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.
Head into Waterlow Park and help us search for the Haft-sin eggs!
Celebrated around the spring equinox, Nowruz heralds the transition from winter to spring in the northern hemisphere. This moment of equilibrium between night and day signifies a fresh start. Preparations for Nowruz commence weeks ahead, involving an extensive cleaning of homes— from carpets to windows, with every family member contributing. This thorough spring-cleaning serves as a symbolic act, washing away the remnants of the past year to make room for positive changes in the upcoming one.
During the joyous celebration, families gather around the Haft-sin table, decorated with with seven foods and spices which represent renewal and prosperity. Each item begins with the letter ‘s’ and has a unique meaning which combine to create a tapestry of wishes and aspirations for the year ahead. Other items, such as a mirror, goldfish, painted eggs, candles, are frequently added, as they also represent life, love, health, and prosperity.
Join us in the park and follow the trail to find our hidden eggs, whilst learning about the ingredients for the Haft-sin! Each egg represents an item, and can be discovered by following the clues on the trail map, which will be available online and for pickup at Lauderdale House at the end of February. Good luck!
Join us for our Nowruz Festival, returning for the second year to Lauderdale House! We are hosting a month-long celebration for Nowruz – also known as Persian New Year – with talks from incredible speakers, a ‘Haft-sin’ Trail, a bazaar, art exhibitions and more.
Nowruz is a tradition celebrated by over 300 million people worldwide for more than 3,000 years. It holds significance in Western Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans, and South Asia. A celebration deeply rooted in Iranian culture, Nowruz serves as a vital element of Iranian identity, fostering a sense of pride in one’s heritage while forging connections with both history and the community. Iranians exhibit commendable dedication in preserving and perpetuating this cherished tradition, ensuring its continuous vibrancy and significance throughout generations.
Often compared to a Paradise Garden with its secret enclaves, ponds and myriad of trees (including a Persian Ironwood tree), Waterlow Park has become a key location for families and friends looking to celebrate throughout the period. We are delighted to bring the party back to Lauderdale House this year under the guidance of our Artist/Curator Mehrdad Aref-Adib.
Please find our 2025 events below:
5 March – 31 March
Between Worlds Exhibition
Lower Gallery
Check gallery hours | FreeWritten Wonders Exhibition
Upper Gallery
Check gallery hours | Free8 March – 3 April
Haft-sin Trail
Waterlow Park
Park opening hours | Free11 March – 3 April
Nowruz by the Women of Yaran Exhibition
Courtyard
Check gallery hours | FreeWednesday 12 March
Nowruz Private View & Festival Launch
7.30-9.30pm | FreeThursday 13 March
Jazz in the House: Kourosh Kanani & Matt Davies
Lower Gallery
8pm | £15.50Saturday 15 March
Nowruz Bazaar
Ground Floor
11am – 5pm | FreeNowruz Talk: New Day: Nowruz in Afghanistan
First Floor
11.30am | Free – please bookNowruz Talk: Manuscripts, miniatures and Marketing Through Art
First Floor
2pm | Free – please bookNowruz Talk: A Tale of Two Journeys
First Floor
4pm | Free – please bookSunday 16 March
Nowruz Bazaar
Ground Floor
11am – 5pm | FreeNowruz Family Day
First Floor
11am – 3pm | FreeFriday 28 March
Myths of Shahnam: Storytelling with Zahra Afsah
First Floor
8pm | £12Monday 31 March
An Evening with Rumi
First Floor
7.30pm | £15.50
We are delighted to exhibit paintings and artificial flowers crafted by Yaran Women’s Club members in celebration of Nowruz.
Yaran Women’s Club is a non-profit constituted organisation and is solely established to help women of all ages who are suffering from isolation and loneliness, anxiety and depression or any other kind of mental health issues. It is a safe place for women and their children.
Yaran’s aim is to promote the members’ emotional health and confidence and to encourage them back to the society. Yaran provides a sense of community and helps women develop friendship through social, educational and free courses and activities. It is a registered charity, non-partisan which does not endorse any political or religious group or position.
The collaborative exhibition was created by women of Yaran and their teacher Mitra, a professional textile artist, combining paintings with artificial flowers. Each member contributed by sticking flowers onto the canvas and textile and painting over them, producing unique and amazing works of art.
Widely observed in various regions, including the Middle East, Asia, the Balkans, and East Africa, Nowruz has evolved with diverse traditions centred around the theme of rebirth. Celebrated around the spring equinox, Nowruz announces the transition from winter to spring in the northern hemisphere. These beautiful works represent not only the rebirth heralded in by Nowruz, but also the transformative power that Yaran Women’s Club has on its members.
Please join us at the private view of the exhibitions on Wednesday 12 March from 7.30 to 9.30pm and helps us launch our Nowruz Festival.
It is free to attend, and everyone is welcome. We kindly ask that you RSVP via email if you plan on attending to help us get a sense of numbers.
Nowruz by the Women of Yaran exhibition will be on display in the Courtyard during gallery opening times from Monday 10 March – Thursday 3 April. The Courtyard is an indoor space which is as our community gallery at the heart of the House.
- Monday – Tuesday : 12 – 4pm
- Wednesday : 11am – 3pm
- Thursday – Sunday : 12 – 4pm
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
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.
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
PRESS RELEASE
4 – 17 April 2025
Allan Jenkins: The Art of Still Life
This exhibition by fine art photographer Allan Jenkins, will focus on his ‘Still Life’ series and feature
flora and natural forms. These beautiful photographs are reminiscent of the still life paintings
of the old masters, with their elegant compositions, luminous colours and sharp details.
Jenkins has a fascination with the way that light can make objects magical and ethereal. Photography
freezes a moment in time, the objective is to record and intensify this stillness. The simplicity and honesty
of these photographs is magnified by the sharp focus and the tight, close study of intricate details.
In order to achieve a painterly effect, he applies a series of long exposures and depth of field.
His aim is to depict more than the human eye is capable of capturing in a single glance.
Traditionally, a still life includes a fully illustrated background, but Allan has developed a method of
isolating the subject matter against a neutral background, treating the objects like formal portrait sittings.
They are carefully lit and posed, and viewed from a particular point of view, much like a portrait.
The finished photograph conveys a sense of calm and serenity.
Jenkins says ‘the study of Still Life is a visual record and an investigation; it’s the search for aesthetic
refinement’. He is dedicated to furthering our appreciation of the ‘everyday’, striving to convey
an atmosphere of quiet emotion.
Allan Jenkins was born in 1969 in Wales and raised in Spain. He was educated in Spain and Yorkshire,
and has been based in London since 1993. He is best known for his hand-printed images of still life,
portraiture and figurative work.
Jenkins has exhibited widely and as a guest lecturer teaches at Central St Martins.
His work has been published in books, magazines and advertising material.
For further information please see: http://www.allanjenkins.com/.
Artist details, E: photos@allanjenkins.com
Gallery opens: Wed – Fri 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.
In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.
Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?
TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:
“A story that should never stop being told”
“Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific”
“I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance”
Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Einstein’s Violin offers a unique insight into the inner life of the twentieth century’s most celebrated scientist.
Written by Paul Wingfield and performed by Harry Meacher (Einstein), Leora Cohen (violin) and Paul Wingfield (piano), this play with music transports the audience to Princeton on Monday 11 April 1955, in the final days of Albert Einstein’s life.
As he reflects on his lifelong love affair with his violin, Einstein shares his voyage of discovery as a European Jew, shaped above all by the horrors of the Holocaust. Through music and memory, he grapples with fundamental questions of the morality of war, the existence of God, and invites us into the parallel universe of the great man’s alternative career as a violinist.
Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this is threatened when Mrs Cheveley appears with evidence of a past he would rather hide. Sir Robert has to decide whether to yield to blackmail or risk exposing the origins of his wealth and position.
The themes of this play, which revolve around blackmail and political corruption, are as relevant now as they were when Oscar Wilde wrote the play 130 years ago.