Nov 10th to 19th, at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, Hampstead Garden Opera will present a magical new production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Enchanted Pig’, directed by Laura Attridge. This will be the company’s second Jonathan Dove opera, following on from their critically acclaimed 2013 production of ‘Mansfield Park. Having been commissioned and first produced by the Young Vic, this captivating opera is a wonderful tapestry of musical and theatrical styles. Humorous yet touching, Dove has created a deeply lovable work which can be enjoyed by the whole family
Performances of The Enchanted Pig:
Evenings at 7.30 pm – Nov 10, 11, & 14-18
Matinées at 4.00pm – Sundays Nov 12 & 19
Matinée at 2.30pm – Saturday Nov 18
Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London N6 5AA
Tickets: (unreserved) £27 (Premium Seats) £22 (General Admission) (Concessions £20 – Nov 10 & 11)
Box Office: 0800 411 8881
Nov 10th to 19th, at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, Hampstead Garden Opera will present a magical new production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Enchanted Pig’, directed by Laura Attridge. This will be the company’s second Jonathan Dove opera, following on from their critically acclaimed 2013 production of ‘Mansfield Park. Having been commissioned and first produced by the Young Vic, this captivating opera is a wonderful tapestry of musical and theatrical styles. Humorous yet touching, Dove has created a deeply lovable work which can be enjoyed by the whole family
Performances of The Enchanted Pig:
Evenings at 7.30 pm – Nov 10, 11, & 14-18
Matinées at 4.00pm – Sundays Nov 12 & 19
Matinée at 2.30pm – Saturday Nov 18
Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London N6 5AA
Tickets: (unreserved) £27 (Premium Seats) £22 (General Admission) (Concessions £20 – Nov 10 & 11)
Box Office: 0800 411 8881
Nov 10th to 19th, at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, Hampstead Garden Opera will present a magical new production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Enchanted Pig’, directed by Laura Attridge. This will be the company’s second Jonathan Dove opera, following on from their critically acclaimed 2013 production of ‘Mansfield Park. Having been commissioned and first produced by the Young Vic, this captivating opera is a wonderful tapestry of musical and theatrical styles. Humorous yet touching, Dove has created a deeply lovable work which can be enjoyed by the whole family
Performances of The Enchanted Pig:
Evenings at 7.30 pm – Nov 10, 11, & 14-18
Matinées at 4.00pm – Sundays Nov 12 & 19
Matinée at 2.30pm – Saturday Nov 18
Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London N6 5AA
Tickets: (unreserved) £27 (Premium Seats) £22 (General Admission) (Concessions £20 – Nov 10 & 11)
Box Office: 0800 411 8881
Nov 10th to 19th, at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, Hampstead Garden Opera will present a magical new production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Enchanted Pig’, directed by Laura Attridge. This will be the company’s second Jonathan Dove opera, following on from their critically acclaimed 2013 production of ‘Mansfield Park. Having been commissioned and first produced by the Young Vic, this captivating opera is a wonderful tapestry of musical and theatrical styles. Humorous yet touching, Dove has created a deeply lovable work which can be enjoyed by the whole family
Performances of The Enchanted Pig:
Evenings at 7.30 pm – Nov 10, 11, & 14-18
Matinées at 4.00pm – Sundays Nov 12 & 19
Matinée at 2.30pm – Saturday Nov 18
Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London N6 5AA
Tickets: (unreserved) £27 (Premium Seats) £22 (General Admission) (Concessions £20 – Nov 10 & 11)
Box Office: 0800 411 8881
Nov 10th to 19th, at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, Hampstead Garden Opera will present a magical new production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Enchanted Pig’, directed by Laura Attridge. This will be the company’s second Jonathan Dove opera, following on from their critically acclaimed 2013 production of ‘Mansfield Park. Having been commissioned and first produced by the Young Vic, this captivating opera is a wonderful tapestry of musical and theatrical styles. Humorous yet touching, Dove has created a deeply lovable work which can be enjoyed by the whole family
Performances of The Enchanted Pig:
Evenings at 7.30 pm – Nov 10, 11, & 14-18
Matinées at 4.00pm – Sundays Nov 12 & 19
Matinée at 2.30pm – Saturday Nov 18
Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London N6 5AA
Tickets: (unreserved) £27 (Premium Seats) £22 (General Admission) (Concessions £20 – Nov 10 & 11)
Box Office: 0800 411 8881
Nov 10th to 19th, at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, Hampstead Garden Opera will present a magical new production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Enchanted Pig’, directed by Laura Attridge. This will be the company’s second Jonathan Dove opera, following on from their critically acclaimed 2013 production of ‘Mansfield Park. Having been commissioned and first produced by the Young Vic, this captivating opera is a wonderful tapestry of musical and theatrical styles. Humorous yet touching, Dove has created a deeply lovable work which can be enjoyed by the whole family
Performances of The Enchanted Pig:
Evenings at 7.30 pm – Nov 10, 11, & 14-18
Matinées at 4.00pm – Sundays Nov 12 & 19
Matinée at 2.30pm – Saturday Nov 18
Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London N6 5AA
Tickets: (unreserved) £27 (Premium Seats) £22 (General Admission) (Concessions £20 – Nov 10 & 11)
Box Office: 0800 411 8881
Nov 10th to 19th, at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, Hampstead Garden Opera will present a magical new production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Enchanted Pig’, directed by Laura Attridge. This will be the company’s second Jonathan Dove opera, following on from their critically acclaimed 2013 production of ‘Mansfield Park. Having been commissioned and first produced by the Young Vic, this captivating opera is a wonderful tapestry of musical and theatrical styles. Humorous yet touching, Dove has created a deeply lovable work which can be enjoyed by the whole family
Performances of The Enchanted Pig:
Evenings at 7.30 pm – Nov 10, 11, & 14-18
Matinées at 4.00pm – Sundays Nov 12 & 19
Matinée at 2.30pm – Saturday Nov 18
Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London N6 5AA
Tickets: (unreserved) £27 (Premium Seats) £22 (General Admission) (Concessions £20 – Nov 10 & 11)
Box Office: 0800 411 8881
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas at a festive Baby Broadway concert this December!
Baby Broadway brings the sound of West End musicals to your doorstep. The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by our West End singers.
Enjoy well-known numbers from The Polar Express, The Sound of Music, Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, Frozen and many more. Festive fancy dress is encouraged!
Open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents, tickets are £10 per adult and children go FREE (up to 3 per paying adult, children do not require a ticket unless stated by the venue when booking). Concert lasts approximately 45 minutes, doors open 15 minutes before start time.
Visit the Baby Broadway website for more information
Curious about Highgate, its origins, stories, green spaces and buildings? Come in and talk to people who have an interest in and passion for local history. There will be representatives and stalls from the Roman Kilns in Highgate Woods, Camden Tour Guides, HLSI, Lady Gould’s Charity, Highgate School Museum, Friends of Kenwood, Highgate Horticultural Society, Friends of Hornsey Church Tower, Friends of Highgate Library Shepherds Hill, Highgate Society and lots of information about Lauderdale House.
Lauderdale House experts Nick Peacey and Peter Barber OBE join forces with our Heritage Education Officer Maddy Gilliam to share new discoveries about our fascinating former residents.
Friends of the Highgate Roman Kiln – Michael Hammerson and Nick Peacey – will tell you about its remarkable discovery in 1969 in Highgate Woods, how it was lifted out of the ground and divided for safekeeping at Bruce Castle Museum and the hut in Highgate Woods; and their mission to reunite it in its original location. Find out also how local people have tried to recreate the way it worked.
Stay on after for refreshments before the next talk.
Former General Manager of Ham House where Lord Lauderdale made his home when he married its owner Elizabeth Tollemache 2nd Countess of Dysart after the death of his wife and he left Lauderdale House. She will talk about Lauderdale, Elizabeth and Ham House – and Lauderdale’s music.
Soundworlds of Lauderdale House from Tudor times to today, a programme specially created for the Lauderdale House Local History Weekend (24 and 25 February), featuring words and music by Henry VIII, Charles I, Purcell, Beaumarchais, Haydn, Verdi, Debussy and Zeigenmeyer.
Insieme – Italian for ‘together’ – share their love of music and words with you through skilful, imaginative and joyful performances.
‘we listen with rapture and watch with glee; a sensational two hours bursting with charm’ Fringe Opera
Insieme, chamber opera ensemble are a new creative residency for 2018 at Lauderdale House featuring 10 talented singers and musicians who combine strings, woodwind, piano, voice and the spoken word:
Johanna Byrne – Artistic Director
Clare Clements – Musical Director
Eleanor Hemmens – Soprano
Brian Parsons – Tenor
Joe Corbett – Baritone
Caoimhe de Paor – Recorders
Mona Kodama – Violin
Guillem Calvo – Violin
Juan Drown- Viola
Frederique Legrand – Cello
Clare Clements – Piano
Johanna Byrne – Spoken Word
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Hampstead Garden Opera presents a new production directed by Sophie Gilpin, of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, in Italian with subtitles.
Music Director: Sam Evans
with The HGO Orchestra
For information and to book tickets please see www.hgo.org.uk/current-opera/
Join Insieme – Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence at Lauderdale House – for a theatrical array of vocal and instrumental music from and inspired by opera. Insieme are a group of 10 talented singers and musicians who combine strings, woodwind, piano, voice and the spoken word.
This concert will feature words, arias and ensembles from opera alongside virtuoso instrumental pieces inspired by opera, including works by Mozart, Mascagni, Beaumarchais, Sarasate, Granados, Purcell, Paganini and
Goethe.
The performers:
Johanna Byrne – Artistic Director
Clare Clements – Musical Director
Eleanor Hemmens – Soprano
Brian Parsons – Tenor
Joe Corbett – Baritone
Caoimhe de Paor – Recorders
Mona Kodama – Violin
Guillem Calvo – Violin
Juan Drown – Viola
Frederique Legrand – Cello
Clare Clements – Piano
Johanna Byrne – Spoken Word
Insieme perform A Night at the Opera at Lauderdale House at 6.30pm on Sunday 10 June.
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
HGO presents a new production of Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece of opera buffa, ‘THE SECRET MARRIAGE’. ‘What a treat to bring Cimarosa’s sparkling, effervescent opera to life’, says director SINÉAD O’NEILL. ‘It was an immediate hit in 1792, and it’s easy to see why. Fast-paced, with direct, well-drawn characters, tangled love affairs, confusion and misunderstandings, it is light-hearted, touching, and charming.’
Directed by Sinéad O’Neill
Music Director Chris Hopkins
With the HGO Orchestra.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269A Archway Rd, London N6 AA
Concessions (£20) 16th and 17th only
Student Tickets (£11 or £13.50) first 5 performances only
General Admission £22
Premium Seats £27
16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 November at 19:30
17 and 25 November at 16:00
24 November at 14:30
Children’s book fair, with added Bear Hunt, on Saturday 23 March, 10-1. Celebrating 30 Years of Michael Rosen’s & Helen Oxenbury’s We’re going on a Bear Hunt with our own Bear Hunts at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 11.45, 12.15. For more information or to book now for a Bear Hunt tel 020 8340 3343 or email librarian@hlsi.net
ADMISSION FREE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR BEAR HUNT
Ideal for 3-6 year olds
Also: children’s activities, refreshments, face-painting, second-hand books & Muswell Hill Children’s Bookshop
AROUND THE WORLD WITH HGO
A perfect summer evening – Sparkling opera, song and musical theatre from around the world with stars from HGO, North London’s leading opera company – Mozart, Handel, Puccini, Delibes and much much more!
Luci Briginshaw (soprano) – Donna Anna in ‘Don Giovanni’ (HGO 2015)
Beth Moxon (mezzo-soprano) – Nancy in ‘Albert Herring’ (HGO 2014)
Nick Pritchard (tenor) – Ferrando in ‘Così fan tutte’ (HGO 2012)
Dan D’Souza (baritone) – Count Robinson in ‘The Secret Marriage’ (HGO 2018)
with Juliane Gallant at the Steinway
“There are few more lovely places to present an informal concert…excellent acoustic…delightful interval….an immensely enjoyable evening” (Ham and High review of our 2016 concert)
Tickets: £25 (front nave/gallery), £20 (rear nave/gallery), £15 (side-aisles) on-line or at the door.
Wine and soft drinks available at the interval
Baby Broadway is back! Head down to Highgate United Reformed Church for a welcome return to in-person concerts this summer at a perfect post-nap, pre-dinner time.
The whole family can sing and dance along to songs from hit musicals and films plus bubbles, puppets and dance moves in an interactive family concert performed by West End singers.
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets must be booked online in advance. We are currently unable to offer tickets on the door
Adults – £12.75
Children – free (up to 3 children per paying adult)
If you are unable to attend as you are unwell or have to islolate, tickets are refundable (minus the booking fee) or you can use them to come to a future performance. Unfortunately you can’t give them to a friend to use in your absence.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Open to all ages but we recommend for ages 0 – 7. Good fun for parents/carers and grandparents too! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
COVID INFORMATION
Please see our website for full information
VENUE & TRANSPORT
There is baby changing at this venue and space to park buggies inside the building (we always appreciate it if you can bring a sling to save space!). Please note there are steps up to the entrance of the church, but we will be on hand to help with buggies! There is disabled access via a wheelchair lift, please let us know if you require use of this.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer refreshments at this venue but there are plenty of cafes nearby.
Highgate station is a 15 minute walk away. Archway station is a 20 minute walk or a short ride on the 143 /210 /271 bus.
On street parking is limited in the area, please check local restrictions.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Doors open 15-20 minutes before start time and we can admit latecomers. Concert lasts approximately 45 minutes. Seating is unreserved.
We welcome adults and children with additional needs. Please contact us for more information.
A celebration of the legendary Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli!
This concert will feature the talented Yuri Sabatini, accompanied on the piano by the graceful playing of Caroline Jaya-Ratnam.
The program is a mesmerising mix of Gigli’s most iconic pieces, showcasing the tenor’s incredible vocal range and emotional depth. Lauderdale House sets the stage for this special night. It’s a tribute not to be missed for all the music lovers out there!
PROGRAMME:
Buzzi-Peccia – Lolita
Bixio – La canzone dell’amore
Di Chiara – La Spagnola
Bixio – Mamma
Caccini – Amarilli
Boito – Giunto sul passo estremo
Cilea – E’ la solita storia del pastore
Puccini – Che gelida manina
Donizetti – Una furtiva lagrima
Tosti – L’ultima canzone
De Curtis – Non ti scordar di me
Bixio – Parlami d’amore Mariu’
Innocenzi – Addio, Sogni di gloria
Denza – Funiculì Funiculà
Leoncavallo – Mattinata
Verdi – La donna è mobile
Discover fascinating stories from Highgate’s past, and the diverse history of the communities that make up North London.
Come and chat to over 20 people who are interested in and knowledgeable about the history of our local area, including representatives from local museums, historic houses and local history societies at this FREE fair! Alongside Jacksons Lane, we will also be hosting a ‘memory stall’ this year, and collecting photos from the community that show the venues or Waterlow Park. Have any images from the past that you’d like to share? Bring them along!
Confirmed attendees for this year’s Heritage fair include:
The Arts Society Hampstead Heath
Camden History Society
Camden Tour Guides Association
Channing School
The Coleridge Trust
Friends of Kenwood
Highgate Cemetery
The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution Archive
The Highgate Roman Kiln Project
Highgate School Museum & Archive
The Highgate Society
Hornsey Historical Society
Jacksons Lane
Kenwood House
Lady Gould’s Charity
Lauderdale House
North London U3A
Memories Stall
Pink Plaques Project
Join us to discover the history of three local venues: Lauderdale House, Jacksons Lane and Upstairs at the Gatehouse.
Speakers from three of Highgate’s key entertainment venues join us for a special Heritage Weekend talk! With each building facing uncertain futures at one stage or another, this talk will provide a fascinating insight into the transformations and challenges involved in converting each into the venues we know today.
We will hear from Nick Peacey, one of the driving forces behind Lauderdale House’s conversion to an Arts and Cultural Centre, alongside John Plews – long time manager of the award-winning Upstairs at the Gatehouse theatre. Finally, we will be hearing from the team at Jacksons Lane and their amazing journey from derelict church to thriving community venue!
Highgate has more than its fair share of locations if you’re looking for a pint, a bite to eat…or a historic ceremony involving antlers!
Originally a village outside of London, Highgate has long been a welcoming spot for travellers and visitors alike. Join us for this fascinating talk as we discover the history of some of its more interesting watering holes!
Hear from an expert on the history of the local pubs and hostelries and open your eyes to some of the more bizarre rituals such as the ‘Swearing of the Horns’. You’ll find out all about St Joseph’s Parish Centre, which has hosted everything from boxing matches to beauty contests and is still the cheapest pint in Highgate! And we chat to Kate Fugallo who ran the Lauderdale café with her husband Salvatore, from 1985 to 2014, helping take the organisation from one century into another! As she says, ‘we didn’t realise when we pitched up in 1985 it would turn out to be a major part of our lives and of our childrens’.
Take a step back in time at Lauderdale House’s annual Heritage Weekend. On Sunday 25 February we’re hosting a special Heritage Family Fun Day for children and families to explore the history of the house and the area.
Drop in for all kinds of fun and free activities between 11am and 4pm – activities are free and you don’t need to book in advance!
Discover the stories of the Victorian children who lived in the house on our interactive touchscreens.
Explore the House with our family trail (there will be a chocolate prize for the first 50 children to complete it!).
From 11.30am to 3.30pm, a craft session making Tudor ruffs and masks for a masquerade ball!
No unaccompanied children – bring your parent and carer so they can join in too!