Good Morning Harringay,
I am a classical musician and artist based on the ladder who works with poets, actors, dancers, opera singers/singers, song-writers and artists of all kinds to creative innovative, site-specific performances.
We are currently looking for a disused space in which to build a creative hub of activity, where artists can meet, exchange ideas, rehearse and stage performances.
Since the Queen's Head in all its majesty is sitting empty and unloved, we would offer to care for it, paint it, attract a new audience to performances, for as long as the owner would allow in exchange for its use. This could be for 1 month or six months; whatever suited the owner.
Because this project would aim to involve the community of all ages, and provide a central location for all sorts of activity, I wonder if the council, or some other official body could help me make this happen?
Any advice, guidance, assistance of any kind would be appreciated. Also, if you are an artist, workshop leader or someone interested in making this project happen somewhere (if not in the Queen's Head) in central Harringay, please do get in touch.
All ideas are very welcome!
Best wishes,
Alice De Ville
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Nice idea. There's already been an extensive amount of research elsewhere on this site by people who want to resurrect the old building - into a pub again, a community centre, etc - so pop over there and maybe a combined force might help come up with something.
From what I remember the pub is owned by a Greek couple who want to get some return on their investment and (maybe) don't want to sell quite yet.
I think this is an excellent idea!
Something like Lauderdale House, the Roundhouse, Jacksons Lane.
Perhaps the Friends of Ducketts Common or the group that organises activites for Fairfax/Falkland Roads would support as representative of the local community?
Pete (Fairfax Road, nearby)
Anything that lets light and air in there has to be a Good Thing. The owners must know that?
Hello Alice
Sounds like a great idea. I would be interested too. I dont know anything about the owners though but am an artist and workshop facilitator. Have worked with all ages of kids...
Suzy 07960 558981
Hi Alice - I am starting up a women's a capella group and we are looking for a community space to rehearse. So would love to be involved.
Louisa 07722 797427
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