Urban Rhythm
Travel photographer and writer, Debbie Smyth, is sharing some of her recent work in the Upper Gallery at Lauderdale House, 20 Aug – 1 Sep 2025.
Debbie’s work captures her view of the culture, language and history of the places and people she visits, with a particular focus on urban settings. That said, her love for horses always makes an appearance too.
This exhibition will explore tiny moments of silence and space in Tokyo (in both photos and haiku); history and architecture of a street in former East Berlin; Abandoned Soviet sanatoria in Georgia; Corbusier architecture in the snow; horses in Cappadocia and Kyrgyzstan; and some striking urban shots of London.
Check times with Lauderdale House.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
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!
The French Circle will kick off the 25-26 season with a get-together in 10A South Grove, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3rd September. “It’s an evening of chat and catching up after the summer, all conducted in French and there will be the usual nibbles, wine and juice on tap. All Francophiles are welcome to this chance to dust off your French with very patient, tolerant people! Entry is £10, cash only please, payable at the door.”
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.
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £15 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial taster class at a half-price rate of £7.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.
Prices:
Taster: £7.50
Autumn Term Fee: £195 (13 weeks at £15/class)
Book here.
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!
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.
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £15 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial taster class at a half-price rate of £7.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.
Prices:
Taster: £7.50
Autumn Term Fee: £195 (13 weeks at £15/class)
Book here.
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!
Wednesday 17th September
7.00 for 7.30 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS and on Zoom
Entry £7.50 including a glass of wine (£3.00 on Zoom)
Using material from the HLSI archive Richard Webber explores the parallels that can be drawn between the Edwardian super rich and today’s elite.
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.
Come and buy your bulbs and support the Friends of Waterlow Park.
Come and get a behind-the-scenes look at Lauderdale House at this special free tour.
Led by two of our founding board members Peter Barber OBE and Nick Peacey MBE for a fascinating tour of the House and its history:
Discover the secret trompe l’oeil behind the stair case panels.
Hear about Lord Lauderdale’s collection of books which nearly brought the House down.
Understand the history of the ‘moving front door’.
Find out what really went on at the archaeological parties in the 1800’s.
And why the workmen in in 1582 bricked in chickens, candlesticks and shoes behind the fireplace.
Peter will lead the 11am tour, and Nick will lead the 2pm tour.
Lauderdale House is delighted to offer these free tours as part of the Open House Festival, a London-wide festival that opens up and celebrates the city’s architecture, special sites and neighbourhoods.
The tours are free of charge but due to high demand we kindly ask you to book a slot so the experience can be as pleasant as possible.
Come join us for some FREE family-fun at Lauderdale at this year’s Open House Festival!
Sunday Fun-day Workshop
Our family workshops are designed to share the history of Lauderdale House!
These relaxed, drop-in workshops are perfect for children aged 4 – 10 and include tactile and sensory activities, as well as crafts related to specific periods in Lauderdale House’s history. For September, we’re celebrating our local landmarks – you’ll get to learn about all the amazing buildings that surround us and sketch them to create a collaborative city-scape collage. You’ll also have the chance to discover the architecture of Lauderdale House, from our Tudor beams and fireplaces, to our Georgian ceiling décor – there’s almost 500 years to explore!
Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Family Trail: A Walk Back in Time
Learn more about Lauderdale House with your family at this free self-guided trail.
Spot the Tudor beams, find the frog in the Long Gallery ceiling and discover the story of the dog who saved the House. This free trail is designed to be followed at your own pace and can be picked up from the Lower Gallery. The first 50 of children who complete the trail will receive a chocolate treat.
Lauderdale House is delighted to offer the September workshop and free self-guided tour as part of the Open House Festival, a London-wide festival that opens up and celebrates the city’s architecture, special sites and neighbourhoods.
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £15 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial taster class at a half-price rate of £7.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.
Prices:
Taster: £7.50
Autumn Term Fee: £195 (13 weeks at £15/class)
Book here.
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!
Thursday 25th September
6.45 for 7.00 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £7.50 including a glass of wine
Join Jeska Harrington Gould, Co-Founder of Growing Green, for an inspiring talk on creating nature-friendly outdoor spaces. Discover straightforward, affordable ideas to transform your garden into a haven for wildlife, all while saving time, money, and energy.
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.
Sunday 28th September
12 noon to 1.00 pm
10A South Grove N6 6BS
Entry £15 including a glass of Buck’s Fizz
Long term supporters of our Sunday lunchtime concerts may remember that among our very earliest performers were Sol Grimshaw and his jazz group – at that point just completing their stint at the Guildhall School of Music. Since then Sol has been a busy lad so we are delighted that he will be back with us at the end of September with a selection of lilting jazz tunes.
The Casimir Connection performs a blend of original modern classical music and chamber jazz, presenting music that is truly unique: uplifting music reminiscent of Steve Reich and Karl Jenkins, with vibrant contemporary jazz improvisation.
Diane McLoughlin (composer, arranger and saxophones) has had decades of experience as a performer and composer, including her 18-piece big band Giant Steppes. She currently plays with and writes for the award winning jazz quintet, ARQ. The other members of the group are outstanding musicians and improvisors. Alcyona Mick is a renowned jazz pianist, known for her work with Tori Freestone and Natacha Atlas. Kit Massey plays regularly with the Hot Club of Jupiter and the BBC Concert Orchestra and is a teacher at Trinity Laban. Tim Fairhall performs in a variety of genres including the James Patrick Gavin and the John Martin Quartet.
With The Casimir Connection, the emphasis is on emotional expression and storytelling, and audiences in the past have said they found the music moving, inspirational and cinematic.
Caliban Sounds in association with One Little independent Records recently released their second album, Reflection, which has received very positive reviews.
Matthew Wright from Jazz Journal described it as “an impressive album that warrants repeated listening.”
Nick Lea from Jazz Views said it was a …“fine album from an ensemble that is truly bringing a new perspective on classical chamber composition and contemporary jazz and does so with a genuine sense of adventure”.
Jazzwise commented “there’s serenity and optimism..all delivered with virtuosic commitment”. (July 2024)
Mojo recently gave the album four stars and mentioned “brooding, folkloric pieces” and “rhythmic verve”. (August 2024)
To learn more about The Casimir Connection, please visit their website, Instagram or Facebook page.
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £15 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial taster class at a half-price rate of £7.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.
Prices:
Taster: £7.50
Autumn Term Fee: £195 (13 weeks at £15/class)
Book here.
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!
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
The Autumn Social at 10A will be on Friday October 3rd.
Open to everyone!
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
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.
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £15 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial taster class at a half-price rate of £7.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.
Prices:
Taster: £7.50
Autumn Term Fee: £195 (13 weeks at £15/class)
Book here.
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!
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
by Dario Fo
Adapted by Tim Supple & Alan Cumming
This amateur production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
A master of disguise walks into a police station… and chaos ensues.
When a cunning con artist finds himself in police custody, he discovers something far more valuable than any heist—the perfect opportunity to turn the tables on authority itself. Armed with lightning-quick wit and a dangerous talent for impersonation, he transforms an ordinary day at the station into an extraordinary game of cat and mouse.
What begins as simple trickery evolves into something much more explosive, where every joke hides a barb, every laugh reveals a crack in the system, and nothing is quite what it seems. In this whirlwind of mistaken identities and verbal acrobatics, the question isn’t just who’s fooling whom—it’s whether anyone has the stomach for the truth when it arises.
A razor-sharp political farce that proves the most dangerous weapon isn’t a gun—it’s laughter.
Jazz in the House: Pete Oxley / Nicolas Meier Guitar Project
For this special Jazz in the House evening, Pete and Nick will feature their new album of original music: ‘Mercurial Indigo’ and will be joined by the great rhythm section of Andy Hamill on acoustic & electric basses (and chromatic harmonica) and Paul Cavaciuti on drums.
The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project, formed by guitarists Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier, is a unique band that successfully melds contemporary jazz with ‘world-music’. They together create a huge variety of textures and soundscapes, from Middle Eastern influenced music to raucous Brazilian-inspired sambas, using an unusual range of guitars between them – including fretless nylon, acoustic and electric 12 strings, sitar-guitar and 11-string fretless.
Both are internationally acclaimed musicians and they have played all the major UK venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Wigmore Hall, The Sage, Musicport World Music Festival and the London Jazz Festival. They have also toured widely across Europe, presenting the music from all five of their CD releases.
Standard £15.50
Unwaged Concession £12.50
(This concession applies to guests with disabilities and those not in work. There are no senior concessions for Jazz in the House)
Under 35s Concession £8 (Limited numbers)
Booking Fee £1.50 per ticket
Doors open at 7:30pm
Get tickets here.
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.
The Piaf Story is an acoustic storytelling performance about the life of Edith Piaf and the songs that shaped her career by singer Susan Black accompanied by pianist Aled Thomas.
From the slums of Belleville, Paris to the top of the Eiffel Tower singing ‘Non je ne regrette rien’ just before she died, Susan Black relates the dramatic story of Edith Piaf.
Susan will share anecdotes about Edith’s lovers, joys and tragedies as she sings ‘Les Chansons Réalistes,’ the songs for which Edith is so remembered, including ‘La Vie en Rose,’ ‘Hymne à l’amour’ and ‘Non je ne regrette rein.’
Accompanied by her pianist Aled Thomas, The Piaf Story is an intimate view into a remarkable woman’s life whose voice enabled her to survive through adversity and still has an impact on us today.
Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.
Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.
Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.
We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £15 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.
You are also welcome to book an initial taster class at a half-price rate of £7.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.
Prices:
Taster: £7.50
Autumn Term Fee: £195 (13 weeks at £15/class)