Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
The History of English Perfumery
Wednesday 12th March 2025
7.00 for 7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom
Entry £7.50 including a glass of wine (£3.00 on Zoom)
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Martini – the ultimate cocktail tasting with Alice Lascelles
Thursday 13th March 2025
7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £32 including welcome cocktail, Martini tasters and snacks.
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.
This intimate production sheds light on issues of identity, cultural displacement, and the emotional sacrifices parents make. It will resonate deeply with anyone touched by adoption or the longing for family.
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Andrew MacDonald’s practice has always been about people. His work reflects a continual fascination with who we are, how we feel, what our history etches onto our features and our responses and relationship to the world around us. The show will include his twelve Food Bank Portraits completed during 2024 to raise awareness of food poverty, as well as commissioned work.
Highgate Gallery is open:
Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00
7 – 20 March 2025
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Sunday lunchtime concert: Viola Lenzi and Isabella Gori
Sunday 23rd March
12 noon
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £15 including a glass of Buck’s Fizz
Pianists Viola Lenzi and Isabella Gori will be combining forces on the Highgate Society piano to play us some four handed jazz and folk inspired music.
Think Gershwin, Greig and Dvořák – Slavonic dances, Norwegian dances, Rhapsody in Blue and three Gershwin preludes. A colourful tapestry for dance, culture and virtuosity!
LEARN TRADITIONAL KUNG FU & TAI CHI
from Three-Time International Gold Medallist
DANIEL SHAW-ABULAFIA
at The Highgate Society, 10A South Grove, London N6 6BS
Children: Mondays weekly, 17.45 to 18.30 from September 26th
Adults: Mondays weekly, 18.30 to 19.30 from September 26th
COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!
A simple bedtime story swirls into a surreal tale of four flawed souls stuck in purgatory—a celestial bathroom—in this irreverent yet warmhearted new musical with songs by German pop-rock star Tobias Künzel (Die Prinzen) and Mark Underwood.
With four new arrivals but only three spots in the afterlife, St. Peter is barely keeping his head above water. As each soul pleads their case for a second chance on Earth, ‘help’ arrives in the form of (puppet) Elvis and, you guessed it, (puppet) former leader of the German Democratic Republic, Erich Honecker.
With hints of Avenue Q, this toe-tapping romp through the absurdity of bureaucracy, the search for meaning in utter chaos, and the hope that even the most flawed among us can find redemption promises to be anything but bog-standard.
Handmade In Highgate are the designer/maker fairs held at the Highgate Literary & Scientific
Institution in Highgate Village.
The fairs feature up to 30 of the finest designer/maker/artists and contemporary crafts people
working today. Exhibitors are local, from around the UK and (occasionally) from overseas. All
are passionate about producing distinctive, skilled work in their specific discipline, the fair is
carefully curated to offer diversity in work and price.
Handmade In Highgate offers a wonderful opportunity to meet and buy from the exhibitors and
have a look around the beautiful, historic Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, which is
generally closed to the public.
The exhibitor line up always changes, with the exception of the wonderful artisan baker: The Two
Shuks and our horticulturists John Cullen Gardens who join us with a superb selection of their
home grown medicinal plants, shrubs and flowers grown by them in Lincolnshire.
As ever, the fair is free to enter and everyone is welcome!
The historic HLSI library will be open from midday – 4pm on Saturday and Sunday for a book
sale.
We hold 3 fairs a year, the Spring Fair will take place on:
Friday 28 March 2025: 17.00 – 20.00
Saturday 29 March 2025: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday 30 March 2025: 11.00 – 17.00
A simple bedtime story swirls into a surreal tale of four flawed souls stuck in purgatory—a celestial bathroom—in this irreverent yet warmhearted new musical with songs by German pop-rock star Tobias Künzel (Die Prinzen) and Mark Underwood.
With four new arrivals but only three spots in the afterlife, St. Peter is barely keeping his head above water. As each soul pleads their case for a second chance on Earth, ‘help’ arrives in the form of (puppet) Elvis and, you guessed it, (puppet) former leader of the German Democratic Republic, Erich Honecker.
With hints of Avenue Q, this toe-tapping romp through the absurdity of bureaucracy, the search for meaning in utter chaos, and the hope that even the most flawed among us can find redemption promises to be anything but bog-standard.