advanced reservation recommended for accessibility needs

- Smart casual dress code
- No outside food or beverages
- Valid government-issued ID required for alcohol service
- No smoking inside venue
- Photography permitted with management consent

- Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult
- Family-friendly until 8:00 PM
- No unaccompanied minors after 8:00 PM
- High chairs available
- Children's menu options offered