EVENTS

Things to do with friends and family locally

HONOUR ICONS FROM CINEMA Leicester Square has long been the home of film, with the first cinema opening in the thirties and the first movie premiere taking place in 1937. From the 27th February, some of the nation’s most-loved characters, films and iconic scenes will be brought to life in the heart of Leicester Square with bronze sculptures! Inspired by Britain’s love of film and a century of cinema from 1920's to 2020's, the trail of eight interactive bronze statues welcomes you to touch and talk, dance and sing, and of course, snap up a selfie! The Scenes in the Square will include legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy who starred in more than 100 films together. Another timeless figure will celebrate his eightieth birthday, as a statue of Looney Tunes’ Bugs Bunny. This animated rabbit as appeared in the most films in history since his first official appearance in 1940's in 'A Wild Hare'. Everyone will want a photo with the iconic Gene Kelly from the timeless dance lamppost sequence he directed and choreographed for ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (1952) and Mary Poppins who will appear to land gracefully in the gardens. To book your ticket visit www.leicestersquare.london

IT'S A CLASSIC! Now in its sixth year, The London Classic Car Show is firmly established as the must-attend event for discerning classic car enthusiasts. This year the show moves to a new home at the prestigious Olympia London in Kensington. From 20th February, be treated to a brand-new selection of carefully curated features and celebrations of some of the most stunning marques throughout the decades. To book your ticket and find out more, visit www.thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk

BEAUTIFULLYBRITISHMAG.CO.UK Orchid Festival Kew Gardens unveils its 25th annual orchid display celebrating the biodiversity of Indonesia and its staggering 4,000 species of orchids. The stunning flowers will fill the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Explore the orchid festival after dark in the specially curated evening events taking you into the world of Kew and Indonesia. Enjoy entertainment with lively gamelan music, traditional dancers, a cooking demonstration and expert talks. The festival opens on 8th February 2020. To buy tickets and find out more, visit www.kew.or g