Editor's picks for the next 7 days NEWS


Editor's picks for the next 7 days

A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.



London

Rhetorical | 14 - 18 Oct 2014 at Stratford Circus, Stratford - Presented by THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST @ STRATFORD CIRCUS Main Stage, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, Stratford E15 1BX The Afrovibes Festival makes a welcome return this autumn, bringing some of the very best of South African arts to the UK. Thabo Mbeki was the man charged with succeeding Nelson Mandela as the second post-apartheid President of South Africa in 1999. After a controversial nine years in high office, Rhetorical revisits some of his most famous speeches, laying bare his powers of persuasion, style of governance and impact on citizens. Don't miss your chance to see this outstanding piece of theatre by Township Tarantino' writer and director Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom (Township Stories,Foreplay and Welcome to Rocksburg)

London Bierfest | 16 - 17 Oct 2014 at Old Billingsgate Market, Tower Hill - Your guests will enjoy the relaxed hospitality and fun atmosphere of this unique experience. Old Billingsgate Market is transformed into a traditional Oktoberfest, buzzing with live music, dancing and a variety of other entertainment. All this is complemented with unlimited steins of a variety of beers and authentic food served to your table by our team of Heidis, Helgas and Helmuts. The London Bierfest is the perfect corporate entertainment package to break down barriers and strengthen relationships with clients and colleagues alike

The Other Art Fair | 16 - 19 Oct 2014 at Old Truman Brewery, Whitechapel - The Other Art Fair, the UKs leading artist-led fair, returns to East Londons cultural hub the Old Truman Brewery, for its seventh edition. The Other Art Fairs uniquely democratic and inclusive ethos has made it the go-to venue to discover the next great artist for both first-time buyers and established collectors. Taking place during Frieze week it is set to be the largest satellite event of this exciting period in Londons art calendar. Visitors will be able to enjoy artwork from over 100 exciting international artists alongside a programme of lectures, workshops, live music and interactive theatre

Kinetica Art Fair 2014 | 17 - 19 Oct 2014 at The Old Truman Brewery, Whitechapel - The sixth edition of the fair which showcases works by national and international artists and galleries, which are also available for purchase. Amongst the exhibitors are Scottish artists Helson & Jackets, Tim Lewis, Perte de Signal who is hosting four artists from Quebec and the feature show hosted by the Kinetica Museum. There will also be a series of live performances throughout the event, including a German 'interactive' opera, Vitruvian and a multi-media dance show from Romania.

Great Expectations | 18 Oct 2014 at Normansfield Theatre, Teddington - Derek Grant presents Charles Dickens' classic story Great Expectations on Saturday, 18th October 2014 at 7.30pm at the Normansfield Theatre, Teddington. Enter the world of Charles Dickens in the company of his great great grandson Gerald Dickens as this remarkable actor performs Dickens' masterpiece Great Expectations, playing every character himself. Meet Dickens' most memorable characters Pip " who has great expectation; enigmatic Miss Haversham; charming but cold Estella; the devious lawyer, Jaggers;and the alarming convict, Magwitch

South

Rhetorical | 14 - 18 Oct 2014 at Stratford Circus, Stratford - Presented by THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST @ STRATFORD CIRCUS Main Stage, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, Stratford E15 1BX The Afrovibes Festival makes a welcome return this autumn, bringing some of the very best of South African arts to the UK. Thabo Mbeki was the man charged with succeeding Nelson Mandela as the second post-apartheid President of South Africa in 1999. After a controversial nine years in high office, Rhetorical revisits some of his most famous speeches, laying bare his powers of persuasion, style of governance and impact on citizens. Don't miss your chance to see this outstanding piece of theatre by Township Tarantino' writer and director Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom (Township Stories,Foreplay and Welcome to Rocksburg)

London Bierfest | 16 - 17 Oct 2014 at Old Billingsgate Market, Tower Hill - Your guests will enjoy the relaxed hospitality and fun atmosphere of this unique experience. Old Billingsgate Market is transformed into a traditional Oktoberfest, buzzing with live music, dancing and a variety of other entertainment. All this is complemented with unlimited steins of a variety of beers and authentic food served to your table by our team of Heidis, Helgas and Helmuts. The London Bierfest is the perfect corporate entertainment package to break down barriers and strengthen relationships with clients and colleagues alike

The Other Art Fair | 16 - 19 Oct 2014 at Old Truman Brewery, Whitechapel - The Other Art Fair, the UKs leading artist-led fair, returns to East Londons cultural hub the Old Truman Brewery, for its seventh edition. The Other Art Fairs uniquely democratic and inclusive ethos has made it the go-to venue to discover the next great artist for both first-time buyers and established collectors. Taking place during Frieze week it is set to be the largest satellite event of this exciting period in Londons art calendar. Visitors will be able to enjoy artwork from over 100 exciting international artists alongside a programme of lectures, workshops, live music and interactive theatre

Kinetica Art Fair 2014 | 17 - 19 Oct 2014 at The Old Truman Brewery, Whitechapel - The sixth edition of the fair which showcases works by national and international artists and galleries, which are also available for purchase. Amongst the exhibitors are Scottish artists Helson & Jackets, Tim Lewis, Perte de Signal who is hosting four artists from Quebec and the feature show hosted by the Kinetica Museum. There will also be a series of live performances throughout the event, including a German 'interactive' opera, Vitruvian and a multi-media dance show from Romania.

Great Expectations | 18 Oct 2014 at Normansfield Theatre, Teddington - Derek Grant presents Charles Dickens' classic story Great Expectations on Saturday, 18th October 2014 at 7.30pm at the Normansfield Theatre, Teddington. Enter the world of Charles Dickens in the company of his great great grandson Gerald Dickens as this remarkable actor performs Dickens' masterpiece Great Expectations, playing every character himself. Meet Dickens' most memorable characters Pip " who has great expectation; enigmatic Miss Haversham; charming but cold Estella; the devious lawyer, Jaggers;and the alarming convict, Magwitch

Midlands

Three Men in a Boat | 14 - 18 Oct 2014 at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - Following a hit, sell-out tour in 2012, Craig Gilbert's ingenious and acclaimed adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's classic tale of boating misadventure returns to the UK stage this autumn armed with more singing, wilder adventures and sporting even brighter blazers. Originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, Jerome's ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly celebrates the very essence of Britishness', inspiring many of our comic legends from Morecambe and Wise to Monty Python. Original Theatre Company take this classic tale of misadventure and folly by the scruff of the neck. Equipped with a working pub, live piano accompaniment, some ale, music hall singing, a dog and a feast of physical comedy, settle yourself in for a night out to remember

Jon Allen | 16 Oct 2014 at Birmingham Glee Club, Birmingham - "The first music that really captured my imagination was The Beatles. At a friend's house I found a copy of Sgt. Peppers on cassette. After I'd stretched that tape playing it constantly I went in search of the rest of The Beatles back catalogue

Gandeys Circus | 24 Oct - 2 Nov 2014 at The Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill - Gandeys the countrys largest Big Top entertainment organisation returning to the West Midlands with a super-charged action-packed, all human circus of thrills! Youll be gripped by the electrifying excitement of the death defying aerialists high in the roof of the Big Top...

Blood Brothers Touring | Today at Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham - Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It's Not True. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright's production recently surpassed 10,000 performances in London's West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone

Dan Wilson | Today at Birmingham Glee Club, Birmingham - "Words & Music by Dan Wilson is an evening of songs and stories which pulls back the curtain on the art and practice of songwriting. Between stripped down renditions of some modern-day classics he has written on his own and with such collaborators as Adele, Dixie Chicks and Carole King, the Grammy winning singer-songwriter and producer Dan Wilson shares his insights into songwriting and relates the moments of discovery that led to them. His double lie as a musician and visual artist has attuned him to the deeper questions of the creative process, one of the reasons he has become such a sought after collaborator. At the end of each show, each audience ember receives an Illuminated Set List, featuring not only song titles but also Dans hand drawn illustrations, which map the connections between the songs and stories from the evenings show

East

The Lamplighter's Lament | 17 Oct 2014 at The Minories Galleries, Colchester - On a dark October night a Victorian lamplighter sets out his rounds. He has been alone since the night he lost his wife and child to the sea. Tonight, when all the lamps are lit, a little girl will bring him a message and change his life forever.

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10cc | Today at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich - Join 10cc as they perform hit after hit with over 10 top ten hits including I'm Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Good Morning Judge, The Things We Do For Love, The Dean And I, The Wall Street Shuffle. 10cc are Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens.

Cannad | Tomorrow at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich - Cannad at Ipswich Regent Theatre in Ipswich on Tuesday, 14 October 2014. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you

Ella Eyre | 16 Oct 2014 at Waterfront, Norwich - Ella Eyre at Waterfront in Norwich on Thursday, 16 October 2014. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you

Feed the Rhino | 16 Oct 2014 at Waterfront, Norwich - Feed the Rhino at Waterfront in Norwich on Thursday, 16 October 2014. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you? Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution - a ticket price comparison service. Just browse for the Feed the Rhino tickets you want to purchase, and see who's offering the best price. We compare Seatwave, Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo and GetMeIn - all very reputable ticket companies who offer top-class guarantees, and chill, knowing that you're covered

North West

A Dolls House | Today at The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool - UK Touring Theatre in association with Redbridge Drama Centre presents A Doll's House By Henrik Ibsen Directed by Michael Woodwood A woman doesn't have the right to protect her own dying father, or to save her husband's life! I can't believe that's true... Torvald and Nora Helmer have it all: a loving marriage, three beautiful children, and a secure financial future as a result of Torvald's new appointment at the bank

A Civil War wedding | 18 - 19 Oct 2014 at Oakwell Hall Country Park, Batley - It's 1647 at Oakwell Hall. John Batt, the owner, needs money so he has agreed to marry his daughter to a wealthy merchant. But will she obey her father? Come to Oakwell Hall on 18 and 19 October and see the House as it would have been during the Civil Wars. Follow the arguments as the bride expresses her opinion of her future husband

The Taming of the Shrew | 20 Oct 2014 at The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool - Whilst currently touring their critically acclaimed UK tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Immersion Theatre are thrilled to announce they will be reviving their 2011 production of The Taming of the Shrew. Sixties London. Three criminal dynasties are drawn together, as suitors vie to woo, wed and bed the wealthy daughters of gangland powerhouse Baptista Minola. The catch? The eldest is as vicious as the youngest is beautiful

Wizard Of Oz | 25 Oct - 2 Nov 2014 at St. Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens - The West End welcomes Andrew Lloyd Webber's most recent musical The Wizard of Oz with open arms. Based on the 1939 film and 1900 novel of the same name, The Wizard of Oz tells the story of Dorothy and her faithful little dog Toto who have found themselves in a strange, magical world after a cyclone. Along the yellow-brick road, Dorothy and Toto meet many strange faces and create unusual friendships as she searches for the Great Wizard of Oz, who will help her find her way home. The musical includes original songs from the film, as well as new songs and additional music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

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Attila | Today at Manchester Academy 3, Manchester - Attila at Manchester Academy 3 in Manchester on Monday, 13 October 2014. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you? Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution - a ticket price comparison service. Just browse for the Attila tickets you want to purchase, and see who's offering the best price. We compare Seatwave, Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo and GetMeIn - all very reputable ticket companies who offer top-class guarantees, and chill, knowing that you're covered

North East

Supreme Queen | 18 Oct 2014 at Playhouse Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay - SUPREME QUEEN have been paying homage to the worlds most theatrical and dramatic Rock band, Queen since 1995, and in that time have had a huge impact on audiences across the UK, Europe and Asia. Front man, Scott Maley plays an uncannily realistic Freddy with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice! Scottis joined on stage by an enormously talented band including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May. Their attention to detail is truly impressive and extends to their use of the exact same equipment used by Queen on stage in their heyday For a Queen - live in Concert experience; nobody does it like SUPREME QUEEN! I got the fright of my life when I saw Freddie, backstage; he looked just like the real thing. He went on stage and he gave a blistering performance winding the crowd up song by song

Black Veil Brides | Today at O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Seemingly glam inspired, Black Veil Brides are the force behind 2011 hit album 'Set the World on Fire'. The key to this Hollywood band's unique identity is its image, both in the ways they look and the pseudonyms the members use - something they are aware of if the free transfer tattoos with merchandise sales are anything to go by. With their gothic appearance they truly stand apart from the competition and are adored by their army. Away from the respect of their recruits, the band have also gained recognition through their MTV Breakthrough Band Award and the use of the album's title track in Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Kishi Bashi | Today at The Cluny 2, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Kishi Bashi at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle upon Tyne on Monday, 13 October 2014. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you

Elaine Paige | Tomorrow at The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead - Elaine Paige, award-winning musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist and popular BBC radio presenter, returns to the concert stage in 2011 with a brand new evening of music and song. Elaine will perform some of the modern classics from her new album, Elaine Paige and Friends, along with a selection of her favourite standards and her greatest hits.

The Johnny Cash RoadShow | Tomorrow at Grand Opera House York, York - The Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. This year prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash. The UK's No1 Tribute, fronted by respected singer/songwriter Clive John, with The Spirit Band, re-create with astounding accuracy and truly capture the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! Featuring Jill Schoonjans as June Carter and two more talented ladies as the Carter Sisters, all aspects of Cash's life are covered with impeccable taste. The show takes the audience from the 1950's right up to 2002 and all the stops in between

Scotland

Clean Bandit | Today at O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow - Coming together as a group in Cambridge in 2009, electronic group Clean Bandit first reached the top 40 UK charts with their single Mozart's House in 2013, and followed it up with chart topping single Rather Be which reached number one for four weeks. Their music contains elements of classical music - not the first thing you think about when hitting the dance floor, but nevertheless gaining popularity.

Deep Sea Puppet Workshop | Today at Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark - Come along and join Puppet Stew for a morning of creative puppet making fun! Let your imagination run wild in our 90 minute workshop, where you will get to make your very own Deep Sea themed rod puppet to take home with you. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

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Opeth | Tomorrow at ABC Glasgow, Glasgow - Opeth at ABC Glasgow in Glasgow on Tuesday, 14 October 2014. Compare ticket prices from the UK's most respected and trusted ticket providers, including Viagogo, Seatwave, GetMeIn, Ticketmaster and Stubhub in order to get the best seats at the best prices, all covered by a ticket guarantee.

Tony Hadley | Tomorrow at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Glasgow - Tony Hadley appears live in Glasgow, Lanarkshire at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow on Tuesday, 14 October 2014. For ticket prices to watch Tony Hadley at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, see the list of tickets available for Tony Hadley.

Cheryl Cole | 15 Oct 2014 at SECC, Glasgow - There have been many faces to Cheryl Cole over the past few years - Cheryl Tweedy the Geordie beauty from Girls Aloud, Cheryl Cole the tabloid favourite and reality show judge and Cheryl the Brit-nominated artist. No matter what name she adopts and how she leads her life, singing will be a priority and she has recorded a series of albums, including the surprising debut '3 words', while her band remains on its long hiatus. Now promoting her third solo album, 'A Million Lights', Cheryl Cole is preparing to take on the arenas of the UK in a greatly anticipated Autumn tour - her first chance to headline and finally put on a show of her own. Fans do not have long to wait, the tour begins on October 3rd in Belfast than travels through the major cities of Britain, giving most of the country the chance to see what this former 'Popstars' girl can really do

Wales

Black Kettle Collective | Tomorrow at YMCA, Swansea - Working with the Gallery's Learning team, Black Kettle Collective engages with and responds to the Gallery's programme of exhibitions, collections and activities, producing their own events for young audiences in Swansea. Recent projects include a series of workshops with international performance artist Yingmei Duan, as well as working with artist Maria Pask and local musician Andy Jones to write and perform a protest song, and launching a public lending library at the Gallerys offsite home at the YMCA. The group meets twice a month at the YMCA, Swansea, to discuss ideas, plan projects and talk about the future. Open to anyone age 14 24 years old

Dry The River | Tomorrow at The Globe, Cardiff - Dry the River aren't your average English folk band. Formed in 2009 by exiles from the punk and emo hardcore music scenes don't let their looks deceive you. Dry the River's tattoos and piercings are a bit out of character for the melodic sounds they're now delivering. Don't doubt Down the River for a second

Crazy for Gershwin | 15 Oct 2014 at St David's Hall, Cardiff - Crazy for Gershwin will be performing live Comedy at St David's Hall on the Wednesday, 15 October 2014 in Cardiff, Glamorgan. Buy tickets for Crazy for Gershwin online.

Miranda Hart | 15 Oct 2014 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - English actress, writer and comedienne Miranda Hart, award winning Queen of Comedy is on stage doing stand-up for the first time since her hit series Miranda aired on the BBC. Grab a chance to see Miranda's laugh out loud genius live. She wants you to join her party. Expect galloping, attempts at song and dance, and simply " such fun! Suitable for ages 12 and up

The Treatment | 15 Oct 2014 at Club Ifor Bach, Cardiff - The Treatment at Club Ifor Bach in Cardiff on Wednesday, 15 October 2014. Compare ticket prices from the UK's most respected and trusted ticket providers, including Viagogo, Seatwave, GetMeIn, Ticketmaster and Stubhub in order to get the best seats at the best prices, all covered by a ticket guarantee.



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