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CULTURE
Women laughing
Michael Wall’s black comedy tells the
story of two couples fighting for their
lives amidst the inner-city frustrations
and aspirations of the 1980s.
When: now until 27 October
Where: Old Red Lion Theatre,
418 St John’s Street, EC1V 4NJ
How much: £15/£12 concessions.
£7 on Sundays
Visit www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/
or call the box office on
0844 412 4307 to book.
Clerkenwell: Radicals,
religion and rivers
To complement the display Rebel
Clerkenwell: a history of dissent and
radicalism, join guides for a walk and see
some of the radical sites of Clerkenwell.
When: 31 October, 11am and 3
November, 2pm
Where: meet at Farringdon Station
How much: £6/£5 concessions
No booking required - just turn up
From India to Islington exhibition
Explore the Roma culture through
this beautiful exhibition which offers a
fascinating window into Roma music, art,
fashion and life in London.
When: now until 1 December 2012
Where: Islington Museum,
245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB
How much: free
The Snowman
The Snowman is back at the Peacock
Theatre for a record-breaking 15th year.
Performed by a live orchestra, this is the
perfect Christmas treat for all the family.
When: 28 November–6 January
2013
Where: Peacock Theatre, Portugal
Street, Holborn, WC2
How much: £12-£32
For more information and to book visit
www.sadlerswells.com
Green living
Crafternoon tea
Hosted by Transition Finsbury Park,
each session covers a different topic,
including knitting, bike maintenance and
other sustainable activities.
When: 1st Sunday of every month,
2-4pm
Where: Ecology Centre,
191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH
How much: free
For more information visit
www.transitionfinsburypark.org.
uk/events
Guyatts Funfair
Head to Barnard Park in October for a
host of fun for the whole family. Enjoy
classic funfair rides and lots of food
stalls to indulge your tummy.
When: 18-21 October, weekdays
4-8.30pm, Saturday 1-9pm
and Sunday 1-8pm
Where: Barnard Park,
Copenhagen Street, N1
How much: £1
Harvest meadow cut
Join the Nature Conservation team
for an annual cut of the wildflower
meadows. A simple ploughman’s lunch
will be provided.
When: 21 October, 10am-2pm
Where: Gillespie Park, N5
How much: free
To find out more visit
www.islington.gov.uk/
ecologycentre
or call 020 7527 4374
assembly hall events
After some amazing performances
recently including Primal Scream
(pictured above), Islington Assembly Hall
has some great events this autumn.
Dirty Dozen Brass band in concert
The legends return after nearly ten
years. Featuring songs from their new
album mixed in with classics, this is
a rare opportunity to experience the
greatest brass band of the last 35 years.
When: 3 November, 7pm
Where: Islington Assembly Hall,
Upper Street, N1 2UD
How much: £18
To book visit
https://assemblyhall.ticketabc.com
Vintage pop-up fair
Enjoy a day of shopping with over
40 of the best vintage traders from
around the country, selling ladies’ and
men’s fashion, accessories, jewellery,
homeware, furniture and more.
When: 4 November and 7 December,
11am-4pm
Where: Islington Assembly Hall,
Upper Street, N1 2UD
How much: £3/£2 NUS
For more information about this and other
events at Islington Assembly Hall, visit
http://assemblyhall.islington.gov.uk
Soul II Soul in concert
One of the most innovative UK
dance/R&B outfits is back to perform an
exclusive full live band show with Jazzie
B, Caron Wheeler and more.
When: 29 and 30 November, 7pm
Where: Islington Assembly Hall,
Upper Street, N1 2UD
How much: £37.50
To book visit
https://assemblyhall.ticketabc.com
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