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The Festival of Culture is a spectacular event hosted
by Islington Square, in collaboration with the many
cultural institutions of the Islington area. And, with
the exception of food and drinks, everything is free!
From a pop-up cinema to comedy, live music to
children’s entertainment, exhibitions to gardening
workshops – there really is something for everyone.
The Festival marketplace, complete with street food
stalls and pop-up bars is the perfect place to soak
up the atmosphere; and the magical light display in
the central boulevard provides a dynamic centrepiece
to this one-off event, celebrating the area’s past,
present and future.
Experience the culture. Remember the history.
Imagine the future.
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Main Stage
17:00–17:15
Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
17:15–18:45
Busking Sessions
Main Stage
17:30–18:00 View The Future Development
Marketing Suite
19:00–19:15
Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
19:15–19:45
Abandoman
Main Stage
Entry to the Festival of Culture
is via 130 Upper Street,
London, N1 1QP
20:00–20:30 Joel Domett
Main Stage
20:30–21:00 Richard Herring
Main Stage
Entry to the Festival of Culture
site and all acts is free
21:00–21:15
Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
21:15–21:45
Miss Hope Springs
Main Stage
Sunday 6th December
10am – 9pm
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15:00–16:00 Almeida Theatre Workshop for Kids
Esther Anne Place
Saturday 5th December
10am – 10pm
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Pop-Up Cinema
19:45–20:00 Light Projection Show
Friday 4th December
2pm – 10pm
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14:45–16:30 About A Boy
Getting here
Opening times
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21:45–22:00 Light Projection Show
22:00
Event closes
Esther Anne Place
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Event opens
10:00
10:00–11:15
Streetside Gardening Workshops
Streetside Gardens
10:00–10:30 The London International Gospel Choir Main Stage
10:00–11:00 Puppet Making Workshops
Food Lovers’ Market
10:00–11:00 Puppet Making Workshops
Food Lovers’ Market
11:30–13:00
Pop-Up Cinema
10:30–11:00
Streetside Gardening Workshops Streetside Gardens
13:00–14:00 Busking Sessions
Main Stage
11:00–12:45
Finding Nemo
Pop-Up Cinema
14:00–14:30 Streetside Gardening Workshops
Streetside Garden
11:30–12:30
View The Future Development
Marketing Suite
14:30–15:30 Face Painting
Food Lovers’ Market
13:00–13:30 King’s Head Theatre
Main Stage
14:30–15:20Through The Hole In The Wall
Pop-Up Cinema
13:30–14:15Streetside Gardening Workshops
Streetside Gardens
15:20–15:30
Pop-Up Cinema
14:00–15:00 Dance Hour featuring Sadler’s Wells
Main Stage
15:30–16:30 Busking Session
Main Stage
14:30–15:30 Face Painting
Food Lovers’ Market
15:30–16:00 View The Future Development
Marketing Suite
15:45–16:15
Danny Toeman
Main Stage
16:45–17:00
Esther Anne Place
16:15–16:30
Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
17:00–18:30 Annie Hall
Pop-Up Cinema
16:30–17:00 Sam Brookes
Main Stage
18:30–18:45 Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
17:00–17:15
Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
18:45–19:15
Nathan Watson
Main Stage
17:15–17:45
Jake Isaac
Main Stage
19:15–19:30
Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
17:45–18:00 Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
19:30–20:15
Duke
Main Stage
18:00–21:00 Pulp Fiction
Pop-Up Cinema
20:30–21:30 Björn Again
Main Stage
21:00
21:30–21:45
Light Projection Show
Esther Anne Place
22:00
Event closes
Toy Story Through The Hole In The Wall Q&A
Light Projection Show
Event opens
Event closes
Main Stage
On the Main Stage you can find
our broad range of music acts as
well as stand-up performances
as part of Friday Night is
Comedy Night.
Key
Areas
Marketing Suite
Entrance / Exit
via 130 Upper Street
See the Events Schedule for further
details on when your favourite
acts are performing.
Food Lovers’ Market
The market is home to delicious
street food, pop-up bars, and
stalls from local retailers. It’s the
perfect place to grab a coffee or
a bite to eat while soaking up
the atmosphere.
Streetside Garden
The pop-up garden will be hosting
garden workshops including
successful bulb planting.
Toilets
Children’s Ride
Christmas Tree
Stall
Streetside
Garden
Esther Anne
Place
Main Stage
Pop-up Cinema
Pop-Up Cinema
Coffee Van
The pop-up cinema will be
screening a range of films, from
family favourites to cult classics.
Food Lovers’
Market
Toilets
Disabled
Entrance /Exit
See the Events Schedule for
showing times.
Esther Anne Place
Esther Anne Place is at the heart
of the action. From here you
can witness the impressive light
installation that will be projected
against one of Islington Square’s
historic building façades.
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Nathan has performed at The Jazz
Cafe, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club,
The Troubadour, The Pigalle, The
Boisdale, Floridita… the list goes on.
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Nathan will be performing on the
Main Stage on Saturday.
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JAKE ISA AC
“A love of music. An unrivalled
harmony. An unstoppable
aristocratic force.”
“A little folk, a little soul. A little
pop, but more than a little serious”
– Clash
B J Ö RN AGAIN
Björn Again was created and
founded in 1988 in Melbourne, by
Company Director and Bass Player
Rod Stephen. The show rapidly
achieved worldwide cult status for
its performances of ABBA’s hits,
and is acknowledged for initiating
the ABBA revival, which brought
about ABBA Gold, Muriel’s Wedding
and MAMMA MIA!
Björn Again will be performing on
the Main Stage on Saturday.
Singer/songwriter Jake has
performed at Barn On The Farm,
Summer Sound, Kendal Calling
and Glastonbury. He supported
Ella Eyre and Paloma Faith on her
recent European tour.
Jake will be performing on the
Main Stage on Sunday.
NATHAN WATSO N
Nathan Watson, soul singer and
guitarist, is inspired by Stevie
Wonder, Terence Trent D’Arby,
Otis Redding & Aretha Franklin.
DANNY TO EMAN
A life-long North Londoner, Danny
Toeman has spent the past two
and a half years on the circuit,
impacting audiences with his
eclectic soul and funk stylings.
Over the last year, Danny has
graced stages at the Royal Albert
Hall, the O2 Arena, and the
Roundhouse. No matter the size
of the venue, Danny Toeman’s
powerful voice, stage-presence,
and neo-vintage grooves never
fail to leave a mark.
Danny will be performing on the
Main Stage on Sunday.
Ed Travers, Marko Pandazis
and Flynn Stronach are the
beatboxing/guitar/harmony trio
taking the world by storm. They
have performed at festivals,
including Lovebox and Parklife,
and joined some of music’s
biggest names on stage including
Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, and
Beverley Knight.
Duke will be performing on the
Main Stage on Saturday.
SAM BRO O KE S
Sam Brookes is a seasoned veteran
of the live music circuit. A trained
glider and former chorister, Sam is
not your stereotypical folk bard.
He has supported Joan Armatrading,
Ray Davies and Newton Faulkner
in concert. Thoughtful lyrics add
poetry to his tracks, something
that sets his work apart.
Gospel Choir (LYGC), singing both
secular and non-secular music in
a ‘gospel style’ – rich in harmony
and full of movement and
expression. LIGC has a reputation
for energetic performances which
has led to various high-profile
appearances, including Prince’s
Trust Awards Ceremony 2015 for
HRH Prince Charles, The X Factor
final 2014 and the Rugby World
Cup 2015.
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MIS S H O PE SPRIN GS
Playing the piano and singing
her award-winning repertoire of
uniquely catchy original songs,
Miss Hope Springs is the towering
blonde, floor-to-ceiling sequinned
creation of composer, lyricist,
pianist and comic actor Ty Jeffries.
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London International Gospel
Choir (LIGC) is the new name of
the award winning London Youth
Richard will be performing on
the Main Stage on Friday.
The LIGC will be performing
on Sunday on the Main Stage.
Sam Brookes will be performing
on the Main Stage on Sunday.
LO ND O N INTERNATI O NAL
G OSPEL CH O IR
Guide. He is recognised as a
pioneer of comedy podcasting,
with comedians such as Stephen
Merchant, Russell Brand and
Stephen Fry appearing on his
podcast, Richard Herring’s
Leicester Square Theatre Podcast.
Comedian and writer, Richard
Herring is “one of the leading hidden
masters of modern British comedy”,
according to the British Theatre
Miss Hope Springs will be
performing on the Main Stage
on Friday.
IMR AN YUSUF
Stand-up comedian and satirist,
Imran Yusuf has completed two
solo UK tours, “An Audience
with Imran Yusuf” and “Bring
The Thunder”. He has performed
two solo shows at the Edinburgh
Festival, in 2014 and 2015. Imran is
a regular member of the comedy
show “The Cutting Edge” at The
Comedy Store. In 2015, he hosted
the first ever “HaLOL” comedy night
to celebrate the growing talent of
British Muslim comedy in the UK.
Imran will be performing on the
Main Stage on Friday.
of Elders is the theatre’s resident
over-60s performance company,
proving since 1989 that it’s never
too late to start dancing!
Abandoman creates hilarious
freestyle songs at lightning speed
based on audience suggestions.
Abandoman will be performing
on the Main Stage on Friday.
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J O EL D O MME T T
Joel has had a hugely exciting
career since starting stand-up
comedy in 2007. He was the face
of MTV in 2012 and has performed
stand-up on Russell Howard’s Good
News. He has numerous acting
credits to his name, including Skins.
He is also a host of Impractical
Jokers UK.
Joel will be performing on the Main
Stage on Friday.
ABAND O MAN
Winner of Hackney Empire New
Act of the Year, the Musical
Comedy Awards and the 2012
Adelaide Fringe Festival’s Best
Comedy Newcomer Award,
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KIN G’S HE AD THE ATRE
Founded in 1970, the King’s
Head Theatre has earned itself
a reputation for nurturing new
talent, thanks to its Trainee
Director scheme. High-quality
and accessible classical music
is very much part of the theatre’s
programme, with Charles Court
Opera joining the venue as an
associate company. On Sunday,
stars from the Charles Court Opera
will be performing numbers from
their Boutique Panto, “Mirror
Mirror: A Snow White Pantomime”
on the Main Stage.
The Company of Elders will be
performing two pieces on Sunday
at 2pm.
FUTURE US
Future us designs and produces
interactive, immersive experiences,
collaborating with a range of
artists from different disciplines
to create experiences that are
surprising and original. Their work
is inspired by contemporary art and
performance. Future us creates
participatory work that focuses on
getting people talking, prompting
engagement and interaction.
SADLER’S WELLS
Sadler’s Wells is a world leader
in contemporary dance and
presents dance of every kind. The
internationally renowned Company
THE ALMEIDA THE ATRE
The Almeida exists to launch the
next generation of British artists
onto the world stage. A small room
with an international reputation,
the Almeida began life as a literary
and scientific society. Today, they
make brave new work that asks
big questions: of plays, of theatre
and of the world around us.
The Almeida Theatre will be
teaching a drama workshop for
kids on Friday afternoon.
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AB O UT A B OY
A cynical, immature young man
is taught how to act like a grownup by a little boy. Based on
Nick Hornby’s novel and starring
Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult
and Toni Colette.
About a Boy will be screening in the
pop-up cinema on Friday at 2.45pm
(Certificate 12).
TOY STORY
A cowboy toy is made profoundly
jealous when a new spaceman
toy supplants him as top toy in
a boy’s room.
Disney Pixar’s 1995 animated hit
features the voices of Tom Hanks
and Tim Allen as Woody and Buzz.
Toy Story will be showing in the
Pop-up Cinema, on Saturday at
11.30am (Certificate PG).
THRO U GH THE H O LE
IN THE WALL
Offering a unique insight into the
period 1935 – 75, Through The Hole
In The Wall is a documentary film
that examines the history of Milner
Square, located at the end of
Almeida Street. The film looks at
the social and economic changes
experienced by those living there.
This film will be screening in the
Pop-up Cinema on Saturday at
2.30pm and will be followed by
a Q&A session.
ANNIE HALL
Neurotic New York comedian
Alvy Singer falls in love with the
ditsy Annie Hall.
Directed and starring Woody Allen
and co-starring Diane Keaton.
Annie Hall will be showing in
the Pop-up Cinema on Saturday
at 5pm (Certificate 15).
FIND IN G NEM O
After his son is captured in the
Great Barrier Reef and taken to
Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out
on a journey to bring him home.
Disney’s 2003 family-friendly, sea
adventure features the voices of
Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres
and Alexander Gould.
Finding Nemo will be screening in
the Pop-up Cinema on Sunday at
11am (Certificate U).
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PULP FI C TI O N
The lives of two mob hit men,
a boxer, a gangster’s wife, and
a pair of diner bandits intertwine
in four tales of violence and
redemption.
Directed by Quentin Tarantino and
starring Tim Roth, Bruce Willis, John
Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel
L. Jackson – to name but a few –
the cult classic, Pulp Fiction, needs
no introduction.
Pulp Fiction will be showing in the
Pop-up Cinema on Sunday at 6pm
(Certificate 18).
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
The BFI was founded in 1933. The
BFI combines cultural, creative and
industrial roles, bringing together
the BFI National Archive and BFI
Reuben Library, film distribution,
exhibition and education at BFI
Southbank and BFI IMAX, publishing
and festivals.
The BFI will be showing silent films
throughout the event.
NAO MI SCHILLIN GER
Gardener, writer and photographer
Naomi Schillinger has written two
books, Veg Street and Grow All You
Can Eat In 3 Square Feet. She writes
the ‘Urban Gardener’ column for
‘Grow Your Own’ magazine and
features regularly, in print and in
podcast, in The Guardian.
Naomi will be leading gardening
workshops in the Streetside Garden.
LIT TLE AN GEL PUPPE T THE ATRE
“There is magic in this compact
theatre and its glowing stage.”
– Time Out
combinations of exciting flavours
make their crêpes irresistible.
Little Angel Theatre is one of
only three building-based puppet
theatres in England. Established
in 1961, the Islington-based
theatre stands side-by-side with
the workshop, where all new
productions and puppets are
developed, carved and constructed.
The Little Angel Puppet Theatre
will be hosting puppet-making and
face-painting workshops during
the festival.
OVER THE GRILL
PIZ Z A PI CK-UP
Authentic wood-fired pizza.
SALT YARD
ITALIAN AND SPANISH FO O D
Modern Caribbean BBQ food.
Salt Yard is an award-winning bar
and restaurant serving modern
tapas inspired by the flavours
and produce of Spain and Italy.
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THE TIPPLE TA XI
KOSHARY KITCHEN
The Tipple Taxi is a beautiful, classic
Fairway London taxi complete with
photo booth. The Tipple Taxi will
also be serving tea and popcorn.
Vegetarian selection of hot and
cold Middle Eastern food.
MELTIN G P OT LDN
ME AT THE CHEF
Melting Pot LDN uses fresh and
natural ingredients, sourced from
local, independent suppliers, to
create healthy fusion meals.
Gourmet burgers and buttermilk
fried chicken.
SWEE TS & SAVO URIE S
Sweets & Savouries have created a
variety of sweet and savoury crêpes
that suit everyone’s taste. Unique
History of the Site
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Islington Square is a new development that will
transform the former North London Mail centre just
off Upper Street into a new destination, combining
restored Edwardian buildings with new-build
elements.
The scheme, developed by Sager Group in association
with Cain Hoy, will provide 263 homes (a mixture
of both private and affordable), exciting new
retail outlets, restaurants, and leisure facilities –
all stemming from a new public boulevard.
From Upper Street there will be two arcades leading
to the public boulevard, one of which will run
through the central arches in the Grade II listed
post office building on Upper Street and the second
arcade, next to the former Mitre Public House.
1516
Henry VIII establishes a “Master
of Posts”.
1710
The “Master of Posts” is
renamed “Post Master General”.
1839
Postage rates are revised –
delivery within Great Britain and
Ireland is given a fixed rate in the
form of a stamp.
Late 19th Century
The Post Master General orders
a number of sorting and delivery
centres to be built throughout
London and the South East; mail
deliveries reach between 6 and
12 per day in London.
1906
the North London Mail Centre
opens, fronting Upper Street.
2003
Royal Mail announces its plans
to move its sorting office to Eagle
Wharf Road.
2015
A new chapter begins with the
North London Mail Centre set to be
transformed into Islington Square,
with new homes, shops, restaurants
and leisure facilities.
For further information, visit the
Festival of Culture website at:
www.islingtonsquare.com/festival-of-culture
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You can also share your experiences
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#IslingtonSqFestival
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