Pick of the Week

By Holly O’Mahony

Holly O'Mahony

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Issue: GW297

Musical mayhem

Slapstick stars of Giffords Circus Tweedy and Mikey have broken away to create their own show – but just what this show will be about, they’re unsure. Tweedy wants it to be all circus skills, while Mikey is desperate to star in his own musical. One thing’s for certain, though: they’ll be muddling through their ideas in front of a live audience in Greenwich this weekend.

Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES. February 12, 2pm.

Admission: £16.

www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/tweedys-musical-mayhem/

It’s finger-on-the-buzzer time at Blackheath Halls

Grab your smartest friends and prepare to have your wits tested at Blackheath Halls’ quiz night this Friday. It’s all for a good cause: the quiz night is raising money to help Blackheath Halls run its community initiatives, including its Youth Choir and Opera. Up to eight players are permitted per team.

Great Hall at Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London SE3 9RQ. February 10 at 7:30pm. Admission: £15.

www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/quiz-night-2023/

Behind the scenes

Part of its collaboration with the University of Greenwich, Woolwich Works is hosting Livi Vaughan, designer and creative director of immersive theatre company Punchdrunk (The Burnt City), for a talk about working in the arts. Aimed primarily at young people looking to break into the industry, the talk is a chance to hear from one of its leading creatives about designing an immersive world audiences can explore.

Livi is in conversation with Greenwich University’s Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Scenography David Hockham. The talk is being followed by a networking session in the Visitors’ Book Café.

The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD. February 8, 6pm. Admission: FREE.

www.woolwich.works/events/creative-futures-livi-vaughan-interviewed-by-davidhockham

Final countdown for Rock of Ages

Leathers and air guitars at the ready: fist-pumping musical Rock of Ages is returning to the Churchill Theatre as part of its farewell tour, with Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy joining the cast. Expect renditions of some of the greatest rock hits ever made. Don’t Stop Believin!

Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA. February 2-11, performance times vary. Admission: £15+.

www.churchilltheatre.co.uk/Online/tickets-rock-of-ages-bromley-2022

Lewisham’s got talent

If you’ve got performance in your bones and are searching for a stage to show your talents to the world (well, borough), sign up for Ziah’s Games Night at the Albany in Deptford. This open-mic variety show brings local artists together to complete a series of music-related challenges in a bid to find recognition and entertain the crowds. Suitable for ages 16+.

The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG. February 10, 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Admission: pay-what-you-decide. www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/ziahs-game-night-2/

The Brits - Live!

The 43rd Brit Awards ceremony is being held at the O2 Arena on Saturday, February 11, and while you can watch along with the nation from your sofa at home, wouldn’t it be more fun to pop along to Greenwich Peninsula and see the stars live? Tickets are still available for the ceremony, where Cat Burns, Harry Styles, Sam Smith and Wet Leg are all set to perform.

The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. February 11, doors 6:30pm. Admission: £60.

www.theo2.co.uk/events/detail/the-brit-awards-2023