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Enid Blyton – Noddy, Big-Ears, and Lashings of Controversy.
Wednesday 24 April

Virtually everybody of a certain age has read an Enid Blyton book. She was loved by children (except her younger daughter who hated her) but vilified by the BBC, teachers, critics and librarians.

She sold more than 600 million books, despite all her work being banned by the BBC and many libraries and schools for more than thirty years. She was accused of being a racist and of using such limited vocabulary that it actually hindered children’s reading progress.

Her love-life was interesting and she had numerous affairs including with her children’s nanny. She enjoyed playing golf so much that she bought a golf course near Swanage. She died of Alzheimer’s in 1968 aged 71, mourned by millions of readers all over the world.

Liz Grand (previous shows ‘The Second Best Bed’, ‘Where Is Mrs. Christie?’ and ‘Mrs. Churchill – My Life With Winston’) plays this remarkable and controversial woman and brings you her story.

★★★★★
“The show’s subject is brilliantly played by Liz Grand, already well-versed in portraying strong independent women.”
View From The Stalls

“Liz Grand delivers a great performance as Enid and manages to portray different aspects of her complex character: she is arrogant, and somewhat vindictive at times, more self-aware at others and ultimately rather pitiable.”
Behind The Arras

Running Time: 60 mins

The President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Anthony Connolly along with two fellow members, Toby Wiggins and Andrew James, will be curating a unique exhibition that goes to the heart of their reasons for making their work. Sixty new and unseen paintings, drawings and sculptures will form a dynamic dialogue that explores overlapping themes including personal memories, history, landscape, religion and a shared belief in the need for authenticity of spirit to be at the heart of the creative process.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed
Private View: Friday 12 April 2024 18:00-20:30

There will be an audience discussion chaired by Francis Beckett with Lords Peter Lilley and Neil Kinnock after a reading by professional actors of the play The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher at 2.30pm on Thursday 25th April at the Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre. The play is about how Mrs Thatcher first won and then lost the leadership of her party. Both Peter Lilley and Neil Kinnock will be able to offer their perspectives on the play and take questions from the audience.

The Annual Merry Mug Quiz

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Boden Press exhibition A Walk With Laurie is a collection of works inspired by his classic book As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning.
Jonathan Byrd is a guitarist specialising in classical and Spanish styles. He will be installed in the gallery to perform a bespoke piece inspired by the paintings on show.

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

Bear doesn’t like birthdays
He doesn’t like birthday parties or balloons
He doesn’t like birthday cards or songs or candles
In fact, Bear is quite sure he doesn’t like anything to do with birthdays at all

Mouse on the other hand is determined to show him all the joys a Birthday can offer. Will she succeed? 

An uplifting story of friendship, persistence, the importance of trying new things and letting go! Packed with memorable tunes and audience interaction it promises to be a joyful theatrical experience for young children and their families.

Suitable for ages 3+

Tuesday 21st May        1.30pm
Wednesday 22nd May 10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 23rd May       10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 24th May            11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 25th May        1.30pm
Sunday 26th May          11am, 1.30pm

Tuesday 28th May  11am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 29th May 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Thursday 30th May   11am, 1.30pm
Friday 31st May   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 1st June    11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 2nd June   11am, 1.30pm 

Tuesday 4th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 5th June  10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 6th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 7th June    10.30am, 1.30pm
Saturday 8th June   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 9th June   11am

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

Bear doesn’t like birthdays
He doesn’t like birthday parties or balloons
He doesn’t like birthday cards or songs or candles
In fact, Bear is quite sure he doesn’t like anything to do with birthdays at all

Mouse on the other hand is determined to show him all the joys a Birthday can offer. Will she succeed? 

An uplifting story of friendship, persistence, the importance of trying new things and letting go! Packed with memorable tunes and audience interaction it promises to be a joyful theatrical experience for young children and their families.

Suitable for ages 3+

Tuesday 21st May        1.30pm
Wednesday 22nd May 10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 23rd May       10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 24th May            11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 25th May        1.30pm
Sunday 26th May          11am, 1.30pm

Tuesday 28th May  11am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 29th May 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Thursday 30th May   11am, 1.30pm
Friday 31st May   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 1st June    11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 2nd June   11am, 1.30pm 

Tuesday 4th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 5th June  10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 6th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 7th June    10.30am, 1.30pm
Saturday 8th June   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 9th June   11am

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bodenpress: A Walk With Laurie

Laurie Lee’s vivid description of people and space is the inspiration for the sixth literary themed exhibition from Bodenpress. Twelve artists interpret Lee’s written word through diverse printmaking techniques, both traditional and modern. The artists will be available throughout the show to discuss their work and promote the practice of printmaking to a wider audience.

Highgate Gallery opening times:

Wednesday – Fridays: 13.00- 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00

Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

Bear doesn’t like birthdays
He doesn’t like birthday parties or balloons
He doesn’t like birthday cards or songs or candles
In fact, Bear is quite sure he doesn’t like anything to do with birthdays at all

Mouse on the other hand is determined to show him all the joys a Birthday can offer. Will she succeed? 

An uplifting story of friendship, persistence, the importance of trying new things and letting go! Packed with memorable tunes and audience interaction it promises to be a joyful theatrical experience for young children and their families.

Suitable for ages 3+

Tuesday 21st May        1.30pm
Wednesday 22nd May 10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 23rd May       10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 24th May            11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 25th May        1.30pm
Sunday 26th May          11am, 1.30pm

Tuesday 28th May  11am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 29th May 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Thursday 30th May   11am, 1.30pm
Friday 31st May   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 1st June    11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 2nd June   11am, 1.30pm 

Tuesday 4th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 5th June  10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 6th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 7th June    10.30am, 1.30pm
Saturday 8th June   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 9th June   11am

A Word For Mother 

by Tim McArthur 

Produced by Helen and Paul Matthews in association with Hairy Bear Productions

Three sisters return home after their mums passing. They all reflect on their relationships with their mum and, over time, secrets, tensions and lies simmer to the surface. Will the sisters bond survive?

Directed by Sarah Redmond

Running Time: TBC

Bear doesn’t like birthdays
He doesn’t like birthday parties or balloons
He doesn’t like birthday cards or songs or candles
In fact, Bear is quite sure he doesn’t like anything to do with birthdays at all

Mouse on the other hand is determined to show him all the joys a Birthday can offer. Will she succeed? 

An uplifting story of friendship, persistence, the importance of trying new things and letting go! Packed with memorable tunes and audience interaction it promises to be a joyful theatrical experience for young children and their families.

Suitable for ages 3+

Tuesday 21st May        1.30pm
Wednesday 22nd May 10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 23rd May       10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 24th May            11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 25th May        1.30pm
Sunday 26th May          11am, 1.30pm

Tuesday 28th May  11am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 29th May 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Thursday 30th May   11am, 1.30pm
Friday 31st May   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Saturday 1st June    11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 2nd June   11am, 1.30pm 

Tuesday 4th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Wednesday 5th June  10.30am, 1.30pm
Thursday 6th June   10.30am, 1.30pm
Friday 7th June    10.30am, 1.30pm
Saturday 8th June   11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Sunday 9th June   11am