Christmas closing from 24th December & reopening on 4th January
'Draw Yourself is back at the Hill! Hosting another informal, free-to-attend session at the Hill Station Cafe on Sunday the 3rd of December from 6 pm.
Join us for a Christmassy evening of still-life drawing exercises designed to inspire you to take a minute and reconnect with your creativity.
Bring yourself, bring your friends - all materials are provided, and a wholesome evening is guaranteed!
Event details:
Sunday, 3rd December 2023
6pm start
Free to attend
Back by popular demand!
On That Note are a classy vocal ensemble delivering a sumptuous feast of close harmony jazz, pop and folk. Relaxed but spirited, this a cappella group work hard to create a tight and blended sound - with no backing track or conductor in sight.
Event details
Wednesday, 6th December 2023
SHOW IS CANCELLED
A night of alternative folk with south east London's very own Lando Manning and OK Solo.
These local musicians are bringing their varied styles to this month's Telegraph hill sessions and invite you to join for an intimate show at the Hill Station Cafe.
Date and time:
Thursday, 7th December, 2023
7:30pm start
Free event with donations on the night
Socials:
We invite you to a fundraiser for Gaza to support the emergency aid appeals of Gaza Sunbirds and Palestine Red Crescent Society. We want to welcome those with an open mind and open heart to learn more about the reality of life for the citizens of Gaza and Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, a forum to speak to your neighbour and bring our community together to engage in important discussions.
We will be screening:
Two films which bring us closer to understanding the lives of ordinary Palestinians in Gaza.
+ Special guests
Raising money for Gaza sunbirds via Amos trust.
Date and time:
Wednesday 13th December, 2023
6pm start (screenings from 6:30)
Ramfunk turns 2 and invite you to celebrate!
Ramfunk originate from the Brit School in South London and play funk, jazz, and blues. They are putting on a special performance to celebrate their 2nd birthday together.
Friday 15th Dec
8-11pm (doors 7:30pm)
£5 entry / £6 OTD
Ramfunk have recently won a senior award at Battle of The Bands and have recently played at The Royal Albert Hall.
Socials:
Using foraged, upcycled & recycled materials we will guide you through the techniques needed to create your own unique wreath.
All materials supplied.
Wreath Workshop
Hill Station, Kitto Road, SE14 5TY
Saturday 16th Dec
11am to 1pm
Cost £30/person
(£5 of which will be donated to Crisis)
Pre booking essential.
Fistbumps presents...
Artists performing
Gig raising funds for Showerbox, an organisation providing free and secure showers for the street and hidden homeless in London. Performances from Tyler Cryde and Charles Stooke accompanied by Caius Williams. All tickets to be sold on the door - no one turned away for lack of funds.
Tuesday 19th December
Doors open 19:00
Music finishes 22:00
£7 OTD
Come along to the cafe for a Christmas Carols Singalong for all the family - hosted by The Hill Singers to get us into that Christmas mood!
Friday, 22nd Dec
6-7pm
Free event - donations accepted on the night
Let your hair down and sing the night away at our new monthly Karaoke Friday's.
Come along with friends, enjoy a drink and have some fun! Register on the night with our host to sing.
Event details
Friday, 22rd Dec
7pm till 10pm
Bar open till 11pm
Dinner 4100 pizzas until 9pm.
No need to book - any questions, get in touch.
Written and performed by Mark Farrelly
Directed by Linda Marlowe
Mark Farrelly (Howerd's End, Jarman) brings his hugely-acclaimed solo play to the Hill Station for an up-close encounter with the original Englishman in New York.
From a conventional upbringing to global notoriety via The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp was one of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century. Openly gay as early as the 1930s, Quentin spent decades being beaten up on London’s streets for refusing to be anything less than himself. His courage, and the philosophy that evolved from those experiences, inspire to the present day.
Naked Hope depicts Quentin at two phases of his extraordinary life: alone in his Chelsea flat in the 1960s, certain that life has passed him by, and thirty years later, performing An Evening with Quentin Crisp in New York. Packed with witty gems on everything from cleaning (“Don’t bother – after the first four years the dust won’t get any worse”) to marriage (“Is there life after marriage? The answer is no”), Naked Hope is a glorious, uplifting celebration of the urgent necessity to be your true self.
Date and time:
Thursday, 18th January 2024
8pm (doors 7pm)
Post show Q&A
£14.50 + £1.50 booking fee
Running time: 75 mins no interval
★★★★★ "A stunning piece of theatre, masterfully told" Broadway Baby
★★★★★ "An acting masterclass" Sardines Magazine
★★★★★ "A truly life-affirming play and an absolute triumph" All That Dazzles
★★★★ “An uncanny feat of resurrection. Farrelly’s mastery of his audience is total” Time Out
★★★★ "Brilliant" The Stage
★★★★ "A sensational performance” Theatrescene.net (Off-Broadway)
★★★★ "A riveting and quite hysterically funny show" British Theatre Guide
★★★★ "Reveals both the frailty and fearlessness of a trendsetter" Metro
★★★★ "Highly recommended" North West End
★★★★ "Spectacularly metamorphic" The Reviews Hub
★★★★ “A terrific central performance…life-enhancing theatre” My Theatre Mates
★★★★ “A brave celebration of a truly witty outsider” London Theatre 1
Open mic showcasing up-and-coming artists and providing a supportive platform for singers to develop regardless of experience.
Band: Piano - Mike King, Bass - Matt Saunders, Drums - Wez Johnson, Sax - Mirco Altenbach
Sunday 29th Jan 2024
Doors & Singer Sign-Up: 6pm
Open Mic Starts: 6.30pm
Audience - £5.00 **OTD
Singers - BOOK BELOW
Testimonials
"Great fun, nice mix of music. Most importantly supportive environment for anyone to get up and have a go at singing. A hugely enjoyable evening.”
"Such a great night of music and fun and so enjoyable. The programme was such a varied, eclectic mixture of genres delivered by some very talented confident singers. The band was absolutely brilliant led by the exceptional Mike King - they made it a very special night."
Important Information: for the sessions to run smoothly, please make sure you bring a chord chart, sheet music or lead sheet (chords and melody) for your song and that they are in the the right key for you to sing.
@mycoolking
CHANGE OF DATE FOR OUR NEXT JAM - SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER
Join our house jazz band The Jarvis Jazz Quartet on the first Sunday of each month for a friendly & mutually supportive jam session of all talents. Beginner to advanced. Come as a musician or a listener! Everyone is welcome.
6pm: House band to start followed by the jam around 6:30pm
No need to book, just show up.
Free event with donations on the night.
Dates:
10th Dec
Come along to our monthly Folk Sessions where our house band performs an intimate gig, then we welcome any musicians to join after on stage.Come as a musician or a listener! Everyone is welcome.
6:30pm start
No need to book. Register on arrival if you are playing.
FREE with donations on the night
Dates:
12.11 / 17.12
New monthly Psych Rock Jam session. Co-hosted by DAAY and Beatrix taking alternative months.
They will lead the event and welcome musicians on stage.
Expect a weird and wonderful musical space where anyone is free to perform.
Thursday, 21st Dec - hosted by BEATRIX -
8-10pm
FREE with donations on the night
Socials:
Join us and our house band for a lively night of Blues & Roots live music. Bring along your instrument or voice and take to the stage to join in the jam. Hosted by Ben - any queries ahead of the day, do get in touch.
6-9pm
FREE with donations on the night
Instagram @benjosephalabama
Dates:
26th Nov
As a community cafe, we support up and coming musicians starting off their careers. These events are often free of charge however we do accept donations that go straight to the artist and the scheme.
Your generous donation will fund our mission and enable us to meet our goals.
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