Holloway Arts Festival

Sunday 4 July, 2-6pm, Whittington Park N19

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An afternoon of musical entertainment, film screenings, arts workshops and performance for everyone.

Interactive performance devised especially for this year's Big Day out by Instantly Theatrical. Step back in time to see these 1950's girl guides try to gain their hostess badges.

Danny Schlesinger is an award winning performer who works in theatre, circus, cabaret, TV and film. He has worked with (among many others) The Royal Opera, The Natural Theatre Company, Circus Sensible and Dynamic New Animations, and in 2005 made his West End debut in "Burlesque!" at the Arts Theatre, London.

He has performed at the London International Mime Festival and at theatres, corporate events and variety shows. Danny's film and TV credits include Happiness (BBC2), Jack Dee's Sunday Service (CH4). Danny was also the lead in "Sniffer" - a Norwegian short film which has won many awards including the best short film at Cannes 2006 (see below).

"A master of his own particular brand of tomfoolery " - The Stage

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Meet at Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS

Advance booking required: info@reelislington.com

Come and learn how to make a short film in a fun and relaxed environment. Professional filmmakers will show you the ropes and films will screen online and at future events. All ages welcome.

Free entry, 2PM-6PM, Whittington Park Marquee, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS

As part of the Holloway Arts Festival’s Big Day Out we are proud to screen some of the best short films in a large marquee in the park run by pedal power! The event will also showcase the very best ‘Green’ environmental films, and we’ll also present the award winners from Reel Health Stories, judged by Ken Loach and David Morrissey. The festival closes with the unique Beespace.

Most films are suitable for all ages, but consult the Reel Islington website for full details.

Reel Islington Screenings accepts films all year around: we are particularly interested in films made locally. For more info: Reel Islington, PO Box 65014, London, N5 9BA. Email info@reelislington.com. Or www.reelislington.com

PEGHOUSE RISE is an unlikely coupling of viola, dance, ukulele and voice resulting in a frenzy of ephemeral beauty and fragile strength. Their sound is intense and sensual, where layers of string and voice melt into one. Having just spent six months pushing the boundaries on the boardwalk of a man-made island in Qatar, they soon embark on a European Tour in Summer 2010.

Scorch Saxophone Quartet was formed in 2007 and is made up of graduates of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As well as performing at weddings and functions, the group has performed as part of the LSO Discovery Series. Cat, Ellie Rob and Josie all work individually as musicians and teachers in and around London, and between them have performed at venues such as St Martin in the Fields, Wigmore Hall, and St John's Smith's Square

Cat Evison - Soprano Saxophone
Ellie Steemson - Alto Saxophone
Rob Downing - Tenor Saxophone
Josie Simmons - Baritone Saxophone

...including Judy Bould's mosics workshop and Mary Joan Crawley's Weave a Wonderful Flower...

Mad Hatters' Hat-Making- Make mad hats out of rolls of pre-dyed newspaper, then decorated with feathers and sequins with Megan Dowsett.

The Recyclebillies invite you to come and make a cupcake badge out of an old jumper. Recycled felt fun for all ages and abilities.