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10 How to do the sights differently Reckon the London tourist highlights are an overcrowded nuisance? Think again. We show you how to see the sights from a different perspective

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Scouted //Secret Cash////////////////////////////////////// Machines of London//////////////////////////// CHARLOTTE STREET//////// No, we haven’t lost our marbles and headed to the Med to find a suitable cash machine because we’re sick and tired of the rain. Instead, we’re featuring one of our favourite London roads: Charlotte Street. Full of restaurants and bars, but far enough from Tottenham Court Road to get you out of buying a round at The Fitzroy Tavern when its card reader is broken. Or so we thought. Bank of Cyprus UK has a Lloyds TSB-branded cash machine smack dab in the middle of Charlotte Street. Perhaps due to its name and expectations of the ATM dispensing Euros and seafood, it doesn’t suffer from overuse. Do you know of a secret cash machine in London? Let us know on Twitter @ScoutLondon #secretcashmachines

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LONDON Antigone National Theatre Closes Sat Jul 21 South Downs & The Browning Version Harold Pinter Theatre Closes Sat Jul 21 Henry V & The Winter’s Tale Hampstead Theatre Closes Sat Jul 21 The Physicists Donmar Warehouse Closes Sat Jul 21 The Two Most Perfect Things Riverside Studios Closes Sat Jul 21 Being Tommy Cooper Old Red Lion Closes Sat Jul 21 The Only True History Of Lizzie Finn Southwark Playhouse Closes Sat Jul 21 Chicken Trafalgar Studios Closes Sat Jul 21

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Home stretch for Olympic Torch It has passed through the hands of 8,000 people, travelled as many miles over 70 gruelling days, through wind and rain that would have broken the spirit of lesser receptacles, and now, finally, the Olympic Torch is approaching its home stretch. The (sort of) eternal flame will arrive in London

on Saturday July 21, and pass through all 32 boroughs on its way to the Olympic Stadium, where it will arrive as part of the Opening Ceremony on July 27. Its seven day journey through the capital will start in Greenwich, travelling to Waltham Forest on July 21. It will then go from Redbridge

to Bexley on July 22, Lewisham to Wandsworth on July 23, Kingston to Ealing on July 24, Harrow to Haringey on July 25, Camden to Westminster on July 26, and Hampton Court to the stadium on July 27. For full route details, visit london2012.com/ torch-relay

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Tyler James Musician

Let’s go to the pub. Scout’s buying – you pick the location. I’ve got to say The Hawley Arms in Camden – it’s my local. I spend so much time there, it feels like home. Seems a sensible choice. We’re getting hungry. Know any good places to eat? The Canal Café Theatre. It’s tucked away in a little area behind Paddington, heading towards Little Venice. They make the best bacon sandwiches with good coffee. What are your favourite outdoor spots? I am one of those people that, if I have a day off I won’t be inside.

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What in London inspires you? Everything in London inspires me! The buildings, the sky, the people, the Underground. No two days are the same, so I always find something to inspire me. My first visit to London was in 2009 and thanks to that I made the artwork London#06. It enabled me to continue with my personal art project, Ciudades Que Inspiran (Cities That Inspire).

What’s your favourite part of London? The river walk from Hungerford Bridge to Tower Bridge, stopping at the centre of Waterloo Bridge and looking out from both sides – at night, especially. How important is London in your work? Very! Every time I return to Spain I have new energy and new

I love going to Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park. And where do you get your shopping fix? I would automatically walk to Covent Garden and go to Fred Perry, because I love it. Or I would walk around Camden Market or Portobello Road; I like the street markets a lot. What is your favourite music venue in London? My favourite venue is the Jazz Café in Camden. It’s just got such a good vibe. I performed there with Amy [Winehouse – James’ friend for years]. It’s good to perform in because it’s quite small and people are right there in front of you. What’s your secret London tip for Londoners? Walk as much as you can. I never get lost because even when I was younger I would go for really long walks. In London there is so much to do, it has a special atmosphere and you get a piece of that if you walk around. Amy’s Dad says I should be a cab driver because I know the all streets.

inspiration for work. As a result of this, I decided to move to London permanently. What’s next for you? I love working in London and am excited about living here. I’ve also got some exciting web-based projects on the horizon. See more at: danielodesign.es

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After finishing as a runner-up on The Voice, working with coach Will.i.am, Tyler James signed to Island Records and has since been working with the likes of Guy Chambers – Robbie Williams’ former songwriting partner. He performed at the BBC’s Hackney Weekend and is currently writing a new album, scheduled for release before Christmas. Born in Canning Town, James now lives in Camden.

The great Olympic escape By Amy Lamé

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I love travelling on London’s buses, mainly because it’s easy to earwig on other people’s conversations. Yet my eavesdropping has ground to a halt – because my local bus stop has been closed in aid of the Olympics. Or, more specifically, because my neighbourhood has been turned into an Olympic media transport hub. So they’ve shut the

bus stops. Makes sense, right? On the other hand, if I wanted to travel to the Olympic Park via ground-to-air missile, my journey would be hassle free – or would have been if it weren’t for those pesky people who live in the Newham tower block where the missiles are stationed. How dare they question the MOD on the decision to house 20 tons of explosives on their roof? Honestly. Perhaps the new Emirates Air Line cable car will get me where I want to go? Not unless I am interested in travelling from one

remote area of London to another. The Emirates cable car is kind of like Emirates the country: sounds glamorous, but once you’re there it’s just desert. Barclays Cycle Hire was once the city’s hippest mode of transport. I refuse to call them Boris Bikes because it was former Mayor Ken Livingstone’s idea. Like most good things in London, Boris has claimed it as his own invention. But bicycle helmets off to him for sorting the Barclays sponsorship. Not only is London now awash with naff Olympic sponsors’ logos; we’re also lumbered with a fleet of two wheelers that publicise a high street bank so toxic the bikes should be subjected to the congestion charge. Except if you live in west London. In fact, I’ll be getting out of the city for the Olympics. I’m taking my show, Unhappy Birthday, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In preparation for the journey, I went to Mile End Road to get roof bars fitted on my battered Ford Ka. Watching two blokes fit a roof rack on a hatchback in the pouring rain is perhaps the finest entertainment east London will see this summer. Book now to avoid disappointment; nearest tube Stepney Green. Amy is on holiday for the next two weeks. She returns with Edinburgh musings on August 7.

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Ushers at the Royal Opera House chatting during a performance of Kenneth MacMillan’s The Prince of the Pagodas ballet: “Working here is like eating cake every day it’s bad for my health.”

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Cake. And tea. The restaurant rogue that is Oliver Peyton has taken the very American idea of bottomless drinks and given it a boldly British twist. Endless tea for two and a cute heart-shaped Victoria sponge to share at Peyton and Byrne at the National Café at the Royal Academy is just a tenner.

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n case you haven’t noticed, The Olympics are coming to London. Like many Londoners, it’s something I’ve been ignoring. I don’t live in east London, I am not athletic, and I’ve never met Sue Barker. But the ‘ignorance is bliss’ approach has become increasingly unblissful. I anticipate waking on July 27, watching the opening ceremony on TV, and then realising I won’t be able to move from my sofa for the next three weeks. Not because my eyes will be glued to the box, but because I won’t be able to get anywhere. There are lots of schemes and information services set up to help Londoners get around the city this summer. My favourite, the Get Ahead of The Games Twitter feed (@GAOTG), is a university degree in the bleedin’ obvious. “Large crowds expected to attend road events during the Games” and “The London Underground, Overground and DLR will be affected during the Games” are typical twit tweets. Where’s the useful info we actually need, like “Tips on avoiding Italian backpacks in Leicester Square”? I do, however, applaud them for posting the cycling and walking plans of the entire cast of Shrek the Musical. Super helpful.

Do London differently The relatives are visiting and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re desperate to see the sights. You, of course, know that the attractions are often crowded and usually best avoidedâ&#x20AC;Śor are they? Behold the Scout London guide to adding a fresh twist to the tourist hotspots

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The South Bank

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Touristy and crowded it might be, but the South Bank is lovely regardless – and an essential stop for any visitor. Rather than just walking the popular eastern stretch around the London Eye and Southbank Centre, why not follow the river down to Bankside, where the likes of Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe sit among a labyrinth of streets swimming in sordid London history? Bankside used to be a hive of bars, brothels, bear-baiting pits and, erm, theatres – all the entertainment deemed too unseemly to operate across the river, within the old Elizabethan city walls. Much of it was built over long ago, but a keen eye can still find signs of the rough and ready past. A narrow alley just past the Globe leads to Bear Gardens, site of the last bear-baiting arena; the original location of the Globe is marked on Park Street, near restored Shakespearean theatre The Rose; the notorious Clink Prison is now a museum; and the legendary Anchor Tavern – from where Samuel Pepys watched the Great Fire of London – is still a thriving boozer by the riverside.

St Paul’s Pit stops The George Inn Borough High Street, SE1 1NH London’s last galleried inn, frequented by Shakespeare, name-dropped by Chaucer and Dickens. Need we go on? The Rake Winchester Walk, SE1 9AG A must for any serious beer fans, this pokey place near Borough Market makes up in selection what it lacks in size. As the sign on the bar puts it: “No crap on tap.”

Key attraction The Globe

Good start Begin at the Southbank Centre, then head off to historic Bankside

Spice up your visit Combine a trip to St Paul’s with a walk round deserted City streets

London’s big guns don’t get much bigger than Sir Christopher Wren’s majestic cathedral. But if it’s not your cup of tea, how do you spice up the visit a little? No, dropping bangers off the Whispering Gallery really isn’t a good idea. But visit at the weekend and you can create your very own 28 Days Later experience with a wander round the deserted City. Ancient winding streets that hum with suits every weekday are eerily silent at weekends, and offer one of the capital’s most atmospheric walks. Download a walking tour onto your phone/tablet if you’re the organised type, or just amble your way from St Paul’s past the Bank of England, Leadenhall Market, the Gherkin and beyond.

Pit Stops Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Fleet Street EC4A 2BU The clue’s in the name of this centuries-old pub, a short stroll from St Paul’s. Think roaring fires, low ceilings and the powerful aroma of history. Barbecoa New Change Passage, EC4M 9AG This well-reviewed Jamie Oliver-helmed barbecue restaurant is inside the gleaming new shopping development, just spitting distance from Wren’s cathedral.

Barbecue pit stop Barbecoa

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The Tower of London Pit stop The Draft House Tower Bridge Road SE1 2UP A short stroll over Tower Bridge (which, let’s be honest, is on the list anyway), this well-designed restaurant is reliable and affordable for food, and leagues ahead in its beer selection.

Ancient history No, that’s not Granny

Even the most jaded of Londoners shouldn’t struggle to enjoy the wondrous Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums – all located in the cultural cluster of South Kensington. But if you’re determined to add a slant to your sightseeing, remember wealthy shoppers’ paradise Harrods is just a snooty-nosed stroll down the road. Consider going off piste through the South Ken and Knightsbridge backstreets for an idea how the other half lives – they still have servants in these parts. And once there, try jazzing up the window shopping with a game of “posh bingo” – look out for women with bald dogs in handbags, escorts, gold-diggers, oligarchs and the like.

Pit stop The Troubadour Old Brompton Road SW5 9JA Down the road in Earl’s Court (and well worth travelling for), this atmospheric coffee house is one of the city’s few remaining monuments to 60s bohemia. Site of Bob Dylan’s first UK gig, it also hosted later performances by Jimi Hendrix, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell.

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First things first: did you know that all Tower Hamlets residents can visit the daddy of British historical sites for just £1? You need a library card and a proof of address, but it’s worth bearing in mind if you’re from that neck of the woods. This gruesome garrison of rolling heads and terrifying torture is likely to be top of the list for any visiting relatives. What they might not have thought of, however, is the chance to combine London’s old with new. After ticking off Traitor’s Gate and the Bloody Tower, hop on a Canary Wharfbound train at Tower Gateway, and ride the DLR out to our very own little pocket of Manhattanesque skyscrapers. Do your best to nab the coveted front seats, and watch the relatives gawp upwards as the train glides into the belly of the financial beast.

Don’t lose your head Combine a trip to the tower with modern London sights

Surprise them! Central The Grenadier Wilton Row, SW1X 7NR Tucked away in the Belgravia backstreets, this tiny old pub is as charming as they come. But watch out – it’s also one of London’s most haunted. 12 Scout London scoutlondon.com

Hunterian Museum Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3PE This fascinating museum houses preserved body parts collected by 18th century surgeon John Hunter. It’s far from being a freak show, but will certainly appeal to the anatomically curious.

The Courthouse Hotel Great Marlborough St, W1F 7HL You probably aren’t keen to spend a night in the cells, but here you can do it with a cocktail in hand. The bar of this court-turned-hotel is down in the old cells, which once held Keith Richards and Oscar Wilde.

Maison Bertaux Greek St, W1D 5DQ Opened in 1871, this well-worn French café is a surreal diversion from any bog standard afternoon in the centre of town. Unkempt and haphazard in design and décor, it’s an otherworldly but rich and beguiling experience.

Charming The Grenadier

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Camden Market

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Camden Town might have seen much of its former edge ground down by tourists and novelty T-shirts, but it’s still one of the capital’s liveliest (and lairiest) quarters. The famous market is the fourth busiest tourist attraction in the city, attracting a whopping 100,000 visitors per weekend, so it’s never going to be a relaxed outing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t water-down the intensity – literally. A stroll along the picturesque and peaceful Regent’s Canal is a great way to start or finish any visit to NW1. Rather than heading into the heart of the madness by Tube, try approaching it gradually along the water. And instead of fleeing as fast as possible, consider following the canal out west. In mere minutes the hustle and bustle will have died away, and before you know it you’ll be at London Zoo. Polish it all off with a stroll through Regent’s Park and you’ll likely head home destressed and thoroughly de-Camdened.

Pit stop Look no further than the market itself for a cornucopia of delectable street food. The Colonel Fawcett Randolph Street NW1 0SS The former Camden Arms has been refurbished and rebranded, turning into this pleasant back street pub that is cleaner and quieter than most of its neighbours. Not very ‘Camden’, but very ‘visiting relatives’.

Is this Camden? Regent’s Park is a far cry from the market stalls

Surprise them! North Camden Town Brewery Wilkin St Mews, NW5 3NN Microbreweries are springing up all over town. Generously, this one has its own bar, and a weekly brewery tour.

Kentish Town Baths Prince Of Wales Rd, NW5 3LR This fantastically restored Victorian leisure centre is now one of the capital’s most eye-popping places to exercise. “Like swimming in St Pancras station,” according to one local councillor.

Make your market Hunt out the hidden gems near Borough

Save for the need to sustain a strict diet, there really aren’t any excuses for missing the capital’s most famous food market. Yes, it’s crowded; and yes, also rather expensive. But, well, welcome to London. If, however, you want to add icing to this already delicious cake – and impress your relatives with a bit of insider knowledge – combine your Borough trip with a visit to the area’s other great foodie enclave: Maltby Street. Clustered around this old Bermondsey road are the warehouses of many of the Borough Market suppliers, who have taken to selling delicious snacks and fresh produces straight from the front doors every Saturday morning. London’s culinary crowd cottoned-on long ago, but the rest of the city seems to have been slow to follow.

Surprise them! South Bermondsey Square Tower Bridge Road, SE1 3UN This pleasant square boasts a smattering of decent independent shops, a great cinema and a famous antiques market.

Pit stops Are you kidding? This is one giant pit stop! However, if you really need to sit down to eat/ drink, Monmouth Coffee in Borough Market has fair claim to brewing the capital’s best cup’a’Joe, and Konditor & Cook, just next door, has equivalent dibs on London’s best cake.

Brixton Village Atlantic Rd, SW9 8PS One of London’s biggest culinary stories of the past few years, this previously run-down section of covered market is now a thriving foodie enclave. Visit on a Thursday evening when the vibe is as flavourful as the food.

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The East End be greeted with a view of the picturesque grassland sloping down towards the well-preserved village – a rarity in this town. Happy now?

Pit stops The Greenwich Union Royal Hill SE10 8RT The original pub of the Meantime Brewery, this is a less crowded and more comfortable alternative to the newer Naval College venue. Goddard’s Pie & Mash, King William Walk SE10 9HU After a short hiatus away from the area, one of south London’s original purveyors of classic cockney grub recently returned to the area amid much fanfare and acclaim.

Viewtiful The vista from Greenwich Park is incredible

Surprise them! East Wilton’s Music Hall Graces Alley, E1 8JB If the décor and kudos of being the world’s oldest surviving music hall aren’t enough, the programme of concerts, theatre and film screenings should be. 14 Scout London scoutlondon.com

Classic Wilton’s Music Hall

East End institution Whitechapel Gallery

Love it or loathe it, Hipsterville is a defining part of our city, and if your relatives happen to be of the cooler persuasion they’ll no doubt want to visit. The weekend fashion parades around Brick Lane and Spitalfields can be both intriguing and amusing, but it’s the creative industries that have given the East End its cutting edge. A thorough (if somewhat lazy) option is to book a guided tour of east London street art. But just a little planning could give you the freedom and satisfaction of doing it yourself. Factor in some of the major art spaces such as Whitechapel Gallery and White Cube in Hoxton Square, plus a few smaller galleries en route (Redchuch Street is a good place to start looking), and you’ll leave finally feeling cool enough to return. Alternatively, the First Thursdays initiative is a great

Dennis Severs’ House Folgate St, E1 6BX Artist Dennis Severs spent decades transforming his house in Spitalfields into a painstaking recreation of an 18th century silk weaver’s home. Seavers died in 1999, but left behind this evocative and little-known attraction.

introduction to the East End art scene. A huge number of the galleries stay open late on the first Thursday of every month, alongside special events such as live music, guided art tours, talks and pop-up bars Pit stops The Ten Bells Commercial Street E1 6LY The combination of an East End vibe and a grizzly connection with Jack the Ripper make this historic watering hole a winner among hipsters and tourists alike. To top it off, the Young Turks’ and Clove Club’s upstairs restaurant is a dead cert. Tayyabs Fieldgate Street E1 1JU Quite possibly the best Punjabi food in the whole of London. You’ll likely have to queue, but boy is it worth it.

Evocative Dennis Severs’ House

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An aversion to London’s tourist traps is quite natural. But Greenwich is the exception. With a well-maintained small-town atmosphere, fascinating history, beautiful parkland and – crucially – a comparative lack of crowds, it’s an entirely pleasant day trip for visitors and Londoners alike. As such, it’s the one attraction we’d suggest doing in exactly the same way as everyone else: visit the recently reopened Cutty Sark, the impressive National Maritime Museum, the splendid Royal Observatory; marvel at the Old Royal Naval College and the view from the top of the hill in Greenwich Park; browse the excellent Greenwich Market; and just enjoy a relaxed day in a relaxed part of town. Ok, if you insist, you might also walk through the park to Blackheath, where you’ll

The ‘essentials’ The Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Horse Guards Parade, Number 10, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus… it’s an iconic roll call to say the least, but one that many Londoners would prefer to observe from the safety of a passing bus. However, if they’ve got to be done, there’s no point grumbling about it. For one thing, being a tourist in your own city can be a lot more fun than you might first imagine – not least if you inject some extra fun into the proceedings. Several companies run bike tours of the key sites, inevitably covering more ground than competitors à pied. And there is a wide range of central London walking tours that can be downloaded for free online. Depending how well you get on with your visiting relatives, this headphone-reliant option also has the potential advantage of reducing the need for conversation for an hour or two.

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Pit stops The Wolseley Piccadilly, W1J 9EB Expect to find yourself sat next to celebs in this gilded bastion of Piccadilly fine dining. If you’re looking for a great cream tea, this is the place. Gordon’s Wine Bar Villiers Street, WC2N 6NE Hugely popular and invariably packed, but still a classic. Few can resist the eerie charm of its candlelit caverns. When they can get a seat, that is.

Surprise them! West West Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Rd, SW10 9UG Highgate might grab the headlines, but West London’s member of the Magnificent Seven (a nickname given to

The London Eye

The bus tour

How can you do the EDF Energy London Eye differently? Erm, well, maybe you can’t. The Eye’s the Eye at the end of the day, but so impressive are the views that there really isn’t much need for added extras – be you a wide-eyed firsttimer or seasoned veteran. What you can do, however, is be a little bit original in the timing of your ‘flight’. Maybe try to coincide it with sunset, or opt for a night flight. And you can, of course, factor in other nearby activities. Obvious options include the excellent Sea Life London Aquarium, the BFI Imax and the Hayward Gallery, not to mention the enjoyable river cruises run by the Eye itself (package tickets available). But you might also consider a southerly walk to the fabulous Imperial War Museum. And when there’s a concert on, the Royal Festival Hall’s beautiful fifth floor terrace is a lovely spot to grab a drink as you watch the sun go down over the Thames.

Pit stops The Anchor & Hope The Cut SE1 8LP Often heralded as London’s best gastropub and an institution among foodies. Book ahead or get there early. Canteen Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX A stylish and reliable traditional British restaurant, with a solid repertoire of pies, roasts and the like.

London’s seven large Victorian cemeteries) more than holds its own in the spectacle stakes. There are creepy mausoleums to peer into and famous residents to seek out. It’s also a popular movie location, having featured in Sherlock Holmes, Eastern Promises and Finding Neverland.

Quack quack Foot the bill for the Duck Tour

Few sites can make Londoners cringe more than a herd of windswept, rotund tourists gawping from the roof of an open-top bus, mispronouncing places as they go. So, as convenient as the hop-on, hop-off approach might be, you can be forgiven for wanting to avoid such an outing like the proverbial. Our compromise? Create your own bus tour. Use the web to brush up on some appropriate trivia in advance, then escort your visitors onto the top deck and watch the sights flow past. Riding the Number 3 north from Kennington will take you past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then down Whitehall past Horse Guards Parade and Downing Street to Trafalgar Square, followed by Piccadilly Circus, then up Regent Street to Oxford Circus. Alternatively, the Number 11 heading east from Victoria will also pass all

Lucky 7 Westbourne Park Road, W2 5QL Decent authentic American diners aren’t easy to come by in London. Which makes the journey out to Notting Hill to Lucky 7 all the more worth it. Great burgers and super shakes await, served up in comfortable booths.

the Westminster/Whitehall highlights and Trafalgar Square, before heading up the Strand and Fleet Street to St Paul’s. Then it’s on to Liverpool Street, via Bank and the City. If that sounds like too much effort, take one of London’s many themed bus options. There are the London Duck Tours, whose distinctive old military vehicles navigate their way around the crowded streets before plunging into the Thames for river tours. There are ghost-themed bus rides. And then there are the film, TV, music and literature trips. From Holmes to Potter, the Beatles to Bond, these enable your visitors to enjoy many of the key landmarks from a comfortable seat, while holding your attention with choice trivia and the kind of cool sites that aren’t marked on any map but which you’ll be pointing out to friends forever more.

Make my day Lucky 7

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Welcome to our house, casa, maison...

Put away your passport; this summer you can sample culture from around with world without leaving the capital, thanks to the Olympic hospitality houses, which see the best of each nation come to the capital. By Zoe Craig

The Russians are coming Kensington Gardens

you feel like you’re in the mountains, complete with ski lift) promoting Sochi, the next Winter Olympics venue. Russia Park: Jul 27-Aug 12, 10am-7.30pm; Sochi Park: Jul 26-Aug 12, 10am-9.30pm, Kensington Gardens, £10-£30 W2 2UH Notting Hill Gate/Queensway russiasochipark.com

Africa Village

Site of celebration Somerset House will be home to the Brazilian contingent

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CASA BRASIL

Forget big screen cinema and London Fashion Week; this summer Somerset House is going distinctly Latin as the Comite Olimpico Brasileiro (COB) moves in. There’ll be a free exhibition of Brazilian contemporary art and design, as well as plenty of ads for the 2016 Olympic Games, which will be in Rio. Carlos Nuzman, president of the COB and Rio 2016 says he’s looking forward to “contributing to Olympic London with a full celebration of Brazilian culture and sport”. We say: Caipirinha, please. Jul 21-Sep 8, 10am-7pm, free, Somerset House, The Strand, WC2R 1LA Covent Garden somersethouse.org.uk

HOLLAND HEINEKEN HOUSE

When it comes to Olympic Houses, the Dutch are veterans. Holland Heineken House started way back in Barcelona in 1992, making this edition at Alexandra Palace the team’s 20th anniversary. You need a ticket to get in, but once there you’ll be greeted by a sea of orange euphoria: shops, restaurants, athlete celebrations, entertainment, and lots and lots of Heineken. “Come and discover your inner Dutch,” says Norbert Cappetti, Holland Heineken 16 Scout London scoutlondon.com

London will witness a world first when Africa Village opens; 53 African nations come together for the first time to give London the chance to sample music, fashion, dancing, photography and cuisine from across the continent. And it’s free. Lassana Palenfo, president of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa says: “We created Africa Village to offer the public a unique opportunity to participate in the Olympics, whatever their means.” Jul 27-Aug 12, 9am-10pm, Kensington Gardens, free, W2 2UH Notting Hill Gate africa-village.com

Orange you glad you came? Holland House

House spokesman. “In the daytime there’ll be big screens showing the Games; then at night there are some special surprise acts and internationally renowned DJs.” Jul 26-Aug 12, 10.30am-2am, €10, plus €2.50 handling fee (must be bought in advance), Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY Wood Green hollandheinekenhouse.nl

If you’re into Jamaican culture, The O2 is the place for you this summer. As well as celebrating successes in the Games, The O2’s Jamaican Summer features comedy, films, a Bob Marley exhibition, and celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence. “People from the UK tend to choose Barbados, and we can’t help feeling sorry for them!” says Jason Hall, Jamaica Tourist Board deputy director. Jamaica House: Aug 3-12, free; Jamaica Summer: Jul 25-Oct 22, charges for some events, The O2, SE10 0DX North Greenwich jamaicahouse2012.com For a list of other Olympic hospitality houses, see scoutlondon.com

RUSSIA SOCHI PARK

It’s two for the price of one at Russia Sochi Park in Kensington Gardens. Russia Park will be a festival of Russian culture, cuisine and sport; at Sochi Park, there’s a winter wonderland (iceskating, a 4D digital pavilion designed to make

Jamaica? It’s a little further east than Greenwich

recommended ONGOING Nunhead Cemetery Tour at Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, SE15 3LP Nunhead Mon-Sun 8.30am-dusk, FREE, donations welcome. Overgrown Victorian graveyard, the second largest in London, steeped in history and boasting a square mile of inner city forest. Until Dec 31.

Festival Of The World: Gregory Maqoma: Exit/Exist at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Waterloo £10-£25, concs £5-£12.50, 7.30pm. The South African choreographer performs a dancetheatre piece which looks into his own Xhosa past ancestry. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Build The Truce at Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ Lambeth North From May 24, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.45pm, ends Sep 23, FREE. An interactive display featuring films, interviews and insights from people around the world. Until Sep 23.

Tuesday July 17 Stepping Into The Unknown: Curating And Appreciating Lesser-Known Films: Talk at The Japan Foundation, Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square, WC1B 5EH Russell Square FREE, 6.30pm, booking essential. Film curator Chris Fujiwara discusses the selections for the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Wednesday July 18 City Of London Festival 2012: Etta Ermini Dance Theatre: Roadworks at Devonshire Square, Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YE Liverpool Street FREE, 12.30pm, 1.30pm. A dance-theatre tale of

rivalry and daring, told through B-boying, physicality and BMX-ing. In Conversation With Yosri Fouda: Egypt After Mubarak: Talk at The Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, W2 1QJ Paddington £12.50, concs £10, 7pm-8.30pm. Arab journalist Yosri Fouda and BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet discuss the future for Egypt. Rachel Kolsky, Roslyn Rawson: Talk at Waterstones Hampstead, 68-69 Hampstead High Street, NW3 1QP Hampstead £3, 7pm-8pm.

Thursday July 19 City Of London Festival 2012: Lucid Productions: Sink Dancing at New Street Square, New Street Square, EC4A 3BF Chancery Lane FREE, 9am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm. A dance-theatre event in which two dancers atop a revolving box set, offer a tale of twists, turns and time-stepping. Paul Nixon: Book Signing at Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, 2-3 Whittington Avenue, Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1PJ Bank FREE, 12.30pm. The former

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Olympic Games Controlled Access Period: There are no engineering works planned on the DLR, London Underground or Tramlink network for the duration of the Olympic Games. Please visit getaheadofthegames.com for important travel information during the Olympic Games period.

London Overground: No service on Sunday Highbury & Islington to Crystal Palace and West Croydon until 8am and Highbury & Islington to New Cross, New Cross Gate and Sydenham to Crystal Palace after 9pm. For the latest information on all public transport across the capital check tfl.gov.uk

cricketer signs copies of his book Paul Nixon: Keeping Quiet: The Autobiography. The inTRANSIT Festival: Tender Age at The Lighthouse, 111-117 Lancaster Road, W11 1QT Ladbroke Grove FREE booking essential, 3pm-4pm, 7pm8pm. Young adults and older people come together in a discussion and theatrical event, questioning if art and culture can connect different generations. What Will Lord Justice Leveson Conclude About The Future Of The British Press?: Panel Discussion at The Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, W2 1QJ Paddington £12.50, concs £10, 7pm-8.30pm. A panel discussion about the Leveson Inquiry into national press ethics.

Sunday July 22 The Life Of John Keats: An Introduction: Reading at Keats House, 10 Keats Grove, NW3 2RR Hampstead FREE, plus admission £5, concs £3, under 16s FREE, 3pm-4pm. A reading of Keats’s poems by the Keats House Poetry Ambassadors. Museum Explored at Museum Of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN Barbican FREE, 11.30am-1.30pm, 2pm-4pm. Explore the galleries through fun, hands-on activities. Tunnel Boat Trips at London Canal Museum, 12-13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT King’s Cross St Pancras £8.30, child £6, 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, booking essential. Travel by boat through the Islington tunnel.

Friday July 20 David Bottomley: Desert Island Discs: A 70th Birthday Salute at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, SE4 2DH Honor Oak Park £7, 8pm. Poetry and music in homage to the radio show. Documentary Storytelling: Workshop at The Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, W2 1QJ Paddington £150, mems £100, 10am-5pm. Find out about how to create a film narrative. How Does Your Garden Grow at Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269a Archway Road, N6 5AA Highgate per session £2.50, for 12 week course £25, 10.30am11.30am. An ideal way to learn about flowers, plants and vegetables. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: The Royal Ballet: Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 at Royal Opera House, 45 Floral Street, WC2E 9DD Covent Garden £5-£95, 7.30pm. A performance which has been inspired by three of Titian’s most significant paintings.

Saturday July 21 Stephen Benatar: Book Signing at Waterstones, Greenwich, 51-55 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 9BL Cutty Sark FREE, 12noon. The author signs copies of his books. The Clinic: Workshop at Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE Tottenham Court Road £160, concs £125, 10am-6pm. Intensive classes exploring writing practices and playwriting. London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration at Chestnut Field, Forest Road (behind Walthamstow Town Hall), E17 4JF Walhamstow Central FREE, 8pm. Live entertainment for the entire family as Walthamstow celebrates the arrival of the torch. The Maverick Theatre Literary Pub Crawl at The London Literary Pub Crawl At Charlotte Street, 74 Charlotte Street, W1T 4QH Goodge Street £15, 3pm6pm. Take a walk around the streets of Fitzrovia and Soho, and learn about famous writers, artists and cultural figures who graced the various haunts. Michael Rosen: The Bear Hunt at The Place: Robin Howard Dance Theatre, 17 Duke’s Road, WC1H 9PY Euston £6, family £16, 1pm-1.15pm, 1.45pm-2pm, 2.45pm-3pm, 4.15pm-4.30pm. Renowned author Rosen reads his book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

The inTRANSIT Festival: Alice In Wonderland: Exquisite Folly (Ages 11 & Over) at Cremorne Gardens, Lots Road, SW10 0QH Sloane Square booking essential £8, child £4, 7pm-9pm, arrive by 6.30pm & 12.30pm. Follow Alice on your bike, as you are guided around the streets of Kensington and Chelsea, in the interactive show.

Monday July 23 Crafty Arty Party at Upstairs At The Ritzy, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 1JG Brixton FREE, 6.30pm. Craft workshops. Interpreting Nature: Great Landscapes Of The 17th Century: Talk at Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN Bond Street FREE, 1pm-2pm. Lecturer Sarah Bowles discusses paintings. London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration at Tooting Bec Common, Tooting Bec Road, SW16 1RU Balham FREE, 8pm. Live entertainment. Magic Castle: Workshop (Ages 4-7) at Alexandra Park Library, Alexandra Park Library Alexandra Park Road, N22 7UJ Bounds Green child £4, sibling £3, 4pm-5pm, booking essential. Raw Words: Talk at 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, E1 6RU Liverpool Street FREE, 7pm-11pm. Performance poetry, spoken word and readings. Mark Wallinger: Talk at The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN Leicester Square FREE, 1pm-1.45pm. The artist talks about his work.

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Handbag a bargain Can’t afford to pay the earth for a designer handbag? Then bag yourself a ‘preloved’ one instead, says Lisa Williams

f you’re anything like me, you buy a handbag in the seasonal sales, use it to death, then have to pick up another one six months later. As much as I hate to admit it, this is a bit of a false economy. And while I’m sure there is a Mulberry Alexa with my name on it out there somewhere, the prospect of paying nearly two months’ rent for it leaves me pale. That’s where BuyMyHandbag comes in. The event, which takes place tomorrow (Wednesday), is an off-shoot of BuyMyWardrobe, brainchild of designer Kal Di Paola. Faced with a wardrobe bursting at the seams with designer clobber, Di Paola decided to hold an event where likeminded fashion fans could sell-on what they refer to as ‘preloved’ items. “Our sellers tend to be fashion industry insiders and high-flying professionals who love fashion,” she explains. “The general rule is that

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any items that are sold through our events must be desirable (so not too dated), in good nick and have cost at least £100 new.” Di Paola set up BuyMyHandbag when she realised that many people she knew had a handbag they no longer used but that was still in good condition. Often, when a handbag is well made, it can last far longer than those on the high street – decades even. She says: “Luxury brands put time, care and craftsmanship into their products. Bags are handmade with the best materials and, if looked after, will last for years.” Her top tips are to look out for limited edition handbags which increase in value – anything by Chanel, Louis Vuitton or Hermès, which are always in demand – as well as special skins and embossed leathers, as these materials tend to be more durable. Holding the events has changed Di Paola’s whole shopping outlook. “I am now addicted to selling and nothing remains in my wardrobe for very long. My favourite phrase at the moment is, ‘Buy it, wear it, sell it’,” she laughs. “My friends are forever asking, ‘Are you selling that?’.” BuyMyHandbag, July 16, 3-4 Archer Street, Soho. Tickets cost £20 for VIP entrance at 6pm and a Champagne cocktail, or £5 for entrance after 7pm scoutlondon.com Scout London 19

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What’s on the Olympic menu? With just over a week until the Olympic Park opens, Ben Norum peeks behind the gates at what will be dished up to visitors

hose who have been keeping track of the media furore surrounding food at the Olympic Park might not suspect the venue to have gates at all, but rather large golden arches in honour of its most prestigious of tennants: the world’s biggest McDonald’s, capable of seating 1,500 people. But perhaps the burger chain’s Olympic domination isn’t quite as supersized as has been made out. Games organisers LOCOG insist that, contrary to popular opinion, the combined sales of major sponsors McDonald’s, Coca Cola and Cadbury will account for less than 10 per cent of all food and drink sold in the Olympic Park. Many, including the Green Party’s Jenny Jones, aren’t swayed. She has even gone so far as to call for a ban on sponsorship of future Olympic and Paralympic Games by companies which produce high calorie food and drink.

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Politics aside, others argue that when it comes to the Olympic Park as a whole, these big brands are actually relatively small fish (for a change). And if that’s the case, they’d better be sustainable fish because the London-based organisers have laid down an impressive set of conditions to control exactly what’s sold. Along with requiring all seafood to be responsibly sourced, all eggs must be free-range, coffee, tea, chocolate and bananas must be fairtrade, and as much as possible must be British. Its intent is spelled out in the longwinded titles of some of the dishes which will be available. Anyone for a sandwich of Red Leicester British cheese with British apple chutney and Farm Assured lettuce on Oxfordshire bread? Or perhaps some Jerk Red Tractor-assured chicken wings?

Organisers clearly want us to know about the thought that’s been put into ingredients, but much less has been said about the companies selling them. These businesses make up more than 90 per cent of the on-site food and drink sales, but we don’t know who they are – and we’re not supposed to, says LOCOG. These outlets haven’t flashed the cash to become sponsors, and as such have no marketing rights whatsoever. This means that not only are they unable to promote the fact that they’re there, but also that their stands in the park will have to be completely unbranded. All LOCOG says is that “local, British companies are being selected”. But who they are remains a mystery. One of the few independent companies known to be taking part is Pembrokeshire’s Cafe Môr, which won the opportunity when it was crowned Best of the Best at the 2011 British Street Food Awards. Its flatbreads filled with foraged seafood will be distributed from several vans spread around the Park. Having only just moved from his mum’s kitchen to a factory – largely because of this one job – owner Jonathan Williams says: “A year ago we’d have done well if we sold 300 wraps a day, but at the Olympics we’ll be doing closer to 70,000.” Not many of the Olympic traders will be as small-scale as Cafe Môr – we’ve heard that there will be some unbranded express pizzas. But it seems a pity that organisers can’t shout about the wealth of culinary variety available outside of the big sponsors. Considering all the big brand McCriticism they’re currently dealing with, it would probably be in their interest to broaden the marketing menu.

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Hawksmoor, Moody & meaty E1 6BJ Liverpool Street

Gaucho, The beast of the steak world W1B 4QR Piccadilly Circus

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Goodman, Lots of suits W1S 1QH Oxford Circus

Constancia, Independent Argentine SE1 3PH London Bridge

Barbecoa, Ovens for every style EC4M 9AG St. Paul’s

Camino, Steak, Spanish stylee N1 9FD King’s Cross

Green Door Steakhouse, Good value Argentine SW7 4QH Gloucester Road

Santa Maria del Sur, Straight from the parilla SW8 3RH Queenstown Road

Le Relais de Venise l’Entrecôte, Step into Paris W1U 2QG Bond Street

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Maze Grill, Theatrical W1K 6JP 10 service Bond Street

The Hampshire Hog Hammersmith There are a lot of people in London who wish The Hampshire Hog didn’t exist. David Miliband, Noel Fielding, John McCririck and Harry Enfield are just a few of them. As surreal as the image of this motley crew propping up a bar together might seem, that’s exactly what they used to do (separately) at hugely popular Primrose Hill gastropub The Engineer, where The Hampshire Hog owners Abigail Osbourne and Tamsin Olivier built up quite a following among the area’s famous and not-so-famous. It was the venue’s expertly-executed, simple, seasonal food and friendly atmosphere which drew in all-comers. However, their run came to an untimely end when the pub’s owners, industry giant Mitchells & Butlers – owners of Harvester and All Bar One – decided it wanted to run the pub itself. Not even a photocall with the above names or a widely-supported Facebook campaign could change their mind. Fast-forward a few months and NW1’s loss is W6’s gain, through Osbourne’s and Olivier’s new venture, The Hampshire Hog. It’s not really as much of a country pub as the name suggests. It has a bright airiness, deliberately mismatched furniture and an abundance of nicknacks which seem much more suited to trendy city types. One can only imagine the look on the face of a country pub regular who finds themself sampling one of The Hampshire Hog’s gin and ginger cocktails in a jam jar - fiery and delicious though they might be.

The food here sees traditional British pub grub merged with fresher Mediterranean influences and some Middle Eastern flavours, making for some interesting options. Densely-packed, meaty Scotch eggs are well-seasoned, pleasantly herby and boast gooey, orange yolks. Chargrilled baby octopus sits smoky atop a minty salad, and is tender to the bite. A slow-cooked cherry tomato salad is rich and deep in flavour, offset by a tart labna (Lebanese yoghurt cheese), a sprinkling of spice and some syrupy reduced balsamic. Just when it seems that chef Christopher Lyon has flavour-pairing down to a T, he throws up a black pudding salad served with asparagus, caramelised onion, poached egg and pink grapefruit segments – and makes us want to do the same. We’ll let him off the hook given it’s just this one dish, but for the record, egg yolk and grapefruit are two components which really shouldn’t mix. Homemade treacle tart sweetens us up after ‘grapefruit-gate’, and a look around the attached pantry shop is in order before leaving. It’s quaint, yes, but stocks some pretty fine freshly-made cakes and pastries alongside wares from small food producers. You can even buy the same wine you had with dinner at a special take-home price. With marketing initiatives like that, Mitchells & Butlers may well now be kicking itself. BN 227 King Street, W6 9JT Ravenscourt Park

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Purple Bar Oxford Circus

Caparossa Putney

If only the word ‘boudoir’ had its own superlative (boudoir-tastic?), it might be just about possible to describe in writing the look and feel of this tucked-away bar in The Sanderson Hotel. Carpets, ceiling and the velvet-lined, wall-hugging banquette seating between them share the space’s namesake colour; and for all the bling of a lowhanging bejewelled purple chandelier, there’s hardly enough light to read a menu. Good job there isn’t one then – Purple has torn up the list and gone totally bespoke. Pop in any day from 6pm, chat to the barman and together you can create your own fantasy drink from the impressive array of alcohols (with guidance). Fingerfood snacks including mini-burgers and buttery prawns will keep your hunger at bay while you raid the drinks trolley and let your inner mixologist out to play. BN

To say Italians are passionate about their food is a bit of a cliché. Caparossa proves that it’s also a bit of an understatement. At around six months old, the restaurant is still bedding into its clinical, modern new-build home at the bottom of a riverside development in Wandsworth. But the welcome is so warm that stepping inside feels a little like being reunited with long lost family. From freshly-baked breads to a selection of olive oils and an Italian-only wine list ordered by region, everything that comes to the table is carefully thought through. Pasta Genovese, served straight from the pan and soaked in a hearty beef stock shows how less can be more; while a teetering dessert platter that includes creamy panna cotta, tiramisu and sharp lemon tart proves that quantity and quality can go hand in hand. BN

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Karpo King’s Cross

Trullo Islington

Leaving King’s Cross station onto Euston Road, it’s quite probable that Karpo is the first thing you notice – or, at least, the vivid slashes of green, orange and bright pink which adorn the building that houses it. The menu, like the paint, is brash, in your face and a little bit random. Still, American chef Daniel Taylor well and truly knows what he’s doing with staples such as buttery shrimp and grits, delectable salt beef hash and creamy mac ’n’ cheese. In fact, the latter almost makes the concrete-clad diner feel homely. The highlight is an offering of southern-fried quail, which will only slightly remind you of your local chicken take-away. And in a good way. Add to this a bounty of freshly made cakes, tarts and other sweet things, plus a moody little cocktail bar to boot, and it’s easy to be seduced by Karpo. If nothing else, the restaurant scene could use a little eccentricity. BN

As understated restaurants go, Trullo is fairly high up on the unwritten list. But that’s not to say it doesn’t have a loyal clientele, or that it’s not usually full. It’s just that the Highbury staple really doesn’t shout about its attributes: unctuous steaks seared to caramelisation on the outside and still rare within; or rich chicken livers cooked in marsala wine, sprinkled with rock salt and served with fresh bread to soak up the juices. The fact that all its pasta is rolled-out to order goes unsaid. And it doesn’t mention the friendly service, knowledgeable sommelier or vast wine list that comes exclusively from Italy, either. People just seem to know. And given that many of them are Italian, who’d want to argue? Go, but just be careful not to take a table from one of the regulars. And for God’s sake, don’t start telling everyone about Trullo – you’ll only embarrass them. BN

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Perform at the Olympic Park and fly to Brazil with Adam Deacon

somewhereto_ show off is a national competition giving 16-25 year olds the chance to win one of ten once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to perform at the Olympic Park during the Games in August. One of the final ten acts will feature in their very own show off film to be directed by BAFTA-winner Adam Deacon in Brazil, home of the 2016 Games.

Whatever your passion, go to somewhereto.com/showoff and upload a 60 second clip of yourself showing off your skills.

"I’m a massive believer in giving young people the chance to show off what they can do because there’s so much undiscovered talent out there. somewhereto_ is helping to solve this problem and I’m really excited to be part of a competition that is supporting young talent around London 2012 and Rio 2016."

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You can even show up and show off in person when we come to a town near you. Check somewhereto.com/showoff to find out where we’re landing next. It’s that simple. The closing date for entries is 16 July.

find a space to do the things you love_ visit somewhereto.com for more information somewhereto_ finds free space for young people to do the things they love within arts, culture and sport. somewhereto_ is funded by Legacy Trust UK, creating a lasting impact from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by funding ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK.

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Bawarchi 68 Chamberlayne Road, NW10 3JJ Queen’s Park Indian ££ Laid-back dining at this local favourite, which is often packed with families and feels like an Indian front room. Retsina 48-50 Belsize Lane, NW3 5AR Belsize Park Greek ££ Traditional Greek food at this family-run taverna. Serving up the Med’s spirit, if not the sunshine. Frederick’s 106 Islington High Street, N1 8EG Angel European £££ British dishes with French influences have kept this restaurant popular for close to 50 years. The chocolate soufflé has been on the menu most of that time, and is reckoned to be one of London’s best. Shaka Zulu The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AB Camden Town South African £££ Head to the bar here for a taste of their newly launched range of meat cocktails. Yes, that’s meat cocktails. Now, who’s for a Bacon Bloody Mary?

EAST The Ginger Pig 8-10 Moxon Street, W1U 4EW Bond Street Butcher ££ From raw meat to British biltong via sausage rolls and scotch eggs, this store is the jewel in the crown of the Ginger Pig group. Chimes 26 Churton Street, SW1V 2LP Pimlico English ££ English through and through, fish and chips plus sausage and mash sit alongside Somerset cider and wines from Hampshire and Kent. The Breakfast Club 33 D’Arblay Street, W1F 8EU Piccadilly Circus Breakfast ££ Because breakfast is the new dinner. And you can have it at dinner time if you like. The Green Man 36 Riding House Street, W1W 7EP Goodge Street Pub £ More cider than you could shake an apple at in this specialist drinking den. A popular haunt among the Fitzrovia mediarati. Chinese Cricket Club 19 New Bridge Street, EC4V 6DB Blackfriars Chinese ££ Authentic Chinese food with some Western twists. Try the spicy orange chicken, which replaces the more common lemon variety. Savannah Jerk 187 Wardour Street, W1F 8ZB Leicester Square Caribbean £ It’s easy to dismiss this place as a little grotty, but on a Soho night out this undeniable institution certainly hits the spot. Mango Tree 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ Victoria Thai £££ Tomorrow is the first monthly ‘Thai Night’ featuring Thai dancers, cooking demonstrations, live food carving and a special menu that showcases cuisine from the four regions of Thailand.

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WEST The Old Firestation 244 Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7NL Hammersmith British ££ No prizes for guessing what this trendy lounge bar used to be. Nowadays it’s simple food and classy cocktails which reign supreme. Mohsen 152 Warwick Road, W14 8PS West Kensington Persian ££ A long-standing and much-loved Persian grill and kebab restaurant where bread and meat will ensure you leave more than a little full. Lola & Simon 278 King Street, W6 0SP Ravenscourt Park ££ Homely food with New World leanings from the namesake Argentine-New Zealand couple. The restaurant transforms into an Antipodean café in the day.

Club Gascon 57 West Smithfield, EC1A 9DS Barbican French £££ Provençal cooking with a few eccentric modern twists from chef Pascal Aussignac at this high-end City offering. The Florist 255 Globe Road, E2 0JD Stepney Green Pub £ The epitome of a traditional East End boozer, featuring pizzas and a local ale or two for good measure. Fatboy’s Diner Trinity Buoy Wharf, 64 Orchard Place, E14 0JW East India Café £ So close to Canary Wharf, but yet so far - this Docklands greasy spoon has a loyal and loving following De La Panza 105-107 Southgate Road, N1 3JS Haggerston Argentine £££ A meaty Argentine offering in an area less than packed with eating options.

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Desperados 127 Upper Street, N1 1QP Angel Mexican ££ Tequila and tortillas. It’s not big, it’s not clever, but it’s bloody good fun.

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Swan at The Globe 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Southwark British ££ The London outpost of The Swan at West Malling, serving up some seriously good British grub and stunning views of St. Paul’s.

Upstairs 89B Acre Lane SW2 5TN Brixton European & Bar £££ The pair behind Brixton coffee shop Opus turned this once derelict flat into a bijoux bar and stylish restaurant. Number 22 22 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU Herne Hill Spanish ££ Northern Spanish influences including plenty of tapas, paella and sherry. Catch the team at markets London-wide as Casa Catering. Zerodegrees 29-31 Montpelier Vale, SE3 0TJ Blackheath British ££ Better known for its on-site microbrewery, this relaxed venue churns out wood-fired pizzas as they pour your pints.

Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen Poyle Road, Colnbrook, SL3 0FF Heathrow Terminal 5 Indian £££ Who said Heathrow was just for flying? This latest opening from Cyrus Todiwala sees him extend his Café Spice Namaaste empire with a spot in the new Hilton at Terminal 5.

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Kirsty’s Freedom

Malabar Junction

Working mum Kirsty Henshaw was one of the highlights of the Dragon’s Den series before last, winning over Peter Jones and Duncan Bannatyne with her ‘badness free’ ready-meal idea. And here they are. Take your pick from English, Spanish, Indian or Moroccan options, all packed full of superfood ingredients such as quinoa, aduki beans, brown rice and lentils, without actually feeling too healthy at all. Win.

Pining for some sun, sea and sand? Spice up your office lunchtimes with a subcontinental selection courtesy of the Malabar Junction Taste of Kerela Thali. With fish curry, sambar and dosa among the dishes included, it comes with more guaranteed sunshine than the British summer. Ahem. Thalis start from £9.95

Available at Sainsbury’s across London. kirstys.co.uk

Malabar Junction, 107 Great Russell Street, WC1B 3NA. malabarjunction.co.uk Tottenham Court Road

Ice Ice Baby Ice creamery Ruby Violet opens in Tufnell Park

Photographer turned ice cream maker Julie Fisher launched Ruby Violet in 2011 with a simple premise: delicious ice creams and sorbets, bespoke ice cream cakes and bombes all made from organic milk, local honey and seasonal fresh fruits which are hand prepared. Ruby Violet opens its first shop on Wednesday, with flavours including pomegranate

sorbet, rhubarb and cream, quince, and damson and sour cream, complemented with mini meringues, homemade honeycomb and almond nut brittle. Scout’s favourite: salted caramel. Seriously addictive stuff. Ruby Violet, 118 Fortess Road, NW5 2HL Tufnell Park rubyviolet.co.uk

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“T

hey are going to be magical spaces,” says Tate Modern curator Stuart Comer about the Bankside institution’s hotly-anticipated new galleries, The Tanks. “We will be the first gallery to permanently dedicate a space to exhibiting live art, performance, installation and film works,” he tells Scout London. “They are stunning, and we hope they’ll tempt people to come and explore these mediums.” The impressive underground spaces beneath the former power station are each

seven metres high and 30 metres in diameter. They were originally used to hold the oil that fuelled the power station, which provided much of London’s electricity until it was decommissioned in 1981. Though a huge project in its own right, The Tanks is just phase one of Tate Modern’s expansion plans – due for completion in 2016. And while the spaces were constructed many decades ago, the redesign has been helmed by Beijing Olympic Stadium architects Herzog & de Meuron. “It was an ambition the Tate had early on,”

explains Comer. “The Tanks are the footprint for the new Tate expansion, and Herzog & de Meuron have maintained the integrity of the original spaces.” The industrial tanks stretch across 21,000 sq m and increase Tate Modern’s already considerable size by 60 per cent, while creating a new home for the performance art and film programmes. “Our collection of live work, film and performance is what distinguishes us from other galleries in London and around the world,” says Comer.

Close encounters of the turbine kind Artist Tino Sehgal prepares to surprise visitors with his new Turbine Hall comission From giant spiders to slides and a huge sun, Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall has been the privileged host of some of the most exciting art installations in recent memory. “The Turbine Hall is so popular because it’s treated as a public space, so there’s no elitism about it,” says Tate curator Jessica Morgan. The next commission for the huge space is by British-German artist Tino Sehgal. Dispensing with convention, his piece will be made up of live encounters, orchestrated by participants under his direction. Sehgal’s work is “all about the notion of the encounter,” explains Morgan. “He has an ability to engage with an audience through choreography, singing, spoken word and conversations.” 26 Scout London scoutlondon.com

So what can audiences expect? Morgan can’t say much, but she tells Scout that the work will “paint a picture of London”. The participants, who were selected from workshops over two years, have been rehearsing in the space during Tate Modern’s closed hours. Morgan says: “Tino selected people of all ages and nationalities living in London, so the work will reflect the city. “His work gives so much pleasure. It is endlessly surprising and different each time you experience it.” The Unilever Series: Tino Sehgal Tate Modern, July 24- October 28 tate.org.uk

Tanked up

Tate Modern curator Stuart Comer gives Alice Wiggett the lowdown on the gallery’s new subterranean spaces

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“We were one of the first galleries to acquire live performance and film. The long term aim is to articulate and represent the history of live work.” Unlike more conventional art practices such as painting and sculpture, performance and live work can often be difficult to digest. But Comer stresses that the spaces will be accessible to all: “The Tanks will display a diverse range of works, artists, media and events. It will be very accessible and the public will have the opportunity to get involved in various ways. We want it to feel like an open invitation.” When it opens on July 18, the East Tank will showcase a new commission by video and performance artist Sung Hwan Kim. The South Tank will host a rolling series of projects. Undercurrent is a young people’s festival

that will take place in the Tanks next month. Spread across 10 days, it will feature a wide range of audio, digital and performance rooted in London’s sub-cultures, and include collaborations with Rinse FM, Dubmorphology, W Project, Boiler Room and various contemporary artists. Families will also be invited to take part in a ‘live action’ event that will see up to 5,000 people manipulating 16mm film streams, which will then be projected onto the walls of the Tanks. “We want to share with the public and engage them in our programmes,” says Comer “Like the Turbine Hall, we hope The Tanks will become great public spaces.” The Tanks: Art and Action, opens July 18 tate.org.uk

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28. Film and stills featuring the Crystal Quilt gathering of 430 women talking about growing old. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Mind The Map: Inspiring Art, Design And Cartography at London Transport Museum, 39 Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB Covent Garden £13.50, concs £10, Until Oct 28. An exhibition detailing the history, inspiration and creativity behind London Transport maps. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: The Tanks – Lis Rhodes: Light Music at Tate Modern, Bankside, Holland Street, SE1 9TG Southwark FREE, Until Oct 28. A multisensory projection installation.

recommended work inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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NORTH

CREATE 2012: David Bailey’s East End at The Royal Docks Newham, Dockside Road, E16 2QU Royal Albert £6, concs £4, Until Aug 5. Images of London’s East End, taken over the past 50 years. Bauhaus: Art As Life at Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS Barbican £12, adv £10, ages 13-17 £7, adv ages 13-17 £6, concs £8, adv concs £7, under 13s FREE, Until Aug 12. The most extensive Bauhaus display in the UK in more than 40 years. Peter Blake: 100 Things I Love About London at The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, W1S 2JT Green Park FREE, Until Sep 1. Contemporary silk-screen prints. The Cartoon Museum at Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, WC1A 2HH Holborn £5.50, NUS £3, concs £4, mems/under 18s FREE, Until Dec 31. Showcase of British work including The Beano, The Dandy and Topper. Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition at Royal Academy Of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD Green Park FREE, additional charges for some exhibitions, Until Dec 31. The popular summer exhibition has been held since 1768. Leonardo Da Vinci: Anatomist at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Birdcage Walk, SW1A 1AA Victoria £9.25, NUS/OAP £8.50, family £23, ages 5-16 £4.65, under 5s FREE, Until Oct 7. A major display of works relating to the artist’s studies of the human body. Andrew Gifford: London Landscapes at John Martin Gallery, 38 Albemarle Street, W1S 4JG Green Park FREE, Until Aug 8. Paintings and installations documenting natural and artificial light in the city. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Damien Hirst at Tate Modern, Bankside, Holland Street, SE1 9TG Southwark £14, concs £12.20, mems FREE, Until Sep 9. The first major survey of the acclaimed British artist’s work to be held in the UK. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: The Tanks – Sung Hwan Kim at Tate Modern, Bankside, Holland Street, SE1 9TG Southwark FREE, Until Oct 28. An installation by the New York-based, South Korean artist. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: The Tanks – Suzanne Lacy: The Crystal Quilt at Tate Modern, Bankside, Holland Street, SE1 9TG Southwark FREE, Until Oct

London 2012: Design Stories: The Architecture Behind 2012 at RIBA, 66 Portland Place, W1B 1AD Regent’s Park FREE, Until Sep 21. Photographs, drawings, scale models and videos of the Olympic sporting venues. Henry Moore: Late Large Forms at Gagosian Gallery, Britannia Street, 6-24 Britannia Street, WC1X 9JD King’s Cross St Pancras FREE, Until Aug 18. Large bronze sculptures inspired by organic forms. The Balfron Project at National Trust: 2 Willow Road, 2 Willow Road, NW3 1TH Hampstead FREE, plus admission £6, child £3, family £15, Until Nov 4. Photography and documentary film footage of Balfron Tower and its residents, by Simon Terrill, Ollie Harrop and Tim Bowditch. The Bruce Lacey Experience at Camden Arts Centre, Arkwright Road, NW3 6DG Finchley Road FREE, Until Sep 16. A major survey of the work of the British artist-inventor. Grayson Perry: The Vanity Of Small Differences at Victoria Miro, 16 Wharf Road, N1 7RW Angel FREE, Until Aug 11. Tapestries inspired by Hogarth’s A Rake’s Progress. Old Hampstead Rediscovered: Village Scenes at Burgh House, Hampstead Museum, New End Square, NW3 1LT Hampstead FREE, Until Sep 9. Contemporary photography and historic paintings providing a comparison between past and present. Postcards Festival: Elsa Quarsell: The Domestic Burlesque at Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269a Archway Road, N6 5AA Highgate FREE, Until Aug 30. A selection of images of burlesque performers.

West London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: The Body Adorned: Dressing London at Horniman Museum And Gardens, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ Forest Hill FREE, Until Jan 6. An exploration of the relationships between dress and costume and the growth of London. Eric Baudelaire: The Anabasis Of May And Fusako Shigenobu, Masao Adachi And 27 Years Without Images at Gasworks, 155 Vauxhall Street, The Oval, SE11 5RH Vauxhall FREE, Until Jul 22. An installation and film investigating the history of the Japanese Red Army. Philip Haas: The Four Seasons at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD West Dulwich £8, OAP £7, NUS/ unwaged/disabled/Art Fund mems £5, under 18s/mems FREE, Until Sep 16. Sculptures inspired by Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s Renaissance paintings of the four seasons. Andrew Kotting & Iain Sinclair: Swandown at Dilston Grove, SE16 2DD Surrey Quays FREE, Until Jul 29. Film, photographs and artefacts relating to the artists’ pedalo journey.

East Audio Video at Degree Art, 12A Vyner Street, E2 9DQ Bethnal Green FREE, Until Jul 29. Films and animations by artists and film-makers including Alex Ressel, Tobias Zehntner and George Petrou. CREATE 2012: Mapping The Change at Hackney Museum, 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ Hackney Central FREE, Until Sep 22. Photographs, films and local residents’ stories documenting Hackney’s redevelopment in the run-up to the Olympics. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Government Art Collection: Commissions: Now And Then at Whitechapel Gallery, 80-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX Aldgate East FREE, Until Sep 2. Works marking the 60 years of commission for the Collection, and

London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Yoko Ono: IMAGINE PEACE at Live Site, Woolwich, General Gordon Place, SE18 6EU Woolwich Arsenal FREE, Until Sep 9. A large-scale project using posters, words, badges and the Internet. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Royal River: Power, Pagentry And The Thames at National Maritime Museum, Romney Greenwich £11, child Road, SE10 9NF £5, family, 2 adults, up to 2 children £24.50, family, 1 adult, up to 3 children £14.50, concs £9, Until Sep 9. A major exhibition featuring paintings, manuscripts and other artefacts. Andy Warhol: The Portfolios: Bank Of America Collection at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD West Dulwich £8, OAP £7, NUS/ unwaged/disabled/Art Fund mems £5, under 18s/mems FREE, Until Sep 16. Featuring iconic and lesser-known prints and paintings.

Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye at Tate Modern, Bankside, Holland Street, SE1 9TG Southwark £14, OAP/NUS/disabled/ unwaged/ages 12-18 £12.20, Art Fund £6.10 & £7, mems/under 12s FREE, Until Oct 14. A major reassessment of the Norwegian artist’s work, including paintings and photographs.

British Design 1948-2012: Innovation In The Modern Age at Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL South Kensington £12, OAP £10, NUS/ unwaged/disabled/ages 12-17 £8, family £20 & £32, mems/carers/under 12s FREE, Until Aug 12. A major showcase of British design from the ‘Austerity Olympics’ of 1948, to the present day. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Heatherwick Studio: Designing The Extraordinary at Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL South Kensington £6, OAP £5, NUS/ ages 12-17/disabled/ES40 holders £4, family of 3 £10, family of 4 £16, disabled carers/mems/under 12s FREE, Until Sep 30. Two decades of contemporary design projects undertaken by the acclaimed British design studio. Signs, Symbols, Secrets: An Illustrated Guide To Alchemy at Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD South Kensington FREE, Until Apr 27. Historical illustrations and manuscripts relating to the quest for the philosopher’s stone. The inTRANSIT Festival: RBKC Parkour at Pop Up Cinema, 3 Acklam Road, W10 5QZ Ladbroke Grove FREE, Until Jul 21. An interactive film art installation with gaming inspired function. Ellen Von Unwerth: Do Not Disturb at Michael Hoppen Gallery, 3 Jubilee Place, SW3 3TD Sloane Square FREE, Until Aug 31. Photography exploring female identity and stereotypes.

Codebreaker: Alan Turing’s Life And Legacy at Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD South Kensington FREE, Until Jul 31. Photographs and objects celebrating the centenary of the British computing pioneer.

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Comedy

Rhys Darby: present Did someone call a band meeting? Flight of The Conchords star Rhys Darby tells Chris Beanland about his new show

or those of us not lucky enough to have visited New Zealand, our mental image of the country has likely been shaped by two tropes: Lord of The Rings, and Flight of The Conchords. The two come together to hilarious effect on the office wall of Murray Hewitt, deputy cultural attache at New Zealand’s New York Consulate (and part-time band manager) in Conchords. Posters portraying the cinematic beauty of the South Island are

slapped over with satires of the braindead catchphrases beloved of braindead tourist authorities, such as “New Zealand – COOL!!!” “Luckily we’re a country that likes to take the mickey out of ourselves,” chuckles Rhys Darby – who played Murray to such understated effect in FOTC. “It’s good that we’ve put a name for ourselves on the map through comedy. Who would have thought?” Darby is in the country with his new show,

This Way To Spaceship, which pokes fun at the end of the world. “This is the best show I’ve done for sure – people love it,” says the 38-year-old comic. “It’s a real combination of all the things I love doing.” Those things include dressage-themed mime, skits about bathroom appliances, and comic sound effects, all cloaked in a surreal narrative of space travel and Armageddon. So how much does his homeland inspire his work? “We’re a small rural nation. We’re self deprecating. There’s nothing negative about it at all. It sums us up I think as people. We’re a great country with a small population, wonderful food and a beautiful landscape but we’ve struggled to make an impression, so we go around the world and see all these other places. I think a lot of New Zealand comedy and TV is influenced by Britain and America.” Darby’s exquisite performance in Conchords is memorable for Murray’s little tics as much as anything. “The attention to detail on the show is amazing,” he agrees. Like his thick Kiwi drawl when he talks about a guy being “did” (that’s dead), prompting an American stooge to tell him to “stop f**king with me – either he did or he didn’t”. As well as acting in CBS sitcom How To Be A Gentleman last year, Darby has enjoyed Hollywood roles in films such as Yes Man. “Zooey Deschanel was pretty sweet, she’s nice, quirky, fun-loving,” he recalls. And Jim Carrey? “I’ve always idolised him. He took me under his wing. The times when he relaxed a little bit we got on really well. I’d have liked to spend more time with him.” But now Darby is back in Britain with his two young sons in tow for this run of his newest live show. It hits the obvious Antipodean territory of Shepherd’s Bush this week, before blasting off to Edinburgh for the Fringe next month. The show was based on his book of the same name. “It’s stand-up wrapped in a theatrical blanket,” he says. “Actually that’s the first time I’ve said that! I’ll probably use it again.” So what’s next for this softly-spoken comic? “I’ve shown people I can write a book. I’m in the process of developing stuff now. I’m at this point where I want to get my own stuff going. I’m writing a TV show and a screenplay – I can’t really say much about them but they’re both New Zealand-based projects.” And will there be more FOTC? “Never say never.” O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Jul 20-22, o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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Eddie Izzard: Work In Progress at Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE Tottenham Court Road From Jul 12, Mon-Sat 11.15pm, Aug 10, 11.30pm, no perf Jul 27, Aug 6, ends Aug 11, £15 phone for availability. The surreal master returns. The Bite-Sized Comedy Club at Bridewell Theatre, Bride Lane, off Fleet Street, EC4Y 8EQ Blackfriars From Jul 10, Tue-Fri 1pm, ends Jul 27, £7. Until Jul 27. Lewis Schaffer Is Free Until Famous at The Source Below, 11 Lower John Street, W1F 9TY Piccadilly Circus Tue & Wed 8pm, FREE. Self-deprecating stand-up. Until Jul 25. Henning Wehn: No Surrender at The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3BL Farringdon Jul 2, 9, 11, 16, 18-20, 24, 8pm, £7. German-themed humour. Until Jul 24. Greenwich Comedy Festival at Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Maze Hill until July 20. SE10 9NN £10-£24. High profile stand-ups perform in one of the capital’s most prestigious comedy festivals. Featuring Sean Lock, Rich Hall, Andy Parsons, Robin Ince, Reginald D Hunter, Mark watson, Stephen K Amos, Isy Suttie and others. Check website for details.

Tuesday July 17 Bright Club: Failure at The Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4RL Angel 7.30pm, £5. With Kirsty Newton and others. Croft & Pearce: The Edinburgh Heats at Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX Leicester Square 8.30pm, £8. Sketch comedy. The Cutting Edge at Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon Street, SW1Y 4EE Piccadilly Circus 8pm, £14, NUS/ concs £9. With Ian Stone, Simon Evans and others. Guffaw Comedy Club at Ye Olde Rose And Crown Theatre Pub, 53-55 Hoe Street, E17 4SA Walthamstow Central 8.30pm, adv £12.50. With Simon Munnery and Shappi Khorsandi. Reginald D Hunter: Warm Up at 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, W1D 1LL Oxford Circus 8pm, adv £15. Wry observational humour. Jigsaw & Russell Kane at Pleasance Theatre, Carpenter’s Mews, North Road, N7 9EF Caledonian Road 7.30pm9.45pm, £10. Sketch comedy and wit.

Wednesday July 18

Harry Hill: Experiments In Entertainment at Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN Clapham Junction 9pm, £15, concs £10. Surreal humour from the stand up veteran and TV Burp star. The Cambridge Footlights: Perfect Strangers at Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, NW1 7BU Camden Town 9.30pm, £7. The awardwinning Cambridge Footlights return with a new show. Comedy Store Players at Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon Street, SW1Y 4EE Piccadilly Circus 8pm, £17, concs £12. With Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Andy Smart, Pippa Evans and Niall Ashdown. Doctor Brown: Befrdfgth at Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE Tottenham Court Road 9.45pm, £5. Absurd visual humour. Ealing Comedy In The Park: Rich Hall at Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, W5 5EQ Turnham Green 7.45pm-10.30pm, £18.50. Dry wit from the American standup. Also with Milton Jones and Phil Nichol. Priceless London Wonderground: Ha Ha’s & La La’s: Stand Up And Songs at The London Wonderground Spiegeltent, Jubilee Gardens, off Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Embankment 9pm, £15.50 & £20.50, concs £14. With Abandoman, Kevin Eldon, Fair & Square and Phil Nichol.

Thursday July 19 Ealing Comedy In The Park: Al Murray at Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, W5 5EQ Turnham Green 7.45pm-10.30pm, gates 6.30pm, £18.50. Character comedy. Also featuring Ian Stone, Otiz Cannelloni and MC Jo Caulfield. Edinburgh Preview at Comedy Cafe, 6668 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY Liverpool Street 8pm, £10. With Sean Hughes. Deborah Frances-White: Cult Following at Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX Leicester Square 8.30pm, £10. Stories and ad libs. Guffaw Comedy Club at Ye Olde Rose And Crown Theatre Pub, 53-55 Hoe Street, E17 4SA Walthamstow Central 8.30pm, adv £10. With Phil Nichol and Alistair Barrie. Ritzy Crackers: Edinburgh previews at Upstairs At The Ritzy, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 1JG Brixton 8pm-11pm, £8, concs £7, mems £6. With Loretta Maine, Sarah Kendall and Dregs.

Friday July 20 Armageddapocalypse: Threat Level Dead at Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX Leicester Square 10pm, £7, concs £6. Concept comedy featuring maverick agent Jack Lang. Big Night Out at Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EP Piccadilly Circus 8pm-10pm, phone for prices. With Markus Birdman, Alistair Barrie and Richard Morton. Foster’s Comedy Live at Highlight, Camden Lock, Middle Yard Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AB Camden Town 8.15pm-10.15pm, £17 & £18. With Ben Norris, Quincy, Jonathan Mayor, Steve Hofstetter and John Colleary. Deborah Frances-White: Cult Following at Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX Leicester Square 8.30pm, £10. Stories and ad libs. Guffaw Comedy Club at Ye Olde Rose And Crown Theatre Pub, 53-55 Hoe Street, E17 4SA Walthamstow Central 8.30pm, adv £15. With Richard Herring. Hampstead Comedy Club: Edinburgh Fringe Preview at The Pembroke Castle, 150 Gloucester Avenue, NW1 8JA Chalk Farm 7.45pm, £5. Danny Buckler. 9.15pm, £5. With Ivor Dembina. Rhys Darby: This Way To Spaceship at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT Shepherd’s Bush 8pm, £21.50. Until July 23. Offbeat comedy from Flight Of The Conchords star. Sean Hughes: Work in Progress at Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE Tottenham Court Road 9.45pm, £7.50, concs £5. Until July 21. Irreverent wit.

With Stuart Hudson, Steve N Allen, Rob Heeney, Joe Rowntree and Rick Right. Comedy Cafe at Comedy Cafe, 66-68 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY Liverpool Street 8pm, Fri £12, Sat £16. With Imran Yusuf and others. Comedy Carnival at The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John’s Hill, SW11 1TT Clapham Common 8pm-10pm, £14. With Alistair Barrie and Pete Jonas. The Funny Side...Of Covent Garden at The George, 213 Strand, WC2R 1AP Temple 8pm, £12.50. With Imran Yusuf, Rudi Lickwood and MC Gareth Kane. Peacock And Gamble & Matt Forde at Pleasance Theatre, Carpenter’s Mews, North Road, N7 9EF Caledonian Road 7.30pm-9.45pm, £10. Silly stand-up and political humour.

Sunday July 22 Holly Burn: Work In Progress at Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX Leicester Square 4pm, £5. Character comedy. Toby Hadoke: My Stepson Stole My Sonic Screwdriver at The New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton Street, NW1 3BF Great Portland Street 9pm, £10. Stories inspired by Doctor Who. Alan Hudson’s Not So Secret World Of Magic at Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, NW1 7BU Camden Town 8.30pm, £5.50. Quirky illusions and hilarious tales from Alan’s magical life. Daniel Kitson & Gavin Osborn at The Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU Regent’s Park 7.45pm, gates 6.15pm, phone for availibility £11. Storytelling with music.

Monday July 23 Comedy Night In Aid Of Epilepsy Society at Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon Street, SW1Y 4EE Piccadilly Circus 8pm, £12, NUS/concs £9. With Alistair Barrie, Andi Osho, Rob Deering, Tom Price, James Redmond, Juliet Stephens and Imran Yusuf. Frimston And Rowett & Max And Ivan The Good Ship Comedy Club at The Good Ship, 289 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7JR Kilburn phone for times, phone for prices. With Simon Evans, David Mills, Steve Hofstetter and Juliet Stephens. Happy Mondays at Amersham Arms, 388 New Cross Road, SE14 6TY New Cross 8pm-10pm, early bird £4. With Richard Herring, Joe Lycett and MC Holly Walsh.

Saturday July 21

Stewart Lee: Carpet Remnant World at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Waterloo 8pm, £10-£22.50, concs £5-£11.25. Dry observations from the king of the craft.

Big Night Out at Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EP Piccadilly Circus 8pm-10pm, phone for prices. With Markus Birdman, Bobby Mair and Richard Morton. The Boat Show at Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2HR Charing Cross 8pm, £13.50, concs £11. With Paul Tonkinson, Nathan Caton, Pete Johansson and MC Matt Reed. Comedy Cabaret at Downstairs At The King’s Head, 2 Crouch End Hill, N8 8AA Finsbury Park 8.30pm, £10, concs £7.

Phil Jupitus & Marcus Brigstocke at Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269a Archway Road, N6 5AA Highgate 8.30pm, £15. Offbeat humour and intelligent stand-up from two of the greats.

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Film

GOOD KNIGHT

BATMAN

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Christopher Nolan is back with his final Batman instalment. It’s been emotional, hears Shereen Low

hristopher Nolan’s enjoyment of the forthcoming release of The Dark Knight Rises is tinged with sadness, he admits. The London-born director is bringing the curtain down on the series which started in 2005 with Batman Begins. He says: “I’ve been working on Batman for almost 10 years. It’s been incredible and definitely been a journey. “Now it’s over and I leave it with a certain

featured amount of sadness. I have to say goodbye to the characters and that is bittersweet – it’s been a really important period of my life.” Cinemagoers are in for a visual treat with the release of this, Nolan’s third and final Batman film. There’s rumour that not one but two premieres will be taking place this week. So popular were the director’s previous films about the DC Comics characters, that unprecedented demand means advance tickets for Imax – the director’s preferred format – sold out months ago. Anyone now wanting to get a good seat will have to wait until mid-August – or attend one of the extremely late night/early morning screenings. The movie is the follow-up to 2008’s hugely successful The Dark Knight, and sees Nolan reunited with Christian Bale, Michael Caine,

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the tale full circle 99 Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman. Joining them are Batman newcomers Anne Hathaway (Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (policeman John Blake) and Marion Cotillard (Wayne Enterprises board member Miranda Tate). “We were all very excited to bring this tale full circle; that was our chief inspiration for returning to Gotham,” says Nolan, who also co-produced the film with wife Emma Thomas, and wrote the script with his brother Jonathan. The story begins eight years on from The Dark Knight. Batman is keeping a low profile, having turned from hero to fugitive after being blamed for Harvey Dent’s death. “It seems Batman and Commissioner Gordon have succeeded – the Dark Knight is no longer needed in Gotham City. Bruce Wayne has won the battle, but he is traumatised by what happened and doesn’t know how to move on from being the figure of Batman,” the 41-yearold explains. But he’s forced out of hiding and back into the Batsuit when a cunning cat burglar and menacing masked terrorist arrive on the scene. “We are very proud of this ending,” says Nolan. “We’re all hoping the audience shares our excitement.” The Dark Knight Rises is released in cinemas on July 20

Christian Bale Bruce Wayne/Batman

The 38-year-old Oscarwinner, who has portrayed the Caped Crusader in each of Nolan’s films, felt quite emotional when he de-robed from costume at the end of the shoot. “It was very bittersweet when I took off the cowl for the last time, because it’s meant so much to play this character,” he admits. “It never stopped giving me goose-bumps to stand in that suit, because I recognise the honour of

having portrayed this icon. I can’t help but feel immensely proud.” The role is a far cry from his previous films, which include Empire Of The Sun, The Fighter and American Psycho, but Bale thinks Batman is far more like the rest of us than we might realise: “One of the great things about this character is that the least relatable thing about him is his billionaire status. But the rest of it is understandable from an emotional perspective,” he says.

had to squeeze herself into Anne Hathaway Selina Kyle/Catwoman the figure-hugging catsuit, Taking on the role previously played by Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer may have been nervewracking, but Hathaway handled it like a pro. “I was a little nervous coming in as the new kid on the block. But I found being the only person in the cast who hadn’t worked with Chris before motivated me to work even harder,” she says. The 29-year-old star of The Devil Wears Prada and Alice In Wonderland

and do her own stunts in impossibly high heels. “The training was hard but fun. I saw it less as a challenge and more as an opportunity to go to a place I had never been required to go before,” she says. “When I started out with my first role in The Princess Diaries, one of the questions people kept asking me was ‘Did you grow up dreaming about being a princess?’ And the truth was, no, I wanted to be Catwoman.”

Tom Hardy Bane

weapons I could possibly want to play with, and all I have to do is wear a mask? I’m in!’ I told him.” The 34-year-old didn’t even mind the metal vice he had to wear on his face. “As soon as you put it on, you become the character. The first time I saw Christian in the make-up chair, I arrogantly thought to myself, ‘That’s not a problem, I can handle him’,” he says, adding with a chuckle: “And then on set, Batman showed up. It wasn’t Christian Bale any more; he was Batman.”

Hardy impressed Nolan so much in Inception that the director immediately offered him a role in The Dark Knight Rises. “Chris wasn’t sure I’d be interested because I’d have to wear a mask for several months. He wouldn’t tell me anything about the character, except he was a very bad guy,” he recalls. “I said, ‘Let me get this straight: you want me to come work with you, travel around the world, have a stunt team and all the

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Film The Dark Knight Rises (12A) Kapow! Director Christopher Nolan completes his dark and brooding trilogy based on the DC Comics crimefighter. It includes more than an hour of footage shot on Imax cameras to enhance picture quality and truly immerse the audience in the pulse-quickening action. Thunk! Eight years after Batman assumed responsibility for the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) and fled Gotham, gangs run riot in the city led by the sadistic Bane (Tom Hardy). Bam! The hulking villain plots to destroy the metropolis, aided by slinky burglar Catwoman (Anne Hathaway). Biff! In order to restore calm, Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) dons his cowl one final time aided by old friend Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) and trusty butler Alfred (Sir Michael Caine). A finished cut wasn’t available as Scout went to press. DS

Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap (15) “I felt I really had to do this film because rap music saved my life,” explains Ice-T, narrator and co-director of this glossy documentary which celebrates the people who propelled the lyrical art form into the musical mainstream. Almost 50 interview subjects are squeezed into 111 minutes, from old-skool legend Grandmaster Caz, who surmises, “hip hop didn’t invent anything, hip hop re-invented everything!” to Snoop Dogg, claiming to get his creative juices flowing by smoking “a bit of weed”. Popular figures like 50 Cent, Jay-Z and Queen Latifah don’t warrant a mention but Ice-T and co-director Andy Baybutt embrace other icons including Chuck D from Public Enemy, Q-Tip and Eminem. “Whoever thought one of the greatest rappers of all time would be a white cat?” purrs Ice-T. Whoever indeed. DS

In Your Hands (15) Almost two years after In Your Hands screened at the London Film Festival, Lola Doillon’s slow-burning thriller lays siege to selected cinemas around the capital. The luminous Kristin Scott Thomas continues her ascent to European cinema royalty as dispassionate surgeon Anna, who is held hostage by grieving husband Yann Ochberg (Pio Marmaï) because he holds the medic responsible for the death of his wife following a caesarean section. Stockholm syndrome, loneliness and despair kindle sparks of sexual attraction between captor and captive, nudging Doillon’s film into volatile emotional territory. Recounted largely in flashback, In Your Hands promises more than it ultimately delivers, but smouldering screen chemistry between the two leads compensates for an undernourished script that strains credibility. DS 34 Scout London scoutlondon.com

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The Lodger (PG)

Delicatessen (15)

The Genius Of Hitchcock, the BFI’s celebration of the master of cinematic suspense, continues apace with a screening of his 1927 silent masterpiece, which has been lovingly restored to its former glory by the BFI National Archive. Matinee idol Ivor Novello is mesmerising in the title role, playing an enigmatic stranger who secures lodgings with Mrs Bunting (Marie Ault) while a serial killer dubbed The Avenger runs amok on the fog-shrouded streets of London. Multi-award winning composer Nitin Sawhney provides a new score, which will be performed live by the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican Hall. Look out for a cameo from the director, a move which became his trademark, in the suspenseful opening five minutes. DS

Meat is murder in Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro’s surreal black comedy set in a post-apocalyptic town where landlord Clapet (Jean-Claude Dreyfus) satiates the cannibalistic tendencies of his protein-starved tenants by slaying poor saps who respond to a job advertisement in the paper. The film’s production design is stunning, including the infamous sequence of a couple in the throes of lovemaking, whose squeaky bed springs create a frenetic tempo for the rest of the building (an old woman knitting, a wife beating a dirty carpet, a man pumping up a bicycle tyre). Fittingly, Bar Music Hall offers in-seat table service so while Clapet saws into his hapless victims, you can tuck into dinner and Belgian beers. Bon appétit! DS

July 21, 7.30pm, £15-£35, Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS Barbican

July 17, 9pm, free, Bar Music Hall, 134 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AR Shoreditch High Street

Prick Up Your Ears (15)

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (15)

Adapted by national treasure Alan Bennett from John Lahr’s biography, Prick Up Your Ears was a seminal moment in British cinema. It features tour-de-force performances from Gary Oldman and Alfred Molina as gay playwright Joe Orton and his lover Kenneth Halliwell. Stephen Frears’ celebrated 1987 biopic paints a vivid and compelling portrait of Orton, whose triumphs on stage with uproarious black comedies Entertaining Mr Sloane and Loot contrasted sharply with his turbulent private life, openly flouting carnal desires before homosexuality had been decriminalised. When fame came a-knocking at Orton’s door, Halliwell’s sense of abandonment festered into poisonous jealousy with shocking consequences. DS

There is no sell-by-date on 80s nostalgia. At this outdoor screening in Dulwich Park, Matthew Broderick delivers his signature performance as the charismatic rebel with a cause, whose day of truancy in the company of best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) leads to a comical and life-affirming journey of selfdiscovery. Writer-director John Hughes was at the height of his considerable powers when he made this effervescent and sweet coming of age story that extols friendship as a catalyst for personal empowerment. “Life moves pretty fast,” muses Ferris. “If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Stop in SE21 and look around or you’ll miss this comedy classic. DS

July 21, 6.15pm, £5-£10, concs/mems £5-£8.50, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XT Waterloo

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DVD / Download

Greig’s having an episode

British comedy star Tamsin Greig has won many fans for her hilarious performances, including Matt LeBlanc. Just don’t ask her what it’s like to kiss him. By Susan Griffin

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’m glad quite a lot of my family are dead,” declares the usually ever-sonice Tamsin Greig. The Green Wing and Love Soup actress is explaining her horror at discovering a stream of expletives she was told would be bleeped out during a scene in the first series of Episodes actually made it on air in all their obscene glory. “I don’t really swear, so to come out with this filth, this bile, it was a shocker,” she says. Her nieces can only just look her in the eye again, while her own sons (she also has a daughter) were “freaked out” at watching mum

get intimate with Stephen Mangan, her longtime friend and on-screen husband. Well, he was, until she ended up with Matt LeBlanc. If none of that makes sense, it probably means that you missed out on Episodes, the razor-sharp new comedy from the pen of David ‘Friends’ Crane and Jeffrey Klarik, which just ended on BBC2. Mangan (Sean) and Greig (Beverly) play an English couple who are lured to Hollywood to adapt their award-winning British boardingschool sitcom, Lyman’s Boys, for a US audience. However, their intelligent original is soon mangled by the American TV system, which

insists on casting the utterly unsuitable Matt LeBlanc in the main role. The former Friends star plays an outrageous version of himself, a shrewd move from the actor who has been Joey Tribbiani to many for so long. Grieg is full of praise for LeBlanc and calls him “a game bird”, as his role in Episodes is a far cry from the innocent and playful Tribbiani. “The show blows out of the water this idea of celebrity and that you can possibly know people from glossy magazines and paparazzi photos. “For him to play an invention of Matt LeBlanc is such a brilliant way for him to say ‘you don’t really know’.” Greig acknowledges many people will have been drawn to Episodes because of a deep fondness for Friends and LeBlanc – she couldn’t believe the number of “really brilliant, professional, educated, dynamic women” who asked what it was like to kiss him. “I’m sure no one said to Matt, ‘What was it like kissing Tamsin Greig? That must have been a real highlight of your career’,” she laughs. “He’s just a bloke and on-screen kissing is so technical. It’s about being at the right angle and having the mouth in a certain position because a real kiss doesn’t look very good on camera.” Unlike the first series, which was shot entirely in the UK, the cast spent a week filming in LA for the second series. Greig, who married fellow Brit actor Richard Leaf in 1997 (she laughs it was only later that it occurred to her she would be called Mrs T Leaf) is not so sure she’d like to work there full time. “I love the idea of going out there with this show but I’m very conscious of the power studios have to give you a ‘look’. I’m not interested in that at all as an actor. I don’t care what shape I am, I don’t care how old I look, but Hollywood does, so it would be a tricky relationship,” she says. Grieg needn’t worry – since starting out in the early 90s, she hasn’t stopped working. “I’m not young and I’m not beautiful and maybe people are drawn to people who are ordinary,” she ponders. “Maybe I’m standing up for the common woman.” Episodes Season 2 is out now on DVD, BBC iPlayer and iTunes

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new releases Contraband (15) Chris Farraday (Mark Wahlberg) and best friend Sebastian Abney (Ben Foster) were once “the Lennon and McCartney of smuggling” but both men have gone straight. Trouble looms hen Chris’s reckless brother-inlaw, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones) gets in trouble with crazy drug dealer. “I’m going to take care of it,” Chris assures his wife Kate (Kate Beckinsale), reluctantly agreeing to smuggle millions of dollars of fake bills aboard a ship

from Panama to pay off Andy’s debt. Wahlberg is a muscular central presence, greeting each ridiculous twist in the script with bewilderment. We’re not remotely surprised that common sense is flung overboard for the sake of adrenaline-fuelled action. While the script springs leaks, the film stays afloat, buoyed by action-packed interludes. However, Beckinsale is wasted in a thankless supporting role that proves when boys will be boys, girls are superfluous. DS

We Bought A Zoo (PG) Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) is trying to be strong for his children following the death of his wife. He aims to start anew with his family in a ramshackle house that comes with a fully functioning zoo, complete with ballsy head keeper, Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson). Benjamin sinks all of his money into the zoo, hoping he’ll be able to restore the facility to its former glory in time for an inspection by the notoriously pernickety Walter Ferris (John Michael Higgins). Based on the inspirational memoir by Benjamin Mee, the British

newspaper columnist who took charge of Dartmoor Zoological Park in 2007, We Bought A Zoo is glossy Hollywood fiction that slathers on the emotional syrup: children stare mournfully into the camera; parents salve wounds with trite platitudes; and an ageing tiger prepares to make a final journey to the great jungle in the sky. This is writerdirector Cameron Crowe at his most mawkish and clichéd. However, the film’s trump card is Damon, who delivers a moving and honest performance as the family man. DS

The Devil Inside (15) Twenty years after her mother was locked in a mental institution following an exorcism, Maria’s daughter Isabella (Fernanda Andrade) makes a documentary about the ritual to better understand the dark forces that supposedly took hold of her mother. Filmmaker Michael Schaeffer (Ionut Grama) follows Isabella on her journey into the unknown, flanked by Italian priests. The exorcism of young Rosa Sorlini (Bonnie Morgan) in a dingy basement persuades Isabella to set up a similar procedure for her mother. The

Devil Inside jumps on the rickety Paranormal Activity bandwagon with a found footage horror styled as a documentary. We’re always several paces ahead of the characters as they blunder towards disaster; their whimpers and screams captured on three cameras that have been placed fortuitously in the right spots to document each encounter. Exorcism sequences tick off a checklist of horror tropes – levitation, painful bodily contortions, speaking in tongues – but commit the cardinal sin of forgetting to scare the living daylights out of us. DS scoutlondon.com Scout London 37

LGBT But as persecution stopped, life became more casual and the world of blacked-out windows declined.” At the same time as it became easier to be openly gay, the gangsters which had dominated the Soho nightclub scene moved on and it turned into a normalised and increasingly hip district. Bars started popping up, including Scandals, Colt and Bang! on Charing Cross Road. Others went to Lazers in Green Lane, hoping to spot a young George Michael. Divine would perform, followed by a Sinitta-heavy playlist. “There was a worrying time when it was looking very commercial,” says Wright. “Bang! moved to The Astoria and got taken over by G-A-Y. But the opposite also started happening. Niche scenes began popping up in east and south London to counteract the commercialism.” Out and about The Coleherne in Earl’s Court was a popular gay bar In 1987, Traffic in King’s Cross became the first gay bar to ban smoking, as the owners were uncomfortable about the health effects. And Stallions in Covent Garden made a name for itself by holding black nights. The alcohol license didn’t kick in until midevening, so ripped, moustached black guys would sit around sipping tea from china cups, sharing lemon slices. Both bars are now gone. Beneath St Martin’s Lane Hotel lay The Brief Encounter. Wright recalls: “It used to be underneath offices, but then they were converted into the hotel, so guys were cruising in the basement of a nice hotel.” n 1967 the law was finally perform while families ate their Baldwin, who played Lady Gargoyle There was a notable shift in passed which meant being Sunday lunch), it became Britain’s on the pantomime circuit last year, the scene in the mid-90s, when gay was no longer a crime. leading leather bar, frequented by was a regular at The Coleherne the age of consent for gay men The following decades were local resident Freddie Mercury and during its final days. “I think the was lowered to 18. Dr Quinn says: far from easy – Aids, police raids, star of Psycho, American actor HIV crisis brought an end to The “Suddenly younger gay men entered you know the story – but the scene Anthony Perkins. Kenny Everett Earl’s Court era,” he says, adding: the scene. Before that there were finally had the legal sanction to threw parties down the road at “If you go to The Quebec near men in the closet and men who spread. And it did so with aplomb. Brompton’s. And Clone Zone – now Marble Arch you can find the final hadn’t come out until their 30s.” Needless to say, life is very a chain of boutiques – started life cluster of those drinkers – all very Things are very different today. different today for young gay as a trestle table in one corner. old now, of course.” For one thing, the internet has Londoners such as myself. So I was “The leather scene wasn’t Today The Coleherne is a made life easier. interested to hear from veterans commoditised like it is today,” says straight gastropub called The “But the internet is also a threat,” about how we got to where we are Dr Vincent Quinn from The Centre Pembroke, offering no clues to the says Dr Quinn. “Dating sites have – a world more about cruising the for the Study Sexual Dissidence at wet jock-strap contests that once damaged the critical mass in gay net than cruising the bar. The University of Sussex. “It was took place on its bar. bars. Money is the stabilising factor The scene used to centre more fluid, influenced by American Hugh Wright, senior fundraiser for any bar, and Grindr is pulling around Earl’s Court, with The literature and later propelled by pop at equality charity Metro, says: on that.” Coleherne pub as the focal point. culture such as The Village People. “Before the 80s there were no gay Whatever happens, we know Originally a straight pub with a It was an image more than a fetish.” bars with wrap-around windows the gay party will never stop – it’s queer edge (drag queens would London-based actor Matt like [Frith Street’s] Ku Bar today. just the walls that change.

Changing times

The internet has transformed the way gay people meet. Journalist Jack Cullen chats to those who remember when London’s scene was more about the bars than Grindr

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White Heat at Madame Jojo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, W1F 0SE Piccadilly Circus £6, adv £4 & £5, 8pm-3am. Resident DJs spin pop and indie, plus live performances from Toy and Filthy Boy. Baleric at The Shadow Lounge, 5-7 Brewer Street, W1F 0RF Leicester Square £5, guestlist FREE, 10pm-3am. Amir Groove and Nick Tcherniak supply deep, vocal and Baleric house to evoke the spirit of Ibiza. Queerly Out Shots at Escape Bar, 10A Brewer Street, W1F 0SU Piccadilly Circus FREE, 9pm-3am. DJ Mathew spins pop, disco, 1980s, old skool R&B, Motown and hip hop. Ruby Tuesdays at Ku Bar, 30 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BA Leicester Square FREE, 9pm-3am. Pop, R&B and 1980s hits from Sandra D and Joe Grohl.

Wednesday July 18 Disco Paradise at Joiners Arms, 116-118 Hackney Road, E2 7QL Old Street FREE, 11pm-2am. Jo Public plays rare groove, disco, soul and rock’n’roll. Gigolo at The Shadow Lounge, 5-7 Brewer Street, W1F 0RF Leicester Square £8, concs £5, mems FREE, 10pm-3am. Guys with attitude party to house, pop and disco, hosted by international porn stars. Girls-A-Loud at Candy Bar, 4 Carlisle Street, W1D 3BJ Tottenham Court Road FREE, 8pmlate. DJs play pop, chart and electro, while Seauntelle hosts the weekly karaoke session. Little Belter at Madame Jojo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, W1F 0SE Piccadilly Circus £15, adv £12, 8pm. Elouise performs in a show co-written by Terry Ronald where she performs her own take on torch ballads, from the likes of Judy Garland to Barbra Streisand to Lady GaGa. XXL Wednesdays at Pulse, 1-4 Invicta Plaza, SE1 9UF Blackfriars £3, mems FREE, annual m’ship £10, 9pm-3am. DJs Christian M and Alex Logan play funky house in the main room, while Joe Egg spins retro in the Fluff Bar.

and disco, with hosts Mauricio and Danny Boyce. HU$TLR$: Members Night at The Shadow Lounge, 5-7 Brewer Street, W1F 0RF Leicester Square phone for prices, 10pm-3am. DJs Miswhite, Doug Silva and Paul Heron supply party tunes, cheese and dance vibes. Porn Idol at Heaven, Charing Cross Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG Charing Cross FREE, 11pm-4am. Resident DJs spin pop and dance while plucky punters are invited to demonstrate their talents for a shot at a cash prize. T-Club at Dalston Superstore, 117 Kingsland High Street, E8 2PB Dalston Kingsland FREE, 8.30pm2.30am. DJs Ricky Almeida, The Librarian, Felix The Barber and Tatu V swing from punk to northern soul and everything in between at a night devoted to trans, drag kings, gender queers and their friends.

Friday July 20 Fabulous Fridays at Escape Bar, 10A Brewer Street, W1F 0SU Piccadilly Circus £5, FREE before 10pm, 9pm-3am. DJs Robby D and Matt Boland spin disco, retro and pop. Fitladz at Barcode Vauxhall, Railway Arch 69 Goding Street, SE11 5AW Vauxhall £8, w/flyer/mems £6, 10pm-8am. Resident DJs spin hot grooves at this weekly cruise and dance session. Friday Night Zone at Ku Bar, 30 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BA Leicester Square £8, mems £5, 10pm3am. Doug Silva and DJ Alvaro spin pop, chart and R&B on rotation. Friday’s at Madame Jojo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, W1F 0SE Piccadilly Circus £8, mems £5, 10pm-3am. DJ Jay Strongman spins hip hop, house, funk and electronica. G-A-Y Camp Attack at Heaven, Charing Cross Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG Charing Cross £3, w/flyer £1, w/ wristband from G-A-Y Bar FREE, 11pm4am. Pop and retro classics from the 1970s to the 1990s, plus songs from musicals in the Departure Lounge with a chance to perform at 1am.

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Thursday July 19 Chick Habit at Candy Bar, 4 Carlisle Street, W1D 3BJ Tottenham Court Road FREE, 9.30pm-late. DJs Amy B and CeCe spin pop and classics from the 1990s, plus music by girls in the basement. Contact at Barcode Vauxhall, Railway Arch 69 Goding Street, SE11 5AW Vauxhall £5, NUS £2, 10pm-3am. Steven Geller and guests send temperatures soaring with dance music and chart hits. Gravity at Fire, Arch, 39-43 Parry Street, corner South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RT Vauxhall £10, concs £5, 2am-8am. DJs Alan K and Fat Tony spin electro, house

Popstarz at Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, W1D 4DD Tottenham Court Road £5£8, FREE before 11pm, 10pm-4am. The legendary night heads to Soho where resident DJs spin indie, pop and R&B.

Onyx at Fire, Arch, 39-43 Parry Street, corner South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RT Vauxhall w/flyer £6, FREE before 12midnight, 11pm-5am. Lee Harris, Phil Marriott, JC Christopher and DouG’uim, Hoxton Whores, Soul Avengerz, Mikey D, Sharp Boys, Pagano, Tasty Tim, Jason Prince, James St James, Lady Lloyd, Dusty O, Ariel and Lisa German spin house, electro, techno and funk across three floors. Play>Time at Lo-Profile, 84-86 Wardour Street, W1F 0TQ Leicester Square £10, £8 before 12midnight, 10pm-4am. Weekly gay dance party hosted by porn star Jay Roberts with special appearances. Therapy at The Shadow Lounge, 5-7 Brewer Street, W1F 0RF Leicester Square £10, FREE before 11pm, mems FREE, 10pm-3am. Electropop and dance to usher in the weekend, courtesy of DJs Miswhite, Minx, Paul Heron and Sonathaq. Tonker at Eagle, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY Vauxhall £6, FREE before 10pm, mems £5 after 10pm, 9pm-3am. Resident DJ Tim Jones and guest play house, chart and dance.

Shake Yer Dix at The Star Of Bethnal Green, 359 Bethnal Green Road, E2 6LG Bethnal Green £3, 10pm-2am. Electronica, electroclash and electropop courtesy of Cola Phalquero and Thetroublewith. XXL Retrospective at Pulse, 1-4 Invicta Plaza, SE1 9UF Blackfriars £15, mems £8, annual m’ship £10, 10pm-6am. Bears, cubs and their admirers can step back in time with DJs Christian M and Alex Logan in the main room, while Joe Egg continues the retro theme in the Fluff Bar.

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Saturday July 21

A:M Afterhours at Fire, South Lambeth Road, SW8 1UQ Vauxhall £12, w/flyer £8, 3am-11am. Resident DJs spin house and disco.

Duckie at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY Vauxhall £6, 9pm-2am. Resident DJs spin pop and indie hosted by the inimitable Amy Lamé, plus cabaret performances. Carpet Burn Sunburn at Eagle, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY Vauxhall £5, FREE before 10pm, 9pm-4am. Special guest DJ Johnny Kalifornia joins the residents for disco, pop and retro hits. Fabulous at Ku Bar, 30 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BA Leicester Square £5, FREE before 11.30pm, mems £3, 9pm3am. DJP spins pop, chart and R&B. G-A-Y at Heaven, Charing Cross Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG Charing Cross w/wristband from G-A-Y Bar £4, 10.30pm-6am. Three floors of pop, house, electro and retro favourites at one of London’s biggest gay nights with weekly live performances by chart stars. Inferno at The Shadow Lounge, 5-7 Brewer Street, W1F 0RF Leicester Square £10, FREE before 11pm, mems FREE, 10pm3am. Dress to impress as Andrew Elmore spins funk, house and dance, occasionally bowing down at the altars of Kylie, Madonna and Beyonce. Monster at Candy Bar, 4 Carlisle Street, W1D 3BJ Tottenham Court Road £5, mems £3, FREE before 10pm, 9pm-3am. Chart hits, dance and pop classics hosted by DJ Lady Bex or Sandra D on alternate weeks.

Horse Meat Disco at Eagle, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY Vauxhall £6, 8pm-3am. Residents Jim Stanton, Luke Howard, James Hillard and Severino spin disco and house on rotation. Later at Fire, Arch, 39-43 Parry Street, corner South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RT Vauxhall £6, w/flyer £5 before 1.30pm, 11.30am-8pm. D’Johnny, Paul Martin, The Oli, The Sharp Boys and Jamie Head spin house music. S.L.A.G.S / CHILL-OUT Sundays at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY Vauxhall £8, £5 before 7.30pm, 2pm-12midnight. Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs spin disco, electro and house, plus The D E Experience performs live. The Social at Candy Bar, 4 Carlisle Street, W1D 3BJ Tottenham Court Road FREE, 8.30pm-12.30am. Resident DJs spin pop, chart and retro.

Monday July 23 It’s Britney Bitch! at The Shadow Lounge, 5-7 Brewer Street, W1F 0RF Leicester Square £5, mems FREE, 10pm-3am. DJ Tuomo Fox and special guests spin pop, R&B and chart hits under the watchful eye of MC Patrick Lilley. Stampede at Escape Bar, 10A Brewer Street, W1F 0SU Piccadilly Circus £5, FREE before 10pm, £1 before 11pm, £3 before 1am, 9pm-3am. DJ Laurence Rene spins pop-punk, alternative, rock and ska, with hosts Oli Sandler and Matt Boland.

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Music

A rum pair Established acts such as Mylo and Friendly Fires are lining up to mentor some of the UK’s hottest new talent. James Edwards meets the pop matches

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’m getting just a couple of hours’ sleep at a time,” blinks DJ/producer Mylo as we sit in the basement dressing rooms of Shoreditch’s Village Underground. It’s not the result of a heavy electronic music lifestyle that’s causing the 34-year-old tiredness, though – he’s just become a father. It’s fitting that a new beginning in his family life coincides with the rebirth of his live career, as well as the advent of Bacardi Beginnings, a mentoring project which sees established artists paired with new talent. The Scot, who now lives in Hackney, joins Friendly Fires and Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard as the mentors. They have each chosen an act to work with and each been given £10,000 by the rum brand to spend as they wish on their partnership. Well, within reason. Mylo picked Ronika (pictured together, above), a writer/producer/DJ from Nottingham who creates infectiously catchy electro-pop tunes in her bedroom.

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Making friends Friendly Fires with AlunaGeorge

The mentor explains how the partnership came to be: “Andy [Peyton, Mylo’s co-promoter] and I had booked Ronika earlier this year for one of the Ecstasy, Passion & Pain club nights we’ve been running. But I failed to see her because I was in the restaurant looking after some prima donnas we had booked,” he laughs. Eventually he got to hear her, and when approached by Bacardi to be a mentor he knew exactly who he wanted to work with. Ronika grins: “I got an email saying Mylo wanted to mentor me. He’s a big influence of mine, I’ve listened to his stuff and DJed his records for years so it felt amazing to be asked.” The pair are still deciding how they’ll spend the bursary. “We’re going on holiday together,” laughs Ronika. The project marks something of a new beginning for Mylo, who vanished from the music scene after the release of 2004’s Destroy Rock & Roll – much to the confusion of his many fans. “There were a couple of problems

on the industry side, which I’m not at liberty to discuss, that have kept me from putting out stuff for the last few years, so I’ve been operating a bit below the radar,” he explains. Friendly Fires picked their “mentees”, boy-girl duo AlunaGeorge, having first encountered them in their home town. “We loved [AlunaGeorge single] You Know You Like It,” says singer Ed Macfarlane, “but it wasn’t until I saw the video that I realised I knew Aluna from St Albans.” Like Mylo and Ronika, the groups haven’t yet decided what to spend their cash on. “It’s like Christmas – you ask for something you wouldn’t normally spend your own money on,” laughs Friendly Fires guitarist Edd Gibson. The final pairing is between Joe Goddard and searingly-tipped South London vocalist Jessie Ware, who has made waves with a succession of drum ’n’ bass and dubstep collaborations. The results of the pairings – and the cash – will be unveiled throughout the year.

featured Somerset House gets some of the festival’s biggest names, including Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, and soul luminary Beverley Knight (both Sunday). Saturday looks similarly promising, featuring Portuguese star Mariza and exuberant instrumentals from our very own Penguin Café.

Americas Stage Tower Of London

All that jazz Wynton Marsalis will hit the Americas stage

Global gathering Acts from every corner of the world will perform for free on stages across London this weekend. Scout guides you through the highlights of the BT River Of Music

T Heard but not seen? The Invisible Republic of JuJu

he world is about to arrive in London. But it’s not just athletes and their entourages that other countries are jetting in – they’re also sending their musicians. This weekend bands and singers from across the Olympic nations will perform as part of the free BT River Of Music festival. Featuring at least one artist from each of the 205 competing countries, the huge global gathering will take place across five stages, each representing a different part of the world and each set alongside (or at least near) London’s most defining natural landmark: the Thames. Tickets are free but space is limited, so you have to register in advance.

Europe Stage Trafalgar Square & Somerset House

Snippy stuff Scissor Sisters headline the Americas Stage

Europe gets two sites (don’t ask why, that’s just the way it is). Performing under Nelson’s watchful eye will be the likes of electronic maestro Matthew Herbert – fronting a Russian big band no less – and Guillemots frontman Fyfe Dangerfield on the Saturday. The following day's highlights include Kathryn Tickell and the Sage Gateshead’s JigHop, plus irresistibly upbeat gypsy band Budapest Bar.

Scissor Sisters and jazz icon Wynton Marsalis are the big hitters on this stage (both Saturday). But there’s plenty more to get excited about – namely Buena Vista Social Club favourite Roberto Fonseca, who will be bringing together musicians from Cuba, Argentina and Uruguay on Saturday. Also keep an eye out for Aurelio Martinez, who on Sunday will be treating Londoners to a performance of Garifuna – music created by Central America’s black population.

Asia Stage Battersea Park The prospect of soothing Asian music in one of London’s most picturesque parks makes this an appealing option. Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain will stage a collaboration that marries South Indian sounds with those of Scottish and Irish tradition on Sunday, which also features Middle Eastern group Alif Ensemble, renowned string outfit Kronos Quartet and British fusion pioneers Transglobal Underground.

Africa Stage London Pleasure Gardens, Docklands None other than Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal will be heading up the Saturday bill at this ambitious new East London site. Also performing that day will be two guitar maestros: King Sunny Ade and Justin Adams, who will be joined by North African ensemble The Invisible Republic of JuJu. Among Sunday’s draws are British indie outfit The Noisettes – but with a twist: singer Shingai Shoniwa will be exploring her Zimbabwean heritage with a series of African collaborations.

Oceana Stage Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Australia is to provide many of the highlights for this stage, set next to Christopher Wren’s splendid Naval College. Billed as “underground heroes”, The Barons Of Tang will make their debut UK performance on Sunday, followed by Aussie performance group The Black Arm Band Company, in a collaboration with alternative Welsh folk outfit 9Bach. Wantok Musik Sing Sing is one of Saturday’s highlights, joining musicians, poets and dancers from 18 different nations in the Australasia region. BT River Of Music, July 21-22, various venues, btriverofmusic.com scoutlondon.com Scout London 41

Music Lianne La Havas July 17, Village Underground, £15.40 With a career which includes a stint as Paloma Faith’s backing singer, support slots with Bon Iver, Erykah Badu and Bombay Bicycle Club, plus a duet with Willy Mason, Lianne La Havas is doing rather well for herself. Debut album Is Your Love Big Enough? has taken off, and is now vying for the chart top spot with Newton Faulkner. Hailing from South London, this bright new talent brings her soulpop eastwards for one of the week’s hottest gigs.

July 23-24, Jazz Café, £20

Whoop! whoop! That’s the sound of da Police. Hip-hop legend KRS-One dusts down the classics from a 35-year career for two nights at the Jazz Café. From his Boogie Down Productions beginnings with DJ Scott La Rock to an acclaimed solo career, KRS-One (Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone) has now become a champion for hip-hop sensibilities, the promotion of non-violence and socially-aware lyrics. The Jazz Café had better have some strong foundations because this one’ll rock the rafters.

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Also this week: Ace Bushy Striptease, Haiku Salut, Downtime, Cosines Jul 20, The Wilmington Arms, £6, adv £5 Adam Beattie And The Consultants Jul 18, Upstairs At The Ritzy, FREE Africa Utopia: Funmi Olawumi Jul 24, Southbank Centre, £15, concs £7.50 Africa Utopia: Muntu Valdo Jul 21, Southbank Centre, £12.50, concs £6.25 Africa Utopia: Oumou Sangare & Bela Fleck Jul 18 & Jul 19, Southbank Centre, £10-£27.50, concs £5-£13.75 Africa Utopia: Paco Pena Jul 20, Southbank Centre, £10-£36, concs £5-£18 Alan Broadbent Trio Jul 19, Pizza Express Jazz Club, £19.50 Alonestar Jul 20, Roundhouse, £12.50 & £16 Ant Law, Kim Macari, Riley Stone, Declan Forde, Tom Wheatley, Steve Hanley Jul 20, Bull’s Head, £10 Arthur Beatrice, Great Waves Jul 23, The Lexington, £6.50, adv £4 Average White Band Jul 17-Jul 19, Ronnie Scott’s, £30-£45, phone for availability Billy Ocean Jul 21, Under The Bridge, £27.50 Black Market Karma, Exit Calm, The Peppermint Beat Band, The Sonic Jewels Jul 21, The Macbeth, £8, £6 before 10pm, adv £5 Blacktooth, Axis Mundi, Kings & Rogues, Evening Sons Jul 20, 100 Club, £10, adv £8 Blakmagiksociety, Move And Fire, Hotgothic Jul 20, The Good Ship, £5 Bliss N Eso Jul 17, The Garage, £17.50

Cerebral Ballzy July 18, Birthdays, £6

Charlotte Gainsbourg And Connan Mockasin Jul 19, Somerset House, £25 Excel 21, The Kingskins, Wax On Water, Mars Fortress Jul 17, Dublin Castle, £6, concs £4.50 Fatmagic Jul 19, Cargo, £8 George Crowley Quartet Jul 17, Amersham Arms, £5 Kyla La Grange Jul 30, Rough Trade East, FREE Mann Jul 20, Proud 2, £22.50 Ministry, Djerv Jul 20, HMV Forum, £20 Ondatropica Jul 20, Hackney Empire, £15-£20 Paloma Faith Jul 17 & Jul 18, Somerset House, £25 The Big Pink Jul 17, Concrete, £8.50 Kabeedies, Panda Cubs Jul 17, Bull And Gate, adv £6.50 Live Like Kings, A New Tomorrow, Zeroplane, The Unarmed Jul 20, Nambucca, £6 The Boy Least Likely To, My Tiger My Timing, Dan Leno Jul 18, Hoxton Square Bar And Kitchen, £8, adv £6 The Pharcyde Jul 17, KOKO, adv £20

Immature puns and a confessed “love of drinking and pizza” aside, Cerebral Ballzy make seriously good punk. Ignore the fact their songs have names like Puke Song, Skate All Day and Underage Drink Forever and you’ll find a refreshing alternative to the usual Brooklyn output from acts such as Animal Collective Dirty Projectors, who tend to be more, well, cerebral.

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this week Prom 14: Kronos Quartet July 24, Royal Albert Hall, £5-£16

Listening Post

PLAYLIST If the mere mention of a string quartet has you recoiling in horror, prepare for the scales to fall from your eyes. Unlike some of the attitudes that prevailed in the golden age of classical music, the string quartet is not frozen in time, and has evolved in step with the changing world. One group – or quartet – is more responsible than most for this on-going relevance. Over nigh-on 40 years, The Kronos Quartet has continually propelled this alluring mix of two violins, a viola and a cello forward with a quite infectious dynamism and gusto. Straddling a mind-boggling, not to mention ear-wiggling, array of musical styles – from traditional folk music to jazz via esoteric electronica and movie soundtracks (they have contributed to such award-winning scores as Requiem For A Dream and Heat) – they are

as eclectic as they are compelling. And they’re bringing their singular sound to London, for their first ever Proms concert. The band’s de facto leader, the irrepressible David Harrington, is understandably excited: “The reputation of the Proms on the West Coast of America [the group is based in San Francisco] is that it is one of the coolest experiences to be a part of. “I know the Royal Albert Hall from The Beatles’ A Day In The Life,” he drools in his friendly, slightly hippy-ish manner. “It somehow evokes Elgar. It’s a big moment for us.” As such, Harrington has prepared a 75 minute set that will take Kronos on an ambitious musical tour, the likes of which it has never been on before. “Because of the size of the Royal Albert Hall, we’re

Dr John July 18&19, Under The Bridge, £30

experimenting on a grand scale,” he says, before going on to explain, in detail, one aspect of their performance, wherein a piano wire will be placed in a rubber ball, dropped onto a viola string and dragged along. “It sounds like a balalaika orchestra,” he says proudly. “It’s both chilling and bizarre and we can’t wait to play it at the Proms.” Theirs is a genuinely exciting programme, covering everything from American standards (Amazing Grace) to the story of Serbia’s tumultuous recent past (…Hold Me, Neighbor, In This Storm), so it’s easy to understand Harrington’s enthusiasm. “It’s magical,” he gushes. “As we go on I find I know less and less and it becomes even more mysterious.” You sense he – and the quartet – wouldn’t have it any other way. By Jim Butler

Dr John is the sound of bourbon-soaked New Orleans. His is a voice as rich and gritty as fois gras made from Wickes, that courses through rock ’n’ roll and blues accompanied by the kind of boogie-woogie piano that lifts you out of your seat by the scruff of the neck. He’s released one of Scout’s favourite albums of the year – Locked Down, produced by the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach – and we can’t wait to hear the new material live. FYI: He’s not really a doctor...

Bill Conti Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky) United Artists

Faithless Insomnia Cheeky Records

Ash Burn Baby Burn Infectious

UK Apachi w Shy FX Original Nuttah Sour

Survivor Burning Heart Scotti Bros

Tiesto Adagio For Strings Nebula Music

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine Doctor Pressure Breastfed

Kasabian Fire Colombia

The Whitest Boy Alive High On The Heels Bubbles Records

Vangelis Chariots of Fire Polydor

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Jessie J Mar 9&10, The O2 Arena, £25 & £33.50 Django Django Oct 31, Nov 1, Heaven, £12 Dog Eat Dog Aug 28, The Underworld, adv £15 Doom, Dels Oct 12, HMV Forum, £28.50 Down Oct 21, Roundhouse, £19 Dub Colossus Sep 27, Islington Town Hall, £16.50 Eagles Of Death Metal Aug 21, O2 Academy Islington, adv £17.50 Eddie Vedder Jul 30 & Jul 31, HMV Apollo, £37-£50, phone for availability Efterklang & Northern Sinfonia Oct 30, Barbican Centre, £15-£22.50 Eliza Carthy Band Oct 12, Blackheath Halls, £18, concs £16 Emeli Sande Nov 11, Royal Albert Hall, £22.50-£37.50 Euros Childs, The Wellgreen Sep 4, The Lexington, £9 & £11 Evile Oct 28, The Garage, adv £13 Ewert And The Two Dragons Sep 24, The Borderline, £6 Fat Freddy’s Drop Aug 4, HMV Forum, £29.50 Festival Jamaica 2012: Caroll Thompson, Winsome, Michael Gordon, Trevor Walters, Winston Reedy, Paul Dawkins, Audrey Scott, Wendy Walker Jul 28, Maryland Complex, £30 Festival Jamaica 2012: Desmond Dekkers’ Aces Jul 27, Maryland Complex, £15 Festival Jamaica 2012: The Specials Aug 10, Maryland Complex, £25 Field Music Oct 17, Electric Ballroom, £12.50

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Francois & The Atlas Mountains Oct 25, Village Underground, adv £12 Fun Oct 2, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, phone for prices George Michael: Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour Sep 29, Royal Albert Hall, £46-£126 George Michael: Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 17, Earls Court, £51-£91 Godspeed You! Black Emperor Nov 4 & Nov 5, HMV Forum, £20 Gravenhurst Sep 26, Cecil Sharp House, £12.50 Grimes Sep 5&6, Heaven, £11 Hot Chip, Django Django Oct 18 & Oct 19, O2 Academy Brixton, adv £20 Hundred Reasons, Hell Is For Heroes, Cable Nov 24, HMV Forum, adv £17.50 Hundred Reasons, Hell Is For Heroes, Cable Nov 22, The Coronet, adv £17.50 Inkubus Sukkubus, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Aug 26, The Underworld, £15 James Yorkston Sep 24, Southbank Centre, £16.50, concs £8.25 Jason Mraz Dec 1, The O2 Arena, £32 Jehst Jul 26, 229 The Venue, £12.50 Jennifer Lopez Oct 22, The O2 Arena, £50-£75 Jessie Ware Nov 13, Electric Brixton, £12.50

Charli XCX Aug 1, XOYO, £9 Joe McElderry Sep 20, St James’s Church, £32.50 John Cale Oct 13, Southbank Centre, £20£30, concs £10-£15 Justin Bieber Mar 4-7, The O2 Arena, £50 & £60 Kris Kristofferson Dec 7, Southbank Centre, £35 & £40, concs £17.50 & £20 Kwes Oct 18, Birthdays, early bird £6 Kyla La Grange Oct 9, The Scala, adv £10.50 Labrinth Oct 20, O2 Academy Brixton, adv £17.50 Lianne La Havas Oct 11, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, £15 London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay: Olympic Torch Relay Finale: Dizzee Rascal, The Wanted, Mark Ronson & Katy B, You Me At Six, Eliza Doolittle, Rizzle Kicks, Wretch 32 Jul 26, Hyde Park, £15

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Gabriela Montero Jul 20, Wigmore Hall, £12, concs £10 Andrea Bocelli Nov 14 & Nov 15, The O2 Arena, £45-£120 Aphex Twin: Remote Orchestra Oct 10, Barbican Centre, £25-£35 BBC Proms 2012: Prom 13: WestEastern Divan Orchestra Jul 24, Royal Albert Hall, £13-£55 BBC Proms 2012: Prom 14: Kronos Quartet Jul 24, Royal Albert Hall, £12 & £16 BBC Proms 2012: Prom 34: BBC Symphony Orchestra Aug 8, Royal Albert Hall, £7.50-£36 BBC Proms 2012: Prom 73: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Sep 6, Royal Albert Hall, £13-£55 Elisabeth Leonskaja Sep 18,

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Music Tuesday July 17 MDNA Tour After Party at Punk, 14 Soho Street, W1D 3DN Tottenham Court Road adv £8, 10.30pm-late. DJs David Robson, Neil Prince and Kurt Hoffman spin chart, pop, dance and retro hits, with host Jonny Woo. Panic at The Roxy, 3-5 Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ Tottenham Court Road £5, NUS/w/flyer £3, guestlist w/flyer FREE before 10.30pm, 10pm-3am. Max Panic, Gaz Panic and That Perfect Fumble spin indie, electro, retro and pop. Stupid Tuesday at Thirst, 53 Greek Street, W1D 3DR Tottenham Court Road £3, FREE before 10pm, 5pm-3am. Resident DJs play funky house, disco and pop.

Wednesday July 18 1-800 Dinosaur at Plastic People, 147-149 Curtain Road, EC2A 3QE Liverpool Street £5, £3 cons, 8pm-2am. Resident DJs and guests supply house, funk and electronica. Beach Bum at Ladybird Bar, 70 Upper Street, N1 0NY Angel FREE, 9pm-2am. DJ Larry Sun plays a mash-up of dance, hip hop, electro and party. Madd Raff Wednesdays at The Social, 5 Little Portland Street, W1W 7JD Oxford Circus £5, £3 before 11pm, FREE before 9pm, 7pm-1am. The Heatwave supply bashment and dancehall, plus a dance session with dancehall instructor Safwaan Shoshoni of Pineapple Studios. Those That Know at Catch, 22 Kingsland Road, E2 8DA Old Street FREE, 8pm12midnight. Resident DJs and guests spin hip hop, post dubstep, electronica and R&B.

Thursday July 19 Hidden Level at Camino, Regent Quarter, N1 9RL King’s Cross St Pancras phone for prices, 7pm-12midnight. Virgil Howe, Mr Snoid and El Barone spin funk, Latin, rock ‘n’ roll and reggae. Love Present at Orleans, 259-261 Seven Sisters Road, N4 2HZ Finsbury Park £5, FREE before 12midnight, 10pm-late. DJs Rob Bailey and Chris Dale spin 1960s club soul, ska, Motown, R&B and boogaloo. No Chaser Presents at Bar Music Hall, 134-146 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AR Old Street FREE, 7pm-1am. Gem And The Deadheads, Crows, The Witches, Eric Lovetone and guests supply rock and indie.

I Love Fwd: Dubstep Allstars 9 Launch Party at Plastic People, 147-149 Curtain Road, EC2A 3QE Liverpool Street £7, 9.30pm-2am. Silkie And Quest, Swindle, Chef and Razor Rekta supply house, funk and electronica.

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Smashing Blouse Presents at XOYO, 32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AP Old Street £8, adv £6, 8.30pm-late. Olugbenga, Fearne Cotton, Willy Moon, I Dream In Colour and guests provide indie, electro, dance beats and rock. So Much More at Market Place W1, 11 Market Place, W1W 8AE Oxford Circus FREE, 8pm-2am. DJ Khalil supplies summer jams and classic party vibes. Thirsty Thursdays at Raduno, 85 Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ Farringdon FREE, 12midnight-4am. Resident DJs play 1980s pop classics. Three Pound Thursdays at Anam, 3 Chapel Market, N1 9EZ Angel £3, NUS FREE before 11pm, guestlist FREE, 9pm-3am. Resident DJs play pop, house and dance. Thursday House Sessions at Inc Bar, 7 College Approach, SE10 9HY Cutty Sark FREE before 10pm, 9pm2am. Resident DJs spin funky house. Thursdays at Miss Q’s, 180-184 Earls Court Road, SW5 9QG Earl’s Court FREE, 9pm-2am. Resident DJs spin rock’n’roll and indie classics, plus live bands. Vibe at Moonlighting, 16-17 Greek Street, W1D 4DR Tottenham Court Road £7, w/flyer £5 before 12midnight, ladies £5, FREE before 11.30pm, 10pm-3am. DJs on rotation including Anas, Spider, Prezedent, Ice, Commander B, Pioneer and DJ L spin hip hop, R&B, funky house, garage, bashment and reggae.

Friday July 20 Astral Circus at Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, SW9 6LH Brixton adv £10, £5 early bird, 10pm-6am. Nick Sentience, Mechanimal, Cathar and guests supply psychedelic trance, electronica and light shows. Balkankan at Ginglik, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8PH Shepherd’s Bush £8, mems FREE, PAYG mems £6 before 10pm, 9pm-4am. DJs Kobayashi, Shefitza and Fafa supply Balkan beats, folk, Gypsy ska and electro swing. Bedrock at The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette Street, W1D 4JB Tottenham Court Road £7, w/flyer £5 before 12midnight, 11pm-4am. DJs Little Chris and George spin indie, electro, rock, retro and pop. Birdback Launch Party at The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP Old Street FREE, 7pm-late. Hannah Holland, Luc Le Corre, J Saintil and Weareskitzo supply electronica and dance beats. Club NME at KOKO, 1a Camden High Street, NW1 7JE Mornington Crescent £5, 9.30pmlate. Man Like Me and guests supply indie, electro and rock. Dance Rocks at The Watershed, 267 The Broadway, SW19 1SD Wimbledon £8, £5 before 12midnight, 8pm-3am. House, R&B, chart, indie and 1980s and 1990s hits. Fabriclive at Fabric, 77A Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ Farringdon £17, adv £16, adv £21 inc CD, £7 after 3am, mems £12, NUS £10 before 12midnight, 10pm6am. Hatcha And N-Type, Ez, Scratch Perverts and guests supply dubstep and electronica.

Church at Corsica Studios, 4-5 Elephant Road, SE17 1LB Elephant & Castle adv £8£12, 10pm-6am. Instra:mental, Lone, George Fitzgerald, Objekt, Behling & Simpson, Seb Wildblood, Apes, Versa and Reflec spin electro and dubstep. Friday at The Garage, 20-26 Highbury Corner, N5 1RD Highbury & Islington £10, 7pm. The DMC UK Final 2012 where DJs come together to battle it out for the chance to win and represent the UK at the DMC World DJ Finals. Fridays at Joiners Arms, 116-118 Hackney Road, E2 7QL Old Street £10, £5 after 2.30am, FREE before 11.30pm, 10pm-4am. Rob Sykes, Paul Heron, Mista Pierre and Jeffrey Hinton spin house, techno and electro. Friday Night Pick N Mix at South London Pacific, 340 Kennington Road, SE11 4LD Oval £5, £3 before 10pm, FREE before 9pm, 5pm-3am. DJ Weegee spins a mix of soundtracks, exotica, vintage reggae and other contemporary grooves till 10pm when Dave Daggers and Marshmellow Mike play pop. Fridays at Storm, 28a Leicester Square, WC2H 7LE Leicester Square mems FREE, phone for times. Resident DJs spin R&B, hip hop, funky house, old skool garage, reggae and bashment. Future Boogie X Melbourne Deepcast X Wolf at The Queen Of Hoxton, 1-5 Curtain Road, EC2A 3JX Shoreditch High Street £5, FREE before 8pm, 8pm-2am. Joe 90, Myles Mar, Stu Clarke And Matt Neale, Yam Who and Capita provide dance beats and electronica. The Gallery at The Ministry Of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP Elephant And Castle £14, 10.30pm6am. Umek, Manuel De La Mare, Paul Thomas, Paul Jackson, Melody Cane, Rachel Harvey, Night Life In London, Jay Deep, Diego Herrera, Steve Murrell, Jeff Souza, Dave Bowler, Bugaboh & Afrodite and Mike Injeti & Electum spin electro, house, trance and techno. Galactic Zoo Dossier Magazine Launch at Rough Trade East, Brick Lane, E1 6QL Aldgate East FREE, 6.30pm-late. Steven H Krakow supplies psychedelia and electronica.

Hot Damn! at The Purple Turtle, 61-65 Crowndale Road, NW1 1TN Mornington Crescent £6, 7pm-3am. Resident DJs Handsome Matt, Liam And Tobes play indie, pop, punk and rock. House Party at Infernos, 146 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UH Clapham Common £10, FREE before 10pm, £5 before 10.30pm, 9pm-3.30am. Resident DJs spin house classics from early 1990s to present day. Huntley & Palmers at Plastic People, 147149 Curtain Road, EC2A 3QE Liverpool Street £10, adv £7, 10pm3am. Sophie, Jackmaster, Jam City, Jeffrey Sfire and Benito play house and electronica. Idiosynphonic Summer Special at Cable, 33A Bermondsey Street, SE1 2EG London Bridge £8, adv £5, 10pm-6am. Document One, Tantrum Desire, Callide and guests provide dubstep. Jubilee Club at The Barfly, Camden, 49 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN Chalk Farm adv £5, 10pm-3am. DJs Chris Mccormack and Alan Cherry Cola spin indie, punk and rock’n’roll, with performances from A Plastic Rose, My Preserver and Itamar. Liminal Sounds 1st Birthday!! at The Rhythm Factory, 16-18 Whitechapel Road, E1 1EW Whitechapel £5, adv £3, 10pm-5am. Visionist, Logos, Blackwax and guests supply underground dance music. Lost In London at Pacha, Terminus Place, SW1V 1JR Victoria £15, adv £6 & £10, phone for times. Cesar Ruiz, Rachel Harvey, I Am Santiago, DJ Masa and Niroshan spin house, Latin, funk and techno. Meltdown at Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, SW9 7AY Brixton £7, £5 before 11pm, 9pm-4am. Ross Allen, Luke and guests supply hip hop, rare groove and electronica. The More I Get The More I Want at The Big Chill Bar, Drury Walk, E1 6QL Liverpool Street FREE, 8pm-1am. Sounds Of The Universe DJs spin soul, rare groove, disco, house, reggae and lover’s rock.

Livin’ Proof Special at XOYO, 32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AP Old Street £10, 10.30pm-3am. Danny Brown, DJ Rags, DJ Khalil, Budgie, Snips, The Last Skeptik and guests provide hip hop, dance beats and electronica.

clubbing Off Track at 333, 333 Old Street, EC1V 9LL Old Street £5, FREE before 11.30pm, 10pm-3am. House, electro, dubstep, drum’n’bass, hip hop and R&B courtesy of Freight Train. Oh What A Lovely Recession at The Peacock Cafe, 148 Falcon Road, SW11 2LW Clapham Junction FREE, 8pm-2.30am. DJ David Diskojuice and DJ Tubby spin hits from the 1970s and 1980s and funky house, plus burlesque performances. One Kiss at Sound, 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA Leicester Square £10, £5 before 11pm, 10pm-3am. DJs Krisis and Melody Kane play chart, R&B, house, electro and hip hop. Pick N Mix at Arch, 15-16 Lendal Terrace, SW4 7UX Clapham North FREE, 10pm-3am. Resident DJ Jerry spins funky house, soulful electro, indie, rock, pop and soul from the past six decades. Retro Fiva at Walkabout, Temple Place, WC2R 2PH Temple £5, FREE before 9pm, 8pm-1am. DJs Mr T and Amia play hits from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Rubbish at Charterhouse, 38 Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6JH Farringdon FREE, 8.30pm-4am. DJ Joanna Bin Laughin and D’erika Delboy Trotter spin pop, chart and retro hits. Sin City at Electric Ballroom, 184 Camden High Street, NW1 8QP Camden Town £7, NUS/mems £5 before 11.30pm, w/flyer £5 before 12midnight, 10.30pm-3.30am. Stevie C, Riyad, Tony Madball and Demonic play contemporary rock and metal in the main room, while Shuff and Vixen spin classic rock and metal in room two. Subterrania 3rd Birthday at Egg, 200 York Way, N7 9AX King’s Cross St Pancras adv/mems/ NUS £10, 11pm-7am. Guy J, Mark Fanculli and Deepmilo provide techno, house and electronica. Whip It at Amersham Arms, 388 New Cross Road, SE14 6TY New Cross £3, NUS £2, mems £1, FREE before 11pm, 10pm-3.30am. Resident DJs spin rock, pop, indie and soul.

funk, soul, dance and party tunes. The Cock 10 Year Anniversary Party at XOYO, 32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AP Old Street £8, 9pm-late. Mark Moore, Prince Julia, DJ Rokk and Jim Stanton supply dance beats and electronica. Deep Art at The Basing House, 25 Kingsland Road, E2 8AA Liverpool Street £10, concs £7 & £9, 10pm-4am. Climbers, Lee M Kelsall, Matt Fear, Deep’art and Si Heslin supply electronica, hip hop, deep house and indie dance. Echoes Ldn Presents at Nomad, 58 Old Street, EC1V 9AJ Barbican £5, 10pm. Vincenzo Siracusa, Matthew Jones, Kirri Cornwell, Harris Liosis, Bob Shark and Nicolo Bozzano supply electronica and dance vibes. Electro Swing Club at The Book Club, 100-106 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH Old Street £10 after 10pm, £5 after 8pm, 8pm-2am. Analogik, Cyril Noir, Chris Tofu, Auntie Maureen’s Headphone Disco and guests provide burlesque, electro swing and party tunes. Entice Presents House Vs Garage at The Whitehouse, 65 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7EH Clapham Common adv £12.50, 9pm-5am. DJ EZ plays house, garage, old skool and dance classics, with MC Versatile. Feeling Gloomy at O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street, N1 0PS Angel £8, £6 before 12midnight, adv NUS £5, 10.30pm-3.30am. Leonard and Cliff spin melancholy pop and indie. Flexout Audio at Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, SW9 6LH Brixton £10, adv £7, 10pm6am. Break, Need For Mirrors, Kenny Ken and guests supply drum’n’bass and jungle. Gypsy Hotel at The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, N1 9JB Angel £12, adv £9.99, 8pm. DJ Scratchy spins indie, rock and new wave at this burlesque and cabaret evening.

Saturday July 21 100m & Running Party: Olympic Special! at The City Arts & Music Project, 70-74 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ Old Street £8, £5 before 12midnight, 10pm. DJ Motive, Blackfoot Phoenix, DJ Jden and DJ 7oel supply drum’n’bass and dance beats. BBM Me at The Hoxton Pony, 104-108 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AH Old Street £10, FREE before 9pm, concs £7 before 10pm, 8pm-2am. DJ Twiggy Garcia and guests supply house, electro, dubstep and drum’n’bass. Christmas Club at The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette Street, W1D 4JB Tottenham Court Road £7, w/flyer £6, 11pm-4am. Indie and retro pop disco with DJ Tom Smith. Club De Fromage at O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street, N1 0PS Angel £6.50, 10.30pm3.30am. The resident DJs at Tony and Slow Alfie spin pop hits, with themed fancy dress. Club Aloha at South London Pacific, 340 Kennington Road, SE11 4LD Oval £5, £3 before 10pm, FREE before 9pm, 7pm-3am. Le Frere Dangereux supplies

Fabric at Fabric, 77A Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ Farringdon £19, adv £18, adv £23 inc CD, £10 after 4am, mems £13, NUS £12, 11pm-8am. Craig Richards, Guy Gerber, Shaun Reeves, DJ Tennis and guests supply tech house and electronica.

£5 before 11pm, 10pm-3am. DJs Krisis and Flex spin pop, R&B and dance anthems. We Fear Silence at Cable, 33A Bermondsey Street, SE1 2EG London Bridge £14, adv £10 & £12, 10pm-6am. Black Sun Empire, Dillinja, Ed Rush and guests supply high octane, techno-infused drum’n’bass.

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Tief at Corsica Studios, 4-5 Elephant Road, SE17 1LB Elephant & Castle adv £8£13, 10pm-6am. Jus-Ed, Lawrence, Jay Shepheard, Iron Curtis, Toshiya Kawasaki, Tad Wily and Thick As Thieves provide house, electronica and disco. I Love The 80s at The Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, NW1 7PG Camden Town £7, NUS £5, w/flyer £5 before 11.30pm, 10.30pm-3am. Jake Armstrong and Martin2Smoove play pop, indie, disco, cheese and rock. Moondance Camden Palace Reunion at KOKO, 1a Camden High Street, NW1 7JE Mornington Crescent £20, 9pm-5am. Micky Finn, DJ Sy, Ratpack, Randall And Kenny Ken and guests supply old skool rave and dance beats. Ride at Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH Camden Town phone for prices, 7.30pm-2.30am. Cat Lovers, Filthy Few and residents supply indie, disco, Motown, commercial house and electronica. Saturdays at Joiners Arms, 116-118 Hackney Road, E2 7QL Old Street £10, £5 before 2.30am, FREE before 11.30pm, 10pm-4am. DJs Paul Heron, Mista Pierre and Jeffrey Hinton supply disco, funk and dance grooves. Shake, Rattle & Bowl at All Star Lanes, Victoria House Southampton Row, WC1B 4DA Holborn FREE, 10pm-2am. DJs The Dirty DeeTees plays rock’n’roll, Northern Soul, Motown and ska. Shake at Electric Ballroom, 184 Camden High Street, NW1 8QP Camden Town £10, NUS/mems £8 before 11.30pm, 10pm3am. Disco and pop from DJ John Osbourne and Paul C in the main room, while DJ Milo plays party anthems in room two. Sneaky Sound System at Electric Brixton, 1 Town Hall Parade, Brixton Hill, SW2 1RJ Brixton adv £10, 10pm-6am. Connie Mitchell, Angus McDonald and guests supply dance and electronica. Subsoul at The Social, 5 Little Portland Street, W1W 7JD Oxford Circus £5, FREE before 8pm, 6pm-1am. Jazzie B, Spin Doctor and Chris P Cuts provide soul, disco, hip hop and house. Supernova #6 Italian Special at Egg, 200 York Way, N7 9AX King’s Cross St Pancras £20, adv £15, mems £13, 10pm-9am. Stefano Noferini, Neverdogs and Dzeta N’Basile provide deep house and techno. We Are One at Sound, 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA Leicester Square £10,

Free Your Soul at Madame Jojo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, W1F 0SE Piccadilly Circus £5, £3 before 11pm, 10pm-2.30am. Resident DJs spin old skool, disco, jazz, soul, house and Latin. Fuse at 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, E1 6RU Liverpool Street guestlist FREE, 1pm-10.30pm. Resident DJ Enzo Siragusa provides techno, house, electro and minimal. Hangover Lounge at The Lexington, 9698 Pentonville Road, N1 9JB Angel phone for prices, 2pm-7am. Helen McCookerybook and resident DJs supply acoustic tunes, soul, reggae, folk, indiepop and psych. Hula Boogie at South London Pacific, 340 Kennington Road, SE11 4LD Oval £7, 7pm-1am. Miss Aloha and the Reverend Boogie host a burlesque night with tunes from the 1930s 40s and 50s. Showtime at Sound, 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA Leicester Square £10, £5 before 11pm, 10pm-3am. DJ Phatman plays house, electro, R&B and chart. Sunday at Salsa!, 96 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0JG Tottenham Court Road FREE, 8.30pm-1am. The Latin Brotherz spin salsa and Latin, plus live percussion. The Sunday Show at Sound, 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA Leicester Square £10, £5 before 7.30pm, 8pm-late. Resident DJs spin chart, dance R&B, plus live music. The Village at East Village, 89 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HX Old Street FREE, 4pm-12midnight. Phil Levene, Ed Stokes and Ginger Tony spin jazzy, funky house, Afro and soulful contemporary beats. WetYourSelf! at Fabric, 77A Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ Farringdon £10, NUS £7, adv £5, 11pm-6am. Chaim, Cormac, Jacob Husley and guests supply techno, house and electronica.

Monday July 23 Jam Hot at Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH Camden Town FREE, 7.30pm-1.30am. Duke Etienne, Darren Judge and C...al Jader supply reggae, global underground sounds and electronic bass. Monday Madness at Walkabout, Temple Place, WC2R 2PH Temple £5, FREE before 8pm, 8pm-12midnight. DJs Bruno and Jimmy Jam spin pop and carnival classics. Rehab at The Roxy, 3-5 Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ Tottenham Court Road £5, NUS/w/flyer £3, mems £1 before 9.30pm, 10pm-3am. DJ Haley, Zoe Demonette, Dan Udy and Malarky supply indie, electro and pop. Service Industry Night at Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EP Piccadilly Circus £7, £5 before 12midnight, w/payslip FREE before 12midnight, 9pm-3am. Colin Russell and Donald Sweeneey provide R&B, hip hop and chart.

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Sport & Fitness The ringleader Trainer Jennifer Warren

Fight the flab A new exercise class combines boxing pad training with a live DJ – and it’s all in a club in Brixton. Alice Wiggett dons the gloves and joins in

t’s sweaty, the music is loud and the disco ball is spinning in Club 414 in Brixton. “Come on! Only 30 seconds more,” shouts founder of Boxit to the Beat, Danni Davis. When you’re in a techno club, the last thing you’re usually thinking about is how many jabs, hooks, uppercuts, lunges and squats you’ve got left to do in a minute. It’s 7.30pm on a Wednesday and passers-by are looking into the window wondering why 30 people are throwing punches in time with music.

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“When you train to music, you push yourself that little bit more,” says Davis. “Your adrenalin kicks in and you forget you’re tired.” Boxit to the Beat pairs a boxing-based workout with a live DJ, in a club environment. Davis and Boxit trainer Jennifer Warren demonstrate a set of boxing routines, which the class copies while the DJ plays a selection of upbeat house tunes. “I adore teaching the class,” Davis enthuses. “Nine years ago, as a personal trainer, I did some

work with boxing pads, and I saw results really quickly. I also love training to music and that’s why I started Boxit to the Beat. There isn’t anything else like it because we have a live DJ to work with.” The class is a lively mix of cardio and toning exercises, starting with a warm-up routine of simple moves and exercises before, in pairs, donning the gloves and pads for the more intensive work-out. “Working in pairs is really good because you

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Health clubbing Boxit To The Beat classes run at Brixton techno hotspot, Club 414

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work in a team, pushing each other,” says Davis. Halfway through the class we do a series of core work, including various versions of sit-ups, planks and crunches, and then back to a final round of boxing. Davis and Warren keep the room motivated with their enthusiasm, occasionally singing along and giving the odd ‘whoop’, and it’s somewhat reminiscent of being on a night out. “If exercise is fun you push yourself,” says Davis. They are also on hand to make sure everyone is doing the routine correctly – which can be more difficult than expected if co-ordination isn’t your strong point. Davis emphasises that the class is designed

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Two’s company Working in pairs makes the class more sociable

for all abilities, from beginners to those who can really throw a punch. “The thing is you can work as hard as your own limits will allow. It is for any ability because we demonstrate all the moves and you work as hard as you can.” On the whole the class is made up of women, although there is a small number of men there. “I do have some regular guys, but the class is mainly female because generally women prefer group exercise,” she says. “One of the guys plays Aussie Rules football – it’s a great work-out for strength, stamina and cardio.” First-timer Bex tells me: “I came with a friend to try it out, I have never done a class like this and I loved it. Doing exercise in a club is great – it doesn’t feel like the gym and I don’t think I have ever worked-out this hard.” Anna is a regular. She says: “I’ve been doing this since the class started and I can really feel the difference because you work every part of your body. The DJ keeps you going for longer.” After several sets of star jumps, bounces, squats and punches, I’m exhausted, but still bouncing to the beat. To be honest, if I had been in a gym class I probably would have tried to sneak to the back and waved my arms a bit in an attempt to pretend I’m doing the exercises properly. Davis says her ambition is to expand the classes out across all of London. It might sound ambitious, but the draw is similar to Zumba: a fun, social exercise class. The next day my body hurts, but in a good way. I’m a convert. Boxit To The Beat, Wednesdays, Club 414, Brixton, £10, boxitbootcamp.com

Sound of success A live DJ keeps up motivation levels

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Theatre

Back to the future

A new production of The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy arrives in London this week. Director Dirk Maggs chats to Chris Beanland about the legacy of the sci-fi classic

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his morning I’ve been rewriting one of the scenes,” says Dirk Maggs with an air of sober respect. The director of the new stage version of The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show – Live is not taking any chances. “Douglas needs to be front and centre,” he says. “I channel him really.” H2G2 – as it’s affectionately known by its legion of fans – is a cult sci-fi comedy with a wicked anti-establishment streak and a playful attitude to science. Not quite as jolly was the untimely death of its creator Douglas Adams, just over a decade ago. He was just 49 – this year would have marked his 60th birthday. Adams, who is buried in Highgate Cemetery, was universally loved for his wit and bonhomie. He wrote for Monty Python first, so it’s fitting that Terry Jones will guest star when this show reaches the Hackney Empire on July 19. And it is for H2G2 that Adams will be most fondly remembered. Having begun life as a Radio 4 series in 1978, it went on to spawn books, audio recordings and a 2004 film starring Martin Freeman, Mos Def and Zooey Deschanel. But Maggs’ new touring stage adaptation aims to capture the spirit of those early radio shows. Some of the original cast members (like Simon Jones) reprise their roles, while a different guest narrator joins each night (Phil Jupitus is among those who have taken a turn). Would Adams have approved? “His family is backing us to the hilt on this – we ask for their opinion and they give it,” says Maggs. “We have creative arguments – but only within the cast.” But one wonders what Douglas Adams would think of it all now. He’d have hated to think of

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himself ‘looking down’ because he was a firm atheist, a man of science and friend of Richard Dawkins. “But,” laughs Maggs down the phone from Liverpool, “he may be an aetheist, but there’s a heck of a lot of God in this!” Maggs knew Adams well and even plays drums in this show. He’s clearly a believer in Adams – even if Adams wasn’t a believer in much. “He was ahead of his time. We are in the world that he was predicting 30 years ago.” Maggs also reckons it’s time for a new generation of fans to discover H2G2. “I think it’s great to have kids here. For some reason, 12 seems to be the age when it really appeals. There was a lad in Glasgow who said he was scared and found it funny at the same time. So his answer? To be scared and to laugh.” Which is probably what Adams would have wanted. Maggs adds: “It all ends with Now Read On. That’s what people should do with Douglas.” Hackney Empire, London, July 19, hitchhikerslive.com

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What you need (and are allowed) to know about You Me Bum Bum Train

Creators Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd reveal as much as possible about one of the year’s hottest – and most secretive – shows What is You Me Bum Bum Train? ML: In short, it is an experience that catapults an individual into different worlds, to see what they learn about themselves in each scenario. So each audience member is on their own for the entire thing? KB: Yes. It is always created specifically for each ticket holder, who quantum leaps through a range of scenarios where they are the protagonist.

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Fair enough. But why so much secrecy about the specifics? ML: They aren’t prepared for the world they’re thrown into, so they have a natural reaction, and that’s how they discover new sides to themselves that they didn’t know were there before. KB: Surprise is everything. We let ticket holders test out what it’s like to be someone else, in scenarios they would never otherwise

experience, and it all hinges on them not knowing what to expect. It sounds quite intimidating. ML: It is! But the feedback we’ve had is that everyone feels very supported, which is important. Sound like you’re on to a big money-spinner! ML: Sadly not, which is why we rely on a team of incredible volunteers. KB: We do it because we love it. It’s like being part of the most elaborate surprise party, just for a series of strangers. It sounds amazing, but it’s sold out. What about the rest of us? ML: Come and volunteer! Being a part of it is also an incredible experience – lots of amazing people coming together to take one person on a life-changing journey. Jul 19-26 & Aug 15-Sep 19, Broadway, Stratford, bumbumtrain.co.uk scoutlondon.com Scout London 51

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Chariots Of Fire booking until Nov 10, Gielgud Theatre, 35-37 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR Piccadilly Circus £26-£55, Premium Seats £85, Mon-Sat 7.45pm, mats Wed, Sat 3pm, no perf Jul 27. Mike Bartlett’s stage version of the race to compete in the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. The 39 Steps booking until Mar 30 2013, Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly, W1J 0TR Piccadilly Circus £15-£55, Mon-Sat 8pm, mats Wed 3pm, Sat 4pm, no perf Dec 26, Dec 24, 4pm. John Buchan’s thriller with a comic twist. Abigail’s Party booking until Sep 1, Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DA Leicester Square £12.50£49.50, Premium Seats £75, Mon-Sat 7.45pm, mats Thu, Sat 3pm. Mike Leigh’s 1970s suburban comedy drama. Antigone booking until Jul 21, National Theatre: Olivier, South Bank, SE1 9PX Waterloo £12-£32, Tue 2pm OAP £12 & £22. Sophocles’s Greek drama features Jodie Whittaker in the title role. Anything But (A One-Woman Play) Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX Leicester Square £7, concs £6, Jul 21, 4pm. Solo comedy drama set at a funeral. Billy Elliot - The Musical booking until Dec 15, Victoria Palace, Victoria Street, SW1E 5EA Victoria £19.50-£65, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. Musical adaptation of the famous film. Birthday booking until Aug 4, Jerwood Theatre At The Royal Court, Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS Sloane Square Jun 2230 Mon £10, Tue-Sat £12, £20, £28, concs £15, £23, Jul 1-31, Aug 1-4 Mon £10, TueSat £12, £20, £28, under 25s £8, Thu, Sat 2.30pm concs £15, £23, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm, no perf Jul 27, no mat perf Jul 19. Drama about couple facing the imminent arrival of their second baby. Blood Brothers booking until Nov 24, Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0JP Leicester Square £20£65, Mon-Sat 7.45pm, mats Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm. Willy Russell’s celebrated musical. Chicago booking until Jan 26 2013, Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH Charing Cross £26£67.50, Apr 23-Sep 22 Mon-Fri 8pm & 5pm under 26s £20, Mon-Thu, Sat 8pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, mats Sat 3pm, Jul 27, 2pm & 7pm, no perf Dec 24 & 25, 3pm, Dec 22, 3pm. Musical about the jazz era. Chicken booking until Jul 21, Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, SW1A 2DY Charing Cross Jun 25 preview £17.50, Jun 26-30, Jul 1-21 Mon-Sat 7.45pm & 3pm £17.50, £25, Thu 3pm £17.50, MonSat 7.45pm, mats Thu, Sat 3pm. Dark and gritty comedy by New Yorker Mike Batistick.

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Democracy booking until Jul 28, Old Vic, 103 The Cut, SE1 8NB Waterloo £10-£45, Wed, Sat mats OAP £26, under 25s £12, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm. Michael Frayn’s spy drama. The Doctor’s Dilemma booking until Sep 12, National Theatre: Lyttelton, South Bank, SE1 9PX Waterloo Jul 17-23 previews £12-£29.50, Jul 24-31, Aug 1-31, Sep 1-12 £12-£47, Mon-Sun 7.30pm, 2.15pm & 2.30pm child £12-£23.50, Wed 2.15pm OAP £12-£27, Jul 17-21, 23, 25 & 26, 30 & 31, Aug 1 & 2, 6-8, 14-18, 23-25, 31, Sep 1, 7 & 8, 10-12, 7.30pm, press night Jul 24, 7pm, mats Jul 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 18, 25, Sep 1, 8, 12, 2.15pm, Aug 19, 26, Sep 2, 9, 2.30pm. George Bernard Shaw’s funny and insightful look at the dodgy ethics of people who play God. Dreamboats And Petticoats booking until Nov 24, Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE Charing Cross £17.50-£55, Premium Seats £55-£65, Mon-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 8pm, mats Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm. Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran’s musical. Ghost - The Musical booking until Apr 20 2013, Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman Street, W1D 7DY Piccadilly Circus Mon-Wed/Thu mats £25-£65, Thu eves/ Fri & Sat £25-£67.50, Premium Seats £85, £25 day tickets available Mon-Fri from the box office from 10am on the day of the performance, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. A stage adaptation of the 1990 film. Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain! (Over 6s) booking until Sep 21, Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH Charing Cross £10-£14.50, Wed-Fri 1pm, Sat 10.30am & 12noon, Sun 3pm & 5pm. A look at all the nasty, crazy things British people have done to each other over many years. The Hurly Burly Show booking until Sep 22, Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine Street, WC2B 5LA Covent Garden Jul 2-12 preview £15-£39.50, Jul 13-31, Aug 1-31, Sep 1-22 £25-£49.50, Mon-Thu 8pm, Fri & Sat 6.30pm & 9pm. A contemporary burlesque-inspired revue show, starring Miss Polly Rae. Jersey Boys booking until Feb 17, Prince Edward Theatre, 28 Old Compton Street, W1D 4HS Tottenham Court Road Tue-Thu £20-£65, Fri-Sun £20-£67.50, Premium Seats Tue-Thu £85, Fri-Sun £95, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Tue, Sat & Sun 3pm, except Jul 17-Oct 21, Sun 5pm, no perf Dec 25, Dec 30, 3pm, extra mat perf Dec 27, 3pm. Musical drama about Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons. The Legacy: A New Musical Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX Leicester Square £17.50, concs £15, mat Jul 19, 3pm, 7.30pm. Musical about family in London’s East End. Les Miserables booking until Oct 27, Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA Piccadilly Circus £10-£65, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm. Long-running musical drama. The Lion King booking until Jan 6 2013, Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ Charing Cross Tue-Thu £30-£60, Fri, Sun £32.50-£62.50, Sat £35-£65, Jul 17-Jan 6, Sep 2-Dec 31, Jan 1-6 2013, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat & Sun 2.30pm, Jul 24-Sep 1, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed & Thu, Sat 2.30pm, no eve perf Jul 27, no perf Dec 25, no mat perf

Dec 26, extra mat perf Dec 27, 2.30pm. Classic Disney musical. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Desdemona Starts Thu, booking until Jul 20, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS Barbican £15-£55, Jul 19 & 20, 7.30pm. Othello’s tragic lover and her African nurse Barbary reconnect. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: Timon Of Athens booking until Sep 9, National Theatre: Olivier, South Bank, SE1 9PX Waterloo Jul 10-16 previews £12-£22, Jul 17-31, Aug 1-31, Sep 1-9 £12-£32, child £12-£22, Wed 2pm OAP £12, £22, Jul 17, Aug 3 & 4, 6-8, 13-16, 21-23, 30 & 31, Sep 1, 7 & 8, 7.30pm, press night Jul 17, 7pm, mats Aug 4, 8, 15, 22, Sep 1, 8, 2pm, Aug 5, Sep 2, 9, 3pm. Shakespeare’s fable on consumption, ruin and debt, with Simon Russell Beale in the title role. Long Day’s Journey Into Night booking until Aug 18, Apollo Theatre, 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EZ Piccadilly Circus £21-£53.50, Premium Seats £76, Mon & Tue, Thu-Sat 7pm, mats Wed 2.30pm. David Suchet and Laurie Metcalf star in Eugene O’Neill’s drama. Mamma Mia! booking until Sep 1, Prince Of Wales Theatre, 31 Coventry Street, W1D 6AS Charing Cross Mon-Fri £20-£64, Sat £20-£67.50, Premium Seats £85 & £95, Mon-Thu, Sat 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, mats Sat 3pm, extra mat Jul 27, 3pm, no eve perf Jul 27. Musical comedy. Matilda: The Musical booking until Feb 17 2013, Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street, WC2H 9HU Covent Garden Oct 25 2011-Feb 13 2012 £19-£58.50, disabled £28.75, Tue-Thu under 18s £19-£48.50, Feb 14 2012-Feb 17 2013 £20-£62.50, disabled £31.25, Tue-Thu under 18s £19£52.50, Tue 7pm, Wed-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm, extra mat perf Nov 1, 2.30pm. Musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s story.

Shrek - The Musical booking until Mar 31 2013, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF Covent Garden £20£65, Wed & Thu eves family of four £99£150, additional seats £29.50 (upper circle) & £45 (best available), Premium Seats £95, Mon, Thu-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 7pm, mats Thu, Sat & Sun 3pm, no perf Oct 10. Musical based on the computeranimated film.

The Mousetrap booking until Dec 15, St Martin’s Theatre, West Street, Cambridge Circus, WC2H 9NZ Leicester Square £15.60-£41.60, Premium Seats £60.60, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Tue 3pm, Sat 4pm. Agatha Christie’s murder mystery. Naked Boys Singing booking until Dec 29, Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NL Embankment £15 & £22.50, Fri & Sat 10pm. Comedy revue celebrating the male nude form. One Man, Two Guvnors booking until Jan 12 2013, Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 18 Suffolk Street, SW1Y 4HT Piccadilly Circus £15-£55, premium seats £85, concs available, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm, no perf Dec 25, extra mat perf Dec 27, Jan 3, 2.30pm, Dec 24, 2.30pm, Dec 26, 7.30pm. Comic tale, based on Carlo Goldoni’s The Servant Of Two Masters. The Phantom Of The Opera booking until Oct 27, Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL Piccadilly Circus £22.45-£85, MonSat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. Playwrights’ Playwrights: Across Oka The Duke Of York’s, St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG Leicester Square £8, £10, concs £6, Jul 20, 2pm. Robert Holman’s play about a teenage boy on a mission. Posh booking until Aug 4, The Duke Of York’s, St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG Leicester Square £15-£52.50, NUS £25, OAP £29.50, adv OAP £32.50, Premium Seats £75, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm. Drama about members of an elite student dining society. Rock Of Ages booking until Feb 17 2013, Shaftesbury Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP Holborn Mon-Thu £20£57.50, Fri & Sat £20-£65, Mon-Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 8pm, mats Sat 4pm, no perf Dec 25, Dec 31, 3pm & 7pm, extra mat perf Dec 27, 3pm. Musical celebrating Los Angeles rock culture. Singin’ In The Rain booking until Feb 23 2013, Palace Theatre, 109-113 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5AY Leicester Square £14-£84, £25 day seats available from the box office from 10am on day of the performance, Mon & Tue 7pm, Wed-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 3pm, Jul 17-Sep 30, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mat Jul 17-Sep 30, Wed, Sat 3pm, Oct 1-Feb 23 2013, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mat Oct 1-Feb 23 2013, Wed, Sat 2.30pm. Stage production based on the classic MGM film musical. South Downs & The Browning Version: Double Bill booking until Jul 21, The Harold Pinter Theatre, 6 Panton Street, SW1Y 4DN Piccadilly Circus £20£49.50, Premium Seats £75, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. One-act dramas by David Hare and Terence Rattigan. Stomp booking until Dec 22 2013, Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9ND Leicester Square £20£49.50, Mon, Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm, mats Thu, Sat & Sun 3pm, no perf Jul 27, Aug 12, Dec 25, no eve perf Dec 24, Jan 1. Inventive percussion-themed show. The Sunshine Boys booking until Jul 28, Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, Strand, WC2R 0ET Charing Cross £20£58.50, Mon-Wed OAP £25, Mon-Thu under 25s £20, concs available, Premium Seats £75, 20 top price seats at £10 each, available in person only from 10am on day of performance, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed,

recommended Sat 2.30pm. Neil Simon’s comedy with Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths. Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street booking until Sep 22, Adelphi Theatre, 409-412 Strand, WC2R 0NS Charing Cross £20-£67.50, £25 seats available in person from the box office from 10am on day of performance (max 2 per person), Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm. Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton star in Stephen Sondheim’s musical. Thriller Live booking until Sep 23, Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES Piccadilly Circus £27.50-£59.50, Premium Seats £85, Tue-Fri, Sun 7.30pm, Sat 8pm, mats Sat 4pm, Sun 3.30pm. A celebration of Michael Jackson’s music. The Tiger Who Came To Tea booking until Sep 2, Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES Piccadilly Circus £9-£16, Premium Seats £20.50. Judith Kerr’s popular book is adapted by David Wood. Top Hat - The Musical booking until Apr 27 2013, Aldwych Theatre, 49 Aldwych, WC2B 4DF Covent Garden £20-£65, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm, no perf Jul 27, Dec 24 & 25, 31. Irving Berlin’s romantic musical. War Horse booking until Oct 26 2013, New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW Covent Garden £15£55, Premium Seats £85, Mon, WedSat 7.30pm, Tue 7pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. Acclaimed adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s story. We Will Rock You booking until Oct 20, Dominion Theatre, 268-9 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ Tottenham Court Road Jan 1-Dec 31 2011, Jan 1-May 13, May 15-Oct 20 2012 £27.50-£60, May 14 10th Anniversary Special Show £14.15, £40.50, £73.25, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 2.30pm. Musical using Queen songs. What The Butler Saw booking until Aug 25, Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, WC2R 0NH Charing Cross May 4-15 previews £15-£39.50, May 16-31, Jun 1-30, Jul 1-31, Aug 1-25 £25-£49.50, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm, no perf Jul 27, extra mat perf Jul 24, 2.30pm. Joe Orton’s final play featuring Omid Djalili. Wicked booking until Apr 27 2013, Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, SW1V 1LG Victoria Mon-Fri eves/mats £15-£62.50, Sat eves £15-£65, 24 front row day tickets priced £27.50 each released 10am at the box office, maximum two per person. Musical about the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wizard Of Oz booking until Sep 2, London Palladium, 8 Argyll Street, W1F 7TF Oxford Circus £25-£65, Premium Seats £84, £25 day seats available from the box office from 10am on day of the performance, Tue 7pm, Wed-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm. Lloyd Webber version of classic tale. The Woman In Black booking until Dec 15, Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, WC2B 5HH Covent Garden £16.50£45, Premium Seats £55, Sep 2 2012-Dec 15 2012, Tue-Sat 8pm, mats Sep 2 2012Dec 15 2012, Tue, Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm, Jul 16 2012-Sep 1 2012, Mon-Sat 8pm, mats Jul 16 2012-Sep 1 2012, Tue 3pm, Sat 4pm. Susan Hill’s ghost story. Yes, Prime Minister booking until Jan 1 2013, Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, SW1A 2DY Charing Cross £26.50,

£46.50, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn’s much-loved comedy.

The Complete World Of Sports (Abridged) booking until Aug 25, Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, WC2H 7JB Covent Garden £20.12, £23.50-£36.50, Jul 17, 19-21, 23, 25 & 26, 28, 30, Aug 1-4, 6, 8-11, 13, 15-18, 20, 22-25, 8pm, press night Jul 18, 7.30pm, Jul 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, 5pm, mats Jul 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 3pm, Jul 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 19, 4pm. The three-man comedy ensemble present a quick-fired precis of the entire history of athletic competition.

OFF WEST END A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ends Sep 5, The Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU Regent’s Park Jun 2, 4-9 previews £17.50-£37.50, Premium Seats £44.50, Jun 11-13, 20-23, 25 & 26, Jul 5-7, 9-11, 19-21, 23-26, Aug 16-18, 2022, 30 & 31, Sep 1, 2-5 £22.50-£42.50, Premium Seats £49.50, Jul 25 & 26, Aug 2-4, 6-8 Olympics Tickets pricing when booked before Apr 30 £20.12. Shakespeare’s evergreen forest fantasy in the open air. Ragtime Ends Sep 8, The Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU Regent’s Park May 18 & 19, 21-26 previews £17.50-£37.50, Premium Seats £44.50, May 28 & 29, Jun 14-16, 18 & 19, 27-30, Jul 2-4, 12-14, 16-18, Aug 13-15, 23-25, 27-29, Sep 6-8 £22.50£42.50, Premium Seats £49.50, Jul 28, 30 & 31, Aug 1, 9-11 Olympics Tickets Pricing when booked before 30 April £20.12. Musical about three families separated by race and destiny. Festival Of The World: Hotel Medea (Zero Hour Market/Drylands/Feast Of Dawn) Starts Fri, ends Aug 11, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Waterloo £40, concs £37, From Jul 20, Fri & Sat 11.45pm, press night Jul 21, 11.30pm. Exciting, ritualistic, part-cabaret promenade re-telling of the tale of Jason and Medea. Festival Of The World: Knight Watch: SouthS’tory Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Waterloo £10, concs £5, Jul 22, 8.30pm. Fuel Theatre’s sitespecific drama about gang culture. Henry V Ends Jul 21, Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, NW3 3EU Swiss Cottage £29, concs £15, Jul 21 mat £15, Jul 18 & 19, 7.30pm, captioned Jul 20, 7.30pm, audio described Jul 21, 2pm. Propeller’s production of Shakespeare’s history play.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ Hackney Central £21£25, Jul 19, 8pm. Comedy drama in which the original cast of Douglas Adam’s radio show recreate the experience. International Youth Arts Festival 2012: The Dreaming: National Youth Music Theatre Ends Jul 22, Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, KT1 1HL Kingston-upon-Thames Jul 19-22 £5, £10-£15, concs £8, £13, Jul 17 Gala Performance Tickets £40, Jul 17, 8pm, Royal Gala Performance, Jul 19, 7.30pm, Jul 22, 5pm, mat Jul 21, 11.30am. Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Jazz At Cafe Society Ends Jul 21, Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7JR Kilburn Mon £15, Tue-Thu 8pm £18, concs £15, Sat 3pm £18, concs £15, Fri & Sat 8pm £21, Jul 17-21, 8pm, mat Jul 21, 3pm. Musical drama telling the story of a legendary New York club. Knives In Hens Starts Mon, ends Jul 24, Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 Greenwich £12.50, concs £7.50, 8ES Jul 23 & 24, 7.30pm. Playwright David Harrower’s debut drama. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: The Boy Who Fell Into A Book (Ages 7 & Over) Starts Wed, ends Jul 29, Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D 3NE Tottenham Court Road £10, Jul 18 & 19, 21 & 22, 26, 28, 11am, Jul 21 & 22, 2426, 28 & 29, 3pm. Fast-paced adventure story by Alan Ayckbourn. A Doll’s House Ends Jul 28, Young Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1 8LZ Waterloo Jun 29 & 30, Jul 1-7 £10-£19.50, Jul 8-28 £10-£30, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm, no perf Jul 27. Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama on morals. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ends Jul 21 2013, Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, N1 1TA Highbury & Islington £15, NUS/OAP/unwaged £10, Jul 17-21, 7.30pm, mat Jul, 3pm. Custom/Practice Theatre presents Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Mr Kolpert Ends Aug 5, King’s Head, Islington, 115 Upper Street, N1 1QN Angel £19.50 & £25, NUS/OAP £16.25, unwaged/under 18s £15, Jul 15 preview £10, Sun & Mon 7.15pm, mat Aug 5, 3pm. The Curious Room presents David Gieselmann’s pitch-dark comedy drama. Priceless London Wonderground: Cantina Ends Sep 30, The London Wonderground Spiegeltent, Jubilee Gardens, off Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Waterloo May 8-21 previews £10, £15, £25, booths £125, May 23-31, Jun 1-30, Jul 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sep 1-30 £15-£50, booths £175, £200. A glamorous mix of vaudeville, circus-theatre, dance and music in a traditional Spiegeltent. Priceless London Wonderground: The Magician’s Daughter Ends Jul 19, The London Wonderground Spiegeltent, Jubilee Gardens, off Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Waterloo £10 & £15, Jul 18 & 19, 1pm & 3pm. Michael Rosen’s family-oriented drama inspired by The Tempest. Penny Arcade: Bitch! Dyke! Faghag! Whore! Ends Jul 22, Arcola Tent, 2 Ashwin Street, E8 3DL Dalston Junction £20, concs £15, Table of 4 includes bootle of wine and signed programme £120, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Sun 5.30pm. Outrageous theatrical show from New York performance artist.

The Physicists Ends Jul 21, Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LX Covent Garden May 31, Jun 1-6 preview £10-£25, Jun 7-30, Jul 1-21 £10-£32.50, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. A satirical drama written by Friedrich Durrenmantt, adapted by Jack Thorne. The Play’s The Thing: Richard III & The Taming Of The Shrew Ends Oct 13, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Southwark lower/ middle/upper galleries seated £15-£39, yard standing £5, under 18s £12-£36, Jul 17, 24 & 25, 31, Aug 1, 9, 15 & 16, 24, Sep 1, 12, 28, Oct 5, 12, 7.30pm, Jul 22, 29, Aug 5, Sep 2, 9, 6.30pm, mats Jul 20, 25 & 26, Aug 1 & 2, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 24 & 25, Sep 13, 29, Oct 6, 13, 2pm, Jul 22, 29, Aug 5, Sep 2, 9, 1pm. Acclaimed Shakespearean Mark Rylance stars in two of the Bard’s classics. The Prophet Ends Jul 21, Gate Theatre, 11 Pembridge Road (above the Prince Albert Pub), W11 3HQ Notting Hill Gate Jun 14-19 previews £10, Jun 20-30, Jul 1-27 Mon-Sat 7.30pm £20, concs £15, Sat 3pm £10, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 3pm. A part-verbatim drama set during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. SapphoÖIn 9 Fragments Ends Jul 18, Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES Greenwich £15, concs £10, Jul 17 & 18, 8pm, mat Jul 18, 2.30pm. Drama about the poet’s story and contemporary issues. Torch Song Trilogy Ends Aug 12, The Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark Street, SE1 1RU London Bridge May 30 & 31, Jun 1-11 previews £25, £32.50 inc meal, Jun 12-30, Jul 1-31, Aug 1-12 £29.50, concs £27, £37 inc meal, Tue-Sat 8pm, mats Sat & Sun 3.30pm. Harvey Fierstein’s comedy drama. The Two Most Perfect Things Ends Jul 21, Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, W6 9RL Hammersmith £20, concs £18, Jun 27-30 previews £18, concs £16, Tue-Sat 7.45pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.45pm. Musical play exploring the lives of acclaimed contemporaries Noel Coward and Ivor Novello.

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Ends Sep 9, Kensington Gardens, Princes Square, W2 4NJ Bayswater May 8-31, Jun 1-30, Jul 1-31, Aug 1-31, Sep 1-9 Mon-Fri £25, £35, £45, Sat & Sun £29.50, £39.50, £49.50, May 8-29 child FREE, Jul 17-22, Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 3pm, Sun 12noon & 3.30pm, Jul 23-Sep 9, Mon, Thu-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed & Thu 2.30pm, Sat 3pm, Sun 12noon & 3.30pm, Jul 27, 2pm. Rupert Goold and threesixty’s re-telling of the C.S. Lewis magical fairy tale.

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Theatre Vieux Carre Ends Aug 4, King’s Head, Islington, 115 Upper Street, N1 1QN Angel Jul 10-13 £10, from Jul 14 £19.50 & £25, NUS/OAP £16.25, unwaged/ under 18s £15, Tue-Sat 7.15pm, Sun 3pm. Tennessee Williams’s drama. Who A Di Don Starts Sat, ends Jul 22, Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ Hackney Central £25, Jul 21 & 22, 8pm. Comedy drama by Oliver Samuels. The Winter’s Tale Ends Jul 21, Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, NW3 3EU Swiss Cottage £29, concs £15, Jul 17, 21, 7.30pm, mat Jul 18, 2pm. Propeller Theatre presents Shakespeare’s drama.

FRINGE The 10th More London Free Festival At The Scoop: The Trojan War, Agamemnon & Orestes Ends Aug 5, The Scoop At More London, The Queens Walk, SE1 2AA London Bridge FREE, Thu-Sun, First part 6.30pm-7.30pm, second part 8pm9pm, third part 9.30pm-10.30pm, signed perf Jul 21. Steam Industry Free Theatre adapt Oresteia at the outdoor amphitheatre. 1936 Starts Wed, ends Aug 5, The Lilian Baylis Studio, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN Angel £25-£32, From Jul 18, Tue-Sat 7.45pm, mats Thu, Sat 3pm, Sun 4pm, no eve perf Jul 19, no perfs Jul 24, 27. Drama looking at the conflicts leading up to the Berlin Olympics, through the eyes of an American journalist. 27 Wagons Full Of Cotton & The Interview Ends Jul 26, The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, E1 6QL Liverpool Street £10.50, Mon-Sun 7.30pm, mats Sat 3pm, Tue 1pm, no perf Jul 20. Two short dramas written by Tennessee Williams and Octave Mirbeau. Amy Amy Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, NW1 7BU Camden Town £12, Jul 21, 9.30pm. Musical about a would-be singing star. Being Tommy Cooper Ends Jul 21, Old Red Lion, 418 St John Street, EC1V 4NJ Angel Tue & Wed, Fri & Sat £15, concs £12, Sun £7, Thu Pay What You Can, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat & Sun 3pm. A provocative comedy-drama about the highs and lows of the late comedian. Big Sean, Mikey & Me Tristan Bates Theatre, The Actors Centre, 1a Tower Street, WC2H 9NP Leicester Square £5, Jul 21, 5pm. Dark comedy drama about an out-of-work actor. Breathless: A Dramatic Cantata Ends Jul 19, Theatre 503, The Latchmere Pub, 503 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BW Clapham Junction £10, concs £8, Jul 17-19, 9pm. Charlie And Lola’s Best Bestest Play: Watershed Productions (Over 3s) Starts Wed, ends Aug 25, Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, SW19 1SB South Wimbledon Mon-Fri £14, Sat & Sun £16, concs £10, Jul 18-21, 10.30am, Jul 21, 2pm, Jul 24, 27 & 28, Aug 1, 3 & 4, 7, 10 & 11, 14, 16, 18, 21 & 22, 25, 11am, Jul 24 & 25, 27 & 28, 31, Aug 1-4, 7-11, 14-16, 18, 21-23, 25, 2.30pm, autism friendly Jul 26, 2.30pm, after show talk Jul 28, 2.30pm, signed Aug 4, 2.30pm. A production featuring puppets, live action and music based on Lauren Child’s characters. City Of London Festival 2012: Black Eagles Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, EC2M 7PR FREE, Jul 19, 5pm & 6.30pm. Fusion of barn dance, African music and street theatre.

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Conference Call/Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You Ends Jul 21, Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, NW1 7BU Camden Town £12, concs £8, Jul 17-21, 7pm. Double bill of dramas by Howard Colyer and Christopher Durang. Dial L For Latch-Key & Leading The Witness Starts Mon, ends Jul 27, Upstairs At The Gatehouse, Hampstead Lane, N6 4BD Highgate £12, concs £10, Jul 23-27, 7.30pm. Hen House Press presents two one-act thrillers by Scott Fivelson. Don Quixote! Don Quixote! Pleasance Theatre, Carpenter’s Mews, North Road, N7 9EF Caledonian Road £5, Jul 20, 7.30pm-8.35pm. Physical theatre production referencing the works of Cervantes and Shakespeare. Everything In Colour Ends Jul 21, New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, SW19 1QG Wimbledon £12, Jul 17-21, 7.45pm, mat Jul 21, 2.30pm. Musical set at the height of Cool Britannia. Evidence & Coup Ends Jul 21, White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Road, SE11 4DJ Kennington £14, concs £10, Jul 17, 19, 21, 7.30pm. Will SherriffHammond directs a double bill of dramas. Face To Face: Festival Of Solo Theatre: Face To Face: A Festival Of Solo Theatre Ends Jul 22, LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, SW8 2JU Stockwell Mon-Sat £15, concs £10, 6-day pass £75, 12-day pass £125, Sun MiniFest 1-day pass £15, concs £10, times vary. Themed performances, workshops and masterclasses. The Fear Of Breathing - Stories From The Syrian Revolution Ends Aug 11, Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, SW10 9ED West Brompton Jul 17 & 18 £10, Jul 19-29 Wed-Sun 7.30pm & 3pm £14, concs £10, Sat 7.30pm £14, Tue £10, Jul 31, Aug 1-11 Wed-Sun 7.30pm & 3pm £16, concs £12, Sat 7.30pm £16, Tue £12, From Jul 17, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat & Sun 3pm (press night Jul 19, no mat perf Jul 21). Verbatim drama based on interviews, film footage and stories from inside Syria. The Fitzrovia Radio Hour Jul 24-26, The New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton Street, NW1 3BF Great Portland Street £10, Jul 23-26, 7.30pm. A satirical recreation of 1940s radio drama. The Great Puppet Horn The New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton Street, NW1 3BF Great Portland Street £7.50, Jul 19, 7.30pm. Satirical shadow puppetry. Hansel And Gretel: The London Touring Theatre Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, W4 2RP Turnham Green £15, child £7, family £41, Jul 19, 6.30pm. An adventurous rendition of the fairy tale, with puppetry, music and theatre. An Incident At The Border Starts Sun, ends Aug 7, Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, SW10 9ED West Brompton £14, concs £10, From Jul 22, Sun & Mon 7.30pm, mats Tue 2pm. Comedy drama in which a courting couple become entangled in international politics. Jack The Ripper’s London Starts Wed, ends Aug 5, The Stone Spike, 1 London Bridge, SE1 9BG London Bridge phone for prices, Jul 18-21, 26, 28, Aug 1-4, 8pm, mats Jul 18-22, 25-29, Aug 1-5, 12noon & 3pm. Crow Theatre tells the story of the infamous killer’s last victim, Mary Kelly. Jubilee Ends Jul 21, Tabard Theatre, 2 Bath Road, W4 1LW Turnham Green £18, concs £16, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 4pm. Cole Porter’s musical comedy.

Mack And Mabel Ends Aug 25, Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard, corner of Tooley Street and Bermondsey Street, SE1 2TF London Bridge £10-£22.50, Jul 1727, Aug 13-25, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 3pm, Jul 28-31, Aug 1-12, Mon-Sat 8pm, mats Sat 3pm. Romantic musical drama, based on the real-life relationship between film director Mark Sennett and screen actress Mabel Normand. Kitsch Cabaret Ends Jul 28, Madame Jojo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, W1F 0SE Piccadilly Circus £25, Sat 8pm-3am. Cabaret show. A Life In Monochrome Ends Jul 28, The Space, 269 Westferry Road, E14 3RS Mudchute £12, concs £8, Jul 17-28, 8pm, mat Jul 21, 2.30pm, no perf Jul 27. Musical drama set in the speakeasies of 1930s America. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: En Route Ends Jul 21, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, E15 1BN Stratford solo £15, duo £24, trio £30, booking essential, Tue-Sat 10am, 1pm & 4pm. Create your own theatrical journey through instructions, directions and audio communication - mobile phone required. London 2012 Cultural Olympiad: You Me Bum Bum Train 2012 Starts Thu, ends Jul 26, Broadway, Stratford, Broadway, E15 4BQ Stratford £20, phone for availability, Jul 19-22, 24-26, 7pm, 7.15pm, 7.30pm, 7.45pm, 8pm, 8.15pm, 8.30pm, 8.45pm, 9pm, 9.15pm, 9.30pm, 9.45pm, 10pm, 10.15pm, 10.30pm, 10.45pm, press perf Jul 24. Physically challenging, immersive, participatory theatre experience. The Maids Ends Jul 21, The Lion & Unicorn, 42-44 Gaisford Street, NW5 2ED Kentish Town £15, concs £12, Jul 17-21, 7.30pm, mat Jul 21, 3.30pm. Jean Genet’s black comedy about two maids who plot to murder their employer. Momentous Musicals New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, SW19 1QG Wimbledon £24.50 & £29.50, concs £22.50, Jul 19, 7.30pm. Gareth Gates stars in this tribute to musical theatre, directed by John Garfield-Roberts.

No Lone Zone Ends Jul 20, Studio 180, 180 Lambeth Road, SE1 7JY Lambeth North £12, concs £10, WedFri 7.30pm. Dark comedy about duty and what one does to survive. The Only True History Of Lizzie Finn Ends Jul 21, Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard, corner of Tooley Street and Bermondsey Street, SE1 2TF London Bridge £10-£18, Mon-Sat 7.45pm, mats Sat 3.15pm. Sebastian Barry’s drama about prejudice and sexuality. Paradise Street Ends Jul 17, St John’s Church, Waterloo Road, SE1 8TY Waterloo £12, Jul 17, 7.30pm. Drama based on real stories of women who lived in Waterloo during the second world war. A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man Ends Jul 29, Pentameters Theatre, Three Horseshoes, Heath Street, NW3 6TE Hampstead £12, Tue-Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm. James Joyce’s semi-autobiographical novel, adapted by Tom Neill. The Secret Rendezvous Ends Jul 26, McQueen, 59-61 Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4AA Old Street FREE, Thu 9pm3am. Burlesque, cabaret and circus. SOLO Festival Of One Man Plays: Ben And Joe’s Starts Sat, ends Jul 28, Theatre Collection, Above The Lord Stanley Pub, 51 Camden Park Road, NW1 9BH Caledonian Road £7, Jul 21, 5.30pm, mats Jul 21, 1pm, Jul 28, 4pm. A solo drama written by Martin Foreman, set inside a bar in the San Fernando Valley. St John’s Night Ends Aug 4, Jermyn Street Theatre, 16B Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6ST Piccadilly Circus Jul 10 & 11 previews £14, Jul 12-31, Aug 1-4 £18, concs £15, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 3.30pm, Jul 19, Aug 2, 3.30pm. Henrik Ibsen’s first publicly performed play, a satirical comedy directed by Anthony Biggs. Strong Arm Starts Sun, ends Jul 24, Theatre 503, The Latchmere Pub, 503 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BW Sloane Square £8, concs £6, Jul 22, 5pm, Jul 23 & 24, 9pm. A comedy drama about an overweight man who decides to enter the Mr Britain competition. The Theatre Of Great Britain: Chewing Gum Dreams Ends Jul 21, The Yard, Queens Yard White Post Lane, E9 5EN Hackney Wick £6, two shows back to back £10, Jul 17-21, 9pm. A solo play about the last days of innocence. The Theatre Of Great Britain: An Oasis In 5 Parts Ends Jul 21, The Yard, Queens Yard White Post Lane, E9 5EN Hackney Wick £6, two shows back to back £10, Jul 17-21, 7.30pm. Partperformance art, part-multimedia work about a disillusioned writer. Tranquility, Serenity, Calm Waterloo East Theatre, 3 Wootton Street (Entrance In Brad Street), SE1 8TG Waterloo £9, concs £7.50, Jul 21, 7.30pm. Comedy drama in which an anarchist falls in love with a civil servant. Two Headed Ends Jul 22, The Rose, Bankside, 56 Park Street, SE1 9AR London Bridge £12, concs £10, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sun 3pm. Historical drama set in 19th-century Utah. Vera Vera Vera Ends Jul 28, The Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, SE15 4ST Peckham Rye pay what you can, adv £10, concs £8, Mon-Sat 7.45pm, mats Wed, Sat 3.30pm. Black comedy about what one is willing to fight for.

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