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MAY 2012 04 Events Your Big Day! 08 World Events St Lucia Jazz 10 Food/Drink Say I do to Roast! 16 Fashion/Beauty Asgar

18 Gallery Edward Ofosu 22 Theatre Lucian Msamati 27 Music Rita Ora 34 Screen May film reviews

36 Family Matters Foster carers fortnight

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38 Literature and spoken word Listings

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Getting ready for your

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planning and preparation; so here’s a checklist to help you get ready for your all important nuptials and make sure everything from the cake to the cars and the venue is in check before your trip down the aisle! First things first • Spread the word, tell your friends and family • Organise your budget • Hire your wedding planner, if needed • Set a date • Open a wedding bank account • Buy wedding insurance • Book the registrar/ church • Register the wedding licence • Send out save the date cards

6-12 months to go • Visit & book your desired wedding venue • Draft your wedding guest list • Book your videographer/ photographer • Book transport • Book florist and choose wedding cake • Discuss your honeymoon • Order your wedding stationary • Choose bridesmaids outfits • Bride chooses her dress • Organise music/band/ DJ • Start your beauty regime 4-6 months to go • Confirm wedding service arrangements • Groom and best man order suits • Draft your wedding invite

• Purchase your wedding rings • Organise dress fittings • Choose your wedding lingerie

2-4 months to go • Send out invitations • Finalise honeymoon; visa’s and passports • Write personalised vows • Schedule wedding rehearsal • Order service sheets • Organise hen and stag parties 1-2 months to go • Draw up final wedding guest list • Buy wedding gifts for your bridal party • Finalise transport & videographer/ photographer • Buy marriage licence • Have final dress fitting • Trail make-up and hair

1 week to go • Pick up and try on your whole wedding outfit • Pick up the rings • Pack for your honeymoon • Wear in your wedding shoes! • Arrange wedding cake delivery to venue • Wedding rehearsal; run through bridal party duties • Make final wedding checks The night before • Wedding organisers help to decorate the venue • RELAX (it’s your last night alone!) On your big day! • Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready for the ceremony. Grooms get it together! Brides ensure all hair, beauty and make-up is pre-booked and that collection of buttonholes & bouquets has been assigned to someone. Finally, it’s time to say ‘I Do’, relax, smile and enjoy your special day!

Wedding trends for 2012 If you’re unsure about the finer details for your big day, or just need a bit of inspiration; Luxury Wedding Planner June Dixon from Prenuptial Angel has put together some of the hottest trends in the wedding world for 2012.

• Cake Pops – For brides not wanting a traditional wedding cake, Cake Pops will be a popular alternative alongside the ever popular cupcakes. • Mismatch Bridesmaids Dresses – Not all your bridesmaids will look great in the same style, length or, colour of dress. Why not let the bridesmaids chose their own dress that complements the theme or wedding colours you have chosen. • Lace Wedding Dresses – The fashion trend that was started by Kate Middleton last year remains prominent with brides in 2012. This year we will see a lot of open or low back designs making this trend ultra romantic and sexy.

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• Red Wedding Dresses – Not one for the shy B2B, red wedding dresses may be a big trend for 2012. Queen of bridal wear Vera Wang showcased a collection entirely of various shades of red recently at New York Bridal week. • Bows –Bows have been very dominant recently on bridal gowns; however if you do not want such a statement piece on your dress you can opt to incorporate bows into the theme of your wedding – from your invitations to your menus or even your cake. • Blush Pink and Grey Theme – If you are looking for a colour scheme for your big day that will be romantic and eye catching all at the same time; Blush pink and grey will be a popular colour for this wedding season.

• Alternative Bouquet – A jewelled bouquet is a great way to add the ‘wow’ factor to your outfit. It will last forever and can also add a sentimental touch to your bouquet by incorporating pieces of jewellery from loved ones. • Cage Veils – If you want something different from the traditional long veil, the cage veil is the perfect solution. It is glamorous, easy and light to wear and if you are a bride on a budget why not make your own. • Everything Vintage – This romantic and timeless theme is perfect for the bride wishing to add a creative edge to the day. Apart from wearing a vintage dress you can add a vintage touch to your day with the decor: dried flowers, doilies, picture frames and mason jars are a few ways to help transform your reception. For a vintage twist on a Candy Buffet check out www.candycampers.co.uk to have your guests served retro sweets from a camper van.

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June Archer Street The West End’s newest hotspot, Archer Street will host a traditional street party in the heart of vibrant Soho to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The venue will be pre-selling tables themed around our best loved royals. As well as having traditional bunting decorating the street, there will be a stage where the all-singing, all-singing bar staff will be joined by West End stars ready to entertain guests. The venue will also be serving the bespoke, Jubilee cocktail, containing Millers Gin, Chase Rhubarb Liquer and Lady Grey Tea stirred with Rose Syrup, Cranberry Juice and Rhubarb Biters served in a vintage teapot as well as other favourite concoctions. So, join us for a quintessentially British knees-up - Rule Britannia style. Info: Info: Archer Street Jubilee Street Party, 3-4 Archer Street, Soho, London, W1D 7AP. To book email bookings@ archerstreet.co.uk, www. archerstreet.co.uk Maggie’s on the River at The Henley Royal Regatta The summer season’s smash hit looks set to be the Maggie’s tent at The Henley Royal Regatta. Maggie’s will be throwing a true Club Tropicana style bash, complete with 80s inspired live music and DJS, giant discoballs and some Maggie’s sharing cocktails, ensuring that revellers will truly be walking on sunshine until dawn. The Tide is High

After 60 years of the Queen’s reign; London will be buzzing with festivities to kick off the summer, and this year in true British patriotism lots of events will be taking place in and around the Capital to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This month Lime has an exclusive selection of some of the events that might take your fancy...

Archer Street, Soho

but we’re holding on for Maggie’s At Henley.

June-2 July Winterwell This year’s most stylish boutique festival will come in the shape of Winterwell. Founded six years ago by event organiser Josh Ford, Winterwell will take place in asweeping valley in the Cotswolds, and this year will delve into the rich tradition of the Old West, an era with a spirit of wild adventure, with a unique interactive theme allowing everyone to get involved and star in their own spaghetti western. Supperclub In honour of the Diamond Jubilee this summer, supperclub will be descending into anarchy in the UK. With punk rock taking over in a nod to the Sex Pistols, supperclub will transform itself into a

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diamond punk palace Shaka Zulu London’s largest South African, restaurant will be hosting a grand Commonwealth celebration to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. They will be hosting an unforgettable day, celebrating in try Shaka Style. Additional Info: The Queen

came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953.

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-05 May Breakin’ Convention 9th Breakin’ Convention, the international festival of hip hop dance at Sadlers Wells hosted by Jonzi D and Bustah. Featuring some of the very best UK and international acts in hip hop dance, Breakin’ Convention offers audiences a range of different styles, still the only event of its kind in the UK directed by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Jonzi D. It features a mass amount of extra events in the mix including workshops, film screenings, DJ demos, impromptu

-20 May Careers in Africa London Summit Celebrating ten years of success, May 2012 will host The Careers in Africa summit; this exclusive invitation only event will

foyer freestyle sessions including performances by Naba Napalm and even live aerosol art. Info: 4pm, Sadlers Wells, www.sadlerswells.com Lime magazine readers have a chance to win tickets to the only event of its kind in the UK; that is the 9th Breakin’ Convention. To enter for your chance to win tickets to the convention visit www. thisislime.net and click on Win Tickets. be open to graduates and professionals who seek jobs with leading multinational companies within Africa. This international recruitment consultancy specialise in internationally based candidates from

Africa back into jobs within their home countries. It’s a unique opportunity to meet, discuss and network. Each date will include round table discussions, workshops, skills training sessions and a chance to be interviewed and even land a job offer. Successful candidates will be invited to the summit. Info: For more information on the selection process please visit www. careersinafrica.com, contactus@globalcc. net, Landmark House, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London W6 9EJ, United Kingdom

June - 9 September 2012 Southbank Centre’s Festival of the World Southbank Centre’s summer 2012 site-wide Festival of the World with MasterCard opens on 1 June 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee Weekend, and closes on 9 September 2012. As London welcomes the world this summer, Southbank Centre’s Festival of the World will include inspirational projects from the UK and around the world, which

May-10 June Happy Soul Festical The highlights of the sixth Happy Soul Festival – a celebration of Black and Minority Ethnic film and arts exploring wellbeing – include: films such as: Teza – a story of hope, loss, and reminiscence through the eyes of a young Ethiopian displaced from his homeland for many years. The film reflects on the fall of Emperor Haile Selassie and on the effects of that 6 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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regime change on people and will be followed by an interactive Q&A with the Ethiopian Consortium; Community events such

as; Empowering Positive Male Role Models – an event at which males with depression can be supported; Happy Soul

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showcase the power of the arts to change the lives of individuals, communities and whole societies. The site will be transformed with art installations including a giant ‘robot’ sculpture; a colossal baobab tree made from fabric; ‘Rainbow Park’, a multi-coloured beach; and an exhibition in the Royal Festival Hall of the thinkers, artists and communities who have inspired and contributed to the Festival. The reopening of the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, weekly food markets, and a pop-up cafe complete the Festival landscape. Info: www. southbankcentre.co.uk/ world does Upfront Comedy hosted by John Simmit, and featuring an exciting line up Curtis Walker, Annette Fagon and Jamie Howard and a special production of the play Normal? A story about mental illness told through the lives of two adopted sisters, written, directed and choreographed by Ann Akin. Info: All events are FREE but advance booking is essential, www. hapysoulfestival.co.uk

June Live @ The Empire Live @ The Empire is a brand new variety talent show in the search for tomorrow’s singing stars to represent Hackney Empire in Hackney vs. Harlem 2012. Get off the Sofa, see a star studded show and vote LIVE in the talent search! Hosted by Super Soap Star Tameka Empson and MTV Base’s Kat B, Directed by Susie McKenna. With special guest appearances from Got to Dance finalist 2011 Turbo, Ayanna Witter Johnson, the first UK Winner of Amateur Night at the Apollo. Plus audience competition, explosive street dance, and comedy. Judges to include; Kojo (Choice FM), Jasmine Dotiwala (The Voice). Info: Interested in entering Live @ The Empire? Video submissions to be uploaded atfacebook.com/ liveattheempire. www. hackneyempire.co.uk

June The Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Movements. Spread over four years, it is designed to give everyone in the UK a chance to be part of London 2012 and inspire creativity across all forms of culture, especially among young people. The culmination of the Cultural Olympiad will be the London 2012 Festival, bringing leading artists from all over the world together from 21 June 2012 in this UK-wide festival – a chance for everyone to celebrate London 2012 through dance, music, theatre, the visual arts, fashion, film and digital innovation. Info:www.london2012. com/festival.

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SomethingForSunday has come a long way since its opening night in early 2011 in a small venue in Clerkenwell, London where our booked acts performed in front of a handful of attendees. The show has now grown to be one of the largest live music and comedy showcases in London with artists traveling from across all of Europe to

perform for our audience of regular’s guests, music industry specialists, journalists and media bloggers. What to expect at Something For Sunday? The showcase has naturally developed into

a magnet for London’s twenty plus, retro and culturally appreciative community. Bang in the middle of the city’s business district and a 5min walk from Brick Lane, the slick look of the venue, relaxed vibe and consistence of a good line up of performers are a hit with all attendees from any background. Throw in the mix an abundance of choice of drinks and cocktails from the bar and a delicious food menu that includes the essential Sunday Roast option served to you in our open plan venue on leather sofa seats you will feel more like you are enjoying an indulgent evening with the family at home

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Angelique Kidjo. Credit Nabil Elderkin

Africa Utopia is a monthlong festival of music, theatre, film, literature, dance, fashion, talks and debates programmed by Southbank Centre in conjunction with renowned Senegalese singer and human-rights campaigner Baaba Maal, as part of Southbank Centre’s Festival of the World with MasterCard. Info: www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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Diana Ross & Toni Braxton groove into Saint Lucia Jazz Ross and Braxton replace Lionel Richie who has cited other engagements

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Saint Lucia Tourist Board is thrilled to announce the introduction of iconic and legendary diva, singer, record producer and actress Diana Ross to close out the 21st edition of Saint Lucia Jazz. Additional star power to Saint Lucia Jazz is also coming with the inclusion of Grammy award winner, singersongwriter, Toni Braxton who joins accomplished South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela and the WESPE POU AYITI

PROJECT on the final day of the event.

The new entries reignite the Jazz festival line-up following the withdrawal of Lionel Richie, who cited his unavailability in order to pursue other professional opportunities, the timing of which clashes with the dates of Saint Lucia Jazz. Richie’s cancellation of his appearance in Saint Lucia on May 13th is one of 15 others during the month of May. The artiste remains very apologetic regarding this cancellation and is working with Saint Lucia to manage the public relations surrounding this. Tourism Director Louis Lewis says, “While we were disheartened at the withdrawal of Lionel Richie, we acknowledge that this goes with the territory in the music industry. On the flip side, we are delighted to announce the additions of Diana Ross – a legend in her own right and songstress Toni Braxton, a multiple Grammy winner. Diana Ross has sold more than 100

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million records worldwide and is the recipient of the 2012 Grammy Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award. She garnered fame as the lead singer of the legendary Motown group ‘The Supremes’ during the 1960s. Ross began a solo career in the 1970s that has included successful ventures into film and Broadway. Billboard magazine has named her the “Female Entertainer of the Century and in 1993, the Guinness Book of World Records declared Diana Ross the most successful female music artist in history due to her success in the United States and United Kingdom for having more hits than any female artiste in the charts with a career total of 18 number one records in the United States. Toni Braxton has sold over 40 million records worldwide, won seven American Music Awards and five Billboard Music Awards. This soulful R&B artiste first topped the Billboard 200 with her 1993 self-titled debut album and continued that streak with her second studio album Secrets, which spawned the number-one hits “You’re Makin’ Me High” and “UnBreak My Heart”. In 2009, Braxton returned to the spotlight with “Yesterday”, a #12 R&B hit which serves as the first single off her new album Pulse, released on May 4, 2010, which debuted at #1 on Billboard R&B Album Chart. Other musical heavy weights for Saint Lucia Jazz 2012 include: 5 time

Grammy winning artiste Ziggy Marley – the son of iconic reggae legend Bob Marley; jazz aficionado Joshua Redman; hit R&B song writer turned performer and soulful songstress Keri Hilson; pop and gospel king Kirk Franklin and hip-hop phenom Melanie Fiona among others. A slue of Saint Lucia’s leading musical masterminds like Luther Francois, Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson, Derek Yarde Project and others complement the cast. For more information on the full line-up for Saint Lucia Jazz 2012 along with show dates, venues and ticket sales, log onto www. stluciajazz.org. About Saint Lucia Jazz Ranked among the top five around the world, Saint Lucia Jazz remains the premier music festival in the Caribbean region. Noted for attracting a slew of acclaimed national and international Grammy nominated and winning artistes, the legendary Festival marks its 21st anniversary in 2012. For more information about the island of Saint Lucia call 020 7341 7000, or visit www.saintlucianow. co.uk

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Lime’s Recipe of the month!

Thai creamed coconut chicken hai food infuses some incredible

2 onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves 10g fresh coriander 1 tsp turmeric 4 red chillies 1 dessertspoon finely chopped lemon grass 2 tbsp lime juice Salt and pepper (Serves 4)

so this month, why not try out this traditional Thai dish at home? Thai creamed coconut chicken makes a great meal for a dinner party if you’re hosting to family and friends, this will surely be a fantastic dining experience. You will need: 4 chicken breasts 400 ml coconut milk 1 tsp coriander seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds 2 cardamom pods 2 tbsp groundnut oil

May Georgina’s Food and Drink Nicola Horlick, the investment manager and chief executive of Bramdean Asset Management, is expanding her business interests with the opening of an exciting new café/restaurant in the heart of Barnes village. Launching on 16th May and named in honour of her late daughter, Georgina’s will offer casual dining throughout the day. By night it will transform into a destination restaurant. Georgina’s will offer signature dishes such as grilled sea-bream with harissa and toasted cous cous and warm beetroot salad with nuts and apple vinegar; grilled fish and chargrilled meats from the purpose built BBQ will also feature heavily on the menu. Healthy and vibrant salads, homemade cakes, biscuits and meringues and freshly made sandwiches, all to eat-in or take away, will be available from a dedicated deli counter.

• To begin chop the chicken breasts into strips then finely chop the onions and chilli. Heat a frying pan until hot; add the coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom pods and dry fry over a medium heat for 45 seconds. The striking décor combines a contemporary Corian counter, a patio area with a vibrant ‘living’ wall of plants will provide a delightful al fresco space in which customers can relax on more clement days. Info: 56 Barnes High Street, Barnes, SW13 9LF. www. georginasrestaurants.com

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Then crush them. • Next you will need to add the oil to the wok, heat and then fry the onions and garlic over a medium heat for 8-9 minutes until they are softened. Meanwhile chop the coriander. • Now you will need to add the turmeric, chilli, crushed spices, lemon grass and coriander to the softened onions. Stir thoroughly then add the coconut milk and lime juice. Add salt and pepper as desired and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. • Lastly add the chicken and simmer gently for a further ten minutes or until the chicken is cooked. • Serve with steamed white rice.

sample and shop for a range of produce in the laid back atmosphere of a boutique food market. Restaurants will fashion special menus of starter sized dishes for the occasion, including some signature dishes created by chefs especially to reflect their philosophy and showcase seasonal and premium ingredients. Info: www.tastefestivals. com/london

This year fine dining will be transported to Regent’s Park with Taste of London for four days of summer, eating and drinking. 40 of the city’s best restaurants will be dishing up their finest in an unbeatable alfresco gourmet feast, while 200 producers provide a bounty of the best food and beverages, ensuring that guests

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&23 September The Cake and Bake Show The Cake and Bake Show present the first live event that’s dedicated to cakes, bread and the art of baking. A mix of live demonstrations, celebrity speakers, hands on classes and workshops, hundreds of market stalls, live competitions and so much more... Info: Earls Court, London www. thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk

til Nov Chocolate Delight – Chocolate Making Workshops

These hugely entertaining workshops are the idea of chocolate guru Gerry Wilton, who owns and runs the world’s first chocolate themed hotel, The Chocolate Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth. As well as being great fun, they’re the perfect way of indulging in the culinary art of creating Belgian truffles by hand from raw ingredients, a skill that will stay with you forever. To start, you’ll get to learn about the fascinating history of chocolate before getting down to the serious business of truffle making. After creating delicious fillings and dipping them into Belgian chocolate, you’ll then get to decorate your luxury truffles with different toppings and coverings before gift wrapping them to take home to share with family and friends. Info: Chocolate Delight, QUEENS CLUB, Palliser Road,West Kensington, London, W14 9EQ, 01202 759979, www. chocolatedelight.co.uk LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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Say I Do to Roast!

With its delicious British menu, stylish and contemporary interior and stunning views over Borough Market and St Paul’s, it’s not hard to see why so many couples view Roast restaurant as the marrying kind. What’s more, this fabulous venue is now licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships!

Roast has a maximum capacity of 130 people for a canapé reception and 110 for a seated dinner. However, it can also cater for smaller parties.

Under the direction of exciting new Head Cook Marcus Verberne, Roast can offer a superb selection of set menus, or an entirely bespoke offering. Either way you can be assured that all dishes are made using seasonal ingredients that are locally sourced, free range and organic.

Whatever the scale of your nuptials, Roast’s experienced events team will oversee every part of the proceedings to ensure that you get hitched without a hitch! Info: Roast, The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, London, SE1 1TL, www. roast-restaurant.com

Reception venues Yabout your perfect

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ou’ve been dreaming

reception venue for as long as you can remember and now finally, as you stand in the Grand Hall of the Country Estate, you fell like your dreams are turning into reality...... However before you put your deposit down and sign on the dotted line there are a few things to ask..... 1. Hire Cost Make sure that you are fully aware of the total cost of hiring the venue (including the VAT). Some

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venue hire fees do not include the usage of tables, chairs, dance floor and PA system etc. Make sure that your contract includes everything that you have negotiated in the hire fee. 2. Catering Options Some venues require you to use their in-house caterers or to choose from a small list of “approved” vendors. Check the catering options with the venue and also whether their caterers are able to produce a menu based around Caribbean or African cuisine if this is something you desire. 3. Restrictions on decorations Many venues have them, but rules vary widely from place to place.

Common restrictions include: no open flame (or no flame whatsoever), no tape or tacks on the walls, or no confetti. When linens are provided, some halls will prohibit the use of pins. Ask if the hall can provide any decorations themselves, especially around holidays. 4. Corkage Fee If the liquor is to flow freely at your wedding, you’ll save an immense amount of money by bringing your own. Check with the venue to see if they charge a corkage fee if you supply your own alcohol. Some venues prohibit this and require you to buy from them. You’ll want to be crystalclear on the fine print regarding alcohol before you commit to a venue.

5. Cake-Cutting Fee As surprising as it sounds, some venues will charge a cake cutting fee if your wedding cake is not made in-house. So if you are planning to have you r wedding cake made by an external vendor, make sure you will not incur any additional fees for doing so. A Few Other Questions... How many power outlets are there and where are they located? What kind of climate control is available? Check the kitchen. Does it look clean, roomy and suitable for your caterer to work from? Info: June Dixon, Prenuptial Angel, www. prenuptialangel.com

It was just over a decade ago that Michael Collins founded what was to become London’s most creative food design and events company. Since then, Bubble Food has carved out a formidable reputation for its professionalism, innovation and passion. Now it’s leading the way once again, designing unprecedented gastronomic and sensory experiences that bring the Primo Bar Review (Park Plaza Hotel) Rating: Primo Bar is located within the sophisticated 4 star Park Plaza hotel. I headed up to Westminster to check out the somewhat undisclosed bar. Once arriving at the hotel my guest and I were ushered straight up the escalator to the first floor where you will find the luxuriously large, open plan bar. Primo bar has a very sophisticated ambience and a New York vibe, I almost forgot that I was in London. The seating is a mixture of conservative black leather sofas and suave comfortable cupped

‘wow factor’ to any event. Molecular gastronomy combines culinary processes with scientific methods and technical equipment to transform the physical and chemical elements of ingredients beyond their original state. The result? Exciting, surprising and inspirational works of art beyond your wildest imagination! Bubble Food is now the only caterer in the UK able to offer an entire molecular range, from canapés and bowl food through to a more formal fine dining experience. In addition, the company is about to introduce an unparalleled tasting menu which will showcase Alejandro’s most popular dishes accompanied by expertly selected wines and cocktails. Bubble Food’s molecular gastronomy is the ultimate ice breaker, ensuring that any event is talked about for weeks to come. Info: www.bubblefood.com

chairs. I arrived at 8pm and it was clear to me that the majority of drinkers were guests at the hotel perhaps travelling internationally for business. The drinks menu has a very small range of cocktails which is brilliant if you are indecisive! I opted for a tasty Black Diamond, served tall with a fusion of Crème de Cassis, Pomegranate juice and Cognac. Delightful! The prices on the menu were a pleasant surprise. All cocktails are £9.50 and there is a large selection of bar snacks including, tandoori naan bread with humous, onion bhajis

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Secret speakeasy bar Barts is going flower power in honour of The Chelsea Flower Show which will take place from 22nd-26th May. Located a stone’s throw from the world’s most famous flower show, Barts is the ideal place for drinks after any visit to the exhibition. Talented bar manager Grzegorz Mantey has created an exquisite cocktail in homage to the show, aptly named ‘The Chelsea Flower’. A heady blend of Grey Goose Vodka, Creme de Peche de vigne, and Mette spiritueux de Lavande it is served in a martini glass and garnished with an edible pansy. By 9pm I headed to their lounge bar which is a more intimate space with suede seats, dim red lighting and a small stage for live music…queue the Robbie Williams tribute act. The performance was entertaining however there wasn’t much of a crowd at the time.

and the usual finger food with a twist of Asian and European Influences.

Primo bar is worth checking out during the week as the musical acts really do vary from Amy Winehouse tributes to Brazillian vibes every Wednesday, Soul on a Thursday. Recent acts that have performed at Primo include UK soul singer Omar and British born jazz singer Natalie Williams. LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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With delicacies like Gold Porcini Risotto with Chervil Hot Jelly & Beetroot Air, Chaud-froid Smoked Salad Niçoise in a Martini Glass and Red Rose Trifle with Freeze-dried Raspberries on the menu, you could be tucking into a feast at The Fat Duck or elBulli. Now however, thanks to the pioneering achievements of the team at Bubble Food, molecular cuisine, for so long the exclusive right of multi Michelin star restaurants, can now be enjoyed at any type of corporate or public event.

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The recently relocated Blue Elephant is known as one of London’s most iconic Thai restaurants. After as short walking distance from the stunning Imperial Wharf; my guest and I were ready to venture in our culinary experience. On entry the restaurant boasted breathtaking decor and resembled much of the famous Bangkok palace, the Saran Rom. To drink we started with a traditional Mai Thai cocktail and soon after we began the first course of the highly recommended tasting menu. To start we had Foie Gras in tamarind sauce, emerald chicken along with a recipe from the past; minced prawns, chicken and sweet spices stuffed in a golden taro pastry, accompanied by its own special sauce and Dim Sim; Parcels of minced pork, shrimps and crab meat steamed in a bamboo basket. The presentation was authentic and showed fine attention to detail. After another cocktail, we went in on the main course which included grilled lobster, simmered lamb shanks cooked in coconut milk, homemade yellow curry paste with fresh organic turmeric, sweet potato, served with roti. Deep fried black cod and drunken beef a dish which consisted of stir-fried Scottish rib

THE SEAGRASS Squatter Restaurant Occupies Islington This summer will see the launch of The Seagrass, a part time restaurant located in Chapel Market, one of London’s most established food markets. Pie and mash shop by day, this hidden Victorian gem transforms into a gastronomic delight by night, serving the finest game, seafood and other seasonal produce. A self-styled ‘squatter’ restaurant open in the evenings from Thursday to Saturday, The Seagrass is housed in a unique nineteenth century building that has a preservation order on the authentic décor. As guests enter the venue they 12 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

flavours. For dessert my guest and I were presented with ginger crème brulee and passion fruit ice cream; a refreshing end to our Thai experience.

eye with home-made chilli paste and sweet basil accompanied by benjarong rice. I really enjoyed something from all of the dishes; they were cooked beautifully, rich and infused with spicy chilli

experience a real taste of an old cockney London which has almost disappeared. All the original features remain, with mosaic floor, tiled walls, and dark wooden pews. Mirrors line the walls and low lighting and candles create a warm and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends. The restaurant has a seasonal menu that changes every week and specialises in fresh seafood sourced from the surrounding suppliers in Chapel Market and game from The Wild GameCompany. Dishes such asPan Fried Squid in Chilli Butter with Rocket, Chorizo and Pine Nuts, Wild Highland Pigeon Breast with Leek, Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto, Lobster Thermidor and Venison Haunch Fillet with Triple Cooked Chips and a Redcurrant and Port Jus feature on the reasonably priced £30 for three courses menu,

Overall the creative and unique variations of traditionally themed food complemented the stunning decor and fantastic location. Great for an evening get together with family and friends. Info: Blue Elephant, The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Townmead road, London, SW6 2UB. www. blueelephant.com/london

which is accompanied with a Bring Your Own Bottle policy. The Seagrass is the brainchild of four dedicated foodies. Ruaridh Emslie (also of The Wild GameCompany, The Bonnie & Wild) Dan Boxall, Isabel Widowson and Head Chef Ian Sims (ex-Mussel Inn, Edinburgh) have pooled their experience and passion toproduce this unique project. The rest of the time The Seagrass team can be found selling street food at a variety of food markets in London, including Broadway and Whitecross Street Markets. The Seagrass is one squatter restaurant that will be staying put. Info: Opening Times: Thurs-Sat, 19:00-23:30, 74 Chapel Market, Islington, London, N1 9ER. www. theseagrassrestaurant.com Follow us on twitter @limewithus for free and discounted tickets to the best events in the city

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May – 09 July Christian Louboutin Exhibition

May- 06 January 2013 Ballgowns Exhibition at V&A The stunning ball gown collection will be on show at the V&A in the newly restored Fashion Galleries for 2012. Bringing the glamour of British ballgowns from the 50’s to the present day. The exhibition will feature a whole host of extravagant designs, catwalk couture and red carpet glamour. This is one couture exhibition that should not be missed. Info: Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, www.vam. ac.uk

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This year The Design Museum presents first UK retrospective of the iconic French shoe designer; that is Christian Louboutin. The exhibition celebrates and showcases twenty years of the high fashion shoe design; from stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers and bejewelled pumps. It will be a unique exploration of Louboutin’s design process and will take you through every stage of the design journey. The exhibition will follow the release of the picture book by Philippe Garcia and David Lynch of Louboutin’s favourite pieces. Looking beyond design and production the exhibition will also explore the company’s innovative store design. Info: Design Museum, www. designmuseum.org, www.christianlouboutin. com

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rails of everything from denim to tees, blouses, shorts, skirts and dresses all waiting to be raided! Accessories include boots, bags and belts plus a room of wholesale jewellery. Info: 11-4pm, The Rag Factory, E1 5LJ

-04 June Afro Hair & Beauty

Doing exactly what it says on the tin, the cheapest way to buy vintage returns to London for one day only, a sale where you pay per weight; sees a partnership between Europe’s largest vintage wholesaler and Britain’s biggest vintage fair. The most affordable way to shop old-school with

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Live Afro Hair & Beauty celebrate its 30th birthday this year and promises to bring you a bigger and even better exhibition for thousands of young women and men turn out for an experience that is all about beauty, hair and lifestyle. Afro is back once again; known as a lifestyle event for young Black women , for two exciting days filled with stage shows, hair demonstrations, pampering experience

and over 100 exhibitors. Get helpful tips and learn about products and services to help make the best of your beauty regime. Not forgetting a showcase which will feature extraordinary talents on stage. Info: www.afrohairshow. com

til 2 September Diana: Glimpses of a Modern Princess A new display open at Kensington Palace exhibits a special selection of dresses worn by Diana, the Princess of Wales. Alongside some of the dresses on show in the UK for the very first time are fashion illustrations and photographs, which reflect some important and memorable moments in Diana’s public life. Info: Kensington Palace, www.hrp.org.uk LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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Jul - 27 October 2012 POP! Design Culture and Fashion Fashion and Textile Museum celebrates the impact of music, art and celebrity on 20th-century fashion, from Rock ‘n’ Roll to Punk From the poodle skirts and embellished leathers of the rockers, the cool styling of the Mods, the high baroque of Psychedelia and the kitsch glamour of 1970s retro, this exhibition celebrates the time when British popular culture first captivated the world. The exhibition POP! DESIGN • CULTURE • FASHION showcases the influence of Pop culture on several design

mediums from 1955 to 1976, including record covers and packaging by Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Peter Blake and Richard Hamilton, and the work of fashion designers like Mary Quant, Vivienne Westwood, John Stephen and Betsey Johnson, design director of the leading New York boutique of the era. Pop graphics will be explored, from the British psychedelic artwork of Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, and the posters of the American West Coast rock venues in San Francisco, to the work of Martin Sharp for underground magazine OZ. The influence of Heinz Eidelmann’s design for the Beatles film Yellow

Submarine on late 1960s design will be touched on, as well as the work of ‘Mr Freedom’ fashion designers Pamla Motown and Jim O’Connor, and the early 1970s work of fashion and textile designer Miss Mouse, aka Rae SpenceCullen. Throughout, furniture, original posters, graphics and promotional materials will help to set the scene while an “I’m Backing Britain” display will create a dramatic centrepiece. The exhibition will also highlight the casual throwaway nature of much Pop design, from the paper furniture and Union Jack clothing of ‘Swinging London’ to the late 1960s American vogue for paper dresses, to the tin badges, machine-embroidered patches and printed t-shirts of the early 1970s. Info: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 6pm, www.ftmlondon.org

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Weightloss experts at Bodycrafts have provided tips on how to stay in shape! How to shift bingo wing style fat: Make a plan of attack: pick a maximum of three small achievable goals that you can stick too. This is when results are likely to last.

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Have fun: pick an exercise activity that you are going to have fun with and will fit in around your lifestyle.

Target: as well as physical activity that is going to get your heart pumping and your body sweating you need to isolate the problem area.

Flex and tone: you don’t have to hit the gym to beat those bingo wings. There are easy exercises you can do whilst watching TV.

Try: holding a bottle of water or can of beans in each hand, start with your arms at your sides, flex your arms from the elbows to the shoulders and down to you sides, repeat 10-15 times.

Stretching: regular stretching will help you make your muscles longer and leaner.

Think: about the amount you are eating. If you eat more calories than you use then you put on weight, if you eat less calories than you use then you lose weight.

Remember: do not try to make too many changes in one go as this affects energy levels, your ability to exercise and can also lead to a drop in your metabolism.

How to lose weight if you have a muffin top: Small steps can bring big changes: setting realistic targets and keeping active are the name of the

Make a plan: pick a maximum of three small achievable goals that you can stick too to, this might include committing to exercising twice a week or drinking more water.

Don’t ignore your body: if your body says it’s hungry then eat but make snacks high in fibre and protein. Great choices include hummus or extra light cream cheese with vegetable crudités/ toasted wholegrain pitta, yoghurt with a spoonful of oats, a slice of toast with peanut butter, or a handful of nuts/seeds. These will keep you feeling fuller for longer and will stop you reaching for the chocolate!

Remember: you need to think about the amount you are eating. If you eat more calories than you use then you put on weight, if you eat less calories than you use then you lose weight and one of the first places this hits is the waist!

Exercise: think about your current lifestyle and what you can do at different times of the year. Enjoyment is key, you need to pick a type of activity that you are going to have fun with and will fit in around your lifestyle. This might mean walking or cycling to work, playing a sport or any other form of physical activity that is going to get your heart pumping and your body sweating!

Remember, do not try to make too many changes in one go as this affects energy levels, your ability to exercise and can also lead to a drop in your metabolism. Info: Marcus Reddy, Bodycraft Weightloss’ Leading Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, www. bodycraftweightloss.co.uk

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expert dietician and presenter on Channel 4’s Food Hospital and the inhouse specialist dietician at Bodycraft Weightloss. Lucy Jones Advice on Healthy Eating and training for an event: Remember the importance of regular eating and wholegrain starchy carbohydrates for sustained energy release. This isn’t just to refuel your body but also because exercise increases oxidative stress in the body, increasing the need for antioxidants; found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds • Eat 5 – 6 small meals daily, based on lean protein, small portions of starchy CHO (palm of your hand) and lots of veggies! Don’t ignore your body it it’s hungry but make snacks high in fibre and protein as this will keep you feeling fuller for longer. Great Choices include: • Hummus • Extra light cream cheese • Vegetable crudités • Toasted wholegrain pitta • Yoghurt and a spoonful of oats • Slice of toast with peanut butter • Handful of nuts/seeds • Training for an event can be really difficult, because when people

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try too hard to make too many changes, it effect your ability to exercise and your metabolism can start to drop, slowing down weight loss. Don’t forget to refuel quickly when you finish exercise to replenish glycogen stores and repair muscles. Without this step, your next training session will be harder and less productive. Top Foods to Refuel: • Low fat chocolate milkshakes • Glass of milk and a banana • Bagel with lean protein like egg or chicken NOTE: • Don’t forget the folly calorie laden drinks – I want every calorie to make me feel full and sugar sweetened drinks of full fat lattes / cappuccinos can really affect weight loss • When exercising – make it count. Do a mixture of interval training and light resistance exercise for a real metabolic boost; this will assist with weight loss alongside your dietary changes Lucy Jones Tip for helping to maintain a

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healthy Weight: • The Department of Health stats that people who have been obese and lose weight, may need to do 60 – 90 minutes of activity daily to prevent weight regain! Therefore we need to build activity into your daily life in addition to taking regular exercise: – Using stairs (walking on the left of the escalator, not standing on the right) – Walking to shops – Cycling to work – Keeping up with regular housework and gardening all counts Info: Bodycraft Weight Loss, www. bodycraftweightloss.co.uk LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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A regular on red carpets around the world Asgar talks celeb hair creations. Words: Vernia Mengot

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UK based hair maestro who has worked his magic on scores of celebrities and dignitaries the world over making the front covers of several leading fashion magazines and item publications with his show-stopping and inspirational coiffures. Asgar’s distinguished celebrity clientele includes supermodels Cindy Crawford and Twiggy as well as Bollywood A List stars such as one of the world’s most beautiful women Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In this interview Asgar talks fame grabbing hairstyles, this season’s hottest looks and bridal hair.

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You’re based at the luxurious Daniel Galvin salon in Baker Street. How long have you been working there? I have been working at Daniel Galvin Salon for over 10 Years. Tell us about some of the most outrageous hair requests you’ve had? I’ve had some unusual hair style requests in my time. Once, I had to create poker straight hair to an Afro, that was a challenge. On another occasion, I had to create a Medusa hair-do for a fancy dress party.

I’ve had some unusual hair style requests in my time You are known as being synonymous with cutting edge and attention grabbing hairstyles. Tell us about some of the celebrity hair you’ve styled? I’ve styled the lovely Aishwarya Rai on a number of occasions, and one of my best memories was styling her hair for the red carpet premiere of her film Provoke. I also enjoyed styling Cindy Crawford for the cover of Harpers Bazaar in Munich. Deepika Padukone I did

Also known for some of the best red carpet hair, your clientele includes stars like Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan; who now has a wax work figure at London’s Madame Tussauds. Your hair creation was the inspiration behind this. Tell us more... I really enjoyed working on this project. I spent the whole day creating the hairstyle for Hrithik Roshan’s wax model. It was breathtaking, and we had some incredible moments together. You have also been a regular columnist for the UK’s leading national newspaper, Eastern Eye, targeting the South Asian Diaspora since 2005, promoting good hair care. What makes good hair to you? What makes good hair to me is having regular cuts and trims, using the right hair products, and not using harsh chemicals on the hair. I would also advise not using hair straighteners too often. Other than that having a good diet is very important.

What hair products do you recommend for flawless hair? Try and use the correct product for your type of hair as there are so many products on the market. Also, the most expensive products are not necessarily the best, so choose wisely and carefully. What’s your favourite hairstyle this season? My top tip for this season’s must-have hair style is something that is soft, curly, versatile and easy to maintain.

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for the red carpet premiere of Om Shanti Om, and actor Hrithik Roshan I styled for the IFA Awards, which he won best actor at.

What tips would you give our readers to achieve this season’s hottest looks? Hollywood and Bollywood are responsible for starting many hairstyle trends that have swept the globe year after year. Many of the styles you see celebrities wearing can be found in fashion magazines and at various social gatherings. What hairstyle would you recommend for a bride-to-be? My tip for a bride-tobe would be to create a contemporary hairstyle that is not too bold or modern. So what is your calendar like for the rest of the year? My calendar for the rest of the year is busy and I’m really enjoying it. What advice would you give to someone who wanted to break into the hairstyling industry? I think it is a wonderful career to be in. It’s very hard work, but if you’re dedicated enough, the rewards are great. There is no stopping where it can take you, for example the modelling industry, fashion world, film world and the music industry. Info: Daniel Galvin Salon, Baker Street LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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much I admire the work of this man. Ofosu, born in 1973 told me that he knew from as early as eight years old that one day, he was going to be a painter. Having completed his secondary education in the 90’s, in Ghana, Ofosu found himself still longing to paint and worked long hours in a poultry farm doing finance, while simultaneously studying under the tutelage of a local artist who encouraged his natural talent. In 2009, a portrait Ofosu did of his mother caught the attention of The Queen

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a magazine. This gave him the confidence to continue to pursue his dream while doing many different jobs to pay the bills including cleaning, construction and care work. At one stage, things started to close in on him as he lost his job and had visa issues. Eternally optimistic, Ofosu told me that it was at this stage that he realised that all of these things had to happen in order for him to establish as a professional artist. Now he is one of the most prolific artists that I know painting every single day. In his own words,

“Through all of these things, I am on fire now!” Are you continuing to work to support your art? I teach the kids art every Tuesday in a school for kids who have been expelled. That job has allowed me to buy all of the art materials that I need to continue my practice. Now the energy and the paintings are just getting bigger! People always ask me how I am surviving, but somehow, I am surviving and amazing things are beginning to happen. Apart from working on Tuesday’s, you paint the rest of the time? I paint every day.

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Morning and evening. That’s amazing Edward. I remember us exhibiting together in Ladbrook Grove and I know that since then, you have been involved in a number of group shows. Have you had any solo shows since? Yes, two solo shows. Did you sell any work? The first one, I sold one. The second show, I didn’t sell any, but most of those pieces have been sold now. What is your definition of success in art? My definition of success is when you are enjoying what you are doing.

By your definition of success, do you consider yourself to be successful? By my definition, I consider myself to be successful because of where I am. I am doing my work and I am enjoying it. I am totally in the work. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even consider myself to be a person! I consider myself to be like a bamboo tree. Or, like a flute! You know, once you surrender to this life, life takes care of itself. It knows what to do with the apple tree, it knows what to do with the banana plant, it knows what to do with the elephant. It is only humans who try to find out what to do with themselves. Once you surrender to life, somehow, life is much

more sophisticated than you! Life can take care of you. Those who surrender to life, become life, become the totality. The totality begins to shine through that person. For me, because I have surrendered to the process, I consider myself successful. If I were not to surrender, I would be a struggling artist, even if the world made me famous and gave me lots of money. Why? Because my art would not be authentic, it would not have that power of the whole. It would just be empty from my point of view. It would be without a soul. When you are total, then you know that you are successful. The art world being run by the upper middle classes and us as minorities are known to have difficulties in penetrating that world, is that something that concerns you in your practice? In the past I saw that. We would talk about art and galleries in London and potential spaces for African artists. But now, I realise that nothing can stop light from shining. I remember one day, I walked past this pond. There were about 20 small trees in the middle of this pond. Then the sun started shining and all of a sudden, all the trees had light on them. You see, light cannot be stopped. So when you are shining your light,

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When the fulfilment of what you are doing is in the future, then you are not successful. The reason is that unless that future comes, you are not going to be fulfilled. Therefore, when your fulfilment is in what you are doing now, then the future, whatever form it takes, does not really make you or break you. In terms of society, if you then become famous, that is a by product. My work will suffer if my fulfilment is in the future. If that is my focus, I cannot be totally what I do because my totality is based on my idea of having success that may come tomorrow. If my fulfilment and success is in what I am doing, then I am total. I am fulfilled.

no one can stop your light from shining. That is why Van Gogh is still considered great today. Even though society may not have given him all of the awards and fame. When you shine a light, it will have an effect on anything that it comes into contact with. Therefore, the idea that someone is stopping you from shining, is the idea that stops you from shining! When you know that everything is within you, then you know that you are the limit of yourself! Whatever you see, is the reality. Nothing can stop the light from shining. Darkness exists but when the light shines, it disappears. What is your ultimate

dream for your art? My ultimate dream is to use my work as a catalyst to help people to get in touch with themselves. When you are not in touch with yourself, you cannot be yourself and that is where you find fulfilment. I want to use my work to challenge people, to bring out messages and words. I want to make provoking statements through my work that will make people ask questions that will make people find out that they are not who they say they are! Info: For more on this interview, please visit Art Success at www adelaidedamoah.com Website: www. edwardofosu.com

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work in Britain. Info: room 44, www.vam. co.uk

til 13 May DAVID SHRIGLEY: BRAIN ACTIVITY British artist David Shrigley is best known for his humourous drawings that make witty and wry observations on everyday life. Trained as a fine artist, his deliberately crude graphic style gives his work an immediate and accessible appeal, while simultaneously offering insightful commentary on the absurdities of human relationships. This exhibition, his first major survey show in London, will cover the full range of Shrigley’s diverse practice. This extends far beyond drawing to

June – December V&A Illustration Awards 2012 The V&A Illustration Awards celebrate the best illustration published in 2011 with a display featuring artworks by the winners. Categories include best illustrated book, book cover, editorial illustration and student illustrator of the year. This year’s judges are designer Orla Kiely, broadcaster and cultural commentator Emma Freud, and V&A Director of Design Moira Gemmill. Judging the student awards are illustrator and last year’s overall winner of the Awards Laura Carlin, and illustrator Luke Best. Info: room 74, www.vam. co.uk

27 include photography, books, sculpture, animation, painting and music. Spanning the upper galleries of the Hayward Gallery, the show will also include new artwork and site specific installations. The exhibition is curated by Dr Cliff Lauson, Curator, Hayward Gallery. Info: www. southbankcentre.co.uk other things a successful series of illustrated travelogues using the pen name ‘Ya xing zhe’ or ‘The Silent Traveller’. The V&A will display selection of original illustrations and sketches from the Silent Traveller series and other books as well as designs and archival material which describe his life and

April- 20 May Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition The Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition presents the best of over 112,000 entries into the 2012 competition, from professionals to students from 171 countries across the globe. Set in the stunning Embankment Galleries, the exhibition offers visitors an extraordinary range of contemporary photography covering a wide range of subjects from photojournalism and documentary to fashion, nature, architecture and sport. Info: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA | www.worldphoto. org

til 15 August Migrations: Journeys into British Art Artists from the 50s and 60s who moved to the UK from the commonwealth, conceptual artists who considered themselves ‘stateless’ global citizens rather than tied any one

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til 9 September 2012 Beautiful Games

As the London 2012 Olympic Games approaches an exhibition about the science behind sport.

April – 9 November The Silent Traveller: Chiang Yee in Britain, 1933-1955 A display exploring the creative endeavours of Chinese artist and writer Chiang Yee (1903-1977) who came to Britain in 1933 where he lived and worked until 1955. During this time he wrote, among

place, and groups such as the Black Audio Film Collective, whose work sought to unearth the possibilities of being both ‘Black’ and ‘British’ in the 1980s, will show how British art has, directly or indirectly, come to reflect a much wider international stage over time. The exhibition will feature recent work by contemporary artists who use the moving image as a versatile tool for both documenting and questioning reality, including Zineb Sedira’s 14 screen installation Floating Coffins 2009 and Steve McQueen’s Static 2009, which probes ideas of freedom and migration through the potent symbol of the Statue of Liberty. Info: Tate Britain, Level 2 Galleries, Millbank, London SW1 | www.tate. org.uk

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How many hours of training does it take to win a gold medal? Will a shark skin swimming suit really make you swim faster? And where would you draw the line between fair play and downright cheating? Beautiful Games is a family-friendly exhibition created by Museums Sheffield in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University which answers these questions and many more. Info: www.vam.ac.uk

til 5 May Soul Sister This stunning musical tells the story of musical legends Ike and Tina Turner for the first time live on stage. Introducing Emi Wokoma as Tina Turner, this production is sure to take you through their electric first meeting and meteoric rise to fame through 1960’s and 70’s America, their turbulent marriage and Tina Turner’s thrilling re-emergence as an international rock star and icon. Experience all the greatest hits on stage, as you’ve never seen or heard them before. Featuring What’s Love Got To Do With It, We Don’t Need Another Hero, Simply The Best, Proud Mary, Private Dancer, River Deep Mountain High, Respect, A Fool in Love, Honky Tonk Woman, Steamy Windows and many more! Info: The Hackney Empire, www.hackneyempire.co.uk Musical Theatre Concerts

May - 3 Jun 2012 La Bohème Abanxaxhi This re-imagining of Puccini’s classic is set in the townships of present-day South Africa. Featuring a magnificent score played by an orchestra of marimbas and steel pans together with the world-class voices and extraordinary acting talent of the Ensemble. Info: £10-£34 ,Hackney Empire, 020 8985 2424, www.hackney empire. co.uk/isango

May - 3 Jun 2012 Aesop’s Fables A vibrant and moving new musical for all the family from 8 to 80 based on a brilliant script by Peter Terson. Inventive and beautiful choreography add to the atmosphere of this timeless tale where Aesop

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learns life’s lessons from the animals he meets on his journey to Mount Olympus. Info: £10-£34 ,Hackney Empire, 020 8985 2424, www.hackney empire. co.uk/isango

May - 3 Jun 2012 The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists A musical adaptation of

one of the most popular and influential socialist novels of the 20th century, set in an apartheid-era Cape Town of the 1950s. Emotionally charged with popular songs of the period and powerful songs of the Struggle. Info: £10-£34 ,Hackney Empire, 020 8985 2424, www.hackney empire. co.uk/isango

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29 Theatre Royal Stratford East presents a menu of ground-breaking performance giving audiences a chance to relive the passion of the songs and stories loved the first time around!

-2 June Come Dancing

Ray Davies’ hit musical returns and will take audiences back to the Ilford Palais in the 1950s for the story of a young girl’s short, brilliant, beautiful life and the twelve months that turned her life upside down.

-30 June The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come relives the tale of countryboy Ivan, who leaves his home in the Jamaican countryside and travels to Kingston, with his head full of songs and dreams of fame and fortune. But fortune is hard to find as Ivan is ripped off by shady record producers and corrupt cops. The Harder They Come features well known smash hits including ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, ‘You Can Get it if You Really Want’ and ‘007’. Info: Theatre Royal Stratford East, www. stratfordeast.com

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Moon on a Rainbow Shawl by Errol John

Port of Spain, Trinidad 1947. A story of shattered dreams and survival.

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Jun – 2 June Crying out Loud presents Petit Mal Wild physicality comes at you with nonchalant daring, on a stage littered with garage debris. Break-dancing and hiphop fuse with a Chinese pole, trampoline work and acrobatics. Petit Mal emerges from the Finnish underground, with a chaotic, adrenalised spirit ready to throw themselves at you.

til 26 May Belong Royal Court Theatre and Tiata Fahodzi present a new play by Bola Agbaje. Election lost, speeches made and controversy stirred, Kayode - a British MP and a self-made man – is hiding. He’s not even answering the door to the cleaner, and Rita is not going to start getting out the Hoover in her designer heels. Escaping the political heat in London, he flees to Nigeria. Once there, he gets caught up in a whole new power game. Belong is a co-production between the Royal Court Theatre and the British African theatre company Tiata Fahodzi is led by Artistic Director Lucian Msamati who plays Kayode. Info: Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS, 020 7565 5000, www. royalcourttheatre.com/ whats-on/belong,www. royalcourttheatre.com

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Petit Mal rocks. Dark humour reigns. “Remarkable…Every time this trio do something exhilarating, it is so undercut that it becomes the antithesis of the perfect drum-roll feat.” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian 4 Stars “This is Circus completely outside the box” Donald Hutera, The Times Info: www. cryingoutloud.org

til 19 May Ballet Revolution The Ballet Revolution is an explosive fusion of ballet. Including contemporary dance and hip hop from a company of supremely talented Cuban dancers and live musicians; they have already amazed Australian audiences and will perform for audiences in London this year for the first time. The outstanding live band will perform popular hits from Shakira, Ricky Martin, Beyoncé plus many more. Info: www.sadlerswells. com

May- 16 June The Suit

one man, two guvnors

In the dusty heat of a 1950’s South African township, a young worker returns home to find his wife in bed with her lover. The lover escapes, leaving behind his suit. The only revenge the husband takes is to instruct his wife to treat the suit as an honoured guest. But how long can she endure this cruel and pitiless sentence? Info: Young Vic, The Cut, London, www.youngvic. org/whats-on/the-suit

May- 2 June One Act Festival

The LOST Theatre Company has run the One Act Festival each year for the past 27 years. This event offers the chance for participants to air their work on the London fringe in front of an appreciative audience of industry professionals and friends. LOST is especially looking for directors and writers who are 27 years old or younger. The prizes will be for the Best New Writer, Best New Director, and Best Cast. The 3 winners will be offered the chance to run their winning work for 4 nights at LOST in August. Each show must consist of only one Act

and be between 20 and 45 minutes in length. Info: LOST Theatre Company, www. losttheatre.co.uk

til 15 September 2012 One Man, Two Guvnors Following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre and Adelphi Theatre, smash-hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 2 March ‘11 with a brand new cast lead Owain Arthur as Francis Henshall In Richard Bean’s English version of Carlo Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters, sex, food and money are high on the agenda. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancee’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Info: www.trh.co.uk

Msamati

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Lucian Msamati talks about belonging

takes role as

‘the foreigner’ AAgbaje play ‘Belong’ dverts for Bolage’s

are everywhere. So to find out more Lime caught up with the play’s lead Lucian Msamati, to talk politics and artistic direction. Thanks for taking the time out to talk to Lime, how are rehearsals going? They are fantastically intense; this is new writing so there is a lot of rediscovery and tweaking which is all part of the process. It creates a lot of magic from the page. We have to make the words live and breathe, that is where the handy work of a lot of brilliant actors comes in. I go home exhausted in the best possible way. Tell us about this play ‘Belong’ There are a host of great characters. It’s set in London and in the North East of Lagos. It follows the travails of ‘Kayode’ a British MP. After losing a controversial election, he decides to de-camp to Nigeria for a break. He finds himself embroiled in the goings on back home and spends a lot of time explaining to people that he is not an Englishman but a Nigerian. This is essentially the theme of the play, where does one belong? What excites you about this project? Many things, it is my first offering of as Artistic Director of Tiata Fahodzi. Secondly it is a wonderful serendipity of many lives crossing. It promotes the British African experience

and pushes boundaries.

Playing the lead and appearing once again at the Royal Court Theatre must be a big deal. Yes, not only do I get the opportunity to tread the boards at one of the leading theatre’s in this country, but I am also bringing my theatre company Tiata Fahodzi here, that is a great achievement. I hope we are saying that we here and a part of this great country. You recently took on the role as Artistic Director with the African theatre company Tiata Fahodzi, how is that going? Very well, I have always maintained that my role is to make sure we get rehearsal room within budget with as little political and bureaucratic interference as possible (laughs). The reality is art is about 3% and the rest is politics. In order to make sure great art happens, you have to do everything else. Have you had much influence over this production? I suppose I have in a sense that it Tiata Fahodzi commissioned. We have to ensure the writer’s vision is expressed positively and that starts in the rehearsal rooms. We are giving it 120% and having a great time doing it. I remember Bolage’s play ‘Off the Endz’ was gritty and real, how did you feel when you read this script? I was attracted to it because it was not what Bolage

Words: Jennifer Rock

The biggest thing that has happened to me professionally has been on African soil and there is a beautiful poetry to that is known for, there is no gun or knife crime. It is set in a world of privilege.it explores a different culture. Some people might say Bolage has sold out, but I say no, this will be diverse and interesting. Did you enjoy going back home to work on the TV series, ‘The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency? Yes I loved it. The biggest thing that has happened to me professionally has been on African soil and there is a beautiful poetry to that. I felt very fortunate. I have worked hard for those opportunities, passion and sweat can take you to the stars. I am sure you get asked this question a lot, what was it like working with Jill Scott? You’re right I do, it was great fun. Jill is quite goofy when the cameras are not rolling. I was impressed that both Jill and Anika Noni Rose was that America didn’t arrive

first, those people arrived into the room and America came second. We had the chance to meet the person. What do you enjoy from being an actor? I can’t think of any better way to live than to do what I love, not many people get to do this. People have to make choices based on the necessity or practicality of their situation. When people ask what I do, you sometimes get that sneer they think it’s not a real job. But the taxes I pay are very real. What process do you go through when preparing for a new role? Interesting question, I am always hopeful that there is enough of a distinction between the previous role and the new one. I step into that vulnerable scary place. I do research if it’s new to me. There is no formula I just dive in and see what comes out. What is next for you? There are some Tiata Fahodzi projects in the pipeline. But foremost I will go on holiday with my family and recharge the batteries. Info: Belong will be running from April 26th – May 26 at the Royal Court Theatre London. www. royalcourttheatre.com/ whats-on/belong LIME MAGAZINE 2012

IJennifer Holliday the original Dreamgirl on Broadway

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n this exclusive interview Lime magazine talks to

that was Effie Melody White. After of her appearance at the 12th Annual Celebration of Gospel telecast on BET, we got a glimpse into the life of a Broadway actress, recording artist and gospel singer. Jennifer believes that music has a healing power and after 15 years since recording her last solo project she talks about the next leg of her journey proving that her story and her music is a gift to her audiences. You were born and raised in Houston, Texas where you began singing at the Pleasant Grove Baptist choir when you later moved on to big things on Broadway in the Big Apple. Tell us about the transition? Well if you’ve not been over to the USA, Texas is flat land; there are lots of trees so then to go to New York being a big city. It’s very reminiscent of London; Broadway is very close to Piccadilly. It was quite a shock. The whole culture; the scene was different. Touring with “Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God.” must have been a benchmark in your career, how was that experience for you? That was very exciting for me I had a lot to learn in theatre you do eight shows a week. They taught me how to preserve my voice. It was exciting to learn, basically doing gospel music with a story; tell a story through a song.

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You went on to perform in Dreamgirls, on Broadway in December, 1981 where you played the musical role of Effie Melody White; how did you find getting to grips with her as a character? We were doing a workshop it [Dreamgirls] hadn’t been titled. My role, my character hadn’t been developed. I hadn’t done lot of acting. I did singing with interpretation of my eyes. It was all an amazing

So you’re working on two CD projects, what can we expect? I’m making on gospel, jazz love standards. It’s coming along; the music industry of course has changed. By the time I finish everything would have changed again. So I’m working independently.

experience, it took a year and half to put together. More recently Jennifer Hudson played the role of Effie in the screen version of Dreamgirls that went out in 2006. What did you think of her portrayal of the character? Well I think she did a good job in a sense that when they make movies it’s an adaptation to theatre or book. There’s a liberty to do a lot of things. They stayed true to things I done with Effie. You also performed the “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” with Jennifer Hudson at the 2007 BET awards, what was that like? That was the first time that I had a chance to meet her. That time I was meeting her was the same time I was going to work with her. It was emotional for both of us and we went on to do it again in 2009. As a recording artist you

Theatre is live and in the moment; concerts are live and in the moment so out of these I’m best at home.

must spend a lot of time in the studio. Tell us about some of the musical artists you have worked with... Well basically I’m slowly getting back into the music. 1991 was my last album, ‘I’m on your side’. They just re-released that in the UK, for the anniversary collection. I started that with doing a bit of gospel and r’n’b. What would you say is your biggest influence in life? I would say my biggest influence in music would be Aretha Franklin. I grew

up listening to her pretty much my whole life. In theatre having to do eight shows a week, my voice changed a little bit, my voice got better and a lot more depth. Then I began to learn about other artists I had never heard off. Jazz artists like Ella Fitzgerald. Since Broadway, you’ve gone onto performing all over the world with the leading symphonies and received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from The Berklee College of music, what does this mean to you? That meant a lot; I went straight from Baptist choir to the stage. I went to college for only a quick second. And I never got a chance to do it. I’ve always stressed how important education is; education in music. It was very important to have some affiliation in education. What do you prefer being on stage or on screen?

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Acting, it’s nice, and you don’t know if you did a good job until it comes out. You have to trust the director if they were pleased. Unless you’re a major star you get to see the dailies. Theatre is live and in the moment; concerts are live and in the moment so out of these I’m best at home. It’s live in the moment you know by the audience response and connect with that. That’s even opposed to just recording in the studio.

In this generation of music which artists reminds you most of when you first started out in your musical journey? I look at instrumental course; theatre. I would say Ledisi would be the closet to where I am in terms of this generation compared to my generation. In terms of emotion, transferring raw emotions it would be Adele. But I’m just saying in terms of raw emotion being able to come through. What does this year have store for you? Well the biggest thing I’m going to do this year is Effie in Dreamgirls- this summer. This is quite an amazing task that would be a miracle in its self. I’m over 50. I’m really happy and excited for that, a few people from the UK have said that they’re flying over. Info: For additional information on BET’s Celebration of Gospel, go to BET.com/ celebrationofgospel or follow on Twitter: @ BETGospel LIME MAGAZINE 2012

May’s new

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music releases

Bob Marley Soundtrack

This is a little late since the soundtrack is already out but this is to make sure people get their copies. The film Marley is apparently a brilliant look at the life of one of the most influential artist’s period. This film is particularly important because it is the only documentary that has been given the green light to use intimate family footage. Anyway aside from that the soundtrack to that movie is out now so make sure it becomes part of your cd collection-(forgive the bias). Rita Ora ft Tinie Tempah-RIP This young lady has in a short period of time gone from a prospective talent to

someone who can seriously consider taking on the likes of the UK’s very own Jessie J. A step too far-no I do not think so-she has Jay Z’s Roc Nation backing her and Jay Z appears to be taking a personal interest in her career. Her first single with DJ Fresh Hot Right Now was a huge commercial entrance and now she follows this up with RIP featuring another brilliant UK name-Tinie Tempah. The single is just as catchy as Hot Right Now and was written by none other than Drake (you might know him). Released 7th May. Delilah-Breathe Delilah real name Poloma Stoecker is very likely to be the next UK sensation blessed with a tellingly emotive voice that allows her to emit a certain sensual melancholy in her words. Breathe is an absolutely brilliant single that certainly brings that tingle down the spine and it has a sound that is quintessentially UK particularly when that rolling drum beats kicks in. Her album ‘From the Roots

Skitz ft. Roots Manuva, Rodney P, Engine Earz, Darrison+ Solo Banton Skitz returns to the affray with this multi faceted audio gem. Produced alongside the mighty musical scientist Engine-Earz who is imminently destined for greatness, the track encompasses two of Skitz’s trademarks –low end theory and cream of the crop emcees and vocalists. Originally from the Sticksman album; ‘Never’ has been refixed

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Up’ is destined for a release in July but in the meantime push the volume up to full and Breathe! Released 14th May Wretch 32 ft Ed Sheeran Hush Little Baby We go UK again and feature two of the HOTTEST names right now in the scene with

Wretch and Ed Sheeran. Wretch is officially going stratospheric (have you seen him in the adiddas advert?). Here he teams up with Ed Sheeran on this single off his acclaimed album and it sees these two talents do what they do brilliantly-Wretch drops telling verses and Sheeran sings a killer hook and chorus (no wonder he received two Brit awards). Look out for the remixes of

and revoiced, replacing the sampled chorus with the sweet vocals of Darrison and the additional verse from the dulcet tones of Mr Manuva. Its almost come full circle; Roots has not penned a tune for Skitz for a while and this one complements Skitz’s long-time co-hort and godfather of UK rap - Rodney P to a tee. To say this is rap royalty is not an understatement. This is a tag team to be reckoned with. Uncompromising lyrics alongside heavyweight production. Most importantly Skitz does not follow fashion. He’s always carved his own niche, throwing a sidelong glance at current trends and possibly

So it is another month of releases and Lime will try and point you in the right direction. The music industry churns out new releases at such a high volume that anyone would do well to know about all of them so this list is just a small but biased fraction of the releases that we want you to look at, ostensibly sampling some of the best UK talent that there is on offer. this single on the 27th May there is a brilliant drum n bass version. Released 20th May. Other releases to look out for in May • Damon Albarn- The Marvellous Dream • The brilliant Paloma Faith with Picking Up The Pieces • Jessie J ft David Guetta – Laserlight.

a quick musical salute. This is a big tune with a massive array of talent all coming together in a show of unity and strength. All comfortable within themselves and showing a passion for the music they love and creating a huge sonic tour-de-force. Info: Produced by Skitz and EngineEarz, Label: DRAGON DROP, Release Date: 7th MAY

99 Problems? Words: Semper Azeez-Harris

– not Rita Ora!

Ngo from wannabes

owadays artists can

to stars in the blink of an eye but even by those rapid standards, Rita Ora’s rise has been amazing. Her feature on DJ Fresh’s ‘Hot Right Now’ has been banging down the doors of commercial radio and her next release, ‘RIP’ features Tinie Tempah and is catchy like bird flu. Now signed to Jigga’s Roc Nation she counts Jigga and Drake as friends and has acquired a celebrity boyfriend in the shape of Rob Kardashian. While she is undoubtedly going to become regular of the gossip columns due to her high profile lifestyle it must never be forgotten that she is a great singerproof was an accappella performance of her forth coming single RIP during the interview-totally brilliant. Evidently fun loving and charismatic, Lime got some time with the UK sensation. How are you Rita what has your week been like? My week has been crazy I was at the studio all night by myself I was in my zone and I was on the piano and I came up with

something and then I found out it was ten and I needed to come for the interviews!

King to Eric Clapton to Bon Jovi and when I listened to this music it just gave me a good feeling.

Firstly I wanted to ask about family and if they helped shape your wish to be a singer. No one in my family is into music they like music they are fans of music but I think it came from my father’s collection of cd I just used to listen to them he used to have a big collection of artists from BB

Were they happy that their daughter was pursuing such an unpredictable career? My family just wanted me to be happy and so they saw that music made me happy so they were with it but they just did not know what to expect they had to pay for the tuition for Sylvia Young – I never realised how hard my parents worked until I left and that is when I realised that my mum worked really hard every term to pay my fees it was like two or three thousand pounds a term and that was something she did for FIVE years!

You know what getting signed to Roc Nation is like one of those things where your dream just turned into reality?

How did attending Sylvia Young help? Sylvia Young is such a great school and it is a room full of talented people and all with the same dream It is a place where there is healthy competition – it’s not like Fame – it is a theatre school but it is just really good at specialising on your talent-the teachers focused on what you were good at so for me they knew I was a singer and they helped me to push that. You auditioned for the Eurovision but you backed out why? I just said I am a singer, a writer and true artists and one day if it is worth it – if I am worth it someone will notice and I just had to take that mind-set because I just felt that the path of

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Rita Ora on her love of music and being signed to Roc Nation

the Eurovision was not going to lead me to where I wanted to go. I am not knocking the Eurovision because I am from Kosovo and we just got our independence and so we have finally got our own song but personally it was not for me. And how did the Roc Nation end up knocking on your door? It happened when an A&R from London who knew me from a while back and she saw me at a show on Camden and she asked me what I was up to which was just writing really and she told me to come to her office tomorrow and I took my demos just in case. She had called up a guy that works with Jay Z and she said we have this girl that I think you will be really interested you should check her out-they liked me and was called out to New York where it all started and I was eventually signed to Roc Nation. Lastly what has the experience been like with Roc Nation so far? You know what getting signed to Roc Nation is like one of those things where your dream just turned into reality? I am very lucky to have a label that believed what they signed – they never told me to be anything other than the person they discovered which was Rita the singer. They told me to take as long as I wanted to find myself and I think I have found myself. Info: Twitter: @RITAORA Website: www.ritaora.com LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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May Marcus Miller

Grammy Award-winning artist Marcus Miller returns to London for a one-off special concert at the Royal Festival Hall produced by Serious in association with Jazz FM. Having worked as both a performer and producer with artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Mariah Carey, Elton John and many more, he has also toured with his childhood idol, Miles Davies and produced his landmark ‘Tutu’ album. For more than 20 years, Marcus enjoyed a musical relationship with R&B legend, Luther Vandross. Since the mid-1990’s he has toured as a solo artist and in 2001 his album M2 (“M-squared”) won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. In recent years Marcus has turned his attention to composing for films such as House Party and Boomerang. Info: Starts promptly at 7:30pm and there is no support act or interval. Southbank Centre, www. southbankcentre.co.uk

, 20-22 May Jay Z and Kanye West: Watch the Throne European Tour After the phenomenal success of their chart topping album Watch the Throne, a 35 date sold out, critically acclaimed US tour and hot on the heels of their huge success at the 2012 Grammy Awards, winning the award for ‘Best Rap Performance’ (for their track ‘Otis’), the duo’s collaboration ‘The Throne’ will embark upon a European tour that will visit arenas in the UK,

Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Belgium, Germany and Ireland. Info: O2 Arena, London | www.livenation.co.uk

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June Nicki Minaj ‘Pink Friday’European Tour

Brown and is known for mega tunes like ‘Black and Yellow’, ‘Rack City’; will be performing tracks from his new album ‘Careless World: Rise of The Last King’ at the indigoO2 in May. Info: www.theo2.co.uk

May Keith Sweat and Kut Klose

June French Montana Stay Scheming Tour Recently signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy Records, Moroccan hip hop, rap star and founder of Cocaine City Records, French Montana will be playing at indigO2 this June. His music evolved from the Bronx where his mixtapes and DVD’s propelled his rap career to an entirely new level. See him perform the mega track ‘Shot Caller’ featuring Diddy, ‘Red Light’ and ‘Hell On Earth 2k11’. Info: www.theo2.co.uk

US hip hop star Tyga who has worked with the likes of Lil Wayne and Chris

Awarded a MOBO for Best Africa Talent back in 2011, Wizkid returns

Man’ has lived up to the hype. Info: www. o2shepherdsbushempire. co.uk

May Estelle R&B singer Estelle will take to the stage to perform tracks from her brand new album ‘All of Me’ live at the indigoO2. Info: www.theo2.co.uk

May Tyga

Young money rapper will perform at 15 cities this year and will begin her trek on June 8 in Stockholm, Sweden. Dates also include London’s Hammersmith Apollo, Wireless Festival, V Festival and T in the Park. The tour which is In support of her upcoming Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded release; will be one of the most highly anticipated and groundbreaking tours of 2012. Info: www.venues. meanfiddler.com, www. ticketmaster.co.uk

June Wizkid

May Wretch 32 Notching up an impressive list of fans such as Adele, Nicki Minaj and Liam Gallagher, ‘The Metaphor

to the UK to headline at the Hammersmith Apollo with his ‘Starboy UK Tour’ brought to you by cokobar.com and his record label Empire Mates Entertainment. Having collaborated with TInie Tempah and Akon, he is due to release his 2nd album ahead of concert this June. Expect the likes of Afrobeat sensatisons like Skales and Banky W, to grace the stage with him. Info: www.venues. meanfiddler.com

-17 June Lovebox The festival destination for London’s music, fashion and art lovers, will be spreading a decade of love on its return for an epic tenth year to its cultural home in the East End. A musical extravaganza beyond belief. Headliners include Holly Johnson, Hot Chip Friendly Fires, Kelis and Azealia Banks. Info: www.lovebox.net

-24 June 2012 Olympic Games: Radio 1 Hackney Weekend Tinie Tempah has been added to the bill for the BBC’s biggest ever free live music event which is part of the Olympic celebrations. He will join Leona Lewis and Plan B along with over 100 UK and international artists, bands and DJs performing in front of 100,000 music fans over two days. Info: www.london2012.com

July One Love Peace Festival This year’s One Love Peace Festival takes place on Sunday 15th July at London’s Mabley Green; a summer music event showcasing artists and icons of music like Diddy, Rev Run, Chip, T-Pain, Bunny Wailer, Barrington Levy plus many more. Info: www.originalonelove. com

Jul Madonna 2012 World Tour Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sites including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America and Australia where she has not performed in 20 years. The tour will stop in 26 European cities including London, Edinburgh, Paris,

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Milan and Berlin. Info: Hyde Park, London | www.livenation.co.uk

FABRICLIVE 63 Treleased Digital

he first officially

Soundboy mix, FABRICLIVE 63 perfectly captures the carnival spirit of the label and its parties. From drum n’ bass to dubstep, dancehall to garage, via excursions into house and beyond FABRICLIVE 63 showcases the Digital Soundboy crew’s ability to bring together myriad genres and styles in the freshest way possible and create a pure partystarting selection. Mixed by Shy FX, B.Traits and Breakage, each separately choosing their favourite tracks before working on the mix together in the Digital Soundboy studio, FABRICLIVE 63 features a mix of exclusive dubs and upcoming releases from the Digital Soundboy family; tracks such as Zed Bias’ ‘Heavy Water Riddim’ and Dismantle’s ‘Warp’, classic anthems like Shy FX’s ‘Original Nuttah’, and the unexpected such as M.A.N.D.Y vs Booka Shade ‘Body Language’. An inspired selection that will put a smile on many a face

and a bounce in your step, FABRICLIVE 63 ducks and weaves its way across the musical spectrum, and like the label itself, refuses to be pigeonholed. Launched in 2005 by original ‘90s Jungle pioneer, Shy FX, Digital Soundboy quickly established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting labels, its quality over quantity ethos making it a standard bearer for the UK’s world leading bass music scene. With a back catalogue that includes some of the biggest club hits of the past ten years, including tracks from Skream,

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Benga, Redlight and Jess Mills, and a reputation for throwing the biggest parties around, Digital Soundboy’s position in dance history is assured. Today the label’s roster of Shy FX, Breakage, B.Traits, Youngman, Dismantle and Stamina MC are all

successful artists in their own right, but first and foremost Digital Soundboy remains a family, one that plays, parties and produces together and together continues to break new ground. Info: www. digitalsoundboy.com

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What time is it Donaeo?

Uthe kings of the UK

I think the thing that has kept me at the fore front of the scene is the willingness to experiment. Words: Semper Azeez-Harris

“It’s Big to the Ben!”

Donaeo talks music, aspirations and suffering with ADHD ndoubtedly one of

underground scene with the 2008 bangers: Devil in A Blue Dress and African Warrior, Donaeo once again assaults our senses with his next smash, Big Ben, a high octane and aggy bit of UK funky. Of late the producer, song writer, singer and rapper has been showing his vocal prowess with a number of U-tube covers where he gets all RnB. “I have always sung” he attests to those of us that are more used to his bars and hooks-”we go party ard!”But Donaeo is at his core an interesting mix of versatility and experimentation which allows Donaeo to “keep pushing the boundaries”.

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It just means I am a bit hyper-active and I have to do a lot of exercise to calm me down (but I have never needed medication) -also things and emotions can be more intense for me. When I am making music, I am always searching for that track that creates that intense love for a track. It sounds like it actually helps you when creating music It does but sometimes with the ADHD I can work too hard-I also need to chillout! Let’s talk about your single. Big Ben is the first single from my third album which is coming out in July. There were a few tracks that I could have chosen but my friends wanted me to go with this. You seem at home on any genre so what can we expect of this album? The album will be basically what I usually do – if you want things like Party Hard it will have those dance elements but there will also be a bit of a RnB vibe.

This year you have been dropping a lot of music where you are singing. I have not really been trying to push the singing more it is just that the listeners have always chosen the more rap dance orientated tracks I do. I have always sung really but I am not that fussed about whether people like me more rapping, I just make my music. I know you have a home studio how has that helped? It is extremely beneficial for me right now, say for example was doing a mix-tape and they were like they needed this and they needed that I can do it because I have my home studio I can work until whenever. The other benefit is when it comes to ideas I am in the comfort of my own home which makes it easier for me to be creative. It must help with your writing-indeed I noted you have been behind some of the big hits. Yes it does help me write as well and yes I have

helped write tracks like On My Own (20011) and Light Up The World (2012) for Yasmin and What You Talking About? (2010) with Ms Dynamite. Obviously music is the main factor but how else do you keep yourself at the forefront of the UK music scene? I think the thing that has kept me at the fore front of the scene is the willingness to experiment. Every underground scene comes and goes and now that funky has gone quiet I am not afraid to make some UK hip-hop very soonand that is what keeps me relevant. Lastly what else have you got in the pipeline apart from the album? I have a Jack Beats collabo coming out on the 17th May and another collabo with Foreign Beggars and a collabo with Artful Mark [Artful Dodger] as well. Info: Website: www.donaeo.com Facebook: www.facebook. com/donaeomusic Twitter: @donaeo BB Pin: 2852A4D9

Eis the Swedish born

Words: Semper Azeez-Harris

dwina Johnson aka EJ

singer who has managed to storm the UK scene with absolutely no promotional work. Her first single Mama I’m Gonna Sing (which was remixed by the dj of djs, Pete Tong) borrows from deep blues, has a toe in country music whilst still being a definitely contemporary track-it would get even an elderly man with arthritis and two left feet up and dancing. Radio and U-tube was consequently hooked purely on the strength of the brilliant single – a brave move whichever way you look at it. While the UK is only staring to get acquainted with this likeable and rather gorgeous singer LA and Atlanta are already aware with EJ being signed on a development deal to write songs. With a definite hand in all that she wants to become EJ’s second single Bangers and Mash (which has already gained airplay on 1xtra amongst others) again showcases EJ’s brilliant

voice which belies her tender years and suggests a person that has seen or experienced more than most of her age. Catching her after a busy day she lets me know that plans are afoot for her continued onslaught on the UK scene but she cannot let me know too much but no worries on that front she was a joy to talk tosomeone I could definitely Lime with. What have you been doing

today? Nothing much I am organising-well involved in something that is just about to happen with a lot of really cool people so it is exciting. Wait a minute what’s with all the Iluminati secrecy-expand! I can’t say anything but they all want to do it but I cannot even a give clue so sorry [sighs] Your father is Cuban he must have had an effect on you musically? He had a BIG effect on my music-in terms of Cuban music it is very guitar based but also in Cuba we either go into very Afro or very Latin music and so you can get very native afro beats or Latin with that guitar vibe coming through. Did your family push musicality? Not necessarily push but growing up, music was a way of expressing yourself and if you were not good at it people would get angry because it was like dis-respecting music-it’s like if you are going to get up there and perform then you better be good! I understand you play instruments. I do play instruments I play the guitar and the piano

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EJ we want you to Sing Sing

and I am self-taught-my parents really encouraged me at a very young age. I have chosen not to play as yet because it sometimes better to let people concentrate on one thing at a time and so with this album and the first single that came out it was very much about concentrating on me from a vocal perspective. So let’s get onto now, would it be fair to say that you have burst onto the scene from literally no-where? Well I have been doing music for such a long time but it was just one of those things where I was just involved with a lot of people who believed in my art and they have just allowed me to do that without me having to do anything else and until they felt that I was ready to go out and basically meet people and introduce myself and my music. Why is it only now that you are coming to the fore? Everything just falls together I just have people around me that I feel that they are the right people to help me to get to where I want to be and you just trust people to put things in place. The other thing is I worked such a long time on this album and that was the main thing that took most of the time I wanted the album to be a true reflection of my influences and me.

Lastly how will you insure that music does not make you a victim as it can sometimes do? Within music it is one of those businesses where you see a lot of things really quickly and you need to have grounding to take things in your stride. I am very much aware of what is going around me and I keep grounded through family and friends. Info: Twitter: @ejupdates LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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not that the weather is giving as anything to go on, so here are some of our picks from May. Looks like staying indoors in a warm and cosy cinema might just be the best thing to do anyway... The big one is obviously ‘Men in Black 3’. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones return, this time joined by Josh Brolin and Nicole Sherzinger. It’s an eclectic cast, but from the trailer we think Brolin might just steal this movie with his impression of Jones. May also sees the start of Cannes, and the film that kicks of the French film festival will also be getting a theatrical run here. ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Bill Murray. It looks fantastic, but we know very little else about the plot.

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if you are a fan of Chris Rock. This is probably his most accomplished screen performance to date, and the director has more than a hint of Woody Allen to her work. Perhaps it’s just those glasses though? Mel Gibson makes a controversial return to the big screen with ‘How I Spent my Summer Vacation’, although I think we all know how he spent it...

expect them to deliver. ‘Piranha 3DD’ is the provocatively-titled sequel that sees more carnivorous fish taking large chunks out of bikini-clad teens. The last one was actually fun, so perhaps this can get us laughing if nothing else. The Lucky One

Dark Shadows

Two Days In New York

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If none of that takes your fancy then you could try two films that are certain to deliver just what you

Also we’re pretty sure Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have perfected whatever formula it was that they have been working on for years now. There’s an all-star cast on board for ‘Dark Shadows’, including Michelle Pheiffer, Eva Green and (shock, horror) Helena Bonham Carter.

Couple more things to keep an eye on. First up Zac Efron in ‘The Lucky One’ from the writer of ‘The Notebook’. Worth noting if you are dragged along to see it by a partner... there is only one thing they have in mind with this film. Finally if you want some old-fashioned laughs, check out ‘America Pie: Reunion’. All the gang are back, and they are all a lot older. Unfortunately, it also makes you realise just how old you are as well.

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Stud life had its UK premier at the BFI’s London Gay Film Festival, also making it the only UK entry. Director Campbell X gives the film an air of realism also making it her first feature film debut. But do not assume that is an exploratory of coming of age film about being gay, instead it promotes the issues that gay Londoners face which include the strains upon relationships, close friendship and everyday life. It possibly gives you an Time 2 Shine Gospel Talent Quest Time 2 Shine Gospel Talent Quest are inviting Christian singers and rappers to submit video auditions online for their chance to join a new fourpiece music act. Described as BET’s Sunday Best meets X-Factor, Time2Shine is TV’s number one Gospel talent show and returns for its second series hosted by television favourite, Josie D’Arby. The show will be shown on Sky TV with a number of high profile judges putting the contestants through their paces including MOBO Award Winning Artist Guvna B, and Comedian/Radio Personality, Angie Le Mar. The winners of ‘Time2Shine’ will receive

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Review: Stud Life Words: Jennifer Rock It might sound clichéd, but the trials and tribulations of love, life and relationships in the film ‘Stud Life’ are not too dis-similar from any film you’d see in mainstream cinema. And hopefully with the right level of funding and backing this film might be the one to look out for. Cambell, Stud Life

inside into the world a stud, if you’re unsure about (LGBT) terminology, according to Wikipedia a stud is a ‘dominant lesbian, usually butch, typically dresses more masculine, and enjoys “masculine” activities’. It is here that (T’Nia Miller) who plays JJ does an amazing job of transforming herself into a much believable character taking on the persona and vigour of a young black lesbian stud.

JJ and Seb (Kyle Treslove) a gay man who is always looking for love in all the wrong places are best friends, but when JJ takes on a relationship with the beautiful Elle (Robyn Kerr) their friendship is tested, so the question is does love conquer all? My verdict, I enjoyed the film which had a very realistic story line, boasts an impressive soundtrack

and is shot entirely in London which adds that familiarity for British audiences.. The characters were very well drawn and you soon learn their backstories. So without giving too much away, there might not always be happy endings in life, but this film does indeed give you a realistic and intriguing one.

New DVD a top management contract, the opportunity to produce an album, a music video, a 7-day vocal training week in Spain, a website, and an international tour at the Barbados GospelFest. A massive jump start towards a fantastic career in the Gospel music industry. Auditions are open until May 18th, so register and submit your video today on the Time2Shine website, www. time2shineministry.com. Info: Time2Shine will be broadcast on Sky TV in June http://www.facebook.com/ T2SMGospelTalentSearch http://www.twitter.com/ T2SMinistry

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May Fun In The Big

Town Fun In The Big Town an Old School Hip-Hop Documentary DVD by Bram Van Splunteren will become commercially available for the first time ever after more than 25 years. Based on hip-hop when artistry in the game was still at its centre; This essential, fast-paced documentary shows hip-hop from just about every angle, and approaches its subjects with a journalistic sobriety and respect rarely given to this oft-misunderstood art form and culture, even to this day. It presents worldwide superstars and aspiring rappers, dancers and beatboxers on an even

playing field, reminding us that rap was once a wideopen game for anyone with talent to grab at the brass ring of fame. Info: For more information, visit: www. bramvansplunteren.nl LIME MAGAZINE 2012

CLUBS Lime Rating: Release date: 4 May Beauty and the Beast 3D This might seem like an odd choice to at first. A 3D re-release of a classic Disney animation that was out on blu-ray no more than a few months ago. So why is it our film of the month? Beauty and the Beast is still one of the finest animated tales ever put on screen.

The care and attention taken in every frame of the film is apparent for all to see. What makes this release stand out is that the same level of care has been taken in transferring the film into the 3D format. The visuals are spectacular, using a combination of the hand-drawn style as well subtle computer assistance. The characters are beautifully designed, from The Beast to the talking

teacups. Then there are the musical numbers, and it’s no understatement to say that they are among the best that Disney have ever produced. Kids will love this, even if they are frightened by some of it. It’s what makes these films so great after all, and grown-ups will have a wonderful time as well. An absolute corker, made even better.

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The Raid Lime Rating: Release date: 18 May Starring: Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ryhian We feel spoilt this month. Here is the film that has had us salivating ever since the bombastic trailer dropped late last year.

Indonesian martial arts star Iko Uwais finds himself part of a botched attempt to take down a notorious criminal kingpin. Trapped with an ever-dwindling number of SWAT team members, there is only one way out. FIGHT! Welsh director Gareth Evans follows up his previous hit ‘Merantau’ with a blistering film that has rightly been taking the festival circuit by storm.

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The fights are incredibly brutal, some of the best put on film. Bones are broken and characters dispatched with gusto, all to an amazing soundtracks with matches the action on screen perfectly. Uwais looks like a normal guy, which makes his exertions here even more appealing. The genre has been poorly served by an overuse of muscle-men and

terrible CGI, here is is kept real in every sense of the word. The premise itself is simple, and some viewers might find the violence excessive, but you really aren’t going into this film blind. Now that you know what it’s about, surely you want to see it? I know I want to watch it again and again. It’s just that damn good.

Safe Lime Rating: Release date: 4 May Starring: Jason Statham A generic looking Jason Statham vehicle with a basic premise and rather bland title. This must be a forgettable little movie, right? WRONG! Safe is probably the best and most originally directed movie of this type that we can think of. The plot sees grizzled formercop Statham taking on protection duties when a young girls life is in danger. What follows is a manic series of action sequences and utterly bonkers dialogue which has its tongue firmly in its cheek. Statham has great fun essentially playing himself. The brand is now strong enough to be parodied by the man himself, and he is fully in on the joke. The neat and economical direction is perfect for the material. It keeps you on your toes and keeps you guessing just how far the film will go in terms of an effective send-up. The answer is all the way. Bravo.

must admit this was

narrow down some of the best wedding films felt impossible. So I have put it down to my top ten, to avoid going on forever. In no particular order I have shared what I think are a combination of romantics, tear jerker’s, films with both cringe worthy and laughable moments along with a bit of cheese. Bridesmaids (2011)

Plot: Bridesmaids tells the story of two BFF’s whose friendship is put to the ultimate test; when thirty something Annie’s (Kirsten Wiig) life is turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honour role in her best friend Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding. In this outrageously funny film Annie finds herself leading the ensemble of bridesmaids down a hilarious and wild ride along the road to the big day. Favourite funny moment: There are too many moments where you’ll be holding your gut to prevent it from falling off while laughing. One favourite of mine would be the bridesmaids on board the flight to Las Vegas for Lillian’s bachelorette party. Muriel’s Wedding (1994) Plot: Muriel’s wedding is one of my favourite ultimate chick flicks! I love this film because it oozes cheese and plenty of ABBA songs. Starring Toni Collette as Muriel Heslop, she spends her days alone in her room dreaming of her wedding day. Muriel has never had

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Top 10 Wedding Films a date. But when she steals money to go on a tropical vacation she meets a wacky friend, changes her name to Mariel, and lives life to the full. Tear jerker: Poor Muriel is ousted by her old high school friends on Vacation. My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) Plot: Julia Roberts stars in this romantic comedy which tells the tale of falling in love with her best friend Michael (played by Dermot Mulroney) after he announces he will marry someone else, Roberts becomes jealous and tries to win her man back. Spoiler: prepare for karaoke by Cameron Diaz and lots of cheese. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) Plot: Toula Portokalos (played by Nia Vardalos) a 30 year old Greek women working at her family’s restaurant is almost ‘past her sell by date’, with her traditional family making a fuss over her meeting a “nice Greek boy” and getting married. She swallows her pride and takes things into her own hands landing into the lap of the perfect guy. Except he’s not Greek. What to expect: Expect lots of things that remind you of having a big family, see Toula as she battles with her culture, heritage and family over her big day!

Bride wars (2009) Plot: In this undoubtedly funny film, best friends lawyer Liv (Kate Hudson) and school teacher Emma (Anne Hathaway) dream of having their perfect wedding at the Plaza Hotel. But when both of their men propose, war begins! Prepare for: Lots of kick-ass catfights and competition between the brides- to –be; where we see them taking each other on in a bid to have the best wedding. Father of the bride (1991) Plot: Steve Martin plays Dad in this fantastic film; a remake of the Spencer Tracy classic. We see George (Martin) acting as a nervous farther who just doesn’t want to let go of his little girl. Lots of funny moments as we see the wedding preparations take shape. Verdict: A real sweet family movie! Bride & Prejudice (2004) Plot: Based on Jane Austen’s classic tale; Pride & Prejudice, this Bollywood remake is the perfect ‘hens night in’ film. Starring the beautiful Aishwarya Rai as Lalita Bakshi in India, we see her fall in love with tough nut to crack- Mr Darcy, after her mother is eager to find suitable husbands to marry her four daughters.

Surprise: Performance by Ashanti Made of honour (2008) Plot: A great romantic comedy starring Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan. Tom (Dempsey) and Hannah (Monaghan) have been best friends for ten years. He’s a serial dater and she hasn’t found her Mr. Right. When Hannah gets engaged, she makes Tom her ‘Maid of Honour’ but when his feelings for Hannah surface, he attempts to stop the wedding and win her heart. Why you’ll love it: Watching Tom’s attempts to stop the wedding are very comical, with his interest in Hannah’s happiness a real tug at your heart strings.

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27 Dresses (2008) Plot: Katherine Heigl plays serial bridesmaid Jane, who has been a bridesmaid 27 times. Known as the friend who never says no, she helps plan her friend’s weddings, secretly dreaming of one day marrying her boss who she has fallen for. Jane meets Kevin (James Marsden) a cynical writer who is attracted to her, who also sees an opportunity to boost his career. In the same week her sister arrives in town and snatches her man, no guesses there! Jane has to plan the wedding. Favourite scene: Seeing all 27 wedding dresses on Heigl. Why did I get married? (2007) Plot: OK so it’s not quite a trip down the aisle. But this is definitely one of my favourite Tyler Perry movies to date. In this big screen adaptation of Perry’s stage play about the trials of marriage expect lots of laughs, tears and a showdown at the dinner table. I love: the cast which includes Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba and many more. LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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Could you foster? TCare Fortnight, the

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Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and attract potential foster carers. This year’s campaign will run from the 14th to 27th May and see fostering services hold events and highlight the urgent need for more foster carers across the UK.

About foster care Fostering is about looking after other people’s children when they are unable to remain with their own families. Foster care provides a safe, secure and stable environment for these young people. Fostering is a way of providing a family life for children who cannot live with their own parents. It is often used to provide temporary care while parents get help sorting out problems or to help children or young people through a difficult period in their lives. Often children will return home once the problems that caused them to come into foster care have been resolved and that it is clear that their parents are able to look after them safely. Others may stay in longterm foster care, some may be adopted, and others will move on to live 36 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

Foster Care Fortnight 2012 independently. There are different types of foster care, they are: • Emergency – where children need somewhere safe to stay for a few nights. • Short-term – where carers look after children for a few weeks or months, while plans are made for the child’s future. • Short-breaks – where disabled children or children with special needs or behavioural difficulties enjoy a short stay on a pre-planned, regular basis with a new family, and their parents or usual foster carers have a short break for themselves. • Remand fostering – where young people in England or Wales are “remanded” by the court to the care of a specially trained foster carer. • Long-term and permanent – not all children who cannot return to their own families want to be adopted, especially older children or those who continue to have regular contact with relatives. These children live with long-term foster carers until they reach adulthood and are ready to live independently. •“Family and friends” or “kinship” fostering – this is where children who are looked after by a local authority are cared for by

people they already know. This can be very beneficial for children, If they are not looked after by the local authority, children can live with their aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters or grandparents without outside involvement. • Private fostering – where the parents make an arrangement for the child to stay with someone else who is not a close relative and has no parental responsibilities and the child stays with that person (the private foster carer) for more than 27 days. Although this is a private arrangement there are special rules about how the child is looked after. The local authority must be told about the arrangements and visit to check on the child’s welfare. The assessment process to become a foster carer requires you to undergo several checks and meetings before you can be approved. This includes: • Local authority/trust • Medical • Criminal record A selection of references would also need to be provided and the timescale of the assessment process can take between three to six months depending on your availability.

Who can foster? Foster care is a professional role and will require carers to work as part of a team to achieve the very best for all the children and young people cared for. All children in foster care will be looked after by a local authority and the foster carers will work in partnership with the local authority to provide this. The foster carers may also work with other professionals such as therapists, teachers or doctors to help the child to deal with emotional traumas or physical or learning disabilities. It is best for children to live with foster carers who reflect and understand the child’s heritage, ethnic origin, culture and language, and fostering agencies need carers from all types of backgrounds. Can you provide? • A spare room • Full-time availability as a main carer • Experience living/ working with children. • Provide care to children and young people for a few days, weeks, months or years depending on their needs.

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I’m single; do I have to have a partner? Yes. People do not need to be married to become a foster family – they can also be single, divorced or cohabiting. Gay men and lesbians can become foster carers. I have a criminal conviction, can I still foster? Many people who have made mistakes in their youth go on to become very understanding parents. However the nature of your offence would have to be discussed. Violent or sexual offences, unless committed at a very young age, will exclude you. How will fostering affect my other children? Only you can be the judge. They will be included in the assessment process and meetings will be held to discuss the impact of fostering on all family members post approval. Are foster carers paid? Foster care is a professional role; therefore carers will receive a fostering allowance for the child’s

-05 June Queens Jubilee The Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrates 60 years of the Queens reign. Celebrations will be held across the UK to honour the event. The bank holiday will be a day off for most people, and the official Jubilee weekend will see thousands gather at the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. Info: www.thamesdiamond jubileepageant.org

keep. This will increase as the child gets older and will usually cover food, clothing, household expenses, pocket money, travel fares and holidays. Foster carers are classified as self employed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). All foster carers must have adequate house, buildings and contents insurance and comprehensive insurance for their cars. You must inform your insurers of your intention to foster. What age limits apply? You have to be at least 21 years old and although there is no specific upper age limit we will consider your age against the age of child you could care for. Support for foster carers

July – 12 Aug 2012 Olympic Games London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948. London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris after four rounds of voting. The successful bid was headed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe. Info: www.london2012.com

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There are various organisations that can offer help and support foster carers throughout the process: • They can attend groups where they learn about the needs of children coming into foster care. • Alongside this, they receive visits from a social worker. • The social worker will then prepare a report that is presented to an independent fostering panel, which recommends whether this person/ family can become foster carers. • Training does not stop when a person becomes a foster carer. All carers have an annual review and any training that’s needed to ensure they are suitable to continue fostering. • Training is linked to the training and development standards for foster carers set out by the Council for Workforce Development (CWDC) which have to be met by the end of first year of fostering. There are slightly different expectations for family and friends carers and short break carers. • Some carers also take a national qualification such as an NVQ level 3 Caring for Children and Young People.

Sept 2nd Ugandan UK convention The theme of this year’s convention is ‘Aspiring for sustainable prosperity‘. The event promises to be the largest Diaspora-led conference and will bring together the Diaspora, intellectuals, policymakers and business and industry leaders to confer on issues pertaining to the promotion and exchange of information, research and expertise in order to achieve sustainable prosperity for every Ugandan. Info: Troxy, 490

About adoption Adoption is a way of providing a new family for a child when living with their own family is not possible. It is the assumption of full legal and parental responsibility for a child. The child becomes a full member of the adoptive family.

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Fostering Q&A’s

Fostering is different from adoption because when a child is in foster care, the child’s parents or the local authority still have legal responsibility for them. But when a child is adopted, all legal responsibility for the child passes to the new family, as though the child had been born into that family, and the local authority and the birth parents no longer have formal responsibility for the child. Info: Foster Care Fortnight 2012 takes place from Monday 14 to Sunday 27 May. For further information on fostering and adoption please visit http://www.barnardos. org.uk, http://www. couldyoufoster.org.uk, http://www.baaf.org.uk

Commercial Road, London E1 0HX | www. ugandanconventionuk.org

vember The Black Youth Achievement Awards The Black Youth Achievements are proud to highlight the true face of youth with their 4th annual awards ceremony. The BYA Awards aspire to be the UK’s premier ceremony of recognition for young people of Black Caribbean / Black African heritage and will be back again this November.

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May Altered States of Somalia An evening of poetry and prose from two emerging writers of Somali origin – Warsan Shire and Diriye Osman. The descent of Somalia into civil war in the early 1990s and the subsequent waves of migration that followed created some of the most travelled, adaptable people in the world. African Writers’ Evening presents Warsan Shire and Diriye Osman, who read poetry and prose that have a shared heritage stitched within them. It’s a heritage of shapeshifting, migration, being the outsider, and survival against all odds. Hosted by Nigerian poet and playwright Inua Ellams. Info:

& Shura, James Riley, Salena Godden, Conrad the Scoundral and Sonority Turner. Info: 7pm, Bedroom Bar, 62 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AY. www.onetaste.co.uk

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05 African Writers’ Evening – Diriye Osman by Oliver Hickmet

7:45pm, Blue Room of the Royal Festival Hall

May Poetry on the Water Patience Agbabi reads a part from her new project, The Canterbury Tales Revisited. Includes readers from Greenwich Poets plus a few open mic spots. Info: 7pm, Greenwich Yacht Club, 1 Peartree Way, Greenwich, SE10 0BW, http://www. poetrylibrary. org.uk, www. greenwich yachtclub. co.uk

-08 Jul The National Shake the Dust Weekend Shake the Dust is a national celebration of the power of spoken word. This year teams of talented and inspiring young people will compete in the country’s biggest national youth slam final at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Teams will perform poetry based around the Olympic and Paralympic games. Shake the Dust is all about bringing together young people from different parts of the country and giving them a voice that would otherwise be unheard. Info: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, www. shakethedust.co.uk

July- 25 November Shakespeare staging the world.

May

OneTaste Sunday Show OneTaste Sunday presents an evening of live music and poetry from Hiatus

Patience Agbabi- Poetry on the Water

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This year the World Shakespeare Festival will run concurrent with the London 2012 Olympics

and The British Museum is staging an exhibition that will explore the world of Shakespeare. In collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company; the exhibition will provide unique insight into the emergence of London as a world city, seen through the innovative perspective of Shakespeare’s plays. Info: www.britishmuseum. org

til November World Shakespeare Festival The World Shakespeare Festival is a celebration of Shakespeare as the world’s playwright. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, it is an unprecedented collaboration with leading UK and international arts organisations. Globe to Globe it will bring together productions from a hugely diverse array of countries. This major international programme enables thousands of students and teachers from countries such as China, Czech Republic, India, South Africa, Ukraine and Vietnam to take part through international collaborations, conferences and learning events. The World Shakespeare Festival is supported by BP, as Founding Presenting Partner, and by the National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor and Arts Council England. Running between April and November this forms part of the London 2012 Festival, which is the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad, where leading artists from all over the world come together in a UK-wide festival in the summer. Info: www. worldshakespearefestival. org.uk

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ery Friday- Saturday The Euro Disco Club at Bunga Bunga This month Bunga Bunga will launch The Euro Disco Club; The Eurovison Club will offer its own unique variation on the European pastiche downstairs, being entirely dedicated to The Eurovision Song Contest. The walls will be covered with memorabilia from this annual institution and karaoke is the order of the day, with guests having the chance to belt out ABBA and Buck’s Fizz hits on a stage, hoping to make it into the ‘The Nul Points Hall of Fame’. A Eurotrashinspired fancy dress box will offer enough flares, spandex and lamé to keep revelers entertained and dancing until dawn. Info: 37 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3BA. www.bungabunga-london. com, info@bungabungalondon.com

ery Sunday BRAZIL BRASILEIRO A night where you can get a true taste of Brazil, packed wall to wall with the very people that gave birth to the sound of samba. Forró is the dance for everyone and its infectious friendly atmosphere continues to make Sundays one of the most special evenings in the capital.

Info: 5pm-Midnight, Parker Street (Corner of Drury Lane), Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5PW, www. guanabara.co.uk

May 10:10 with Junior Jack & Kid Creme 10:10 returns on Friday 4th May as part of Egg’s Birthday weekend featuring Junior Jack & Kid Creme playing a 10 hour set. From ‘E-samba” to “Make Luv”, Italian-born but Belgium based, Junior Jack is one of House music’s most enthralling talents and returns to London to air selections from his forthcoming new album.. See you on the dance floor. Info: 10pm-10am, Egg London, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N7 9AX. www.egglondon.net

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June Groove Odyssey presents Masters at Work

May Afrobeat Sundays Choice FM’s Golden boy DJ Abrantee also known as the Prince of Afrobeats promises to deliver the Best in Afrobeats on the Decks at the indigoO2. Info: www.theo2.co.uk

May Paul “Trouble” Anderson’s All Star Charity Fundraiser

May EGG BIRTHDAY: BERLIN BERLIN As part of its Birthday weekend, Egg hosts the 5th in the series of its popular Berlin Berlin party. For a number of years now Berlin has been the hotbed for clubbing/DJs and music – and Egg bring you a slice of the German capital’s happenings with top German DJs, cabaret performances, decadent decor and surprises galore. Expect the madness, chaos and no more than

over the last 30 years in the UK and beyond. Our unsurpassed line up welcomes all party people to get down and ‘boogie any way ya wanna’ across four rooms of the best dance music in the world. All the DJ’s and Artists performing at this event are playing for Free to raise awareness and money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Help raise funds at Ministry of Sound for Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson’s All Star Charity Fundraiser for MACMILLAN Cancer Support. Info: 20th May, 9pm -3am, Ministry of Sound 103 Gaunt Street SE1 6DP, www.ministryofsound.com, www.club tickets.co.uk

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the organised fun that we’ve become accustomed to for this event. DJs flown in from Germany’s capital representing the contemporary sound of present day Berlin, include the undoubtable German Queen of techno, Monika Kruse, classic tech act – Kaiserdisco and the up and coming CJ Hartmann. With many more to be announced...Also expect the divine decadence of a 1930’s Tanzbar in true Egg style, with exotic cabaret performances in the Apothecary from the flamboyant and fabulous drag act, Johnny Woo and friends. There will also be impromptu happenings throughout the evening and expect the unexpected in true Egg style Info: 10pm - 10am, Egg, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, N7 9AP. www.egglondon.net

Paul “Trouble” Anderson’s All Star Charity Fundraiser celebration brings together all creeds and colours of House and Dance Music

On Jubilee Sunday 3rd June, Groove Odyssey returns to the Proud2nightclub, with the second in our series of House Legends parties. This time we welcome our very special guests, the world renowned Masters at Work, Louie Vega and Kenny Dope Gonzalez from New York. They will be playing a 4-hour set fusing the very best in soulful house old & new, together with some of their MAW classics so don’t miss this massive reunion – with full support from Bobby & Steve, Groove Assassin and DJ Leo! This Groove Odyssey party is going to be another amazing event guaranteed to be a sell out! Info: 10pm-7am, Proud 2, The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX, www.grooveodyssey.com LIME MAGAZINE 2012

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London’s legendary DJ n Sunday May

of London’s club DJ’s and artists across the last three decades come together to celebrate the legendary master mix DJ and club pioneer, Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson’s immeasurable contribution to UK dance music and to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, at Ministry Of Sound. Taking over the whole club from 9pm, the unsurpassed UK line up includes artists such as Jocelyn Brown, Robert Owens, Reel People, Lisa Millet, Rose Windross (Soul II Soul) and DJ’s such as Danny Rampling, Phil Asher, Kid Batchelor, Zepherin Saint, Frankie Foncett and of course, Paul ‘Trouble’ himself. So where does this legendary story start? Born in East London, Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson grew up in children’s homes all over England, becoming a keen sportsman. His natural athleticism and immense passion for football saw him go on to play for Tottenham Hotspurs, Charlton and Middlesex County’s youth squads as well running for Haringey. As well as sports Paul enjoyed music and was a

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major dancer in the clubs, pre-mixing days, and he is still dancing in the DJ box, having been known to hurdle over the decks for a boogie down before jumping back just in time to cue the next record! Paul started off DJ-ing in the early Sound System days, and was also a soundman, who followed the Chicken, Scrap Iron and Fat Man Around systems around. Paul’s uncle ran a reggae sound that converted into a soul sound, called Troublefunk and this is where he acquired his stage name “Trouble”. At this time he meet DJ pioneer and one of the founders of Kiss FM radio, George Power, who asked Paul to play alongside him at the legendary jazz funk sessions at Crackers. Paul was the first black DJ to play in Soho in 1979 and he then went onto blaze a

trail in the London music scene, developing highly acclaimed seminal sessions of early electro, boogie, jazz dance, hip hop, soul and any new dance sound at what became historic clubs such as Crackers, Spats, The Embassy, Global Village and the Electric Ballroom. He played the best tunes during the rise of each genre: Reggae, Soul, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Disco, Electro, Hip-Hop and then House. “I left school and went to the Electric Ballroom and all these boogie tunes I heard Paul Trouble playing, well he was the guy that set me on my path” Femi Fem (Young Disciples & Supperclub Musical Director) “I used to play upstairs at the Electric Ballroom and I would sneak out whilst playing a long jazz record and go and listen to Paul playing early electro tunes. He is one of the most important people in London club culture, and Soul II Soul and all that stuff came off the back of Paul Anderson and lets not forget that. He’s an original boogie man, playing material that’s very dirty,

very bouncy - real shuffle, and the girls love it and boys feel good around it” Gilles Peterson, Radio 1/ Brownswood By the mid 80’s he was championing his ‘Trouble Funk’ sound and bringing his exciting dance music style to the capital’s underground warehouse scene. ‘For me, Paul “Trouble” Anderson is a musicologist who has touched most peoples lives whether they realise it or not. Over the years we’ve had many a close and deep conversation about life and our love of Man Understanding Spiritual Information Clearly (MUSIC). His DJ-ing is an extension of his prolific dancing days in the 70’s and I like many followed suit. His mentor was Trevor Shakes, another predecessor DJ dancer, who along with Dez Parkes invited Paul to spin at the quintessential Spats’ boogie night in the early 1980’s. I first came across Paul like many of my generation at the Electric Ballroom on Friday’s in Camden circa 1982. Paul’s mixing and blending back then was

fledgling pirate radio station, Kiss FM and found the prospect of promoting dance music on-air an exciting one, going on to hit new heights of creativity and skill. His incredibly accurate technical skills, perfect clean mixing, and all-action DJ style, made the music come alive and inspired all those that heard his shows and who have come after him.

inspirational especially dropping tunes like Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘Riot In Lagos’. I’ve seen many DJ’s (who are now considered icons) listen and imitate Paul and spin their heads like Linda Blair of the Exorcist as they try to read the label of what he’s playing. His shows on the pirate and then legal Kiss FM are legendary as are his residencies at Dance Wicked, Legends, The Wag and The Loft... well you had to be there. As a young black teenager of his era, he made many of us feel we had hope to achieve as he rose to unimaginable heights in the music industry, so much so that promoters would have Paul’s name on their flyers to boost their event without his permission! Above and beyond any DJ he is my inspiration to do what I do now and he is the only man I know back in the day who could mix, drink his brandy, dance and DJ and churps a woman... all at the same time! Genius!! There is only one Trouble In D Mix!!’ Fitzroy Da Buzzboy In 1985 he joined the

‘Paul and I were chatting outside Kiss FM in ‘88 about how the scene was moving and I remember this so clearly. He said to me way back then “It’s all about the mixing, I’m gonna be a mixer”. It probably took another 2 years before I really understood that statement and by then Paul was way ahead of the pack. He had it down! He mixes like no other - it really is a part of him, a natural body reaction. Paul doesn’t just mix, he recreates. He naturally and seamlessly turns 2 tracks into a totally new sound. For the countless times he’s taken me on a journey and held that beat, he’ll always have my love, friendship and respect. God Bless you ‘Trouble’ Roy The Roach During the late 1980s Acid House era, Paul was head-lining at the massive Sunrise, Biology and Back to the Future raves, and was also resident at Love at the Wag, Solaris and Enter The Dragon at the Park. Paul was the first UK DJ to play in Italy, and was the regular resident at Angels of Love (Napoli, Italy). Paul was one of the founders of Kiss FM, London’s first legal dance music station. His hugely influential Saturday Night 9pm-11pm Live “Exclusive Advance Dance Mix Show” on Kiss FM (1990-1999) was sponsored by Sony, Levis, Vestax

and Stussy. Paul launched and nurtured amazing residencies at legendary clubs such asTrouble’s House (Legends) and The Loft (HQs, Camden Town - London’s best mid-week club which ran for 10 years with special appearances from DJs Tony Humphries, Louie Vega, Kerri Chandler, Norman Jay, CJ Mackintosh Grant Nelson and Dave Camacho, Marshall Jefferson, Gusto, and singers Kathy Sledge, Ultra Nate, Jocelyn Brown, Adeva, Loleatta Holloway (RIP), Joi Cardwell, Kathy Brown, Carol Sylvan, Andrea Mendez, Amira, Mone, Jean Carne, Crystal Waters, Kenny Bobien, Gerideau, Arnold Jarvis, Shawn Benson (RIP), Leroy Burgess and Stephen Granville. His huge support in breaking vocal stars includes amazing artists such as Michael Watford and Barbara Tucker, and hits such as “Closer Than Close” by Rosie Gaines and “Get Up” by Byron Stingily. Paul continues to play Guest DJ sets on the world’s more discerning dancefloors, and strives to always bring more to the table in dance music. “Some of my greatest memories are of The Loft parties in Camden, and whenever Paul played and plays today you always feel a kind of magic in the air. You can see it on the faces of people he brings together.” Robert Owens “If you wanted to hear upfront, unreleased, dubplate, acetate pressure in the house, it had to be The Loft & Paul Trouble Anderson. It wasn’t about the labels to him, it was all about the rhythm, the beats, the arrangement and particularly, vocal tracks. He has this kind of way of weaving together two

vocal tracks, layering them, mixing between them, and this technique is his article signature. And when ‘Trouble is in the land’, one of his catch phrases you know it’s Trouble time.” Marcia Carr, Da Vinyl MC Paul’s musical achievements include compiling Classic House Mastercuts 2; Remixing Nomad’s No 1 hit, ’Devotion’ and Junior Reid’s No 1 in Jamaica, ’One Blood’ as well as remixes for Blaze, Pet Shop Boys, Soul II Soul, Thelma Houston, and Byron Stingily, and a Live Mix “Trouble’s House” album on R2 Records

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I try to go against the grain in a lot of the things I do and not just for the sake of it.

He has also enjoyed close links with the fashion world, compiling the music and playing at Julian Macdonald’s show at London Fashion week and for Chanel at Milan Fashion week. He worked for Italian Fashion TV for 2 years, and has also been photographed for Italian Vogue with Giorgio Armani. Now in his 37th year of DJing, he is still going strong with nights such as Loft Reunion, Trouble’s House and Back to My Roots and still refusing to be labelled. His current projects include, setting up his own record label ’Troubled Soul Records’, mixing his own artist album with his own songs, as well as writing a Biography and ‘Pauletry’ Paul’s take on poetry! His reputation for delivering fantastic music coupled with creating a great atmosphere for a friendly and happy crowd continues to unite and inspire clubbers and music lovers alike. As an Artist, Paul has a restless soul and the dedication to carry on championing Dance music at present and in the future. Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson is a true dance music original who’s written the book on how to do things his way. Info: Twitter: @ TroubledSoulLtd LIME MAGAZINE 2012

COMEDY

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-05 May Gina Yashere As part of the E4 Underbelly series, Join Gina Yashere for a show that is full of hilarity and joy. Info: E4 Udderbelly Southbank, Southbank, London, SE1 8XX

-12 May Hannibal Buress Cool, confident and intelligent, American comedian Hannibal Buress generates laughs with his minimalist delivery, absurdist logic and hyperexaggerated anecdotes. Don’t miss this brilliant show from the former 30 Rock writer and favourite at Edinburgh, Montreal and Melbourne Comedy Festivals. Info: 7.45pm | Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NE | www. sohotheatre.com

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til 5 May Pam Ann The alter-ego of comic Caroline Reid, Pam Ann returns to the West End for more candid, caustic and

outrageous stand-up. Pam Ann is the world’s most indiscreet air stewardess, with tales of mid-air high jinks that will make you blush. It’s high time you put your seat in the upright position and joined the club. Info: 8pm, Tues-Sun, Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, Somers Town, London, WC1H 0AH

May Mrs Barbara Nice Mrs. Barbara Nice – Stockport mother of five – is worried that we are living In a world of ever diminishing friendliness where we keep our selves to ourselves, heads down afraid to catch anyone`s eye. She wants us all to stand proud, be open and look the world right in the eye – or we won`t feel the benefit! Expect a friendly, inclusive atmosphere with home truths, great timing and unique comic insights into the human condition. Info: www.stratford-circus. com

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May Quincy’s comedy lounge Quincy’s Comedy Lounge brings you the ‘Raw Edition’- top rated comics will bring the house down. Sunday nights with Quincy don’t get any funnier. Info: www.stratfordcircus.com

May Universal Allstars of Comedy BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL starring Kane Brown, Eddie Kadi, Owen Lean, Axel, Slim and Lateef. Info: www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

May A Touch of Class

2012 Affinity Arts Entertainment returns with the UK’s No1 Comedy & Music showcase; a fusion of the best in musical talent with the UK’s finest comedians to give you a night of non-stop entertainment. Comedy from Mr Fraiser – The Real McCoy, Kevin J – Male Comedian Of The Year 2011, Slim - Male Comedian Of The Year 2010, Felicity Ethnic – Queen Of Comedy and Kane Brown – Sunday Comedy Club. Plus live performances on the night. Info: 7.30pm, www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

May Andi Osho at E4 Udderbelly Andi Osho’s stand-up show is a brutally honest dissection of the perils and pitfalls of dating. You’ll know Andi from TV shows like Live At TheApollo (BBC1), regular appearances on Mock The Week (BBC2) and Stand Up For The Week (Channel 4). Info: 7pm, E4 Udderbelly Southbank, Southbank, London, SE1 8XX

winning, multi talented true legends of comedy for a night of top quality entertainment. These true professionals have been at the top of the entertainment game for over two decades. The line up includes Curtis Walker, Felix Dexter, Felicity Ethnic, Mr Fraser and Robbie Gee. Info: 8pm, www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

-22 June Michael Winslow - The Man of 10,000 Voices As seen and heard in Police Academy, Family Guy, The Simpsons and many more, Michael Winslow comes to the E4 Udderbelly following his total sell out at the Edinburgh Festival 2011.

a golden masterpiece, the most hilarious Jamaican comedy to hit the theatre scene in years. This year the king of comedy Oliver Samuels has written and co-directed his first play as a gift to Jamaica in its 50th year Independence. Oliver Samuels takes the serious donmanship issues that has affected the island over the years and makes it into a hilariously funny play. Get ready for foot stomping, belly grabbing... uncontrollable laughter.

Info: 8pm, Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ. Tel: +44 (0)20 8985 2424, boxoffice@ hackneyempire.co.uk, www.hackneyempire.co.uk

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July The Comedy Olympics Affinity arts present a night of non-stop laughter from Slim, Axel, Jamie Howard, Quincy, Kane Brown, Kae & Funbi. Info: 7.30, www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

The original vocal artist of the 20th century, Winslow can imitate the impossible using only his voice. Whether it’s Jimi Hendrix playing the guitar, or a special treat for Star Wars fans, Michael is the master of vocal gymnastics and a true comedy star. Don’t miss! Info: 9pm, E4 Udderbelly Southbank, Southbank, London, SE1 8XX

-22 July ‘Who a Di Don’ ‘Who a Di Don’ staring Oliver Samuels and Audrey Reid is set to be

June The Giants of Comedy Join the multi award

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ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE!

Marriage is a three ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring, suffering.

. I asked my wife, “Where do you want to go for our anniversary?” She said, “Somewhere I have never been!” I told her, “How about the kitchen?”

There are two times a man does’nt understand a woman, before marriage and after marriage!

. Bad Teddy recently explained to me why he refuses to ever get married. He says “the wedding rings look too much like miniature handcuffs.....”

A successful husband is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man!

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. A man never worries about his future until he gets a wife!

A man will pay $2.00 for a $1.00 item he wants. A woman will pay $1.00 for a $2.00 item she does not want!

When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: either the car is new or the wife.

Man is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished.

Married man live longer than a single

man, but married man are lot more willing to die!

If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, who do you let in first? The Dog of course...at least he’ll shut up after you let him in!

. A woman has the last word in any argument. Anything a man says after that is the begining of a new argument.

. Any married man should forget his mistakes because there is no use in remembering two

people the same thing.

. When a newly married couple smiles, everyone knows why. When a ten-year married couple smiles, everyone wonders why.

. Before marriage, a man yearns for the woman he loves. After marriage, the “y” becomes silent.

. What is the difference between a marriage and a war? A marriage is a war in which the enemies can sleep together!

How well do you know your partner?

Relationships can be very puzzling as we all know. Take celibacy, for example; this can be a choice, or a condition imposed by environmental factors. While attending a special Marriage Awareness Weekend in Doncaster, 46 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

Yorkshire, England, Nicky and Riley listened to the facilitator intone, ‘It is so very important that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.’

name your wife’s favourite flower?’

He turned to the men and asked, ‘Can you each

Thus began Nicky’s life of celibacy.

Riley leaned over, touched Nicky’s arm gently and whispered, ‘Self raising, isn’t it?’

. To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little. To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all !

. A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he does’nt. A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change and she does.

. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

. Men wake up as good looking as they went to bed. Women somewhat deteriorate during the night.

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