Artifex 2026 | Charterhouse School

A magical tale of transformation and belonging, Be Our Guest follows a young outsider who discovers friendship, courage, and the power of seeing beyond appearances in an enchanted world.

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Join acclaimed Academy Award-winning filmmaker Gavin Hood for an exclusive conversation that offers rare insight into the craft and commerce of modern cinema. Best known for his Oscar-winning film Tsotsi and an internationally celebrated career spanning directing, writing, and producing, Hood has worked across major studio productions and independent projects alike, including titles such as Eye in the Sky, Ender’s Game, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Official Secrets. With first-hand experience navigating Hollywood and global filmmaking, he brings a uniquely authoritative perspective on storytelling, leadership, and the evolving business of the entertainment industry. Hosted by producer and early digital storytelling pioneer Nicholas de Wolff, this intimate discussion will place Hood’s remarkable career at centre stage, exploring the decisions, challenges, and creative vision behind his work, while offering audiences an unparalleled opportunity to learn from one of the entertainment industry’s most insightful voices.

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Join experienced General Counsel and executive coach Sarah Davis for an insightful lecture on leadership, governance, and decision-making at the highest levels. Formerly General Counsel at Guardian Media Group and Group Legal Affairs Director at ITV, Davis played a central role during landmark moments including the Leveson Inquiry, Wikileaks, and the Edward Snowden investigations.

Drawing on her extensive experience across media, law, and the arts – as well as her work with organisations such as UNICEF UK and the Women’s Prize – she offers a clear and compelling perspective on navigating complexity, upholding integrity, and leading with purpose in an increasingly scrutinised world.

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Experience one of the season’s most anticipated fixtures as Charterhouse’s 1st XI takes on Harrow in a contest steeped in tradition and rivalry. Set against the backdrop of a summer afternoon, this promises an absorbing display of skill, strategy, and schoolboy cricket at its finest.

Enjoy an afternoon of competitive and fast-paced cricket as Charterhouse’s girls’ team takes on Reed’s in a fixture showcasing talent, teamwork, and determination. Set in a vibrant summer atmosphere, this promises an engaging contest and a celebration of the continued rise of the girls’ game.

Join local entrepreneur and business leader Richard Harpham for an engaging Hub Lecture that explores the realities of building and scaling a successful enterprise. Now CEO of XP Factory PLC – the experiential leisure group behind Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar – Harpham has built a career spanning start-ups, turnarounds, and major consumer brands, including strategic roles at Pret A Manger.

Drawing on his experience leading high-growth ventures and navigating evolving customer trends, he reflects candidly on the highs and lows of entrepreneurial life, from risk and resilience to innovation and expansion. Combining practical insight with personal perspective, this session offers a compelling look at what it takes to build a modern business – and sustain success in a rapidly changing market.

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Experience the beauty and tradition of Choral Evensong in the Chapel, where music and reflection come together in a moment of calm within the programme. Led by the Choir, this timeless service of readings and choral music offers a moving and atmospheric close to the day.

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Enjoy an evening of energy and musical flair with the Charterhouse Big Band, as talented pupil musicians bring a vibrant programme of jazz, swing, and contemporary classics to life. From bold brass to smooth improvisation, this lively performance promises a dynamic showcase of skill, style, and unmistakable big band spirit.

Prepare to be astonished by Harry the Piano, one of the world’s most gifted improvising pianists, whose extraordinary ability to play virtually any tune in any style has earned him a reputation as a “human jukebox.”

With a career spanning international concert halls, BBC television and radio, and performances for figures including HM The Queen, Harry combines dazzling virtuosity with wit, spontaneity, and audience interaction. Effortlessly blending classical, jazz, cabaret, and pop, his high-energy show invites live requests and transforms them into something wholly unexpected – creating a fast-paced, genre-defying spectacle that is as inventive as it is entertaining.

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Join the Charterhouse Orchestras for a festive Proms in the Park concert celebrating the very best of the Artifex Festival 2026 and the spirit of the Last Night of the Proms. The evening features highlights from across the School’s musical life, including the House Part Song Competition winners, Be Our Guest, Audacity, Big Band, and more.

Audiences can also enjoy much-loved classics such as Holst’s Jupiter (I Vow to Thee, My Country), Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance (Land of Hope and Glory) and Nimrod, alongside Rule, Britannia!, a football World Cup special, The Traitors finale, and Dvořák’s Song to the Moon, performed with special guest operatic soprano Alexandra Stevenson. A rousing and celebratory evening of music under the open sky.

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