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Folk music with a twist

Dulcet duo: married couple Brett and Rennie Sparks are known for their haunting modern ballads

5:00pm Tuesday 25th November 2008

After three sell-out years, musicians will again take over North Finchley’s artsdepot for a contemporary folk extravaganza this weekend. Miriam Craig talks to the people behind the performances.

One of a kind

Best of the left: Nicholas McCarthy is one of very few left-handed pianists in the world

1:00pm Monday 24th November 2008

Left-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy began playing the piano at the age of 14 despite having been born without his right arm below the elbow. But this hasn't stopped him wowing audiences with his performances.

Keep calm and carry on

Everybody yurts: Breathing Space aim to provide a break from our stress-filled lives inside their wood-framed yurt

9:00am Monday 24th November 2008

Arts organisation Breathing Space takes inspiration from the Blitz spirit with its Alternative Christmas Fair this weekend.

A quality quartet

World-renowned: the Wihan Quartet is coming to Radlett on Thursday

9:00am Saturday 22nd November 2008

Classical music group the Wihan Quartet bring their interpretation of music by Mozart, Schubert and Dvorak to The Radlett Centre.

Cleveland's sophisticated sounds

Smooth operator: award-winning vocalist Cleveland Watkiss

1:00pm Friday 21st November 2008

Three-times winner of the Wire/Guardian Best Vocalist Jazz Award, Cleveland Watkiss will be coming to North Finchley this weekend.

Steinbeck by Steinbeck

Cast out: Dan Kreeger as George, Alexandra Metaxa as Curley's wife and Joe Shefer as Lennie

8:50am Friday 21st November 2008

Essential Theatre Company's production of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men opens this Thursday.

Four strings attached

Stringing along: the ConTempo Quartet will be performing with Sarah Williamson

4:18pm Thursday 20th November 2008

The prize-winning ConTempo Quartet will perform in Hampstead Garden Suburb this weekend.

Fairytales turn festive

The cast of Cinderella, at The Radlett Centre

4:26pm Monday 17th November 2008

From evil stepmothers to talking cats and inflatable beanstalks, Miriam Craig looks at what’s on stage this festive season.

Errol gets the vibe

Harping on: Errol Linton started performing in the London Underground

9:00am Sunday 9th November 2008

South London harmonica player Errol Linton will perform in Edgware with his band The Blues Vibe

Confessions of a jazz singer

Mood music: jazz singer Ian Shaw started on the cabaret circuit before gaining recognition for his jazz recordings

9:00am Saturday 8th November 2008

Jazz singer Ian Shaw showcases his new album at a concert in North Finchley, with songs inspired by his personal experience.


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