Editor's picks for the next 7 days NEWS
A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.
London
Swan Lake | 17 - 19 Nov 2014 at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds - An immortal love story filled with emotion and beauty, Tchaikovsky's magical score creates a truly unforgettable experience. Formed in 1981, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia's leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes.
La Boheme | 18 - 22 Nov 2014 at The Electric Theatre, Guildford - When a key is lost and cold hands accidentally touch in the dark, an impoverished student and a frail seamstress embark on a doomed love affair. Puccini achieved a perfect blend of the carefree and the tragic in one of the best-loved operas of all time. Set in the vibrant Latin quarter of 19th century Paris, vivid street and caf scenes packed with colourful characters collide with the stark reality of life on the edge of survival. Here is some of the worlds most popular music, including the haunting Che gelida manina and the luscious Quando men vo soletta per la via
Michle Drees | Tomorrow at Artsdepot, North Finchley - Consisting of four musicians and four tap dancers, The Michle Drees Jazz Tap Project combines rhythmic beats with thrilling footwork to create an exciting dance spectacular. Michle Drees is the rhythmic bedrock of the London Tap Jam at Ronnie Scott's. For the EFG London Jazz Festival 2013 she created a dance spectacular as one of the Festivals 21 Commissions, commissioned in celebration of the Festivals 21st Birthday. This year, Michle will revive the project for 2014 featuring incredible special guest tap dancers alongside Michle and her own band, showing just how thrilling live tap can be!
Never the Bride | 20 Nov 2014 at Farnham Maltings, Farnham - Doors: 8:15pm. Admission: £12. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 01252 793430
The Hidden House | 20 Nov - 4 Jan 2015 at Westfield Stratford City, Stratford - This Christmas, Westfield Stratford City will launch a brand new immersive experience for families and friends. Inspired by Grimms Fairy Tales, The Hidden House will take audiences on a unique 15-minute journey in an abandoned house to experience epic storytelling inside a sensory theatrical world. Blending classical tales with a dark twist, The Hidden House journey begins with an exciting pre-show set in the depths of the dark forest. Here actors will invite guests inside to reveal the series of events that led to the sudden vanishing of Red Riding Hood
South
La Boheme | 18 - 22 Nov 2014 at The Electric Theatre, Guildford - When a key is lost and cold hands accidentally touch in the dark, an impoverished student and a frail seamstress embark on a doomed love affair. Puccini achieved a perfect blend of the carefree and the tragic in one of the best-loved operas of all time. Set in the vibrant Latin quarter of 19th century Paris, vivid street and caf scenes packed with colourful characters collide with the stark reality of life on the edge of survival. Here is some of the worlds most popular music, including the haunting Che gelida manina and the luscious Quando men vo soletta per la via
Michle Drees | Tomorrow at Artsdepot, North Finchley - Consisting of four musicians and four tap dancers, The Michle Drees Jazz Tap Project combines rhythmic beats with thrilling footwork to create an exciting dance spectacular. Michle Drees is the rhythmic bedrock of the London Tap Jam at Ronnie Scott's. For the EFG London Jazz Festival 2013 she created a dance spectacular as one of the Festivals 21 Commissions, commissioned in celebration of the Festivals 21st Birthday. This year, Michle will revive the project for 2014 featuring incredible special guest tap dancers alongside Michle and her own band, showing just how thrilling live tap can be!
Never the Bride | 20 Nov 2014 at Farnham Maltings, Farnham - Doors: 8:15pm. Admission: £12. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 01252 793430
The Hidden House | 20 Nov - 4 Jan 2015 at Westfield Stratford City, Stratford - This Christmas, Westfield Stratford City will launch a brand new immersive experience for families and friends. Inspired by Grimms Fairy Tales, The Hidden House will take audiences on a unique 15-minute journey in an abandoned house to experience epic storytelling inside a sensory theatrical world. Blending classical tales with a dark twist, The Hidden House journey begins with an exciting pre-show set in the depths of the dark forest. Here actors will invite guests inside to reveal the series of events that led to the sudden vanishing of Red Riding Hood
UnderConstruction | 20 Nov 2014 at Hackney Attic, Hackney - UnderConstruction, is the cult performance platform for new work. Running since 2007 it has been used by over 150 artists to present work in development, much of which has been performed at venues across London, the UK and internationally. Formerly resident at Bistrotheque's Cabaret Room and more recently The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, this time it takes place for the first time at Hackney Attic, with another 8 artists presenting short, new, exciting work. Doors 7
Midlands
Aladdin | 26 Nov - 10 Jan 2015 at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - There's more fun and adventure than ever in store at the Belgrade this Christmas with one of the most popular pantomimes of all, Aladdin. Follow our poor Aladdin as he attempts to win the heart of the beautiful princess. But there's a law decreeing that she can only marry a prince and the evil Abanazar is determined to stand in his way. Can his mum Widow Twankey and her son Wishee Washee help or are they more interested in the soapy world of their Chinese laundry? How will Aladdin ever make his fortune and ensure his dreams come true? The Belgrade can't be beaten for spectacular sets, incredible costumes, and a generous sprinkling of glitter, bringing magic and sparkle to everyone's festive season! Matinees: 2pm Evenings: 5pm, 6
Bahamas | Today at Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham - Bahamas at Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on Monday, 17 November 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
Banks | Today at HMV Institute Birmingham, Birmingham - Banks at HMV Institute Birmingham in Birmingham on Monday, 17 November 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
Carl Barat The Jackals | Today at The Sugarmill, Stoke on Trent - Carl Barat The Jackals at The Sugarmill in Stoke on Trent on Monday, 17 November 2014. We don't want you to have to trawl the web searching for the cheapest Carl Barat The Jackals tickets, so we've done the legwork for you. Compare Ticketmaster, Viagogo, GetMeIn, Seatwave and Stubhub ticket prices and relax, knowing that you won't be ripped off or scammed by unscrupulous ticket touts.
Gareth Gates | Today at Glee Club, Birmingham - Born in July 1984 in Bradford, England, Gareth Gates realized already when he was a small child that performing was in his blood. After becoming runner up to Will Young in UK's first Pop Idol, he used the exposure he received from the show, to his full advantage. These days, the UK singing sensation is famous worldwide, and has a career that is growing in leaps and bounds. Despite his well-known speech defect, he has received many singing awards, both in his home country as well as in other countries
East
Swan Lake | 17 - 19 Nov 2014 at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds - An immortal love story filled with emotion and beauty, Tchaikovsky's magical score creates a truly unforgettable experience. Formed in 1981, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia's leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes.
Skamouth | 21 - 24 Nov 2014 at Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth - SKAMOUTH offers a stunning weekend of top ska, reggae, mod, R&B and Northern Soul at the superb five star VAUXHALL HOLIDAY PARK with its deluxe accommodation holiday homes and first class facilities of bars, restaurant/carvery, coffee shop, arcade, food and shop outlets. SKAMOUTH has a fabulous line up of some of the top international legends and greats of the scene. Once your accommodation is booked all the stunning gigs and D.J
Marika Hackman | Today at Epic Studios, Norwich - Marika Hackman at Epic Studios in Norwich on Monday, 17 November 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
Ward Thomas The Shires | Today at Waterfront, Norwich - Ward Thomas The Shires at Waterfront in Norwich on Monday, 17 November 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
North West
Chester Christmas Market | 20 Nov - 14 Dec 2014 at Town Hall Square, Chester - Chester Christmas Market is held in the beautiful historic City centre of Chester. The market is made up of over 70 bespoke traditional timber chalets, offering a variety of quality products, including crafts, clothing, jewellery, giftware and local food and drink. Visiting shoppers will be able to revel in the choice of stalls at the FREE Christmas Market with over 70 traditional wooden chalets positioned outside Chester's Town Hall, Library Square, St Werburgh Street and other central locations. Chester Christmas Market will take place from 20th November until 14th December offering a variety of quality products, including crafts, clothing, jewellery, giftware and local food and drink from carefully chosen suppliers
SOLLIMA & STOTT | 20 Nov 2014 at The Great Hall, Lancaster - Giovanni Sollima (Cello) Kathryn Stott (Piano) MONTEVERDI Lament BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 4 in CPIATTI Sonata No.2SCHUMANN Stucke im Volkston GIOVANNI SOLLIMA Il bellAntonioCHOPIN Sonata in G minor, Op.65 15 years ago Sollima and Stott met in Tokyo and so began a mutual fascination with each others work
Snow Day | 29 Nov - 21 Dec 2014 at Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax - A brand new interactive show exploring all the fun the winter season brings as a child experiences snow for the very first time. Billie loves school. He gets to play with all his friends and he really likes his teacher. But one winters morning when he wakes up theres white stuff covering everything outside and Mum says school isnt open- its a snow day! Follow Billies journey as he explores snow for the first time and meets a new friend who helps him discover just how much fun it can be
Carl Barat The Jackals | Today at The Sugarmill, Stoke on Trent - Carl Barat The Jackals at The Sugarmill in Stoke on Trent on Monday, 17 November 2014. We don't want you to have to trawl the web searching for the cheapest Carl Barat The Jackals tickets, so we've done the legwork for you. Compare Ticketmaster, Viagogo, GetMeIn, Seatwave and Stubhub ticket prices and relax, knowing that you won't be ripped off or scammed by unscrupulous ticket touts.
Lit | Today at O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, Liverpool - Lit at O2 Academy 2 Liverpool in Liverpool on Monday, 17 November 2014. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for Lit, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance
North East
Performance | 22 - 26 Nov 2014 at Horsley House & Eldon House, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Open Daily 10am - 3pm Performance was conceived early in 2012 as British excitement grew in anticipation of hosting the Olympics. Local sporting events were photographed as communities played their part in preparing for the Games. Other photographers concentrated on artistic events, from dance and theatre to street performance and music. This exhibition highlights the transitory nature of action-orientated photography Performance is a touring photographic exhibition created and supported by The Photographic Angle
Starsailor | Today at O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Starsailor at O2 Academy Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Monday, 17 November 2014. What's the best thing about going to watch Starsailor live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service
All Saints | Tomorrow at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne - All Saints performs live at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland on Tuesday, 18 November 2014. Buy and compare your tickets for All Saints at Metro Radio Arena now.
East 17 | Tomorrow at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne - East 17 performs live at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland on Tuesday, 18 November 2014. Buy and compare your tickets for East 17 at Metro Radio Arena now.
Scotland
New Found Glory | Today at O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow - Combining the raw energy and passion of punk with infectious melodies and pop sensibilities, New Found Glory have long been considered one of the primary contributors in shaping the modern pop/punk sound. Since their formation in 1997, New Found Glory have released 7 albums, many of which have since went gold and and all of which have succeeded in cementing their role as one of the seminal figures in modern day punk rock. Their latest album, titled Radiosurgery, saw the band return to a more classic punk rock roots sound, paying tribute to the bands that influenced them to form in the early 90s. It was released on October 4, 2011 to critical and commercial success, their first album released on Epitaph Records
Red Sky July | Today at Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross - Red Sky July are husband and wife duo Ally Mcerlaine (guitarist in 15 million-selling band Texas) and Shelly Poole (previously one half of million-selling duo Alishas Attic) along with former model Charity Hair (The Alice Band and latterly The Ailerons, with Blurs Dave Rowntree). Red Sky July came together to make music they love without boundaries or expectations. It was set to be a soul food side project, however one day a week soon became seven and a group of songs with a hazy, alt country, americana inflected sound soon found their way into shaping and becoming a whole new venture. 2013 marked a return to the live scene for Red Sky July
A Day To Remember | Tomorrow at Corn Exchange Edinburgh, Edinburgh - US rock band A Day to Remember were founded in 2003 by their guitarist Tom Denney and drummer Bobby Scruggs, and are known for their unusual mix of metalcore and pop punk style, fusing emo, hardcore and metal. The band has released four studio albums and sold out numerous tours across the world. Boasting over 1 million fans on their social media websites, the band has a constantly growing fan base, and Britain is privileged to see them tour here.
Gareth Gates | Tomorrow at Oran Mor, Glasgow - Born in July 1984 in Bradford, England, Gareth Gates realized already when he was a small child that performing was in his blood. After becoming runner up to Will Young in UK's first Pop Idol, he used the exposure he received from the show, to his full advantage. These days, the UK singing sensation is famous worldwide, and has a career that is growing in leaps and bounds. Despite his well-known speech defect, he has received many singing awards, both in his home country as well as in other countries
Jack White | Tomorrow at Hydro, Glasgow - Following the release of his debut album Blunderbuss back in April and an extensive tour, including an appearance at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend, Jack White tours major UK venues.
Wales
Imelda May | Today at St David's Hall, Cardiff - Irish female Vocalist Imelda May hails from Dublin and is best known for her singing and Bodhran playing. Her debut album was 'No Turning Back' in 2005 and her latest release is 'Mayhem' (2010) Four singles have been released from these albums. Imelda May won Best Female at the Meteor Awards in 2009 and she has achieved critical acclaim for her take on Rockabilly, jazz and blues combined with the traditional Irish sound.
Man Overboard | Today at Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff - Man Overboard at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff on Monday, 17 November 2014. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch Man Overboard live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
The Courteeners | Today at Cardiff University Students Union, Cardiff - What is it about Manchester anyway? Take the Courteeners, for example. No one's writing better indie guitar driven songs today and singer Liam Fray isn't scared to own that fact. Or to shy away from mentioning just how bad some of the music pushed by the press really sounds to those with taste. A normal pop star would keep this sort of thing to himself
Joanne Shaw Taylor | Tomorrow at The Globe, Cardiff - Joanne Shaw Taylor at The Globe in Cardiff on Tuesday, 18 November 2014. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for Joanne Shaw Taylor, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance
Last Post Concert | Tomorrow at Ysgol Bro Tawe, Ystradgynlais - Ysgol Bro Tawe will be hosting and participating in Ystradgynlais Band's 'Last Post' concert on Tuesday, 18th November. The concert is one of over 200 being held in communities across Britain during November to commemorate the centenary of the start of the First World War.