Helped by his aristocratic lover Edwina Mountbatten, cabaret singer “Hutch” has become Britain’s first black superstar – but a gossip columnist hints at their affair in the Sunday People. In the libel case which follows, Edwina is ordered to appear in court to deny ever having met Hutch. But despite her public denial, Hutch’s records are no longer on the airwaves. Edwina encourages him to go and see the BBC’s Director of Variety – a budding songwriter called Eric Maschwitz. Hutch takes Eric’s as-yet-unknown song These Foolish Things and turns it into a massive hit. The BBC embargo ends – but so too does Hutch’s hope of achieving national recognition.
Highgate Society Autumn Social 10a, £5 on door, 6.30-8 pm, welcome autumn and the changing season with a glass of wine, chat to your neighbours, all welcome
Helped by his aristocratic lover Edwina Mountbatten, cabaret singer “Hutch” has become Britain’s first black superstar – but a gossip columnist hints at their affair in the Sunday People. In the libel case which follows, Edwina is ordered to appear in court to deny ever having met Hutch. But despite her public denial, Hutch’s records are no longer on the airwaves. Edwina encourages him to go and see the BBC’s Director of Variety – a budding songwriter called Eric Maschwitz. Hutch takes Eric’s as-yet-unknown song These Foolish Things and turns it into a massive hit. The BBC embargo ends – but so too does Hutch’s hope of achieving national recognition.
Helped by his aristocratic lover Edwina Mountbatten, cabaret singer “Hutch” has become Britain’s first black superstar – but a gossip columnist hints at their affair in the Sunday People. In the libel case which follows, Edwina is ordered to appear in court to deny ever having met Hutch. But despite her public denial, Hutch’s records are no longer on the airwaves. Edwina encourages him to go and see the BBC’s Director of Variety – a budding songwriter called Eric Maschwitz. Hutch takes Eric’s as-yet-unknown song These Foolish Things and turns it into a massive hit. The BBC embargo ends – but so too does Hutch’s hope of achieving national recognition.
Helped by his aristocratic lover Edwina Mountbatten, cabaret singer “Hutch” has become Britain’s first black superstar – but a gossip columnist hints at their affair in the Sunday People. In the libel case which follows, Edwina is ordered to appear in court to deny ever having met Hutch. But despite her public denial, Hutch’s records are no longer on the airwaves. Edwina encourages him to go and see the BBC’s Director of Variety – a budding songwriter called Eric Maschwitz. Hutch takes Eric’s as-yet-unknown song These Foolish Things and turns it into a massive hit. The BBC embargo ends – but so too does Hutch’s hope of achieving national recognition.
The original hippy musical HAIR made its debut on the London stage in Autumn 1968.
Fifty years on, some of the original cast members get back together to talk about their experience of being in the very first rock musical.
Paul Nicholas, Annabel Leventon and Peter Straker have all gone on to be major stars in British theatre.
We are hoping that other cast members from HAIR will join Paul, Annabel and Peter. Come and listen to them talk about that wonderful period of love and peace. Help us recreate the Age of Aquarius and Let The Sunshine In!
There will also be a few old film clips to remind everyone what a hippy happy time we enjoyed in the Swinging Sixties.
Hosted by John Plews
The inspiring true story of football’s greatest ever underdogs.
Set in the early years of Association Football, The Giant Killers follows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers who defied all odds to become the first working-class team in the country to play in the FA Cup. Left tired and despondent from the cotton famine of the 1870s, this small group of northern lads found pride and hope in a game that up until then had been reserved for the upper classes. Darwen FC rose up against prevailing social prejudice and the might of the Football Association, to earn a place in history as the first real ‘giant-killers’ in English football, and take on the “poshest team of all” – The Old Etonians. Scoring a massive moral victory for all working class people, the team proved that passion and spirit is worth more than wealth and privilege. When the Battlefield is the football pitch, everyone is equal. The Giant Killers is an absorbing, heartfelt story of a town that came together to achieve the impossible and win the respect of the nation. A rip-roaring evening out, whether you know the off-side rule or not!
Directed by Andrew Loudon (director of the West End productions of Carries War, Little Women and Cool Hand Luke).
Recommended Age 12+
★★★★★
“Enthrals from start to finish. A real belter – and not just for footie fans.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★★
“A remarkable and entertaining show.”
British Theatre Guide
★★★★★
“Fascinating. Absorbing.”
One4 review
★★★★★
“Edge of the seat stuff. High quality theatre!”
Edinburgh Guide
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
The inspiring true story of football’s greatest ever underdogs.
Set in the early years of Association Football, The Giant Killers follows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers who defied all odds to become the first working-class team in the country to play in the FA Cup. Left tired and despondent from the cotton famine of the 1870s, this small group of northern lads found pride and hope in a game that up until then had been reserved for the upper classes. Darwen FC rose up against prevailing social prejudice and the might of the Football Association, to earn a place in history as the first real ‘giant-killers’ in English football, and take on the “poshest team of all” – The Old Etonians. Scoring a massive moral victory for all working class people, the team proved that passion and spirit is worth more than wealth and privilege. When the Battlefield is the football pitch, everyone is equal. The Giant Killers is an absorbing, heartfelt story of a town that came together to achieve the impossible and win the respect of the nation. A rip-roaring evening out, whether you know the off-side rule or not!
Directed by Andrew Loudon (director of the West End productions of Carries War, Little Women and Cool Hand Luke).
Recommended Age 12+
★★★★★
“Enthrals from start to finish. A real belter – and not just for footie fans.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★★
“A remarkable and entertaining show.”
British Theatre Guide
★★★★★
“Fascinating. Absorbing.”
One4 review
★★★★★
“Edge of the seat stuff. High quality theatre!”
Edinburgh Guide
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
The inspiring true story of football’s greatest ever underdogs.
Set in the early years of Association Football, The Giant Killers follows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers who defied all odds to become the first working-class team in the country to play in the FA Cup. Left tired and despondent from the cotton famine of the 1870s, this small group of northern lads found pride and hope in a game that up until then had been reserved for the upper classes. Darwen FC rose up against prevailing social prejudice and the might of the Football Association, to earn a place in history as the first real ‘giant-killers’ in English football, and take on the “poshest team of all” – The Old Etonians. Scoring a massive moral victory for all working class people, the team proved that passion and spirit is worth more than wealth and privilege. When the Battlefield is the football pitch, everyone is equal. The Giant Killers is an absorbing, heartfelt story of a town that came together to achieve the impossible and win the respect of the nation. A rip-roaring evening out, whether you know the off-side rule or not!
Directed by Andrew Loudon (director of the West End productions of Carries War, Little Women and Cool Hand Luke).
Recommended Age 12+
★★★★★
“Enthrals from start to finish. A real belter – and not just for footie fans.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★★
“A remarkable and entertaining show.”
British Theatre Guide
★★★★★
“Fascinating. Absorbing.”
One4 review
★★★★★
“Edge of the seat stuff. High quality theatre!”
Edinburgh Guide
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
The inspiring true story of football’s greatest ever underdogs.
Set in the early years of Association Football, The Giant Killers follows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers who defied all odds to become the first working-class team in the country to play in the FA Cup. Left tired and despondent from the cotton famine of the 1870s, this small group of northern lads found pride and hope in a game that up until then had been reserved for the upper classes. Darwen FC rose up against prevailing social prejudice and the might of the Football Association, to earn a place in history as the first real ‘giant-killers’ in English football, and take on the “poshest team of all” – The Old Etonians. Scoring a massive moral victory for all working class people, the team proved that passion and spirit is worth more than wealth and privilege. When the Battlefield is the football pitch, everyone is equal. The Giant Killers is an absorbing, heartfelt story of a town that came together to achieve the impossible and win the respect of the nation. A rip-roaring evening out, whether you know the off-side rule or not!
Directed by Andrew Loudon (director of the West End productions of Carries War, Little Women and Cool Hand Luke).
Recommended Age 12+
★★★★★
“Enthrals from start to finish. A real belter – and not just for footie fans.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★★
“A remarkable and entertaining show.”
British Theatre Guide
★★★★★
“Fascinating. Absorbing.”
One4 review
★★★★★
“Edge of the seat stuff. High quality theatre!”
Edinburgh Guide
Come and see what goes on at the Highgate Society at 10A South Grove, N6
The inspiring true story of football’s greatest ever underdogs.
Set in the early years of Association Football, The Giant Killers follows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers who defied all odds to become the first working-class team in the country to play in the FA Cup. Left tired and despondent from the cotton famine of the 1870s, this small group of northern lads found pride and hope in a game that up until then had been reserved for the upper classes. Darwen FC rose up against prevailing social prejudice and the might of the Football Association, to earn a place in history as the first real ‘giant-killers’ in English football, and take on the “poshest team of all” – The Old Etonians. Scoring a massive moral victory for all working class people, the team proved that passion and spirit is worth more than wealth and privilege. When the Battlefield is the football pitch, everyone is equal. The Giant Killers is an absorbing, heartfelt story of a town that came together to achieve the impossible and win the respect of the nation. A rip-roaring evening out, whether you know the off-side rule or not!
Directed by Andrew Loudon (director of the West End productions of Carries War, Little Women and Cool Hand Luke).
Recommended Age 12+
★★★★★
“Enthrals from start to finish. A real belter – and not just for footie fans.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★★
“A remarkable and entertaining show.”
British Theatre Guide
★★★★★
“Fascinating. Absorbing.”
One4 review
★★★★★
“Edge of the seat stuff. High quality theatre!”
Edinburgh Guide
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Come and see what goes on at the Highgate Society at 10A South Grove, N6
The inspiring true story of football’s greatest ever underdogs.
Set in the early years of Association Football, The Giant Killers follows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers who defied all odds to become the first working-class team in the country to play in the FA Cup. Left tired and despondent from the cotton famine of the 1870s, this small group of northern lads found pride and hope in a game that up until then had been reserved for the upper classes. Darwen FC rose up against prevailing social prejudice and the might of the Football Association, to earn a place in history as the first real ‘giant-killers’ in English football, and take on the “poshest team of all” – The Old Etonians. Scoring a massive moral victory for all working class people, the team proved that passion and spirit is worth more than wealth and privilege. When the Battlefield is the football pitch, everyone is equal. The Giant Killers is an absorbing, heartfelt story of a town that came together to achieve the impossible and win the respect of the nation. A rip-roaring evening out, whether you know the off-side rule or not!
Directed by Andrew Loudon (director of the West End productions of Carries War, Little Women and Cool Hand Luke).
Recommended Age 12+
★★★★★
“Enthrals from start to finish. A real belter – and not just for footie fans.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★★
“A remarkable and entertaining show.”
British Theatre Guide
★★★★★
“Fascinating. Absorbing.”
One4 review
★★★★★
“Edge of the seat stuff. High quality theatre!”
Edinburgh Guide
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.
We’d love to welcome you to our annual exhibition at Lauderdale House.
Please note that opening days and times may vary, so contact the venue for more details or see our website: https://www.highgatewatercolour.org.uk/
Weekend opening days Sundays 4th and 11th November. Private View Friday 2nd November
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Telephone: 020 8348 8716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Are you thinking of buying a new car? Is now the time to think electric?
On 15thNovember the Highgate Society Sustainable Living Group will be hosting an informative evening on the subject of electric vehicles (EVs) Spaces are limited so please register on Event Brite here.
The UK government, in common with many other national governments has ruled that by 2040 there will be no more sales of new conventional petrol or diesel passenger vehicles. All major car manufacturers now have electric models, and EV registrations have soared from 3,500 in 2013 to 166,000 by August 2018. A surge in the number of charging points has accompanied the rise in vehicles – by August 2018 there were over 17,000 of them.
But there are so many questions if you are considering purchasing an electric vehicle. What are the ranges of the latest model – how many miles can you go on a full charge? How do I get a home charger installed? What if I don’t have off-street parking? And what about public charging – how long does it take to charge compared to filling up with petrol? Will an electric vehicle save money compared to a conventional car – what are the subsidies and incentives provided by national and local government and how does the cost of charging compare to the cost of petrol? We’ll be aiming to provide some useful answers and good sources of further information at our event on 15thNovember.
Our early discussions on this topic within the Highgate Society, and with others concerned about our local community have raised some concerns about the widespread uptake of electric vehicles. Will it lead to more people concreting over their front-gardens? What are the parking space implications? Are public charging points cluttering up our pavements? And how far do electric vehicles go in addressing concerns about air pollution, climate change and congestion?
James Lamond -of the EVExperience Centre will firstly tell you about the electric models on the market and about charging them
Siân Berry – Co-leader of the Green Party will talk about what the UK and London Governments are doing
Joe Baker – Low Carbon officer at Haringey Council will tell you about Haringey’s work to increase electric vehicle take up
There will be refreshments and a panel discussion of questions from the audience.
James Lamond will have his electric vehicle outside to show to people too.
The evening will be held at 10a South Grove from 7.00pm to 9.30pm and all are welcome.
In this, his penultimate play, Ibsen explores the effects of hubris on his eponymous character and those around him. Written in the naturalistic style, which was in great favour amongst playwrights of the time, it explores the rise and fall of a man of humble origins – John Gabriel is the son of a miner – who rose to prominence as a banker and financial advisor to the wealthy citizens of his home town and then through greed and ambition is disgraced and brings shame on himself and
his family. In this, as in many of his plays, although Borkman is the central character around whom the action revolves, it is the females in his life who have true strength. It is they who recognise reality and control the final outcome of the story. Though apparently bleak the play offers hope for the future and acknowledges that life goes on, carried forward by the next generation.