When: 24-27th February 2010 Where: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA £: 12.75 (10.75 conc/2 for 1 on Wednesday) What is it? An uplifting and thought-provoking circus show that uses acrobatics, aerial work and juggling. It takes audiences on a journey through cosmopolitan London from four different viewpoints. The characters collide and cross-over, revealing Londoners’ […]
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A rock 'n' roll jumble sale
When: The 1st Sunday of every month at 2-6pm Where: St Aloysius Social Club, 21 Phoenix rd, Euston, London NW1 1TA £: Free What is it? A jumble sale with around 30 tables filled with clothes, records, books, brick-a-brack, jewellery, films, collectables, craft and much more. There is also a cake table for charity, music […]
Harvey
When: 20th-27th March 2010 Where: Bolton Little Theatre, Hanover Street, Bolton, BL1 4TG £: 8.00 What is it? The amiable Elwood P. Dowd and his large rabbit Pooka drive his family to despair. But do they want to cure Elwood and change his character? A whimsical story of a charming group of people. More info: […]
A book that pulls out the (full) stops
Title: Portrait of the Mother as a Young Woman Author: Friedrich Christian Delius £: 8.99 What is it all about? This is a story of a woman trying to escape the reality of war. Unusually told with one 105 page-long sentence. But rather than a hard to read jumble, the words follow the woman as […]
Penguin, a play for kids to get in a flap about
When: 15th – 18th February 2010 at 12 & 2pm Where: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA £: 7.95 What is it? Based on the award winning book by Polly Dunbar, Penguin is a play specifically aimed at 3-7 year olds. This is a puppet show featuring a boy and his penguin that […]
Theatre is child's play
When: 14th February 2010 at 12 & 2pm Where: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA £: 7.95 What is it? What a Wonderful World is a play specifically for 2-5 year olds. This interactive show’s style is based on the principles of ‘object theatre’, where everyday things are transformed on stage. The show […]
Interview: Simon Evans, director of Madness in Valencia
Madness in Valencia is Lope de Vega’s riotous comedy of love and insanity. The canonical Spanish play follows what happens when two sane people are mistakenly incarcerated in a lunatic asylum. In the midst of the madness, they fall in love. The play transfers to the West End this month, following rave reviews at the […]
Diary of a Madman
When: 13 & 14 February 2010 Where: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA £: 8 What is it? Diary of a Madman is a new adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s classic tale. Tim Lenkiewicz gives it a new twist by combining acrobatics and animation. Lenkiewicz is well placed for this project as he is […]
An ocean of trouble in touching tale
Title: Beside the Sea Author: Véronique Olmi £: 8.99 What is it about? A short novel about the relationship between a mother and her children. The book is about the mother’s irrational fears and told from her point of view. It centres on a trip she takes with her sons to the seaside. Not a […]
If That's All There Is
When: 23rd February 2010 Where: unitytheatre, 1 Hope Place Liverpool £: 9 (7 concessions) What is it? A play inspired by Peggy Lee’s version of the song ‘Is That All There Is?’ by Lieber and Stoller. If That’s All There Is, produced by Inspector Sands, takes a look at the great effort we invest in […]
Illuminating Hadrian's Wall
When: 13th March 2010 Where: Coast to coast along Hadrian’s Wall £: Free but ticketed What is it? The event starts at dusk at Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, where the first light will be lit. Lights will then be lit along the wall across to Bowness-on-Solway on the Cumbrian coast. There will be various events […]
What if…
When: 3rd – 6th February 2010 at 8pm Where: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA £: 12.75 (10.75 conc and 2 for 1 tickets on Wednesday) What is it? A performance combining circus theatre and visual installation. Join Layla on a personal and cultural journey as she explores the veil in contemporary society. […]
An old style Christmas in Essex
When: 5th & 6th December 2009 Where: Audley End House and Gardens, Essex £: 9 for adults & 4.50 for children What is it? The Service Wing and Gardens at Audley End will be hosting A Victorian Christmas. Listen to carol singing and peruse some seasonal arts and crafts. Soak up the festive atmosphere as […]
The Ba'
When: 25th December 2009 & 1st January 2010 Where: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands £: Free What is it? The Ba’ is played every Christmas and New Year on the streets of Kirkwall. A long running tradition played by the Uppies and the Doonies. The team you are on depends on what side of town you are […]
Wrestle your way to Wrest Park
When: 28th & 29th November 2009 Where: Wrest Park, Bedfordshire £: 5.20 for adults & 2.60 for children What is it? The state rooms of Wrest Park play host to a Christmas Craft & Design Show. Pick up a special gift for your loved ones or simply treat yourself! More info: Christmas Craft & Design […]