Going Out

A dance spectacular, 'Divas', choreographed and directed by Olivier Award and Evening Standard Award-winning Peter Schaufuss, pays homage to three of the world's greatest icons - Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland - in one stunning production. Featuring original recordings from 'La Vie En Rose' to 'Falling in Love Again' and 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', 'Divas' celebrates each stars' art and individuality.

A huge house music event on May 2nd, entitled “Can You Bear It?”, will celebrate the life of ex-PSB assistant Dainton “The Bear” Connell. Pet Shop Boys will perform a short live set and be joined onstage for one song by Carl and Suggs from Madness. The night described as “celebrating 20 years of house music”, also features a galaxy of legendary house DJs including Danny Rampling, Judge Jules, Terry Farley, Nicky Holloway, Brandon Block, Dave Dorrell, Tall Paul and others.

BODY WORLDS 4 and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) this week welcomed the 100,000th visitor to the exhibition. This achievement, less than eight weeks into the exhibition’s run, coincides with MOSI’s announcement that it has doubled its visitor numbers compared to the previous year.

Dickens Unplugged is a new musical comedy by American Adam Long. The show is an hilarious journey through the best of Dickens’ classic works and into the twisted corners of the author’s colourful life. Dickens Unplugged will open at the Comedy Theatre in London on Friday 23 May.

Camden four piece The Bad Robots will only have to rock around the corner for their debut appearance in the 2008 Camden Crawl this Friday. Fresh off the bus from a whirlwind UK tour for Barfly in February, the boys have been working up a sweat across London with packed gigs at The Borderline (April 10) and The Water Rats (March 15).

On 23 May 1988 Tate Liverpool opened its doors for the first time and from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 May, Tate Liverpool will be throwing open its doors for a weekend of special events and inviting visitors of all ages to rediscover the finest modern and contemporary art, engage in a variety of activities and celebrate a momentous 20 years.

Hidden within the busy streets of London lies Orchid; an oasis of calm, offering a completely unique bar experience. Launched on 28th March 2008 with a strictly ‘guest list only’ party featuring Jazz band The Yots Quartet, Orchid finally opened its doors to an expectant and eager crowd.

Following a nationwide tour ‘busking’ at Caffe Nero coffee shops, where Jack was also artist of the month during February and March, and performances at renowned music festival SXSW in Texas, Jack Savoretti now announces a tour of the country’s more traditional venues.

There’s a treat in store for more mature film fans this month as the RIAS sponsored Senior Screen at ODEON cinemas across the UK welcomes the over 50s to the cinema to see a special collection of top-rated films in its Award Winning Film Season.

Monthly new-music calendar highlight Bedford Bandstand continues it’s residency at indigO2 on 29th April with performances from the cream of talent who are hotly tipped for the top. Such a wealth of musical talent under one roof all for only a fiver – there are no excuses to miss out.