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Nov
7
Thu
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Jazz in the House: Pete Horsfall Quintet feat. Giacomo Smith @ Lauderdale House
Nov 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Award winning trumpet player and vocalist Pete Horsfall joins us for a very special evening performance

Pete’s unique engagement and eclectic approach to the jazz tradition has seen him featured regularly as a guest on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM. As a trumpet soloist he has performed at a huge array of prestigious venues and festivals throughout the world including London’s Royal Albert Hall, New York’s Lincoln Center, Paris’ Duc Des Lombards, The North Sea Jazz Festival and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club amongst many others.

Pete has performed and recorded with acts including Kansas Smitty’s, Guy Barker, Jamie Cullum, Clare Teal,  Kurt Elling, Jim Mullen, De La Soul, DJ Premier and Friendly Fires. As a passionate jazz educator, Pete has led workshops and masterclasses at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Nov
8
Fri
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
9
Sat
Clean Up Highgate @ Highgate Society
Nov 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Nov 9 @ 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.

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
10
Sun
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 10 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
11
Mon
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society
Nov 11 @ 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 26th

                            COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

That Boy Has No Shoes @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 11 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Voila! Festival 2024 and Lara van Huyssteen present THAT BOY HAS NO SHOES.

Following a four-star run at Camden Fringe 2024, THAT BOY HAS NO SHOES, “an immersive and emotional” performance comes to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for one night only as part of Voila! Festival. 

South African theatre maker, Lara van Huyssteen, reflects on the horrors of Apartheid from the perspective of a young person who was born in the democracy. With folksong and narrative storytelling, this “poignant production” highlights riots, forced removals, and protests that shaped the cultural and economic landscapes of democratic South Africa.

On four illuminated plinths appear an axe, an eviction notice, a passbook, and a camera who each take their turn with the microphone. In the performanceLara facilitates the space and the objects become repositories for the Apartheid struggle; they tell stories of who they saw, what they did, and where they were left behind. The result is “compelling” and “powerful”.

Praise for THAT BOY HAS NO SHOES:

 

★★★★
“Instructive, moving and horrific
EVERYTHING THEATRE

 

★★★★
“Thought-provoking
THE REVIEWS HUB

 

★★★★
“An interesting work of art, That Boy Has No Shoes is a moving retrospective
A YOUNG(ISH) PERSPECTIVE

Created and performed by Lara van Huyssteen.

Featuring the voices of Stellenbosch University drama students, recorded in 2022. 

Running time: 60 mins | Age guidance: 16+

Trigger warningsA prolonged blackout, strobe lights, and loud noises. Audio descriptions of racism, violence, and death. Viewers may be disturbed by sensitive imagery. 

Nov
12
Tue
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Annie’s Yoga in Highgate @ Highgate United Reformed Church
Nov 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The class is suitable for beginners and is friendly and inclusive. Style is Hatha yoga with various influences – gentle, but still delivering strength and flexibility.   Come and try a class to enhance your sense of wellbeing, release stress and tension and to experience deep relaxation. Mats provided, free parking (for now, but check signs!) no need to book – just turn up. The class is in the beautiful church – it’s set back a bit and has big blue doors. The class is mixed level/mixed ability/mixed age. I am a registered BWY teacher and fully insured. For more info about me/my yoga, have a look at my website 

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
13
Wed
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
14
Thu
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
15
Fri
Exhibition. My Places, Our World: An exhibition of paintings by Dee Mclean @ Highgate Gallery
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Dee McLean: My Places, Our World

Nature may look chaotic, but it is very well organised and we mess with it at our peril.
Highgate Gallery 15-28 November 2024

London artist Dee McLean is set to unveil her poignant trilogy ‘My Places’, a compelling series of paintings and
books that explore the profound effects of global warming on locations dear to her heart. This work journeys
from her home near Hampstead Heath in London, through Louisiana in the US where she worked for part of
her career, to Alberta, Canada, where her daughter Tor lives. She explores how they are all intimately
linked by the changing global climate.

The inception of this trilogy was sparked by a visit to Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, in November 2016.
Witnessing first-hand one of the stark environmental changes due to global warming, the reduction of sea ice,
deeply influenced her work. This trip marked the beginning of McLean’s exploration into the impact of climate
change on her cherished places, from extreme rainfall in Britain to rising sea levels in Louisiana and wildfires
and glacial melt in Alberta.
Her art takes its vision from the geology, flora and fauna of each place, looking to capture the ephemeral
nature of these environments through the lens of climate change. The paintings are a direct response to
the immersive beauty and high value of our ecosystems.
Dee McLean’s background in art and science uniquely positions her to create this impactful work. She
studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and pursued a career in Medical and Scientific Illustration.
Now, she merges her love of science and art in ‘My Places’, aiming to inspire others to recognize their
role in environmental conservation.
McLean has most recently exhibited at Highgate Gallery, London; studioMV, Louisiana and The Jasper
Yellowhead Museum, Canada.
All McLean’s projects have a local charity attached to them. Donations will be made to Heath Hands, the voluntary
organisation on Hampstead Heath and the Jasper Community Team Society who are supporting the community in
one of her ‘Places’, Jasper, Alberta, where a ferocious wildfire, driven by the climate crisis, has recently destroyed.
30% of homes and businesses in the small mountain town. For further information about both these groups go to:
www.heath-hands.org.uk and www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca
Dee Mclean. My Places, Our World an exhibition of paintings
Gallery open: Wed to Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat 10.00 – 16.00, Sun 10.00 – 16.00

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Dee McClean: My Places, Our World @ Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
Nov 15 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

London artist Dee McLean is set to unveil her poignant trilogy ‘My Places’, a compelling series of paintings and
books that explore the profound effects of global warming on locations dear to her heart. This work journeys
from her home near Hampstead Heath in London, through Louisiana in the US where she worked for part of
her career, to Alberta, Canada, where her daughter Tor lives. She explores how they are all intimately
linked by the changing global climate.
The inception of this trilogy was sparked by a visit to Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, in November 2016.
Witnessing first-hand one of the stark environmental changes due to global warming, the reduction of sea ice,
deeply influenced her work. This trip marked the beginning of McLean’s exploration into the impact of climate
change on her cherished places, from extreme rainfall in Britain to rising sea levels in Louisiana and wildfires
and glacial melt in Alberta.
Her art takes its vision from the geology, flora and fauna of each place, looking to capture the ephemeral
nature of these environments through the lens of climate change. The paintings are a direct response to
the immersive beauty and high value of our ecosystems.
Dee McLean’s background in art and science uniquely positions her to create this impactful work. She
studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and pursued a career in Medical and Scientific Illustration.
Now, she merges her love of science and art in ‘My Places’, aiming to inspire others to recognize their
role in environmental conservation.
McLean has most recently exhibited at Highgate Gallery, London; studioMV, Louisiana and The Jasper
Yellowhead Museum, Canada.
All McLean’s projects have a local charity attached to them. Donations will be made to Heath Hands, the voluntary
organisation on Hampstead Heath and the Jasper Community Team Society who are supporting the community in
one of her ‘Places’, Jasper, Alberta, where a ferocious wildfire, driven by the climate crisis, has recently destroyed.
30% of homes and businesses in the small mountain town. For further information about both these groups go to:
www.heath-hands.org.uk and www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca

 

Highgate Gallery is open:

Wed – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00

Sat & Sun: 10.00 – 16.00

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
16
Sat
Exhibition. My Places, Our World: An exhibition of paintings by Dee Mclean @ Highgate Gallery
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Dee McLean: My Places, Our World

Nature may look chaotic, but it is very well organised and we mess with it at our peril.
Highgate Gallery 15-28 November 2024

London artist Dee McLean is set to unveil her poignant trilogy ‘My Places’, a compelling series of paintings and
books that explore the profound effects of global warming on locations dear to her heart. This work journeys
from her home near Hampstead Heath in London, through Louisiana in the US where she worked for part of
her career, to Alberta, Canada, where her daughter Tor lives. She explores how they are all intimately
linked by the changing global climate.

The inception of this trilogy was sparked by a visit to Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, in November 2016.
Witnessing first-hand one of the stark environmental changes due to global warming, the reduction of sea ice,
deeply influenced her work. This trip marked the beginning of McLean’s exploration into the impact of climate
change on her cherished places, from extreme rainfall in Britain to rising sea levels in Louisiana and wildfires
and glacial melt in Alberta.
Her art takes its vision from the geology, flora and fauna of each place, looking to capture the ephemeral
nature of these environments through the lens of climate change. The paintings are a direct response to
the immersive beauty and high value of our ecosystems.
Dee McLean’s background in art and science uniquely positions her to create this impactful work. She
studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and pursued a career in Medical and Scientific Illustration.
Now, she merges her love of science and art in ‘My Places’, aiming to inspire others to recognize their
role in environmental conservation.
McLean has most recently exhibited at Highgate Gallery, London; studioMV, Louisiana and The Jasper
Yellowhead Museum, Canada.
All McLean’s projects have a local charity attached to them. Donations will be made to Heath Hands, the voluntary
organisation on Hampstead Heath and the Jasper Community Team Society who are supporting the community in
one of her ‘Places’, Jasper, Alberta, where a ferocious wildfire, driven by the climate crisis, has recently destroyed.
30% of homes and businesses in the small mountain town. For further information about both these groups go to:
www.heath-hands.org.uk and www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca
Dee Mclean. My Places, Our World an exhibition of paintings
Gallery open: Wed to Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat 10.00 – 16.00, Sun 10.00 – 16.00

Guerrilla Gardening
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our Guerrilla Gardening group has been busy with planning for 2024 since our evening workshop in November. Work has included a walk-about through the N6 area to survey 16 potential sites for our activities and developing a map with notes, so that we can assign actions (even if just monitoring) to each site.

We are now looking for people that can join us to grow this initiative. If you can help out at a gardening event (site clearing, pruning, planting), or might be interested in becoming a ‘champion’ for a particular site near you that needs care, or you simply want to know more, please do get in touch via the contact form on the website or by direct email to: infrastructure@highgatesociety.com. A member of the team will be in touch. You can also sign up to our occasional Guerrilla Gardening newsletter.

Meanwhile, the dates for gardening events have been fixed – see below – so do ‘save the date’ in your diary, if you are interested. We will provide further information as to the event activity and location, each month. Please note, some are evening events and they are not only Saturdays!

Saturday 23 March 10–12 noon
Saturday 20 April 10–12 noon
Saturday 18 May 2.30–4.30pm
Thursday 20 June 7.30–9.30 pm
Friday 19 July 7.30–9.30 pm
Saturday 17 August 10–12 noon
Wednesday 11 September 7.30–9.30pm
Saturday 19 October 2.30–4.30pm
Saturday 16 November 10–12 noon
Saturday 14 December 10–12 noon
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Nov 16 @ 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.

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Dee McClean: My Places, Our World @ Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
Nov 16 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

London artist Dee McLean is set to unveil her poignant trilogy ‘My Places’, a compelling series of paintings and
books that explore the profound effects of global warming on locations dear to her heart. This work journeys
from her home near Hampstead Heath in London, through Louisiana in the US where she worked for part of
her career, to Alberta, Canada, where her daughter Tor lives. She explores how they are all intimately
linked by the changing global climate.
The inception of this trilogy was sparked by a visit to Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, in November 2016.
Witnessing first-hand one of the stark environmental changes due to global warming, the reduction of sea ice,
deeply influenced her work. This trip marked the beginning of McLean’s exploration into the impact of climate
change on her cherished places, from extreme rainfall in Britain to rising sea levels in Louisiana and wildfires
and glacial melt in Alberta.
Her art takes its vision from the geology, flora and fauna of each place, looking to capture the ephemeral
nature of these environments through the lens of climate change. The paintings are a direct response to
the immersive beauty and high value of our ecosystems.
Dee McLean’s background in art and science uniquely positions her to create this impactful work. She
studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and pursued a career in Medical and Scientific Illustration.
Now, she merges her love of science and art in ‘My Places’, aiming to inspire others to recognize their
role in environmental conservation.
McLean has most recently exhibited at Highgate Gallery, London; studioMV, Louisiana and The Jasper
Yellowhead Museum, Canada.
All McLean’s projects have a local charity attached to them. Donations will be made to Heath Hands, the voluntary
organisation on Hampstead Heath and the Jasper Community Team Society who are supporting the community in
one of her ‘Places’, Jasper, Alberta, where a ferocious wildfire, driven by the climate crisis, has recently destroyed.
30% of homes and businesses in the small mountain town. For further information about both these groups go to:
www.heath-hands.org.uk and www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca

 

Highgate Gallery is open:

Wed – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00

Sat & Sun: 10.00 – 16.00

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
17
Sun
Exhibition. My Places, Our World: An exhibition of paintings by Dee Mclean @ Highgate Gallery
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Dee McLean: My Places, Our World

Nature may look chaotic, but it is very well organised and we mess with it at our peril.
Highgate Gallery 15-28 November 2024

London artist Dee McLean is set to unveil her poignant trilogy ‘My Places’, a compelling series of paintings and
books that explore the profound effects of global warming on locations dear to her heart. This work journeys
from her home near Hampstead Heath in London, through Louisiana in the US where she worked for part of
her career, to Alberta, Canada, where her daughter Tor lives. She explores how they are all intimately
linked by the changing global climate.

The inception of this trilogy was sparked by a visit to Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, in November 2016.
Witnessing first-hand one of the stark environmental changes due to global warming, the reduction of sea ice,
deeply influenced her work. This trip marked the beginning of McLean’s exploration into the impact of climate
change on her cherished places, from extreme rainfall in Britain to rising sea levels in Louisiana and wildfires
and glacial melt in Alberta.
Her art takes its vision from the geology, flora and fauna of each place, looking to capture the ephemeral
nature of these environments through the lens of climate change. The paintings are a direct response to
the immersive beauty and high value of our ecosystems.
Dee McLean’s background in art and science uniquely positions her to create this impactful work. She
studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and pursued a career in Medical and Scientific Illustration.
Now, she merges her love of science and art in ‘My Places’, aiming to inspire others to recognize their
role in environmental conservation.
McLean has most recently exhibited at Highgate Gallery, London; studioMV, Louisiana and The Jasper
Yellowhead Museum, Canada.
All McLean’s projects have a local charity attached to them. Donations will be made to Heath Hands, the voluntary
organisation on Hampstead Heath and the Jasper Community Team Society who are supporting the community in
one of her ‘Places’, Jasper, Alberta, where a ferocious wildfire, driven by the climate crisis, has recently destroyed.
30% of homes and businesses in the small mountain town. For further information about both these groups go to:
www.heath-hands.org.uk and www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca
Dee Mclean. My Places, Our World an exhibition of paintings
Gallery open: Wed to Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat 10.00 – 16.00, Sun 10.00 – 16.00

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Dee McClean: My Places, Our World @ Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

London artist Dee McLean is set to unveil her poignant trilogy ‘My Places’, a compelling series of paintings and
books that explore the profound effects of global warming on locations dear to her heart. This work journeys
from her home near Hampstead Heath in London, through Louisiana in the US where she worked for part of
her career, to Alberta, Canada, where her daughter Tor lives. She explores how they are all intimately
linked by the changing global climate.
The inception of this trilogy was sparked by a visit to Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, in November 2016.
Witnessing first-hand one of the stark environmental changes due to global warming, the reduction of sea ice,
deeply influenced her work. This trip marked the beginning of McLean’s exploration into the impact of climate
change on her cherished places, from extreme rainfall in Britain to rising sea levels in Louisiana and wildfires
and glacial melt in Alberta.
Her art takes its vision from the geology, flora and fauna of each place, looking to capture the ephemeral
nature of these environments through the lens of climate change. The paintings are a direct response to
the immersive beauty and high value of our ecosystems.
Dee McLean’s background in art and science uniquely positions her to create this impactful work. She
studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and pursued a career in Medical and Scientific Illustration.
Now, she merges her love of science and art in ‘My Places’, aiming to inspire others to recognize their
role in environmental conservation.
McLean has most recently exhibited at Highgate Gallery, London; studioMV, Louisiana and The Jasper
Yellowhead Museum, Canada.
All McLean’s projects have a local charity attached to them. Donations will be made to Heath Hands, the voluntary
organisation on Hampstead Heath and the Jasper Community Team Society who are supporting the community in
one of her ‘Places’, Jasper, Alberta, where a ferocious wildfire, driven by the climate crisis, has recently destroyed.
30% of homes and businesses in the small mountain town. For further information about both these groups go to:
www.heath-hands.org.uk and www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca

 

Highgate Gallery is open:

Wed – Fri: 13.00 – 17.00

Sat & Sun: 10.00 – 16.00

Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Nov 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fast @ Upstairs at The Gatehouse

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+

Nov
18
Mon
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Kung Fu Classes for Children (5.45) and Adults (6.30) @ Highgate Society
Nov 18 @ 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 26th

                            COME TO A FREE TRIAL CLASS!

Nov
19
Tue
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.

Annie’s Yoga in Highgate @ Highgate United Reformed Church
Nov 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The class is suitable for beginners and is friendly and inclusive. Style is Hatha yoga with various influences – gentle, but still delivering strength and flexibility.   Come and try a class to enhance your sense of wellbeing, release stress and tension and to experience deep relaxation. Mats provided, free parking (for now, but check signs!) no need to book – just turn up. The class is in the beautiful church – it’s set back a bit and has big blue doors. The class is mixed level/mixed ability/mixed age. I am a registered BWY teacher and fully insured. For more info about me/my yoga, have a look at my website 

Nov
20
Wed
Exhibition. My Places, Our World: An exhibition of paintings by Dee Mclean @ Highgate Gallery
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Dee McLean: My Places, Our World

Nature may look chaotic, but it is very well organised and we mess with it at our peril.
Highgate Gallery 15-28 November 2024

London artist Dee McLean is set to unveil her poignant trilogy ‘My Places’, a compelling series of paintings and
books that explore the profound effects of global warming on locations dear to her heart. This work journeys
from her home near Hampstead Heath in London, through Louisiana in the US where she worked for part of
her career, to Alberta, Canada, where her daughter Tor lives. She explores how they are all intimately
linked by the changing global climate.

The inception of this trilogy was sparked by a visit to Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, in November 2016.
Witnessing first-hand one of the stark environmental changes due to global warming, the reduction of sea ice,
deeply influenced her work. This trip marked the beginning of McLean’s exploration into the impact of climate
change on her cherished places, from extreme rainfall in Britain to rising sea levels in Louisiana and wildfires
and glacial melt in Alberta.
Her art takes its vision from the geology, flora and fauna of each place, looking to capture the ephemeral
nature of these environments through the lens of climate change. The paintings are a direct response to
the immersive beauty and high value of our ecosystems.
Dee McLean’s background in art and science uniquely positions her to create this impactful work. She
studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and pursued a career in Medical and Scientific Illustration.
Now, she merges her love of science and art in ‘My Places’, aiming to inspire others to recognize their
role in environmental conservation.
McLean has most recently exhibited at Highgate Gallery, London; studioMV, Louisiana and The Jasper
Yellowhead Museum, Canada.
All McLean’s projects have a local charity attached to them. Donations will be made to Heath Hands, the voluntary
organisation on Hampstead Heath and the Jasper Community Team Society who are supporting the community in
one of her ‘Places’, Jasper, Alberta, where a ferocious wildfire, driven by the climate crisis, has recently destroyed.
30% of homes and businesses in the small mountain town. For further information about both these groups go to:
www.heath-hands.org.uk and www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca
Dee Mclean. My Places, Our World an exhibition of paintings
Gallery open: Wed to Fri: 13.00 – 17.00, Sat 10.00 – 16.00, Sun 10.00 – 16.00

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2024 @ Lauderdale House

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group look forward to welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2024 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Camley Street Natural Park, Regent’s Canal, Stephens House & Gardens and Primrose Hill, plus landscapes from further afield. A colourful display of expressive floral paintings, contemplative Still Lifes, and curious scenes of the natural world will also be on show, with a Small Works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimum cost. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, we hope there will be something for all to enjoy.

To request an invitation to the Private View on 6 November, please email highgatewatercolour@gmail.com – come and meet the artists, and be the first to see the show!

Exhibiting Artists:
Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Christian Cook | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | Sue Lees | Brenda McDowell | Judith Pedersen | Maggie Pettigrew | Andrew Riley | Marilyn Southey | Morley Speed | Vanessa Whinney

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The exhibition is scheduled to open daily from 12noon–4pm, however it is important to check with Lauderdale House before your visit, as the exhibition may be closed at short notice. Contact Lauderdale House on 020 8348 8716.