Cue the event magazine London Masters Edition

CUE the event magazine

LONDON MASTERS EDITION I 2022

ISSN 2754-4486 (Online)

THE DEMOLITION JOB

The fastest ever 147 by Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Will this record ever be beaten?

THE INTERVIEW

Exclusive interview with top 16 player, Anthony McGill

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We look at the great work carried out by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

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SUPPORTING GOOD CAUSES

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LONDON MASTERS EDITION / 2022

4 // FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to the London Masters edition

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5 // SNOOKER CALENDAR Upcoming tournament dates 2022 6-9 // THE DEMOLITION JOB The fastest ever 147 11-13 // THE INTERVIEW With Anthony McGill 14-16 // SUPPORTING GOOD CAUSES Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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18-19 // AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Jake Roche 20-21 // THE ART OF THE GAME The emotion through art by the Glimmertwin Art House 22 -31 // WHAT´S ON IN LONDON Check out some great events and attractions 32 // SNOOKER FACTS OF THE WEEK Brought to you by Snooker Shorts

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34-35 // ARTIST´S SPOTLIGHT Painting over olives 36-37 // YOU´RE SNOOKERED Some memorable snookers 38 // QUOTES Famous snooker quotes

© Cue the event magazine 2022. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the editor. Contact: cuetheeventmagazine@gmail.com

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Welcome to CUE the event magazine

H

ello and welcome to the second edition of Cue the event magazine!

After some incredible tournaments finishing off 2021, including the UK Championships in York, where we saw the sensational Zhao Xintong win his first ranking title (and become the youngest winner of the UK Championship since Judd Trump in 2011), we have arrived in 2022 with the next tournaments in full swing.

In this edition we have an insightful, illustrated interview with Anthony McGill, plus a look at that epic, fastever ever, 147 by the person that needs no naming!

Each issue we are supporting good causes, and in this London Masters Edition we feature Battersea Dogs & Cats home and all the wonderful work they do.

Enjoy this issue, and we will see you in the Gibraltar Edition!!

The Cue the event magazine team

Cue the event magazine is lovingly made by:

Dawn Larder: Co-editor & Illustrator Sharon (Bazzie) Larder: Co-editor & Designer Sandie Cronin: Assistant Editor E. R Larder: Contributor Contact: cuetheeventmagazine@gmail.com Facebook: @CuetheEventmagazine Twitter: @cue_event_mag

If you would like to feature in the next edition of Cue the event magazine please email the editor at: cuetheeventmagazine@gmail.com

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upcoming tournament dates 2022

D AT E S A N D V E N U E S A R E S U B J E C T TO C H A N G E

Visit: wst.tv/full-calendar/ for further details and ticket information.

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Ranking Events

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Invitation Events

Q

Qualifiers

2022 9TH - 16TH JANUARY Cazoo Masters IE Alexandra Palace, London

28TH FEB - 6TH MAR BetVictor Welsh Open RE ICC, Celtic Manor, Newport

28TH MAR - 3RD APRIL Cazoo Tour Championship RE Venue Cymru, Llandudno

20TH - 23RD JANUARY

BetVictor Shoot Out RE Morningside Arena, Leicester

7TH - 13TH MARCH Turkish Masters RE Antalya, Turkey

4TH - 13TH APRIL Betfred World Championship Qualifiers Q EIS, Sheffield

26TH - 30TH JANUARY BetVictor German Masters RE Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany

14TH- 20TH MARCH Potential Ranking Event RE Location TBC

31ST JAN - 6TH FEB Qualifiers TBC Q Morningside Arena, Leicester

24TH - 26TH MARCH BetVictor Gibraltar Open RE Gibraltar

16TH APR - 2ND MAY Betfred World Championship RE Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

7TH- 13TH FEBRUARY Cazoo Players Championship RE Aldersley Village, Wolverhampton 14TH - 20TH FEBRUARY Qualifiers TBC Q Location TBC 22ND - 27TH FEBRUARY BetVictor European Masters RE Stadthalle, Furth, Germany

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RECORD BREAKERS FASTEST EVER 147

The

Demolition

JOB

The fastest 147 break in a professional snooker tournament is 5 minutes 8 seconds, achieved by Ronnie O’Sullivan on the 21st April 1997 during the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Twenty years after O’Sullivan’s maximum break against Mick Price in the first round of the 1997 World Snooker Championship, it was revealed that the given break time of 5 minutes 20 seconds as calculated from BBC footage was incorrect. From the moment that O’Sullivan first strikes the cue ball to pot his first red, the elapsed time is 5 minutes 8 seconds – a time now acknowledged by World Snooker.

Source: www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/fastest-147-break-in-snooker

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FAST FORWARD 2022 WILL THIS EVER BE DONE

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In our Cue & A interview this issue we speak with top 16 player - Anthony McGill Q: On the occasions when a snooker player has a problem with their tip, or when they have to get the tip changed mid match/tournament, why don´t players carry a trusty, spare cue to each tournament. One that already has the tip bedded in, and the player is comfortable with?

A: It’s nigh on impossible to find two cues that play the same. Even if they are the same spec - same type of wood, same length, weight, tip diameter, butt diameter etc, they can still play differently, so whilst a new tip mid tournament isn’t ideal, the change is nowhere near as drastic as using a different cue would be.

Q: How much does audience noise put you off as a player, especially in an intimate venue like the Crucible? Is noise worse than someone moving in your eyeline when you are on a shot?

Does it put you off when people in the audience are constantly coughing!!

A: At a venue like the Crucible, where you can hear a pin drop, even the quietest noises sound like a bang! Someone moving in your eye line is probably more annoying. People know to stay still when a player is playing into them, so if they are moving around or fidgeting, you can bet they are doing it on purpose. The coughing can be annoying too, but as long as it’s only here and there, and not persistent from the same person, it’s fine.

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It’s nigh on impossible to find two cues that play the same.

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Santa came that Christmas with a small snooker table and I’ve been playing ever since.

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Q: Did playing without an audience during the pandemic, when restrictions forced matches to be played behind closed doors, make any difference to your motivation to win matches?

A: I wouldn’t say it made any difference to my motivation to win, but it maybe lessened my desire to actually play the match in the first place. Once you are playing, you want to win, but the build up to the tournaments wasn’t too exciting. Despite this, I still feel extremely fortunate and thankful that there were still snooker tournaments being staged at all.

Q: What are your views on the snooker ´dress code´? What did you think of the relaxed dress code for the Champion of Champions and the code that has been in place for the Home Nations Series events?

A: I’m not a fan of the waistcoats and bow ties, and never have been. It amazes me that the people in charge of this professional sport with millions of pounds of prize money on offer force us to dress in such a way that makes it difficult for us to play. The positions your body must form just to be able to play the game (bending over, stretching etc) are not made any easier by being buttoned

up to the chin in shirts, waistcoats and bow ties! I think the home nations dress code - dress trousers, shoes and simply a shirt with collar undone is pretty good.

I don’t think it looks any less smart than the traditional dress code, and it’s a lot easier to play in. As for polo tops at the CoC, I though they looked a bit cheap, with the names and emblems on them.

I don’t see what’s wrong with standard polo tops, something along the lines of what golfers wear.

to reach the top 16 in the world, so it was a tough school back then!

My first memory of snooker was watching John Higgins win the World Championship in the spring of 1998.

That summer, on our family holiday in Spain, when my parents were busy in the evenings having a drink at karaoke, I was glued to the pool tables. Finally, Santa came that Christmas with a small snooker table and I’ve been playing ever since.

Q: What was your path to becoming a professional snooker player, and what initially sparked your interest in the game?

A: I became professional through a series of tournaments called PIOS (Pontins International Open Series).

There were 8 tournaments held over the course of a year in the snooker hall of the Pontins holiday camp in Prestatyn. There was a ranking list compiled based on your results over the 8 events. The top 8 players on the rankings at the end of the season were promoted to the professional tour. I finished 5th in the rankings and so was awarded a spot on the tour. Looking back, Jack Lisowski and Kyren Wilson also finished in the top 8 that same season, and they’ve both also went on

Q: When you get to the final of the World Championship, who would you most like to be your opponent?

A: I can’t imagine there being a bigger atmosphere for a world final than playing Ronnie O’Sullivan. I’d love to experience that.

Q: Would you like to see more women playing at top level?

A: Snooker players only see snooker players - it doesn’t matter if they are male or female. If they are good enough, they’ll get there, regardless of what’s between their legs. I do think it would be great for the sport from a marketing point of view - can you imagine one of the very elite players in the world being a woman?! It would be amazing for the profile of the sport.

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Supporting good causes Battersea Dogs & Cats Home I London

Wear Blue for

Rescue

Why animals and their owners everywhere are choosing to Wear Blue for Rescue in support of Battersea’s new campaign.

Rescue dog, Nala, who was just a young puppy when her owners found the demands of puppy ownership too much to cope with

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Everyone can join in with Wear Blue for Rescue, you don’t have to own a rescue dog or cat to “ champion rescue animals and show your love and support for the organisations who care for them.”

W

orld-leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, is asking people from across the UK to

show their support for rescue dogs and cats everywhere by getting involved in its new Wear Blue for Rescue campaign.

Despite one in four dogs and cats

coming from a rescue centre, many will hear about breeds such as French Bulldogs or Labradors being the Hendrix

nation’s favourite pets. Battersea believes a spotlight should be shone on the much-loved rescue animals that are

different reasons. Wear Blue for Rescue

champion rescue animals and show your

in homes across the country, and in all

is Battersea’s exciting new campaign

love and support for the organisations

walks of life, regardless of their breed.

that aims to champion our love for the

who care for them.”

So, from sharing images of their own

wonderful, quirky rescue dogs and cats

rescue pets on social media platforms

who just need a second chance in life.

Battersea has launched the Rescue

or shouting about how they support the

All the underdogs who have become top

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on sofas, in laps, and even on life-saving

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homes and communities.

Chief Executive, Peter Laurie, says, “Rescue animals are one of a kind and

Peter continues, “Everyone can join

As part of Wear Blue for Rescue,

Animals such as Hendrix, who arrived

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when his previous owner’s circumstances changed. It took a few days for Hendrix to settle into his new surroundings, but his friendly nature was clear from the start, and he enjoyed visits from staff and volunteers. It wasn’t long before Hendrix caught the eye of his new owners Kat and Olly. They were immediately taken in by his affectionate nature and decided he would be the perfect addition to their family. Hendrix settled into his new home very quickly, showing his inquisitive side as he slowly ventured outside and learnt how to use a cat flap.

Kat says, “Many people think that cats are aloof and not particularly loyal, but this couldn’t be further from the truth with

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Now we’re wearing Blue for Rescue to build support of the new Rescue symbol and to encourage “ as many people to get behind rescue as much as possible.”

8 We’re wearing blue for rescue because rescue has meant that we found each

other, and our lives are all the better for it.”

Rescue dog, Nala, was just a young puppy when her owners found the demands of puppy ownership too much to cope with. Thankfully, they made the responsible decision to hand her over to Battersea where the charity’s expert staff could look after her until she found a new family. Nala needed a bit more behavioural training in a home environment and socialisation with both people and dogs, so she was taken in by foster carer Hannah, who was very dedicated to Nala’s training.

Hannah says, “Nala was a very energetic, enthusiastic and intelligent puppy. She was eager to please and loved using her brain. I could see a lot of potential in her from a training aspect and wanted to take this further. She slotted straight in with our other dogs while on foster and we just couldn’t imagine not having her in our lives. Nala made such a huge impact in a short space of time that we had to adopt her!

Now we’re wearing blue for rescue to build support of the new Rescue symbol and to encourage as many people to get behind rescue as much as possible.”

Whether you have a rescue pet at home or simply admire them from afar, to get involved in Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue campaign and show your support for rescue you can BUY, WEAR, SHARE, or DONATE. BUY a Wear Blue for Rescue item featuring the Rescue symbol from battersea.org.uk WEAR it with pride, whether you’re an animal or an animal lover.

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Author Spotlight I Jake Roche

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Engaging reading for when you are away from the baize!

Avid writer and traveller, Jake Roche tells us about his passion for writing, and the release of his successful Inspector Boyle novels.

The golden age of

Detective fiction

B

orn and raised in Windsor,

So far I have plans for a further two

Berkshire in 1990, I have long

novels and ideas for more beyond that

had a passion for writing

which will see Boyle undertaking many

and the creative process.

adventures around the world. I am also

My favourite reads include the works

in the process of beginning other novels

of Agatha Christie, cosy crime and

away from the Boyle series. Hopefully I

historical novels. My own novels are set

will be able to hone my skills with a view

in the 1930’s and inspired by the ‘Golden

to acquiring a literary agent in 2022.

Age of Detective Fiction’.

Away from writing, I own a hospitality My other huge passion is travel, and so

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countries, all of which inspire my writing projects and general thirst for knowledge.

Originally intended as a one off novel, the Having recently turned 30, I set myself

character of Inspector Boyle inspired me

the challenge of writing my first fiction

to make The Oakford Court Mystery into

book as a birthday gift to myself. I am a

the first of a potential series. His character

great believer in ‘writing what you read’

has plenty of scope for development and

and as such a ‘whodunit’ in the traditional

will form the main protagonist in other

sense became my chosen theme.

novels going forward.

For more information about Jake’s books visit: www.jakerochebooks.co.uk The Inspector Boyle books are available now on amazon.com.

If you would like to feature in ‘Author Spotlight’ in the next edition of Cue the event magazine, please email : cuetheeventmagazine@gmail.com (putting ‘Author Spotlight’ in the subject line).

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THE ART OF THE

GAME Art by Dawn Larder. Visit: www.theglimmertwinarthouse.com

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London Quintessentially British ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHOTOS.LONDON

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Tower Bridge

From Iconic sightseeing spots and attractions, to eating out and theatres, we look at some of the things to do,

whilst you are away from the baize!

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Roseview Alexandra Palace Hotel

ACCOMMODATION

Muswell Hill B&B

Roseview Alexandra Palace Hotel 2 Queens Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 3NR T: +44 20 8365 2535 E: reception@roseviewhotel.co.uk l Roseview Alexandra Palace Hotel is located in London’s Muswell Hill, 20 minutes’ walk from East Finchley Tube Station and 2.4 km from Alexandra Palace Railway Station. It opens onto a terrace. Each modern room has attractive décor, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffeemaking facilities and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

Highgate Tube Station is just over 1.6 km from the hotel. The centre of London, including the West End and the City can be reached in approximately

Muswell Hill B&B

Luxury London Apartment

40 minutes by Tube, or bus. Several

06-36 Cranbourne Rd, London N10 2BT

36 Vincent Square Wood Green,

bars and restaurants are located close

T: +44 20 8815 0070

London, N22 6NB

to the property.

l A unique B&B in the heart of North

l Located just 1.4 miles from

London, Muswell Hill B&B is a family-

Alexandra Palace, Luxury

Green Rooms

run bed and breakfast. Built in 1902,

London Apartment provides

13-27 Station Rd, London N22 6UW,

the property is within 800 yards of

accommodations with a terrace, free

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Alexandra Palace, a ten minute walk.

WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

E: info@greenrooms.london

All the rooms at the bed and breakfast

The property was built in 1970

l Among shops and eateries on a

are equipped with a seating area and can

and features accommodations with

bustling street, this relaxed hostel

sleep up to three people. With a shared

a balcony.

with an artsy vibe is a 2-minute walk

bathroom, rooms at Muswell Hill B&B

from Wood Green tube station, and

also offer a garden view. We also provide

bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen,

4 minutes’ stroll from the boats and

guests with a desk or table, a kettle,

towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite

playgrounds at Alexandra Park.

and free high speed WiFi. Continental

channels, a dining area, a fully equipped

breakfast is available every morning

kitchen, and a patio with garden views.

Dorms and private rooms have shared bathrooms, while upgraded rooms add en suite facilities. Studios

served in your room.

The nearest airport is London City

feature sleeping lofts, kitchens and

Airport, 11 miles from the bed and

dining areas.

breakfast. Bounds Green Underground

There’s a casual lobby bar, as well as an

The apartment is equipped with 4

Emirates Stadium is 3.7 miles from the apartment, while King’s Cross Theatre is 5.6 miles away.

The nearest airport is London

Station (Piccadilly Line) is only 1 mile

City, 9.3 miles from Luxury London

event space featuring pop-up restaurants,

away which connects directly with

Apartment, and the property offers a

art exhibitions and live performances.

Heathrow Airport.

paid airport shuttle service.

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FOOD & DRINK

Victoria Stakes

Tomo Pizzeria & Restaurant

No.1 Muswell Hill, London N10 3TH

88 Hornsey High Street

Museum Tavern

T: +44 20 8883 7382.

London, N8 7NU

49 Great Russell Street (opposite the

l Victoria Stakes is one of North

T: +44 020 8348 0099

British Museum), London WC1B 3BA

London’s premier bars and restaurants.

E: info@tomopizzeria.com

T: +44 20 7242 8987

The a la carte restaurant menu

l Tomo is situated on Hornsey High

E: igreeneking-pubs.co.uk

changes every month and bar food and

Street, facing Alexandra Palace. We’re

l Visitors to the British Museum who have

tapas are also available; all created with

just a short walk away from Crouch

absorbed enough culture would do well to

fresh seasonal produce.

End Broadway, Hornsey Station &

visit the Museum Tavern across the street.

Here they can absorb culture of a

The bar offers a selection of draught ales, lagers and bottled beers; an

Muswell Hill. Nearest tube: Turnpike Lane Station.

different kind; much of the carved wooden

extensive variety of world wines and

fittings, etched glass outer windows and

champagnes plus a popular cocktail list.

Mediterranean, European, Sicilian

Past customers include J.B. Priestley, Sir

Toff’s of Muswell Hill

The Grove Café

Arthur Conan Doyle and Karl Marx.

38 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill

Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

London N10 3RT

T: +44 20 3602 2709

Lakeside café

T: +44 (0)20 8883 8656

l The Italian café sits in the picturesque

Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace

l For a traditional fish and chip shop

Grove where you can enjoy the Italian

Way, London, N22 7AY

experience it’s hard to beat Toff’s of

atmosphere, peace and tranquility.

E: info@lakesidecafe.co.uk

Muswell Hill, a family-run establishment

l The Lakeside Café is situated

with wood-paneled walls and a busy

coffee, teas, cakes, ice creams, iced

alongside the Palace’s famous Boating

fish counter.

coffees, homemade fresh lemonade

Local cuisine, Italian, Pizza,

some coloured leaded-glass detail remain.

Lake. Go and taste the delicious food

There’s a large selection of seafood

Serving tasty sandwiches, great

and detox juices.

and drinks, and view the indoor display of

available with everything from Dover sole

paintings featuring local artists.

to rainbow trout on offer, both fried and

Cilicia Cafe & Restaurant

grilled, in addition to British classics such

440 Muswell Hill Broadway, London

as steak and kidney pie.

N10 1BS

Step outside and watch the water wildlife, take a boat ride around the lake,

For those who manage to leave a little

T: +44 020 8444 7172

tranquil, breathtaking scenery of leafy

room for desert try ice cream from Marine

E: info@thecilicia.com

parkland around.

Ices and traditional steamed deserts.

l A family owned Mediterranean

or simply sit back and enjoy the acres of

Cilicia Cafe & Restaurant

Restaurant in Muswell Hill Broadway, London, Cilicia Cafe & Restaurant offers a wide range of traditional and contemporary dishes, as well as steak from the grill and fish.

A warm, welcoming, cosy atmosphere for all-day dining, where you can experience the most distinguished examples of rich Mediterranean Cuisine.Meals are prepared with carefully selected ingredients and special recipes.

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ATTRACTIONS

London Eye

London Eye Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB T: 0870 5000600 l See the capital from above on the famous London Eye. Enjoy amazing 360-degree views over London from the London Eye, a rotating observation wheel which is 135 metres (443 ft) high.

Spot some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks and top attractions, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.

Within each capsule, interactive guides allow you to explore the capital’s iconic landmarks in several languages.

The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you an ever-changing perspective of

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter

the filmmakers who brought the Harry

Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden

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south bank of the river Thames. The

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Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of

nearest station is Waterloo, but Charing

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Harry Potter

Cross, Westminster and Embankment

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are also a short walk away. Several bus

l Step on to authentic sets, discover the

Prices:

routes stop near the London Eye.

magic behind spellbinding special effects

Child Ticket : From £84.00 per ticket

and explore the behind-the-scenes

Adult Ticket : From £89.00 per ticket

secrets of the Harry Potter film series.

Tickets must be booked online in

London. You can skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.

The London Eye is located on the

Tickets to the London Eye must be pre-booked online with timed entry.

Potter film series to life.

Discover the iconic Hogwarts Great

advance. No tickets on the door. Tickets

Prices:

Hall and explore the Forbidden Forest,

are timed and you must arrive in time for

Child ticket : From £22.00 per ticket

all before boarding the original Hogwarts

your tour. If you are travelling from Central

Adult ticket : From £24.50 per ticket

Express at Platform 9 ¾ and wandering

London, book with visitlondon.com and

Children under three years old are free.

down Diagon Alley.

your transport from Victoria is included.

Opening Times:

films were produced, the Studio Tour

Opening Times:

The London Eye opening times vary

showcases the British talent, imagination

The first tour starts at 10:00 and the

throughout the year, typically the

and artistry that went into making the

last tour is between 16:00 and 18:30

attraction opens at 10am and closes

impossible a reality on screen. Visitors

(depending upon the time of year, school

between 6pm and 8.30pm.

will relive the magic through the eyes of

holidays and weekends).

Located at the Studios where all eight

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HM Tower of London Tower Hill, City of London, London EC3N 4AB T: 0844 482 7777 E: toweroflondon@hrp.org.uk l Despite the Tower of London’s grim reputation as a place of torture and death, within these walls you will also

Emirates Air Line cable car

discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress.

Don’t miss Royal Beasts and learn about

Hop-on hop-off London Bus Tour

aerial views of London’s skyline, as you

the wild and wonderous animals that

l See London’s iconic landmarks from

travel from the Greenwich Peninsula to

have inhabited the Tower, making it the

the comfort of a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

the Royal Docks.

first London Zoo.

Enjoy unlimited travel around London

Discover the priceless Crown Jewels, join an iconic Beefeater on a tour and hear their bloody tales, stand where

Enjoy beautiful views of the Thames,

over 24 or 48 hours and get a free river

London’s skyline, the Greenwich

tour included with your bus ticket.

Peninsula, the Royal Docks and The O2.

The buses cover five different routes

View sunset over the river and watch

famous heads have rolled, learn the

with more than 60 stops, so there’s

the city come alive after dark with

legend of the Tower’s ravens, storm the

plenty of opportunity to see London’s

extended night flights after 7pm.

battlements, get to grips with swords

most famous places. You can hop on

and armour, and much more!

and off as many times as you want, giving

boarding pass for 10 single trips on

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you the chance to explore areas and

the Emirates Air Line for £17, or hire a

Tower of London

attractions in more detail.

private cabin for a round trip with up to

Prices :

have the opportunity to see iconic

Child Ticket : From £14.40 per ticket

landmarks including:

of packages, including the Emirates

Adult Ticket : From £28.90 per ticket

• Tower of London

Air Line Discovery Experience,

Children under 5 free.

• Buckingham Palace

which includes a non-stop round trip,

Reduced admission for online

• Westminster Abbey

onboard video tour, free entrance to

advance booking.

• Oxford Street & Regent Street

the Emirates Aviation Experience and a

• Shakespeare’s Globe

souvenir guide.

Book single tickets or a multi-journey

On the hop-on hop-off tour, you’ll

Opening Times:

• St Paul’s Cathedral

Open all year.

• Trafalgar Square

Summer:

10 passengers.

You can also enjoy a wide range

The Emirates cable car journey times are adjusted according to passenger

Buses generally operate every 15 to

1 March - 31 October: Tuesday

20 minutes, but this varies by time of year

- Saturday 09:00-18:00 / Sunday -

and is subject to change.

flow or weather conditions and range from five to around 13 minutes.

You can either catch the Emirates Air Line cable cars from North Greenwich

Monday 10:00-18:00.

Last admission 17:00.

Prices :

or board on the Royal Victoria side of

Winter:

Adult ticket : From £28.00 per ticket

the river (return flights are available).

- Saturday 09:00-17:00 / Sunday -

Emirates Air Line cable car

Prices:

Monday 10:00-17:00.

l Glide above the Thames in the

Child ticket: From £4.00 per ticket

Last admission 16:00.

Emirates Air Line cable car and take in

Adult ticket : From £8.00 per ticket

1 November - 28 February: Tuesday

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The Shard at sunset

The View from The Shard The View from The Shard, Joiner Street London SE1 9QU T: +44 (0)844 499 7111 E: enquiries@theviewfromtheshard.com l Experience 360-degree views over London with a visit to The View from The Shard. At more than 1,000ft (300 metres) tall, The Shard in London Bridge is almost twice as high as any other building in the city.Experience 360-degree views over London with a visit to The View from The Shard. At more than 1,000ft (300 metres) tall, The Shard in London Bridge is almost twice as high as any other building in the city. You can go inside The Shard building and look out over London from the viewing platforms on levels 68 and 69. You can also head up to the Skydeck on level 72 - an open-air platform offering spectacular views over London. Top things to see from The View from The Shard include Tower Bridge, the twists and turns of the river Thames, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and St Paul’s Cathedral.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Aquarium is located in County Hall

County Hall, Riverside Building,

building on the south bank of the river

Shard building, located just outside London

London SE1 7PB

Thames, next to the London Eye.

Bridge Station - the main entrance can be

T: +44 (0)20 7967 8000

accessed on Joiner Street. The closest

E: info@londonaquarium.co.uk

Waterloo (also the nearest Tube

stations are London Bridge Underground

l Explore the marine world at SEA

station). You can also walk from

Station (Northern and Jubilee Lines) and

LIFE London Aquarium on London’s

Westminster or Charing Cross

London Bridge Railway Station (Southern

South Bank.

stations. Several bus routes serve the

The View from The Shard is part of The

and Southeastern trains).

Guarantee entry by booking The View from The Shard tickets in advance online.

During your visit you’ll stroll underneath the sea in the glass

The nearest train station is

area with stops nearby.

You must book tickets in advance

Ocean Tunnel; take a trip to Seahorse

to go to the London Aquarium. When

Kingdom; spot piranhas and crocodiles

booking you’ll choose a date and

Prices:

in the Rainforest Adventure and test

15-minute entry timeslot. Book tickets.

Child ticket (under four years old) : FREE

your nerves on the Shark Walk as

Adult ticket : From £45.00 per ticket

sharks swim beneath you. Other

Opening Times:

creatures you’ll meet include penguins,

The aquarium is open seven days a

clownfish, rays, jellyfish and starfish.

week, with entry from 10am to 3:45pm.

Opening Times: Opening times may vary. Check with the venue in advance.

Most visits last between one and two hours. The SEA LIFE London

Opening times may be subject to change and tickets must be booked in advance.

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Kensington Palace

demure, romantic outfits of her first

National Gallery

Kensington Palace State Apartments,

public appearances to the glamour,

Trafalgar Square, Westminster,

Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX

elegance and confidence of her later life.

London WC2N 5DN

T: 0844 482 7777

Highlights include the pink blouse worn

T: +44 (0)20 7747 2885

E: kensingtonpalace@hrp.org.uk

for Diana’s engagement portrait in 1981

E: information@ng-london.org.uk

l Kensington Palace, a palace of

and the ink blue velvet gown, worn when

l Explore the story of European art

secret stories and public lives, has been

the princess danced with John Travolta.

at the National Gallery, masterpiece

influenced by generations of royal women.

This content has been supplied by

by masterpiece, with its collection

Kensington Palace.

belonging to the public which includes

Experience life as an 18th-century royal courtier whilst making your way

inspiring works by Botticelli, Leonardo da

through the magnificent King’s and

Prices:

Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner,

Queen’s State Apartments adorned

Child Ticket : From £8.50 per ticket

Renoir and Van Gogh.

with remarkable paintings from the

Adult Ticke: From £17.00 per ticket

Royal Collection.

Free entry for children under 5.

This season we have incredible exhibitions for you to enjoy. Discover

Victoria Revealed, set within the rooms

how ‘Mantegna and Bellini’ shaped the

Queen Victoria lived in as a child, is an

Opening Times:

Renaissance or see to the bright and

exhibition that explores her life and reign

1st March - 31st October:

vibrant images of the Impressionist

as wife, mother, Queen and Empress.

10:00 - 18:00 daily, last admission 17:00.

movement in ‘Courtauld Impressionists:

1st November until 28th February:

From Manet to Cézanne’.

Diana: Her Fashion Story - Kensington Palace’s newest exhibition - traces

10:00 - 16:00 daily, last admission 15:00.

the evolution of Diana’s style; from the

Closed 24-26 December inclusive.

If you are looking for adventure you can also join the Winter Survival festival for a weekend of Poetry, printmaking and

Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery

skilled drawing workshops.

The National Gallery also have the first UK exhibition of Spain’s Impressionist, Joaquí­n Sorolla, in over a century (opens 18 March 2019), an exhibition dedicated to celebrating the vivid seascapes and animated scenes of Spanish life.

This content has been supplied by National Gallery.

Prices: Entrance for gallery is free, charges for events/special exhibitions.

Opening Times: Daily 10am to 6pm, and Friday 10am to 9pm. Closing commences five minutes before time stated. Free admission to the collection and some special exhibitions.

Charges apply for major loan exhibitions.

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What’s

on in London UNTIL 30TH APRIL 2022

prequel to the Wizard of Oz. It follows

Boys’ Dormitory are filled with Christmas

The Book of Mormon

two friends, Glinda and Elphaba, and

decorations and the detailed Hogwarts

n Laugh along to musical comedy, The

tells the story of how they became

castle model is covered in a special

Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales

Glinda The Good and The Wicked Witch

blanket of snow. Plus, Diagon Alley is

Theatre near Leicester Square.

of the West respectively.

looking even more wintry with a dusting

Winner of multiple awards, including

Wicked has won more than 100

of snow on its cobbles and shopfronts.

four Oliviers and nine Tony Awards, this

major awards and is one of the longest

Broadway musical from the creators

running musicals in West End theatre

is given a seasonal makeover with

of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt

history. The show features the famous

filmmakers’ snow draped across the trees.

Stone, and Avenue Q co-creator

song, Defying Gravity.

Robert Lopez, has been a hit with UK audiences since 2013.

The musical is approximately two

New for 2021, the Forbidden Forest

Get up close to props, costumes and models used in the Harry Potter films,

hours and forty-five minutes long,

then take a look around the studio’s

including one interval. Suitable for a

famous movie sets, decorated as they

general audience.

were for the festive scenes.

who are more worried about war, famine,

Where: Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17

Where: Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden

poverty and AIDS than religion.

Wilton Road, Westminster, London

Hertfordshire WD25 7LR

Parental guidance is advised and under-

T: +44 (0)20 7834 6318

T: +44 (0)34 5084 0900

A satirical musical which tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries as they naively try to convert the locals,

E: visitor.services@wbstudiotour.co.uk

16s must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult.

UNTIL 16 JANUARY 2022 Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner

UNTIL 1ST OCTOBER 2022

Where: The Prince of Wales Theatre,

Bros. Studio Tour London – The

Mamma Mia!

31 Coventry Street, London

Making of Harry Potter

n Enjoy feel-good musical Mamma

T: 0844 482 5110

n Celebrate a very magical festive

Mia! and find out why this show’s been

E: customer.service@delfontmackintosh.

season with Hogwarts in the Snow at

running for more than 20 years on the

co.uk

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The

West End stage.

Making of Harry Potter.

UNTIL 27TH NOVEMBER 2022

Winter has arrived at the wizarding

Just like the film of the same name, bride-to-be Sophie attempts to find

Wicked

world, with a true festive makeover.

her father so he can give her away

n Join more than nine million people

Glittering Christmas trees line the Great

at her wedding. She invites three

who have witnessed the previously

Hall and a replica festive feast including

possible candidates to the wedding on

untold story of two sorcerers and their

flaming Christmas puddings is laid out

a mythical Greek island, with hilarious

incredible friendship in Wicked at the

on the long tables.

consequences – all set to a soundtrack

Apollo Victoria theatre.

Around the rest of the studio, special-

Wicked The Musical is based on

effect fires roar in the fireplaces, the

a novel by Gregory Maguire and is a

Gryffindor Common Room and the

of ABBA songs!

Since opening in 1999, more than eight million theatregoers to London’s West

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End have enjoyed the musical, and it’s

exchange – which will keep you on your

also been turned into a blockbuster film

toes as you attempt to connect callers.

with a sequel.

And hear stories of wartime shelters

n Delve into the ancient capital’s

that provided safety from air raids for

most horrible history at the London

thousands of Londoners.

Dungeon. Experience live actors,

Where: Novello Theatre, London, WC2B 4LD

Study the ticket office and recognise

The London Dungeon

thrilling rides and exciting special

T: 0844 482 5115

iconic tiles in a recreation of the now

effects during this terrifying

E: customer.service@delfontmackintosh.

closed Aldwych Tube station. There’s

90-minute experience.

co.uk

also the chance to discover never-before-

The London Dungeon is a walk-

seen drawings, objects and posters of

through experience that recreates

UNTIL 29TH MAY 2022

disused stations and learn more about

scenes from London’s scary history.

The Mousetrap

why some stations are no longer open.

Take the medieval lift into the

n Head to St Martin’s Theatre to see the

depths of the dungeon and begin

longest-running play in the world, Agatha

Where: London Transport Museum,

your journey. Along the way you’ll

Christie’s The Mousetrap.

39 Wellington Street, Covent Garden,

have a close shave with Fleet Street

London WC2E 7BB

barber Sweeney Todd, investigate

shows, the first performance of The

T: +44 (0)34 3222 5000

the mysterious identity of Jack the

Mousetrap was in London in 1952.

W: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Ripper and discover the dreadful

One of the West End’s most popular

The Mousetrap is a classic whodunnit

secrets of the torture chamber. Not

that takes place in a remote English

UNTIL 31ST DECEMBER 2022

country house hotel during a snowstorm.

The Queen’s Diamond

The hotel owners and their guests are

Jubilee Galleries

on London’s South Bank, a short

shocked when Detective Sergeant

n Step inside The Queen’s Diamond

walk from Waterloo mainline and

Trotter turns up and tells them that a

Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey,

London Underground stations.

murderer is coming to the hotel. But it

as the once-hidden space opens to the

There is no age limit for the

seems the murderer has already arrived

public for the very first time.

when one of the guests is found dead!

for the faint-hearted!

The London Dungeon is located

London Dungeon. However, the

Located high above the world-

recommended minimum age is 12

Expect the usual twists, turns and

famous abbey in the medieval triforium,

years old, while visitors aged under

double-bluffs as the audience tries to

the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries

16 must be accompanied by an adult

work out which character is responsible

offer spectacular views of the church

aged 18 years old or over. This is due

for the murder.

and the Houses of Parliament.

to the slightly scary nature of some

After the show, you’ll be asked to keep

The new exhibition and gallery is

of the attractions.

the identity of the killer a secret so the

home to more than 300 objects from

play remains a mystery to others.

Westminster Abbey’s treasured collection, which traces its 1,000-history through

Where: St Martins Theatre, West Street,

four themes: Building Westminster Abbey,

Soho, London WC2H 9NZ

Worship and Daily Life, Westminster

T: +44 (0)20 7836 1443

Abbey and the Monarchy, and The Abbey and National Memory.

ALL YEAR (OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM

Discover an array of fascinating items,

Where: The London Dungeon,

TO 6PM (LAST ADMISSION 5.15PM)

including a model of the abbey created

County Hall, Westminster Bridge

Hidden London: the Exhibition at

by Christopher Wren, a 14th-century

Road, London SE1 7PB

London Transport Museum

service book, the coronation chair of

T: +44 (0)20 7403 7221

n Uncover secret spots and stories of

Mary II, and the marriage license for the

London’s Underground, as the London

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Open 7 days a week every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Transport Museum recreates abandoned Tube stations and wartime bunkers in the

Where: Westminster Abbey,

Opening hours vary during year.

immersive Hidden London: the Exhibition.

Westminster, London SW1P 3PA

Tickets for a timed entry slot must

T: +44 (0)20 7222 5152

be booked in advance.

Second World War hideaway, complete

E: info@westminster-abbey.org

Tickets cost from £24 per person.

with a replica dining room and telephone

W: www.westminster-abbey.org

Experience Winston Churchill’s

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R E K O EEK O

W E N H S CTS OF T FA

Interesting snooker facts brought to you by Snooker Shorts. For more facts and shorts visit: www.snookershorts.com

FACT 131

Mark King played 12 consecutive foul shots during the 1997 Masters. John Higgins would equal this against King in the 2006 GP

FACT 132

Power Snooker was a short-lived game type in 2010-11 which involved continuous re-racking and players competing for most points

FACT 133

Maximum breaks per decade: 1980s - 8; 1990s - 26; 2000s - 35; 2010s - 86

FACT 134

Marcel Eckardt became the youngest person to referee a ranking final at age 25 during the 2015 German Masters

FACT 135

Matthew Stevens reached the final of all three Triple Crown events in the 1999/00 season

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Artist’s Spotlight I E.R Larder

Painting over

olives

Welcome to the first Artist’s Spotlight!

In this issue we are featuring our very own Cue The Event team member E.R. Larder, who is a highly talented artist working mainly in acrylics and oil on canvas, and can paint anything and everything. His great love is portraiture and landscape work.

For this first issue of Artist’s Spotlight he has produced a special snooker-themed piece.

Take a look at some of his other artwork here too. Based in Spain, he is particularly keen on painting the Andalucian local villagers!

Email: roylarder@yahoo.co.uk If you would like to feature in ‘Artist’s Spotlight’ in the next edition of Cue the event magazine, please email : cuetheeventmagazine@gmail.com (putting ‘Artist’s Spotlight’ in the subject line).

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You’re Snookered!

Fans of Ronnie O’ Sullivan will happily recall him laying down two great snookers against Neil Robertson in the 8th frame of the 2021 World Grand Prix. Anyone who follows the game of snooker knows that laying down a snooker can put the opponent in an unfavorable position, and can significantly change the outcome of a frame or match. Here is a small selection of some memorable ones from years past...

Mark Selby achieved 4 snookers against Steven Hendry at the 2011 World Championships in frame 16 of the 2nd round . He went on to win the match 13-4.

In the 2006 World Championship quarter final Ken Doherty battled back to win a frame in which he had needed 3 snookers, eventually losing the match 13-10 to Marco Fu. At the 1996 British Open Nigel Bond won his maiden ranking event title in dramatic fashion by defeating John Higgins 9-8 on the black having needed a snooker in the deciding frame.

Mike Hallett recovered from needing 4 snookers in a semi final match against John Parrott in the 1988 Benson & Hedges Masters, to win the decider 6–5.

He lost 9-0 to Steve Davis in the final.

John Spencer achieved 6 snookers in the 6th frame of the 1987 Dulux British Open to win the frame against Jimmy White. Jimmy went on to win the match 5-3.

At the 1985 Goya Matchroom Trophy Cliff Thorburn was trailing Jimmy White 7-0 and 74-0 in the 8th frame. With 4 reds remaining, Thorburn was awarded a free ball and forced two more fouls and another free ball and cleared the table with a break of 42 to win on the black.

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