Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Fri 25 – Sun 27 Jan
Fri – Sat 8pm; Sat 4pm; Sun 5pm
A wild hallucination taking place around the hotel deathbed of Valerie Jean Solanas, convicted would-be assassin of Andy Warhol, Plexus Polaire’s latest piece uses life-size puppets, broken songs, video projections, humour and a desert of solitude to tell the story of Solanos, a writer, radical feminist and creator of the infamous SCUM Manifesto. Featuring work by percussionist Ane Marthe Sørlien Holen and puppeteer Yngvild Aspeli, who studied at the Lecoq School in Paris before attending France’s prestigious ESNAM international puppetry school in Charleville Mezières.
Duration: 1h
Age guidance: 16+
Price: £18/£16
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
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.
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Fri 25 – Sun 27 Jan
Fri – Sat 8pm; Sat 4pm; Sun 5pm
A wild hallucination taking place around the hotel deathbed of Valerie Jean Solanas, convicted would-be assassin of Andy Warhol, Plexus Polaire’s latest piece uses life-size puppets, broken songs, video projections, humour and a desert of solitude to tell the story of Solanos, a writer, radical feminist and creator of the infamous SCUM Manifesto. Featuring work by percussionist Ane Marthe Sørlien Holen and puppeteer Yngvild Aspeli, who studied at the Lecoq School in Paris before attending France’s prestigious ESNAM international puppetry school in Charleville Mezières.
Duration: 1h
Age guidance: 16+
Price: £18/£16
Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022
Director: John Plews
Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation
Fri 25 – Sun 27 Jan
Fri – Sat 8pm; Sat 4pm; Sun 5pm
A wild hallucination taking place around the hotel deathbed of Valerie Jean Solanas, convicted would-be assassin of Andy Warhol, Plexus Polaire’s latest piece uses life-size puppets, broken songs, video projections, humour and a desert of solitude to tell the story of Solanos, a writer, radical feminist and creator of the infamous SCUM Manifesto. Featuring work by percussionist Ane Marthe Sørlien Holen and puppeteer Yngvild Aspeli, who studied at the Lecoq School in Paris before attending France’s prestigious ESNAM international puppetry school in Charleville Mezières.
Duration: 1h
Age guidance: 16+
Price: £18/£16
We are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Portraiture & Figure Drawing!
Working from a live model, this class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills in portraiture and figure drawing. Taught by our experienced art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose.
Materials will be provided.
The cost for the entire term is £225 (concessions £205).
The class is suitable for beginners and is friendly and inclusive. Style is Hatha yoga with various influences – gentle, but still delivering strength and flexibility. Come and try a class to enhance your sense of wellbeing, release stress and tension and to experience deep relaxation. Mats provided, free parking (for now, but check signs!) no need to book – just turn up. The class is in the beautiful church – it’s set back a bit and has big blue doors. The class is mixed level/mixed ability/mixed age. I am a registered BWY teacher and fully insured. For more info about me/my yoga, have a look at my website
At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.
This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.
The cost for the entire term is £225.
Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205
Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February
We are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Still Life – Introductory Art.
This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.
Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this is a general art course suitable for anyone looking to expand and practice their skill set. An informal, friendly and loosely structured class, Introductory Art allows participants to explore the areas and techniques that they find most useful.
The cost for the entire term is £225 (concessions £205).
We are now taking bookings for the spring term of our Painting with Watercolours and Acrylics art course.
This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of two wonderful paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration.
On warm days in the Spring and Summer, this class is sometimes taught outside, taking advantage of the stunning scenery of Waterlow Park.
Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London and studied at Central St. Martins School of Art. She has had several books published on painting and drawing.
The cost for the entire term is £225 (concessions £205).
John Allan will give a talk – Local Heroes – Modern Movement Architects in North London. He will present works by Wells Coates, Erno Goldfinger and Bertold Lubetkin, including conservation projects he has carried out on their key buildings such as Isokon Apartments, Willow Road and Highpoint. As a director of Avanti Architects, John is a foremost expert on the restoration of modern buildings, is founding chairman of DoCoMo-UK and chairman of the Isokon Gallery Trust
Please book:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-heroes-modern-movement-architects-in-north-london-tickets-53861601500
Thu 31 Jan – Sat 2 Feb
Thu – Sat 8pm, Sat 2.30pm
Watch, as if from the window of a bus, as the big city glides by. See lives converge and diverge as rich and poor share the same streets, each pursuing their own contrasting ambitions. If you ever feel you have to run in order to stand still, or see others gliding through life while you struggle to survive, or experience a relationship drifting apart, or a goal retreating as fast as you advance on it, you will recognise life in the Capital. Performed without words to a stunning soundtrack, The Capital uses moving walkways to create an extraordinary flowing feat of visual storytelling. It turns themes of financial and social inequality into a beautiful, thoughtful and emotionally gripping experience.
Duration: 1h
Age guidance: 12+
Price: £18/£16
Thu 31 Jan – Sat 2 Feb
Thu – Sat 8pm, Sat 2.30pm
Watch, as if from the window of a bus, as the big city glides by. See lives converge and diverge as rich and poor share the same streets, each pursuing their own contrasting ambitions. If you ever feel you have to run in order to stand still, or see others gliding through life while you struggle to survive, or experience a relationship drifting apart, or a goal retreating as fast as you advance on it, you will recognise life in the Capital. Performed without words to a stunning soundtrack, The Capital uses moving walkways to create an extraordinary flowing feat of visual storytelling. It turns themes of financial and social inequality into a beautiful, thoughtful and emotionally gripping experience.
Duration: 1h
Age guidance: 12+
Price: £18/£16
Thu 31 Jan – Sat 2 Feb
Thu – Sat 8pm, Sat 2.30pm
Watch, as if from the window of a bus, as the big city glides by. See lives converge and diverge as rich and poor share the same streets, each pursuing their own contrasting ambitions. If you ever feel you have to run in order to stand still, or see others gliding through life while you struggle to survive, or experience a relationship drifting apart, or a goal retreating as fast as you advance on it, you will recognise life in the Capital. Performed without words to a stunning soundtrack, The Capital uses moving walkways to create an extraordinary flowing feat of visual storytelling. It turns themes of financial and social inequality into a beautiful, thoughtful and emotionally gripping experience.
Duration: 1h
Age guidance: 12+
Price: £18/£16
Lauderdale House opens its doors to all visitors interested in holding a wedding or party here.
Set in the beautiful grounds of Waterlow Park, this historic house provides plenty of character and elegance for any kind of occasion.
Visitors will be able to take tours of the House with members of the Events Team, as well as meet our wonderful catering partners, Pink Food, who tailor menus to suit each individual event. There will also be representatives from the Camden Registry Office, as well as a variety of local wedding suppliers who will be able to help you plan your special day.
Whether you are new to Lauderdale and want to find out more, you have a set date in mind and are finalising your event, or you already have a booking but fancied another look around, then do come along.
You are welcome to turn up on the day anytime between 12pm – 4pm or you can contact us to arrange a set time for one of our team to show you around.
No ticket required for this event.
Join the Society’s Poetry Group
Respond to the Group’s challenge to write a poem about a grandparent.
Contribute to the open mic event that follows.
Tea, coffee, biscuits thrown in.
We are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Portraiture & Figure Drawing!
Working from a live model, this class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills in portraiture and figure drawing. Taught by our experienced art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose.
Materials will be provided.
The cost for the entire term is £225 (concessions £205).
The class is suitable for beginners and is friendly and inclusive. Style is Hatha yoga with various influences – gentle, but still delivering strength and flexibility. Come and try a class to enhance your sense of wellbeing, release stress and tension and to experience deep relaxation. Mats provided, free parking (for now, but check signs!) no need to book – just turn up. The class is in the beautiful church – it’s set back a bit and has big blue doors. The class is mixed level/mixed ability/mixed age. I am a registered BWY teacher and fully insured. For more info about me/my yoga, have a look at my website
Kirsty is a qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher. Children’s Yoga classes offered in a lovely light, bright and warm space. With seating for parents and a reception area. Children are encouraged to learn new skills in balance, posture, flexibility and visual ‘freejamyoga’ cards allows them to explore this classical form of Yoga. Meditation and breathing exercises are integrated into each class. Classes are fun and local inside this well established village space.
Trying to find out what it means to be out of the loop, Circomedia’s third-year BA students blend daring contemporary circus with highly skilled physical theatre in a playful, energetic show that’ll knock your socks off. Showcasing acrobatics, aerial circus, juggling, comedy and a few near misses, twelve performers take you on an exploration of connection and disconnection. Circomedia is the longest-running provider of full-time circus-based education in the UK.
Age guidance: 12+
At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.
This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.
The cost for the entire term is £225.
Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205
Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February
We are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Still Life – Introductory Art.
This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.
Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this is a general art course suitable for anyone looking to expand and practice their skill set. An informal, friendly and loosely structured class, Introductory Art allows participants to explore the areas and techniques that they find most useful.
The cost for the entire term is £225 (concessions £205).
We are now taking bookings for the spring term of our Painting with Watercolours and Acrylics art course.
This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of two wonderful paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration.
On warm days in the Spring and Summer, this class is sometimes taught outside, taking advantage of the stunning scenery of Waterlow Park.
Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London and studied at Central St. Martins School of Art. She has had several books published on painting and drawing.
The cost for the entire term is £225 (concessions £205).
Présentation du professeur Jean-Marc Dewaele, University of London
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution members will display their work at the ninth Members’ Art Exhibition at Highgate Gallery from 8th to 21st February 2019.
Previous exhibitions, starting in 1996, have been indicative of Highgate’s vibrant artistic life. Artists have shown oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels as well as prints and drawings. In addition, photographs, wall hangings and embroideries have featured and we anticipate that the same high standard of work will be submitted for the forthcoming exhibition which will again demonstrate the many and varied talents of our members.
Throughout the exhibition, one of the artists will be on hand to welcome visitors to Highgate Gallery and will be pleased to discuss the pieces on view. All works will be offered for sale.
The HLSI Members’ Art Exhibition is held every three years and is greatly anticipated by the artists and visitors to the Gallery. The show is open to all HLSI members – talented amateurs and professionals alike – to submit pieces.
The final choice of works for display is decided by a selection panel. The panel includes Rose Aidin, Chief Executive of Art History Link Up which facilitates the teaching of Art History on Saturdays at the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery, and Theresa Pateman, artist-printmaker, tutor at Hampstead School of Art and member of Southbank Printmakers Gallery, Printmakers Council, and Printmakers Inc.
Exhibition continues until 21 February. Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.
Our February children’s show is The Sea Show; a quirky and hilarious mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret created by actor, musician and puppeteer Craig Johnson.
Meet crazy characters like Morwenna the ‘beautiful’ mermaid, Ruan the reformed seagull and salty seadog Captain Pemburthy, as well as a cast of mischievous sea-squirts, anemones, limpets, crabs and pilchards. Come and celebrate the sea with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs – unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages!
The Sea Show will take place at 10.30am on Saturday 9 February. Performances last approximately 45 minutes and are suitable for children aged 3+ and their families.
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution members will display their work at the ninth Members’ Art Exhibition at Highgate Gallery from 8th to 21st February 2019.
Previous exhibitions, starting in 1996, have been indicative of Highgate’s vibrant artistic life. Artists have shown oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels as well as prints and drawings. In addition, photographs, wall hangings and embroideries have featured and we anticipate that the same high standard of work will be submitted for the forthcoming exhibition which will again demonstrate the many and varied talents of our members.
Throughout the exhibition, one of the artists will be on hand to welcome visitors to Highgate Gallery and will be pleased to discuss the pieces on view. All works will be offered for sale.
The HLSI Members’ Art Exhibition is held every three years and is greatly anticipated by the artists and visitors to the Gallery. The show is open to all HLSI members – talented amateurs and professionals alike – to submit pieces.
The final choice of works for display is decided by a selection panel. The panel includes Rose Aidin, Chief Executive of Art History Link Up which facilitates the teaching of Art History on Saturdays at the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery, and Theresa Pateman, artist-printmaker, tutor at Hampstead School of Art and member of Southbank Printmakers Gallery, Printmakers Council, and Printmakers Inc.
Exhibition continues until 21 February. Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.
Bramleys; watercolour (R Craven)
A talk by Jeff Duckett on the biology of Local Trees. Those of you who have been on one of our walks will know that Jeff not only knows about our trees, but gives a fascinating insight on all the mosses lichens and other life forms that live off them.
Everyone welcome
Meera Maharaj (flute) and Dominic Degavino (piano) present a recital of music by Vitali, Karg-Elert, Scott and Jongen as part of St Michael’s Saturdays at Six concert series. Refreshments are available. Entry by donation.
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution members will display their work at the ninth Members’ Art Exhibition at Highgate Gallery from 8th to 21st February 2019.
Previous exhibitions, starting in 1996, have been indicative of Highgate’s vibrant artistic life. Artists have shown oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels as well as prints and drawings. In addition, photographs, wall hangings and embroideries have featured and we anticipate that the same high standard of work will be submitted for the forthcoming exhibition which will again demonstrate the many and varied talents of our members.
Throughout the exhibition, one of the artists will be on hand to welcome visitors to Highgate Gallery and will be pleased to discuss the pieces on view. All works will be offered for sale.
The HLSI Members’ Art Exhibition is held every three years and is greatly anticipated by the artists and visitors to the Gallery. The show is open to all HLSI members – talented amateurs and professionals alike – to submit pieces.
The final choice of works for display is decided by a selection panel. The panel includes Rose Aidin, Chief Executive of Art History Link Up which facilitates the teaching of Art History on Saturdays at the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery, and Theresa Pateman, artist-printmaker, tutor at Hampstead School of Art and member of Southbank Printmakers Gallery, Printmakers Council, and Printmakers Inc.
Exhibition continues until 21 February. Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays.
Sun 10 Feb, 12pm & 3pm
When Doris and Delilah find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they’re inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show. Along the way they encounter a band of musical frogs, an artistic spider and a sassy glow-worm who all help to create their dream in this spectacular, musical and magical story about friendship, brought to you by the makers of Pat-a-Cake Baby and Penguin.
Duration: 45m
Age guidance: 3–9
We are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Portraiture & Figure Drawing!
Working from a live model, this class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills in portraiture and figure drawing. Taught by our experienced art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose.
Materials will be provided.
The cost for the entire term is £225 (concessions £205).
The class is suitable for beginners and is friendly and inclusive. Style is Hatha yoga with various influences – gentle, but still delivering strength and flexibility. Come and try a class to enhance your sense of wellbeing, release stress and tension and to experience deep relaxation. Mats provided, free parking (for now, but check signs!) no need to book – just turn up. The class is in the beautiful church – it’s set back a bit and has big blue doors. The class is mixed level/mixed ability/mixed age. I am a registered BWY teacher and fully insured. For more info about me/my yoga, have a look at my website