Come and take part in the first ‘Lark in the Park’. Join Chris Waterlow, the Mayor of Camden and the Friends of Waterlow Park for a fun-filled afternoon with a variety of stalls and activities. A date for your diary.
Near the tennis courts.
Find a last minute present from the bulbs carefully selected by the Friends of Waterlow Park. Bowls and single blooms. All proceeds go to enhance your park.
Concert pianist Julia Wallin, Royal Academy of Music graduate and competition prize winner, invites you to an evening of piano music ranging from playful Debussy to profound and moving Rachmaninoff.
Programme:
Debussy: Suite Bergamasque
Haydn: Sonata in E flat Major Hob. 49
Rachmaninoff: Etude-tableaux, selection
Messiaen: Premiere Communion de la Vierge
Rachmaninoff: Moments Musicaux op.16
Doors open: 6.45pm, Concert starts: 7.15pm, 20 minute interval: 8.00pm, Concert ends: 9.00pm
Bar serving wine, beer, soft drinks and water will be available during interval and after concert
Venue is located in the Lower Gallery of the historic and beautiful Lauderdale House originally build in 1582. Lauderdale House is behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill.
Explore the park with trails, quizzes and scavenge hunts
Sale of good quality plants by the Friends of Waterlow Park on the Lauderdale tea lawn. All profits go to support planting in the Park in preparation for the 125th anniversary next year.
Friends of Waterlow Park are organising a coach trip on Saturday 30 May to this famous garden and plant nursery near Colchester in Essex. Beth Chatto, now in her 90s, is one of the country’s foremost plantswomen. Highlights are the gravel garden, the fabulous display of herbaceous plants and shrubs, and water and woodland gardens. Come along to get ideas for your garden or just to enjoy seeing great garden design. Coach will depart Highgate at 9.00 and return by 17.30.
Pietro Gatto will play a varied programme of Bach, Beethoven, Scriabin, Schumann and Chopin. He has been living in Highgate while studying in London and preparing for the Leeds piano competition which he will participate in later this year. Proceeds from the concert will go to support the Friends of Waterlow Park and Lauderdale House.
The Friends of Waterlow Park are holding their annual meeting in the Park Centre on Wednesday 10 June from 7 – 9, with refreshments available from 6.45. The speaker will be Shaun Kiddell, formerly Head of Parks for Camden and now Parks Policy Adviser for the Heritage Lottery Fund. He will talk about the role of the HLF in saving Britain’s parks. The talk will be followed by a short AGM and elections to the FOWP committee.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
Qi Gong with Eda. A small friendly group in Waterlow Park meeting by the tree in the grass near the new playground if it is sunny and under the north shelter,(near the statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow) if it is wet.
“A History Of Gardening In 40 Objects” A talk by Christopher Woodward, Director of the Garden Museum
Monday 9th May at 6.45pm at The Highgate Society 10a South Grove
Followed by the Friends of Waterlow Park AGM.
The MGM Story
Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions
The World Premiere!
THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more.
This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.
Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE
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WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER
This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company
The MGM Story
Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions
The World Premiere!
THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more.
This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.
Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE
—
WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER
This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company
The MGM Story
Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions
The World Premiere!
THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more.
This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.
Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE
—
WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER
This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company
The MGM Story
Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions
The World Premiere!
THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more.
This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.
Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE
—
WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER
This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company
The MGM Story
Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions
The World Premiere!
THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more.
This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.
Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE
—
WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER
This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company
The MGM Story
Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions
The World Premiere!
THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more.
This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.
Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE
—
WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER
This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company
Find out about about all the changes in your park
Brief presentations from:
✦ Waterlow Park Trust
✦ Camden Parks Department
✦ Lauderdale House
✦ The Friends of Waterlow Park
✦ Lux
✦ Pink Food
✦ The Conservation Volunteers
Followed by refreshments and an opportunity to meet those involved.
All Welcome
madame viardot’s salon
by salon musical & test of time entertainment
Songs, violin and piano music by Fauré, Chopin, Duparc, Elgar, poetry by Baudelaire
Salon musical is a unique show of theatre and music where audience members escape the every-day and venture into a world of beautiful music and poetry as well as flirtation, gossip and intrigue. A cast of five young professional performers – two singers, an actor, a violinist and a pianist – all graduates from the top London music and drama conservatoires, play historical characters and weave together music and scripted dialogue. The show’s creation has involved academic research as well as professional direction and costume design.
Experience has shown that the shows bring alive the past in an informative yet entertaining way. The performers engage with the audience throughout the evening to create a relaxed, immersive and intimate social gathering.
Picture yourself as a guest at the home of celebrated 19th century singer, composer and pianist Pauline Viardot, being introduced to emerging composer, Gabriel Fauré, eminent and provocative poet Stéphane Mallarmé and their protégés. They will be performing their latest music and poetry and you will witness their spontaneous music making.
See Waterlow Park like you’ve never seen it before through the expert eyes of local historian Pam Cooper, who wrote the definitive history book on the Park.
In 1889 Waterlow Park was given as a ‘garden for the gardenless’ but it was a long journey from the Tudor nobles who claimed the area for country residences until the Victorian Sir Sydney Waterlow brought it together in a grand act of philanthropy.
Meet in the central internal Courtyard at Lauderdale House.
8.30pm (doors open 8pm)
£15 / £12 concession / £7 student
concessions limited to disability, people on benefits (not over 60’s)
The Tina May Quintet
Tina May (voice), Karen Sharp (saxes), Robin Aspland (piano), Arnie Somogyi (d. bass) & Winston Clifford (drums)
This very swinging quintet is led by the incredibly versatile and talented Tina May who was breathtakingly exciting on the Swanage Festival main stage last year. Tonight her jazz soul is the guiding force and one glance at her line up tells you that this will be a very special evening. It’s the first appearance at Lauderdale by British Jazz Award winner Karen Sharp who first worked with Tina when they were both with the Humphrey Lyttelton Band. Since then they have collaborated and recorded together extensively.
Expect some straight ahead jazz and ….always some forgotten gems alongside standards – but swung and sung in Tina’s inimitable style.
Our programmer Brian Blain compares her appearance at Swanage to Anita O’Day’s sensational contribution to that classic 1960 documentary Jazz On a Summer’s Day and tell us that ‘we could not start our Spring season in any better way’.
‘that great rarity…a singer who enhances a song.’ Dave Gelly, the Observer.
Discover some of Highgate’s twentieth century housing developments in this historic walk through Highgate. We will pass Lubetkin’s iconic High Point flats, learn about Highgate’s early history, walk through Waterlow Park and learn of it conception, pass Highgate Cemetery where Karl Marx is buried and explore Abrahmam Davis’s Holly Lodge Estate and Walter Segal’s 1950s St Anne’s Close.
Starts Opposite the Woodman Pub, Archway Road, finishes at Parliament Hill Fields at the bottom of Swain’s Lane.
Violin and Piano Concert, featuring Jack Liebeck, in aid of Waterlow park and Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
Tickets including a glass of wine, £15
5.30 for 6.00 pm
Dyne House is the Highgate School red brick building on Southwood Lane,
11 – 4.30pm (every 30 mins)
Tours of the West Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery, Swain’s
Lane, N6 6PJ
www.highgatecemetery.org