Les Femmes Circus are an all-female circus troupe who combine circus with theatre, dance, singing and percussion to create work that is exciting, moving and breathtaking.
The company are all graduates of the National Centre for Circus Arts and use a range of circus disciplines in their work including aerial, acrobatics, hula hoop and juggling.
With an aesthetic based in the 1950s, Les Femmes Circus use comedy and manipulation to create a world where circus is the norm, playing with fear, love and fantasy, and revealing how fun it can be to misbehave.
Fierce and full of power, the company want to connect with their audiences – and to do so not only by performing tricks, but by telling a story, revealing their feelings, and allowing the audience to fully experience the performance, both visually and emotionally.
Les Femmes Circus are an all-female circus troupe who combine circus with theatre, dance, singing and percussion to create work that is exciting, moving and breathtaking.
The company are all graduates of the National Centre for Circus Arts and use a range of circus disciplines in their work including aerial, acrobatics, hula hoop and juggling.
With an aesthetic based in the 1950s, Les Femmes Circus use comedy and manipulation to create a world where circus is the norm, playing with fear, love and fantasy, and revealing how fun it can be to misbehave.
Fierce and full of power, the company want to connect with their audiences – and to do so not only by performing tricks, but by telling a story, revealing their feelings, and allowing the audience to fully experience the performance, both visually and emotionally.
Thrillingly spectacular circus skills blend seamlessly with physical comedy, theatrical storytelling and slapstick in this colourful, loud and funny dramatisation of the domestic adventures of a chaotic family of misfits.
Heart stopping virtuosic skilful aerial and floor acrobatics and a specially composed live score contribute to the mix creating a dysfunctional, quirky and comic family show in the true sense. A treat for the eyes and ears with thrills, gasps, laughs and drama as Jacksons Lane present fast rising UK based contemporary circus company Lost In Translation.
Suitable for all ages from 3+
Also at 3pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September.
Thrillingly spectacular circus skills blend seamlessly with physical comedy, theatrical storytelling and slapstick in this colourful, loud and funny dramatisation of the domestic adventures of a chaotic family of misfits.
Heart stopping virtuosic skilful aerial and floor acrobatics and a specially composed live score contribute to the mix creating a dysfunctional, quirky and comic family show in the true sense. A treat for the eyes and ears with thrills, gasps, laughs and drama as Jacksons Lane present fast rising UK based contemporary circus company Lost In Translation.
Suitable for all ages from 3+
Also at 3pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September.
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
One Moment In Time Theatre present their own version of the classic folk tale The Enormous Turnip – but with a magical twist! We follow the tale of a young girl called Rosie who dreams of carving a special turnip lantern for the Festival of Light. To plant and harvest the turnip, Rosie will need plenty of help from the audience, her animal friends and one small but very important gnome! Little does Rosie know how absolutely enormous her turnip will grow!
“The show was completely magical and the puppetry exquisite. The children were hooked from the outset.”
– Samantha Lane, artistic director, Little Angel Theatre, London
Using beautiful puppetry and engaging story-telling, this performance captivates children’s attention as the action on stage unfolds. The Enormous Turnip is perfect for young children and fun for the whole family.
The Enormous Turnip takes place at Lauderdale House on 13 October, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for children aged 2 and up.
Mrs H and the Singalong Band are a collective of professional musicians who create and perform live music events with a strong emphasis on audience participation, theatrical engagement and communal singing. This unique band combine elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Dub, comedy and theatre. Their interactive sessions have sold out venues across London as well as appeared at festivals across the country.
“Sing along is always a powerful reminder that life can be full of joy even in the hardest of times” The Royal Court.
Join us at Lauderale House with your voices, silly dances, a sprinkling of mischief and join in the fun!
“With her unique spirit she can woo capacity audiences to sing, dance and forget the world outside” Camp Bestival.
Mrs H and the Sing-along band perform at Lauderdale House on 10 November, starting at 10:30 am. The show is suitable for the whole family.