Artsdepot announces over 30 autumn productions
North Finchley venue to host theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, magic, and family shows.
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Artsdepot in North Finchley is preparing to host more than 30 productions across a variety of genres this autumn. The programme, running from September through to January, will feature theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, magic, and family entertainment.
Diverse Autumn Programme
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The season begins with Hofesh Shechter’s In the Brain, performed by Shechter II on 9th and 10th September. This will be followed by Ockham’s Razor: Collaborator on 7th October, a production combining theatre and circus. On 15th October, the venue will present the London premiere of The Land We Shared, an international production described as a multigenerational puzzle that blends documentary theatre with live music.
November highlights include Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape on 5th November, directed by Stockard Channing. Later in the month, from 21st to 22nd November, LIT/UP, Lighthouse, an immersive production by Jez Colborne, will combine theatre, dance, and music.
Family and Festive Entertainment
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Samuel Beckett's tragicomedy will be staged at the North Finchley venue on 5 November.
Younger audiences are catered for with shows such as Rabbit & Rey and The Lost Things on 20th September. Dermot O’Leary’s Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape runs from 2nd to 4th October, and Rod Campbell’s Dear Zoo returns on 23rd October. Club Origami, an interactive dance and music performance, is scheduled for 25th October.
The festive season includes Baby Broadway Christmas and Aliens Love Panta Claus, which runs from 8th December to 3rd January. Rapunzel, a new adaptation by family theatre company Wrongsemble, will be shown from 12th to 24th December. The year concludes with The Nutcracker, performed by Let’s All Dance Ballet Company from 29th December to 3rd January.
Adult and Experimental Performances
Adult programming includes comedy with the Scummy Mummies’ Hot Mess on 22nd October. Music lovers can experience the Hop Skotshne Klezmer Band on the same evening, and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club presents The Ronnie Scott’s Story on 28th October. Impressionist Jess Robinson will perform Elton Reimagined on 7th November.
Monique Deletant, chief executive and creative director of Artsdepot, stated that the season reflects the venue's role as a cultural hub. "As North London’s go-to cultural hub, our autumn season celebrates the incredible variety of theatre, comedy, music, magic and live performance that audiences can experience at Artsdepot," Deletant said. "From thought-provoking theatre and spectacular circus to family favourites and a packed festive programme, our creative home for everyone is proud to welcome an outstanding array of artists to our stages."
Tickets and Information
Tickets for all autumn productions are available for purchase on the Artsdepot website at artsdepot.co.uk.
Questions this report answers
+How many productions will Artsdepot host this autumn?
Artsdepot will host over 30 productions during its autumn season, which runs from September through to January. The programme includes a wide variety of genres such as theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, magic, and family entertainment.
+What are some of the notable performances scheduled?
Notable performances include Hofesh Shechter’s In the Brain, Ockham’s Razor: Collaborator, and the London premiere of The Land We Shared. For younger audiences, shows like Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape and Dear Zoo are featured.
+When are tickets available for the autumn programme?
Tickets for all productions in the autumn programme at Artsdepot are available now. Interested attendees can purchase tickets through the venue's official website, artsdepot.co.uk.
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