Brockley Max

Saturday, 28 & Sunday 29 May (12:00 – 18:00)

Open Studio

Painter Emma Cousin’s special show of new paintings from her recent residency in Hungary. The artist will be on site throughout to talk about her work and the residency. Extended hours by appointment.

Venue: The Basement at The Glasshouse

Wednesday, 1 June (0:00)

Midnight Magic

Moonlit Life Drawing class! Statues come alive, and pencils move across parchment as if by some sort of magic…yours! Boards, paper and charcoal provided but bring your own equipment too.

Venue: Jam Circus

Saturday, 4 June (12:00 – 17:00)

Art in the Park

A magical marquee and performance space offering creative workshops and events sure to fire the imagination of children from 0-16 years of age. Workshops include finger puppets, acapella singing, bringing the Amazon to life, paint your own ceramics, The Creation Station, drumming, Capoeira, face painting and loads more. Design an emblem for next year’s Where’s Max, a live Where’s Wally competition.

Once again, Francis Drake Bowls Club on Hilly Fields are hosting a free Bowls Bash so if you’re aged 8 to 98 just bring flat-soled shoes, sporting prowess and a sense of humour for a free try-out in Brockley’s very own Stadium of Balm. Test your body with Zumba, a spicy, hip-swivelling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin moves combine with aerobics.

Watch the Ladywell Youth Skaters play hockey, skate ball and tug of war on the basketball pitch.

Celebrate Brockley International Explorer Day to celebrate Dunwoody’s life at 16:00. And at 16.30 we’ll have the grand raffle prize draw.

See what the local artists and designers are making at the Art Mart at the Max craft market, try the Jam Circus bar and lounge where you chill out on the comfy sofas and chair, and tantalise your taste buds with the Max BBQ and a range of food from local caterers.

Venue: Hilly Fields by the stone circle

Art Exhibitions

27 May – 4 June

Olympia

Hee Seung Sung exhibits paintings immersed in dreams and desire.  Originally from South Korea, she is a painter, photographer and video artist exploring her place in a city and an art world that are increasingly entrepreneurial. Sung is a young woman not afraid to play with the idea of innocence, nor present her femininity in terms of desire.  She is willing to lose herself in it all, without making a tragic heroine of herself.  It seems natural to learn that Sung summarizes her life as an artist with a quote by William Blake: ‘I must create a system or be enslaved by another man; I will not reason and compare; my business is to create.  For opening times see www.thebrockleymess.com

Venue: CueB at The Brockley Mess

Private view Thursday, 26 May (18:00) Then from 27 May – 4 June

Navigate

Tank presents a group exhibition of photographic based work showing in locations around Brockley and within the gallery. Festival goers can participate by emailing photos of themselves at the festival to navigatebrockley@gmail.com. So save the email to your phone and get snapping.  For full details and opening times please go to www.tanklondon.co.uk.

Venue: Tank Gallery

Private View Friday, 27 May from 18.30 – 21:00 (as part of South London Art Map) Then from 28 May – 4 June

Saturation

Group show of Lewisham Arthouse Members exploring ideas around saturation and colour using a variety of media including painting, drawing, print, photography, sculpture and installation. For full details and opening times see www.lewishamarthouse.co.uk

Venue: Lewisham Arthouse

27 May – 4 June

The Front Line

Emma Cousins launches a project space in her home  – an informal gallery space for local and international artists exchanges, experiments and general creative practise kicking off with a showcase of Brockley talent. Check venue for opening times.

Venue: The Basement in the Glasshouse

27 May – 4 June

Brockley Photographers Group

This is Brockley

Local photographers celebrate the diversity of the local area with a group show of photographs of Brockley, Ladywell, New Cross and Deptford. Check venue for opening times.

Venue: Hop scotch Café

27 May – 4 June

Thames Path and Going Underground

Tom Gifford’s evocative images take us along the south eastern stretch of the Thames Path while Cathy Dupay’s subterranean photographs document life under the city. Check venue for opening times.

Venue: The Brockley Barge

27 May – 4 June

3 Solo Shows

Three local photographers will be taking over the pub with individual and unique solo shows. Check venue for opening times.

Venue: The Ladywell Tavern

Friday, 27 May (16:00 – 22:00)

Opening Night

Brockley Max kicks off with the legendary evening of entertainment only this year starting at 4pm! With the best line–up ever including the Real Bad Habits, and acoustic guitar driven band the Carl Picton Cartel, a guitar & ukulele duo Strum Pets, live hip-hop from Adian Coker, Cat Knight, a 6-piece folk, country Americana band Fictive Kinship, Dr Joe Joe, The Ladywell Youth Skaters, Montage’s Street Jazz’s dance performance ‘Flood’ as well as Paper Fish and many more. Hosted once again by ‘Dre the coolest, smoothest MC in Brockley and produced by one of Brockley’s best known musos Richard Swan.

Venue: Murals at Brockley Station

Saturday, 28 May (11.30)

Wooden Fingers

Workshop for children of all ages bringing their imagination to life with puppet-making & storytelling.

Venue: Jam Circus

Saturday, 28 May (16:30 – 17:20) £5 adults/£3 children

Peter & the Wolf

Spellbinding, intimate performance of Prokofiev’s tale by wonderful miniature orchestra Mazaika.  Instruments and characters galore spring from Igor’s accordion, alongside Sarah’s storytelling, percussion and soaring violin.

Venue: St Hilda’s Church

Tuesday, 31 May (16:00 – 17:00)

The Mini-Haha Club

Comedy club for age 7-11.  If you like making people laugh come for a taster workshop including stand-up, sketch, improvisation, slapstick, characters and general silly messing about!  www.trippplicate.co.uk.  Contact Morgan on trippplicate@hotmail.com for more information

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Wednesday, 1 June (10:00 – 16:00)

Smile at the Birdie!

Brockley’s newborn, baby & pregnancy photographer.  Elle creates a pop up photography studio at TDLP.  This is a special opportunity to have a beautiful black and white portrait taken for free that will be available to buy after the shoot in an exhibition at Tea Dance for Little People. www.ellefallon.co.uk. See Friday 3 June for more sessions.

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Thursday, 2 June (15:00)

Mad Hatters Tea Party

Eat Me, Drink Me! Jam Circus becomes the rabbit hole of the Brockley Max for a children’s tea-party with a difference.

Venue: Jam Circus

Friday, 3 June (11:30)

Kids Kraft

Away from Playstations and PCs children make their own entertainment! A fun arts and crafts workshop.

Venue: Jam Circus

Friday, 3 June (19:30 – 21:00)

Picking & Strumming

Jackie Grant takes this beginners guitar workshop, no experience necessary.  Just turn up with a guitar and by the end of the evening you’ll have mastered you first set of chords and finger-changes to set you strumming a tune or two!

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Saturday, 4 June (10:00 – 16:00)

Smile at the Birdie!

Brockley’s newborn, baby & pregnancy photographer.  Elle creates a pop up photography studio at TDLP.  This is a special opportunity to have a beautiful black and white portrait taken for free that will be available to buy after the shoot in an exhibition at Tea Dance for Little People. www.ellefallon.co.uk.  See Wednesday 1st June for more sessions.

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Saturday, 4 June (12:00 – 17:00)

Art in the Park

A magical marquee and performance space offering creative workshops and events sure to fire the imagination of children from 0-16 years of age. Workshops include finger puppets, acapella singing, bringing the Amazon to life, paint your own ceramics, The Creation Station, drumming, Capoeira, face painting and loads more. Design an emblem for next year’s Where’s Max, a live Where’s Wally competition.

Once again, Francis Drake Bowls Club on Hilly Fields are hosting a free Bowls Bash so if you’re aged 8 to 98 just bring flat-soled shoes, sporting prowess and a sense of humour for a free try-out in Brockley’s very own Stadium of Balm. Test your body with Zumba, a spicy, hip-swivelling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin moves combine with aerobics.

Watch the Ladywell Youth Skaters play hockey, skate ball and tug of war on the basketball pitch.

Celebrate Brockley International Explorer Day to celebrate Dunwoody’s life at 16:00. And at 16.30 we’ll have the grand raffle prize draw.

See what the local artists and designers are making at the Art Mart at the Max craft market, try the Jam Circus bar and lounge where you chill out on the comfy sofas and chair, and tantalise your taste buds with the Max BBQ and a range of food from local caterers.

Venue: Hilly Fields by the stone circle

Monday, 30 May (20:00) £3

Comedy Club

A night of live stand-up.  We guarantee you will experience a night full of laughter, whether you’re laughing with the comedians or at them!  Heckling is encouraged.

Venue: Jam Circus

Tuesday, 31 May (16:00 – 17:00)

The Mini-Haha Club

Comedy club for age 7-11.  If you like making people laugh come for a taster workshop including stand-up, sketch, improvisation, slapstick, characters and general silly messing about!  www.trippplicate.co.uk.  Contact Morgan on trippplicate@hotmail.com for more information

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Wednesday, 1 June (19:00) FREE ENTRY

Through Peru

Stand-up storyteller Peter Searles returns with his hit show Through Peru.  He bought a ticket, jumped on a plane and set off.  No rough guide in the world could prepare him for the consequences…  A hilarious catalogue of close scrapes and surprise encounters. “A stand-up storyteller par excellence, Searles is the diametric opposite of a pub bore” Metro.

www.petersearles.com

This is now a FREE event.

Venue: The Orchard

Friday, 27 May (14:00 – 22:00)

Opening Night

Brockley Max kicks off with the legendary evening of entertainment only this year starting at 2pm! With the best line–up ever including the Real Bad Habits, and acoustic guitar driven band the Carl Picton Cartel, a guitar & ukulele duo Strum Pets, live hip-hop from Adian Coker, Cat Knight, a 6-piece folk, country Americana band Fictive Kinship, Dr Joe Joe, The Ladywell Youth Skaters, Montage’s Street Jazz’s dance performance ‘Flood’ as well as Paper Fish and many more. Hosted once again by ‘Dre the coolest, smoothest MC in Brockley and produced by one of Brockley’s best known musos Richard Swan.

Venue: Murals at Brockley Station

Saturday, 28 May (17:00)

The Repertoire and Lust Lost Last

Las Chicas Production brings awareness of global human trafficking, the suffering of innocent children and adults, physically and mentally abused represented through several abstract paintings highlighting the importance of human beings and life. In addition the guest dance company ‘Allotropia Movement’ shows ‘The imaginary…’ world based on Chilean poem “El Hombre Imaginary” by Nicene Parra. www.laschicasproduction.com

Venue: Brockley Jack Theatre

Saturday, 4 June (12:00 – 17:00)

Art In The Park

A magical marquee and performance space offering creative workshops and events sure to fire the imagination of children from 0-16 years of age. Workshops include finger puppets, acapella singing, bringing the Amazon to life, paint your own ceramics, The Creation Station, drumming, Capoeira, face painting and loads more. Design an emblem for next year’s Where’s Max, a live Where’s Wally competition.

Once again, Francis Drake Bowls Club on Hilly Fields are hosting a free Bowls Bash so if you’re aged 8 to 98 just bring flat-soled shoes, sporting prowess and a sense of humour for a free try-out in Brockley’s very own Stadium of Balm. Test your body with Zumba, a spicy, hip-swivelling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin moves combine with aerobics.

Watch the Ladywell Youth Skaters play hockey, skate ball and tug of war on the basketball pitch.

Celebrate Brockley International Explorer Day to celebrate Dunwoody’s life at 16:00. And at 16.30 we’ll have the grand raffle prize draw.

See what the local artists and designers are making at the Art Mart at the Max craft market, try the Jam Circus bar and lounge where you chill out on the comfy sofas and chair, and tantalise your taste buds with the Max BBQ and a range of food from local caterers.

Venue: Hilly Fields by the stone circle

Tuesday, 31 May (20:00)

Loving Hands

A film about inspirational South London community leader & long term Brockley resident Dame Sybil Phoenix charting Sybil’s life from her arrival from the Caribbean in the early 60s, to her struggles with the National Front & her constant advocacy on behalf of the Afro-Caribbean community. We follow the setting up of Britain’s first Black youth club ‘Moonshot’ in New Cross, the Deptford fire & the riots of the early 1980’s not only  through her eyes but also through those who worked with her.  Her story is also the story of the black history in Lewisham in the last fifty years. There will be a Q&A with Sybil and the director at the end.  Brought to you by The Brockley Society.

Venue: Brockley Social Club

Friday, 3 June (19:30) £4/£3 concs.

Brockleywood Nights

Film: the modern art form – so let’s take it to the galleries! A selection of locally made short films, crossing all genres and showcasing the many talents of people who live around the corner from you. No booking necessary, just turn up on the night, but for enquiries or submissions email Declan at brockleyfilm@yahoo.co.uk

Venue: Lewisham Arthouse

Friday, 27 May (14:00 – 22:00)

Opening Night

Brockley Max kicks off with the legendary evening of entertainment only this year starting at 2pm! With the best line–up ever including the Real Bad Habits,  and acoustic guitar driven band the Carl Picton Cartel, a guitar & ukulele duo Strum Pets, live hip-hop from Adian Coker, Cat Knight, a 6-piece folk, country Americana band Fictive Kinship, Dr Joe Joe, The Ladywell Youth Skaters, Montage’s Street Jazz’s dance performance ‘Flood’ as well as Paper Fish and many more. Hosted once again by ‘Dre the coolest, smoothest MC in Brockley and produced by one of Brockley’s best known musos Richard Swan.

Venue: Murals at Brockley station

Friday, 27 May (21:30)

The Carl Picton Cartel

A folk ‘n’ rhythm set celebrating music, song and storytelling from the pure spiritual energy of the blues adding in wires, brass, voice, beats, skins and strings.  Previously supported The Blockheads. www.carlpictoncartel.net

Venue: Jam Circus

Saturday, 28 May (18:00 – 19:00) £5 adults/£3 children

Mazaika in Concert

Guaranteed to transport you from concert hall to gypsy campfire, from opera house to tango salon.  With a stomping Russian finale!  Composers include Vivaldi, Verdi, Sarasate, Kreisler, Piazolla and Queen!   With Sarah Harrison on violin & dorma and Igor Outkine on accordion and vocals.

Venue: St Hilda’s Church

Saturday, 28 May (20:00)

Around the World

Cameron & Les perform Latin American & African through to folk songs to the pulsating rhythms of Cuba.

Venue: Hop scotch Café

Saturday, 28 May (21:00 – 23:00)

Saturday Shindig

Come down for an evening of acoustic sounds and a couple of pints to kick off the bank holiday weekend!

Venue: The Wickham Arms

Sunday, 29 May (14:00)

Sunday BBQ

Jam Circus’s own home-grown band and BBQ-based menu for a chilled out Sunday afternoon.  No work tomorrow, yeah-hay!

Venue: Jam Circus

Sunday, 29 May (19:30)

BBQ & Tunnel Trio

Join the team at The Talbot for an evening of acoustic pop with Rudi’s “Tunnel Trio” on the terrace.  Expect self-penned, toe-tapping tunes, good harmonies and driving rhythms.  While away the evening with grilled meat and fish from the BBQ and try one of our freshly-made mojitos.

Venue: The Talbot

Sunday 29 May (20:00)

A Tribute to Gill

In memory of Gill Fraser, an evening of music of the singers she loved so much – Etta, Aretha and Billie to name a few. Performed by the wonderful jazz vocalist Andrea Mann, the rich, powerful voice of Dan Maitland, and the stylish vocals of Celia Byrne, the evening is a celebration of Gill’s passion for torch song music.

Hosted by the versatile, inimitable Richard Swan.

Venue: Jam Circus

Sunday, 29 May (20:30)

Shedload of Love

A big, warm friendly band with fabulous saxes, scintillating Hammond organ, spine-tingling lead guitar, vocals and an impeccable rhythm section. A slow burn that raises the roof when they turn up the heat with moody originals as well as cool covers.  www.myspace.com/shedloadoflove

Venue: The Wickham Arms

Monday, 30 May (19:30)

Jazz in the Orchard

Local Jazzman Ed Renshaw and friends bring some trad jazz to the festival. Nice!

Venue: The Orchard

Monday, 30 May (20:00)

Trombone Poetry

Paul Taylor’s trombone is familiar to fans of the Robert Pla Latin Ensemble and Snowboy & The Latin Section. Now he presents a solo trombone project combining improvised music and poetry. Free verse fanfares, binge thinking, bad news blues: Paul Taylor’s globe-trotting musical journeys are distilled into a trunkful of engaging poetry, bounced along in a solo set of classic standards, original pieces, and spontaneous compositions.  www.trombonepoetry.com

Venue: The Talbot

Tuesday, 31 May

The Epic Snack

A gypsy jazz trio bringing the music of Django Reinhardt into the 21^st century. Playing original compositions, gypsy standards and unique takes on popular songs ranging from Michael Jackson to Guns N Roses.

Venue: The Royal Albert

Thursday, 2 June (19:30)

Hopscotch Showcase

Gifted local artists performing acoustic sets and spoken word showcasing their passion and creativity including among others Burning Glass bring an acoustic set covering swing and 60′s pop to sea shanties and folk music and Priscilla and George performing Gypsy Swing, Latin, Bossanova, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Afro beat and Electronica

Venue: Hop scotch Café

Thursday, 2 June (20:30 – 22:30)

The Grey Cats & Friends

Come along for a lively mix of ska, folk and rock with local band The Grey Cats featuring Monkey Brass.  John and Stuart will kick off the evening with a set of acoustic covers that you can sing along to.

Venue: The Wickham Arms

Thursday, 2 June (20:00)

Spaghetti Opera

“Lady and the Tramp” meets “Phantom of the Opera”.  An intimate night of opera, large voices and even larger portions of spaghetti!

Venue: Jam Circus

Friday, 3 June (15:00)

You Can Uke

Get all plinkey-plonky and learn to play the Ukulele. One for the adults!

Venue: Jam Circus

Friday, 3 June (19:30 – 21:00)

Picking & Strumming

Jackie Grant takes this beginners guitar workshop, no experience necessary.  Just turn up with a guitar and by the end of the evening you’ll have mastered you first set of chords and finger-changes to set you strumming a tune or two!

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Friday, 3 June (19:30)

The Mike King Choir & The Brockley Rise Singers

Brockley’s own home-grown choir bring songs and chorus to Crofton Park while supporting the Mike King Choir from Goldsmiths – a premier soul, jazz and gospel vocal collective whose trademark is their uplifting performances and rich harmonies arranged by musical director and founder, Mike King.

Venue: St Hilda’s Church

Songs for the Ladies

Celia Byrne, international actress and singer, invites you to join her for an evening of “Songs from the Ladies”. A chance to savour the rich repertoire of music from the golden girls of singer/songwriting – including Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Sandy Denny, Amy Winehouse, Carole King and some that may surprise you.

Venue: Jam Circus

Saturday, 4 June (12:00 – 17:00)

Art in the Park

A magical marquee and performance space offering creative workshops and events sure to fire the imagination of children from 0-16 years of age. Workshops include finger puppets, acapella singing, bringing the Amazon to life, paint your own ceramics, The Creation Station, drumming, Capoeira, face painting and loads more. Design an emblem for next year’s Where’s Max, a live Where’s Wally competition.

Once again, Francis Drake Bowls Club on Hilly Fields are hosting a free Bowls Bash so if you’re aged 8 to 98 just bring flat-soled shoes, sporting prowess and a sense of humour for a free try-out in Brockley’s very own Stadium of Balm. Test your body with Zumba, a spicy, hip-swivelling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin moves combine with aerobics.

Watch the Ladywell Youth Skaters play hockey, skate ball and tug of war on the basketball pitch.

Celebrate Brockley International Explorer Day to celebrate Dunwoody’s life at 16:00. And at 16.30 we’ll have the grand raffle prize draw.

See what the local artists and designers are making at the Art Mart at the Max craft market, try the Jam Circus bar and lounge where you chill out on the comfy sofas and chair, and tantalise your taste buds with the Max BBQ and a range of food from local caterers.

Venue: Hilly Fields by the stone circle

Saturday, 4 June (16:00 – 23:00)

BBQ and Beats

Eclectic mix of indie/rock, funk, hip-hop, crazy ukuleles and acoustic sets from a full-on line up of acts featuring Solar Unit, Stange Chocolate, Sense of Amelia, Brockley Ukulele Group and Dune Lake. The BBQ gets fired up at 4pm so grab a burger and bun, sit in the sun and soak up the sounds of the last night of the Brockley Max festival.

Venue: The Wickham Arms

Saturday, 4 June (20:00)

Unplugged

50s, 60s,70s R&B and rock and roll – soulful vocals, eddy riffs, driven guitars, solid drum grooves overlaid with smooth sax lines combining to produce a lively and energetic core set of infectiously danceable music.

Venue: Hop scotch Café

Friday, 27 May (18:00 – 20:30)

Discovered Pasts

Sam Petherbridge explores the belief that we can only be created, through observing the beauty of an individual and their teachings. Sam dwells on this theory through his own life, pulling together his own friends and family (the individuals), displaying their personalities, in jars. Then there is a final portrait of his own personality. Tea Leaf Arts invites you to bring along a jar (mason jars, glass jars, big jars, small jars, specimen jars, jam jars) and respond to art work by guest artist.

www.tea-leaf-arts.com

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Saturday, 28 May

Box Olympics

Jonathan Lockwood attempts 4 Olympic events a day during the festival with his famous box broadcast live on the internet. He will be needing competitors for some of the events so follow Box Olympics and sign up to take part at www.14-15-77.com.

Box Archery 09:00
Box Long jump 12:00
Box Badminton 14:00
Box Basket Ball 16:00

Venue: to be confirmed

Saturday, 28 May (11:30)

Wooden Fingers

Workshop for children of all ages bringing their  imagination to life with puppet-making & storytelling.

Venue: Jam Circus

Saturday, 28 May (20:00)

Wooden Fingers

Discover the child within and come dressed in your pyjamas for a whimsical night of puppet-shows, storytelling and a grown-up DJ!

Venue: Jam Circus

Sunday, 29 May

Box Olympics

See 28^th May for details

Box Volleyball 09:00
Box Boxing 12:00
Box Canoe Slalom 14:00
Box Cycling 16:00

Venue: to be confirmed

Monday, 30 May

Box Olympics

See 28^th May for details

Box Diving 09:00
Box Fencing 12:00
Box Football 14:16:00

Venue: to be confirmed

Monday, 30 May (19:30)

Brockley Knits

Pick up sticks and start knitting.  If you’re new to knitting we’ll get you started and if you fancy a challenge we’ll attempt to make a Brockley Max mascot.  We’ve got needles and yarn and some Brockley-themed patterns for you to take away.

Venue: Mr Lawrence Wine Bar

Tuesday, 31 May

Box Olympics

See Saturday 28^th May for details

Box Trampoline 09:00
Box Handball 12:00
Box Hockey 14:00
Box Judo 16:00

Venue: to be confirmed

Tuesday, 31 May (16:00 – 17:00)

The Mini-Haha Club

Comedy club for age 7-11.  If you like making people laugh come for a taster workshop including stand-up, sketch, improvisation, slapstick, characters and general silly messing about!

www.trippplicate.co.uk.  Contact Morgan on trippplicate@hotmail.com for more information

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Wednesday, 1 June

Box Olympics

See Saturday 28^th May for details

Box Rowing 09:00
Box Sailing 12:00
Box Shooting  14:00
Box Swimming 16:00

Venue: to be confirmed

Thursday, 2 June

Box Olympics

See Saturday 28^th May for details

Box Tennis 09:00
Box Triathlon 12:00
Box Highjump 14:00
Box Water polo 16:00

Venue: to be confirmed

Friday, 3 June

Box Olympics

See Saturday 28^th May for details

Box Weightlifting 09:00
Box Wresting 12:00
Box Walk 14:00
Box Hurdles 16:00

Venue: to be confirmed

Friday, 3 June (15:00)

You Can Uke

Get all plinkey-plonky and learn to play the Ukulele. One for the adults!

Venue: Jam Circus

Friday, 3 June (19:30 – 21:00)

Picking & Strumming

Jackie Grant takes this beginners guitar workshop, no experience necessary.  Just turn up with a guitar and by the end of the evening you’ll have mastered you first set of chords and finger-changes to set you strumming a tune or two!

Venue: Tea Dance for Little People

Saturday, 4 June (09:45)

Pilates workshop

A light fusion Pilates class involving yoga, creative movement and breathing exercises.  Focusing on core strength extending into the limbs for a sense of release and opening.

Venue: St Hilda’s Church, Undercroft

Saturday, 4 June (12:00 – 17:00)

Art In The Park

A magical marquee and performance space offering creative workshops and events sure to fire the imagination of children from 0-16 years of age. Workshops include finger puppets, acapella singing, bringing the Amazon to life, paint your own ceramics, The Creation Station, drumming, Capoeira, face painting and loads more. Design an emblem for next year’s Where’s Max, a live Where’s Wally competition.

Once again, Francis Drake Bowls Club on Hilly Fields are hosting a free Bowls Bash so if you’re aged 8 to 98 just bring flat-soled shoes, sporting prowess and a sense of humour for a free try-out in Brockley’s very own Stadium of Balm. Test your body with Zumba, a spicy, hip-swivelling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin moves combine with aerobics.

Watch the Ladywell Youth Skaters play hockey, skate ball and tug of war on the basketball pitch.

Celebrate Brockley International Explorer Day to celebrate Dunwoody’s life at 16:00. And at 16.30 we’ll have the grand raffle prize draw.

See what the local artists and designers are making at the Art Mart at the Max craft market, try the Jam Circus bar and lounge where you chill out on the comfy sofas and chair, and tantalise your taste buds with the Max BBQ and a range of food from local caterers.

Venue: Hilly Fields by the stone circle

The Legend of Dunwoody

Can you find all the pictures of Dunwoody?  Have you discovered the dishes in local restaurants inspired by his antics?  What about the exotic Dunwoody produce on the shelves of shops? Become an explorer by downloading your Adventure Diary from the Brockley Max Website on May 30^th & enter The Legend of Dunwoody. enquiries@LAStheatre.com

“In the town of Brockley lived a man called Dunwoody.   His talent: Exploration.  Despite all his fame and fortune Dunwoody did not live in a mansion or in one of the big houses on Manor Avenue or Wickham Road.  Instead he opted to live alone, in his modest mobile home.  No not a caravan, the home that travelled with him where ever he went; his trusty yurt.

One day Dunwoody waved goodbye to Brockley promising to return with tantalising tales & peculiar produce from his most ambitious adventure yet. “I will see all of you on the 4^th of June” he merrily bellowed, as he disappeared down Brockley Road & into the distance. The date was noted down in diaries, calendars & newspaper margins from Endwell Road to Adelaide Avenue. June 4^th came around with speed.  Celebrations were planned, cakes baked & bunting hung but Dunwoody’s Yurt never appeared in the park that was both Hilly and Fieldy.  There were no stories of adventure from lands far beyond Peckham, Dulwich or Forest laden Hills.  With no stories to feed their insatiable curiosities, the imagination of the town turned to the whereabouts of their missing explorer.  And so The Legend of Dunwoody was born.  Some mused he found love.  Some concocted he’d become a TV chief.  Some even wonder if a grizzly end befell our intrepid explorer.

This year, explorers are being called to the streets of Brockley & Crofton Park for Brockley International Explorer Day to celebrate Dunwoody’s life’s work, some hope it  will be the 4^th of June that he returns, whilst others are here for a jolly good time. From May 30^th explorers can descend on the town searching for evidence of Dunwoody’s legacy & artefacts from his illustrious career. On June 4^th Desmond Keats, Archie Fawkes and I, Penny Britanica, will be holding special events in honour of our dear friend Dunwoody.  Join us in keeping the Legend alive by becoming an explorer & having you own adventures.  Explorers will then be called to gather in Hilly Fields at 4pm where Brockley’s Explorer Extraordinaire will be announced and unveiled to the masses.”