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Jacksons Lane is bidding a sad farewell to our Executive Director/Joint CEO Monique Deletant. Monique joined Jacksons Lane in 2019 and has led a £4.5 million capital project which has transformed the building into a fully accessible, welcoming space. Monique…

We have recently been made aware of a number of serious allegations, made by a number of different people, in relation to an external organisation. We have already commenced an investigation into these and are committed to seeing this investigation…

We are thrilled to announce our new #JLHangwire artists. They will each receive cash awards and residency space to develop their innovative new work. These awards are just the latest support that we have provided to artists in the contemporary circus sector.…

With Christmas rapidly approaching and 2021 imminent, perhaps it’s time to take stock. 2020 has been a bruising year, and during challenging times it’s tempting to push things from our thoughts. How many times have we heard “I can’t wait for 2020…

Since March, arts and cultural venues have faced unprecedented challenges to our survival, brought about by the global pandemic. To ensure our building got the attention it needed, we drastically scaled back our capital (building) project. These plans are crucial…

Last week, the Government confirmed our worst fears, and implemented a second nationwide lockdown on the country. As cases of Covid-19 have risen across the country, businesses have prepared themselves for another period of uncertainty. Today is the day that the new…

Lockdown Lunch: an unexpected gem emerged from the world in pandemic. The wonders of Zoom have breathed new life into Social Lunch, our beloved event where a dynamic group of people over 55 came to Jacksons Lane once a month to enjoy…

During September and October 2020 Jacksons Lane will be offering eight weeks’ worth of in-kind space – across two studios and the theatre – for circus artists to develop work, thanks to Arts Council England’s emergency funding. As the UK’s…

We’ve got some good news to share. We’re set to begin a multi-million pound redevelopment project to transform and future-proof our Grade II-listed arts centre, with construction work starting in November 2020 and our building set to reopen in July…

Women Rise was a Jacksons Lane Creative Learning project helping women throughout Haringey learn about security, self-care and empowerment through performance projects, skills classes and group sessions. It ran from 2017 to 2020 and was supported by the Tampon Tax Fund. Radhika…

For all its bustle, honking lorries, rushing city workers and painful inclines, we really love our road. So: we’ve got in touch with as many businesses and organisations up and down our brilliant Archway Road to see what’s going on at…

This resource list has been cross-posted from the Manchester International Festival’s website. In our opinion it is the best and most comprehensive list of resources for artists and freelancers during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, though new additions are constantly being added…