Happy Holidays!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
May this season be peaceful, heart warming and fulfilling. May 2010 bring health and happiness to you and all of your loved ones.
And good things to us all.

Peace

Snowy White And The Seven Hillbillies

Hello everybody!

We hope that you are enjoying the holidays.

And, if you're thinking of coming to see a play with us at some point in the near future here is our next suggestion!

Phoenix Players Present The Family Pantomime

Snowy White and the Seven Hillbillies

A Pantomime Western

by David Armitt

Thursday 28th and Friday 29th January 2010 at 7.30pmSaturday 30th January 2010 at 1.30pm and 5.30pm

A new take on ‘Snow White’ that remains faithful to the much loved story. A trouser-wearing tomboy version of ‘Snow’ White meets an outlaw called ‘Rob’ Hood, and gold mining hillbilly brothers! Also in the mix is a leggy outlaw gang, a bevy of saloon gals, two comic hit-men, a sisterhood of Witches and a dancing cow! All are presided over by a busty blond dame called Dolly Pardon. Yee Ha!!!

BOX OFFICE: 020 8 405 4461
or book online at:
http://www.phoenixplayers.org.uk/

Adults £9
Concessions £6.00 - Concessions are OAPs, Unemployed, Students and Children under 16.
Family ticket - £22
(2 Adults 2 children or 1 Adult and 3 children)
Discounts are available for group bookings of 10 or more. Please enquire at time of booking.

We hope to se you all soon!
Happy Holidays!

Seasonal Gift Fair

Hi!
Christmas is just round the corner and this time you can find some help with your shopping here at the Nettlefold .

On the 12th of December, from 12pm until 7pm, we’re going to host a Seasonal Gift Fair with all manner of arts, crafts and delicacies!

(click on the images for more details)

Entry fees:
Adults £4
Children £2
Under 7’s and over 65’s FREE

Tickets will be sold on the day.

For more info please click on:

http://www.the-am-group.com/sgf/

Happy shopping!

Big Book Of Tall Tales

Hello everybody!

This coming saturday we're going to have another of our wonderful children's shows!

This time round we're going to have Booster Cushion Theatre presenting:

BIG BOOK of TALL TALES!

"Lost words. Stolen pictures. The Big Book (6ft) needs to find another story.
A comical show with mime, voice and sign language.
For 5 to 9 year olds.
Wear your favourite colour."

For 5 to 9 year olds.

Tickets are £5 each.

£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).

Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:

0207 926 8070

West Norwood Library Centre

1 Norwood High St

West Norwood

London

SE27 9JX

See you there!

Black History Month and Celebrating Age Links

Hi everybody,
Since both Black History Month and Celebrating Age Festival have now finished I'm posting here the links to the brochures in case you want to go back and check on those wonderful programs!

Black History Month 2009
and
Celebrating Age 2009

Cheers!

BHM Events - The Final Week

Hello everybody and welcome to our last week of BHM events!

We were hoping to have still two other events for you (that weren't a part of the BHM brochure) but, alas they are not going to happen... during October.

So keep dipping into our blog... maybe in november or december we will have some more events for you!

(we're on the process of sorting out new dates for these events)


Thursday 29th October
African and Caribbean Healthy Living Day
10am – 3pm.
Nettlefold Hall
Diabetes UK are hosting a free African and Caribbean Healthy Living Day open to those with diabetes and those at risk of diabetes on. Talks will be given on diabetes; stroke and heart disease with a healthy Caribbean cook and eat session run by Chef Barrington Palmer.
For further information please call Juliet Enever at
020 7424 1108
or email
juliet.enever@diabetes.org.uk


Saturday 31st October - NOT TAKING PLACE
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3rd October, 1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall.
To book please email at
blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075

(the Quilt Project will continue in November though at this point we're still unsure if it will resume in the Lower Hall here at The Nettlefold or in West Norwood Library's Exhibition Room. I'll post any changes/dates as soon as I know. Cheers!)

We hope you have enjoyed our Black History Month!

BHM Events - Week Four

Hi everybody and welcome to our fourth week of BHM Events!

This week we're going to have plenty of theatre to watch, also a fim screening and, of course, the ongoing Lambeth Quilt project!

Friday 23rd October and Saturday 24th October
African Diaspora
7.30pm Nettlefold Hall
£5 per person

Cross generational show suitable for all the family and don't forget to invite Grandparents too. African Diaspora is a youth led theatre production, helping young people from African and Caribbean Heritage explore image, identity and community cohesion in the 21st Century. Using time travel to explore history, and including music, dance and comedy, this show engages young
people from the outset and leaves them enriched and more knowledgeable. This production is currently funded by the charity A Glimmer of Hope and is touring London secondary schools, colleges, youth groups and theatres.
To book tickets call Whippersnappers on
0207 738 66 33
or visit our website
www.whippersnappers.org












Saturday 24th October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1 – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3rd October, 1 – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall


Sat 24th Oct
The Leopard and The Drum
2.30pm Nettlefold Hall
£5.00 per person

"The Leopard and The Drum" - A family showsuitable for nursery, reception and primary aged children.

Osebo the Leopard had the biggest and loudest drum in the whole of the rain forest. He was the envy of all the other animals but the only problem was that he wouldn’t let anyone have a go on his drum, not even Nyame the sky god. Who will bring Nyame the Sky God Osebo’s big and loud drum? Will it be the elephant, monkey, snake or tortoise? A traditional Ashante tale brought to life through inter-active music, drama and dance.

To book tickets call Whippersnappers on
020 7738 6633
or visit our website
www.whippersnappers.org


Saturday 24 October
‘Brukdown Estate’
6pm Nettlefold Hall
Explores the life experiences of young people, living in inner city London in the 21st Century.
A film made by the Whippersnapper Youth Department and filmed in the style of an urban soap opera. Funded by The Lambeth Youth Opportunity Fund.
Tickets: £2.50
to book call Whippersnappers on
0207 738 66 33


Saturday 24th October
Noh Budget Films Presents - Da Playas Klub
8pm Nettlefold Hall
Admission free
Performances, Film Screenings, Live Music, Poetry, Spoken Word, CD Rom Demonstration, Audience Participation, Discussion, Debate, Exploration and Laughter!! A fun packed evening based around sexual health issues amongst young men.
Buses: 2, 322, 468, 68 196 215 468
Train: West Norwood B.R

Come and see & hear what young men are saying about their thoughts feelings and concerns to sexual health issues.
For further information please contact Tony Cealy on
07956 877358
or
info@nohbudgetfilms.freeserve.co.uk
Take care out there!

And that's it for this week!
See you all on the next!

Celebrating Age Festival - The Last Week

Hi everybody!

We hope you have been enjoying all the events so far!

As you know, this will be our last week of events with the screening of Jacques Tati's Monsieur Hulot's Holiday on Monday the 26th and the New Foxtrot Serenaders concert on Thursday the 29th.

Monday 26 October 1.30 pm
“MONSIEUR HULOT’S HOLIDAY”
Jacques Tati. An accident prone bachelor
arrives at a sea side resort and unwittingly
causes havoc for himself and everyone else.

Thursday 29 October, 1.30-3.30pm
NEW FOXTROT SERENADERS
A much requested return of this favourite
band. With music from the 20s, 30s and
40s. Dance or just listen and enjoy.

We hope you have enjoyed the events so far!

Don't forget that, every week, both here at The Nettlefold and at the Library there are other activities for you to enjoy!

See you soon!

BHM Events - Week Three

Hello everybody!

Welcome back for yet another week of BHM events!

Don't forget to check the brochure (you can just click the link on the upper right corner of this webpage) for the full scope of what Lambeth Libraries have to offer you!

Friday 16 October
Travelling Films: ‘Unheard Voices’
8pm Nettlefold Hall
This documentary produced by Noh Budget
Films looks at four teenage fathers who give
their unique views on fatherhood, sex and
relationships; fathers who feel that they have,
until now, been categorised as 'unheard voices'

Admission free

Saturday 17th October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will
be hosting a series of intergenerational
workshops in October to create a
reminiscence quilt that reflects and
records the diversity and history of
Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays
through October starting Saturday 3
October, 1 – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall

Saturday 17 October
Health and Wellbeing Day for all the family
1.30pm – 6pm Nettlefold Hall
Shaka services –yoga and relaxation taster
sessions, face painting and much more,
come along and join in this family day

To book for all events please contact:
blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075

That's it! Next week there will be more!

Enjoy!

Celebrating Age Festival - The Third Week

And the third week is on the go!

Monday 19 October, 1.30-3.30pm
‘PORTRAIT OF MY LOVE’
A cabaret in song from our artists Linda Watts, Carol Ann Wells, Del Bearfoot, featuring some of the greatest love songs from the 50s and others.

All events are free!

Enjoy!

CRUNCH

Hi everybody!

Just thought I'd post here the poster for the film we will be screening tomorrow at 7.30pm here at the Nettlefold.
We're going to have the director with us for some Q& A and you'll have plenty of opportunities to chat and interact!

If you want to book tickets (and they are free!) simply email:

blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk

or telephone

020 7926 1075

Children's Show - Winston Nzinga - Sat 3rd October 2009

Hello everybody and welcome to yet another children's show here at The Nettlefold!

On Saturday the 3rd of October 2009 at 2pm The Nettlefold proudly presents Winston Nzinga, an amazing percussionist and storyteller from the Caribbean with a blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling with music, song, riddle, call and response whilst using Afro-Caribbean drumming and percussion. An engaging delight!

For all the family especially under 7’s.
Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

West Norwood Library Centre
1 Norwood High St
West Norwood
London
SE27 9JX

Hope to see you all soon!

Celebrating Age Festival - The Second Week

Hello everybody!

Time flies and we're already getting ready for this second week of events!

Monday 12 October, 1.30-3.30pm
LINE DANCE
Joey is your host – beginners half hour slot. No partners needed, come and try out or listen, and meet new friends.

Thursday 15 October, 1.30-3.30pm
“CELEBRATE COMPOSERS”
Handel, Purcell, Mendelssohn and Haydn are just four of the composers celebrating anniversaries this year. Our artists will bring a selection from these composers and some surprises too.


All events are free.

Don't forget to check the brochure (just click on the link under INFO, on the upper left corner of the page) for more events!

Enjoy!

Celebrating Age Festival - The First Week

Hi everybody!

Keeping in tune with the tradition of IOctober being our busiest month of the year, we are proud to be hosts to yet another great score of events for this year's Celebrating Age Festival!

Two events on this second week of october (though it's the first of the festival for us...). The screening of Breakfast At Tiffany's and the return of Dizzy duet of Richard and Polly.


Monday 5 October, 1.30-3.30pm
“BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS”
With Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard and Mickey Rooney. A true classic, based on Truman Capote's book. 1961 Oscar for the song “Moon River”.

Synopsis
Struggling writer Paul Varjak moves into a New York apartment building and becomes intrigued by his pretty, quirky neighbor Holly Golightly. Holly's lifestyle confuses and fascinates Paul; in public she flits through parties with a sexy, sophisticated air, but when they're alone she changes into a sweetly vulnerable bundle of neuroses.


Thursday 8 October, 1.30-3.30pm
DIZZY
A popular return by Richard & Polly
presenting a multi instrument and
keyboard programme of hit themes from
the 60s, 70s and 80s. Listen and dance to
this popular duo.

All events free.

For more information please check the Celebrating Age Festival 2009 Brochure (link under INFO)

Enjoy!

BHM Events - Week Two

Hello everybody!

Welcome to week two of our wonderful Black History Month!

This week will mainly focus on film with the screening of ‘Groove Roots’ and ‘House Of Sugar’ on friday and "People, Signs and Resistance In Brixton from the late 50s to the present day".
Both screenings are free so make sure you grab a seat before they run out!

Also, don't forget to join the weekly Quilt Project in which the fabric of history gets woven with the threads of reminiscence.


Friday 9 October
Travelling Films: ‘Groove Roots’ & ‘House Of Sugar’
7pm Nettlefold Hall
‘Groove Roots’ is a documentary produced by the Octavia Foundation which works to support local communities in Central and West London. It traces the evolution of Ladbroke Grove from the 1958 race riots to the present day and includes the historical development of the Nottinghill Carnival.

‘House of Sugar’ contemplates upon the opulent lifestyle of the slave-owning planters in Jamaica. 17th and 18th century antiques discovered on the island provide clues to their riches and offer further insight onto the periods examined.

Admission free
Licensed bar

Saturday 10 October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth. Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3 October, 1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall

Saturday 10 October
Travelling Films: ‘People, Signs and Resistance In Brixton from the late 50s to the present day’
7pm Nettlefold Hall
Clovis Salmon aka ‘Sam the Wheels’ has captured accounts of everyday life, protest and people, the struggles and joys of those times, seen without it being contaminated by a media agenda and acts as a catalyst for a community arts and heritage collaboration.

Admission free
Licensed bar

To book for all events please contact:

blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk

or telephone

020 7926 1075

And thus we complete our second week of BHM events!

Enjoy!

BHM Events - Week One

Hello everybody!

As you all know October is Black History Month. And, as always, The Nettlefold will be one of the focal points of Lambeth Libraries all round celebrations.

Because there are so many events we have chosen to do two things:

Make the poster available online for you to see the full range of events offered
and
Do a weekly post ahead of schedule about the events we are going to host here at The Nettlefold.

And so, without further ado...

Friday 2 October
Lambeth Black History Month Launch
7pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Archives invites you to join us for the official launch of Black HistoryMonth 2009. The evening will be a celebration of Black literature and arts, and will include performances from Lady S, a popular and well established poet, and presents on
Nomad Radio. Also appearing on the night will be Churchboyz, a gospel tribute band. Seeing them perform live is to witness a slice of black British history in action because the band serves as a reminder of the great musical heritage of Black Britons. This is an invitation only event with
limited seating.

To get an invitation please email Lambeth Libraries at blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075


Saturday 3 October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3 October, 1 – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall


Saturday 3 October
Children’s theatre with Winston Nzinga
2pm Nettlefold Hall
Under 7s show
The Nettlefold proudly present Winston Nzinga, an amazing percussionist and storyteller from the Caribbean that will fill our eyes and hearts with a blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling with music, riddle, call and response and song whilst using Afro-Caribbean drumming and percussion.

To book tickets please ring
0207 926 80 70


Saturday 3 October
‘Crunch’
7.30pm Nettlefold Hall
Come and join us for the screening of Wayne G Saunders new film “Crunch” along with
some of his shorts and a special performance.
Admission free
Licensed bar

To book please contact:
blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075

Don't forget you can also click on the link under INFO to check all the BHM events available throughout Lambeth Libraries!

And this complete's our very first week of BHM events!
Enjoy!

Saville Magic!

Hello everybody!

I hope you are all enjoying the summer!

As you might now, August is the only month in the year where we here at The Nettlefold take a break from the children's shows and prepare for the busy months ahead (yes, we have Black history Month coming up and this year we've got lots of wonderful films (all free...) for you.

But, in September, we resume our monthly children's show with none other than Ian Saville, magician extraordinaire!!

Ian Saville's Magic Show is aimed at children aged four to ten (and their grown-up friends)

So here are all the details you want to know:

Saville Magic
Nettlefold Hall
Saturday, the 12th of September 2009, 2pm
1 Norwood High Street
(same building as West Norwood Library)
London
SE27 9JX

Here. You can check it on this MAP!

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre)
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

And here's some info on Ian and his show:

'Meet Reginald, the bravest piece of rope in show business. Thrill to the exploits of Rupert, the extraordinary teddy-rabbit escapologist. Join in with the collective creation of a fully working magic spell. Discover the perils of rising-finger illness. In other words, enter the wonderful world of Saville Magic.'

"...With his child-like imagination and intuitive rapport with the audience, Saville's magic really captures the children, - low key, apparently simple tricks which they can't quite get to the bottom of, and wonderful joining in. "
The Scotsman

"If you've never seen Ian in action with an audience you've missed a real treat. He never fails to entertain with a show that suits all ages, and keeps you guessing at all times. "
Michael Rosen, Writer, performer, broadcaster.

"Ian has a unique talent for entertaining. His humour keeps young and old captivated. Couple this with an expertise in magic that confounds the senses, and you have a performer who is unforgettable"
Mike Dalton,
Director, Pop-up theatre for children.

"Ian Saville
Provides kids with a gentle traville
Through the lands and hands of a magician"
John Hegley

'Saville Magic has been performed at theatres, arts centres, festivals and playgroups throughout Britain.'

For more information simply click on the link below:
http://www.savillemagic.co.uk/

Happy holidays!

Winston Nzinga

Summer is here and what better way to celebrate it than with lots of songs and stories?!


On the 4th of July the Nettlefold will proudly present Winston Nzinga, an amazing percussionist and storyteller from the Caribbean that will fill our eyes and hearts with a blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling with music, riddle, call and response and song whilst using Afro-Caribbean drumming and percussion.

"The enthusiasm, excitement, energy and education that Winston generated was inspirational. "All Saints' C.E. Primary School, Staffordshire.














Winston Nzinga
Nettlefold Hall
Saturday, the 4th of July 2009
2pm
1 Norwood High Street
(same building as West Norwood Library)
London
SE27 9JX.

Here. You can check it on this MAP!

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

Some information on Winston:

“Performance artist Winston Nzinga is an accomplished African-Caribbean percussionist, dancer, singer and teacher. He has worked and performed extensively in the UK, Africa and the Caribbean.”
“Winston’s interest in percussive music began at the age of 12 when he joined the Boys’ Brigade. After just two years involvement he was made lead drummer. During this time he was also invited to join the drum and dance company Ekome. He spent two years with the company touring the UK – at one time he even took part in the Miss Tunisia beauty contest (playing drums that is, not as one of the contestants!).”

“It was through Ekome, Winston met his teacher of eight years, Mario Diekuuruh, the artistic director of Dagarti Arts and he joined the company in 1979.
Mario and Dagarti allowed him to further his percussive skills and knowledge of northern Ghanaian music and dance. He performed at festivals, community events, colleges and ran workshops at the Albany community centre and the Deptford Academy of music.”

“By the late 1980s, Winston was developing his educational work. He visited Ghana in 1986 for a field trip and later that year was also invited to Ireland to advise the Irish Government on African arts, as well as to train an African based Irish artist. From 1988, Winston has been involved in the Arts Education for Multicultural Society, working in education nationally but focusing his work in Cheshire and Staffordshire. Also in this year he attended a training course with the Black Arts Development Trust.”

“In the 1990s, he toured with the artist H Patten in his ‘Ina de Wildanis’ show, worked extensively with both Commonlore storytellers and Spud and Yam duo. He also toured the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and appeared at the Scottish Storytelling Festival on several occasions. In 2001, he was invited to work with the British Forces Education Service in German British based schools. He has also advised Arts Council, England, on policies for its multicultural projects.”

“Winston’s workshops combine a blend of traditional and contemporary dance rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean in a unique presentational style, spicing his rich vocals with traditional AfricanCaribbean rhythms. An inspirational storyteller who delves into different cultures, he aims to involve all students, regardless of age, to understand their common heritage through presentation and participation. His workshops place the emphasis on interaction, so we ask that you provide an intimate environment in which Winston and the participants can engage successfully.”

More info on:

http://www.musicforchange.org/pages/winston.htm

Big Goldilocks And The 3 Bears Plus...

Welcome everybody to another amazing Children's Show here at The Nettlefold Hall!

We're almost in June and we all know that the weather is getting better and better and that we all love going for walks in the park and swimming with the sky above us and cycle around the neighbourhood and do all kinds of out doors activities.

But...

We miss that sense of being told a story around a fireplace and it being something secret and special and just for us, separated for a few moments from the rest of the world.

And, it was thinking of you and your expectations that we are pleased to host another fantastic Children's Show here at The Nettlefold.

(and if you were here for last month's show I'm sure you'll be happy to know that Booster Cushion is back with us...)

Big Goldilocks And The Three Bears Plus...
(a BOOSTER CUSHION THEATRE production)

("a six foot book. A six foot plus Goldilocks. A cloudy ARC. Twenty plus animals. A six foot plus Teddy Boy, plus participation. Add up to make a comical, physical show for four year olds plus... you!")

Now comes the easy part. Just follow these easy steps.

1 - Go to the nearest kitchen and grab a calendar (nevermind if it's not your calendar or even your kitchen - this is important stuff!)

(and you can always invite them...

(hint, hint!)

2 - Grab a pen from the nearest pen holder, desk or messy drawer (it's in there! I'm sure of it!) that you can find.

3 - Look at the calendar with your eyes open.

(this is extremely important for sometimes people look at things with their eyes closed and then, of course, they don't see anything at all - it can be very confusing)

4 - With your pen, mark a clear circle around the 8th of June 2009.

(we don't want next year's calendars or any old ones. We demand up to date stuff because this is serious business)

(and don't forget to open it on the month of JUNE)

5 - Now make a little note on the side:

Goldilocks

Nettlefold Hall

Book me a ticket on

0207 926 8070

Thanks!

So, in sum. On Saturday, the 8th of June 2009, at 2pm, you've got to be at The Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood Hight Street (same building as West Norwood Library), London, SE27 9JX.

It's very simple!

And here's some more info for you. If you read all the way up to here I'm sure you'll be interested in some more details:

http://www.booster-cushion.co.uk/

Pictures and text copyright Booster Cushion Theatre.

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

Comic Writing For The Mid-Life Crisis

This coming Thursday the 14th of May, the Nettlefold is proud to present two of Britain's greatest comedians, Arthur Smith and Mark Steel.

We've all heard about them.
Be it watching Grumpy Old Men, or going to the West End to see An Evening With Gary Lineker, or reading a certain weekly column in The Independent, or simply listening to Radio 4.


Or reading books.

After all, Arthur Smith's autobiography My Name Is Daphne Fairfax and Mark Steel's What's Going On? are up and about allowing us to enter a bit more into their unpredictably clever minds.

So don't miss this opportunity to see them both live!

Tickets are free but you will need to book in advance!
















Call on: 020 7926 1075

or write to: readersandwriters@lambeth.gov.uk

to book!

(to tell you the truth we don't exactly know what's going to happen here. This is a bit like the weather. We may try to predict but being there is something else entirely....)

Come and join us and two grumpy comedians with plenty to say!

(you might find that they're not so crazy after all...)

Current affairs! Life! The universe!

You name it!

(and why wearing eye patches is no longer a synonym of being dangerously fashionable...)

(well... maybe it never was...)

A Charmed Life

Film Showing with Introduction by Patrick Vernon

Friday 8 May 2009, 7pm @ The Nettlefold Hall


A documentary film charting the life of Eddie Martin Noble (1917-2007), it examines personal historical perspectives on issues around colonisation of the Caribbean and racial inequality in post-war Britain.

The film raises issues of the legacy of the Windrush Generation in Britain as Eddie, a RAF Pilot, comes to terms with a post war reality.

In this fascinating film, the story of Eddie Noble becomes a story for us all and inspired the book Small Island by Andrea Levy.


Join Director Patrick Vernon as he introduces ‘A Charmed Life’.


To book a FREE ticket contact Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival on 020 7926 1075 or email readersandwriters@lambeth.gov.uk

Little Red Riding Hood & Friends

Welcome! Welcome!

Welcome everybody to the next, upcoming, impending, just-about-to-get-here, state of the art Nettlefold Children's Show!

May is approaching as we all know thanks to that wonderful tool dubbed "the calendar".

And, because we think that tradition can be a helpful thing, we are thus continuing ours monthly with this next show.

So extract a couple of colourful markers and circle the following date:

Saturday, 2pm, the 2nd of May 2009

For that's where you can come and watch...

(drum roll...)
(and another drum roll... we like to keep the suspense going...)

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD & FRIENDS
a BOOSTER CUSHION THEATRE production.













This is what they have to say about it:

"A comical mixture of Fairy Tales with audience participation and mime. Our hero meets The Pop Star Cinderella and a Vegetarian Wolf. For 4 year olds plus... Bring your own carrots. A very flexible show with versions for preschool to 11 year olds."

You can find more info here:

http://www.booster-cushion.co.uk/

Pictures and text copyright Booster Cushion Theatre.

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

Petrushka & The Mysterious Magician

This coming Saturday, at 2pm, the 11th of April 2009, The Nettlefold Hall will be hosting its regular Children’s Show:

PETRUSHKA & THE MYSTERIOUS MAGICIAN
by
KRAZY KAT Theatre Company

“Set in an old Russian fair, the story is told of a Mysterious Travelling Magician Showman and the intrigues amongst his almost-living puppets, most particularly the naughty and irrepressible Petrushka.

Packed with theatrical visual effects, featuring 15 puppets, and using Sign Language throughout, this inventive and original two person romp features witty and elegant music by Robert Orledge and lyrics by Stephen Wyatt.

This show lasts 50 minutes and is suitable for 3-7 year olds, their family and friends.”


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Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

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0207 926 8070