Culture & Arts
What's on in Barnet — theatre, music, exhibitions and community events.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetThings to do in Barnet: parks, markets, museums and days out
A guide to what there is to do across Barnet — the parks worth the trip, the borough’s museums and historic sites, its markets, and where to go when the weather turns.
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Culture & ArtsMalory Towers Play at Alexandra Palace Theatre
The play 'Malory Towers', an adaptation of Enid Blyton's novels, is currently showing at Alexandra Palace Theatre. Directed by Emma Rice, the production examines themes of female friendship, bullying, and resilience through original songs and 1940s music.
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Culture & Arts · Golders GreenWhetstone Theatre Group's 'Come From Away' Earns Praise
The Whetstone Musical Theatre Group's production of 'Come From Away', a musical based on true events following the 9/11 attacks, has concluded its run at the King Alfred Phoenix Theatre. The show, performed from July 15th to 18th, received critical acclaim.
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Culture & Arts · HendonHendon Marks 200 Years Since Sir Stamford Raffles' Death
A gathering in Hendon commemorated the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles' passing. Raffles, instrumental in founding Singapore and the Zoological Society of London, is interred at St Mary's Church.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareEdgware Youth Centre Launches Successful Girls-Only Sessions
Unitas Youth Zone in Edgware has launched HERspace, a weekly girls-only programme addressing safety concerns and participation gaps. The initiative, which includes activities like DJing and boxing, has seen strong attendance since its introduction a month ago.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet Libraries Launch Music-Themed Summer Reading Challenge
Barnet libraries have launched their annual summer reading challenge, 'Read to the Beat', encouraging children aged four to 12 to read at least six books. The initiative celebrates music with themed events throughout August.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetBarnet student's sculpture at Royal Academy
Sachelle Davis, a student at Barnet and Southgate College, has had her ceramic sculpture 'Roots of Resilience' chosen for the Royal Academy of Arts' Young Artists' Summer Show. The piece explores identity, heritage, and the cultural narrative of Afro hair.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyFinchley Cricket Club Hosts School Softball Tournament
Finchley Cricket Club organised a two-day softball competition for 29 local schools, including separate tournaments for mixed and girls' teams. The event aimed to encourage more girls into the sport and was attended by MP Sarah Sactman.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyFinchley Rugby Celebrates Double Promotion
Finchley Rugby's men's and women's first XVs have both secured promotion following successful league campaigns. The club's centenary year has been marked by this significant achievement, with the women's team winning their league title.
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Culture & Arts · East BarnetRevel Puck Circus to perform in Barnet
The Revel Puck Circus is set to present its latest production, A Glimmer Daze Gambit, at Oak Hill Park in Barnet. The show, which explores themes of belonging, features international artists and a blend of acrobatics, mime, and clowning.
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Culture & Arts · HendonMiddlesex University hosts STEM festival
Middlesex University welcomed hundreds of students from Barnet schools for a British Science Week STEM festival on March 11. The event featured 28 interactive stands, including a VR rollercoaster and a selfie-taking robot, aiming to bring science subjects to life.
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