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The CPH Post Entertainment Guide | 9 - 15 December 2011

T here were never such revolting sisters the copenhagen theatre circle presents in english a ttraditional christmas pantomime dates: 15 - 23 december 2011, 3 - 7 January 2012 weekdays at 19:00; saturdays and sundays at 16:00

written and directed by reumert award winner barry mckenna

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ANDREW BLACKWELL

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BEN HAMILTON

I WON’T BE going home to Britain for Christmas. While I have fond memories, I don’t miss it anymore. Besides, I was always hungover, sometimes even on Christmas Eve, which was a shame as it was one of the best pub nights of the year. For what seemed like a long time in my teens, all the Christmas Eves merged into one narrative, as if you were merely resuming a conversation you’d left off 365 days beforehand. Great times, but as they say in panto (see G2), it’s behind you and I started to shun the jolly, kissy catchup. I’d turn up at the local already sloshed, fail to recognise the people I spoke to last year, swear at a former teacher, lose something, stumble home and have a whisky-fuelled argument with a family member – one year it even ended violently with a brother. The evenings started to remind me how little my life had moved on. Christmas Day, the embodiment of everything that was sacred in my childhood, had become a lie-in, a hair of the dog drink, a meal, and a television marathon.

Now I have kids, all of that has changed, but it makes me wonder what it was about the British Christmas I used to love. Was it really all about the telly? Maybe I wasn’t getting out enough. My parents were too uppity to take me to anything that would demand interaction with ‘poor people’ (they didn’t actually say that, it was my aforementioned brother). Insulated from the perceived working classes (in 1984, during the miners’ strike, my friend’s mother paid me 50p an hour to shovel horse dung because it was the same wage as the strikers – and I believed her), I had to rely on other people’s parents to take me to my first football game, and also my first (and only) pantomime. The CTCs decision to start doing an annual panto is another reason for not going ‘home’. Denmark already has more traditions than most countries, and if it can borrow a few of the ones that don’t revolve around pickling your liver for Boxing Day, the more the merrier. But if you fancy a couple of festive drinks in a classic British boozer, you won’t find a better one than Charlie’s (see G9 for a long overdue review).While it can’t guarantee you any former teachers to swear at, it offers some of Britain’s best loved bitters, including my personal favourite, Harvey’s from Sussex, a stalwart of many a Christmas Eve past.

ANDREW BLACKWELL

Cinderella

Krudttønden, Serridslevvej 2, 2100 Cph Ø; starts Thursday (Dec 15), ends Jan 7, performances at 19:00 (weekdays) & 16:00 (weekends) Dec 15-23, Jan 3–7; tickets: adults 150kr, children 120kr, via www.ctcircle.dk or 2812 3680, tickets@ctcircle.dk for group discounts; special cast meet-ups on Dec 17, Dec 18, and Jan 7 EVERY CHILD has seen a Disney movie – and every parent has been bored stiff, as animated characters prance past evil witches and towards a handsome prince. The kids are learning important information about good, evil, and how to recycle a plot line – the parents are just wishing it would stop. But this Christmas, there’s a little relief on the way. You might know how the fairy tale ends – but now, you and your kids can have fun together along the way. Copenhagen Theatre Circle, the city’s oldest English language theatre group, is bringing the British tradition of pantomime to Copenhagen with their original production of the children’s classic Cinderella. A rite of passage for all British children, pantomime is descended from the Italian masked comedy, comedia dell’arte. Its current form is a noisy, raucous, gender-bending part of the classic UK Christmas. The style takes familiar story lines and demands that the audience (and the actors) break theatrehouse rules. This usually means musical numbers, loud costumes, and plenty of drag. A ‘principle boy’ is played by a feminine young woman, while the ‘Dame’ is played by an older man in makeup. The lucky chorus plays the farm animals, usually a cow. High jinks ensue, and the audience is encouraged to yell, scream, boo, and cheer the villains and the heroes. If the lines “He’s behind you” and “Oh no, it isn’t” aren’t familiar, don’t worry, they will be by the time it’s finished. Expect this to yield plenty of entertainment. The cast has promised references to Harry Potter, the Danish parliament, and lots of interactive musical numbers. And rest assured that the many sexual entendres and innuendos – as vital to a good panto as drag and slapstick – fly over the heads of the younger audience. They might get the joke, but in a flashback ten years from now. “It’s great,” enthuses Simon NeubertLuckner, the vice-chairman of the CTC. “We’ve been considering doing a Christmas show for quite some time – something that appealed to both young and old. A panto

Performance Mozart

Betty Nansen Teatret, Frederiksberg Alle 57, Frederiksberg; ends Jan 15, performances Sat 17:00, Mon, Tue & Thu 20:00; tickets: 150– 360kr; www.bettynansen.dk The team behind the theatre gigs Gasolin’, Come Together and Bob Dylan are back. They’ve been given the ultimate challenge – to create a theatre show based on Mozart’s music. With a sense of timing and dizzying costumes, the unreasonable Cederholm & Co takes you on a journey through Mozart’s world of famous compositions, as you’ve never seen or heard them before. Rediscover Mozart’s big hits in a new guise with some fantastic singers and actors. EM

Cinderella (Siovhan Christensen) and Prince Will Charming (Lucy Schofield)

seemed the obvious choice.” The story of Cinderella is a classic. The pretty young hero is forced to cook and clean while her gaudy, man-hungry stepsisters scheme and bicker. On the night of the local prince’s ball, she’s forced to stay home and keep house. But with the help of a token fairy godmother, who does some very imaginative things with a pumpkin, she has the chance to get decked-out and snag her man. Barry McKenna - a winner of the Reumert Award, Denmark’s foremost prize for the performing arts - is the writer and director. Not content to let Cinderella’s path to romance be paved with dull jokes, he’s given the plot a welcome update, with lots of juicy parts.

Livlægens Besøg (The Royal Physician visits)

Store Scene, Operaen, Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 Cph K; ends Tue, performances at 19:30 on Fri, Tue; tickets 95-695kr; 160 mins including one intermission; in Danish with English supertitles; www.kglteater.dk This 2009 opera about Denmark’s greatest scandal - Johann Struensee, the German royal physician of Christian VII who usurped the mad king’s crown and place in his marital bed in the 1770s - is returning by popular demand. A flexible and vivid production, it is based on Per Oluf Enquist’s Swedish 1999 novel about the scandal, and is highly dramatic and emotional. It’s a historical honest creation that is inspirational and intense. KRG

The Nutcracker

“I was hoping to audition for one of the Ugly Sisters,” muses CTC chairman Frank Theakston. “But those roles were given to younger men.” Instead, he will play Baron Hardup, Cinerella’s father, who is inadvertently married to the wicked witch Carabosse. “It’s been a burning ambition of mine since I joined the CTC in 1979 for us to do a Christmas pantomime, and now we’re finally there,” Theakston said. “It’s hopefully the beginning of a long annual tradition in Copenhagen.” Pantomime theatre has been exported across Europe, Asia, Africa and India, largely by British expats. Now, the fun has arrived in Denmark. KATHERINE DUNN W

Gamle Scene, Kon- NE gens Nytorv 9, Cph K; performances: SatSun 13:00 & 17:00, Wed 19:30, Thu 19:30, ends Dec 22; tickets 95-695kr; www.kglteater.dk The much beloved and best known Christmas ballet is back on again, bringing the festive mood to the masses. The Nutcracker is the magical story of a girl named Clara who falls asleep on Christmas Eve. She suddenly wakes to find herself in a world where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince. This is the first time the Royal Ballet Company will perform choreographer George Balanchine’s famous version. Along with Tchaikovsky’s legendary orchestral work and a new set design by Briton Anthony Ward, expect this ballet to reach new heights this Christmas. EM

Carl Dance Festival presents Made in Copenhagen

Store Carl; performances Sat 11:00 & 19:00; tickets 80kr, kids 50kr Dorte Olesen’s Made in Copenhagen is a performance for mature teenagers and adults. It is a show about big feelings, teenage life and survival, and about what it means to be seen, or not to be. Here you will experience the raw, honest language of the teenage creativity and see all their voices melt together and become one. Made in Copenhagen is a product of the dancers in it. The young professionals are not told what to do, but have been included in the process, adding to the originality of the show. Come and see a unity, and a bond on stage, which will spread to the floor and beyond. JK

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Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci

Store Scene, Operaen, Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 Cph K; starts Mon, ends Feb4, performances at 20:00 (unless stated) on Mon, Thu, Dec 17, Dec 19, Dec 27, Dec 29, Jan 2, Jan 4, Jan 8 (15:00), Jan 10, Jan 12, Jan 22 (15:00), Jan 24, Jan 30, Feb 2, Feb 4; tickets 95-1,250kr; 180mins including intermission; in Italian with Danish supertitles; www.kglteater.dk “THIS IS REAL OPERA, so Italian that you can almost smell the scorched fields and feel the sun on your body. This is opera charged with a passion that comes through both musically and dramatically.” So says Kasper Holten, the artistic director at the Copenhagen Opera House, about the bilateral production of Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci, Pietro Mascagni and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s widely admired (but separate and independent) operas from 1890 and 1892 respectively. The pairing of the two (colloquially referred to by aficionados as the ‘Cav and Pag’ doublebill) was first tried in 1893 and has become a favourite with audiences ever since. Somehow the themes of adultery, hypoc-

Crazy Christmas Cabaret presents Below the (Equatorial) Belt

Exhibitions SØREN KUHN

A Need for Reason

Glassalen, Tivoli, Vesterbrogade, Cph V; ends 14 Jan; performances MonFri 19:30, Sat 15:00 & 19:30; tickets 95-370kr at www. teaterbilleter.dk & www. billetlugen.dk; www.londontoast.dk, www.tivoli.dk This year Vivienne McKee’s Crazy Christmas Cabaret is taking the audience Below the (Equatorial) Belt to the steaming jungles of central Africa. This year the warning is “Hold on to your nuts, cos you’ll go bananas.” The show makes lots of humorous references to pop culture, literature and history, referencing many of the popular works like Tarzan and John Huston’s The African Queen. AJ

Rhode Contemporary, St. Kongensgade 110b, Cph K; ends Jan 7; open Wed-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 12:00-15:00; www.rhodecontemporary. com A group show curated by Thorbjørn Bechman focuses on the paintings of Danish artist Bamse Kragh-Jacobsen. Though the paintings of Kragh-Jacobsen are central to the exhibition, the work of each participating artist shares a similar interest in experimentation within the medium of painting. The exhibition includes works by Malene Landgreen, Søren Andreasen, Lars Bent Petersen, and the curator himself. BF

Wallman’s Dinner Show

City Beaver

Cirkusbygningen, Jernbanegade 8, 1609 Cph V; performances Thu-Sat 18:30-23:00; adults 495-815kr, under-12s from 258kr; 3316 3700; info. wallmans@wallmans.com; www.wallmans.dk A group of dancers all expertly showboating in dance, song, instrument playing and magic, while attending to your table. SC

Beaver Projects, Fredericiagade 30, Cph K; ends Dec 23; open Wed-Fri 12:00-17:00; Sat 12:0015:00; www.beaverprojects.com Curator Marie Dufresne is showcasing work from the gallery’s best artists. She favours artists with a tongue-in-cheek, naïve aesthetic in their work, including Anders Brinch, Christian Finne, Tanja K Jensen, Hartmut Stockter and Mette Vangsgaard. BF

tune their interpretations so that narrative is unconnected while themes ‘resonate’ across the intermission. Like hemispheres, the halves significantly complement each other without actually overlapping. As already hinted there is little opera buffa in Cav and Pag’s ferocious starkness. However, those who like to snicker and chortle may find compensation in two other aspects of these long neglected titles. The first is of such a magnitude that it could potentially fill the seats of any opera house in the world: namely the Argentinian tenor José Cura whose legendary vocal work will grace the first four performances. (He’ll pass the torch to the American tenor Roy Cornelius Smith whose fame is also considerable.) Intimately acquainted with the material from recording it on DVD, Cura (and after him, Smith) will perform under the conductor Stefano Ranzani. Like Cura’s arias, ticket prices have been permitted to soar on those four nights – the world’s leading interpreter of Verdi, as one critic puts it, knows what he is worth. And the second is the work of set designer Mia Stensgaard whom critics tend to praise with similar unanimity. Her signature will augment both Cav and Pag and enhance the aesthetic coherence of the evening. Her role is

clearly not to be underestimated – and nor is her artistic punch, as Tannhäuser at the Opera demonstrated in 2009. Occasionally paying subtle tribute to a legendary visual artist in her work, Stensgaard also appears to be the kind of artist whose ideas suffer very little obstruction between conception and expression. Working closely with her is costume designer Anja Vang Kragh; up until 2005 her skills were used in the fashion houses of Stella McCartney, Christian Dior and John Galliano. But as such inducements are after all external to the essential work, let me mention a few choice elements. One is Cavalleria’s much-loved, climactic Easter Hymn – ‘Innegiamo, il Signor non è morto’ – which has compelled some to say that, by and large, even Carmen (a possible model for much of Cavalleria) is outdone by the opera’s powerful tragedy. And then there’s the ‘Vesti la giubba’ aria of Pagliacci, one of the world’s most famous tenor arias, which beautifully exemplifies Leoncavallo’s harmonically expressive vitality and sense of drama. What’s there not to like? This double dose of pure Sicilian passion and vivid drama might be the best relief from all our December chills.

Life is a Casino

Henry Krokatsis

KASPER R GULDBERG

NEW

MOHS Exhibit, Sønder Blvd 98, Cph V; ongoing, ends Dec 22; open Wed 12:00-17:00, Thu 12:00-18:00, Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 13:00-16:00; www.mohs.dk Life is a Casino is a group exhibition with artists from Denmark, France, Holland, Germany and Romania, among other locations. It pairs regulars at the Vesterbro exhibition space with artists showing for the first time in Copenhagen. Predominantly paintings and drawings, the presented artwork explores themes taken from popular culture, such as the Super Mario Brothers video game from Nintendo or Walt Disney characters. BF

Forms of Knowledge

NEW

Salon at GL Strand, Gammel Strand 48, Cph K; starts Dec 9, ends Aug 2012; open Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00, Wed-Thu 11:0020:00; www.glstrand.dk Morten Steen Hebsgaard’s installation is inspired by the ideas of Friedrich Fröbels (1782-1852), the German pedagogue who came up with the concept of the kindergarten. Many artists, designers and thinkers have been inspired by his writings, including Piet Mondrian and Frank Lloyd Wright. Play and geometric forms shape the aesthetics behind Hebsgaard’s artwork. BF

NEW NEW

David Risley Gallery, Bredgade 65A, Cph K; starts Dec 9, ends Jan 21; open Tue-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-15:00; www.davidrisleygallery.com A diversity of materials characterises the sculptural work of Henry Krokatsis. A regular artist at the David Risley Gallery, he will present his unique sculptural art in this end of year exhibition. Based in the UK, Krokatsis is an expert craftsman, combining unassuming materials like found wood and antique mirrors into something new and beautiful. He says of his artwork: ‘This is not art to make sense of the world – it is an act of faith, it’s art as a spell.” BF

Sam Moyer and Jess Fuller/Cube: Aspen Mays

Galleri Tom Christoffersen, Skindergade 5, Cph K; ends Jan 13; open Wed-Fri 12:0018:00;www.tomchristoffersen.dk Independent curator Jens-Peter Brask brings together the work of two US-based artists Sam Moyer and Jess Fuller. This exhibition focuses on the minimalist work of the artists, who both employ everyday objects and materials in inventive ways to create their artworks. BF

MIKLOS SZABO

risy, drinking and to-the-death duelling (Cavalleria) dovetail nicely with those of uncontrollable passion, violence, poisoning, and murder (Pagliacci). Strictly speaking, though, Holten only directs Cavalleria, an iconic, swift-moving oneact affair and one of the world’s classic verismo operas (a nonRomantic style distinguished by realistic, sometimes sordid and violent, depictions of everyday life). As Mascagni’s best known opera, its track record is impressive: up until Mascagni’s death in 1945 the work was produced a staggering 14,000 times in Italy alone. The Royal Danish Theatre caught on in 1927 – but left off in 1986. The national stage had been pushing 410 performances, and now it’s time to dust off the old classic and see how it fares in this millennium. The director of the Pagliacci half is the Scottish-born Paul Curran, the artistic director of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. Curran, who was a professional ballet dancer until a hip injury sent him to Sydney’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, has directed over 20 operas in the past ten years. Including Tosca and La Bohème - both of which Pagliacci is said to resemble musically and dramatically. As collaborating directors for this double-treat, Holten and Curran have decided to fine-

Double dose of la dolce opera

Children’s entertainer by day, neighbourhood prowler by night

exTRAct

GL Strand, Gammel NE Strand 48, Cph K; starts Dec 10, ends Jan 22; open Tue-Sun 11:0017:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-20:00; www.glstrand.dk This exhibition presents new work by emerging, young, international artists. The group is a collection of recent graduates from Danish and international art academies, many of whom come from diverse backgrounds. One artist is Iranian, but grew up in the UK. Another is Turkish, but grew up in Germany. Others are Danish and Swiss. Some have already exhibited at premiere museums such as the Tate Modern in London, while for some, this is their first exhibition at a major institution. They are painters, sculptors, and installation artists, and all will compete for a prize in this new annual exhibition. Visitors may vote on their favorite young artist when visiting GL Strand. BF

Vertical on my own

Galleri Bo Bjerggaard, Flæsketorvet 85, Cph V, ends Jan 14; open Tue-Fri 13:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.bjerggaard.com Norwegian artist AK Dolven’s multi-media artwork explores the recent tragedies in Oslo. BF

China Revisited

Marianne Friis Gallery, Prags Boulevard 49f, Cph S; ends Dec 22; open Wed-Fri 12:0018:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www. mariannefriisgallery.com This exhibition presents work by several young Chinese artists: Jian Ce, Wang Shugang, Lu Song, Kexin Zang, and Zhao Zhao. BF

DiversaMente Italiani

NEW

Istituto Italiano Di Cultura, Gjørlingsvej 11, Hellerup; starts Dec 14, ends Jan 27; open Mon-Tue 09:00-17:00, Wed-Thurs 09:0016:00, Fri 9:00-15:00; www.diversamenteitaliani.com There are 4,250 Italians living in Denmark. This exhibition focuses on exactly who they are and what they do in their adopted home. Through a series of 40 photographic portraits, viewers get a glimpse of the diverse and thriving Italian expatriate community. Produced in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Copenhagen and Copenhagen Metro, this exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Italy as a nation. BF

Kaspar Oppen Samuelsen

LARMgalleri, Esplanaden 8D, Cph K; ends Dec 17; open Wed-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 12:0015:00; www.larmgalleri.dk Isolated figures on flat backgrounds dominate Kaspar Oppen Samuelsen’s paintings, while similarly isolated and oddly-proportioned figures can be found in his installation and video work. BF

Emblems of Empire

Gallery Poulsen, Flæsketorvet 24, Cph V; ends Jan 7; open TueFri 12:00-17.30, Sat 11:00–15:00; www.gallerypoulsen.com Frenetic and aggressive, New York artist Debra Hampton’s large female figures, created from numerous collaged elements, question power and contemporary consumer culture. Hampton’s figures are at once sexy and threatening. BF

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Exhibitions Warhol & Basquiat

Arken Musuem of Modern Art, Skovvej 100, Ishøj; ends Jan 11; open Tue-Sun 10:0017:00, Wed 10:00-21:00; tickets 85kr, Students 70kr, under-17s free adm; www.arken.dk This exhibition showcases more than 100 of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s collaborative works. BF

Simon Starling

Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Nyhavn 2, Cph K; ends Jan 22; open Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00, Wed 11:00-21:00 (free adm after 18:00); tickets 60kr, students 40kr, under-16s free adm; www. kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk; performances Sun 14:00 (not 25 Dec and 1 Jan - 22 Jan at 17:00) 2005 Turner Prize winner Simon Starling has created two new pieces, Project for a Masquerade (Hiroshima) (2010-11), an installation about Japanese culture and nuclear energy, and an original piece of puppet theatre called The Expedition, which follows a ‘hapless adventurer’, a pupper who looks like Starling. BF

XMAS 11: The big group show

Galleri Christoffer Egelund, Bredgade 75, Cph K; ends Jan 14; open Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.gce.nu This end-of-the-year group exhibition brings together all of the artists and artist groups represented by Galleri Christoffer Egelund, plus a few extras. BF

Trick

Galerie Pi, Borgergade 15d, Cph K; ends Dec 21; open TueSun 12:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-14:00; www.galeriepi.dk Twelve young Danish artists present work in response to the concept of trickery. BF

The Bubble Project

The Pervert

Klee & COBRA

Galleri Nicolai Wallner, Ny Carlsberg Vej 68, Cph V; ends Dec 17, open Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-15:00; www.nicolaiwallner.com Leipzig-based Christoph Ruckhäberle’s paintings most often show graphically rendered figures in various situations that at first appear normal, but on closer inspection can seem strange. BF

Hilton Copenhagen Airport Hotel, Ellehammersvej 20, Cph S; ends 31 Dec; open daily 17:00-19:00; Free Adm With an official opening by Mayor Pia Allerslev on the 1st, the special exhibition of three European artists at the Hilton Copenhagen offers art fans a chance to see and purchase pieces ranging from delicate watercolours to themed photographs. MGA Louisiana, Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; ends Jan 8; open Tues-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00; tickets 95kr, under-18s free adm; www. louisiana.dk Featuring the work of COBRA, an European avant garde art movement in the late 1940s and early 1950s - artists like Asger Jorn and Karl Appel were members - and Paul Klee, a Swiss artist known for his colourful childlike paintings. BF

I pyramidernes skygge (In the shadow of the pyramid)

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Dantes Plads 7, Cph V; ends Mar 25; open Tue–Sun 11:00– 17:00; www.glyptoteket.dk Flinders Petrie was an eccentric researcher and considered by many to be the ‘father of archaeology’. This is a must-see for fans of Egyptian artefacts. BF

Entwined: Passages, Geometry, and Psyche

Peter Lav Gallery, Esplanaden 8D, Cph K; ends Dec 17; open Wed-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 12:0015:00; www.plgallery.dk Shakespeare’s Ophelia from Hamlet inspired Sophia Kalkau for this exhibition, along with the sculptural work of celebrated artist Louise Bourgeois. BF

Cease-Fire

Galleri Bo Bjerggard, Flæsketorvet 85, Cph V; ends Jan 28; open Tue-Fri 13:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.bjerggard.com Polish artist Adam Adach moves from the historical fascism of World War II to explore contemporary dictators, war, and terror with paintings of Kim Jong-Il and Osama Bin Laden. BF

Rum #310 & Full Frontal Nudity

Overgaden, Neden Vandet 17, Cph K; ends Jan 29; open Tue-Sun 13:00-20:00; www. overgaden.org Lone Haugaard Madsen and Rolf Nowotny are two Danish artists whose sculpture-based artwork shares a stripped-down aesthetic. Madsen, on the first floor of the contemporary art centre, works are ironic yet poetic sculptural artworks. While Nowotny, on the second floor, presents sculptural installations, decluttered of all distractions. BF

Ole Broager

Clausens Kunsthandel, Toldbodgade 9, Cph K; ends Dec 23; open Tue-Sat 11:00-17:00; www.clausenskunsthandel.dk Copenhagen-based sculptor Ole Broager is known for his experimental sculptural work. The artist creates playful figures in strange positions and large machines with unspecific functions in both public-commissioned work and gallery-based displays. For this exhibition, he shows sculptural and print based work. BF

Titanic

Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3; ends Dec 30; open Mon-Sun 10:0020:00; tickets: adults 95kr; www.tivoli.dk The exhibition gives viewers the chance to see reconstructed suites, letters from victims, and artefacts from the liner - minus a necklace. JF

9 - 15 December Early Modernism

Moderna Museet, Gasverksgatan 22, Malmö; ends 8 Apr 2012; open Tue, Thu, Sun 11:00-18:00, Wed 11:00-21:00; tickets 50 SEK; www.modernamuseet.se Early Moderism features works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Edvard Munch and Sigrid Hjerten. JF

Detour DK

Danish Architecture Center, Strandgade 27B, Cph K; ends Dec 30; open Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-21:00; www.dac.dk This exhibition explores the architecture and design of Norway, specifically as it stands in relationship to nature. BF

Nina Beir

Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Nyhavn 2, Cph K; ends Dec 31; open Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00, Wed 11:00-21:00 (free adm after 18:00); tickets 60kr, students 40kr, under-16s free adm; www. kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk Nina Beir presents new work made with second-hand clothes, and a large Persian rug overlaid with dog hair. BF

Skrald!

Museum of Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 59, Cph V; ends 31 July; open daily 10:0017:00; tickets 20kr, under17s free adm, Fri free adm; www.copenhagen.dk The exhibition includes several hundred objects, photos, and engravings about the history of trash here, along with interactive educational installations. BF

Ai Weiwei

Louisiana, Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; ends Feb 12; open Tue–Fri 11:00–22:00, Sat-Sun 11:00–18:00; tickets 95kr, students 85kr, free adm for under-18s; www.louisiana.dk An outspoken critic of his country’s government, advocating democracy and the freedom of speech, the celebrated Chinese international artist is a conceptual artist who likes to explore the relationships between materials and art - he particularly enjoys working with porcelain - and also Chinese history and culture. BF

Gaugin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradis

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Dantes Plads 7, Cph K; ends Dec 31; open Tue-Sun 11:0017:00; tickets 75kr, free adm to under 18s and on Sundays; www.glyptotekket.dk This retrospective of Paul Gaugin explores his relationship with cultures outside of Europe. The work of the influential artist will be on display next to close to 60 artefacts of Polynesian culture. BF

Den åbne have (The open garden)

Karen Blixen Museum, Rungsted Strandvej 111, Rungsted Kyst; ends Mar 1; open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; tickets 60kr, under-14s free adm; www.karen-blixen.dk Each artist has created a bird table on which birdseed can be placed for this group exhibition in the beautiful garden and bird sanctuary of the Karen Blixen Museum over the winter months. BF

In a Lonely Place

National Photo Musuem at The Black Diamond, Soren Kierkegaard Plads 1, Cph K; ends Jan 28; open Mon-Fri 10:0019:00, Sat 10:00-17:00; tickets 40kr, under-16s free adm US photographer Gregory Crewdson is known for his surreal, highlystaged photographs. The images resemble brief moments in an unfinished film. BF

Elmgreen and Dragset

Thorvaldsens Museum, 2 Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads, Cph K; ends 29 Jan; open TueSun 10:00-17:00; tickets 40kr, free adm on Wed; www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk In this exhibition by gay photography duo Elmgreen and Dragset, Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen`s works have been dressed up in various items of clothing such as sports socks and sweat bands. JF

Of Large and Small

National Museum of Photography, Soren Kierkegaard Plads 1, Royal Library, The Black Diamond, Cph k; ends 10 March 2012; open Mon-Sat 10:00-15:00, tickets: adults 40kr, students 25kr; www.kb.dk A collection of works about human existence and the contrast between what is infinitely universal and infinitely microscopic. VM

Space Invaders

Kunsthal Nikolaj, Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; ends Jan 29; open Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00, Thu 12:00–21:00; www. nikolajkunsthal.dk Space Invaders looks at the cultural significance and iconography of computer games over the years. Visitors are able to test games and interact with art works within the blurred boundaries of real and virtual space. BF

Territory

Martin Asbæk Gallery, Bredgade 23, Cph K; ends Dec 23; open Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-16:00 Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri paints beautiful, hyper-realistic images of women in natural settings. He first photographs his subjects outdoors, and then uses the photographs to create paintings on paper. Ozeri prefers paper to canvas for its richer colour possibilities. BF

REconstrucciones

Skulpturi, Store Kongensgade 3, Cph K; ends Dec 17; open Wed-Sat 12:00-17:00; www.skulpturi.dk Chilean-born sculptor Miguel Vega Olivares uses everyday materials to create his life-size sculptures. He uses both found materials – garbage, detritus – and common items from the hardware store recombined to create odd, new associations. BF

Lights at Karriere

Karriere Bar, Flaesketorvet 57-67; ends Jan 2012; open Thu-Sat 16:00-04:00; www. karrierebar.com The six artists have created lamps for the bar that have a wealth of variation and expression and have apparently completely changed the atmosphere of nightclub. JF

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9 - 15 December 2011

Named after a poet, they’re showmen and they know it

The William Blakes

Bremen, Nyropsgade 39-41, Cph V Saturday 20:00; 170kr www.billetlugen.dk www.myspace.com/thewilliamblakes

T’S BEEN another year for Danish four piece The William Blakes, and world-wide fame and recognition continues to elude them. While this is no doubt frustrating for the band, it does give us the opportunity to see one of rock’s most underrated bands at relatively small venues. As they roll through Copenhagen again, it’s worth catching them, for there’s no telling when that big break may come. Naming their first album Wayne Coyne after the singer of The Flaming Lips, The William Blakes don’t seem to mind shouting their influences out to all that will listen. This is refreshing in itself. The William Blakes borrow heavily from a number of pop acts, The Flaming Lips among them, but they use these influences in the best possible way, blending what’s popular at the moment and fusing them into their own songs. They ride the ‘80s revival wave with a mixture of passion and humour, making for a wellrounded sound that’s still in the process of evolving. Releasing their first record in 2008, this four piece enjoys a solid fan base in Denmark and Sweden, although little is known of them outside Scandinavia. Their album Dear Known Friend was released last year and earned the band sol-

id reviews, with their European shows attracting wider attention. Their live performances often feature additional musicians on stage, and it’s not uncommon for the band to swell to as many as eight, creating a solid sound that does well to keep the audience entertained. Most impressive is their use of two live drummers, who square off and face each other, creating a syncopated backbone that drives the music forwards. The band combines pop and rock nicely into a form of music that is easily pleasing. The rhythms are solid and dance-inspired, and a combination of guitars and keyboards colour the melody section, creating a platform for the singer, Kristian Leth, to do his thing. Leth combines the best of what we’ve come to expect from traditional rock stars, and he has a modern flare reminiscent of The Arcade Fire. He is exciting to watch, fronting the band with a perfect mixture of cool and aloofness. The band have formed their own record label, ‘Speed of Sound’, giving them infinitely more freedom to record the albums they want to. As well as enabling more creative direction, their record label allows them to release as many albums as they want, bypassing record labels’ often strict release schedules. Speed of Sound has also begun to support other local artists, becoming a much needed outlet for up-and-coming bands. There’s little doubting it, the band are entertaining. They create a raw energy when playing live, and it’s clear they enjoy themselves. With a diverse range of influences, it’s hard to pin them down, and their songs vary in both depth and scope. The William Blakes are above all a band that exudes positivity, and it’s this fresh approach that will continue to see their popularity grow. ANDY RUGG

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Pierre Dørge’s New Jungle Orchestra cirkusbygningen i Vanløse; 19:00; 120kr This is the magma from which avant-garde jazz is formed. Led by danish bandleader Pierre dørge, the New Jungle orchestra combines west-african, asian, and traditional jazz elements to create a unique cosmopolitan sound. The orchestra consists of an impressive nine members that includes percussionists, synthists, pianists, saxophonists and trumpeters. after 30 years at the top, the group remain at the forefront of the experimental jazz scene and are always worth seeing live. (english/ danish) dvdN

Review Hjertestop and Skitkids

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december 3 Ungdomshuset

ardcore punk might be the only sub-genre of music where half of the bill will disband after a show. It almost sounds like a joke, but that’s exactly what happened on december 3 when Scandinavian hardcore stalwarts Hjertestop and Skitkids decided to play one last show at Ungdomshuset before calling it quits. The demise of Hjertestop and Skitkids was particularly poignant for the latter, as this was the 10-year anniversary of a band that had earned its stripes in europe’s dingiest clubs. The well-trodden ways of both bands meant europe’s most passionate hardcore punks, crust kids, and squatters all descended upon Ungdomshuset, ready to mosh one final time to their hardcore heroes. The second Hjertestop started their short-but-sweet set, a jolt went through the

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Real Estate Lille Vega; 21:00; 140kr The four-bit indie-rock group hark back to old-style americana – with a hint of the hollow sounds of the ‘50s in their tinny chord sequences colliding with the group’s evident infatuation with surfer rock. Proudly original, real estate’s graceful and sobering, if sometimes drowsy style is neatly encapsulated in their new record Days (2011). Strongly recommended. (english) dvdN

The Raveonettes

Store Vega; 20:00, 210kr The danish rock-duo, consisting of Sune rose Wagner and Sharin Foo, offer a loud, electric guitar-based and somewhat cliched rock sound that has been globally popular since 2003. an overwhelming number of effect pedals, catchy vocals and some flamboyant on-stage bravado used to be their gag. But, their creative juices appear to have run dry and are seemingly a shadow of their former self. Still, the band have no problem selling out arena-sized venues so if you’re a fan move swiftly. Please note there’s a repeat performance on Sunday – same time, same venue. (english) dvdN

La Pegatina Global; 21:00; 50-70 kr The Spanish collective combine a imaginative fusion of genres – including ska, cumbia, merengue, disco, balkan – as well as singing in five languages to give rise to one of the most vibrant sounds on the world music circuit. currently embarking on their ‘Xapomelon Tour’, the group’s exotic sound is the perfect remedy for a cold copenhagen in december. (english/French/Portuguese/Spanish/catalan) dvdN room and a pit began to swell in front of the stage. Hjertestop brought a live performance that fed as much off the crowd as the crowd fed off the band. Soon, even a fan on crutches couldn’t resist risking life and (another) limb as he entered the fray. and when Hjertestop’s bassist broke out the dIY pyrotechnics in the form of a lighter against his lips as they sprayed alcohol into the air, it finally seemed to sink in that this was really going to be it for the danish band that had graced Ungdomshuset so many times. With the (bittersweet) benefit of playing their final show and being the final act of the night, Malmö’s Skitkids received an audience with no reason to save energy for later and no reservations when it came to stage diving into a crowd that may or may not catch you. and while the crowd was wild, the actual stage was even wilder. In the middle of an all-out crust attack from Skitkids, someone wearing a monkey mask ran out onto the stage and held a lighter to a spray can and sprayed fire over the heads of the audience – until someone in a pig

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Wild Beasts Lille Vega; 21:00; 160kr Hailing from the north of england, the four-piece group made their breakthrough in 2009 with the iconic baroque pop album Two Dancers – which unveiled their honest, poetic and rhythmically florid style of rock music in full bloom. Flanked by distinctive drum-beats and an undulating and blithely original vocal style, Wild Beasts have gone on to become one of the British music industry’s most creative offspring with a captivatingly memorable signature sound. Having recently added to their rich discography with the record Smother (2011), the timing of their visit couldn’t be better. (english) dvdN

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Das Racist

Loppen; 21:00; 120kr The alternative Brookyln-based hip-hop group – comprised of Heems, Kool ad and dap – are renowned for their unconventional, cogent and often humorous style of rap. after piling up eP releases and a couple of mix-tapes, the trio have finally released their debut album, Relax (2011). Hailed for their quirky mix tapes, their album is, just as expected, fiery, controversial and humourous, and their visit to the shrine of christiana is going to be a magnet for copenhagen’s hip-hop crowd. (english) dvdN

Nightlife subtec Records Night: Pfuzzle & Edgar Ariza

culture Box; Fri 23:00; 40kr; 3332 5050 a promotional night for copenhagen’s freshest techno, minimal and deep house music label, Subtec. Tonight Subtec welcomes to the floor French producer Pfuzzle and his Swedish label-mate edgar ariza, who’ll be headlining the night alongside christian rutz and Secret Groovers – another two of Subtec’s emerging talents. With the new record label wanting to make a lasting impression, you can expect to have yourself some fun. (english/danish) dvdN The final show of skitkids’ career put the finishing touches on their underground hardcore mastery

mask came and tackled him. They then both scrambled to their feet and stage dived into oblivion. This served to incite the building more, as even the vocalist of Skitkids disappeared into the ocean of people at his feet after launching himself into the chaotic mass. Skitkids put on a set that put a definitive ex-

clamation point on the ten-year career of one of the leaders in Swedish hardcore. Ungdomshuset has seen a lot of shows within its graffiti covered walls, but the night Hjertestop and Skitkids chose to call it quits will go down as absolutely legendary. Matthew Grant anson

Nouvel

Gl. Strand; Fri-Sat 23:0004:00; Free adm.; 3332 0400 Nouvel is a new club located in Thorvaldsen’s house. Thursday to Saturday the doors opens to the bar and dancefloor, featuring some of the most modern, funky dJs from denmark. enjoy a late dinner or cocktails for reasonable prices or dance the night away. aBN

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Game

amager Bio; 20:00; 345kr Jayceon Taylor (aka Game) is one of the biggest rappers on the West coast. currently on the promotional tour for his The R. E. D. Album (2011), which is produced by dr. dre, the album includes collaborations with Pharrell and Timbaland and has been criticised for its lack of individuality. His popularity has decreased due to repeated feuds with a host of a-list celebrities, including one-time partner 50 cent, putting him out of favour within many circles in the industry and alienating some of his fans. Still, he is a sublimely talented rapper and gifted showman. (english) dvdN

The Lot

Pilestræde 12a; Fri-Sat: 23:00-03:30; 3312 8012 at The Lot, the world is yours. The décor is contemporary and Scandinavian. Mingle with ambassadors, models, actors and the stars of the day, drink champagne from ladies’ shoes, and rub shoulders with people a bit crazier than most. aBN

Levon Vincent & Ned Flanders

culture Box; Sat 00:00; 70kr; 3332 5050 The second culture Box edition is highlighted by the New York-based dJ Levon Vincent and the humorously named danish deep house-guru Ned Flanders. The headline set will be played by Vincent, who has become a major player on the electronic music scene – following his breakthrough in 2009. His deep understanding of how to produce iconic electro masterworks has become recognised by the global underground electro crowd to the extent that he is permanently on tour – from mainland europe through to Japan, USa and canada. (english) dvdN

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This section was contributed by Sarah Andersen, an English mother of two who has lived in Copenhagen for three years. As well as running the Copenhagen International Parents Meetup group, Sarah also runs www.newcitymums.com, an online resource for mums, or expectant mums, who are relocating to or living in Copenhagen.

Events St Lucia Procession NEW in Tivoli Tivoli; Tues 17:30; price: Tivoli entrance fee Ever heard an angel sing? No? The St Lucia procession is made up of 100 girls putting their beautiful voices to work on a series of classic Christmas songs, and it’s about as close as you can come to hearing angels without making the permanent trip to heaven yourself. As they make their way through Tivoli starting at the Hans Christian Andersen Castle, the girls will be strolling the gardens while clutching candles, adding to the Christmas effect. MGA NEW

Brønshøj Christmas Market for adults Boeslundevej 48, Brønshøj; Sat & Sun 11:00-16:00 If exclusive is what you’re looking for, leave the kids at home and make your way down into the basement of Boeslundevej and discover a wide range of presents, decorations and ornaments that are one of a kind and impossible to find anywhere else. Marketed towards adults, this market provides a different vibe on yuletide shopping. MGA

STREETHEART Advent Calendar: Gadehjertejulekalender www.streetheart.dk Now in its third year, this is an advent calendar with a difference. Organised by STREETHEART, it includes the work of 24 different street artists, and the ‘doors’ are hidden all around Copenhagen. Go to streetheart.dk each day for a new clue to the location of the next piece of art, then grab your camera and get hunting. It’s great for getting some fresh air and a great way to explore the city. The New Tower Playground: Tårnlegepladsen Fælledparken, Frederiks den V’s vej 4, 2100 Cph Ø; visitcopenhagen.com, search for ‘Playground with towers’ This newly-opened and very original playground incorporates five of Copenhagen’s iconic towers in miniature: Vor Frelsers Kirke, Rådhustårnet, Rundetaarn, Marmorkirken and Børstårnet. You can play interactive electronic tag, solve puzzles, and speak like a politician through pipes in the town hall tower. Swings, slides, sand and large open areas makes this an excellent space for children of all ages to stretch their imaginations and burn off excess energy. Make sushi at home with the family www.sushibutik.dk This recently-opened online store was created by two families who love to make sushi at home, but found it difficult to find all the equipment they needed in Denmark. Sushi Butik sells everything you need, from starter kits to rice cookers. They also have recipes so you can see what it should have looked like!

Christmas Bazaar 2011 NEW House Cafe in Magstræde,Magstræde Rådhusstræde 13, Cph; Sun 11 Dec; price free Everyone likes a win-win situation, and the Christmas Bazaar held at Huset Magstræde is just the place to get a little more prepared for Christmas while making an impact on someone’s life. Held by the “Give Your Hand” association, the event is held by the homeless to raise awareness all while raising the Christmas spirit. The bazaar is your opportunity to buy a gift made by a homeless person, participate in a Christmas raffle, indulge in some mulled wine, and create your own Christmas ornament and badge in the workshop. There is also the opportunity to clear out your closet of those old jackets, sleeping bags, and scarves you never wear and donate them to the needy homeless. MGA Uncle Danny’s NEW Christmas market Haderslevsgade 6, Cph V; Sun 11:0017:00; free adm Get a look at what Uncle Danny has to offer at this Christmas market on Haderslevgade. Yet another option in the competition to draw your Christmas dollars, Uncle Danny’s offers unique decorations you can put around your home with pride. MGA

Louisiana Børnehus Christmas workshops Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebaek; open 17-30 Dec; www.louisiana.dk The Louisiana children’s wing is a wonderful space where children can be creative, express themselves and make as much mess as they like - which is handy as this December they can make gingerbread. They can also make Christmas ornaments and masks, create clay figures, or take a guided tour of the exhibits.

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AS THE DANISH saying goes: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” Whereas a few years ago a glance out of the window at a cold, wet, winter’s day would have had me running for the jigsaw puzzles and Disney DVDs, now it has me reaching for the ‘flyverdragt’ and bike helmets. The key to staving off the winter blues is to keep the body and mind active and get outside as much as possible. Let’s face it, with kids in the house, staying home with your feet up isn’t really an option. With the start of the school holidays coming up, it’s a great time to get out and explore the creative side of Copenhagen. With all the Christmas lights, markets, ice skating and theatre going on, there are plenty of activities to keep all those little senses stimulated. (You can find theatre listings for children on bornibyen.dk.) There are some days, however, when the weather gets the better of everyone, and these are perfect opportunities to get creative at home. There has been an explosion in blogs and websites giving parents creative inspiration over the past few years - playathomemom3. blogspot.com is particularly good for pre school children. Pinterest.com is a great resource of ideas for projects for all ages. You can also get inspiration during December for activities for the kids in Copenhagen on newcitymums. blogspot.com. Here’s a selection of some of the fun imaginative activities you can participate in over the coming month.

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Ceramics painting at Creative Space Gammel Kongevej 154, 1850 Frederiksberg; open Mon-Fri 11:00-19:00, SatSun 10:00-18:00; www.creative-space.dk With over 120 different types of ceramic to choose from there really is something for everyone at Creative space. The concept is simple, you choose what you would like to paint, sit down with a drink if you want and then paint your masterpiece. You can then pick up your work a few days later when it’s been fired. A great activity for older kids and an excellent way of producing Christmas gifts from the kids for relatives.

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Kids workshops Statens Museum for Kunst, Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Cph K; open Sun, 17 & 18 Dec; www.smk.dk During December, the museum of art has children’s workshops exploring the theme of transformation machinery. In the workshop, kids can create sculptural transformation machines, grinding machines, and cutting and pasting transformation machinery. Find out what a transformation machine is in the Children’s Workshop.

Christmas Fair NEW at Frederiksberg Frederiksberg Loppemarked, Small egade 1; starts Sat, ends 18 Dec; free adm If subtle reminders of the Christmas season aren’t enough to jolt the Grinch out of you, perhaps a visit to the Frederiksberg Christmas fair will. At the fair you have full rein over an array of traditional Danish Christmas decorations to spruce up your home, snacks to munch on, toys and jewellery if you’re in the spirit of giving (even to yourself ), and more. Shop to the sound of live music and entertainment coming from the stage, and let the kids run around trying new activities in the workshop. MGA The Globe Quiz Nørregade 43-45 Cph K; Thu 19:30; 25kr per person; max five per team Just 25 kroner per person (max five a team) and the winners get 1,000 kroner, second place 500 and third place a crate of beer. As well as three rounds of 15 questions each – courtesy of quizmaster John Kelleher - there are two beer round questions, a raffle and a rollover. Charlie Scott’s Skindergade 43, Cph K; Tue & Thu 17:00-20:30; Free Adm Jazz music every Tuesday and Thursday!

Christmas Markets Various venues, see www. cphpost.dk for further details Israel Plads Christmas flea market Vendersgade Cph V; Sat 08:00-16:00, also 17 Dec Browse through antiques, trinkets and other knick-knacks for that perfect stocking stuffer or small packages to circle your Christmas tree. Royal Copenhagen Amagertorv 6, Cph K; ends Dec 24; open daily from 10:00 Royal Copenhagen’s Christmas tables exhibition. Nyhavn Christmas Market Nyhavn, Cph K; ends 22 Dec, open from 11:00-18:00 (19:00 on Sat & Sun); Free Adm All along the water in the old harbour. Helsingør Christmas Market Axeltorv, Elsinore; open Mon-Wed & Fri 11:00-18:00, Thu 11:00-20:00, Sat 10:0017:00, Sun 11:00-17:00; free adm More than 30 small Christmas huts and shop. Christiania Christmas Market The Grey Hall, Refshalevej 2, Christiania; ends Dec 20, open Mon-Fri 14:00-20:00, Sat- Sun 12:00-20:00 If you are looking for a Christmas present of homemade quality, you should check out Christiana’s Christmas market.

NEXT WEEK: KIDS CORNER Jette Fölich’s Christmas Decoration Exhibit Schæffergården, Jægersborg Allé 166, Gentofte; ends Dec 22; open daily 11:00-18:00 Jette Frölich’s Xmas decorations will put you in the holiday mood. Christmas Market at Axeltorv Axeltorv, Cph K; ends Dec 23, open daily 11:00–20:00 A traditional Christmas market, open every day til 20:00. Christmas market NEW in Brumleby Øster Alle 32, Cph Ø; Sat 10 & Sun 11 Dec, 10:00-16:00 Nestled in cozy Brumleby, the Christmas market is a chance to see what the citizens of the town have to offer in the way of Christmas goodies, many with a humorous twist. Jazz Cruise Memorial anchor at Nyhavn, Cph K; Sun 15:30; 120kr 90 minutes of live jazz plus a tour of the city, with Henning Munk & Plumperne. Carlsberg Tour Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Valby; Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00; Tickets 65kr, under-17s 50kr, under-12s free Come and see where it all began on this tour around the old Carlsberg brewery.

Southern Cross Quiz Løngangstræde 37, Cph K; Thu 19:30; 25kr per person; max five per team You’ll be impressed with the intelligence of the questions posed by Mike. Intriguing, informative and mostly guessable, he personally writes every one and it shows. The winners get a bottle of vodka and ten pints of beers, which can be redeemed as tokens, second place eight bottles, and last place shots. BH Rygaards School Bernstorffsvej 54, Hellerup; Thu (Dec 8) 16:00-20:00 Rygaards is hosting a Christmas market to raise funds for the school. There will be a plethora of goodies for sale ranging from books in English to Christmas trees and jolly decorations. SH Ladies Invasion Stand-Up Comedy Night The Dubliner Amagertorv 5, Cph K; Tonight (8 Dec) 18:30; tickets 80kr; www. wisecrackers.dk The Dubliner will be pouring out the hilarity for the Ladies Invasion Stand-Up Comedy Night, as female headliners Sanne Söndergaard from Denmark and Josefin Johansson from Sweden break out their best. Escape from the darkness and embrace comedy that comes from all corners of the globe. MGA

Once you’ve met Charlie, he’ll be a friend for life

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Charlie’s Pilestræde 33, Cph k; open: Mon 14:00–00:00, Tue-Wed 12:00–01:00, Thu-Sat 12:00–02:00, Sun 14:00– 23:00; price range: 40-50kr per pint; www.charlies.dk

BY EMILY MCLEAN

FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS my dad has received underpants and checkered hankies for Christmas and my brother some rather monotonous and uninspiring gifts. So what is it about buying gifts for men that’s just so damn hard? It’s not that the stores aren’t stocking the right things or that men are too fussy … so I have to conclude we women just don’t know where to look! Therefore, I hope these stores below will turn the ‘gifts for men’ burden into a joyful giving experience. Invasion Amagertorv 8, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 10:00-19:00, Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat 10:0017:00, Sun 12:00-17:00; Price range for jumpers: 450–1,050kr Forget mono-coloured shirts and woollen jumpers, this store stocks classic pieces with a Scandinavian edge that will give him that ‘meet the parents’ look. Brands include Filippa K, Mads Nørgaard, and Kronstadt Funky Shirt. With six stores across Copenhagen, you have no excuse not to pay a visit! Dansk Design Center HC Andersens Boulevard 27, Cph V; Open Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 10:00– 17:00, Wed 10:00–21:00, Sat & Sun 11:00–16:00; Price range: Table clock 700kr; www.en.ddc.dk There’s more to Arne Jacobsen than egg chairs. Originally created in 1939, Timepieces Rosendahl Copenhagen is re-launching his table clock, with new functions such as the snooze and light sensors. The clock comes in five different designs and of course comes with the highest quality craftsmanship. Every man in Scandinavia should own something from this cult status designer, so why not make it a clock? Handel’s Messiah Various locations across Greater Cph; various times Back for another year, one of the most popular works of choral music in history, Handel’s Messiah is extremely popular with Danes in the build-up to Christmas. The performances take place in the grandeur of churches and music halls and are received with much enthusiasm by music lovers and those wishing to get into the festive spirit of the season. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch one. Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir Holmens Kirke, Holmens Kanal 21, Cph K; tonight (8 Dec) 19:30; tickets 175kr; duration 120 mins with interval: www.mogensdahl.dk Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir in the Church of Holmen presents two stunning concerts this year with Handel’s Messiah. Reservations close four days prior to each event but tickets can also be purchased in the hour before the shows start at the entrance. Academic Domkirke, Nørregade 8, Cph K; Sat 16:00 & Mon 19:30; tickets 170kr, concessions 110kr; doors open half hour before concert starts; www.akor.dk Academic Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Nenia Zenana perform in the heart of Copenhagen. Vocal soloists each night will include Lisbeth Kjærulff, Charlotte van Fuhrer, Adam Riis and Simon Duus Svendsen. JS

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A great selection at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters Ostergade 42b, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:0017:00; www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk From coffee table books, to arty, travel and dirty ones, these little gems make fantastic gifts, and because the variety is so wide, you’ll find something for every man. Book prices begin at around 50kr so it’s a fantastic place to pick up that small gift for the nephew or the cousin you rarely see but feel obliged to buy for. Abercrombie & Fitch Købmagergade 11, Cph K; open: MonThu 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-16:00; Price range for cologne: 30ml: 400kr, 200ml: 900kr; www. eu.abercrombie.com When your man’s ‘Old Spice’ really isn’t cutting the mustard anymore, take a whiff of one of Abercrombie’s eight different scents: four classics and four recently released sporty ones. ‘Fierce’ is the most popular and is actually unisex, so it has an understated fruity touch. If you like your man smelling a little more like a man though, try the ‘Woods’ - it’s musky and clean. ‘Colen’ is also nice, but smells a little like baked goods. Don’t be afraid to ask for a little customer service either - the shop assistants/male models will enhance your shopping experience tenfold.

Kids When you wish upon a star Anemone Theatre, Suhmsgade 4, Cph K; ends Dec 23, performances Fri 11:00 & 17:00, Sat & Sun 13:00 & 15:00, Tue 09:30 & 11.00, Wed 11:00 & 14:15; tickets: 35–120kr; www. anemoneteatret.dk The poetic Christmas story When you wish upon a star tells the story of a grumpy, miserable homeowner, Madsen, a pregnant young women, Sophie, and a lonely writer, Jensen - all of whom try their luck by wishing on a star. The magic begins with a backyard treasure, and an elf who with some angelic help proves that miracles really do happen when you wish upon a star. Age group: 4-12 years. EM Festive fun at Tivoli Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 Cph V; until 30 Dec; www.tivoli.dk This year Tivoli has created an amazing Russian theme, recreating a 2,000 sqm Russian city, complete with a version of St Basil’s Cathedral. Children can go on a Babushka doll treasure hunt to win a prize or visit Father Christmas and Rudolf the Reindeer. The programme of events includes the Tivoli illuminations, Christmas parades, The Nutcracker, the DR Ramasjang Christmas concert, and the Skt. Lucia parade. SA

IF ANY OF YOU have read Harry Potter you’ll probably be familiar with Harry’s local: The Three Broomsticks. It’s warm, crowded, welcoming and a little rowdy. With the exception of serving Butterbeer and Firewhisky, The Three Broomsticks has a lot in common with a little place in the city centre I like to call Charlie’s. Tucked away in a small hollow on Pilestræde sits this wee gem of a place - and I mean wee. It’s only 65 sqm and licensed to fit 60 people. Beer mats, some from 30 years ago, line the roof, while black and white pictures of old breweries and framed ‘ode to beer’ poems plaster the wall, giving this place a class of its own. It’s fair to say that Charlie’s really is in a class of its own. It’s one of only two places outside the UK to be awarded the Cask Marque – the equivalent of a Michelin star for beer. It’s no wonder then that Dave O’Neill from the ‘Campaign for Real Ale’ association writes: “It’s only a slight exaggeration to say that Charlie’s Bar has done for drinkers in Copenhagen what Noma has done for foodies.” British owner Iain Russell began Charlie’s 12 years ago as an alternative to the Carlsberg monopoly that gripped the country. “I wanted to tap into a vein that wasn’t catered for - to serve good quality beer where the focus was on the customer and not how much money could be made,” says Russell. Russell and his team personally source all the ales themselves from microbreweries across the UK - the focus being on independent breweries with heart and soul. With six hand pumps, continental beers and the odd cider, there’s something

Cut your own Christmas tree Rosendal, Rosendalsgade 5, 3140 Ålsgårde; ends 23 Dec; www.rosendal-gaard.dk; www.veterantoget.dk Pick and cut your own Christmas tree. There is a farm where the kids are welcome to pet the animals and if the weather permits, pony rides. Get there by steam train on the Nordsjællands Veterantog there are even special carriages for transporting your tree back home. SA Christmas Crafts at the Zoo Roskildevej 32, 2000 Frederiksberg; Sundays, 11 Dec & 18 Dec; www.zoo.dk This year Father Christmas has moved his workshop to the Old Elephant House at Copenhagen Zoo. There he invites you to get creative and make beeswax candles and Christmas cards using a variety of materials including elephant dung! SA Creepy Crawly Experimentarium, Tuborg Havnevej 7, Hellerup; ends Sep 2012, open daily 09:30-17:00; under-threes free adm, under-12s 100kr, over-12s 160kr; www.experimentarium.dk Learn more about the creepy crawlies that share your living space. From flies and ants to spiders and maggots, learn the unexpected places where insects live and don’t leave without your Creeponaut certificate. EM

The marvellous Harvey’s of Lewes rarely leaves Sussex, but they have it often at Charlie’s

for every discerning and non discerning local. All the pumps are imported from Britain - an extraordinary feat considering some breweries refuse to serve their ales 100km away in their own country. Theakstons Lightfoot Bitter was a brilliant example of a great ale. Light and crisp, this straw-coloured ale uses a special malt to produce a ‘peach-like’ element. And its low alcohol content made for extended sipping. Another favourite was the port stout matured in port casks - which showed off its rich flavours while flaunting an extremely creamy head. Adding to our list was Fuller’s Golden Pride, which was very rich in malt, and Tribute Extra, which is matured in bourbon cases that give it a very distinctive flavour. We thought it only proper to try some of the more continental beers on offer too. Denmark’s very own Hancock Julebryg was a big favourite. Mild and well rounded, it boasts a 10.5 percent alcohol content so it’s one to respect. And while the Weissbier on offer is another notable option, I would opt for a cider, the Old Rosy. It will put hairs on your chest.

The freshness of the brews is one of Charlie’s key ingredients that ensures it stands out from other pubs. After importation, Charlie’s give their ales a second fermentation right here in Denmark, which according to bar manager Gerard Gilmartin creates “the best representation of what the ale should taste like”. Not just satisfied to serve some of the best ale in Denmark, Charlie’s also serves up some of the best service. The barmen are more like long lost friends, and certainly have their wits about them when it comes to beer. And with only six tables in the place you make friends easily. This is what makes Charlie’s so successful - that and great beer, friendly staff, quirky locals and that cosy home away from home feel. Russell acknowledges that their success has come from staying true to this grassroots pub culture. “Charlie’s, like any pub, is a living breathing organism; it’s a place for everyone regardless of age, class or social standing, where beer is the primary concern.” May I suggest making Charlie’s your new local? EMILY MCLEAN

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OVER THE SUMMER, my husband and I decided to replace our 90-year old roof. We gave ourselves four weeks, but before the workmen could start, we had to make sure the attic was empty. Dark and dusty, it seems highly unlikely today that our children will one day think of the attic as the cool place to hang out with their teenage friends and listen to music. Neither my husband nor I fancied the idea of going up, and we’d hardly been up there since we moved in two years ago. Nevertheless, I took a trip up the rickety ladder to make sure there wasn’t anything other than isolation and cobwebs up there. To my surprise, the light from my flashlight was then met by not

one, but two sets of small beady eyes. And it wasn’t until a few seconds later I realised that I had just found the house’s very own elves. One female and one male, both about 20cm tall, they needed a good brushing off once they came down. My five-year old son started jumping and laughing, excited to get a closer look at what I’d discovered, while my one-year old son backed away slowly, for fear that the elves were alive. Once the workmen had redone our roof, the two elves were returned to their positions in our attic. But my oldest son only allowed them to go up there with one condition – that we make and serve rice pudding to them each Christmas from now on.

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Cap Horn Nyhavn 21, Cph K; open Mon-Fri 10:00-00:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-00:00; 3312 8504; starters from 99kr, main courses from 139kr, desserts from 39kr; see www.caphorn.dk for special events Nyhavn, the old harbour, is an idyllic area of magic and hygge what the Danes like to say when referring to anything that is cosy, charming, or delightful: all qualities Cap Horn has in abundance. Its simple menu boasts a fine selection of organic, homemade Danish fare, with a touch of seasonal influence. There were two highlights: the veal, pumpkin, mushrooms and potatoes with amazing truffle sauce (a ‘best ever veal experience) and the chocolate cake (‘Oh My God’), which was possibly the best chocolate cake ever! MM

Restaurant Kiin Kiin Guldbergsgade 21, Copenhagen N; 3535 7535; fourcourse menu 450kr, sevencourse 775kr (with wine menu 1450kr); www.kiin.dk There are only two Thai restaurants in the whole world that have been awarded a Michelin star. One of them is in London, the other one is Kiin Kiin, which you will find in the heart of Nørrebro. And it is well deserved. Kiin Kiin isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience, a place where every little detail is thought through. PDR 1. th. Herluf Gade 9, Cph K; 3393 5770, 1th@1th.dk; www.1th. dk; 1,250kr per person 1. th. is a gourmet restaurant with a twist. Tucked away behind a hard to-find-door on the first floor to the right of a typical Copenhagen apartment, the restaurant is based around the concept of the dinner party with guests stepping into what appears to be a private apartment and then being utterly spoilt by their hosts. The monthly set menu costs 1,250kr and has a whopping ten courses, and you can tell them in advance of any food quirks you might have and they will personalise the menu for you. Terrific food, friendly and attentive service and a unique setting. CS Reinwald’s Farvergade 15, 1463 Cph K; open Mon-Sat 14:00-24:00 (kitchen closes at 22:00); 3391 8289; www.reinwalds. dk; five-course menu with wine 850kr, other dishes 75215kr Serving lunch and dinner, a director’s-script length of choices confronts you at Reinwald’s. It’s a who’s who of classic French and French-inspired Danish dishes as well as a monthly set menu. Any chef would be proud of this. SC

BioMio Halmtorvet 19, 1700 Cph V; open daily 12:00-24:00 (later Fri and Sat), kitchen open 12:00-22:00; 3331 2000; starters 75kr, mains 135kr; www. biomio.dk Located in an old warehouse next to trendy Kødbyen, Bio Mio is certainly unusual for conservative Copenhagen. It’s stylish without being pretentious, fast enough that you don’t go crazy waiting for food, and loud enough that you can make a racket without anyone raising an eyebrow. JH SushiTreat Fox Jarmers Plads 3, Cph V; open Mon-Thu 16:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:30-24:00 with Club Treat from 22:00-02:00; 3338 7030 The newly-opened restaurant SushiTreat at the Hotel Fox serves the best California-style sushi in the city, offers an impressive drinks and wine card, and has a completely unique atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights when you can order sushi until 2am while listening to some of the city’s best DJs . MOC

Danish Rice Pudding: ‘Risengrød’ 250 ml short-grained white rice, grødris in Danish, or brown rice 1 tsp salt 120 ml milk, preferably low fat cinnamon sugar, to taste cold butter, to taste In a thick-bottomed saucepan, bring the rice and 2 dl of water to a boil for 1 minute. Add the salt and the milk and bring it to a simmer. Cover the pot when possible, but remember to stir often to avoid scorching the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat down to low. (A little trick I use to keep the milk from cooking over is to keep a long metal spoon or ladle in the pot at all times.) After about 40 minutes,

Oysters & Grill Sjællandsgade 1B, 2200 Copenhagen N; open Mon-Sat 17:30-24:00, Sun 12:00-21:00; oysters cost 15-35kr each, main courses cost 135-185kr; 7020 6171; www.cofoco.dk Oysters & Grill is not rocket science, yet it give diners in Copenhagen access to fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices with an emphasis on seafood, fish and meats, which are prepared simply and flavourfully. NA Thai Flavours Vesterbrogade 30, Cph V; open Sun-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:30; Starters 60kr, mains 100kr; 3331 3170, thaiflavours30@gmail.com; www.thaiflavours.dk A worthy exponent of the Thai kitchen has opened recently in Vesterbro, just one block from the Planetarium and the lakes. The utterly unpretentious yet stylish Thai Flavours has a hospitable and authentic atmosphere and walls that let you breathe. KRG Saga Queen Havnegade 31, Cph K (near Nyhavn); sails twice Thu-Sat at 13:00 (lunch ) & 19:00 (dinner); reservations 4675 6460 & info@sagaqueen.dk; www. sagaqueen.dk The city’s only restaurant cruise ship, the Saga Queen offers a two-hour lunch cruise and a three-hour dinner cruise. Every table has a wonderful window view, and there’s a choice of set menus. Sometimes a meal can feel like an eternity, but here the time passed by quickly and pleasurably as we enjoyed a feast for both our eyes and our very satisfied stomachs. JC Brasserie Degas Trommesalen 5, Cph V; 3322 2826; see www.brasseriedegas.dk for more info If you like macarons, this is the place to get them. The brasserie also serves main courses like fried duck breast with wild mushrooms. TDF

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the grains should be soft and creamy. Add more milk if necessary. Serve hot in bowls and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and pearls of cold butter. An alternative and old-fashioned way to prepare the pudding is to proceed as described above, but once the milk has simmered for about 8 – 10 minutes, remove the pan from the stove, pack it in several layers of newspaper, then towels and then a down comforter, to hold in the heat. After about 1 ½ hours (!), the self-pacified pudding is ready to eat! The Danish tradition of making rice pudding for elves in the attic will be a new addition to our home this year. And hopefully, there’ll be some leftovers for the rest of us too!

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Saxo Cafe Colbjørnsensgade 11, 1652 Cph V; open 11:00-23:00; 3888 8288, www.saxocafe.dk; Chinese buffet 128kr pp, dim sum dishes from 35kr Saxo’s menu is an eclectic and comforting mix of cultures, incorporating Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese buffets, Dim Sum and Vietnamese menus, and traditional Danish fare. With such a wide choice, it’s a great place to go as a group who can’t agree on a choice of cuisine. On our visit our favourites were the Dum Sums - particularly the steamed pork dumplings that are perfectly fluffy. AK Gold Prag Gothersgade 39, 1123 Cph K; open Tue-Wed 17:00-23:30; Thu-Sat 17:00-24:00; SunMon closed; appetisers from 19Kr, mains from 89kr; 3391 4712, www.goldprag.dk Gold Prag has a distinct Austrian, Hungarian, Czech and Polish heritage and lives in a time of its own. The main courses are substantial, honestly cooked and rich in taste and include Vienna schnitzel with baked new potatoes and coleslaw and chicken breast topped with apricots and cheese. There are also dumplings cooked in the Austrian way and delicious goulash among the many different servings to be had. All in all it is a rough and tumble sort of place that is elegantly primitive with charisma, heartiness and austerely excellent food that perfectly accompanies classic beers and wine. SC Restaurant Dalaman Vodroffsvej 15, Frederiksberg C; Open daily 16:0024:00; 3322 1231 www.dalaman.dk; three-course menus 119kr, 139kr & 159kr pp Turkish restaurant Dalaman puts an emphasis on good food and customer satisfaction. It’s a haven for meat lovers and is popular among its clientele for the meaty mixed grill. AJ

Pubs The Irish Rover Strøget 46, 1161 Cph K; Open daily 10:00-late; www. irishrover.dk You won’t find a more childfriendly pub in the whole city. From the fish and chip expat family nights at 17:00 on the last Friday of every month, to enjoying the Sunday roast (lamb, all the trimmings, just 99kr, kids portion for 58kr), they are always welcome. There’s live music Thursday-Sunday (22:00-late), the kitchen is open from 10:00 until late every day - serving a burger meal with pint for just 120kr - the pub caters to all sports fans, there’s a pool table in their back room where you can smoke, and upstairs there’s a new lounge area, which is the perfect place to relax with a view over Strøget. BH Brew Pub Vestergade 29, 1456 Cph K; restaurant open MonSat 12:00-22:00, pub open Mon-Thu 12:00-24:00, FriSat 12:00-02:00, Sun closed; 3332 0060; www.brewpub.dk; three-course lunch menu 155kr The menu is full of hearty, homely, yet inventive dishes featuring inspired use of the same wonderful ingredients that go into the brewing process. Each dish can be easily matched by one of Brew Pub’s own concoctions from the casks across the courtyard. AK Kennedy’s Irish Bar Gammel Kongevej 23, 1610 Cph V; Open Mon-Sun 12:0002:00 It’s not an Irish pub. Instead it’s a pub owned by Irishmen, and there’s a big difference. It’s an authentic taste of what the Emerald Isle was like in the 1980s in a pub totally devoid of concepts, themes, and DIY Irish pub kits. Drop by at 17:00 on Fridays for the traditional Irish music sessions which are rapidly gaining in popularity. BH

Southern Cross Løngangstræde 37, Cph K; open Sun-Thu 15:00-03:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-05:00; 3311 0939 This Aussie boozer is a mecca for expats and Danes, old and young, that has a lively darts board, a fortnightly quiz, a good sports-viewing atmosphere, and a happy hour that lasts to 8pm during which you can beers for just 30kr. JHW The Dubliner Amagertorv 5, Strøget, 1160 Cph K; Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-late This pub is never quiet. It’s the perfect place for sports fans to mingle, or for live music which it provides every day. It also serves food all day from 10am to 10pm, and diners can find peace from the music and sport on a table overlooking the walking street, or on the first floor balcony overlooking Amagertorv. BH The Globe Nørregade 43-45, 1165 Cph K; Opening hours vary, until 03:00 Fri-Sat Friendly service and good value food make this the perfect city pub, and it’s difficult to know where to enjoy your pint given the number of options. If it’s company you want, you might try the main bar, or a private function, the second bar; seating-wise pull up a high chair, relax on cushioned benches or lord it as a bishop for the evening; or go genteel in the library - a great place to cheat in the fortnightly quiz, the longest running in the city. BH The Old English Pub Vesterbrogade 2B, 1620 Cph V; Open Sun-Thu 11:30-02:30, Fri-Sat 11:30-04:30; 3332 1921; www.oldenglishpub.dk This Victorian style English pub has all the class and authenticity of a Cotswolds country pub not a Costa del Sol flea trap. Facing Tivoli’s arches and just a stone’s throw from Strøget, it’s the ideal pit-stop on a tour of the city centre LB

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WHEN AN AUSSIE meets a Frenchman it’s unlikely they’ll bond over their choices in food. The Frenchman may find the Australian’s palate a little too primitive, maybe conjuring up images of kangaroo steaks and damper. The Aussie on the other hand may find the Frenchman’s taste buds a little too pretentious, perhaps struggling to understand why it’s so important to add garlic to every single dish. But one unlikely duo have done the extraordinary, bringing primitive and pretentious food to a middle ground. At no other place will you find Australian and French cuisine blended in such a way that it just works. In other words it’s ‘Tight’. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definitions of tight is “having everything together”. From the service, to the homely yet sophisticated cuisine, to the wine matches, this is one restaurant that knows how to do it. Tight is the result of a chance meeting between its Australian and French co-owners Joel Cox and Nicolas Lammin, who met at Reef and Beef where Lammin hired Cox as a waiter. One thing led to another and the once abandoned nightclub (literally) at Hyskenstræde 10 was turned into Copenhagen’s next big thing. It’s hard to imagine this place was once a trashed club. Surrounded by polished wooden floors, brick walls and big candles, diners feel more like they’re hanging in their friends’ trendy New York loft. Adding to the inviting feel is a collection of the owners’ travel photos adorning the walls. And much like a friend’s home, the food they serve is made with love, and lots of it! Diners can choose a two or three-course menu, or if they’re hungry for a bit of everything, the new five-course small portion menu is perfect. I myself had this one, and I’m thankful I did. The portion sizes were enough that you felt satisfied at the end, while the palate had one heck of a ride. Beginning in France, we started with the truffle soup, which was rich in flavour with a thick consistency that gave it a hearty feel. It was served with a fried malt bread (something I never would have thought to do with bread) that gave the soup a whole new angle. Seafood can be a challenging dish for any restaurant to nail. Tight certainly rocked it though. Marinated overnight in lemon and maple, the salmon they served was a fresh twist on what can at times be a runof-the-mill dish. Served on rugbrød, with dill cream and pink peppers, the balance of spicy, sour and tart was rather loin–stirring. But if there’s one dish Tight should be

cuisine elements are easy to fit into any well balanced menu, the Australian food is a little harder to fit, but we make the most of the meats.” Wine-wise, the best French drops are on offer as well as the classic red Australian wines. Each wine matching was extremely tight too. Cox says the wine makes a huge difference to people’s dining experience: “We want to give people something different, something they enjoy, so we don’t skimp on the wines.” They also don’t skimp on the customer service. As an Australian, a friendly and gen-

erous disposition usually comes with the territory, and Cox makes the most of his hospitable cultural background. From the moment you step in and are greeted with a big “G’day guys”, to the time you step out with an “au revoir”, it’s the enthusiastic and warm comments that top off an already great experience. Tight (according to Emily’s dictionary) is a restaurant with an inviting atmosphere serving innovative and downright great tasting food.

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New Year’s Eve (3) Dir: Garry Marshall; US rom com, 2011, 118 mins; Halle Berry, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Zac Efron

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here are a million ways to verbally trash Garry Marshall’s (Pretty Woman) latest romcom. But it’s Christmas and I should be forgiving, not because it happens to be the central message of New Year’s Eve but because this is entertainment, after all – not life and death. Let me do it, then, as nicely and honestly as possible: New Year’s Eve is basically a winter version of Marshall’s 2010 film Valentine’s Day. That basically means that we have a dizzyingly huge cast of attractive actors who except for Robert De Niro and Hector Elizondo show no sign of ageing. The fluffy skits are slightly less frantic than in Valentine’s Day but still on the jumpy side. And true to form, not one person on screen – except for the extras – looks or acts like a real human being. Bathed in gorgeous lighting, everyone radiates American sprightliness and excellent health. Every hair-do is chic, every tooth is bleached. Somewhat in the style of the comparable but infinitely superior British film Love Actually, New Year’s Eve opens by painting a brief but serious view of the world as we know it. This calibrates our reference points before we suspend all disbelief and get misty-eyed. There’s a 9/11 reference early in Love Actually and there’s one here – the unfinished One World Trade Center appears during a collage of aerial shots of sunlit

Pfeiffer is decidedly unimpressed with Efron’s attempts to show her how he can dance ‘robot style’ and simultaneously text with his gloves on New York City. A faceless voice goes: “Some people swear there’s no beauty left in the world, no magic. Then how do you explain the entire world coming together on one night to celebrate the hope of a new year?” With that, the important themes have been artlessly indicated. We’re in for a homage to New York, new beginnings and the end of the year. We meet our 20 focal characters, give or take, with 12 hours to midnight on the 31st. If you can forgive the lack of a solid, original storyline, it’ll amuse you to follow them as they deal with

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whatever obstacles keep them from meeting a loved one before midnight. I hope it will, as New Year’s Eve contains no funny allusions to intrigue you otherwise, no philosophical angles, no cliffhangers, no humour, and very little substance. I found it a tepid, shallow and predictable farce full of trivial problems. I suppose the magic happens when, whether logistic, mechanical or emotional, each of these problems is defeated by a lot of New Year spirit. The best of the episodes involves the retired photographer Stan (De Niro), a crushed man dying from can-

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nant women less convincingly. I honestly can’t recall comedy as offensively mediocre as this. Marshall makes many mistakes in New Year’s Eve and for one his cast is too big. The recent star-sprinkled romcoms You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and Crazy, Stupid Love both demonstrate how less may indeed be more. Another problem is the episodic plot structure that so easily sacrifices quality for quantity. But there’s an upside of that: if it’s feel-good fluff you’re after, here’s enough for a whole year.

At least the 3D gods are still having fun in Greece Dir: Tarsem Singh; US action, 2011, 110 mins; Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto, John Hurt

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cer in a New York hospital. His only wish is to see the Time Square Ball drop one last time. His sympathetic nurse (played decently by Berry) can’t allow it but punches out in time for Stan’s daughter (Swank) to enter the wing. The worst and truly toe-curling episode involves two pregnant couples vying for the $25,000 prize awarded to the hospital’s first parents in the New Year. Seth Meyers and Til Schweiger, playing the fathers-to-be, are acutely aware that their lines stink; Jessica Biel and Sarah Paulson couldn’t play preg-

HE GODS HAVE angered King Hyperion (Rourke) by allowing the death of his wife and children. Now he means to bait them from the heavens by wreaking havoc on Earth. In his path stands one man: Theseus (Cavill), a peasant

trained in combat, unknowingly by Zeus disguised as a mortal. After his mother’s murder by Hyperion’s own hand, Theseus vows to lead the remaining armies against the king and avenge her death. Thankfully, what Immortals lacks in original story content, it makes up for elsewhere. Undoubtedly this film will struggle to avoid association with Zack Snyder’s visually unique sword and sandals epic 300 (2006). The trailer proudly trumpets the two films’ shared producers and plays up their similarities: the aesthetic is not wholly dissimilar and the subject matter has the same classical conception of gods and men. However, on engaging with the

film itself, it becomes clear that director Tarsem Singh has crafted a subtlely different film with faults and successes all of its own making. Anyone who has seen his previous works - the flawed but visually sumptuous The Cell and the magnificent The Fall - will recognise that Immortals is related more closely to those films than 300. To set the films further apart, it can be fairly said that Immortals, whilst still an action romp and by no means more cerebral, is a less clumsy work that contains far fewer unintentional laughs, something which marred Snyder’s inarguably good looking 300. There is one strong similarity: Immortals’ performances are of an inconsistent

quality. While Stephen Dorff, Mickey Rourke and the obligatory wizened John Hurt provide solid support, some of the lesser known leads fall short by comparison. Despite great physical presence, Cavill (incidentally set to don the cape in Snyder’s Superman) occasionally wobbles under the weight of playing the lead, and Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) puts in a particularly weak turn as the virgin Oracle. The critics’ view has also been very mixed, but in the words of The Birmingham Post, “Its physical power just blew me away.” If you’re looking for 3D spectacle, this is definitely the film for you. MARK WALKER

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9 - 15 December 2011

New this Week Revenge: A Love Story

Husets Biograf, Magstræde 14, Cph K; Playing: Thu-Sat 19:00, Sun 15:00; tickets 60kr; www.husetmagstraede.dk Revenge: A Love Story is a stunning new Hong Kong thriller shown on a 35mm print with English subtitles. A smart film, it plays with convention to such a degree as to keep the audience from checking out as the formula plays out. The plot focus is on a cruel man who slices up pregnant women - he’s methodical, cold and calculating. Also worth noting that Politiken gave this film 5 out of 6. EM

Copenhagen Evenings

Movie

Støberiet Cafe, Blågårds Plads 3, Cph N, 3535 7770; Playing Thu 20:00–23:00; tickets: free Every second Thursday of the month this winter, CPH Movie Evenings will treat Copenhageners with films from around the world. All of them are in English or have English subtitles. Each film is chosen by the audience on the night, but the theme for all three screenings is east/west. EM

The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D (7)

Dir; Henry Selick; US aniimation, 1995, 76 mins; Danny elfman, chris sarandon Tim Burton’s classic returns to our screens with the promise that 3D makes it extra scary! VS

Book Your Tickets 50/50 Dir: Jonathan Levine; US dramedy, 2011, 100 mins; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Bryce Dallas Howard The ability to get laughs out of an illness so devastating is difficult, and getting them without being cheesy or forced is a true work of genius. 50/50 has a surprisingly good vibe and makes for an excellent night out at the movies. The movie follows Adam (Gordon-Levitt) - a 27-year-old that has just been diagnosed with cancer - as he copes not only with his disease but the reactions of those closest to him. KE

NEDS (15) Dir: Peter Mullan; UK/ France/Italy drama, 2010, 124 mins; Conor McCarron, Greg Forrest, Joe Szula, Gary Lewis, Peter Mullan NEDS (Non Educated Delinquents) traces the descent of a bright boy called John who has just moved to a 1970s Glaswegian neighbourhood. He is unjustly placed in a class below that to which he is academically suited on account of his elder brother’s reputation as a gang leader. Director Mullan quickly establishes this as a film about place - or rather being placed. While it evokes many classic films on account of the subject matter and setting, it does so with such a sense of urgency and a bloody ferocity that it ends up feeling quite unlike any of them. NEDS is not a film for everyone,

but if you’ve got the stomach, your soul will be greatly rewarded. MW

The Adventures of Tintin 3D (7) Dir: Steven Spielberg; US action, 2011, 107mins; Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis From the opening credits to the very end, this film is a playful contradiction of old and new. Whilst the film very much stays true to the mythical and timeless world that Tintin author Hergé so masterfully created, the introduction of slick film techniques and 3D wizardry makes it a modern story for a modern audience. Directed by the infamous Steven Spielberg and produced by the super clever Sir Peter Jackson the film is action-packed, visually dazzling, and fantastically fun. JS

Drive (15) Dir: Nicolas Winding Refn; US thriller, 2011; 95 mins; Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan Make sure you’re in your seats early for this one or else you’ll miss one of the most brilliant opening scenes in a movie ... ever. Refn manages to build extraordinary tension before igniting brief outbursts of violence. Sheer brilliance! KE

Avoid like the Plague In Time (11) Dir: Andrew Niccol; 2011; 109 mins; Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried and Cillian Murphy Despite a skimpy plot the film’s storyline means no one looks older than 25, making for a very attractive cast. While the looks may be hot the action scenes are not – most are blatantly mundane at times. As one reviewer said “In Time fills its dynamic, sprawling universe with about as much character and drama as a half-hour game of Sim City.” EM

Paranormal Activity 3 Dir: Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman; US horror, 2011, 84 mins, Katie Featherston Just like with Paranormal Activity 2, the film has skipped the press screenings and saved the premiere for the people who count – the airheads who’ll watch any sequel because it’s a safe bet.

Spy Kids 4D: All the Time in the World (7) Dir: Robert Rodriguez; US comedy, 2011; 89 mins; Jessica Alba, Jeremy Piven and Joel McHale An endless series of obscure jokes sap the charm out of nearly every scene, resulting in a chintzy adventure that could have gone straight to DVD. EM

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I Dir: Bill Condon; US drama, 2011, 117 mins; Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner Pattinson gives his usual sultry, overly dramatic performance, except now he’s perfected the art of the sulking pout. Stewart, still just as annoying as the shy, awkward teenager might be carrying a half vampire baby, but all we get is one-dimensional Bella, just with a bigger belly. EM

Also Playing Contagion (15) Dir: Stephen Soderbergh; US thriller/drama 2011, 118mins; Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet, Jude Law Contagion is rather like the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand - in that there’s a long list of well known faces; the end is nigh; and some sort of uber-flu is to blame. The film also functions more like a bird’s eye view - rather than an intimate human account - leaving the audience uninvolved and distinctly uninfected. MW

Hysteria (7) Dir: Tanya Wexler; UK romcom, 95 mins; Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Rupert Everett The film takes place in the 1880s when hysteria was considered a disease affecting

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women. At the end of the 19th century Mortimer Granville developed the best treatment to date: the modern-day vibrator. It was daring to create a film like this as a romantic comedy but that causes the film to fall short in that it squeezes what was a fascinating true story into the standard format of the genre. ED

The Help (7) Dir: Tate Taylor; US drama, 2011, 137 mins; Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard Set in the 60s Mississippi, the film has a political backdrop, but despite pulling on the heartstrings, The Help is entertaining and enjoyable. The trailer promised more comedy than was delivered though and in this sense is not a true reflection of the novel. ED because of this the film not only lacks meaning, but also really drags. ED

Tower Heist (7) Dir: Brett Ratner; US comedy, 2011, 99 mins; Ben Stiller, Matthew Broderick, Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Gabourey Sidibe After seeing Tower Heist, you can once again safely say that Eddie Murphy is one funny son-of-apunk-ass-bitch. Unfortunately, the script and the actual heist cannot keep up with the excellent groundwork laid by the actors and their characters. KE

PROGRAMME: THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER - WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2011 All times are subject to change without notice; consult www.kino.dk for confirmation.

Empire bio

Guldbergsgade 29F; Cph N, 3536 0036; www.empirebio.dk 50/50 22:15 Drive (15) 14:40-22:00 The Help (7) 13:00-19:00 Hysteria (7) 12:30-17:15-19:45-22:20 New Year’s Eve (3) 12:30-17:15-19:45-22:15 NEDS (15) 17:00 The Adv. of Tintin 2D (7) 15:00-19:30 The Adv. of Tintin 3D (7) 22:30

Gloria

Rådhuspladsen 59, Cph K 3312 4292; www.gloria.dk Drive (15) 21:40

Palads

Axeltorv 9, Cph K; 7013 1211 Contagion (15) 21:20 Drive (15) 19:00-21:15 Immortals 3D (15) Times vary In Time (11) Times vary Johnny English Reborn (11) 14:00-16:15-21:30 Midnight in Paris (3) 21:40 New Year’s Eve (3) Times vary Paranormal Activity (7) 21:15 Spy Kids 4D (7) Times vary The Three Musketeers 2D (11) Times vary Tower Heist (7) 11:30-14:00-16:30 (not Thu) 19:00-21:15 The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:20 The Help (7) 18:30-21:30 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I (11) Times vary

KinopalæEt

Klampenborgvej 215 A, Lyngby Contagion (15) 21:20 The Help (7) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:30 Hysteria (7) 19:00-21:15 Immortals 3D (15) 13:00 (not Tue) 16:00 (16:30 Sat) - 18:30-21:00 In Time (11) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:20 Jane Eyre (11) 19:00 New Year’s Eve (3) Times vary Spy Kids 4D (7) 12:00-14:10-16:20 Tower Heist (7) Times vary The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) Times vary The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I (11) Times vary

VESTER VOV VOV

Abalonsgade 5, Cph V 3324 4200 NEDS (15) 16:45 The Trip 19:00-21:00

Imperial

Ved Vesterport 4, Cph V; 7013 1211 The Big Lebowski 21:30 (Sat), 13:00 (Tue) Blues Brothers 13:00-21:00 (Fri) Casablanca 16:00-18::30 (Fri) Manhattan 15:45-18:30 (Tue) Once Upon A Time In America 14:20 (Sat), 18:30 (Sun)

Dagmar

Jernbanegade 2, Cph K 3314 3222 50/50 12:00-16:40-21:30 Contagion (15) 14:20-19:10 The Help (7) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:30 Hysteria(7) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:10 Jane Eyre(11) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:10 One Day (7) Times vary

Falkoner Bio

Sylows Allé 15, Frederiksberg The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) Times vary The Help (7) Times vary Hysteria (7) Times vary Immortals 3D (15) 22:00 (Thu), 21:40 (Fri-Wed In Time (11) Times vary New Year’s Eve (3) Times vary The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I (11) Times vary

GENTOFTE KINO

Gentoftegade 39; www.gentoftekino.dk Hysteria (7) 17:00 New Year’s Eve (3) 19:00 (plus 15:15 Sat & Sun) NEDS (15) 20:50

Cinemateket

Gothersgade 55, Cph K 3374 3400; www.dfi.dk Truly, Madly, Deeply 12:30(Fri)

fisketorvet

Kalvebod Brygge 57, Cph V; 7010 1202 50/50 20:30 The Adv. of Tintin 3D (7) Times vary Hysteria (7) 19:15 Immortals 3D (15) Times vary New Year’s Eve (3) Times vary The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D (7) 17:00-19:00-21:00 Spy Kids 4D (7) 11:00-13:00-15:00 In Time (11) Times vary Tower Heist (7) 18:30-21:00 The Twilight Saga: BD - Part I 11:00-13:30-16:00-18:30-21:00

Grand Teatret

Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8, Cph K www.grandteatret.dk The Help (7) Times vary Hysteria(7) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:30 Jane Eyre (11) 11:30-14:00-16:30-19:00-21:30

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TELEVISION

9 - 15 December 2011

PICK O THE W F EEK

Edward VIII: the Nazi king

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DR2, Fri 21:20

HISTORY can be misleading. Sure, the subject of Edward VIII: the Nazi King (DR2, Fri 21:20) may have been a fascist, but he didn’t look like he was separated at birth from John Merrick like the bloke in this docudrama. He didn’t sire more bastards than any royal in history – half of Australia is descended from his loins – because of his HRH status alone. The man may have been a Nazi, but he wasn’t nasty looking. Made by Channel Five, the broadcaster behind such gems as Was Hitler Gay?, this glosses over all the norms of the day – namely that the only British aristo who wasn’t a Nazi sympathiser was Goody Two Shoes, soon to be the Queen Mum. Still, the 2009 doc is worth watching as it makes use of some FBI files released under the US Freedom of

Information Act that confirm Edward passed on secret information that made Hitler change his France invasion plans, advised that “continued heavy bombing would make England ready for peace”, tried to advise Roosevelt not to join the war, and was being lined up to retake the throne should Britain fall. Meanwhile, Churchill, concerned that British-based German POWs would inflate an invasion force, decided to ship 40,000 of them off to Canada where they saw out the conflict at 26 camps. The docudrama Hitler’s Canadians (DR2, Thu 18:05) recounts their adventures – before America joined in late 1941 they had a realistic chance of freedom. Some compared the Canadian camps to hotels, and 6,000 of them liked it so much they

ended up emigrating there. Elsewhere this week, Paddy Considine is brilliant in the second part of Red Riding, don’t miss two of the best games of the season so far: Real Madrid vs Barcelona (K6, Sat 21:00) and Chelsea vs Manchester City (K6, Mon 21:00); narrated by Kim Basinger, The Mystery of the Hope Diamond (DR2, Sat 21:35) DR2, Fri 21:20 Edward VIII: the Nazi King is an intriguing collection of stories about the diamond that inspired the fictitious one in ‘Titanic’; and among the films worth watching are Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof (TV2 Zulu, Wed 22:40); Clint Eastwood Changeling (TV3, Sat 21:00), and Sleuth (SV2, Sat 21:30), the screenplay of which was written by the late Harold Pinter. BEN HAMILTON

SV1, Sun 22:40 Red Riding: In the Year of our Lord 1980

Eurosport, Sun 19:00 UK Championship final

FILM O THE W F EEK

SV2, Sat 21:30 Sleuth

Friday 9

Saturday 10

Sunday 11

Monday 12

Tuesday 13

Wednesday 14

Thursday 15

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files (US drama series, 1970s) James Garner 22:00-23:40 Perfect Stranger (US thriller, 2007) Halle Berry, Bruce Willis 23:40-01:30 The Gingerbread Man (US thriller, 1998) Robert Downey Jr

13:25-14:15 Jamie’s Kitchen Australia 14:15-15:15 Who Do You Think You Are 16:15-17:40 Taking a Chance on Love (Can drama, 2009) 17:55-18:20 Jamie’s Family Christmas 21:30-23:00 Midsomer Murders

16:05-17:30 Inspector Mom: Kidnapped in 10 Easy Steps (US crime, 2007) Danica McCellar 22:40-00:15 Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1980 (UK drama, 2009) Paddy Considine, David Morrissey

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files 20:00-20:50 The Frozen Planet (BBC doc, 2011) 21:35-23:05 Lewis (UK crime series, 2008)

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files 22:05-23:45 Injustice (UK thriller miniseries, 2011) James Purefoy

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files 22:00-23:00 The Shadow Line (UK crime series, 2011) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Eccleston 23:00-23:50 Taggart (UK crime series, 1993) Mark McManus

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files 20:00-21:00 Jamie Cooks Christmas 22:10-23:35 The Christmas Wish (US romance, 1998) Neil Patrick Harris, Debbie Reynolds, Naomi Watts

18:00-18:55 World War 2 (UK doc series, 2009 ) 19:05-20:00 Ashes to Ashes (UK drama series, 2008) Philip Glenister 20:00-20:55 Sherlock Holmes 21:20-22:10 Edward VIII - The Nazi King (UK doc, 2009)

21:35-22:30 Mystery of the Hope Diamond (US doc, 2010) 23:45-00:35 Hotel Babylon (UK drama series, 2009)

16:00-19:30 Gone With The Wind (US drama, 1939) Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Leslie Howard, Olivia De Havilland 20:00-21:00 River Cottage (UK food, 2008) 23:10-00:00 Car Bomb (UK doc, 2008)

18:00-18:55 World War 2 19:05-20:00 Ashes to Ashes 21:45-22:10 The Daily Show

18:00-18:55 World War 2 19:05-20:00 Ashes to Ashes 23:00-00:00 Putin, Russia & The West (UK doc, 2011)

17:55-18:45 World War 2 18:55-19:50 Ashes to Ashes 20:10-22:20 The Boat That Rocked (UK comedy, 2009) Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans 23:50-00:15 The Daily Show

18:05-18:55 Hitler’s Canadians (Can doc, 2008) 19:05-20:00 Ashes to Ashes 20:35-22:20 Waking the Dead (UK crime series, 2002) 23:40-00:00 The Daily Show

16:15-17:10 Friends 20:35-22:55 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (US fantasy, 2005) Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Liam Neeson

21:40-23:40 Trading Places (US comedy, 1983) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis 23:55-02:10 The Hunt for Red October (US drama, 1990) Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin

20:35-22:30 The Golden Compass (US fantasy, 2007) Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig

16:15-17:10 Friends 22:55-23:45 Blue Bloods

16:15-17:10 Friends 23:35-00:25 Blue Bloods

16:15-17:10 Friends 22:50-23:40 Blue Bloods

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Reba 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 19:45-21:50 Blow (US drama, 2001) Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz 21:50-00:05 American Music Awards 2011

18:00-19:05 King of Queens 19:05-20:00 Friends

08:05-21:00 Life on Mars

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Reba 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood 22:40-00:10 Paranormal Activity (US horror, 2007)

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Reba 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood 22:40-00:25 Planet Terror (US action, 2007) Bruce Willis

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Reba 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood 22:40-00:30 Death Proof (US action, 2007) Kurt Russell, Quentin Tarantino

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Reba 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood 22:40-00:25 The Running Man (US action, 1987) Arnold Schwarzenegger

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-19:55 The Mentalist 19:55-21:00 NCIS 21:00-23:15 Collateral Damage (US action, 2002) Arnold Schwarzenegger 23:15-01:45 Sex and the City

20:00-21:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (US reality series, 2009) 21:00-23:55 Changeling (US drama, 2008) Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich 23:55-02:25 Sex and the City

19:00-20:00 Pan Am (US drama series, 2011) Christina Ricci 21:00-23:50 Love Actually (UK romance, 2003) Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 20:00-21:20 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas 22:00-00:50 Sex and the City

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 20:00-21:00 NCIS 21:00-22:00 Bones 22:00-00:40 Sex and the City

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 20:00-21:00 Hoarders (US reality series, 2010) 21:00-22:00 Pan Am 22:00-00:45 Sex and the City

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 20:00-21:00 Obese US 22:00-00:45 Sex and the City

18:00-19:00 Two and a half Men 19:00-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:00 Two and a half Men 21:00-23:05 Bulletproof Monk (US action, 2003) Yun-Fat Chow, Seann William Scott 23:05-01:00 Walking Tall: Lone Justice (US action, 2007) Kevin Sorbo

17:00-19:05 Bulletproof Monk (US action, 2003) 20:00-21:10 Top Gear 21:10-23:30 The Chronicles of Riddick (US scifi, 2004) Vin Diesel, Judi Dench 23:30-01:20 Thor: Hammer of the Gods (US action, 2009) Zachery Ty Bryan

12:50-16:50 Simpsons 16:50-18:50 Let’s Go to Prison (US com, 2006) 18:50-20:00 Top Gear 22:00-05:40 NFL

17:00-18:00 Simpsons 18:00-19:00 Two and a half Men 19:00-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:00 NCIS 22:00-00:20 Spartacus: Blood and Sand (US action series, 2010) Andy Whitfield

17:00-18:00 Simpsons 18:00-19:00 Two and a half Men 19:00-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:00 NCIS 22:00-00:15 Spartacus: Blood and Sand

17:00-18:00 Simpsons 18:00-01:10 UEFA Europa League: Fulham vs OB

17:00-18:00 Simpsons 18:00-00:00 UEFA Europa League: FC Copenhagen vs Standard Liege

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 20:00-21:00 Trinny and Susannah’s Makeover Mission - Australia 21:00-23:20 The Mexican (US drama, 2001) Brad Pitt, Julie Roberts 23:20-00:15 Grey’s Anatomy

17:10-18:05 Grey’s Anatomy 18:05-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 21:30-23:40 Father of the Bride (US romcom 1991) Steve Martin, Diane Keaton 23:40-00:30 The Closer (US crime series)

17:10-18:05 Grey’s Anatomy 18:05-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 23:00-00:05 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings (UK doc)

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 21:00-23:05 While You Were Sleeping (US rom, 1995) Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Boyle 23:05-00:00 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 23:00-23:55 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 20:00-21:00 Trinny and Susannah’s Makeover Mission - Australia 23:00-23:55 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 20:00-21:00 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings 21:00-23:20 Murder By Numbers (US thriller, 2002) Sandra Bullock, Ben Chaplin, Ryan Gosling 23:20-00:15 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 18:00-19:00 Human Target 19:00-20:00 Ghost Whisper 20:00-21:30 College Road Trip (US com, 2008) 21:30-23:05 The Promotion (US com, 2009)

21:35-23:45 Twilight (US drama, 2008) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

16:05-18:00 Christmas in Wonderland (US drama, 2007) Patrick Swayze 18:00-19:00 Dating in the Dark USA

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-23:00 Tropic Thunder (US com, 2008) Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, Ben Stiller 23:00-23:55 The Big Bang Theory

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-23:10 Meet The Fockers (US com, 2004) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman 23:10-00:05 The Big Bang Theory

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-22:45 Starsky and Hutch (US com, 2004) Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg 22:45-23:40 The Big Bang Theory

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-22:50 What happens in Vegas (US com, 2008) Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher 22:50-23:45 The Big Bang Theory