Bars and Clubs

James Harries; Confirms First Ever UK Shows
James Harries, the UK/Prague-based phenomenon who's already racked up a string of multi-Platinum albums and consistently sells out arenas across central Europe, has lined up a string of debut UK shows in the New Year.

Footloose The Musical Opens At The Lowry
Further to its hugely successful, extended West End run in 2006, and with some of the slickest, sexiest dance routines you can see on stage, Footloose The Musical, based on the electrifying Kevin Bacon film, has cut loose and kicks off a 2007 UK tour beginning at Manchester’s The Lowry in February.

West Londoners Are Most Sociable
As the new year begins, more and more young Londoners who find their social lives in a rut or who just need some fresh inspiration are looking to the internet to help them connect with people and meet friends in London. However, some areas of the city seem more sociable than others.

See Jamie T At Virgin Megastores Manchester
South London troubadour Jamie T will bring his hybrid rap/reggae/punk sound to Virgin Megastores, Manchester, performing live and signing copies of his new single 'Calm Down Dearest' on Tuesday 16th January at 6pm.

Legend Performs First London Gig In 15 Years
Eartha Kitt is to perform in London for the first time in 15 years in a special series of five performances at the intimate Shaw Theatre from Tuesday 13th February to Saturday 17th February.

Torvill & Dean Tour Dancing On Ice
The greatest ice dancers of all time Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean captivated television audiences earlier last year, dancing together for the first time in nearly a decade, in the smash hit ITV show Dancing On Ice.

The Producers At The Mayflower
Probably the funniest musical that has ever been written, Mel Brook’s hilarious show, The Producers starring Joe Pasquale as Leo Bloom comes to The Mayflower direct from the West End next year (25 September – 13 October 2007).

Godfather Of Glastonbury To Guest Speak
Ever wished you could talk directly to Michael Eavis, the godfather of Glastonbury? Now you can. The Event Show has announced that Eavis will be speaking at the Access Sessions, hosting a question and answer seminar for event organisers at Olympia in London on 24th January 2007, day one of the two day exhibition.

Jenny Seagrove Stars In 'The Letter'
This gripping new stage adaptation of Somerset Maugham’s classic psychological thriller is a spine-tingling tale of murder, deception and revenge. The 1940 film version of The Letter received 7 Oscar nominations including ‘Best Picture’ and 'Best Actress' for Bette Davis.

Vagina Monologues Return To Mayflower
The brilliant Broadway and West End hit The Vagina Monologues returns to The Mayflower by popular demand for one week only later this year (14 – 19 May 2007).

Truly Scrumptious Opportunity For Kid Stars
The London Palladium Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang comes to The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton from the 22nd June until 15th September 2007 and the producers are looking for children to play various parts within the show.

No Business Like Snow Business
The Puppini Sisters have been confirmed as one of the star performers who will be providing an all international entertainment line-up at Alternative Holidays’ Ski Event 2007. The group have been a recent phenomenon and attracted a huge gay following with their blend of 40’s swing and Gloria Gaynor.

The Coolest Wedding Venue In Town
On Wednesday 27th December, belowzero Restaurant & Lounge and Absolut Icebar London will be hosting their first ever wedding! The proud couple will wed in the only venue in the heart of London to allow marriages in temperatures of minus 5 degrees.

Patented Hangover Prevention
If you're one of the millions of nightly revelers, or just a casual drinker who really cares about your health, Xo3 should interest you. Earlier this year, Xo3 joined a rare group of nutritionally related products which have received United States Patents.

Do Something Different
The Barbican is celebrating its 25th Birthday next year and 25 landmark events throughout 2007 have been programmed embodying the vision of the arts programme. On the actual birthday weekend, Saturday 3 March - Sunday 4 March 2007, is the Do Something Different weekend, which is entirely designed for families to engage in a magnitude of events: workshops, free activities, lunchtime performances, a chill-out zone, drop in activities and sing-alongs.