West End News - Jubilee edition by Westminster City Council

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May 2012

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Dressed to impress! To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, London’s West End is being dressed to impress, with 4m long Union Jack flags adorning iconic streets and landmarks including Oxford Street, Regent Street and Coventry Street, Heddon Street and Swallow Street, the Covent Garden Market Building and Liberty’s famous mock Tudor facade.

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There’s loads going on across the West End for all the family to enjoy this weekend – from picnics and tea to arts and crafts, get out with the kids, explore and enjoy!

What could be more British to celebrate the Queen’s 60 years on the throne than afternoon tea at one of the West End’s legendary spots?

Here’s our pick of the best:

Fortnum’s on Piccadilly has a long history of inventing new tea and coffee blends for the royal family, many of which are still sold today. For the Jubilee they’ve created two exceptional new blends that would be fit for a queen, as well as a commemorative box for one’s favourite tea bags.

For the first time in 100 years Selfridges on Oxford Street will reopen its roof top terrace from 12pm – 6pm for Crazy Golf and The Big British Tea Party which will serve drinks, light lunches and proper afternoon tea – now that’s what we call ‘High’ Tea!

Brasserie Max For £32.50 per person, indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea in Covent Garden complete with a glass of Pommery champagne, tempting tea-cakes, delicate sandwiches and flavoured teas, coffees and infusions. Especially for the Jubilee, cakes on offer will include a Victoria sponge cake, shortbread with cream and English strawberries and a Limited Edition Queen Elizabeth cup cake.

Fancy your tea with a French twist? The Langham, London, has partnered with Asprey in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to create a selection of irresistible treats, inspired by Asprey’s exquisite jewellery collection. The afternoon tea includes items such as a blueberry and bilberry battenburg, purple jasmine with apricot and a praline truffle. Visit the hotel’s glittering centerpiece, Palm Court and indulge yourself for £45 excl.VAT Book now by calling 020 7806 1000 to avoid disappointment.

Head to Covent Garden and soak up the atmosphere with a Frenchinspired afternoon tea on the balcony of Laduree tea salon – a temple to high tea and the classic French macaroon!

Feeling regal? Pop in to the Crypt at St Martin in the Fields for Jubilee Family Fun art sessions where children can decorate their own royal crowns. The event is free when you present that day’s receipt for £5 or more from the Café in the Crypt or Shop at St Martin’s, or £2.50 without a receipt. Sessions run on Saturday from 10am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 5pm and on Sunday from 12 noon – 5pm. There is also a selection of royal replica brasses for brass rubbing on special offer (28 May – 10 June) for £3.00 (normally £4.50).

Why not take in a matinee show with the family? You are spoilt for choice in Theatreland, with a wealth of plays, spectacular musicals, dance and entertainment for all the family. Outside of the West End, The Polka Theatre and Unicorn Theatre specialise in world class children’s theatre. For the best family friendly theatre information in London, subscribe to Officiallondontheatre’s free fortnightly Family Bulletin at officiallondontheatre. co.uk/family-theatre

Visit Hamley’s renowned toy store on Regent Street to add a very special Diamond Jubilee Teddy Bear to your collection. The bear’s pale silver dress features the Royal Commemorative 2012 Diamond Jubilee crest.

From Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th June, Disney Store on Oxford Street are inviting all little Princesses and Princes to take part in themed crafting events in-store where the little Royal Darlings can personalise their very own Union Jack flag with a special Disney twist! Plus, children who visit the Disney Store dressed in Royal attire, will receive a free gift*.

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (3,4 and 5 June, 11am–3pm) visit the National Gallery and join in the Jubilee celebrations by creating and adding your own boat to an amazing waterborne parade as it sets sail across the Gallery. Plus find inspiration in their Art Labs, new, short, focused and experimental art sessions showing how to do specific tasks. For mum, dad and kids of all ages.

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Piccadilly Big Jubilee Lunch On Sunday, head down to iconic Piccadilly to enjoy a British food and community market, alfresco dining, musical and symphony performances, vintage fair rides, street entertainers and theatre shows, military marching bands and much more.

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A musical celebration St Martin-in-the-Fields celebrates Her Majesty the Queen’s 60 years on the throne with the Diamond Jubilee Festival.

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Based in the Clocktower Building on the South side of Leicester Square, TKTS is the only official, half price and discount theatre ticket booth in London run by the Society of London Theatre. Musicals, plays, entertainment and more – TKTS has the tickets for you.

Handel by Candlelight: Saturday 2 June 7.30pm FREE expert talks at the National Gallery Learn about Queen Charlotte and how the Thames has transformed, on Saturday 2 June and Monday 4 June at the word-famous National Gallery in Trafalgar Square.

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Organic colour specialist Karine Jackson, on Litchfield Street in Seven Dials, introduces the Diamond colour technique. Choose between either the ‘Pink’, ‘Black’ or ‘White Diamonds’ technique to give more carats to your hair colour! Book an appointment at Karine Jackson’s award-winning salon on 020 7836 0300.

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John Lewis on Oxford street has everything you need to host the perfect outdoor get together. Choose from Union Jack cups, plates, cutlery and ice-cream holders to Diamond Jubilee crown decorations for glasses, street party cupcake thrones, confetti and trivia cards.

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Covent Garden’s street kitchen Street Kitchen on the Piazza is cooking up gourmet food to eat on the go. Take your pick of simple and healthy bistro style dishes using 100% UK ingredients sourced directly from farms, so the produce is super fresh and super tasty. Then, get shopping with quintessential British brands from Burberry Brit to Paul Smith.

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Entertainment

Let us entertain you! It’s time to celebrate – and the West End’s best are out and about to keep a smile on your face this weekend.

Cake, rattle and roll Join a right royal knees up in the Newburgh Quarter on Saturday 2 June, 12 noon – 4pm. A spectacular Diamond Jubilee cake by Choccywoccydoodah will be cut for everyone to enjoy a slice at 3pm. Plus enjoy complimentary Pimms with strawberries and cream, live music courtesy of rockabilly band Carmen Ghia and her Hotrods and jive dancing. Join in the photography workshop at Lomography or outdoor zumba classes courtesy of Marshall Street Leisure Centre. Find food and wine tasters at Antidote and take advantage of the in-store tailor at Fourth & Main for free alterations with complimentary carved ham, wine and cheese.

Streets ahead If you’re in Covent Garden, don’t forget to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the free entertainment provided by the Piazza’s world famous street performers who will be in residence throughout the bank holiday weekend.

WIN tickets to a West End show of your choice from TKTS To celebrate the Jubilee, the TKTS theatre ticket booth (see page 4) is offering a free ticket to a top London show of choice to the first ten subjects to prove that they bear the regal name of Elizabeth and the first ten who answer to the name Philip. These Elizabeths and Philips should congregate at TKTS on Bank Holiday Monday 4 June. In the absence of a coat of arms, valid photo ID will be accepted! These right royal tickets are limited edition and available on a first come,

first served basis so get to TKTS early to avoid disappointment. From 4 June TKTS, in the Clocktower building on the south side of Leicester Square, will be open 9am – 7pm Mondays to Saturday and 10.30am – 4.30pm Sundays. Check www.tkts. co.uk for further details and a list of shows on sale. The tickets can be redeemed for any show on sale at TKTS, be it a musical, play, entertainment or more, during the Jubilee celebrations or for a preferred date.

Promotion is open to the first ten customers called Elizabeth and first ten customers called Philip. Customers must bring photo ID. One ticket to a show chosen by the first 10 Elizabeths and first 10 Philips from the selection on sale at TKTS at the time of winning. Ticket to show of choice is subject to availability; if the winner’s first choice is not available a ticket to an alternative show will be offered (prizes cannot be substituted for cash and all sales at discretion of TKTS staff )

WIN a fashion goodie bag worth £250 Spot the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee wall plaque from 1897 somewhere in Carnaby and tweet your entry to @CarnabyLondon to be in with the chance of winning one of 2 goodie bags worth £250. www.carnaby.co.uk / @CarnabyLondon

Relax and soak up the atmosphere

Win 2 tickets to The Queen: Art & Image at the National Portrait Gallery This landmark exhibition brings together over 55 of the most remarkable and resonant images of Elizabeth II made during her sixty-year reign, from formal painted portraits to commissioned photographs and from press images to works by celebrated contemporary artists. Featuring works by Cecil Beaton, Dorothy Wilding, Pietro Annigoni, Andy Warhol, Annie Leibovitz, Lucian Freud and Gerhard Richter. www.npg.org.uk/thequeen WIN one of five pairs of tickets to see The Queen: Art & Image exhibition. To enter simply email marketing@npg.org.uk with Jubilee giveaway as the subject line by 5pm on Wednesday 6 June.

While away the afternoon and find a quiet moment at one of Covent Garden’s secret retreats, from the Royal Opera House Rooftop Balcony to St Paul’s Church gardens.

T&Cs: One entry per person. 5 winners will be picked at random to receive a pair of tickets each, from all valid entries. Tickets valid until 7 October 2012 only and must be collected from the Gallery on day of visit. Non-transferable. No cash alternative. Any travel, additional purchases, products and personal expenses are the responsibility of the prize winners.

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Shopping

Shop ‘til you drop! It’s a long weekend – what more excuse do you need to sample the very best of what London has to offer? From designer boutiques to retro chic; high street favourites to one-off specials, the West End has it all. Here’s just a few examples of the hidden gems you could find this Diamond Jubilee weekend.

Selfridges on Oxford Street has launched the biggest display of retail theatre and in-store excitements of its 103-year history to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Big British Bang includes: The Great British Shop where label lovers can buy an exclusive selection of

specially designed products from Union Jack-lined Barbour jackets to Rupert Sanderson’s red white and blue strap heels. The Tiara Shop will be the ultimate destination for aspiring princesses to purchase replicas of tiaras worn by leading royal ladies with prices ranging from H&M’s £5 creation, to Tiffany’s one-off £52,500 diamond Grace tiara. The Queen Shop featuring some of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite brands including the Launer Bag and the Fulton umbrella will also host a Dents mini exhibition of historic gloves including the never-before-seen in public Queen Elizabeth I coronation glove.

Liberty, Regent Street, salutes all things British from tea to bunting, Corgis to the Union Jack! The institution is offering the very best range of royal and British memorabilia products from Montezuma’s Eton Mess chocolate to limited edition cards, mugs and souvenir products. For the ultimate in street-party chic, pick up Burleigh and Emma Bridgewater’s limited edition Jubilee pottery and make your own bunting kits.

Seven Dials – a unique experience at the heart of London For British heritage inspired fashion visit Fred Perry’s Laurel store on Shorts Gardens. Nearby on Monmouth Street is

independent brand Albam – renowned simple products created with great fabrics. Or, choose a classic wardrobe staple from neighbouring menswear store Wolsey, which for over 250 years has crafted clothing for explorers, soldiers, Olympians and Royalty. For items to complement your home, visit Cath Kidston for homewares and accessories featuring embroidered Royal emblems, Corgi prints, plus Royal printed plates and mugs to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. The original Neal’s Yard Remedies store in Neal’s Yard, have been offering expert advice on their range of herbal remedies and beauty products since 1981. Modern gentlemen can indulge in the art of the classic wet shave at Murdock London’s barber shop which also offers drop-in moustache and beard trims, beard re-shaping and shoe polishes.