Whetstone Area Guide

A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood. Based on the book by Judith Kerr. Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... Expect to be surprised!

Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and set in the 1750s, Mathew Dickinson Productions' latest production is Treasure Island, the coming-of-age story of Jim, a young Devonshire lad, who after the chance discovery of a closely guarded map, sets off across the ocean in search of buried treasure on a remote Caribbean island. On the way, he encounters a mutinous cook, blood-thirsty pirates, fights pitched battles, learns the value of friendship and loyalty, and meets a treasure obsessed parrot! This exciting adventure is the classic battle between good and evil , but with a touch of humour, a few songs and dances, a sea shanty or two, and some casualties along the way, all in the search for buried treasure! The show will appeal to adults and children but is not be suitable for the under 10s. Please note this production features sounds of gunfire and cannon fire, and includes scenes of fighting and death.

A choral workshop hosted by Finchley Chamber Choir, led by Lloyd Buck. When Mozart died at the tragically young age of 35 in 1791, he was working on a Requiem Mass, which was left incomplete. The version that so many choral singers have come to know and love was completed by another Austrian composer, Franz Sssmayr. He did so based on "scraps of paper" (now lost) and his own understanding of Mozart's musical signature, but claimed the Sanctus and Benedictus and the Agnus Dei as his own. Several musicologists in the 20th and 21st centuries have taken a critical look at this familiar completion and proposed their own reconstructions. In this open workshop hosted by Finchley Chamber Choir, you'll have the chance to explore the completion by eminent American musicologist Robert D Levin, formerly a professor of music at Harvard, which gives a new perspective on how Mozart may have intended the piece to sound. Choral conductor, pianist and composer Lloyd Buck is a great proponent of Levin's work on the Requiem and he has given several workshops and online presentations on the subject. There will be lots of opportunities to sing as Lloyd presents us with information about the history of the piece and provides fascinating insights into the decisions taken by Levin in completing his reconstruction. The day will finish with a mini performance of the Requiem Mass(from 4.00 pm): feel free to invite family and friends to attend, at no charge. Your ticket includes complementary tea, coffee and biscuits during the breaks; please bring your own lunch (or there are plenty of places you can buy food nearby). Parking at the church is limited, so please use public transport or be prepared to pay for parking (at a nearby car park or in designated on-street parking locations). If you want to take part in the workshop, but you're under 18, we'd ask that you come with a parent or carer. If you are unable to buy tickets online, please call 0333 666 3366 for telephone booking via TicketSource.

Alice never expected Christmas to turn out like this! One moment shes at home, the next shes whisked away into the magical and topsy-turvy world ofWonderland. But theres trouble brewing the mischievousQueen of Heartsand her silly minions,Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, have stolen Santas all-important Naughty and Nice List! Without it, Christmas morning will be ruined for children everywhere. Now its up to Alice and her band of Wonderland friends including theMad Hatter, theWhite Rabbit, theSnowflake Fairy, theHead Elf, the charming (and slightly dramatic)Prince Charming, and a rather specialSnowman to outwit the Queen, find the list, and save Christmas in time. Packed with music, mischief, magic, and plenty of panto fun, Alice in Wonderland and the Christmas List is a festive family adventure where hearts are tested, heroes are made, and Christmas cheer is the greatest magic of all. Suitable for age 3 upwards. Running Time: 55 mins

You won't want to follow in the footsteps of the White Rabbit and be late for this important date at your very own Wonderland! Treat your inner child to an unforgettable experience in a nostalgic soft-play adventure. Expect ball pits, three storeys of soft play, retro arcade games, and a photo booth for you to don a Cheshire Cat grin! Watch as playtime transforms into a nightclub atmosphere, with DJs spinning the best old-school anthems. Come and fall down the rabbit hole and dance like nobody's watching. Don't worry… "We're all mad here!" Get your tickets now for Wonderland: Adult Soft Play in London!

Marley was dead: to begin with. Following a critically acclaimed run in 2023, Mark Gatiss’ retelling of Dickens’ winter ghost story returns to haunt Alexandra Palace Theatre again in 2025. It’s a cold Christmas Eve and mean-spirited miser Ebenezer Scrooge has an unexpected visit from the spirit of his former business partner Jacob Marley. Bound in chains as punishment for a lifetime of greed, the unearthly figure explains it isn’t too late for Scrooge to change his miserly ways in order to escape the same fate, but first he’ll have to face three more eerie encounters… Frozen in time with beautifully preserved original features, our wonderfully atmospheric Theatre provides the perfect setting for audiences to enjoy one of the most famous and beloved Christmas stories ever told. Filled with Dickensian, spine-tingling special effects, prepare to be frightened and delighted in equal measure as you enter the supernatural Victorian world of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. CAPTIONED: Thursday, 4th December, 7:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Saturday, 3rd January, 2:30pm