Bars and Clubs
Billy Piper In Treats At The Richmond Theatre
Richmond Theatre is proud to be one of only four tour dates before Billie Piper makes her West End debut in Christopher Hampton’s sharply observed and darkly funny drama of interchanging relationships.
Opulence & Anxiety From The Royal Academy Of Arts
Opulence and Anxiety charts an illuminating path through the history of British landscape painting, presenting an innovative survey of the subject from the eighteenth-century to the present day. Britain’s industrial and commercial progress in the years leading up to 1800 inaugurated an age of opulence, represented by a period of wealth and global power, yet the nation also entered an era of extreme anxiety.
Download Festival Returns For 2007
Starting the festival mania early, tickets for Download 2007 go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 31 January. Leaving no doubt that the fifth Download Festival will be more exciting than ever, the three headliners for Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively are confirmed as My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park and Iron Maiden. A mixture of the best new and established talent from across the globe is what makes Download the must see event of the year.
Christie’s Set To Make An Impression
Over £150 million worth of works by Bacon, Warhol, Picasso, Matisse and many others are going up for auction at Christie’s. On Friday 2 February at 9.30am, at Christie’s South Kensington, the most important work by Francis Bacon ever to appear at auction will be on public view for the very first time in London joined by other celebrated Post-War and Contemporary artists such as Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Rothko.
At The Cinema: The Illusionist
In a world where nothing is as it appears, The Illusionist is a supernatural mystery that that combines romance, politics and magic. In the latest film from the producers of the Oscar winners Crash and Sideway, the film stars Academy Award nominees Edward Norton (Fight Club, American History X) and Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man, Sideways) and Jessica Biel (Elizabethtown).
New Writing Forum At The Royal Court
The Royal Court’s New Writing Forum will see a panel of some of the leading figures in British drama, and some of the most exciting young playwrights, putting the state of new writing in Britain under the microscope. The New Writing Forum is part of the Royal Court Young Writers Festival 2007, and fulfils the Royal Court’s commitment never to become complacent about the emergence of new writing talent.
Harrods Rocks Guinness World Record
On Sunday 18 February 2007 at 8am, Harrods is offering guitarists the chance to play their way into rock’n’roll history! To celebrate its ‘Harrods Rocks’ season from 1st February to 3rd March, the world-famous London store will host a bid to break the world record for the most guitarists simultaneously playing one song.
Midlake Announce UK Tour Dates
Midlake were unquestionably one of the biggest success stories of 2006, with their stunning second album near the top of all end-of-year lists, including the top 10 of both MOJO and Uncut.
The Shins To Play Exclusive London Gig
The Shins are set to play an exclusive gig and sign copies of their eagerly anticipated third album ‘Wincing the Night Away,’ at Virgin Megastores, Oxford Street, London on Thursday 1 February at 5.00pm.
Andy Williams: The King Of Cool Is Back
Very few artists could claim to have had hits spanning almost four decades, but Andy Williams has managed to remain consistently popular with music fans of all ages due to his silky smooth vocals and smooth jazz grooves. Now, Andy Williams is set to return to British shores in 2007 for 11 intimate concerts starting Friday 22nd June at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall.
The Real Von Trapp Family
The Sound of Music captured the hearts of millions when the film debuted in 1965. Forty years later, the picture is still captivating our imaginations. Now, for the first time, the real von Trapp Children are making their debut in the UK with a 10-date UK Tour in May 2007.
Le Grand Cirque UK Tour
Embarking on its premier UK tour, award-winning Le Grand Cirque is one of the most spellbinding and magical shows ever. Described by critics as ‘the next generation of Cirque du Soleil’, this electrifying production is a breathtaking and heart-pounding spectacle that will astound you and take you to the edge of your seats.
Affordable Eating In London’s Finest Restaurants
The new edition of Time Out Cheap Eats in London reveals that breakfast has become the ideal mealtime to experience London’s finest restaurants, which may otherwise be prohibitively expensive. The guide suggests a whole host of restaurants that provide a superb breakfast, at prices that are much cheaper than their other meals.
Fine Dining At West County Gastro Pub Of The Year
The Puesdown Inn, Compton Abdale, Gloucestershire was chosen as the Morning Advertiser West Country Gastro Pub of the Year for 2007. Owners John and Maggie Armstrong took over the Puesdown Inn in 2002, and in a short time they have transformed it into a thriving business - well used by locals and visitors to the area.
Good Things Come In Small Packages
A small but perfectly formed restaurant in Dorset, Sienna, has been awarded a third AA Rosette. With only 16 covers, Sienna is the smallest restaurant to be presented with three AA Rosettes at the start of 2007 and is one of only six restaurants to win the accolade so far this year.