Myths remixed: the classic story of Persephone is retold with live music, aerial acrobatics, fire, dance and mime. A high impact show full of hope and sorrow, it’s Greek mythology but not as you know it as this tale of love, choice and empowerment gets a contemporary circus twist. Chivaree Circus will take you on a journey and leave you ready to embrace an eternity in Hades.
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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.
An absurd and comic duet of circus, Cul de Sac explores the sometimes gentle, sometimes brutal nature of human relationships. Featuring world-class juggling, dance and acrobatics, performers Gemma Palomar and José Triguero take us through a cycle of love, irritation, pain, euphoria, caresses and carelessness as they journey beyond the stereotypical male-female relationship. Combining astonishing physicality with evocative imagery and humour, Cul de Sac is at once entertaining, troubling and touching, light and dark.
An absurd and comic duet of circus, Cul de Sac explores the sometimes gentle, sometimes brutal nature of human relationships. Featuring world-class juggling, dance and acrobatics, performers Gemma Palomar and José Triguero take us through a cycle of love, irritation, pain, euphoria, caresses and carelessness as they journey beyond the stereotypical male-female relationship. Combining astonishing physicality with evocative imagery and humour, Cul de Sac is at once entertaining, troubling and touching, light and dark.
Where do books come from? Using the ideas of stories, characters, and their wild imaginations, JL Circus will be taking you on a beautifully bonkers adventure through books! Be amazed as Jacksons Lane’s young circus people weave their stories through acro, hula-hoop, juggling and drama skills in a fun, engaging performance for the whole family.
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Photo Credit: Richard Davenport
richard@rwdavenport.co.uk
A circus show like no other! Max lives on a trampoline, with only his little pet bird for company. Every day his life is the same, but Max decides he wants a new life. Follow the two friends in their funny, bouncy daily routine, with breathtaking trampoline skills and hilarious clowning. A brilliant and unique new show for all the family.
Ages 3+
After three years of training together at Circomedia in Bristol, a new group of performers are ready to enter the real world. Now it’s time for the last ten standing to make their mark.
Ten is a combination of acrobatics, aerial, juggling and physical theatre presented with a twist. Join them for an evening of contemporary circus, laughs, and possibly some tears as they celebrate one journey coming to an end – and many more that are only just beginning.
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Why do whales sing? Why do humans wail? Last year, Little Bulb Theatre embarked on a quest to discover the answers to these perplexing questions and more. Now, they share their findings in an aquatic cabaret of songs, science and soundscapes with chances to win cheap prizes galore! Little Bulb Theatre return to their lo-fi roots in this haphazard two-hander that’s sure to be a whale of a time. Part gig, part lecture, part your lips and WAIL!
Why do whales sing? Why do humans wail? Last year, Little Bulb Theatre embarked on a quest to discover the answers to these perplexing questions and more. Now, they share their findings in an aquatic cabaret of songs, science and soundscapes with chances to win cheap prizes galore! Little Bulb Theatre return to their lo-fi roots in this haphazard two-hander that’s sure to be a whale of a time. Part gig, part lecture, part your lips and WAIL!
Why do whales sing? Why do humans wail? Last year, Little Bulb Theatre embarked on a quest to discover the answers to these perplexing questions and more. Now, they share their findings in an aquatic cabaret of songs, science and soundscapes with chances to win cheap prizes galore! Little Bulb Theatre return to their lo-fi roots in this haphazard two-hander that’s sure to be a whale of a time. Part gig, part lecture, part your lips and WAIL!
Once upon a time in a grey, colourless world, someone is scribbling. Follow our brave young heroine as she leaps, splatters, swirls, boogies and paints her world into a brighter place. Can our imaginative young artist vanquish the mighty shadow of greed? This is The Magic Paintbrush as never before.
For ages 3+
Once upon a time in a grey, colourless world, someone is scribbling. Follow our brave young heroine as she leaps, splatters, swirls, boogies and paints her world into a brighter place. Can our imaginative young artist vanquish the mighty shadow of greed? This is The Magic Paintbrush as never before.
For ages 3+
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
The very popular Little Owl Book Club returns in January with an extra class due to demand. This award-winning class for kids age 2-4 takes place in our light and airy conservatory on Friday mornings. Devised with a reading specialist the class gives a fun start to phonics and letters. There are 2 great stories, a letter of the week taught with active games, then a fun art project to keep little hands busy.
Class 1: 10.00-10.50
Class 2: 11.05-11.55
No classes during half-term: Monday 12 -Friday 16 February
Join the Highgate Society Poetry Group on April Fools Day
Open Mic, 2 poems each plus a third if you have completed the Groups Challenge which this month is based on a Frank O’Hara Walk which basically translates as go for a walk and write a poem about it.
Tea, coffee, biscuits, occasionally cake and wine thrown in
Open mic and chat and that
Poets read 2 poems each unless they have earned a third by responding to the Highgate Challenge which this month is to write about ‘Water’.
Audience welcome
Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided
All monies raised go to the Highgate Society