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Oct
20
Mon
James Seabright presents Yippee Ki Yay @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

★★★★
“Epically entertaining show is a love letter to a masterpiece”
— The Times

Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue).

Oct
22
Wed
Exhibition. Lesley Dabson: A London Year @ Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
Oct 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lesley Dabson: A London Year
10 – 23 October 2025
Lesley Dabson describes herself as a “literal painter”. “When a scene has hooked my attention,
I can’t wait to capture it in oil”. And so it was at our first meeting: within minutes Dabson’s keen eye
has captured shapes, colours, textures; a particular vista or view in and from the HLSI building where
we meet.

 


In this exhibition, A London Year, Dabson shares city scenes throughout the seasons and in all lights.
She works in oil paint, both in her studio and en plein air directly in front of her subject.
Both practices bring different elements to her work. The immediacy of a changing scene, where
light, tides and weather influence a plein air piece and the calmer atmosphere of her studio where
she can take a more considered approach. “There is no difference in style or brushwork” Dabson
explains,“ but both aspects are important and complementary in my practice”.
Draughtsmanship is fundamental to Dabson’s practice. She is a member of the Hesketh Hubbard
Life Drawing Society, meeting weekly in the Mall Galleries to draw. The professional models, who
live and work in the city choose their own poses; Dabson works at speed and with accuracy. The
studies, primarily in charcoal on textured paper, are included in A London Year.
Dabson has lived in London for over forty years and her work is firmly rooted in the changing
seasons of the city.
In 2024 her work was included in Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, she is an elected member
of Chelsea Art Society and the Royal Society of Birmingham Artists.
For further information:
Artist: Lesley Dabson: www.lesleydabson.co.uk/ Email: lesley.dabson@hotmail.com
Co Ordinator: Trisha Dale, Email: trisha.dale@me.com
Gallery opens: Weds – Frid 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00

Catch Your Breath: The Sleepless Life of an Anesthetist by Ed Patrick @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

‘Packed with hilarious anecdotes’ The Guardian

 

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author, Ed Patrick injects London with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round. 

Oct
23
Thu
Exhibition. Lesley Dabson: A London Year @ Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
Oct 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lesley Dabson: A London Year
10 – 23 October 2025
Lesley Dabson describes herself as a “literal painter”. “When a scene has hooked my attention,
I can’t wait to capture it in oil”. And so it was at our first meeting: within minutes Dabson’s keen eye
has captured shapes, colours, textures; a particular vista or view in and from the HLSI building where
we meet.

 


In this exhibition, A London Year, Dabson shares city scenes throughout the seasons and in all lights.
She works in oil paint, both in her studio and en plein air directly in front of her subject.
Both practices bring different elements to her work. The immediacy of a changing scene, where
light, tides and weather influence a plein air piece and the calmer atmosphere of her studio where
she can take a more considered approach. “There is no difference in style or brushwork” Dabson
explains,“ but both aspects are important and complementary in my practice”.
Draughtsmanship is fundamental to Dabson’s practice. She is a member of the Hesketh Hubbard
Life Drawing Society, meeting weekly in the Mall Galleries to draw. The professional models, who
live and work in the city choose their own poses; Dabson works at speed and with accuracy. The
studies, primarily in charcoal on textured paper, are included in A London Year.
Dabson has lived in London for over forty years and her work is firmly rooted in the changing
seasons of the city.
In 2024 her work was included in Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, she is an elected member
of Chelsea Art Society and the Royal Society of Birmingham Artists.
For further information:
Artist: Lesley Dabson: www.lesleydabson.co.uk/ Email: lesley.dabson@hotmail.com
Co Ordinator: Trisha Dale, Email: trisha.dale@me.com
Gallery opens: Weds – Frid 13.00 – 17.00, Saturday & Sundays 10.00 – 16.00

An Evening of Cabaret and Burlesque by Hundred Watt Club @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Burlesque, cabaret and circus collide in a gloriously ghoulish night of grown-up fun. Expect spine-tingling striptease, madcap comedy and dazzling circus stunts from the UK’s finest mischief-makers.

Hundred Watt Club – An evening of cabaret & burlesque in Highgate @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:40 pm
Hundred Watt Club - An evening of cabaret & burlesque in Highgate @ Jacksons Lane

Hundred Watt Club return to Jacksons Lane and invite you to peek inside their cabinet of curiosities to celebrate Halloween with an evening of bizarre burlesque, queer cabaret and sublime circus entertainment!

Expect spine-tingling striptease, madcap comedy, dizzying circus stunts and all manner of cabaret tomfoolery…you’ll never be the same after a glimpse into this topsy turvy world!

No two shows are the same, so expect the unexpected, but come prepared for an unforgettable night of tongue in cheek, grown-up fun!

Over 18s Only – Content Advisories: Strong Language/Adult Themes/Partial Nudity/Loud Noises/Flashing Lights

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Oct
24
Fri
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Oct
25
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Oct 25 @ 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Oct
26
Sun
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Oct
27
Mon
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure by Practically Perfect Pictures @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.

Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.

At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.

Oct
28
Tue
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure by Practically Perfect Pictures @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.

Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.

At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Oct
29
Wed
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure by Practically Perfect Pictures @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.

Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.

At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Oct
30
Thu
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure by Practically Perfect Pictures @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.

Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.

At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Oct
31
Fri
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure by Practically Perfect Pictures @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join brave Sir Charlie and his friends on an epic, musical quest filled with dragons, witches, and magical surprises. A fast-paced, interactive adventure based on the much-loved picture book, bursting with puppets and live music.

Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big adventure is about to begin.

At 11 am and 2 pm everyday.

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Nov
1
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Nov 1 @ 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 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Nov
2
Sun
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Personal by Jodee Mundy @ Jacksons Lane
Nov 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

“Jodee Mundy’s Personal is a winning and inclusive tonic, consistently hilarious and informative.” -Time Out 

In Personal, Jodee Mundy shares her story as the only hearing person in a Deaf family through moving storytelling, multimedia and performance. Bilingual and beautifully crafted, it’s a smart, heartfelt look at connection, culture and what it means to live between worlds.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Nov 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Nov
3
Mon
Coffee and Computers @ Highgate Society
Nov 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Nov
4
Tue
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Nov 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Nov
5
Wed
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Nov
6
Thu
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Nov
7
Fri
Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition 2025 @ Lauderdale House
Nov 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Members of the Highgate Watercolour Group are welcoming visitors back to the beautiful historic setting of Lauderdale House, where 20 artists will exhibit around 200 framed works on paper at their 2025 exhibition.

The exhibition across two gallery floors will include artwork from the group’s visits across north London, painting en plein air in Highgate, Hampstead, Alexandra Palace, Holland Park and Central London, plus landscapes and seascapes from further afield. Expressive floral paintings, contemplative still lifes and abstracts will also be on show, with a small works section comprising miniature masterpieces at minimal prices. With diverse themes and a range of artistic styles, there will be something for all to enjoy.

Exhibiting Artists: Feroze Antia | Chris Baker | Freda Blayney | Maureen Bocking | Cathy Burkinshaw | Ruth Edwards | Jacqueline Freeman | Edmund Gordon | Peter Hassell | Ruijin Hu | Shirley Hodgson | John Lambie | 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.

Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Nov 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moominvalley in November @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A New Musical
 
It’s autumn in Moominvalley. Leaves are falling, rain has settled in. Six strangers arrive, each searching for something. Snufkin is looking for a melody. Fillyjonk longs for order. And Toft wants, more than anything, to meet the Moomins. 
 
But the house is empty. The valley is quiet. The Moomins have gone. 
 
Based on Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November is a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience. 
 
A co-production between Nummulite and Chromolume—the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse behind In ClayRoad Show, and Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to YouMoominvalley in November was shortlisted for Mercury Musical Development’s BEAM 2025 showcase.
Praise for Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley in November:

“Genius” – Philip Pullman
 
“A heartwarming and melancholic tale” – The Greatest Books 
 
“Tove Jansson is a master” – Times Literary Supplement 
 
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) 
Age Guidance: Suitable for a general audience aged 8+ 
 
Based on the novel by Tove Jansson 
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund
Nov
8
Sat
Coffee AM at the Highgate Society @ Highgate Society
Nov 8 @ 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.

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