Entertainment
Cheryl Cole’s unauthorized biography to launch this month
This month, Michael O'Mara Books publish the first biography of the hugely successful Girls Aloud member and newly appointed X Factor judge and mentor, Cheryl Cole. Cheryl Cole: The Unauthorized Biography examines Cheryl’s meteoric rise to fame as part of Britain’s hottest female pop group from her humble Newcastle beginnings; her high profile, turbulent marriage to England footballer Ashley Cole and that notorious assault court case.
Tenby gets the blues
Now in its third year the 2008 Tenby Blues Festival in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales, will be taking place over the weekend of 14 – 16 November when the lovely seaside resort will be rocking to the sound of some great blues music.
Leave the recession at the door and party!
With doom and gloom filling the headlines there is no better time than now for a night of escapism. Where can I find that you ask? School Disco of course! Now in its 10th year, the original School Disco continues to pump out classic hits of days gone by mixed with contemporary uplifting beats from it new home at the Palace Music Hall in Wandsworth; School Disco the perfect anecdote to lift spirits every Saturday night.
Arthur Miller classic to open at Duke of York’s Theatre
Acknowledged as one of the great classics of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller’s play A View from the Bridge, opens at the Duke of York’s Theatre for a limited season from 22 January 2009 with the press night on 5 February. This electrifying and deeply moving play proved to be a milestone in American theatrical history. It will be rediscovered in a new production starring Ken Stott and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and directed by Lindsay Posner.
The Old Vic announces new productions
The Old Vic has announced a new line up of productions through to the end of Spring 2009 that will begin in January with a new play, Complicit, directed in-the-round by Kevin Spacey. Following the hugely successful The Norman Conquests, which run through to late December 2008, the new programme brings further diversity and originality to one of London’s oldest theatres.
A tribute to the life of Pavarotti
On the 11th and 12th October, an incredible tribute to the life of Maestro Luciano Pavarotti took place in the picturesque setting of Petra, Jordan. On the occasion of ‘Salute Petra’ Luciano Pavarotti was honoured for his cultural and humanitarian legacy by order of his Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan ‘Order Of Al Hussein For Distinguished Contribution From The First Degree.’ On behalf of his Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah presents the royal Decoration to the wife of the late Maestro, Nicoletta Mantovanni Pavarotti.
New champagne bar adds glamour to Shepherd’s Bush
On 30th October, Searcys 1847, the creators of Europe’s longest Champagne Bar at St Pancras, and 40/30, the exclusive bar, restaurant and private dining rooms in the ‘Gherkin’, has just launched a brand new Champagne Bar at Westfield London - the spectacular new £1.6bn retail experience in Shepherd’s Bush, West London.
Montpeliers makes merry with Christmas cocktails
Edinburgh’s leading style bar operator has announced a list of Christmas cocktails guaranteed to add a bit of warmth to December’s festivities. Montpeliers runs eight of Edinburgh’s most cutting-edge venues including Tigerlily, Rick’s and Opal Lounge and has added the Festini, Merry Mojito and Yule Mule to its award-winning cocktail menu.
London hip hangout hosts sensational cabaret-style show
CosmoBar has announced a special Halloween night of cabaret extravaganza which promises to delight the mid-week crowds. New acts will take to the stage, bringing an unending feast of tantalising talent. This up and coming vibrant venue is fast becoming one of Clerkenwell’s finest assets in evening entertainment. The special Halloween edition of ‘THEWHATWORKS’ show will take place on Wednesday 29th October from 8 p.m. until late.
Shouting on mobiles is still most annoying trait
“I’m in the library!” – one of comedian Dom Jolly’s well-known catchphrases – may still raise a smile, but a new survey from low-cost international call operator easyMobile.com shows that speaking too loudly on mobile phones remains the most irritating thing about people using them in public.
Shake your way to five a day
The Living Room Edinburgh has launched its new cocktail menu starring five Raw Juices cocktails set to add a healthy edge to the venue’s drinks selection. All five non-alcoholic cocktails are made from a combination of freshly squeezed fruits and vegetables including pineapple, watermelon, beetroot and pears.
Wembley dances to the rhythm of the African beat
From the townships of South Africa, the coffee plantations of Kenya, the sea breezes off the Ivory Coast and the sprawling metropolis of Nigeria comes a vibrant, rich and intoxicating blend of MOBO music to the heart of London.
Bryan Ferry receives top honour at 2008 BMI London Awards
American music rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) lauded U.K., Europe and Jamaica’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers this month at the 2008 installment of the BMI London Awards.
Let the games begin
The Rex Cinema + Bar now allows guests to play the world’s greatest sports from your cinema seat with the Nintendo Wii. The Rex offers decadent yet relaxed surroundings where you can unwind, enjoy a drink with friends, sample the food on offer and play your favourite sport on our state of the art high definition 24” screen. Whatever your sport of choice – whether it be football, rugby, boxing, tennis, snowboarding or ten-pin bowling - the Rex is able to offer a sporting night with a difference.
Experience the best of Gilbert and Sullivan
On 24 November 2008, SonyBMG release ‘The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan’ by The Gala Ensemble, 15 classic, memorable songs including ‘Three Little Maids From School Are We’, ‘Modern Major General’ and ‘When I was A Lad’ written and composed by one of the greatest British song writing partnerships in history.