Feeling a faint trace of nostalgia as I step through the greens of New River Walk – how difficult it is to believe that Summer has come to an end! As the weather becomes more breezy and sunny days feel like an ever more precious occurrence, the Islington Storyteller would like to share some recommendations on all that is worth discovering in Islington and nearby areas this month.
Theatre
3rd September – 1st October. The Clinic at Alameida Theatre.
The Clinic is a fiercely political and lyrical play by “seriously exciting new talent” (Evening Standard ) Dipo Baruwa-Etti, written during a twelve-month residency with the Almeida as part of the Channel 4 Playwrights’ bursary.
Tickets here
20th September – 24th September. The Drought at the King’s Head Theatre.
Winner of the 2021 London Horror Playwriting competition, The Drought (written by Nina Atesh) is an atmospheric dark thriller about how purpose shapes our lives and mankind’s relationship with nature.
Tickets here
Autumn Season at Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
Immerse yourself into the world of contemporary dance and music. The Islington Storyteller is especially excited about House of Flamenka running from 27th September- 8th October.
All shows and tickets
Art
4-11th September – Ezen Foundation Fan Exhibition.
An exhibition by Shanghai-born artist, Dehua Liu, where he presents an extensive collection of traditionally painted fans and hand-carved seals. Ezen Group will be hosting free events on September 8th and 11th featuring talks by the artist and suiboku painting demonstrations.
Book your space here.
1-25th September – Exhibition at Moosey Gallery.
New solo exhibition by Imon Boy at Moosey Gallery in Camden Passage.
More info here
10-11th September – Open House at the Estorick Collection.
Discover the Estorick Collection, a gallery featuring 20th-century Italian art, including a core of Futurist masterpieces. During Open House 2022 there will be free tours on Saturday 10th September at 12.00 and 15.00 and Sunday 11th September at 12.30 and 15.00.
More info here
8-30th September – Victoria Miro Gallery. “The Story of Art as it’s Still Being Written”.
Curated by Katy Hessel, this exhibition brings together a selection of artists working in the past two decades who define the contemporary moment.
More info here
Live Music
Every Thursday – Live music at 69 Colebrooke Row.
Perfectly balanced cocktails and night live music with a variety of guests performing in the upcoming weeks starting from 20.30 p.m. In-residence artists include Gypsy Dreamers Band, Dai Price And The Ramblers, Paul Kerr And Bob Loveda.
More info here
Workshops
Every Thursday 7-8 p.m. – Yoga at the Newington Green Meeting House.
Relax your body with a one-hour yoga session with easy-to-do movements to improve posture and personal awareness.
Book here
8th September – Dried bouquet-making workshop in Camden Passage.
Hosted by Arta’s Flowers with the local Italian grocery EGRO. The workshop includes a traditional Italian aperitivo!
Book here
15th September – Playwriting Masterclass at Alameida Theatre.
Join writer of The Clinic Dipo Baruwa-Etti for a masterclass that will explore genre storytelling on stage and how to connect politics to character and story development. Tickets are free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under.
Tickets here
22nd September – Summer Garland Workshop at Plant Designs.
Plant Designs leafy plant shop is on the beautiful Exmouth Market in London. They run regular workshops on all things plants, hosted by friendly in-house experts and guest teachers.
Book here
New around the block!
Some fresh spots recently opened in the neighbourhood
Pacific Wines, an acclaimed American wines merchant will be opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Camden Passage by the end of September! Read more about this wonderful family-run business on their blog.
Drop by MUJI in Angle Central. The store has just reopened with a new concept focused on sustainability and community building. Every month, they provide local businesses with free space to display and sell their produce. This September they are collaborating with The Archway Planter.
Alwyne Castle will open its doors to our fellow residents once again by the end of this month boasting a new menu and a viby interior design!
Sessions is a new conceptual food court near Islington Green serving Korean, Mediterranean, British and West African dishes!
Jamboree is a new food, drinks and live music venue near Kings Cr
And it’s a wrap! Back with more recommendations next month.
