Chartist Rising: A play by Sam Dowling

Chartist Rising: A play by Sam Dowling

This play looks at the achievement and life of William Cuffay. In 1839, William Cuffay, the son of a former slave joined the Metropolitan Tailors' Charter Association. He became an important figure in the Chartist movement in London, the first mass popular political movement in Britain, and was transported to Australia for allegedly planning an uprising against the British government.

School bookings: 1st, 5th, 8th and 15th of October

Times: 11am and 2pm

Evening shows: 15th and 16th of October

Times: 7.30pm

Venue: Nettlefold Hall

1 Norwood High Street

West Norwood

SE27 9JX

Rail: West Norwood

Bus: 2, 68, 196, 315, 322, 432, 468

Cost: £12.50 full price; £9.50 concessions

Bookings:

Phone 07906 136 958

or visit

www.hayleydtheatre.com

to buy tickets in advance.

Fast Approaching BHM 2010

Hi everybody!


October is almost here and, as usual, we're going to have quite a handful of FREE events for you to come watch and enjoy!


Because this year's organization was somewhat different from previous years, it's been hard to gather the info about all the events we will be hosting throughout Lambeth. However, as soon as I manage to get hold of everything I will post it here for your convenience!


But here's a brief idea of some of the things you'll be able to see here at The Nettlefold:


October 1st
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)

FILM SCREENING

Friday 8th October 2010

JAMAICA FOR SALE
7.30pm
How the unsustainable expansion of tourism in Jamaica and selling off of its coast line is destroying communities.


October 2nd
FILM FESTIVAL
KEEP MAKING MOViES
6pm to 11pm
Presented by young multi talented Award Winning Filmmaker Wayne G Saunders this historical event will showcase some of the greatest, innovative and pioneering movies of our generation.
On the night entertainment will include music, food, drinks, film merchandise, photography and an inspirational talk for the next generation of promising filmmakers.


Note:
If you are an independent filmmaker enter our “make a film in a day” challenge and win a KEEP MAKING MOViES prize.
More info, click on the poster below

October 5th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)



October 8th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)


October 9th
CHILDREN'S THEATRE SHOW
WINSTON NZINGA
2pm to 3pm
Tickets: £5 each (£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card)
Winston Nzinga will perform a blend of traditional storytelling from the Caribbean using percussion, song and rhyme.


October 15th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)


THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
7.30pm
Tickets £12.50 - concession £9.50


October 16th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
7.30pm
Tickets £12.50 - concession £9.50


October 22nd
POETRY/SPOKEN WORD
POETIC ERUPTION
Music, poetry, spoken word. An evening filled with thought provoking performances, aiming at what Black Culture is today - and what it's mean to be in the future.


October 23rd
THEATRE PLAY
AFRICAN DIASPORA
7pm
Youth led theatre production of Caribbean and African Heritage. Uses time travel to explore History.


October 29th
FILM SCREENING
A SON OF AFRICA (Oluadah Equiano) & GOODBYE BAFANA (Nelson Mandela)
7pm
Two films about two key figures in history that raised the consciousness of humanity by looking at the shame of both slavery and Apartheid.


October 30th
FILM SCREENING
THE DHAMMA BROTHERS
7pm to 10pm
THE DHAMMA BROTHERS tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates at Donaldson Correction Facility who enter into this arduous and intensive program. This film, with the power to dismantle stereotypes about men behind prison bars also, in the words of Sister Helen Prejean (Dead ManWalking), “gives you hope for the human race."

More information (and pics!) soon!

Be well!

Phoenix Players and Snowy White

I missed it but I heard so many good things about it that I decided there and then to do a post about it!

Kindly, Justine Knight sent me some pics that I'll treat you to. And you'll either recognise them (if you were one of the lucky ones to watch the show...) or you won't recognise them and, in that case, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone and that you'll be able to watch their next show - HALF A SIXPENCE from the 9th to the 11th of September 2010.
Also here at the Nettlefold.

It's easy to know when there was a good show.
People tell you about it.
And they tell you with enthusiasm.
And when EVERYBODY keeps mentioning how good it was, well... that's when you're happy to have been part of the process of making it happen (however little...)

Bringing someone new onboard is always a strange process. There are needs to be met, expectations on both sides, things to learn, things to share. I guess there's always a little bit of anxiety since neither knows what they can really count on.

If things go well, if trust is placed and met on both sides then we can only but look at the future in a positive light.

Personally I'd like to see more community stuff happening in the Nettlefold. We have our fair share already (and not much more available space left...) but it's always nice when we can accomodate something so actively targeted at the local community as the Phoenix Players.

If you are curious and want to know a bit more about them (or join!) just click on the link for Phoenix Players. You'll have plenty of information (and more pictures!) about their ongoing activities, past and upcoming shows.

And, if you have Facebook, just search Phoenix Players - Drama.

So, big thanks to Justine Knight and Debbie Featherstone for liaising with us and putting on such a great show!

Thanks to Mark that designed the lighting for that play and that held the fort while I was away.

Thanks to Joanne that did all those extra hours so that the show could go on.

And thanks to Phoenix Players for being kind and professional and thoroughly having and sharing fun with all of us.
We look forward seeing you again!

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!

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.”


Pictures and text copyright Krazy Kat 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