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Open Air Thursdays:
Topsie and Tim's Dangerous Cabaret

Tim McArthur / Sister Mary - Tim has worked for over 25 years working in the entertainment industry. He has lived in Highgate since 1997. He is a actor, theatre director, writer and presenter. Recent theatre role include The Baker in Into The Woods, Maurice in the comedy musical Bathouse and Sam Byck in Assassins. He has performed his solo show at Feinstein's 54 Below on Broadway in NYC, The Tada Theatre in NYC, Drews in Chicago and the London Hippodrome and The Purcell Room. He presents the Curtain Up Show on Resonance FM and Healthy Acting on Men's Radio Station. He also created the comedy character Sister Mary, who has performed several seasons at The Edinburgh Festival and is currently on tour in the United States. After the success of last years summer Sing- Along, he is delighted to be returning to Lauderdale House for more show tunes and silliness. 

Critic’s Choice and "Show- stopping Form" - The Times

"Pick of the Day" -  New York Times

Topsie Redfern - Topsie is classy whirlwind of wit, warmth and camp. A delicious cabaret cocktail of drag, West-End theatre and let-your-hair-down fun. Nathan Kiley - the man inside Topsie - has a long list of theatre credits which include starring in West End musical "Chicago" as Mary Sunshine, performing in a House Music Opera at London's Young Vic Theatre and most recently in Punchdrunk Theatre Company's 2022 hit London Show  "The Burnt City". Expect an intoxicating mixture of cabaret, sing-alongs, flirty fun and dancing. Topsie will sweep everyone along for the ride, lubricating them with her charm and amazing vocals.

This performance will take place on the Tea Lawn at the back of Lauderdale House. 

If you would like to sit together, please book together, as spaces will be assigned based on your order.

Chairs will not be provided so please bring either a picnic blanket or a chair to make yourself comfortable. Audience members with chairs will be seated behind those on the ground to make sure that everyone has a good view. If you are booking as a group, the whole group will need to be on chairs or on blankets, rather than a mixture of the two.

We have a limited number of picnic tables and benches (see map below) available as group tickets – book these early to avoid disappointment. 

If you have a disability or any special requirements please get in touch with us so that we can best accommodate you.

Weather

The performance will continue regardless of the weather unless unsafe. Please plan for all eventualities and remember to bring a waterproof layer and a warm jumper. We prefer waterproofs to umbrellas because umbrellas can obstruct views. Don’t forget that if you are on a blanket the ground may be wet so make sure you have a blanket with a waterproof side or bring aplastic sheet. There are no refunds for shows cancelled due to the weather.

Food and Drink

The cafe/bar will be open selling light snacks and drinks before the performance starts and during the interval.

You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy on the Tea Lawn as you watch the performance.