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WOOLWICH WORKS FUN-PACKED
OCTOBER
Liat Rosenthal, Head of Creative
Programmes, and the Woolwich Works
team have unveiled their family-friendly
schedule throughout October and during
the half term period.
2 November will see a double
screening of the iconic Wallace &
Gromit films The Wrong Trousers and A
Grand Day Out, accompanied by the
exceptional artistry of the Fairey Band
who will perform Julian Nott’s complete
live brass musical score. A Grand Day
Out will also open with some spacethemed scores, celebrating humanity's
fascination with the cosmos, including
Richard Strauss's Also sprach
Zarathustra (AKA 2001 A Space
Odyssey), alongside legendary
compositions by John Williams.
Ironing Board Man (10 October) is an
absurd, high-energy physical comedy
that surprises audiences with
unexpected emotional twists. Jody
Kamali stars as Jeremy Irons, who can
transform everyday household items into
the tools of a Hollywood-style, actionpacked romance with an unforgettable
soundtrack. With heart-pounding
moments and emotional depth, this
show thrilled audiences during its sellout run at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe.
There are a series of Halloween-themed
Crafternoons: Magic Wand (27 October),
Spell Book (28 October), Suncatcher (29
October) and Dreamcatcher (30 October)
during half-term where young makers are
invited to explore, imagine and make
something with a little mystery.
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RONNIE SCOTT’S TO OPEN NEW
LIVE MUSIC VENUE IN SOHO
Launching in February 2026 after a
major transformation, the newly
designed Upstairs at Ronnie’s ushers in
a new era at the UK’s most popular
independent music venue with the
opening of Upstairs at Ronnie’s, a newly
reimagined 140-capacity music venue
on the first floor of the world-famous
Soho institution.
The upstairs space, which for many
years hosted a vibrant live programme
before closing for refurbishment in
2024, has undergone a complete
transformation as part of a major revamp
of the entire building. Now rebuilt as a
purpose-designed, intimate auditorium,
it pays homage to Ronnie Scott’s Club
six-decade legacy while looking firmly to
the future, and incorporates a striking
new interior, enhanced acoustics, highspec Yamaha and D&B Audio sound and
lighting systems, an upgraded stage, a
Yamaha S3X Grand Piano, and a brandnew state-of-the-art kitchen. Newly
appointed executive chef Steven
Connolly will deliver a culinary offering
to match the club’s world-class musical
reputation.
Honouring the long-standing Ronnie
Scott’s reputation, the new venue will
present the finest jazz and jazz-adjacent
acts, alongside genre-crossing
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performances in contemporary soul,
acoustic R&B, gospel, hip-hop, global
music, and classical.
The opening programme will feature a
Piano Trio Series spotlighting some of
the leading lights of UK jazz including
Ashley Henry, Reuben James, Charlie
Stacey, and DoomCannon; a straightahead vocal jazz jam hosted by Natalie
Williams, Emma Smith, and Georgia
Cécile; acoustic soul and R&B from club
favourites Vula Malinga, Vanessa
Haynes, and Tony Momrelle, plus
innovative singer-songwriter Tawiah and
garage and house legend Elizabeth Troy;
the first ever Ronnie Scott’s Classical
Series featuring the Ronnie Scott’s
Classical All Stars and a line-up of
classical soloists and ensembles; and
the new Ronnie Scott’s Gospel Choir.
Fred Nash, Managing Director of
Ronnie Scott’s said: ‘With Upstairs at
Ronnie’s, we set ourselves the somewhat
audacious goal of creating the greatest
small live music venue in the world. In
all seriousness, it’s about creating a
beautiful, intimate space where
audiences can experience extraordinary
performances, and where artists feel
truly valued. At a time when so many
venues face uncertainty, we’re proud to
be investing in live music, championing
grassroots talent, and supporting Soho’s
vibrant cultural community.’
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