A celebration of yarn and friendship for knitters at Woolwich Works:
Make joy is a day celebration of yarn and friendship, made for knitters, crocheters and makers.
There will be a curated marketplace of local makers from London and further afield. Think hand-dyed and rare breed yarns.
The day will feature free talks from designers and makers within the craft industry and make new friends in the Maker’s Lounge.
As a new feature this year, there will be workshops, such as knitwear photography, crochet baubles, fixing mistakes and assigned pooling.
Date: Saturday 8 November
Time: 10am
Location: Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory 11, No 1 Street, London, SE18 6HD
Price: Adults £8.80, Under 18s free
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Book here: https://www.woolwich.works/events/make-joy-2025
The Smeds and The Smoos children’s show at Blackheath Halls:
An exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is coming to Blackheath Halls.
The play was nominated for an Olivier Award 2024 in the Best Family Show category.
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
It is brough to Woolwich Works by the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
Suitable for aged 3 and up.
Date: Saturday 8 November
Time: 1:30pm
Location: 23 Lee Rd, Blackheath, London SE3 9RQ
Price: £17 per ticket, £15 for under 16s
Lunchtime recitals at the Queen’s House:
Take time out of your day to relax in the beautiful surroundings of the Queen’s House and listen to the musicians from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
The FREE performances will be in the Great Hall which will be at the heart of the hsitoric house and art gallery.
If you want to explore the house and gallery before or after the recital, you can book a free ticket online in advance.
Date: Wednesday 5 November
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF
Price: Free, no ticket required
New comedy night in Crystal Palace:
A new comedy night is bringing live stand-up comedy to Antenna Studios in Crystal Palace. Featuring local talent, big laughs and South London charm.
Hosted by Eli James, an honorary South Londoner, the night features a stellar lineup including Phil Green, an award-winning comic and BBC Radio 4 regular whose hit Edinburgh Fringe shows earned four-star reviews from The Scotsman and The List.
Headlining is Alan Francis, winner of Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny and star of Psychoville, Alan Partridge and Big Impression. Known for his sharp, dark humour, Francis has also appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre of Scotland.
The show is being promoted by local theatre producer Alex Deacon, who hopes this will be the first of many comedy nights at Antenna Studios.
Date: Friday 7 November
Time: Doors open 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm
Location: Antenna Studios, 19 Haynes Lane, Crystal Palace, SE19 3AN
Price: £10.50, book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/comedyattheantennastudios/1903616
An evening of country music with Glen Campbell’s daughter, Ashley Campbell:
Blackheath Hall’s will be a stop on country singer Ashley Campbell’s ‘The Goodnight Nashville Tour’.
Daughter of country star Glen Campbell, Ashley has two solo albums under her belt with her forthcoming third album Goodnight Nashville set for release in June 2025.
Ashley has carved her own path in country/Americana music after touring worldwide playing banjo and keyboard in her father’s band.
Her original music has taken her all over the world, from China to Japan, to the main-stage at London’s The O2 arena to opening for Kris Kristofferson, the Bellamy Brothers as well as playing at Carnegie Hall with songwriting legend Jimmy Webb.
Date: Saturday 8 November
Time: 19:30
Location: Blackheath Halls (The Hearn Recital Room), 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9RQ
Price: £25 per ticket, book here: https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/ashley-campbell/
