Ten piece bands, jazz jams, immersive theatre for kids, spoken word, open mic nights, competitive wrestling, film screenings and the list goes on!
Mark Lockheart is a multi-award-winning tenor sax player who first made his name working with seminal band Loose Tubes in the eighties, and whose mastery of modern jazz has kept him at the forefront of the music ever since. Co-founder of the universally regarded “The Perfect Houseplants” Mark has toured and recorded with Django Bates, Mike … read more
EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022 OPENING GIG! Opening the Karamel N22 sessions at EFG London Jazz Festival in Wood Green, Tomorrow’s Warriors presents a special evening with Joti Quintet led by Joseph Oti, 22 year old trumpeter. Tomorrow’s Warriors is a pioneering talent development organisation, creative producer, learning and training provider, charity and consultancy specialising in jazz. Founded in … read more
We are excited to have Booster Cushion Theatre bringing Alan in Wonderland and the Three Goats Plus... to Collage Kids. Alice is stuck in Wonderland at the Mad Hatter’s tea party and it’s up to her brother, Alan, to rescue her. Forgetting that all things in Wonderland are magical, Alice eats a plate of cakes which turn her … read more
The N22 Open Studios returns in 2022. It’s that time of year again when N22 artists and makers open to the public for a weekend packed full of art and creativity. It's our 24th year!! Previously known as the Chocolate Factory Open Studios, this year’s public art event will feature over 75 artists in several artistic … read more
The N22 Open Studios returns in 2022. It’s that time of year again when N22 artists and makers open to the public for a weekend packed full of art and creativity. It's our 24th year!! Previously known as the Chocolate Factory Open Studios, this year’s public art event will feature over 75 artists in several artistic … read more
PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Guitarist and composer, Giuliano Modarelli is one of the most interesting musicians to emerge from the World music scene over the last few years, with his unique voice and exceptionally innovative approach to Indian Classical music and Jazz. Originally from Italy, Giuliano Modarelli is a London based guitarist, … read more
PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! It sure is an amazing sound and experience. Is it Fusion? Is it Prog? Is it Third Stream? Is it even Jazz? It’s hard to play, that’s for sure – and it’s exciting! Big band, Perfect Stranger returns to McQueens Theatre. PERFECT STRANGER’s style ranges from fusion/prog with complex … read more
N17CreativeCallings - creative business support that’s as unique as you are. Entrepreneurial Callings 'How I did it' talks & activities Join us at this unique event for inspiration, insights and activities focused on the fashion and creative industries in Haringey's creative enterprise zone. Esme Tecle of Fashion-Enter and Toby Fernandes of Collage Arts will be … read more
PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Legendary guitarist John Etheridge joins forces with the sensational vocals of Vimala Rowe. Together, they weave a magical spell, effortlessly travelling musically from India to Africa, Middle East and the USA. John Etheridge has had substantial relationships during his 45 year career with some of the most famous … read more
PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Fantastically playful, inventive and one of Britain’s leading tenor saxophonists for over 50 years,** Art Themen** performs with his trio from the latest album ‘Thane and the Villeins’, with organist, Pete Whittaker and drummer, George Double. "A first-rate trio..an excellent set..Themen is one of the very few totally original, … read more
PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Veteran singer/songwriter/keyboardist Charlie Wood takes you on a live listening tour through the rich musical history of his hometown, performing songs by WC Handy, BB King, Otis Redding and many more, bringing the spirit of Memphis to Wood Green’s McQueens Theatre. Charlie Wood is a singer/songwriter and keyboardist … read more
CLOSING GIG OF THE EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022! Café Kathak - Launched last year at Café Oto, the AKDC band brings improvisational Kathak rhythms to blend with Jazz instruments to create a new never heard before sound to Indo Jazz. Intricate footwork performed by the critically acclaimed kathak artist Amina Khayyam to the complex … read more
Photocredit: Lara de Belder Collage presents Charlotte Keeffe Quartet - Right Here, Right Now ‘…Keeffe shows notable strength of character as she runs the sonic and emotional gamut.’ - Kevin Le Gendre, JAZZWISE Charlotte Keeffe’s unique approach and passion for improvisation, jazz and experimental music making sees her performing regularly as a soloist and as part … read more
Photo @ Basildon - Bibbi Productions Collage Kids is thrilled to have Grethe Mangala Jensen from Sandal Sticks Theatre and her travelling stories.... Grethe Mangala Jensen, also known as Sandal Sticks Theatre, a storyteller who draws on her Sri Lankan and Danish heritage. Her Travellers stories are from Poland and beyond…. ‘Hello and welcome to Sandal Sticks … read more
One of Britain's most lauded and loved saxophonists is joined by a cross-generational quartet playing a mixture of Stan's arrangements and beautiful compositions. Stan Sulzmann - Saxophone Will Barry - Piano Steve Watts - Bass Kai MacRae - Drums ‘But a shining light of the whole attractive enterprise is the presence of Stan Sulzmann, who … read more
McQueens is our community theatre, named in honour of 5 supremely talented figures sharing this name, including: Steve, Butterfly and Alexander.
The space is fit for live theatre and music, workshops, conferences and film screenings. McQueens is also home to Collage Voices’ drama & music youth programme.
Karamel N22 Events | powered by Collage Arts | provides a platform for artists and musicians with curated live music performances in and around Wood Green.
We believe that if the act feels treasured, then the audience will see them at their best. We’re looking forward to welcoming you into that atmosphere for a new season of eclectic musical magic.
