Bars and Clubs
Ash head back to the common
Ben & Jerry’s Sundae is back for it’s fourth year and this year is set to be bigger than ever. Taking place on Clapham Common on the 26th & 27th July this year Ben & Jerry’s will celebrate their 30th birthday at Sundae with one BIG party. Headlining the party celebrations on Sunday 27th July are Ash, supported by Slow Club, Cage the Elephant, Parka and The New York Fund.
Consumers want transparent ticket prices
Tickets for concerts and other events should include the full costs of a ticket upfront, say nine out of ten Which? members.
The Zutons to play The Liverpool Sound
On the eve of kick-starting their first tour in two years, The Zutons return to the live stage on Sunday, June 1 for one of the major highlights of Liverpool's European Capital of Culture celebrations.
50% off last minute theatre tickets through may
Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com is offering 50% off theatre tickets throughout the month of May. The number one distributor of West End Theatre tickets, lastminute.com sold more than one million theatre tickets last year, with year to date sales in 2008 better than those in 2007.
The Royal Albert Hall launch ‘Albert Sessions’
On 23 May, the Royal Albert Hall’s exciting new initiative – The Albert Sessions will launch with Liverpool’s hottest new band, The Wombats. The uniqueness of this scheme is twofold: it is designed to support new and breaking artists, whilst giving invaluable experience and advice back to students from some of London’s most disadvantaged schools.
Kaiser Chiefs to play The Liverpool Sound
The Kaiser Chiefs will appear alongside Sir Paul McCartney at The Liverpool Sound. Further names for the June 1 concert at Anfield are to be announced in the coming weeks, including a very special international superstar guest. And after finalising a review of the stadium capacity, the Liverpool Culture Company is putting just over 4,000 new tickets on sale to the general public.
Go down under at Royal Windsor Racecourse
The first themed Monday Night Race evening of 2008 at Royal Windsor Racecourse is the all new Australia Night, sponsored by Trailfinders, on Monday 2nd June. The racing starts at 6.30pm and the evening’s entertainment continues after the last race with Faye Richards, who with her uncanny resemblance to Kylie and her great tribute act, is guaranteed to keep you ‘Spinning Around’ on the Paddock Lawn.
Audio Bullys set to headline Dance Island
Tiger Promotions, the organisers of Dance Island 2008, has just revealed the full line-up for this summer’s newest dance festival. The event, which will take place on private land in Ely, Cambridgeshire over the weekend of 5-6 July, is set to include over 60 performers from the global dance scene.
Volunteer this Spring and take pride in your local community
The UK's leading practical conservation charity is encouraging thousands of people to get involved with local environmental conservation projects at hundreds of locations across the UK.
3 is the magic number for Camden Fringe
The Camden Fringe takes place for a third consecutive year and to celebrate adds Camden People's Theatre as the third venue to host shows under the Camden Fringe banner. Three is indeed the magic number.
Experience Zorro The Musical, with music by the Gypsy Kings
Zorro, with original music by the Gipsy Kings, will have its London Premiere at the Garrick Theatre on 15 July, following previews from 30 June. Directed by Christopher Renshaw, whose recent UK and Broadway credits include The King and I and We Will Rock You, the show will have choreography by internationally renowned Spanish choreographer and flamenco dancer Rafael Amargo.
3 legendary divas - 1 sensational West End show
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.
Pet Shop Boys to play special set at London’s Heaven
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 welcomes 100,000th visitor
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 – A new musical comedy
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.