️The programme is called 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹 and explores the life of Susannah Cibber; Handel’s favourite opera singer and the premiering of his greatest work 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗵. – at Hackney, London
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It’s finally here! The film I have been making for a year with @skyarts and @factoryfilmsuk
PREMIERING ON @skyarts OCTOBER 27th 8PM
& streaming on @nowtv
One of the saddest and yet MOST INSPIRING stories ever: the SCANDAL of Handel and Susannah Cibber premiering his greatest work MESSIAH.
This story will leave your jaw on the floor as it did mine.
Slut shaming is not a current phenomenon.
Cancel culture is also NOT an “our generation” idea.
Discover the sordid story that turned Messiah into the much needed success Handel needed- a story of risk on all sides.
Link in bio.
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR ENTIRE TEAM!! Love you all.
Melanie Moult (IPO) @AskonasHolt
Benedetta Pinelli
Dina Catchpole@catch_dina
Ruth Kiang (CHO)@choralconsultancy
Continuo society @continuo_connect
Jamie Crookston@crooko
Julie Heathcote@factoryfilmsuk
Katharine Hogg @foundlingmuseum
Fran Carter@FranCarterHair
Handel Handrix House @HandelandHenrik
Doireann Kelly (IBO)@IrishBaroque
James Cooley
Karl Mainzer@karlmainzer
Lisa Dafydd (CHO Musician)@lisa_dafydd
Greg Batsleer@LHandelFestival
Theatre Royal Drury Lane @LWTheatres
Angharad Rowlands (CHO Musician)
Leslie Primo - art historian
Oksana Schelling
Marsh’s Library @MarshsLibrary
Maurice Whitaker@k418Arts
Nathan Menary Smith
National Portrait Gallery (Mark)@NPGLondon
Peter Whelan (IBO)
Julian Perkins (CHO Musician)@PluckyPerkins
The Round Chapel (Philip)@RoundChapel
Sebastian Charlesworth (HCS)@sjacharlesworth
Charlie Marsh@theeditbrighton
Westminster Abbey (Imogen)@wabbey
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Last Sunday of the month Tower Opening
We're open this Sunday 28th June, 2 - 4:30pm.
Stay cool on the ground floor, ring the bell in our bell room and climb the 135 steps to our sunny rooftop.
Entry is free
staugustinestower.org/#visit
#hackney #thingstodoinlondon – at Hackney, London
Hackney History Festival is fast approaching. We are delighted to be hosting @HackneyHistFest on Saturday 16th May for some exciting talks and closing the day with a special performance from Hackney Community Orchestra
Tickets & details can be found on the @HackneyHistFest site – at Hackney, London
View the full programme of talks and learn more about 'A History of Hackney in Sound and Vision' performance here:
hackneyhistoryfestival.org/s…
See you there!
#hackney #roundchapel #londonhistory – at Hackney, London
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Dates for your diary:
Sat 2 May, 1 - 4pm - Hackney History Festival at the Tower
Sat 16 May, 10 - 8pm - Hackney History Festival at @roundchapel
Sun 31 May, 2 - 4pm - Hackney History Festival at the Tower
All details can be found on the @HackneyHistFest website.
#Hackney – at Hackney, London
What's on at Round Chapel - Spring 2026: Our plans for St. Patrick's Day, Brazilian Opera, Hackney History Festival and more: mailchi.mp/37e8f64e061d/spri… – at Hackney, London
Looking further ahead to St. Patrick's Day 🍀
Saturday 14th March 2026
Daytime Family Event 1pm - 4pm
Evening Ceili 7:30pm - 11:30pm
Tickets: roundchapel.org/events
#stpatricksday #ceili #hackney – at Hackney, London
Valentine's Day Barn Dance
Saturday 14th February 2026
7:30pm - 11:30pm
Tickets: roundchapel.org/listings/202…
🩷
See you on the dance floor! – at Hackney, London
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Santa’s Grotto at St. Augustine’s Tower
Saturday 6th December, 11am-4:30pm (Break 1-2pm)
Saturday 13th December, 11am-4:30pm (Break 1-2pm)
Free entry, a present for every child, all ages welcome
staugustinestower.org/
Ticket price: Admission is free. Donations are welcome – at Hackney, London
Halloween Half Term Fun, Cozy Autumn Gigs and the first signs of Seasonal Sparkle. All the fun at Round Chapel and St. Augustine's Tower... [Autumn Newsletter 2025] - mailchi.mp/471e26b40a8d/spri…
30 OCT
Spafford Campbell - Tomorrow Held
The new album blends post-rock, jazz, chamber and folk. Conservatoire trained fiddle player Owen Spafford and guitarist Louis Campbell, create textured, genre-defying music that demands presence.
Support from Sean Rogan
Link in bio – at Hackney, London
We've had a busy summer and now... The New Season Begins... the latest happenings at Round Chapel and St. Augustine's Tower - mailchi.mp/ec0dd3c55c09/spri…
Wowee! A lot has happened since the last newsletter. We have so much to share... James Blake, Jeano Edwards & Nao. Read on for Spring at Round Chapel and St Augustine's Tower... let the good times roll - mailchi.mp/7cf192f9cdb9/spri…
Hackney History Festival 2025
Happy to be hosting @HackneyHistFest on May 10th for it's 2nd annual festival.
There will be exciting talks, walks, tours, films & quizzes as part of the programme.
Full festival calendar and tickets available here: hackneyhistoryfestival.org/

ALT 2nd Hackney History Festival. 10 May 2025. Green poster with QR code to purchase tickets. There is a website address at the bottom of the poster to purchase tickets: hackneyhistoryfestival.org/ . Centre image on the poster is of the bronze sculptures outside Hackney Town Hall; Warm Shores by artist Thomas J Price.
Our sister venue, Hackney's Oldest Building @staugustinestwr will also be participating in the festival programme, with a special opening on Sunday May 11th, as well as a last Sunday of the month opening on May 25th. 2-4pm on both dates.
Free Santa's Grotto this Saturday & next
Head over to our sister venue, @staugustinestwr - Hackney's Oldest Building for details and timings
staugustinestower.org/
Free Santa's Grotto this Saturday 7th December & again on Saturday 14th December
11am - 1pm / 2pm - 4:30pm
Children get to meet Santa and receive a gift inside Hackney's oldest building
details are on our website: staugustinestower.org



























