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Displaying events between 01 March 2022 and 31 March 2022
Alleyn's International Concert Series: Gould Piano Trio
The Washington Post recently praised the Gould Piano Trio for their 'combination of jeweller-like precision and musical fire', likening them to the great Beaux Arts Trio. They have remained at the forefront of the instrumental chamber music scene for nearly quarter of a century, and their programme includes a newly re-discovered work written c1900 by Stravinsky's teacher which they recently world premiered to great critical acclaim, and Tchaikovsky's monumental two movement Piano Trio.
Programme:
Haydn: Piano Trio Hob.XV No.19 in G minor
Kashperova: Piano Trio in A minor
Tchaikowsky: Piano Trio Op.50 in A minor
Dates: Tue 01
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RV Jones Lecture: Sir Michael Houghton
This year’s RV Jones science lecture will be delivered by Nobel Prize winner and Alleyn’s alumnus Sir Michael Houghton.
In 1989, Michael Houghton and his colleagues identified and isolated the genome of the novel virus, Hepatitis C. The discovery of the virus revealed the cause of much chronic blood-borne hepatitis – a major global health problem that causes cirrhosis and liver cancer in people around the world – and was an important step in the development of blood tests and medications that have saved millions of lives. For the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus, Michael Houghton was jointly awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Michael is a passionate medical researcher and in this year’s RV Jones Science lecture he will describe his academic career as well as his ongoing work on HCV, COVID vaccines and antiviral research, as well as his work on Alzheimer’s.
Michael will join us online from Alberta, Canada and we are delighted that Alleyn’s Scientist in Residence Professor Kevin Fong will chair the event in person.
Dates: Mon 07
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Year 6 Play: Alice in Wonderland
Join us for an exciting journey into Wonderland!
Dates: Tue 15, Wed 16
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Perfectly Imperfect Puppy by ‘The Dogfather’ Graeme Hall
When raising a puppy, we all want to make sure we’re doing it right, but sometimes the unrealistic expectations of perfection can be overwhelming. Bringing up a puppy who’s imperfectly perfect for you makes much more sense. With a huge proportion of the UK now spending a lot more time at home with their newly acquired pups, the nation has never needed the Dogfather’s advice more. In his brand new book, Graeme Hall ‘The Dogfather’, outlines his tried and tested programme to training well-behaved, happy puppies.
Having worked with over 5,000 dogs, Graeme Hall has a unique understanding of the early developmental period. Now he is here to help with his stress-free guide to training and caring for your puppy, so they grow into a contented, well-adjusted dog. From choosing the right puppy for your lifestyle (including the benefits of a rescue or disabled puppy) and preparing for them to come home, to the crucial socialisation period, early training and adolescence, Graeme covers everything you need to know. All whilst providing useful insight and research into puppy behaviour which will prevent problems later in life.
Dates: Fri 18
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The Wood That Built London by Chris Schuler
It is hard to imagine that the busy townscape of South London was once a great wood, stretching almost seven miles from Croydon to Deptford or that, scattered through the suburbs, from Dulwich to Norwood, a number of oak woodlands have survived since before the Norman Conquest.
Join Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises for an evening with Chris Schüler who will be discussing his book The Wood That Built London, a compelling narrative history that charts the fortune of the North Wood from the earliest times: it’s ecology, ownership, management, and its gradual encroachment by the expanding metropoli.
‘In this meticulously researched yet accessible work, historian C J Schüler brings to life a largely forgotten slice of the capital’s topography.’ Geographical Magazine
Chris Schüler is the author of three illustrated histories of cartography: Mapping the World, Mapping the City and Mapping the Sea and Stars and co-author of the best-selling Traveller’s Atlas. Schüler has also written for The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, The Financial Times and New Statesman.
Standard ticket: £10, Concessions: £8, book and ticket: £25 (book RRP £19.99)
Dates: Wed 23
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Alleyn's Jazz Night 2022
The annual Alleyn's Jazz Night returns with performances from Swing Doctors, Soul Choir, Jazz Band and others! An evening of vibrant and eclectic music is guaranteed, performed by the best up-and-coming jazz musicians Alleyn's has to offer.
Dates: Thu 24
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