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Sunday lunchtime concert: Lior Solomons Wise Trio @ Highgate Society

Sep 29 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

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Sunday lunchtime concert: Lior Solomons Wise Trio

Sunday 29th September 2024
12 noon (doors open 11.45 am)
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £15 including a glass of Buck’s Fizz
Booking through Ticket Tailor – click here.

We are delighted to welcome back Lior (on the piano), Jonah (on drums) and Ed (on bass) for another delightful jam session. You may remember that we first heard them back in January this year. They will be playing old jazz favourites but also some of their own compositions.

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The Boys From Syracuse @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

“If it’s good enough for Shakespeare, it’s good enough for us.”

Rodgers and Hart’s classic 1938 musical comedy adaptation of The Comedy of Errors returns to the London stage for its debut at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, in a madcap tale of mistaken identity, danger and romance in ancient Greece!

Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio, arrive in Ephesus as part of a long search for their respective identical twins from whom they were separated as children during a shipwreck. But citizens of Syracuse caught in Ephesus are subject to the death penalty. As fate has it, there’s another Antipholus who’s an established citizen of Ephesus, served by another Dromio. Confusions multiply as wives are baffled by husbands, one twin is wrongly jailed and Antipholus of Syracuse falls in love with his wife’s sister – or does he?

Arguably Rodgers and Hart’s best, the score includes the hit songs Falling in Love with Love; This Can’t Be Love and Sing for Your Supper.

Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Lorenz Hart; Book by George Abbott

Directed by Mark Giesser

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

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Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society

Sep 30 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

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 26^th

COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society

Oct 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

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Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society

Oct 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

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Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society

Oct 7 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

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 26^th

COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Magic at the Gatehouse @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Join us, once a season, for an evening of Magic at the Gatehouse presented by an exciting line-up of top magicians. Witness miracles manifest before your eyes in an intimate theatre that puts you at the heart of the magic.

Featuring Harry De Cruz, Pete Heat, Jack Rhodes, and Sergio Barros!

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Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society

Oct 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

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Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Do psychopaths rule the world? How do we define normal? Are you friends with a psychopath? Are you worried YOU might be one?

Fifteen years has passed since he embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work, The Psychopath Test, and now renowned journalist, filmmaker, and author Jon Ronson reopens the case with exclusive anecdotes and fresh reflections, taking you on a thrilling exploration of madness and the elusive psychopathic mind.

Join Jon in 2024 for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy. In an age where society’s rationality is called into question, Jon will deliver an evening of incisive inquiry, seasoned with his trademark wit and profound insights.

Featuring mystery special guests central to the story but not found in the original edition of the book. Their extraordinary tales are brimming with twists and turns, and the less you know about them, the better. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of revelation and intrigue.

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Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society

Oct 14 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

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 26^th

COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Migrants: UK from 500 to 2024 @ Highgate Society

Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Migrants: UK from 500 to 2024

Wednesday 16th October 2024
7.30 pm (doors open 7.00 pm)
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom
Entry £7.50 including a glass of wine (£3 on Zoom)

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Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

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Thu

Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Fri

Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society

Oct 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Categories: 10A HS Hall Buzz Highgate Events Highgate Society

Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society

Oct 21 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

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 26^th

COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Lionesses 110% @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Maybury Productions and Chromolume
present

LIONESSES 110%

The Women’s Football Musical

A rehearsed reading with songs.

Three generations of passionate women battle for the right to play football, breaking the shackles placed on them by a hostile society. Two friends must choose between love and money if they are to triumph in the World Cup. A love affair… with football.

A new musical based on true events set over three timelines from the First World War through to the near future with the same characters negotiating the trials and tribulations of being a woman in each era trying to survive and play the beautiful game.

Lionesses 110% illustrates in words and music the struggle of women’s football over the last 110 years.

Composer and Instigator: Andrea Vicari

Andrea Vicari lectures at London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Theatre work includes music for Austerity-The-Playbook with Mark O’ Thomas (head of LAMDA) performed at Northern Stage and Hoxton Hall. Previously Mark and Andrea worked on the musical Chet Baker Speedball premiered at the Oval Theatre and London Jazz Festival.

“Distinctive and original compositions..she’s something special” – BBC Radio 2

“A considerable compositional talent” – The Times

Book & Lyrics: Andrea Vicari & Dorian Lockett with additional material by Kevin Day

Running Time: 2hr20 (including interval)

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Tue

Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Thu

Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Fri

Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society

Oct 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Categories: 10A HS Hall Buzz Highgate Events Highgate Society

Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Vodka with Stalin @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that.

The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her?

“A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023.

Running Time: 2 hours including interval

Reviews for Vodka with Stalin

“Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal.”
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror

“I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting.”
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe

“Deeply researched and compelling.”
Mary Conway, Morning Star

“Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters.”
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe

“As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters.”
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine

“An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative.”
All That Dazzles

“A compelling historical drama.”
London Pub Theatres

“An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement.”
Nick Cohen

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society

Oct 28 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

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 26^th

COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

Categories: 10A HS Hall Buzz Highgate Events

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Tue

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett

“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”

Celebrity influencers, protein shake peddlers, diet pill pushers… we tell ourselves it’s a modern phenomenon. But is it really?

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+

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Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett

“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”

Celebrity influencers, protein shake peddlers, diet pill pushers… we tell ourselves it’s a modern phenomenon. But is it really?

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+

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Upstairs at The Gatehouse

31

Thu

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett

“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”

Celebrity influencers, protein shake peddlers, diet pill pushers… we tell ourselves it’s a modern phenomenon. But is it really?

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+

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Fri

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett

“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”

Celebrity influencers, protein shake peddlers, diet pill pushers… we tell ourselves it’s a modern phenomenon. But is it really?

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+

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Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society

Nov 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

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Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Nov 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett

“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”

Celebrity influencers, protein shake peddlers, diet pill pushers… we tell ourselves it’s a modern phenomenon. But is it really?

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+

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Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett

“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”

Celebrity influencers, protein shake peddlers, diet pill pushers… we tell ourselves it’s a modern phenomenon. But is it really?

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+

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The Piaf Story @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

After a sold out performance Upstairs at the Gatehouse in February, Susan Black returns with THE PIAF STORY to relate the anecdotes and sing the songs that changed the course of Edith Piaf’s career.

From the slums of Paris Bellville as a street singer to the top of Eiffel Tower in the last year of her life singing Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, Susan takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of this remarkable woman’s life whose voice and legacy for over 100 years still have an impact on our modern day society.

www.thepiafstory.com

Susan Black is a singer songwriter of many genres who has appeared at some of the top theatres and venues in London including Jermyn St Theatre, London Coliseum, Cadogan Hall and The Royal Albert Hall where she appeared alongside Dame Shirley Bassey and Beverly Knight for Rocco Buonvino’s production Beatles Go Classical with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

She also supported the late Robin Gibb at The London Palladium, Toyah Wilcox at Leicester Theatre, and Sylvester Stallone for a special Q&A at Manchester Arena. Earlier in her career, she created a one woman show with original material which won her an award at The Edinburgh Festival and then many appearances on the late Paul O’Grady’s Lily Savage theatre shows where she would include some Piaf songs in her repertoire. It was the audience’s overwhelming response to these songs that inspired Susan to learn more about Piaf’s life which eventually led to The Piaf Story

Running Time: 90 minutes

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Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society

Nov 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30

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Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society

Nov 4 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

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 26^th

COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Tue

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Stephen Leslie Productions
presents
FAST
by Kate Barton and Stephen Bennett

“How far would you go to find the perfect cure?”

Celebrity influencers, protein shake peddlers, diet pill pushers… we tell ourselves it’s a modern phenomenon. But is it really?

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+

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Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse