Have your pound coins ready for 7.30pm, first questions at 7.45pm. Come and be in with the chance of winning a £50 bar tab! We’ll even give you 10% off your food bill if you book a table. Ring us on 020 8341 0510 to reserve.
Exciting young opera troupe Pop-up Opera bring their production, La Serva Padrona & Rita to The Bull, Highgate on Tuesday 18th of June at 7.30pm
La Serva Padrona & Rita
Two one-act operas take place on the same stage, their scenes and stories intertwined. One mute servant appears in both, tying the two tales together.
A scene of commotion arises when the dominating Rita and her timid husband Peppe receive an unexpected visit from Rita’s first husband Gaspar. Each believing the other to have died, Gaspar unknowingly arrives seeking Rita’s death certificate so he can remarry. Peppe sees it as an opportunity to escape, as Gaspar is still Rita’s legal husband. The two men agree to a game, the winner of which will have to stay with Rita. Each of them tries to lose, but Gaspar cunningly manipulates Rita and Peppe to fall in love again.
Meanwhile, wealthy old bachelor Uberto is kept under the thumb of his maid Serpina.
He enlists his manservant Vespone to help him get rid of Serpina by finding him a wife. Serpina convinces Vespone to trick Uberto into marrying her. Their elaborate plan works and by the time Uberto has agreed to marry Serpina he realises he has loved her all along.
“Pop-Up Opera aim to take opera out to the ‘hesitant, as well as to dedicated opera lovers’. I confess to having been hesitant, but I’m suddenly in danger of becoming dedicated.” Everything Theatre
“…a completely fresh approach to a traditionally fusty genre. It’s frenetic, light-hearted and engaging.”
Plays to See
“Basically, book tickets now. If only because some of these voices may be stars in ten years’ time, and you can say you saw them first, singing out of a window onto Dean Street.” The Public Reviews
“If any group can make opera converts, this one can.” Broadway Baby
“If you want an entertaining evening, this is the opera to see.” British Theatre Guide
“Talent-packed” The Evening Standard
Watch our 3 minute taster video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xQoVPR-ZFs
Visit our website www.popupopera.co.uk
The Bull will be serving its full food menu, before, during and after the performance.Tickets are £25 each
Have your pound coins ready for 7.30pm, first questions at 7.45pm. Come and be in with the chance of winning a £50 bar tab! We’ll even give you 10% off your food bill if you book a table. Ring us on 020 8341 0510 to reserve.
We meet once a month, each time at a different pub, in Highgate. This month, June, it’s The Bull with its friendly atmosphere and on site microbrewery. It’s always a pleasure comparing the beers so lets see which is our favourite this time.
Everyone welcome, it’s a chance to meet old friends as well as new people over a drink.
Sunday 2 October, 6.30pm
Supper concert in a central Highgate home by concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, in aid of the Friends of the Harington Scheme, details and tickets (£45 to include a light supper and wine) from Leila Hodge on 020 8348 3775 or leila@sloth.demon.co.uk. or Rosalind Laurie on 020 8883 0615
Warren Mailley- Smith will perform a selection of Chopin favourites from his recent highly acclaimed series at St John Smith Sq.
LAUDERDALE SUZUKI MUSIC: SING WITH PATTY Sun 12 Feb, 2.30–3pm | Free A free singing session for children under 5 years old. Patty will teach songs with hand movements, chime bars and percussion instruments. These classes provide an excellent foundation for learning an instrument.
Sunday, March 12 2017 at 7pm at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate, “Charles Dickens: A Life” one man show presented by actor Robert Powell in aid of the Harington Scheme’s “Herbie Hut” appeal.
Tickets £20 (includes a glass of wine) from Upstairs at the Gatehouse Box Office, 020 8340 3488 (credit/debit card fee 50p).
Harington Scheme Spring Sale
High quality bedding plants, herbs, hanging baskets and homemade refreshments
Join us at our Christmas sale in aid of the Harington Scheme.
Highlights include:
- Christmas wreaths, decorations and cards for sale
- Christmas craft activities for kids
- Home produce and refreshments
- The London Metropolitan Brass Band performing a selection of Christmas favourites
- Christmas trees for sale (including free delivery within a 3 mile radius)
- Seasonal plants for sale, including cyclamen, hyacinths and poinsettia
We hope to see you there!
Garden Open to the public for Charity – The Harington Scheme.
Supper Concert in aid of Harington Scheme. Venue will be a Highgate private home. Times TBA. Please contact Rosalind Laurie or leila@sloth.demon.co.uk for details of venue, times and how to book. Pianist will be Warren Malley -Smith.
Open Garden in aid of Harington, teas available
Join us at our Christmas sale in aid of the Harington Scheme.
Highlights include:
- Christmas wreaths, decorations and cards for sale
- Raffle and refreshments
- Christmas trees for sale (including free delivery within a 3 mile radius)
- Seasonal plants for sale, including cyclamen, hyacinths and poinsettia
We hope to see you there!
www.harington.org.uk/diary/harington-christmas-sale-2018
Haydn Chamber Orchestra Concert – Saturday 26th January 2019, 7:30pm
St. Michael’s Church, South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BJ
In aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and The Harington Scheme
Information and tickets please call 020 8340 5643
Tickets: £25, £20, £15 reserved and £10 unreserved.