North Finchley Area Guide
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"The name Barnet is derived from "land cleared by burning", as it once was a dense forest."
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“Access to three tubes on the northern line within walking distance, a massively well connected bus station both for north and south commuting, multicultural environment meaning plenty of shisha, restaurants and cafes, safely policed streets and accessible shops: River Island, Waitrose, Sainsburys, access to A406 within 1 mile allowing driving out of London with ease and from home to Islington by bus or car in 15 minutes. It doesn't get better than that. North Finchley ROCKS!”
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Birds, Beasts and Bugs
All creatures great and small have frequently been a source of inspiration for composers of choral and vocal music. In this concert, you can enjoy pieces in the widest variety of styles, from the Renaissance to the present day, all with an animal theme. Youll hear how different composers view the same creature - Thomas Vautors Suffolk Owl contrasting with Elgars eerie setting, and the bee as envisaged by John Wilbye, Frank Bridge right up to a recently premiered work by Cecilia McDowall. The Nightingale is heard in the Vienna of Alban Berg but also in Berkeley Square. Orlando Gibbons Silver Swan is paired with an Italian swan. You can expect the widest variety of styles and moods, from the tranquil beauty of John Taveners The Lamb and Eric Whitacres Seal Lullaby , to the humour of Frederick Bridges The Goslings and Philip Colls Animal Songs . We are joined by John Winter as our pianist, and are led by our musical director David Lardi.Read more
Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister a political comedy by Antony Jay & Jonathan Lynn directed by Jamie Barker An amateur production presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd The UK is in crisis: debt is spiralling, unemployment s on the rise, and the fragile coalition cabinet is at breaking point. But salvation may exist in the form of a complex pipeline deal with the oil rich country of Kumranistan. Mayhem at Chequers ensues as the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan makes a seriously compromising offer. Moral considerations collide with the economic future of the nation. Prime Minister Jemma Hacker is forced to navigate a maze of government crises, diplomatic challenges, and the cunning plans of her civil servants. Can she stay in power, and for how long? Performances start at 7.30 pm Foyer opens at 7.00 pm All Tickets 10 Wheelchairs can be accommodated on the outer aisles in place of seat numbers 1 or 14 on each row. Please contact the Box Office on 07938 232 027 or info@guildplayers.org.uk so that the relevant seat can be removed in advance. Parking near the venue is limited, so allow time to find a space and walk up. Arrive by 7.25 for curtain up at 7.30Read more
Julius Caesar
Written byWilliam Shakespeare [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William Shakespeare]. Adapted and directed by Naomi Smallwood. Shakespeare's iconic tragedy abridged into an accessible two hours, with a streamlined set of characters and genderblind casting. Power, populism and an infamous political assassination take centre stage - but at what cost to the people of Rome?Read more
Am I Irish Yet? - London
Am I Irish Yet is the funny, sad, laugh out loud totally relatable hit show for every Irish kid who grew up with the 'wrong' accent calling somewhere else home! Starring New York Times best selling novelist Kate Kerrigan and produced and directed by BAFTA winner Kevin Toolis.Read more
Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits
Experience the power and glamour of John Singer Sargent’s portraits in Kenwood's new exhibition; Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits.
Kaytranada
Hip hop and dance producer from Canada.
Indie Disco Night
Expect our DJ to play music from: Arctic monkeys//the strokes//vampire weekend//AMY WINEHOUSE//BLUR//OASIS//FONTAINES DC//jamie t//yeah yeah yeahs//pulp//IDLES//the killers//THE SMITHS//mgmt//hozier//franz ferdinand//gorillaz//R.E.M.//SUPERGRASS//JET//THE CLASH//THE WHITE STRIPES//BLOC PARTY//THE KOOKS//ALT-J//TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB//TAME IMPALA//& MANY MORE CLASSICSRead more
About North Finchley
North Finchley is a suburb of London in the London Borough of Barnet, situated 7 miles (11.3 km) north-west of Charing Cross. North Finchley is centred on Tally Ho Corner, the junction of the roads to East Finchley, Finchley Central and Whetstone. It is primarily a residential and shopping area, with several supermarkets and many restaurants. The artsdepot, a local community arts centre including a gallery, a studio and a theatre, opened on October 23, 2004, in an attempt to revitalise the area and to fill a gap created by the demolition of the Gaumont cinema, and what had become an open air market. The area has mainly 19th century housing ranging from quaint Victorian cottages to substantially larger Victorian double-fronted houses. There is also a dominant Edwardian style toward Woodside Park and Nether Street but with some modern houses, probably built between 1930s and 1960s, towards Friern Barnet. On Friern Barnet Lane there are some mansion style properties and on Tally-Ho corner, a development of luxury flats, above the artsdepot with views over Mill Hill and Hertfordshire. There are few Local Authority estates in the area but the largest, and still pleasant, is in Woodside Park where ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton grew up.
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