The Highgate-based arts venue held its Spring programme launch event this week, when staff reflected upon their achievements over the last half-century and looked ahead to a momentous 12 months to come.
Among attendees were Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Emily Arkell, and Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE, the council’s Joint Assistant Director for Culture and Creativity.
The evening included sample showcases of some of the fantastic cabaret, circus and family entertainment acts that will be performing on stage there in the weeks ahead prior to a big, community-focused birthday bash this summer.
Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Emily Arkell, commented:
I had a really great time at Jacksons Lane’s Spring programme event and all the acts were very engaging, entertaining and fun for people of all ages.
I’d encourage Haringey residents and visitors to the borough to head over to Highgate in the weeks and months ahead and take in a show as this iconic arts venue celebrates its 50th birthday this year. The summer party sounds fantastic too!
Jacksons Lane Artistic Director, Adrian Berry, said:
Since opening our doors in 1975 in a converted Methodist church, Jacksons Lane has been a hub for arts and community.
In 2025, we proudly celebrate our 50th birthday, still championing great performances, community projects and a welcoming space for all.
Join us for a special 50th theatre season featuring everything from a unique Kate Bush cabaret to thrilling circus from the Baltic region. Plus, a big celebration party is in the works – stay tuned!
This calendar year has already begun in fine fashion at Jacksons Lane, with two sold-out shows – Christmas Comes To Moomin Valley and An Evening Without Kate Bush.
There’s plenty more in store to boot!
Described as “bringing generations together through seriously skilful silliness,” Darryl J Carrington’s family-friendly comedy show Out Of The Box (Sunday 26 January 2025) is a joyous celebration of PLAY throughout your life, whatever your age.
Naughty Cabaret (Friday 7 February 2025) proved a huge hit at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe for loveable duo Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume.
Exploring struggles with addiction, body image, inner demons and self-worth, Tilly Lee-Cronick’s captivating tale Handful Of Nothing (Thursday 6 February 2025) is a poetic, playful journey that’s full of surprises, incorporating dance, ingenious storytelling, innovative aerial choreography, puppetry and song.
Blurring the line between ordinary and spectacular and packed with humour, Häppy Hour (Friday 14 March 2025) by The Nordic Council reminds us that it’s okay to laugh at ourselves – even at our worst.
Finally, Foan and Fortune’s Mess (Sunday 16 March 2025) is a fantastical puppetry adventure jam-packed with comedy, magic and original music.
For further information, please visit the Spring Season 2025 page on the Jacksons Lane website.
