“I think very few people are completely normal really deep down in their private lives.”

Join us on Waterlow Park’s beautiful Tea Lawn this summer as Shooting Stars Theatre Company return for Lauderdale House’s Open Air Summer Season.

This year’s Theatre on the Tea Lawn performance is Private Lives, Noël Coward’s classic comedy of passion, romance, anger, laughter and love… The stage is set for a battle of the sexes when divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, find themselves unwittingly thrown together again. Bring a picnic and enjoy the wit of one of England’s most famous playwrights whilst relaxing in the summer sunshine!

Early Bird Tickets
Book by 24 June to enjoy discounted Early Bird ticket prices; standard tickets for just £14, concessions for £12 and family tickets for £45.

Private Lives will be performed outside on the Tea Lawn on 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26 and 28 July. The Tea Lawn will be open from 6pm for pre theatre picnic/drinks, with performances kicking off at 7pm. Tickets on the door: standard at £17, concession at £15, family tickets at £57.

Join us in pretty Waterlow Park for some FREE live music on the Tea Lawn.

This Sunday we are joined by The Meritus Collective, a young and dynamic group of musicians who share a passion for chamber music. They are one of Lauderdale House’s resident ensembles, and are a highly experienced group of musicians. Members have trained at most of the major conservatoires in Britain and between them have performed all around the world and for orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Relax on the grass with a hotdog and a cold drink while you enjoy family-friendly live music as part of our ongoing Sundial Sundays season.

For this performance the musicians will be John Cuthbert: Piano | Jade Brightwell on Violin | James Greenfield: Cello.

The Meritus Collective will perform between 2.30 and 4.30pm on 29 July. All sessions are free to attend and open to everyone.

See the full programme of Sundial Sunday performances here.

Sundial Sundays have been generously sponsored by the Co-op Community Fund.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a FREE lunchtime concert at Lauderdale House! Take a break at lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident musicians; pianist Stephen Hose and chamber ensemble The Meritus Collective.

4th September – Chamber Ensemble

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

Organ Recital at St Joseph’s Church. Look at the poster here Organ Recitals 2018

Thursday 5th July

7.30 – 9pm

Organ recital, choral singing and poetry mixed programme St Joseph’s Church, Highgate Hill, N19 5NE

Free, but donations welcome www.stjosephshighgate.org.uk

The beautiful 15th century Lauderdale House is at the south end of Highgate High Street. It is set in gorgeous Waterlow Park and next door is the famous Highgate Cemetery.

Artisan Market

MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER & DECEMBER
SECOND SUNDAY 11AM-5PM

Duck Pond Market is back at Lauderdale House for quarterly 2017 markets with the best local artists, crafters, food producers and ethical businesses. There are locally made arts & crafts, gifts, vintage, homewares and clothing.

A tempting choice of locally made food to take home. London Craft Club host craft workshops for both adults and children. They also offer FREE crafting for children. Musicians perform live.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

Chickenshed comes to Lauderdale House with their hugely popular show Tales from the Shed.

This interactive performance is full of colourful puppets, live songs and enchanting stories. Every show is fun, extremely engaging an includes plenty of music and magic. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations, make lots of noise and be part of the story. Performers and audience share the same space with some of Chickenshed’s much loved characters – from Can-Can the beautiful bird to laid back Lion Down and The Thing That Goes Blurgh! Tales from the Shed is perfect for young children and fun for the whole family.

Tales from the Shed takes place at Lauderdale House on 15 September 2018, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for children up to age 6.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a FREE lunchtime concert at Lauderdale House! Take a break at lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident musicians; pianist Stephen Hose and chamber ensemble The Meritus Collective. 

18th September – Piano Recital with pianist Stephen Hose

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

Insieme: Last of the Summer Wine Concert at Lauderdale House on September 23rd 6.30pm Its now possible to pre-order your interval drinks in the cafe at Lauderdale House. Tickets: https://lauderdalehouse.ticketsolve.com/shows/873594622 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a FREE lunchtime concert at Lauderdale House! Take a break at lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident musicians; pianist Stephen Hose and chamber ensemble The Meritus Collective. 

2nd October 2018 – chamber ensemble, The Meritus Collective

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

Jazz in the House returns for a new season of informal evening concerts this Autumn, with big names playing alongside Lauderdale favourites. Expect modern, world-class jazz in a beautiful historic setting.

The Autumn Jazz in the House season kicks off on Thursday 11 October with the Nigel Price Quartet. The bar will be open from 8pm and the music begins at 8.30pm.

Season Tickets:
Book your season ticket by 15 September to see all nine shows for just £73 (full price £103)! Limited numbers of season tickets are available, so book now to make sure you don’t miss out. To book a season ticket, simply add standard tickets to all nine shows in the season to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied (subject to availability). Or call the box office on 0208 348 8716.

One Moment In Time Theatre present their own version of the classic folk tale The Enormous Turnip – but with a magical twist! We follow the tale of a young girl called Rosie who dreams of carving a special turnip lantern for the Festival of Light. To plant and harvest the turnip, Rosie will need plenty of help from the audience, her animal friends and one small but very important gnome! Little does Rosie know how absolutely enormous her turnip will grow!

“The show was completely magical and the puppetry exquisite. The children were hooked from the outset.”
– Samantha Lane, artistic director, Little Angel Theatre, London

Using beautiful puppetry and engaging story-telling, this performance captivates children’s attention as the action on stage unfolds. The Enormous Turnip is perfect for young children and fun for the whole family.

The Enormous Turnip takes place at Lauderdale House on 13 October, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for children aged 2 and up.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a FREE lunchtime concert at Lauderdale House! Take a break at lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident musicians; pianist Stephen Hose and chamber ensemble The Meritus Collective. 

Our next lunchtime concerts will be:

• 16 October – piano recital
• 6 November – chamber ensemble
• 20 November – piano recital
• 4 December – chamber ensemble
• 18 December – piano recital

Join us at the free lunchtime concerts on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1:15 pm until 2 pm. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

Roots Blues and Songs for Lovers

Jazz in the House returns for a new season of informal evening concerts this Autumn, with big names playing alongside Lauderdale favourites. Expect modern, world-class jazz in a beautiful historic setting.

Carol Grimes will be performing an array of jazz music alongside a talented band on musicians:

Annie Whitehead on Trombone | Alison Rayner on Double Bass | Winston Clifford on Drums | Jessica Lauren on Piano.

Carol Grimes performs live as part of Jazz in the House on Thursday 18 October. The bar will be open from 8pm and the music begins at 8.30pm.

Season Tickets:
Book your season ticket by 15 September to see all nine shows for just £73 (full price £103)! Limited numbers of season tickets are available, so book now to make sure you don’t miss out. To book a season ticket, simply add standard tickets to all nine shows in the season to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied (subject to availability). Or call the box office on 0208 348 8716.

Carol Grimes (Vocals) | Annie Whitehead (Trombone) | Alison Rayner (Bass) | Jessica Lauren (Piano) | Winston Clifford (Drums)

From teenage street busking to albums recorded in Nashville and Memphis, singer and poet Carol Grimes is a truly unique presence on the British scene. She performs Roots Blues and Songs for Lovers alongside a group of talented musicians.

“Her mix of haunted nostalgia and jubilant earthiness is as powerful and enjoyable as ever” – The Guardian

Jazz in the House returns for a new season of informal evening concerts this Autumn, with big names playing alongside Lauderdale favourites. Expect modern, world-class jazz in a beautiful historic setting.

Carol Grimes performs live as part of Jazz in the House on Thursday 18 October. The bar will be open from 8pm and the music begins at 8.30pm.