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May
30
Sat
Visit to Beth Chatto’s Garden @ Beth Chatto's House near Colchester
May 30 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

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.

Oct
18
Sun
Flyaway Katie @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

After bringing Shoe Baby and Arthur’s Dream Boat, Long Nose Puppets return to Jacksons Lane with brand new Flyaway Katie!

This inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez.

The show is bursting with colour, movement, puppets & surprises.

Ages 2-7

‘Magical and beautiful’ The Guardian

 

12pm & 3pm

Jul
15
Fri
A Night with Alula @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Newly announced as Associate Artists at Jacksons Lane, Alula are a phenomenon. Three strong, skilled young women with a rapport like no other; their main discipline – the Cyr Wheel – has astounded audiences the world over. Now they return to their home for this very special one-off event, combining stylish group work, astonishing solos, acrobatics and live music, with a special guest or two thrown in to the mix. Come join Alula’s world!

 

We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.