Gipsy Hill’s cultural hub and local boozer kicks off new cultural programme with local theatre company ‘It’s a dud’
Proud to be not another gastropub, South-East London’s cultural hub, The Paxton presents a new theatre and film shorts collaboration with local theatre company It’s a dud. With the aim to bring curated culture to the heart of Gypsy Hill, the programme at The Paxton will elevate the typical pub experience making theatre and film more accessible for the local community.
Kicking off on 22nd February at The Paxton is Skratch’d – a scratch night to showcase local talent and a space to exhibit new work for emerging artists. The night will include an exciting mix of up to 10 minute long theatre performances- such as extracts or scenes from a new play, spoken word or rap, live music, dance with a narrative, sketch comedy and more.
Improv Night (Shoot From The Hip) commences from 25th February. A wild and hilarious night of Improv and playing with Shoot From The Hip Improv company.
Finally, Screen Rats is a film night for film buffs with a focus on screening exciting new pieces of work by emerging local filmmakers. Event duration 1 hr 30mins including a Q&A with filmmakers after the screening.
It’s not often that pub visitors are surprised with a theatre offering at their local boozer. However in an age of breaking boundaries, why not enjoy an elevated experience for the senses while sipping a craft ale.
Events
Tuesday 22nd February, 7:30pm – late, £5 donation minimum | Skratch’d – tickets on door
A scratch night to showcase local talent and a space to try out/workshop new work for emerging artists. The night will include an exciting mix of theatre (including extracts/ scenes from a new play or a short play), spoken word/rap, live music, dance with a narrative, sketch comedy.
Friday 25th February, 8:30pm – late, £5 donation minimum | Shoot From The Hip – tickets on door
A wild and hilarious night of Improv and playing with Shoot From The Hip Improv company.
Friday 11th March, 7:30pm – 9pm, £5/10 | Screen Rats – tickets on the door
A film night for film buffs with a focus on screening exciting new pieces of work by emerging local filmmakers. Event duration 1 hr 30mins including a Q&A with filmmakers after the screening
The Paxton will continue to redefine what pub-goers can expect from their local. The venue will focus on works and community initiatives that celebrate collaboration across different disciplines including fine art, fashion, design, dance, wellbeing and more.
To find out more about The Paxton’s full programme and book a table visit www.thequeenshouse.co.uk/
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About The Paxton:
The Paxton is not another gastropub and elevates what it means to visit your local – a cultural hub and space, in the heart of Gypsy Hill, South London that inspires creativity and imagination whilst also offering an authentic party experience. Brought to you from the creative minds behind The Standard and West London’s infamous Notting Hill Arts Club – if there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s how to show you a good time.
All our beer comes from carefully selected microbreweries from around the corner to around the country, with an emphasis on local suppliers and ale’s of origin. We offer a food menu which transports you around the globe without having to leave your seat and our events are designed to bring back the good ol’ fashion party spirit and introduce you to some new experiences you’ll remember for a long time to come. From incredible music to immersive events to transport you to another realm, we want to offer a diverse range of cultural events designed to blow your mind.
We welcome you with open arms to come and enjoy tasty food, craft beers and experience events in our uniquely designed spaces. It’s a destination offering our local community and visiting friends a day/night experience which they’ll want to keep coming back for.
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