New Wed 10th Mar
This page lists some of the new events starting today.
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click here| Lecture: Franklin in Portraiture at Benjamin Franklin House |
 | | Portraits of Benjamin Franklin highlight his various guises as thinker, scientist, and diplomat. Find out about Franklin's London relationships with art - including as a member of the Royal Society of Arts, Commerce and Manufacture - and artists like Benjamin West, who himself had ties to Pennsyl... | |
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| Stewart Lee at The Basement |
| | Stewart Lee
41st Best Stand-Up Ever
A Channel 4 survey in March named Stewart (Fist Of Fun, Jerry Springer The Opera) the 41st best stand-up ever. If you only see fifty comedians in your lifetime, make him your 41st.
"Lee is pushing the form like nobody else. Awkward, thrilling stuff."
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| Franklin in Portraiture at Benjamin Franklin House |
| | Portraits of Benjamin Franklin highlight his various guises as thinker, scientist, and diplomat. Find out about Franklin's London relationships with art - including as a member of the Royal Society of Arts. Commerce and Manufacture - and artists like Benjamin West, who himself had ties to Pennsyl... | |
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| JCC Give it a Go - Hula Hooping at Sway |
 | | Join the JCC for an evening that takes you back to the playground with the introduction of the retro exercise practice of Hula Hooping - the biggest trend this year from NYC.
You will be using your core abdominal muscles to control the hula hoop and the rest of your body to stabilise yourself... | |
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| Up the Cafe de Paris at New Players Theatre |
 | | In the Spring of 1941, high on the roof tops overlooking the Cafe De Paris, Vi and Margaret start their Fire Watch shift.
Facing fear, betrayal, and desire head on, these women delve into the roots of true friendship and embark on a journey of great self discovery. A journey that reaches its cl... | lewis barfoot
hannah kimpton
Ben Shaw
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| Anyone Can Whistle at Jermyn Street Theatre |
| | 10th March to 17th April 2010
Primavera Productions in association with
Jermyn Street Theatre
presents
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
CAST:
Cast includes: Rosalie Craig, Issy van Randwyck and David Ricardo-Pearce.
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim;
Book by Arthur Laurents;
Musical Dir... | |
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| Burlesque Taster Class at MyHotel Bloomsbury |
 | | Polestars is the UK's largest independent alternative fitness school, teaching women from all walks of life how to dance for fun and fitness. Since their launch in 2002, Polestars have taught over 60,000 women through their courses and hen parties.
Polestars burlesque classes are for women who... | |
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| Russell Kane at Soho Theatre |
 | | Russell Kane - Gaping Flaws - Wolverhampton Little Civic: Friday 20th February 2009
Russell Kane is an exceptional comedian, his pace is relentless and his material beautifully observed and exquisitely crafted. He bounds on stage with an energy and passion that is compulsive and contagious and... | |
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| Phil Nichol at Soho Theatre |
| | This is an outside event in the South Suite at University Centre, Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RU.
The 2006 Perrier/if.comeddie Award winner is back with an all new show. Having been nominated for the Perrier in 2002 for his show 'Things I like I Lick' his outstanding talent was re... | |
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| FabricLive, ROOM ONE, Flying Lotus, Kode9, J.Ro... at Fabric |
| | fabriclive, room one, flying lotus, kode9, j.rocc, gaslamp killer, martyn & much more!, dorian concept, dimlite, daedelus, nosaj thing, tokimonsta | |
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| Liz Neal - New Paintings at Sartorial Contemporary Art |
 | | Private View: 10th March 6:30pm - 9pm.
Opening times: 11th March - 3rd April 2010. Tuesday - Saturday from 12:30 - 6:30pm
Sartorial Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Liz Neal's second solo show at the gallery. The outcome of which is directly explained through the artists own words.
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| Apollo et Hyacinthus by Mozart at The Rose Theatre |
 | | The Rose Opera Company presents Mozart's "Apollo et Hyacinthus" - written when he was just eleven years old. Performed at Shakespeare's original theatre, The Rose. Join us at our first ever production for an evening of greek myth, beautiful music, and fabulous singing!
Cast:
Oebalus - Andrew Bo... | |
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| Frightened Rabbit at KOKO |
| | frightened rabbitMusic - GeneralFor more details please visit: http://www.wegottickets.com/af/34/event/28246 | |
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| Jake & Cake at Unicorn Theatre |
 | | The company that brought last year's sell-out hit Under The Bed to the Unicorn returns with a brand new adventure.
If you're lost in the woods and fall asleep in the circle of magic stones, a great grey wolf will bring you the dreams you need to dream.
Jake has moved to the country. Missing... | |
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| ComComedy - Spring Party at The Queen of Hoxton |
 | | Following the huge success of the ComComedy Launch Night in November, the ComComedy Xmas Party, the ComComedy Improv Party and most recently the ComComedy Love Comedy. This month we bring you The Spring Party.
With tickets still at a recession busting £4 on the door, you'll have change left ov... | |
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| The Arab the Jew and the Chicken at Courtyard Theatre |
 | | Fun and fast, dark and daring, The Arab the Jew & the Chicken is a comedy
sketch show exploring the absurdities of the Israel / Palestine conflict.
Ground breaking comedy collaboration Conflict Relief return to The
Courtyard for three special performances before jetting off to The
Luxembour... | |
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| Samantha's Hotline at Albert & Pearl |
 | | Samantha's Hotline is a one woman comedy drama with sophie gatacre about a chelsea lady whose husband has left her and in the midst of the recession she turns to strange ways of earning an income - Telephone sex. She takes her customers on a raunchy ride making a lorry driver believe he is a cowb... | |
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| She Sings Songs at Battersea Barge |
 | | Help us celebrate International Women's Day with a night of theatre showcasing up and coming female stars of the London theatre scene. It will be a night comedy, drama and all round entertainment as well as raising funds for well deserving charities making a difference in the lives of women both ... | Karenina Gilliland
Rhiannon Rose
Vikki Lyons
Gareth Heale
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| Claudia Quintet + 1 at Vortex |
| | Claudia Quintet + 1
A versatile band that deserves mention among the top ensembles in jazz today, percussionist John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet explores the tenuous boundaries between jazz, classical, and rock - an amalgamation of Downtown compositional intricacies, post-minimalist classical t... | |
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| The Sanctuary Lamp at Arcola Theatre |
 | | B*spoke theatre company makes its London debut at Arcola Theatre in March with Tom Murphy's THE SANCTUARY LAMP, directed by the playwright. The production is designed by Monica Frawley with lighting by Ben Ormerod.
Starring are Kate Brennan, Declan Conlon, Bosco Hogan and Robert O'Mahoney. Thi... | |
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| Hula Hooping Taster at St. Vincent's Community Centre |
 | | Polestars is the UK's largest independent alternative fitness school, teaching women from all walks of life how to dance for fun and fitness. Since their launch in 2002, Polestars have taught over 60,000 women through their courses and hen parties.
This youthful dance class is great fun and an... | |
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| JCC Positive Power of No at Spaniards Inn |
 | | Are you a stressed out parent or carer, overwhelmed by the demands of work, home and social life? Do you find it difficult to set limits, turn down requests or make time for things that you really want to do?
Led by coach Juliet Landau-Pope CPCC, this fun and lively workshop will demonstrate ... | |
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| Murder! at Jacksons Lane |
 | | Relax in Volupte's sumptous surroundings, enjoy fine cocktails and gastronomic delights as you witness London's most dangerous cabaret.
Burlesque legend and horror pin-up Roxy Velvet presents a cast of darkly talented aristocratic cabaret stars such as Lady Ane Angel, Mister Luke Meredith and ... | |
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| A Little Lunch Music featuring Duo Teresa Carreño at Space |
 | | Arturo Serna, Cello & Ana Laura Manero, Piano
The Duo Teresa Carreño is one of the leading Venezuelan ensembles in the UK. Their wide repertoire includes classical and romantic masterpieces for cello and piano, and they are passionate about promoting contemporary and Latin American repertoire.... | |
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| Twelfth Night at Greenwich Playhouse |
| | ITV West Television Workshop In association with THE ALMA TAVERN THEATRE, BRISTOL presents… Twelfth Night...... Fun filled frolics in a very modern tale of love, loss and mistaken identity, set at a music festival.
So if music be the food of love....ROCK ON!
At THE ALMA TAVERN THEATRE, Alm... | Helen Finnimore
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| Square(d) at Wimbledon Studio |
 | | Square(d) is a comedy first. It tells the story of four thirty-somethings who come to realise over one evening that they have the same material comfort, the same meaningless life-purpose and even the same mistress!
In one evening, they need this unbelievable event to make their life take a U ... | David Furlong
Francesca Seeley
Toby Manley
Duncan Barrett
Stephen Leask
Fanny Dulin
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| Calamity Jane at Elgiva Theatre |
 | | Wild West heroine Calamity Jane, will ride into town as a finale to Panda Players' 20th Anniversary year.
A toe-tapping, thigh-slapping show full of fantastic award winning songs such as "The Windy City", "The Deadwood Stage" and "Secret Love" together with wonderful dance numbers, it is sure to... | |
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| Jerry Dammers' Spatial AKA Orchestra at The Anvil |
 | | "Triumphant, glorious, exhilarating" Uncut
Jerry Dammers, founder of The Specials and 2 Tone records, writer of Ghost Town and Free Nelson Mandela, started his orchestra as a "tribute band" to space jazz maverick Sun Ra, but with his own funky arrangements. Dammers has now expanded the reperto... | |
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| Kids Love Lies at Freebutt |
| | kids love liesMusic - GeneralFor more details please visit: http://www.wegottickets.com/af/34/event/28702
THE JOY FORMIDABLE, HEAT FROM A DEADSTAR, OLYMPIANS | |
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| Jethro Tull in concert at Brighton Dome |
 | | Jethro Tull has been blessed with outstanding musicians over the years.
Ian Anderson - Flute, Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Harmonica, Vocal
Known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro Tull, Anderson celebrates his 34th year as a recording and c... | |
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| Dad's Army Marches On at Worthing Connaught Theatre |
 | | The boys are back in town! To celebrate 70 years of the Home Guard, Dad's Army is returning to the stage with a brand new adaptation of the classic sitcom. The same team who cleverly breathed life into the Lost Episodes are dusting down their uniforms and polishing their medals to bring these muc... | David Vale
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| Spiers and Boden at The Point |
 | | An evening with the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene
Twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for best duo andfounding members of the big-band folk phenomenon Bellowhead, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of
spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping gr... | |
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| Burlesque dance lessons at Firebug |
 | | Burlesque Baby
England's First School of Burlesque
Classic Burlesque.
Traditional in the Footsteps of the classic Burlesque stars such as Dita Von Teese, Sally Rand, The great Tempest storm.
Burlesque Baby Aspires from the forties and fifties showgirls.
Classes are designed for all wome... | |
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| Zimbabwean Song with Chartwell Dutiro at ICIA |
 | | Chartwell Dutiro, Zimbabwean singer and mbira player extraordinaire, leads a workshop prior to his gig the following night at ICIA. Under Dutiro's inspiring direction, learn Chaminuka, a traditional Shona song and find out about the country's music, culture and life. Open to all. | |
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| Shelter at Rondo Theatre |
 | | How do you become homeless? Is it because you refuse to engage with society? Or is it because society can't find a way to engage with you? Is it through laziness and apathy? Or circumstance and tragedy? Can it only happen to other people? Or could it happen to you?
Combining caustic wit and se... | Holly Berry
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| Burlesque Taster Class at Britannia Hotel |
 | | Polestars is the UK's largest independent alternative fitness school, teaching women from all walks of life how to dance for fun and fitness. Since their launch in 2002, Polestars have taught over 60,000 women through their courses and hen parties.
Polestars burlesque classes are for women who... | |
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| Summer courses at the Bristol Drawing School no... at Bristol Drawing School |
 | | Mon - 9.30 - 12.30 - Drawing
Mon - 1.30 - 4.30 - Landscape Drawing and Printing
Mon 6.30 - 8.30 - Life Drawing
Tue 1.30 - 4.30 - Life Drawing Beginners
Tue 6.30 - 8.30 - Life Drawing Beginners
Wed 9.30 - 12.30 - Experimental Drawing
Wed 1.30 - 4.30 - Life Drawing
Wed 6.30 - 8.30 - Life Dra... | |
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| Developing Texture in Drawing at Bristol Drawing School |
 | | An opportunity to explore a variety of drawing materials and techniques, including charcoal, conte, graphite and frottage, to develop texture and variety in your drawing. Come prepared to get mucky and experiment with a range of media.
The first day of the workshop will be a session of experim... | |
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| Doctor Whom? My Search for Samuel Johnson at Arena Theatre |
 | | Written and performed by David Benson
David Benson's new show digs into the life and work of Doctor Samuel Johnson 300 years since his birth, and celebrates the undiminished power of his extraordinary writings and reflections.
Whether you love Johnson's work or only know him from the Blacka... | |
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| Chris T-t at CLwb Ifor Bach |
| | chris t-tMusic - GeneralFor more details please visit: http://www.wegottickets.com/af/34/event/26986
The Luminaire presentsCHRIS T-T+ Guests | |
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| My Mother Said I Never Should at Lamproom Theatre |
 | | 'My Mother Said I Never Should' by Charlotte Keatley is a story of relationships and social change, packed with laughter and tears. It was the winner of the 'Best New PLay' in 1987 and is presented by special permission prior to a new National Tour. | |
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| Boycie & Marlene at Exmouth Pavilion |
 | | 'Boycie & Marlene' starring JOHN CHALLIS and SUE HOLDERNESS.
Come and spend an evening with Boycie & Marlene, two of the best loved characters from the classic BBC hit sitcom 'Only Fools & Horses' and its spin-off series 'The Green, Green Grass'.
During the evening you will be able to share... | |
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| The Laughter Party at Babbacombe |
 | | All you need for a party will be right here at the BABBACOMBE THEATRE with a superb new show for 2010, THE LAUGHTER PARTY.
We have fabulous lighting, great music, stunning costumes with feathers masks and lots of sparkle, gorgeous girls, handsome men, magical illusions and to top all that load... | |
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| Nick Harper at Fibbers |
| | Nick Harper
Live music!
Music Venue: The Flowerpot
Doors 8pm
Over 18's only
Superb guitarist
http://www.rawpromo.co.uk | |
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| Three Sisters at Theatre Royal |
 | | Written by Anton Checkhov
Directed by Helen Wilson
At the dawn of a new era three sisters exiled to a provincial backwater long for a return to Moscow and its vibrant culture. But time passes, dreams fade, and the meaning they so desperately seek slips away. With Chekhov's comic intent redisc... | |
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| Ragz at Studio2 at Parr St |
| | Special performance from one the best female singer songwriters this city has to offer | |
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| Big Water | Cluster and :zoviet*france: live at Sunderland Aquatic Centre |
 | | Big Water
Cluster and :zoviet*france: live
Fratelli di Rimini DJs
Wet Sounds sub-aqua sound system
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland, SR5 1SU, UK [map http://j.mp/aZ1Wii]
19:30 10 March 2010
tickets GBP 5.00 [book tickets http://j.mp/dk5Roc]
Presented by AV Festival 10 and prod... | |
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| Detour at Bar Bloc |
| | Detour-Scotland kick start their Scottish tour with a free gig in Bloc. | |
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| Hormonal housewives at Caird Hall |
 | | Michael Harrison Entertainment Ltd
Presents
HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES
Starring Carol Smillie
Every woman knows the challenges of juggling a career, childcare and the role of domestic goddess: women were multi-tasking before men stopped wearing loincloths!
This hilarious evening of excessive la... | |
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| Les Amoureux at Whitehall Theatre |
 | | Les Amoureux (the lovers)
In her tattered once-wedding dress, the vampire Countess turns over a tarot card.
Never before has she drawn Les Amoureux.
Her keeper and shadows bear witness to the arrival of the handsome soldier...
Based around Angela Carter's story, this twisted gothic Sl... | |
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