“Delightful”
— The Guardian
“A beautiful display of circus-infused creativity”
— Curtain Call
Following the success of last year’s run, our adaptation of Tove Jansson’s The Fir Tree — Christmas Comes to Moominvalley — returns to delight audiences of all ages!
The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ‘Christmas’ is coming. The only trouble is, the puzzled Moomins have no idea who, or what ‘Christmas’ is . . .
Audiences will be captivated by the lovable Moomintroll, his parents, Moominmamma and Moominpappa and all their friends, with breathtaking circus, stunning imagery, enchanting storytelling, and magical music. The Moomin family demonstrate their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they prepare for their first Christmas – helping us understand what the festive season is really all about.
For ages 3-103
Produced especially for The Moomins 80th anniversary and as part of Jacksons Lane’s 50th birthday programme. Previews take place on the 5th December 2025.
Accessibility
This production features captions that are embedded into the design and world of the play. The best seats for captions are rows D-G seats 6-16. For more information on creative captioning, visit creativecaptioning.com.
“Delightful”
— The Guardian
“A beautiful display of circus-infused creativity”
— Curtain Call
Following the success of last year’s run, our adaptation of Tove Jansson’s The Fir Tree — Christmas Comes to Moominvalley — returns to delight audiences of all ages!
The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ‘Christmas’ is coming. The only trouble is, the puzzled Moomins have no idea who, or what ‘Christmas’ is . . .
Audiences will be captivated by the lovable Moomintroll, his parents, Moominmamma and Moominpappa and all their friends, with breathtaking circus, stunning imagery, enchanting storytelling, and magical music. The Moomin family demonstrate their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they prepare for their first Christmas – helping us understand what the festive season is really all about.
For ages 3-103
Produced especially for The Moomins 80th anniversary and as part of Jacksons Lane’s 50th birthday programme. Previews take place on the 5th December 2025.
Accessibility
This production features captions that are embedded into the design and world of the play. The best seats for captions are rows D-G seats 6-16. For more information on creative captioning, visit creativecaptioning.com.
“Delightful”
— The Guardian
“A beautiful display of circus-infused creativity”
— Curtain Call
Following the success of last year’s run, our adaptation of Tove Jansson’s The Fir Tree — Christmas Comes to Moominvalley — returns to delight audiences of all ages!
The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ‘Christmas’ is coming. The only trouble is, the puzzled Moomins have no idea who, or what ‘Christmas’ is . . .
Audiences will be captivated by the lovable Moomintroll, his parents, Moominmamma and Moominpappa and all their friends, with breathtaking circus, stunning imagery, enchanting storytelling, and magical music. The Moomin family demonstrate their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they prepare for their first Christmas – helping us understand what the festive season is really all about.
For ages 3-103
Produced especially for The Moomins 80th anniversary and as part of Jacksons Lane’s 50th birthday programme. Previews take place on the 5th December 2025.
Accessibility
This production features captions that are embedded into the design and world of the play. The best seats for captions are rows D-G seats 6-16. For more information on creative captioning, visit creativecaptioning.com.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
“Delightful”
— The Guardian
“A beautiful display of circus-infused creativity”
— Curtain Call
Following the success of last year’s run, our adaptation of Tove Jansson’s The Fir Tree — Christmas Comes to Moominvalley — returns to delight audiences of all ages!
The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ‘Christmas’ is coming. The only trouble is, the puzzled Moomins have no idea who, or what ‘Christmas’ is . . .
Audiences will be captivated by the lovable Moomintroll, his parents, Moominmamma and Moominpappa and all their friends, with breathtaking circus, stunning imagery, enchanting storytelling, and magical music. The Moomin family demonstrate their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they prepare for their first Christmas – helping us understand what the festive season is really all about.
For ages 3-103
Produced especially for The Moomins 80th anniversary and as part of Jacksons Lane’s 50th birthday programme. Previews take place on the 5th December 2025.
Accessibility
This production features captions that are embedded into the design and world of the play. The best seats for captions are rows D-G seats 6-16. For more information on creative captioning, visit creativecaptioning.com.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Out of the Box is a multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and irresistible fun. Fresh from five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and being named Best Family Show at Brighton Fringe, Darryl J Carrington transforms everyday objects into extraordinary adventures.
AND AT 2PM
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
Wednesday 14th January 2026
7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom
Entry £7.50 including a glass of wine (£3 on Zoom)
To book click here
In this illustrated talk, Paul Wood will discuss the history of trees in London. Until the eighteenth and nineteenth century, trees were largely consigned to private gardens and the countryside, but the growth of cities and changes to how they were developed meant trees increasingly appeared in the public domain. Today, these urban trees are those that Londoners are most acquainted with, they are the trees that provide structure and beauty to our cityscapes but they are also on the frontline of disputes with landowners, developers and planning authorities.
Paul Wood has written four books about trees and urban nature:
Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland’s Towns and Cities (Particular Books 2025), London’s Street Trees (Safe Haven 2017, 2019, 2024), London is a Forest (Quadrille 2019, 2022) and London Tree Walks (Safe Haven 2020), he is also the editor of the Great Trees of London Map (Blue Crow Media 2021).
You can find Paul on Instagram as @thestreettree, and you can follow his weekly accounts of great British and Irish trees on Substack at thestreettree.substack.com.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
“Both the young and young-at-heart would sit on the edge of their seats delighted in awe.”
— Zubrick Theatre
Leah Orleans brings her hit solo show from the US to Jacksons Lane. Tiny Girl Big Show is a fast-paced blend of whip-smart comedy and high-skill circus, packed with surprises at every turn. Expect whip-cracking from the seat of a unicycle, fire juggling, and feats of strength and flexibility that defy gravity.
Orleans combines quick wit with fearless physicality, creating a performance that’s as playful as it is powerful. Both a celebration of independence and a showcase of serious talent, she shows that big talent can come in small packages.
SATURDAY SHOW SOLD OUT
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
Kid Carpet hates panto. The Noisy Animals absolutely love it. So guess what they’re doing? Yep. A panto. Now there’s a beanstalk in the middle of everything and nobody’s quite sure what’s going on.
Featuring Bear, Gorilla, Badger and Hedgehog (with possible appearances from Hedgehog’s golden eggs), this is Jack and the Beanstalk like it’s been thrown in a blender with a drum machine and dodgy celebrity lookalikes. Part air guitar workshop, part magical mess, this lo-fi, hi-tech, big-beat bonkers show is stuffed with songs, silliness and surprise grannies.
Bring your kids. Bring yer nan. Bring snacks. It’s theatre, but it’s loud, proud and completely off its bean(stalk).
Perfect for ages 3–10, families, party monsters and fans of noisy nonsense.
SECOND SHOW AT 2PM
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
★★★★★
— The Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★
— The Times
Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the 1960s’ finest footballers, struck by lightning at just 27. The Ghost of White Hart Lane, based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, explores his life, legacy, and family, blending humour, grief, and reflections on growing up without a father.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller by Rob White and Julie Welch, the play was commissioned to mark 60 years since John White’s passing. This deeply personal and nostalgic story offers a fresh perspective on grief, growing up without a father, and male mental health.
Follow the journey of two animal enthusiasts sharing their love of, and concern for, animals with the world.
They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you. Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world. Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.
AND AT 2 PM
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
After a sold-out premiere and standing ovation, Transient and Trifling returns to the Jacksons Lane stage with a bold blend of circus, performance art, and real conversations about intimacy, identity, and desire.
A cabaret-theatre show that’s both a love letter and a call for change, this edition features award-winning performers and some brand-spanking-new acts.
★★★★ “Immersive journey around the world” — Everything Theatre
Take flight with Last Unicorn Airways! Join two playful baggage handlers as they unpack a globe-trotting adventure from a magical final flight, where every suitcase tells a story. Stick around after the show to explore an immersive, hands-on sensory installation that brings the journey to life!
AND AT 2 PM
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
★★★★★
“A very original and funny show”
Edinburgh Reviews
The iconic villain of “Back To The Future” takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-traveling escapades, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff, the bully audiences love to hate.
This new, heartfelt and unauthorised parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power, fame and fortune, reliving Biff’s encounters with Marty and Doc across the centuries.
This Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award 2025 winner is perfect for superfans and newcomers alike!
“Sensational!”’ — The Mirror
Join the Funny Mummy for this hilarious one woman comedy show, all about the bonkers world of parenting. From pregnancy to playdates, WhatsApp groups to school runs – if you’re a parent, and you need a laugh, then this show is for you!
As a leading comedy venue since the 1980s — which helped launch the careers of Eddie Izzard, The Mighty Boosh, Shappi Khorsandi, Micky Flanagan and many more — Jacksons Lane welcomes the return of a new regular comedy night, featuring both established acts and the stars of tomorrow.
Expect an evening of sharp comedy, fresh talent and brilliant performances.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
★★★★
“This is an experience that isn’t just different but very special indeed.”
— One4Review
Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus is an irresistibly charming homage to the magnificent horses of circus and the silent movie era. Drawing inspiration from the history of traditional horse circuses, Kalle Lehto’s ringmaster performs acrobatics, juggling and balancing with an amazing cast of hobby horses.
As the horses take centre stage on the small manege, part of the ringmaster’s story is told in short silent movies accompanied by old time silent movie music. Kalle’s playful work with the hobby horses, natural comedic sense and the fluid movement of a breakdancer bring the magic of circus alive – completed by Sami Tammela’s genius music and traditional circus soundscapes with electronic elements.
AND AT 2 PM