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et’s talk about legacy and been easier to record elements of your life for has taken an estimated
That’s more images of cats and holidays than miles to the Sun. Now we can take a quick pic and immediately show the whole world how
something distasteful about healthy women using the guise of charity to rock hospital-chic on social media and call it do-gooding. As I scrolled through these pictures, irritating faces down all my social media outlets, I imagined how this would translate to the cultures that come after us. We look back on the Ancient Egyptians with bemused pity that anyone truly thought the underworld was ruled by a shirtless jackal-headed bloke in a skirt. We shake our heads at the thought that Mayans used to cut out people’s hearts so that it would rain. What a bunch of chumps, we think, smugly, as we hold our iPhone
During the week, I work as an editor at been working on a book that will feature a lot of images from the First and Second World Wars. The research has included looking and white pictures of naked soldiers pushing women waiting in endless lines for bread,
assorted other body parts. Most recently, of the war on cancer. When the lycra-clad, teleporting people of the future look back was a campaign where girls took a photo of their face pre-pencil and powder additions, posted it on social media, donated money to a cancer charity, then nominated a friend to do the same.
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remembered? Pouting, shirtless, long-armed “To collect photographs is to collect On Photography. “Photography has become the quintessential she declared. “They seem, in a world littered
Then I log into Facebook and see another friend from school posting a stunning picture of her own face, apparently sans make-up, but more stunningly fresh than in reality. The with Photoshop. There has to be a better way to be
some kind. In some weird Game-of-Thronesy urge, we all want to scratch out our mark on
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Of course, we can’t fully be in control charge of our image while we’re still in the game. Recently I read an article declaring that, in a world of photographs taken by photographic empowerment left. Perhaps it is true that a woman taking a photo of herself, and then sharing it, is empowering, but this brag-photos, and bragging is genderless.
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oftly-spoken but profoundly
want to drop acid with, half want to introduce to your Grandmother.
begins, “whether I’m on TV or just doing normal things. I went to my doctor the other day and he was saying Russell Brand and I are exactly the same in
particularly from his appearances on panel shows, Fielding has generated a status of largely the tone of his comedy. Alongside a knack for lightheartedness comes an outwardly carefree nature, a seemingly easy-going attitude to life. “I’m carefree to an extent,” he tells us, “but I think all comedians are quite insane, really.” Fielding is, in many ways, the embodiment of anti16
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all the while maintaining strong ratings and forming a passionate and loyal cult following. “It’s not for reputation, “but the three in ten people that like it are fans for life.” work and attitude. The Mighty Boosh, for example, stunned fans when season two aired. The entire premise of the show had changed. No longer set in the customary zoo, and with a host of popular most shows, especially with such a successful anything. We just went, ‘Right, we’re just not in a zoo anymore’. People were going, ‘What? What happened to the zoo?’” Alongside Mighty Boosh writing partner and explore new ideas, settings and characters. It was seemed to like what we did,” Fielding says, recalling the early days with Barratt. “Our double act pretty much worked straight away, which is rare. Double in a lifetime. We were winning a lot of awards, it all happened really quickly.”
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anything. You can look at comments on the internet, but is that really a good way of judging anything? Not really. It’s not the best way. “The internet is like walking into a
Fielding and Barratt formed the foundation for Mighty Boosh characters took the show to Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer. The plaudits came thick and fast, and the duo was handed a radio series by the BBC, produced by comedy writer Danny Wallace. The Mighty Boosh
else saying, ‘You look f***ing ridiculous’.” The Mighty Boosh, Fielding has gone on to launch his own show, Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy
rapidly became a cult classic. “We did two series and didn’t really know if anyone
people weren’t accustomed to seeing
it,” Fielding explains. “But we did a gig in people were dressed as our characters and chased us down the street after the gig. We were like, ‘Wow, people do like our show’. “We had no idea up until that point it.”
It had become one of the most
so big,” Fielding says. “We were doing Jonathan Ross, we sort of got we were quite proud of that, because it was a weird show. When you cross into the mainstream with something really strange it’s a bizarre feeling, like we almost shouldn’t be there.”
harbouring ambitions to establish himself as artist. “I was just a bit shy imagined I’d end up writing comedy and being this all-singing, all-dancing performer.” As time went on, though, he began
with holy water. It was an apt start to dance to ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ as Jesus, but in the style of Mick Jagger. It was ridiculous.” Although he is largely renowned for Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd and Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace), Fielding clearly still feels a embarking on a UK tour later this year. “TV is a bit of a mirage,” he ruminates. you don’t really get to connect with your
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“I just wanted to make a show that was a
“COMEDY IS AN UNUSUAL INDUSTRY TO GET INTO BECAUSE EVERYONE THINKS THEY’RE FUNNY.”
says. “We didn’t really want to do a storybased show because we’d done that with The Boosh. We thought we could just do a sketch show, but I don’t know what we ended up making. It’s one of the weirdest Based in multiple worlds, with Luxury Comedy takes the dreamlike elements of The Mighty Boosh and further builds
fans of his earlier work, the show could
NOEL FIELDING ON... THE LONDON UNDERGROUND
Doesn’t happen. I haven’t been on the Underground for five years. I didn’t like it in the first place, and now I can afford not to go on it, I just never do.
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I love pop music, but I definitely prefer pop from the ‘60s. I’m a little out of touch now. I’m not sure I’d really put One Direction up there with The Kinks. Bless them.
THE WORLD CUP
I’ve been both excited and confused. I’ve been rooting for Australia because The Boosh has always done well there.
T H E N E W S I like to avoid it. If you
end up on the news you’re either dead or you’ve done something wrong. I was on BBC news once during Wimbledon; I challenged Boris Becker to a game of swing ball.
Fielding getting a mixed response to the “It’s the sort of show that splits people right down the middle” he says. “It is much more extreme than The Boosh so the reaction was much more extreme, which is a good thing. Damien the best reaction you can get. It’s the greatest thing you can do. Most people to make a comment, but when you make something that people get angry about, or jump up and dance about, that’s pretty much the best you can hope for, because Although co-written and codirected with Nigel Coan, Luxury Comedy terrain, without the familiarity of an onscreen double act. “It was weird because I’m quite good in double act situations,” he says. “It’s always been Russell Brand and I work well together, same with Phil Jupitus. You can’t fake that chemistry. I do think sometimes I work better with another person. I’m quite
As Fielding explains, his penchant for a double act has seen him forge some fascinating Brand on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks saw him strike Phil Jupitus. Buzzcocks shifted Fielding into a wider more concise and easily-digestible than his usual
a lot of good elements and I thought it looked beautiful,” he explains, “but in making the new series we wanted to take the best bits out of that and put it into something more coherent. You can you do it properly. That’s the goal with the second series, to make my character a little more normal and sneak the weird elements in under the radar.” Fielding’s journey has been consistently
“I JUST WANT TO MAKE SOMETHING SO S T R O N G I T M A K E S P E O P L E T H R O W U P. ” because it’s weekly,” he says. “It’s much more mainstream and more accepted. I really enjoy
a real job. Although, we do get a few guests on, and
a week on food and “always wearing like the heating on”) to undisputable comedy
sell out arena tours, a myriad of celebrity friends, and are there any new ideas already in the pipeline? “Well,” he chuckles, “I just want to make something so strong it makes people throw up.”
TOWIE or something and I’ll This month Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy
Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy – ‘Tales From Painted Hawaii’ is out on Channel 4 and 4OD this month.
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with. So, how do we make a message last for minutes
of
fame
Firstly, you need to be heard. YouTube
was To answer this, we need to understand popularity”, meaning that we need to embrace the unexpected to grab this audience’s
prophetic look at the future seems there is almost no other kind. Success comes with a sell-by-date, and we are in the midst of a generation where
democratisation. Blogging culture allows us to share anything at the click of a button.
the concept of someone, or something, ‘going
that consumers are embracing companies
celebrities and messages are constantly forced to blossom, rewarded with sponsorship or and we’re lapping it up eagerly. Thanks to social media, you simply can’t
Celebrity status used to be seen as remote
old girl, yet I know far more about rainbow looms than I probaby should. I am not a
Appealing to your audience on an by the time you tuck into your dinner that While the world changes around us, some
my retinas. As soon as we get to grips with the lingo surrounding these online obsessions, and it seems they disappear from of our social pages are no longer talked about, almost as if
onto the next big thing almost before our last sensation makes it onto a Buzzfeed post. The same is true in business and media. This generation struggles to build careers with
sensations the chance of a lifelong career,
Tamagotchi? Am I still learning those Steps dance routines? Not exactly. To a certain
decade, trends may not make sense or hold
listen to artists like Bob Dylan or curl up to watch
character rather than just be a symbol of its time, success is that much closer to hand. Carmine Gallo, author of Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, encourages anyone pitching an idea to be “understandable, memorable and brand or idea, as well as real life storytelling, can be the strongest tools for making a successful impact, especially where time is limited. The future of media and culture has
culture where fads change within hours, bar has been raised, and it seems only the from last week’s ‘who’s that?’ to this week’s starts an enterprise hoping to become a throwaway trend. FEATURE
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With newly released album ‘Weapon the music world, and a tour opening for John shaping up to be the year that catapults her into UK stardom. Although born in Tennessee, LOLO has a here for a year in her early twenties. “I needed a bit of a break from New York,” she says. “The
to see what it was all about. It’s one thing to hear about it, and another thing to actually experience it.” LOLO is all about experiencing life as
make her stronger. Now that she’s reached
and not caring what others think. “I’m really
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‘Weapon For Saturday’ is not your
succinct and slickly produced belter, with a ‘catchy’ and borders on contagious. “It took a while to get there,” she explains, sound of the album. It’s a natural progression from my earlier songs, and represents where I am at this point in my life. I’m lucky to producers.” Yes, the producers. If you’re wondering how this exceptionally gutsy and energetic
team who worked with LOLO on the album. you realise that Mark Batson of Dr. Dre and Eminem fame is behind the production. The
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studio. This is the kind of comment that could cause a raised eyebrow on a weekday lunchtime, but it only takes a few minutes of f**ks, s**ts and b*****ks to realise that swearing is as natural as breathing, or indeed singing, for this talented LA-born songstress. Relentlessly informal, it’s striking to think that this deeply down to earth woman, who
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elcome back to the Capital Breakfast Show on your Tuesday
going up in the room. This is the Capital Breakfast Show, where where celebrities appear at their own peril,
“Erm, I can’t actually see because my friend’s head is in the way.” A split second of
quite simply non-existent. Lisa Snowdon, the show’s co-presenter, wishes their listeners a happy Tuesday and recaps some highlights from the weekend’s episode of The Voice.
Fast forward a millisecond and I’m
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atmosphere swaying more towards ‘old friends down the pub’ than ‘colleagues in a 30
obliged.” During their time on air together the duo
Lisa smiles. “It gets pretty tense in the build up to some ideas, because we react to something like Bum Bum Bongos.” Yes, Bum Bum Bongos. They
being a guest that morning. The
OUR GUESTS NEVER
HAVE A CLUE WHAT
WE’VE GOT PLANNED backside, quite literally, like a has got to be Bum Bum Bongos,” “We basically just spank our guests, or they spank us.”
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FOR THEM, IT GETS
PRET T Y TENSE IN THE BUILD UP TO SOME
IDEAS, BEC AUSE WE
NEVER KNOW HOW
is blissful.” Lisa suddenly notices something. “Oops,” she says, readjusting her top, “just realised my breasts are out slightly.” “That’s another happy place of mine,”
“Look,” he carries on, “I’d like to point
was feeling particularly low. Lisa comforts me between us, of course,” he turns to Lisa, “but that top you’re wearing, from a totally platonic fantastic.” back and forth between their broadcasting duties and speaking with DRAFTED. Sentences
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pointing playfully at Richard. and interesting ideas for the show. “I
up so early,” Lisa giggles. They all crack up laughing. “But we’re all in it together,” Lisa
out. I’m always snapping pictures, or recording things, or jotting down notes.” “Do you remember that brainstorming session we had after the Brits one year?” Lisa
this job.” The Capital Breakfast Show wraps up for
“Oh dear, that was embarrassing,” he recalls. “We were in the back of a car and thought
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LONG, WILD TANGENTS. NONSENSE-FUELLED RAMBLINGS. SOCIALLY AWKWARD OUTBURSTS. HAVING ROSS NOBLE’S BRAIN CAN’T ALWAYS BE EASY. IT MAY LAND HIM IN STICKY SITUATIONS FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT HIS LOGIC-DEFYING THOUGHT PROCESS IS WHAT MAKES NOBLE THE MOST UNIQUE COMEDIAN OF OUR GENERATION.
Words: K Y L E G O O D W I N
I
t’s a sunny April morning and Ross Noble is excited. Moments earlier, a loud knock on the front door of his Kent home forces the Cramlington-born comic out of his seat. It’s the
unique and often surreal mind.
a substantial amount of general tomfoolery. through the post,” he says. “You should open it,” I suggest, sensing the anticipation. “No, no,” he replies. “It will
currently designing the backdrop for his upcoming tour, Tangentleman, which will be
Frankie Boyle-esque tirades on the front
he explains. “It’s not really what I’m about.”
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surrounding him. The challenge is being quick enough to keep up. Often, his trademark he enthusiastically embarks on a separate
THERE’S NO REAL DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN ME ON
STAGE AND ME The words, “Don’t worry, I’ll get back to it later” are somewhat commonplace during his set, and you know that he means it. After seeing Noble perform at the Brighton Dome a few years ago, I couldn’t help wondering how he’d interact with people who were unfamiliar with his particular brand of cashier? Or dicuss homework with his daughter’s school teachers? Can he turn his does this on-stage digression addiction seep into his day-to-day life? “It’s a nightmare,” he
OFF STAGE.
WHEN SOMEBODY
SAYS SOMETHING, MY DEFAULT
POSITION IS TO MAKE A JOKE
The Graham Norton Show (alongside Kate Perry and Cheryl Cole), Have I Got News For You and Stephen Fry’s QI general knowledge he possesses. “QI is mainly heard of,” he says. “A couple of times on there, always looks so shocked.”
niche references to obscure topics frequently producing a sea of blank faces if the reference
garner some impressed raised eyebrows by knowing specialised information about their jobs or hobbies. “It’s funny,” Noble notes, “because I know a little about a lot of in particular. Some people are a well of
says something, my default position is to make a joke. I often get strangers looking at me and going, ‘What?’”
across the top.”
riding a while back,” he begins, “and went into
there is an equal amount of material which
The woman behind the counter looked at me
just said, ‘Yeah, it’s amazing how dirty you get when you’re burying a body’. “If someone recognises me and I say
line of what’s right or wrong in comedy,” he considers. “I think it’s all about attitude. As long as you’re not being nasty, I think you can talk about anything.”
‘Sorry? What did you just say?’ Basically, the more recognisable I become, the easier my life gets.” one of the most successful comedians of his
instead touches upon social situations which are classic opinion splitters. There’s no denying, though, that he’s at his most scathing
on stage,” he smiles. “The way I see it, if you were making jokes about somebody from
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I THINK IT ’S ALL
ABOUT AT TITUDE.
AS LONG AS YOU ’RE
NOT BEING NAST Y, I THINK YOU C AN TALK ABOUT
ANYTHING.
a particular country or ethnic background then I would say, ‘You know what, that’s out of order’.
Lord Of The Rings combined together”. It’s an instantly
in to get where he is today. Maybe it’s that his attitude doesn’t lend itself well to being highly
his entire career so far. Luckily for Noble, though, it’s something his wife doesn’t seem
personality. “I’m not really the showbiz type,”
mention the word Muslim on stage, half the room go, ‘Racist’, and the other half of the More than anything, consistency has played a key role in Noble’s prolonged what they’re getting from him, and his
up truck. I do own a load of motorbikes, and an old British Army tank which I sometimes coloured. So it’s much better than it was. She’s asked me to wash it a few times, but that’s about it. Although she did once tell me it smells like a dead sheep. “I am going to get it cut one day. The main reason why I don’t cut it is because
character. Thankfully that character hasn’t has his gift for lightning-sharp witticisms. And, whether you like it or not, neither has that hair. Noble once described himself as looking
Although he’s amongst the most familiar faces in the UK, Noble has a deeprooted humbleness. Maybe it’s his Geordie upbringing. Maybe it’s the sheer graft he’s put
they still probably come to less than the price of a sports car.” With his new tour coming up later this year, Noble is preparing for another comedy whirlwind, spread across the UK from the small matter of an unopened parcel to attend to. Catch Ross Noble at the Hammersmith Apollo on December 3, 4 and 5. www.rossnoble.com
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DRAF TE D MEET SING ER/S ONGWR I T E R J OH N M A RT I N TO D I S CUSS H I S N E W S O L O CAREER, TOPPING THE CHARTS WI T H SWE D I S H H O U S E M A F I A A N D S C O U R I N G TH E U K FOR A N E W BA N D… Words:
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itting in a booth at Proud Camden, sipping a Jack Daniel’s and Coke, it’s apparent that John Martin is a relaxed man.
embarking on a new solo quest, and is currently on these shores searching for
MATT RUSSELL
Martin went from strength to strength.
asked to write and sing on some of their tracks including ‘Don’t You Worry Child’, which debuted at Number One in the UK Album Chart. “That song completely changed our to get noticed],” he recalls, “but when it took
through Britain. “Character, personality and chemistry are extremely important,” he says of his auditioning process. “Of course, they
Growing up on a musical diet of The
to take it in.”
for the Swede, it was his nation-state that was a little late to the party. “It took much, much
WE WANT THERE TO BE A pop song. together for so long, we really know what works for us,” Martin continues. “We want
DJ culture has been going on much longer in other places in the world than in Sweden.” It wasn’t long before other stars came knocking on his door. After meeting Tinie Tempah in Ibzia, Martin featured on the British rapper’s single ‘Children of the Sun’. “The song came out well,” Martin smiles. “Our
singing longer, holding notes. It was a good combination.”
MESSAGE - THAT WHATEVER PROBLEM YOU MAY HAVE,
is now focused whole-heartedly on his own ascension to the top of the charts, and it
IT ’S GOING TO BE OKAY if we stand still for too long things become
that message.” bands, Zitron and Martin’s songwriting blossomed when they began edging away of electronic music. “I did the whole ‘being in a rock band’ thing for many years,” Martin explains, “and personally I wasn’t hearing inspiration. When I started hearing electronic
were inspired to take electronic music and use
things interesting. It’s an album that’s inspired
programmed drums.” If there’s one thing the music industry always welcomes with open arms it’s a twist on an old genre. Martin’s unique position, bridging the gap between rock and electronic music, allows him to map out a blueprint for what could be, if all goes to plan, an exciting new sound we’ll be hearing for years to come.
New single ‘Love Louder ‘ is out later this year.
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T H E N EW PSYC HOL O GY OF S UCC E S S, OR J UST A BUSI N E S S BUZ Z WOR D? Words : MILLIE STEPHENS
O
ur
world
is
populated
nuggets of jargon that are contextually trendy. Using this lexicon of entrepreneurship has become a skill of its own. It’s essential for employees to ensure all mindshares are quickly actionable
and hard work, using their brains and talent as a mere starting point. Certainly, a high degree of EQ demands a capacity for change and in many ways, these capacities are inherent in someone’s personality. Logistik Group, one of the UK’s leading Communications and Engagement agencies,
a simple word, born of a simple idea, can truly In this case the word of choice is mindset. Originally coined by world-renowned Dweck, mindset has become the word used in boardrooms and internal communication business-related EQ (emotional intelligence).
world, the most successful businesses understand the power of creating the right mindset for the business to perform in the way it wants to. What organisations so often get wrong is that they fail to understand and close the gap between the existing mindset of their employees, and the mindset they require to grow.” Whilst companies may appear to be
can determine whether you become the person you want to be and whether you accomplish are often centered around what companies Daniel Goleman, also a psychologist, lists, alongside mindfulness, emotional agility, intuition and concentration as the keys to business success. This combination of factors raises important questions for businesses
than coaxing out what employees really want to say. Once you understand your employees, only then can you begin to shape the way they think and feel about you, and help to generate
FIVE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR EQ AT WORK Jen Summers, Communications Consultant at Logistik, outlines some top tips you can put into action today, to boost your EQ and
1. Wake up your emotional awareness. Score how you feel at work out of ten. If you are a six, what would a ten feel like? Picture it. What can you do to get there? 2. Notice how you react to situations. What shuts you down or energises you? Notice this in other people too. Emotions are information. Use them to change things for the better. 3. they are speaking, and don’t interrupt or
base. Namely - how to best accommodate the needs of their clients whilst nurturing with it? And why don’t more companies focus
4.
than simply teaching us the tools to do the professional setting.
you so much more about someone’s reaction than what they say.
their professional performance. The process of documenting
their
intelligence
or
talent, our employers, but can rest in our own hands as we work to both personally and professionally.
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5. Accept that you can’t be perfect all the time. Admit your mistakes and know when to ask for help. See this as a sign of strength, not of weakness. Your honest approach will help others do the same.
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Despite the likelihood that Wiseman could write an encyclopaedia on the subject, in Night School he feeds us only the most to-swallow bites. Along with all the pop-science, designed to make us feel intelligent, Wiseman answers
“His research has been featured on over 150 television programmes across the world.”
my wife awake as well as me?”, “Is there any
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characters such as the sound sleepers who are fooled into thinking they are insomniacs after
the Public Understanding of Psychology.
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complete strangers. Underneath the science, and Wiseman’s warm humorous tone, there is a real insight into the necessity of a steady sleep routine, whether
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Words: HANNAH SLAPPER
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or all those who spend their working day looking forward to a large glass of wine, there’s a place in London you need
to explore. This Disney Land of wine enthusiasts is hidden away in London Bridge’s atmospheric arches, and it boasts the aptly epic name, Vinopolis. on the usual wine tour experience, there’s a cheeky afternoon jaunt or full-on day reasonable expenditure considering you’re in fermented paradise. The idea is that you get a series of tokens on the specially designed self-dispensing wine machines, for a modern update of the classic tasting procedure. That sounds a bit soulless,
but each type of wine comes with a thorough and genuinely fascinating description, outlining the history, the palate breakdown and the relationship with other wines around the world.
encyclopaedia of wine. There are hundreds of brands and grapes to choose from, so you will really want to take your time and use your tokens wisely. Before you think the Vinopolis experience consists of walking around necking shots of Rioja, there are plenty of other aspects to this emporium of wine history, and all of you decipher your personal palate, to maps
your own preferences as well as the cultural for the extra-fancy patrons. Whether you’re perusing a handful of
you like pairing your bottle with a freshly cooked steak, an authentic Italian pizza or a
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sorry souls who fail to see the intrigue in the
Vinopolis
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G ETS ANG RY E A C H MONTH W E FI ND OUT WH AT ’ S M AKIN G KAT E T E M P LE AN GR Y . Words:
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KATE TEMPLE
ow can anything that may possibly
hen dos? Back in the good old days it was a night out before your
equate to fun? Well, groom on their new
modern day stag do. My boyfriend, who is a self-confessed ‘lad’, has just come
Now it seems the object of these ‘holidays’ is to get as sh*t-faced as possible and scream ‘LADS’ at
destinations. country to pre-warn me he had a certain I could practically smell the beer oozing from the tube station. Dragging his heels, he mopping his brow with a tissue as he walked and downright disgusting, he looked like he’d been through the mill. down his large bag and looked at me woefully. told him he needed to organise his washing
enquired as to where my present was. “Well,” he said, “I was going to buy you
forgotten to buy me.
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NOW IT SEEMS THE OBJECT OF THESE ‘HOLIDAYS’ IS TO GET AS SH*T-FACED AS POSSIBLE AND SCREAM ‘LADS’ AT THE TOP OF YOUR VOICE
When did the sanctity of marriage become such a terrifying concept, that our men (and women) feel the need to go out and get completely o b l i t e r a t e d prior to the ‘celebrate their last days
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and after dutifully putting his washing in the brushed my hair, and muttered the dreaded
Of course, my heart began to pound and all the blood ran to my face, making it
stood in silence as he looked up at me, playing
noticed any underlying feelings or tensions, so he proceeded to change into clean
Anyway, creeping into bed myself an
the best part of the trip? on the second day of drinking, unable to take
tablet,” he said. I almost choked on my own teeth. My mouth was so dry my lips were left curled up against my cupid’s bow. Trying to disguise my expression, and
just a bit of fun”. It led me to think, when did it become acceptable to go on such raucous stag and
THE WORST STAG DO TALES • gentleman who was sick into a pint
that beer. • There’s an urban legend about a son who drank a pint poured through his father’s bum crack as a dare. A proud moment for the family. •
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Mamounia
If you’re one of the many Londoners who craves Lebanese food all too often, you’ll be delighted with the newest instalment of Mamounia. This Mayfair sister of the popular Knightsbridge location is as atmospheric as it is opulent – with a dark, golden décor and a dining experience to match. The fruity cocktails balance out the heavy spiced dishes – including sesameclad halloumi, fluffy flatbread and juicy kebabs. We even discovered they have a specialist hummus maker – to ensure a truly authentic experience. The real treats come after dinner, when you can relax with baklava and traditional Moroccan mint tea, served in a beautiful set, and poured theatrically from a great height, and enjoy some of their well-chosen shisha varieties. Head down as the weekend begins, and you might just catch some belly-dancing with Although christened with a name that Nestled down a cobbled backstreet, it’s your banquet too… sounds like a standard fish’n’chips pub, easy to forget you’re moments from rowdy Merchant’s Tavern could not be further Soho as you soak up the warm, relaxed from that stereotype. Located on a cheerful atmosphere pouring from the Mews of Shoreditch side street, the space is airy, light Mayfair. The exceptional brasserie boasts and instantly welcoming: a tavern-esque an almost overwhelmingly enticing and feel of homeliness with a hint of something exciting menu, but the attentive staff, a little more special. As a lunch location, clearly passionate about certain dishes and it’s perfect for catching up with friends wines, are helpful, not pushy, with their or cosying into a daytime date thanks recommendations. Head chef Michael to a scattering of semi-circular quilted Lecouteur’s approach is that of details and green leather benches. The unpretentious surprises. His coronation chicken starter atmosphere is balanced with an impressive has already gathered a fervent fan base, menu – awash with fresh fish and locally and the crispy pork belly was served with a sourced ingredients that, unsurprisingly, taste bud-delighting variety of imaginative change frequently. The price-point might be apple accoutrements. Afterwards, there high for a self-styled tavern, but the quality are plenty of other elements to explore: a of the dishes speak for themselves. Take a lantern-lit terrace, fine wine and cigar shop, risk and order something unexpected from elegant private dining room, an art gallery the menu – we reckon you’ll be pleasantly and a downstairs lounge serving tasty surprised. cocktails and providing a packed out dance floor, should the mood take you.
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1. Piccadilly Institute Styled as ‘6 venues of Twisted Gorgeous’, Piccadilly Institute has already established itself as the place to go for a guaranteed wild night. Even though we visited midweek, the rooms were packed out and buzzing, without that claustrophobic atmosphere of some of the pokier London clubs. Each section of the ‘Institute’ is intricately themed; from the skull-clad Alexander McQueen inspired room, to the starkly impressive hospital asylum. Drinks are twists on old classics, served in bizarre and Instagram-worthy vessels, including a giant top hat, medicine bottle, crystal skull and even an IV unit that you can wheel around the dance floor. As for what you’ll be dancing to – that depends on the room, but you can find a mix of house classics, top 40 hits and even some retro ‘70s tunes. Perfect for reckless revelry, carnal first dates and youthful extravagance Piccadilly Circus The London Pavillion, 1 Piccadilly, W1J 0DA 0207 287 8008 www.piccadillyinstitute.com
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For so many Londoners, the ‘Juice People’ shop near Leicester Square is just another place to get a smoothie. However, lurking in the basement of this prime Soho spot is a seriously cool speakeasy. B.Y.O.C is exactly what you’d imagine: a bonafide ‘Bring Your Own Cocktails’ establishment. Book your two hour spot, bring a bottle of your favourite liquor and wait for one of their expert mixologists to wheel a trolley of fruit juices, bitters, syrups, spices and other cocktail accoutrements to your table. A bespoke drink will be created to your tastes, which you can enjoy time and again, or mix it up with unlimited new recipes and
combinations. Your £20 entrance fee covers all costs (bottle o’ booze aside) so you can sit back, relax, and breathe in the murky, mysterious and secretive prohibition era atmosphere.
Leicester Square Underneath Juice Club, 28 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4RB 0207 240 7810 www.byoc.co.uk/london
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core
This bar’s name is neatly apt, as its ethos strips back to the core of what ‘going out’ is really about: feast-worthy food, delicious drinks, a welcoming dance floor and plenty of places to sit and chat. That’s right, Core
is a New York loft in the heart of the city designed for enjoying simple pleasures, perfectly executed. The food menu is an amalgam of delights. A real highlight of the menu is definitely the burgers brought to you by the Queen’s own butcher; as tasty as they are towering. Whatever mood you’re in, or crowd you’re with, you’ll find a beverage that suits you. There’s an emphasis on social drinking, with four imaginative sharing cocktails to choose from, but also playful combinations, such as the Brew & Brew section, made with beer or coffee, or the Morning Glory with actual fruit loops included. If you’re taking out friends for an overdue catch up, this is definitely the place to book.
Bank Aldermary House, 10-15 Queen Street, EC4N 1TX 0207 618 9020 www.corebar.co.uk
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ON SCREEN AND ON STAGE Ti re d of s i tti ng i n f ro n t of t he TV? There’s plenty of entertainment on your d o o r ste p, j u st h e a d to t h e theatre or you r l ocal c inema and check ou t these new rel eases… Edited by H A N N A H S L A P P E R
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UNDER MILK WOOD
Beautiful, poetic and a work of genius: Richmond Theatre welcomes a limited guest run of Dylan Thomas’ much-loved masterpiece. Revisit all your favourite characters and enjoy their innermost thoughts, from Captain Cat’s melancholy musings to the mutual attraction of Mog Edwards and Miss Price. The peaceful town of Llareggub, filled with the charm of Welsh culture and the humour of the human condition, is brought to life by a sublime cast. Lose yourself in their dreams and desires, and you just might learn a little something about your own… Richmond
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MACBETH
Anyone who saw RIFT’s (formerly RETZ) production of The Trial last year knows they are the kings of immersive theatre. Now they’re back with an exciting version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Set on the 27th floor of a high rise, the play lasts all night long, from 8pm to 8am. Watch the dramatic events unfold and enjoy various levels of comfort and ticket price, depending on whether you want to kip in a sleeping bag on the floor, crash on a camp bed with a free beer or lie on a sumptuous mattress, with free food and drink all night. Secret London Location
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, Surrey,
June 20th –August 16th
0844 871 7651 www.undermilkwoodtour.com
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ONCE
The multi-award winning musical has made its way to London’s Phoenix theatre with stellar reviews and new casting for the two main protagonists. A touching love story about an Irish busker and a passionate Czech musician who connect through a shared love of song writing, this is a performance that promises to be both romantic and spellbinding – a mix of thrilling live music and a blossoming relationship, unfurling before your eyes.
Leicester Square
Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Road, WC2h 0JP
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020 7492 0813 www.oncemusical.co.uk
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It’s hard to imagine Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in a musical romantic comedy, but that’s exactly who John Carney, writer of current London theatre hit Once, has cast in his newest on-screen venture. It’s an industry story about a talented songwriter (Knightley) whose fame-seeking ex-boyfriend (Adam Levine) has left her reeling in all the creative productivity of heartbreak. Queue Ruffalo, a disgraced record executive, stumbling across her brilliance and you have a feelgood journey to true love and stardom… 60
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Released: July 25th
For fans of Leon: The Professional and The Fifth Element, director Luc Besson is back with another enchanting and fantastical film. Scarlett Johansson stars as the eponymous character – a former drug mule turned unlikely superhero as an overdose of a dangerous new chemical substance allows her to use 10% more brain capacity. Like a grown-up action-packed version of Matilda, this story promises thrills and special effects with a quirky French twist.
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Released: July 31st
Prepare for an epic, because that’s exactly what Guardians of the Galaxy is going to be. Yet another reinterpretation of Marvel’s seemingly never-ending wealth of material, the huge ensemble cast includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan and many more. As for the story – a renegade American pilot finds himself in an uneasy cohort with a group of space misfits in a desperate rally to save the universe. We warned you it was epic.
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décor to the drinks menu recreates times gone by, when East London was dominated by gallantry and pageantry. It’s no wonder ‘Forged in London’.
and opulence of industrialism to produce an experience that can be enjoyed for a quick business lunch, impromptu post-work drinks
the Coca Cola-glazed pork ribs fresh from ‘the pit’, the succulent meat cuts cooked to order their expertly concocted cocktails. relaxing and socialising. Boasting a grand interior with stripped-back brickwork and luxury leather booths, this is not an hedonistic side. Whether it is a unique craft beer or an artisan cocktail that takes your playground for grown-ups - appealing to the light hearted indulgences of the adult world in
friends enjoyed with hearty meals. This kind of space is all that’s required to push away the pressures of the modern world and produce an experience of unspoiled enjoyment. you need to take you from brunch to beers, deep into the night with a menu to delight, drinks to indulge and an ambience to excite. www.forgedinlondon.com LIFESTYLE
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WE TRAVEL TO OX FORD TO CHE C K O U T O N E O F T H E A R E A’ S F I N E ST H OT E L S… Words by:
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There was a sommelier ready to impart some wine wisdom, but as we planned to check out the Morse bar later, we resisted the temptation. Opting for the
The end result was delicious, a unique twist on a classic appetiser. The menu is seasonal, with hearty portions. Our main dish, the risotto, was extremely to the concierge and amble into the lobby. hotel’s luxury atmosphere, with a grand staircase
Although restaurants usually fall down during this last course, we were pleasantly surprised. The the chance, we suggest you indulge in the incredibly moreish salted caramel ice cream. Oxford is one of those wonderful English
surroundings, reassuring you that, by the time you
nothing. Or, perhaps, striking that perfect holiday balance between the two. Post-dinner we decided
quintessential girly break, we quickly realised that this hotel was perfect for couples, too. We checked into a sumptuous twin bed suite. The separate lounge area, with its plush sofa, well-equipped
around the town centre, which was easy as the main high street is mere footsteps away from the hotel’s front door. Our action-packed Monday began with a
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cooked hot food. We then embarked on a day of rigorous exploring, complete with walking tours, spa experiences, and a lot of shopping at Oxford’s beautiful and well-equipped selection of boutiques. After spending the morning taking in all the sights and sounds of our quaint and historical
THE RANDOLPH IS A DELIGHTFULLY PEACEFUL YET CENTRALLY LOC ATED HOTEL
Ac t i v i t ie s WALKING TOUR selection of guided walking tours, as well as some great history and insider information.
SHOPPING high-street stores, designer boutiques and colourful markets,
surroundings, there was nothing better than to unwind in the hotel lounge’s serene ambiance, with a traditional afternoon tea full of the usual tiny sandwiches, scones and delicate cakes. Randolph is a three-minute saunter from the theatre, which, unlike many of London’s
Bicester Village, where you can get high-end labels at discounted prices.
cocktails and a tranquil ambience away from the hustle and bustle of London life. Whether you’re treating your partner to a romantic break or just indulging in a get-away with the girls, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed with the Macdonald Randolph and cheerful.
PRISON BREAK home to one of the UK’s oldest prisons, which naturally boasts a fascinating history. Visit ‘Unlock Oxford’ for a fun day trip or knowledgeable and charismatic guides.
THEATRE ensure you don’t miss out on their tasty dinner menu. We recommend you head to the Morse bar for a few drinks before the show. is also refreshingly swift, allowing you to squeeze in a good selection. The Randolph is a delightfully
and here the playhouse gets You can book tickets on the day, so pop in to see what’s on once
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gem is as endless as their sandy beaches and ability to soothe away the stresses of modern life. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, and this trip is a prime example. We’ll
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For fans of the show, the exciting news is an upcoming tour which promises to be
together, it sort of forms out of nothing.”
The Pony towards sitcoms. Cardinal Burns aired other laugh,” admits Dustin. “It’s a good litmus
immediate audience, that reaction,” Dustin muses, “making a room full of people laugh, being loose and free, climbing into them and
a truly original and deeply hilarious sketch it, the one reaction I’m going to trust is Seb equal parts thoroughly reprehensible and That’s where it all comes from, actually. We’re
critical acclaim and a loyal cult following,
Winning a BAFTA for Best Sketch Show
sketch. The fourth wall doesn’t really exist.” So after a rowdy tour and successful second series, how do the duo picture the future? “Oh, you mean the glory years?” Dustin laughs. “I was wondering when you were going Cardinal Burns
public’s adulation, commissioned the second series, which aired in May this year. So, after all that time, how do they feel about the new season? “It’s bigger,” smiles Seb. “And bolder,” adds Dustin. Although pronounced with all the pomp
we’re setting up a B&B in Whitstable.” the nominations had been announced. I saw do tours.” there?” Dustin’s reaction is a little more rock Catch Cardinal Burns on tour across the UK www.cardinalburns.com
existing characters, and some larger-than-life new ones, too. “We had a certain body of characters that we started with,” Dustin explains, “but
anticipating that people wanted to see them again. It’s sort of a mixed blessing. You wiping the slate clean and starting again. It’s a weird balance.”
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