The Brochures are Coming and so is the London Overground!
Author: Jonathan Kaufman, Director
So, it’s finally put to bed – our festival programme, that is, with nearly 70 events over three summer months! – and will be going to the printer’s next Monday [10th May]. It looks fantastic and has a great array of events, with something for everyone, I hope: a few old favourites, lots of new stuff and a couple of wildcards that should get people talking. I’m excited – let’s hope everyone else is!
The next step is letting people know it’s happening. We’ll be giving out brochures next weekend in Sydenham, in the high street and beyond, and on Sunday 23rd May there’ll be a few surprises if you board the brand new East London Line extension at any of the stations between Sydenham and New Cross Gate between 2-4pm. To celebrate the arrival of the London Overground in SE26 I’m rustling up a few actors to improvise comic scenes on the train, as well as musical entertainment, to amuse and possibly bemuse unsuspecting travellers. You have been warned!
For comprehensive details about all of our festival’s events, check out our website since it is now being updated on a regular basis.
And, of course, it’s still not too late to get involved. We rely on a brilliant team of volunteer helpers so if you’d like to help out, please email me or pop into Kirkdale Bookshop, Sydenham, to speak to either me or Geraldine Cox, the festival’s administrator.
We need particular help with stewarding, box office duties, leaflet & brochure distribution, technical matters, front-of-house and stage-management jobs and general ‘tea-making’ chores. If you have any specialist skills – e.g., health & safety, first aid, technical know-how or are CRB-checked – we’d also love to hear from you. Anyone with a van would also be most welcome!
Lastly, follow us on Twitter and check us out on our Facebook page.
Keep abreast of the latest developments and last-minute changes here. And let people know what you’re planning to see! We rely on word of mouth to make this festival even more successful than last year’s!
