Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
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!
Voila! Festival 2024 and Lara van Huyssteen present THAT BOY HAS NO SHOES.
Following a four-star run at Camden Fringe 2024, THAT BOY HAS NO SHOES, “an immersive and emotional” performance comes to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for one night only as part of Voila! Festival.
South African theatre maker, Lara van Huyssteen, reflects on the horrors of Apartheid from the perspective of a young person who was born in the democracy. With folksong and narrative storytelling, this “poignant production” highlights riots, forced removals, and protests that shaped the cultural and economic landscapes of democratic South Africa.
Praise for THAT BOY HAS NO SHOES:
Created and performed by Lara van Huyssteen.
Featuring the voices of Stellenbosch University drama students, recorded in 2022.
Running time: 60 mins | Age guidance: 16+
Trigger warnings: A prolonged blackout, strobe lights, and loud noises. Audio descriptions of racism, violence, and death. Viewers may be disturbed by sensitive imagery.
Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.
We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.
Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!
| Saturday 23 March | 10–12 noon |
| Saturday 20 April | 10–12 noon |
| Saturday 18 May | 2.30–4.30pm |
| Thursday 20 June | 7.30–9.30 pm |
| Friday 19 July | 7.30–9.30 pm |
| Saturday 17 August | 10–12 noon |
| Wednesday 11 September | 7.30–9.30pm |
| Saturday 19 October | 2.30–4.30pm |
| Saturday 16 November | 10–12 noon |
| Saturday 14 December | 10–12 noon |
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.
Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett
“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”
Fast is the true story of ‘Dr’ Linda Hazzard — complex, charismatic and utterly driven — whose promotion, in the early 1900s, of her own radical fasting cure, gripped the press and divided a nation.
Was she vilified merely as an interfering woman in a man’s world… or were there darker forces at play?
Following huge success in Brighton, Edinburgh and London, playwright Kate Barton and award-winning screenwriter Stephen Bennett have developed the original one-act play to bring you this full-length psychological thriller.
Reviews for the Brighton, Edinburgh, and London runs:
★★★★★
“In Kate Barton, the writer of Fast, they (The Park Theatre) have once again identified an important new voice. We will surely hear more, much more, from Kate Barton”
LONDONTHEATRE1
★★★★
“A powerful play that is sure to have you gripped from beginning to end”
SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★
“A chilling production…fascinating and entertaining”
THE UPCOMING
★★★★
“‘Unmissable…this psychological thriller plays with your mind and emotions’”
BROADWAY BABY
Shortlisted for Best New Play Award 2018 following sell-out shows at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe.
Running Time: 1hr45m
Age Guidance: 12+
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!
Wednesday 20th November 2024
7.00 for 7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom
Entry £7.50 to include a glass of wine (£3.00 on Zoom)
The event will be a presentation and discussion of the architectural and landscaping projects at Highgate Cemetery. This will be led by Hopkins Architects’s, Simon Fraser and Andrew Ardill. Their discussion will touch on how the designs for these projects have responded to the special character of the Cemetery and what is an appropriately modern yet contextually sensitive response. They will be supported by the landscaping team who will discuss their proposals for dealing with the many years of neglect to create a landscape to meet the demands of the 21st Century.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highgate-cemetery-the-proposals-tickets-1062960426249?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 21st November
4.30 pm in South Grove
Highgate Festive Events are delighted that the Lights will be back to add sparkle to Highgate High Street through the Christmas and New Year period. And this year we are having a super Switch On Event on 21 November at 4.30pm, made possible through generous sponsorship by Riverstone, who are based at 1 Hampstead Lane. Please come and join the fun outside the Highgate Society.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jwy-wilkinson
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.
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!
The sensational court case of Edith Thompson in 1923 was a cause célèbre with people queuing outside The Old Bailey for days to get tickets. Edith stood accused of colluding with her lover to murder her husband. But did she do it?!
This brand new murder mystery musical investigates the scandal.
The sensational court case of Edith Thompson in 1923 was a cause célèbre with people queuing outside The Old Bailey for days to get tickets. Edith stood accused of colluding with her lover to murder her husband. But did she do it?!
This brand new murder mystery musical investigates the scandal.
Thursday 28th November 2024
7.00 to 8.00 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Tickets £25 (maximum 15)
Booking through Eventbrite – click here.
What is a Sound Bath? A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants relax while being surrounded by soothing sound waves from instruments like crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, and gongs. These gentle vibrations help promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support emotional and physical well-being.
What to Expect? During this 60-minute session, you’ll be immersed in sound frequencies that create a peaceful, restorative environment. A crystal grid will be set up, and participants will get to take home a crystal charged with the energy of the session. Water infused with the vibrations of the sound will also be provided to enhance the experience.
What to Bring?
- Yoga mat
- Pillow and blanket
- Comfortable clothing
- Eye masks will be provided
Important Information
- Minimum age to attend: 14 years
- Please consult your doctor if you have any medical conditions before booking.
- Late arrivals cannot be accommodated to ensure a disruption-free experience.
- No refunds available, as proceeds will go to support The Highgate Society.
Contact:
For any enquiries, please reach out to Claire via email: claire@etherealwarrior.co.uk
The sensational court case of Edith Thompson in 1923 was a cause célèbre with people queuing outside The Old Bailey for days to get tickets. Edith stood accused of colluding with her lover to murder her husband. But did she do it?!
This brand new murder mystery musical investigates the scandal.
The sensational court case of Edith Thompson in 1923 was a cause célèbre with people queuing outside The Old Bailey for days to get tickets. Edith stood accused of colluding with her lover to murder her husband. But did she do it?!
This brand new murder mystery musical investigates the scandal.
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.
The sensational court case of Edith Thompson in 1923 was a cause célèbre with people queuing outside The Old Bailey for days to get tickets. Edith stood accused of colluding with her lover to murder her husband. But did she do it?!
This brand new murder mystery musical investigates the scandal.
Sunday lunchtime concert: Joana Ly and Martin André
Sunday 1st December
Noon to 1.00 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
£15 including a glass of Buck’s Fizz
We are delighted to welcome violinist Joana Ly and pianist Martin André, founders of the very successful Islington Festival each July, to our Sunday lunchtime concert for some lilting music from the early 20th century
Booking through Ticket Tailor – click here.
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!
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.
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!
At the dawn of the 20th century, two brothers driven by their dying father’s charge to seize the boundless opportunities of the New World set off to find their fortune. From the frenzy of the Gold Rush to the real estate boom in Florida, Sondheim and Weidman’s complex, catchy, and darkly funny tale based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers chronicles the curdling of the American Dream.
From the team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures, Sondheim’s final finished work is brought to life in all its sharp, vaudevillian glory.
Age Guidance: 13+
Content Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Themes
At the dawn of the 20th century, two brothers driven by their dying father’s charge to seize the boundless opportunities of the New World set off to find their fortune. From the frenzy of the Gold Rush to the real estate boom in Florida, Sondheim and Weidman’s complex, catchy, and darkly funny tale based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers chronicles the curdling of the American Dream.
From the team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures, Sondheim’s final finished work is brought to life in all its sharp, vaudevillian glory.
Age Guidance: 13+
Content Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Themes
Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.
We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.
Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!
| Saturday 23 March | 10–12 noon |
| Saturday 20 April | 10–12 noon |
| Saturday 18 May | 2.30–4.30pm |
| Thursday 20 June | 7.30–9.30 pm |
| Friday 19 July | 7.30–9.30 pm |
| Saturday 17 August | 10–12 noon |
| Wednesday 11 September | 7.30–9.30pm |
| Saturday 19 October | 2.30–4.30pm |
| Saturday 16 November | 10–12 noon |
| Saturday 14 December | 10–12 noon |
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.
At the dawn of the 20th century, two brothers driven by their dying father’s charge to seize the boundless opportunities of the New World set off to find their fortune. From the frenzy of the Gold Rush to the real estate boom in Florida, Sondheim and Weidman’s complex, catchy, and darkly funny tale based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers chronicles the curdling of the American Dream.
From the team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures, Sondheim’s final finished work is brought to life in all its sharp, vaudevillian glory.
Age Guidance: 13+
Content Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Themes
At the dawn of the 20th century, two brothers driven by their dying father’s charge to seize the boundless opportunities of the New World set off to find their fortune. From the frenzy of the Gold Rush to the real estate boom in Florida, Sondheim and Weidman’s complex, catchy, and darkly funny tale based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers chronicles the curdling of the American Dream.
From the team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures, Sondheim’s final finished work is brought to life in all its sharp, vaudevillian glory.
Age Guidance: 13+
Content Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Themes
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!
At the dawn of the 20th century, two brothers driven by their dying father’s charge to seize the boundless opportunities of the New World set off to find their fortune. From the frenzy of the Gold Rush to the real estate boom in Florida, Sondheim and Weidman’s complex, catchy, and darkly funny tale based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers chronicles the curdling of the American Dream.
From the team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures, Sondheim’s final finished work is brought to life in all its sharp, vaudevillian glory.
Age Guidance: 13+
Content Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Themes
At the dawn of the 20th century, two brothers driven by their dying father’s charge to seize the boundless opportunities of the New World set off to find their fortune. From the frenzy of the Gold Rush to the real estate boom in Florida, Sondheim and Weidman’s complex, catchy, and darkly funny tale based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers chronicles the curdling of the American Dream.
From the team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures, Sondheim’s final finished work is brought to life in all its sharp, vaudevillian glory.
Age Guidance: 13+
Content Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Themes