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| Variety | La Clique @ The Hipodrome | January 16 |
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Don't make the same mistake I did and underestimate La Clique | London Informer |
"I can't believe I was a doubter. A burlesque/cabaret overload during the last few years had left me numb to the lure of La Clique, when it opened in October last year. Within minutes of the show, I felt like apologising to each of the performers, my friends, family and audience for having lumped these extraordinary entertainers in with some of the half boiled stuff that's been going around town. Housed in Leicester Square's Hippodrome, which looks nothing like the sweaty flesh-pit... Helpful links: La Clique, Last Minute |
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| Preview | 2009 Winter Preview | January 9 |
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Art, theatre, film and dance worth fighting for | London Informer |
"Snow has coated the capital and the only safe place is under s duvet. But for the brave there are plenty of cultural rewards this winter... Helpful links: Too many to mention - see the article and pick your favourites! |
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| Family | Celebrate with a Skate | December 19 |
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Icey ideas for the slippery season | London Informer |
"Survive the stress and occasional stitches and ice skating is one of winter's most fun treats... Helpful links: Somerset House, Kew Gardens, Hyde Park , Natural History Museum |
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| Slam | Slam Poetry | November 21 |
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The streets are talking back. | London Informer |
"Kids these days – the old moan goes – have nothing to do nothing to care about and no sense of responsibility. We hear about the disaffected youth so much that it's in danger of drowning out some of its finest voices. Tearing down the stereotype is London's thriving slam poetry scene, where predominantly young men and women are making Obama's oratory skills look ordinary... Helpful links: Farrago Poetry, Apples and Snakes , Book Slam , Dean Atta , Lyric Theatre , Saul Williams |
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| Eco | The Hub – working together for a cleaner world | October 24 |
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Catherine Conway of Unpackaged and Jamie Andrews of Loco2 introduce a new way of doing business | London Informer |
"Turning good ideas into reality just became easier. With branches from Sao Paolo to Cairo, The Hub has landed in Kings Cross. "Try to imagine a place which has the best bits of an office, a members club, a pub and your own living room," says manager Dermot Egan... Helpful links: The Hub , Unpackaged , Loco2 Travel |
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| Comedy | Mustard Magazine | October 3 |
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Alex Musson's word-of-mouth comedy mag. | London Informer |
"I'm not that sort of person," Alex Musson said to his friend Steve as they sat down at the Comedy Club, seven years ago. "I'm too old," he continued. "It scares the living daylights out of me!" he pleaded. But his good friend Steve didn't flinch... Helpful links: Mustard Mag |
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| Talk | Election Fever | September 26 |
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Two talks try to find the truth behind the politics | London Informer |
"Brows are beading with election fever. November 4 is fast approaching and whether you can vote in the US race or not, the outcome of Obama versus McCain is going to shape the world we live in. Deciphering how, however, is no easy task. Two talks next week aim to help see the truth behind their promises... Helpful links: Royal Institution , The Frontline Club |
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| Nightlife | Roxy Velvet | September 19 |
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Don't call it burlesque! | London Informer |
"If variety is the spice of life, then Roxy Velvet is the chilli on top. Among a long list of wild performers at the Bush Hall next Saturday, this burlesque bombshell is a spectacle to behold. "I prefer to think of it as performance art rather than burlesque," the friendly yet feisty 28-year-old says... Helpful links: Roxy Velvet , |
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| Listings | Weekly listings | Weekly 2007/8 |
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The less glamorous side to my job, updating the listings and images every week! Only 1 example here for legal reasons... | London Informer |
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| Nightlife | Jonny Woo @ The ICA and The Soho Theatre | July 11 2008 |
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The International Woman of Mr "E" is back in town for some Gay Bingo | London Informer |
"I wasn't a massive fan of drag," says England's king, queen and court of cross-dressing, Jonny Woo. "It seemed tacky, misogynistic and aggressive." Helpful Links: Soho Theatre ,Time Out's Jonny Woo interview, Louis Wise's New Satesman 'Dragtastic!' article |
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| Comedy | Scott Capurro and Felix Dexter @ The Funny Side of Covent Garden | July 11 2008 |
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Two of comedy's hottest acts in one night. | London Informer |
"The exodus is upon us. In just a few weeks, the only way to hear laughter will be to cast your ear northwards, where most of comedy-land will gather for the Edinburgh Festival. Helpful Links: Funny Side , Scott's website |
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| Fashion | Madeleine Marsh's guide to vintage fashion. | April 11 2008 |
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From Chiswick car boot to Hammersmith Town Hall, vintage expert Madeleine Marsh introduces the people and places that are making yesterday's clothes today's hottest looks. | London Informer |
"If you think 'vintage' just means second-hand, check out the high street! Today's cutting edge is all blast-from-the-past, from Top Shop to destination websites such as Martha's Closet or Biba Lives, vintage is the thread in everyone's seam... Helpful Links: www.pa-antiques.co.uk , www.frockmevintagefashion.com , |
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| Valentines | Valentine's Day | February 1 2008 |
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Commercial crap or great excuse to have fun? | London Informer |
"Dating is never easy, but don't be lazy. Here's some ideas and week 1 of Nick Haslam's Valentine's Day column – will he break his solo streak for the first time in 8 years? Helpful Links: www.kcmusic.co.uk |
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| Kids | Mischief at The Peacock Theatre. | 5 Oct 2007 |
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Foamy friends take over a top London dance hall. | London Informer |
"Mischief is afoot at one of London's finest performance spaces. Usually reserved for inspiring in-the-know adults with contemporary dance shows, The Peacock Theatre is hurriedly preparing for its first production aimed at all the family... Helpful Links: www.theatre-rites.co.uk , www.sadlerswells.com |
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| Travel | Dizzy in Dunkerque |
June 15 2007 |
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Just across the coast, northern France reveals its treats. | London Informer |
"Avant-garde architecture reminiscent of Barcelona; cutting-edge art galleries which feel like Paris; fine sand beaches and gourmet food destined for the Michelin stars – not exactly what I had in mind as we set off for a quick trip to Dunkerque... Helpful Links: http://www.world66.com/europe/france/nord/dunkerque |
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| Nightlife | London's very own Burlesque Festival | June 1 2007 |
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How Lenka Padysakova truned into Mademoiselle Katarina for London's brand new burlesque festival. | London Informer |
"Up on stage, 24-year-old Lenka strikes a pose. At home in Lewisham, she studies fashion design technology at the London College of Fashion and is on course to realise her dream of running her own fashion label. Yet the allure of the burlesque scene has taken her life in a new direction... Helpful Links: www.londonburlesquefest.com/ |
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| Nightlife | The Black Gardenia | March 30 2007 |
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Delve in to Soho's hippest new speakeasy bar. | London Informer |
"Ferris Bueller once said: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Remember these words while walking down Dean Street, Soho, and you might just be lucky enough to bump into The Black Gardenia... Helpful Links: Black Gardenia Myspace , Timeout Venue Page |
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| Talks | Weird Science at the Dana Centre | January 19 2007 |
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The Science Museum's gloriously geeky talks | London Informer |
"A crowded Kensington bar, full of young people mingling – it hardly seems like the venue for an intense debate about the fundamentals of the universe... Helpful Links: www.danacentre.org.uk |
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| Fashion | A Bush for our Generation? | December 2004 |
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Lauren Bush on life at Princeton, modeling and poor 'ol Prince Willie. |
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"When you are the niece of the most powerful man in the world, studying at Princeton University and been modeling since the age of fourteen, life would appear to hold high expectations. Tommy Hilfiger was certainly impressed.... Helpful Links: nymag.com |
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