30th August - 25th September
Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and
Spziezak Productions present the World Premiere of
THE MGM STORY
The MGM Story traces
the story of this Golden
Age of Song and Dance,
and tells the tale of how
the studio fostered the
talents of stars like Judy
Garland and Gene Kelly
and composers like Cole
Porter and Irving Berlin
(and scores of others).
This brand new musical
revue will take you back to those timeless classics
with songs from Singin' In the Rain, An American In
Paris, The Wizard of Oz and many more.
Featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and
musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.
Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole with
a West End Cast and band!
Tuesdays - Saturdays 7.30pm
Matinees: Saturdays 17th & 24th 3pm, Sundays 4pm
Tickets from £15
Saturday 29th October 7.30pm
THE GATEHOUSE CHAT SHOW
Join JP & special guests for our annual fundraising show
Save the date!
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14 Dec 2016 - 29 Jan 2017
OVATION presents
ANYTHING GOES
Cole Porter’s all-singing all-dancing
ship-board musical sets sail at the Gatehouse
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Booking opens 6 September 2016
BECOMING A THEATRE PATRON
Like most London fringe venues, The Gatehouse relies
on private funding to keep the theatre open. We are
always looking for those who would like to become
patrons to help us improve the facilities at the theatre.
If you are interested in becoming a patron please call
John or Katie Plews - 020 8340 4256
Theatre Manager 020 8340 3477
email: [email protected]
24 HOUR BOX OFFICE
020 8340 3488
Highgate Village, London N6 4BD
THEATRE
PROGRAMME
Information & Online Bookings at
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
TICKET PRICING POLICY
Credit/debit card booking fee - 50p per ticket.
Online booking fee - 5% of total transaction
Concessionary rates are available for most shows to
those aged 65 and over, registered disabled,
students, Equity or MU members.
Upstairs at the Gatehouse is a
member of the Society of
Independent Theatres.
More info at www.sitgb.org
Great food and drink available
in the pub downstairs
www.urbanpubsandbars.com
For table reservations call 020 8340 8054
The Gatehouse, Highgate Village
London N6 4BD
Junction of Hampstead Lane & North Road
Highgate tube, exit 3 (10 minute walk up Southwood Lane)
Archway tube - then buses 143, 210, 271 up Highgate Hill
Bus 214 from Camden/Kentish Town
CAR: Free parking after 12 noon in residents parking bays and
pay and display bays. Parking permitted on single yellow
lines after 6.30pm on weekdays and all day at weekends.
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
NOW WITH RE-FURBISHED SEATS
FULLY HEATED & AIR-CONDITIONED
AUGUST
&
SEPTEMBER
2016
Box Office: 020 8340 3488
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
CAMDEN
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FRINGE FESTIVAL
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THE HEART OF
EVERYTHING
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1 & 4 Aug 7.30pm, 2 , 3 & 5 Aug 9.15pm
This satirical comedy set in a
Further Education College
explores the absurdity
between what management
say and how they behave.
New guy Nigel’s enthusiasm
to put students at the heart of
everything will surely make a difference, won't it?
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Ath WORKING TITLE
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2 , 3 & 5 Aug 7.30pm, 4 Aug 9.15pm
Set over 24 hours this play explores the cogs that
drive the city and the people within it. Whether
they are rushing through Covent Garden, changing
at Bank, sleeping through their alarms or just drinking
a cider on the Thames. Come and see the big
smoke and the stories of the people that live there.
AN ACTOR’S
LIFE FOR ME
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Sat 6 Aug 7.30pm,
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Sun 7 Aug 5.00pm & 7.30pm
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A quirky and inventive adaptation of Shakespeare’s The
Tempest, exploring Prospero’s story of revenge, magic
and mystery. John Wild performs a host of comic
characters, making the telling of this story hilarious
and often absurd!
A BOY NAMED CASH
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A Johnny Cash Tribute Show
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11 ,13 & 14 Aug 7.30pm 12 Aug 9.15pm
Monty Cotton showcases the
greatest hits of The Man In Black
as a one-man-band alongside a
variety of pedals and instruments
- it’s no ordinary solo show, you
have to see it to believe it!
All shows: £12, Concessions £10
BOX OFFICE: 020 8340 3488
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
www.camdenfringe.com
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SAVE ME A BALLOON
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Fri 12 Aug 7.30pm & Sat 13 Aug 9.15pm
Meet Michael and Maria, the
unabashed, crazy, ridiculous old couple
in this uplifting love story. This unlikely
couple receive the news that one has a
terminal illness. What follows is a list of
unconventional to-dos before they say
their good-byes. Expect physical
comedy, clowning, stage magic, King
Kong and balloons.
ANTIGONE
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8 Aug 7.30pm,
9th & 10th Aug 9.15pm
The war in Thebes is over at last,
but the city is far from being at
peace. Headstrong Antigone will
not rest until her brother
receives the proper burial rights,
but Kreon, ruler of Thebes, has
decreed that whoever touches the body of this traitor
will suffer no less than death. Antigone is a vivid and
atmospheric re-imagining of a classic.
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9 & 10 Aug 7.30pm & 11 Aug 9.15pm
This hilarious musical revue features
a wonderful mix of sketches and classic
songs about the theatre from the pens
of Noël Coward, Cole Porter, Irving
Berlin, Jerome Kern and Stephen
Sondheim, revealing the pleasures and
perils of 'Life Upon the Wicked Stage'.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST
STAND UP TEMPEST
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1 IN 3
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16 & 18 Aug 7.30pm, 17 & 19 Aug 9.15pm
Life is far from grim 'Up North', Danny's a Bad Lad,
his Mam's a tart and his brother dresses in women's
clothes. London is calling and lives will change forever,
so fasten your seat-belts for a roller-coaster ride back
to April 1999. This production sensitively tackles the real
life nail-bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho.
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GODSPELL
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20 - 24 Aug 7.30pm
J R Theatre bring the classic
musical Godspell well
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into the 21 Century.
Stephen Schwartz delivers
an array of melodic gems for
the audience to feast upon
from up-tempo comedic
moments to heartfelt ballads. Forget what you think
about Godspell, forget what you think about God.
This is our story, this is now, this is us.
BLINK
25th,26th & 28th Aug 7.30pm Fri 26th Aug 9.15pm
An unconventional, quirky and
voyeuristic piece, a delicate love
story, cleverly weaving themes of
loneliness, bereavement and
consensual stalking (!) into the
intimate and engaging story of
Jonah, Sophie and a fox called
Scruffilitis. Finding each other in
Leytonstone, their ensuing relationship is dysfunctional,
darkly funny and unexpected – in more ways than one!
A DAY IN THE LIVES OF FRANKIE ABBOTT
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15 , 17 & 19 Aug 7.30pm, 16 & 18 Aug 9.15pm
Life is more than the days you have left. Jeff and
Jasmine are diagnosed with a life threatening disease,
but through each other they learn why life is worth
being threatened. A story of strength, defiance
and most of all, friendship.
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26 Aug 7.30pm, 27 Aug 9.15pm & 28 Aug 5pm
What happens when a fantasist with a fading memory
recalls events from years ago?
Frankie Abbott, now in a care home, is helped by
Marion, one of his carers, to remember.
A comedy written by David Barry.