Norbury Area Guide

For three nights from 2 to 4 May 2025 at Crystal Palace Park in London, were inviting you to shrug off all the expectations youve ever had of a festival. Leave the world behind, step inside our 360º spaceship, and immerse yourself inside the music of an exquisite line-up of artists.

The Council of Christians and Jews South East London Branch are presenting an evening with Harry Freedman. The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world. In Leonard Cohen: Mystival Roots of Genius, Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them. This is a FREE event. For further information, please contact the Hon Sec, Stephen Weil on tel 07764 475209 or email [email protected] Refreshments from 7.45 pm

The BRIT School Music at Stanley Arts Presented by The BRIT School Limited. This is an PG event

Art is subjective, and no matter what stage you're at, you can always improve! So why not come along to a class? You've got nothing to lose! Practice your skills, have some fun, make some friends, and walk home with a prized piece of art. Today: the art class. Tomorrow: The Louvre. Get your tickets now for Painting Class with Artistique Paint Club in London!

As ever, there's a top-class line-up specially curated to show why this continues to be Brixton's premire acoustic night! Laid Bare will be presenting the best musicians, singers and poets South London has to offer! Hosted by local musician Sansha, the night is based around carefully selected featured acts and dedicated to local performers showcasing their talent in a warm and friendly environment. Wednesday 30th April! Doors: 7.30 & FREE ENTRY! Laid Bare is a community for musicians, run by musicians. It was founded with the sole mission of encouraging positivity, artist-wellbeing and freedom of expression. What started as an acoustic night in Brixton, is now a flourishing musical community offering a platform to some of the countrys most exciting artists. Laid Bare also offers a range of professional services to musicians across the board, helping each take their next step on their own musical journey and, most importantly, ensure the experience of being an artist is an enjoyable one. For more details, check out our Website [https://www.laidbaremusic.com/]. And follow us on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/laidbarelive] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/laidbaremusic/].

Shakespeare in the Squares will be back this summer to celebrate their eighth anniversary with a new production of The Taming of the Shrew, a battle of wits, wills and wild romance complete with toe-tapping pop classics. Shakespeare in the Squares is a not-for-profit touring theatre company that stages a new Shakespeare play across London for one night in each venue every summer. This years programme features 34 performances across 28 beautiful London locations. The tour kicks off on Wednesday 4th June in Leinster Square, W2, and concludes over five weeks later in The Actors Church Garden, WC2. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday 11th June at Cleveland Square, W2. Shakespeare in the Squares is a cornerstone of Londons summer cultural calendar, renowned for tailoring each performance to the individual venue, providing the audience with a truly unique show every time.