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May
30
Fri
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
May 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Jun
30
Mon
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Jun 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Jul
30
Wed
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Jul 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Aug
30
Sat
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Aug 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Sep
30
Tue
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Sep 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Jan
29
Thu
HLSI Debate: Tax is both a moral and legal issue @ HLSI
Jan 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

With Margaret Hodge MP and Leonard Hoffman

Mar
5
Thu
THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’ @ HLSI
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The third Highgate Debate to be held at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution tackles the issue

of current drugs policy. Our two prominent speakers take opposing positions, roughly equating

to a ‘tender’ or a ‘tough’ approach to users. Molly Meacher will argue for a more liberal drugs

policy, while Will Blair will oppose any change. As with previous debates, they will be supported

by seconders from local 6th forms. Members of the audience will then be invited to make

contributions from the floor. The Debates will be free and open to the general public, as well as

HLSI members.

THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’

WHEN Thursday 5 March 2015, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm

WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS

HOW Free and open to all, but to be sure of a place please book.

Please Note: Places not taken by 7.45pm may be offered to others

Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:

tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net

For further information please contact Kathy Dallas: gkzwdallas@aol.com

Jun
30
Tue
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jun 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
1
Wed
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
2
Thu
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
3
Fri
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
4
Sat
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
5
Sun
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
7
Tue
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
8
Wed
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
9
Thu
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
10
Fri
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Jul
11
Sat
Throwback – Silver Lining @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)

Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.

Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.

This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.

See some of the rehearsal shots here.

Post-Show Discussion:

The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.

Tickets Discounts:

Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.

Oct
7
Wed
Silver Lining’s Sound Box @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Fresh from our acclaimed 40th birthday production Throwback, and continuing our partnership with the rising stars of UK circus, Silver Lining returns for this one-off special fusion of live music and stunning circus. Featuring a host of multi-talented musical circus artists, expect singers on handstands, torch songs on cyr wheels and arias in the air.

Oct
29
Thu
HLSI Debate: Assisted Dying: Yes or No? @ HLSI
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Baroness Helene Hayman will argue for and Robert Preston against. Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 8pm,www.hlsi.net

Booked your place to ensure a seat!

Jul
19
Tue
Chivaree Circus: Becoming Shades @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

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.

 

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.

Oct
13
Thu
Highgate Debates: “SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD” @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

THE MOTION This house believes that…

“SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD”

WHEN Thursday 13 October 2016, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm

WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS

HOW Free and open to all.

Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:

tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net

Proposing the motion

KIRI TUNKS is Head of Global Perspectives in a Tower Hamlets comprehensive

school and has been teaching since 1993. She is currently Junior Vice-President of the

National Union of Teachers. She is critical of free schools, arguing that they detrimentally

affect education for all.

Opposing the motion

TOBY YOUNG is an author and currently an Associate Editor of The Spectator. He was a

lead proposer and founder of West London Free School, the first free school to secure a

funding arrangement with the government, and has controversially questioned the

notion of ‘inclusion’ in state schools.

The Debate is free and open to the general public. The Chairman always invites

contributions from the floor.

Nov
24
Thu
Highgate Debates @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Nov 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
26
Thu
HLSI Debate: the NHS should be attempting the impossible @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

THE HIGHGATE DEBATE

This house believes that …
the NHS should be attempting the impossible

Proposing:
PHILIP STEER
Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, London; Editor Emeritus, BJOG, an International Journal of Obstretrics and Gynaecology
Opposing:
DR MALA RAO
Professor and Senior Clinical Fellow, Dept of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College

Reserve your free place: 020 8340 3343 or admin@hlsi.net

Apr
28
Fri
Silver Lining: Foundation @ Jacksons Lane
Apr 28 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fresh from their appearance in the London International Mime Festival, Silver Lining present their brand new cabaret night inspired by historical women from Anne Frank to Rosa Parks to Madonna. With the full force of their trademark energy, this all-female cast overcome obstacles and perform amazing feats in a celebration of strength, wisdom and female legacy.

Apr
29
Sat
Silver Lining: Foundation @ Jacksons Lane
Apr 29 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fresh from their appearance in the London International Mime Festival, Silver Lining present their brand new cabaret night inspired by historical women from Anne Frank to Rosa Parks to Madonna. With the full force of their trademark energy, this all-female cast overcome obstacles and perform amazing feats in a celebration of strength, wisdom and female legacy.

Nov
23
Thu
Highgate Debate: This house believes that gender equality is unachievable @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Nov 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.

The motion: This House Believes that Gender Equality is Unachievable

Proposing: Ann Hussey, QC and barrister specialising in family law 

Opposing: Vicky Pryce, economist and former joint head of the UK government economic service

Jan
25
Thu
Highgate Debate: This house believes that social media undermines democracy @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.

The motion: This House Believes that Social Media Undermines Democracy

Proposing: Carl Miller, Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think tank Demos 

Opposing: Paolo Gerbaudo, political and cultural sociologist, lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College London

The Highgate Debate: “The Use of Social Media Undermines Democracy” @ HLSI
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

To reserve your free place please contact the office.

“This house believes that the use of social media undermines democracy”

Proposer: Carl Miller.  Reserach Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos.

Opposing:  Paolo Gerbaudo.  Sociologist and lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College, London

Mar
22
Thu
London’s Housing Crisis: A Debate at 10A @ highgate society
Mar 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Do we need more homes built in London or is there another way? Sian Berry and Helen Marcus debate and put questions to local Councillors from Haringey and Camden. Reserve your FREE place here.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/londons-housing-crisis-tickets-43596933602