What's on this week - editor's choice NEWS


What's on this week - editor's choice

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



London

Art Summer School | 18 - 22 Aug 2014 at Caterham School Art Studios, Caterham - An exciting week of Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics and Photography run by qualified and experienced tutors in specialist studios This is a chance both to try out completely new techniques as well as develop new skills and ideas in areas which you may already know. The lively linked sessions in different media will help you put together a broad portfolio of work. The week will culminate on the final afternoon with a "Plenary Session" where you'll be given the chance to present and discuss your work with all the tutors, and consider how you can develop it further. Fee: £240 Includes: - use of specialist studio equipment - all basic materials & complementary A4 Sketchbook - lunch each day in the refectory & tea/coffee during the day - free car parking

Fine Prints & Maps | 18 Aug - 8 Sep 2014 at Henry Sotheran Ltd, London - As the longest established antiquarian booksellers in the world, Sotheran's of Sackville Street is an extraordinary place to explore. With rows of dark mahogany shelves piled high with beautiful books and walls lined with lovely antique and vintage prints and posters, Sotheran's is a great place to while away an afternoon browsing. The upcoming summer exhibition Fine Prints & Maps will showcase highlights from a collection of antique and contemporary prints, featuring a wonderful selection from 17th century botanical engravings to contemporary etchings. As well as having great decorative appeal, in many cases these are important historic examples of printmaking and therefore highly collectible antiques

The Rapiers | 22 Aug 2014 at Touchline Live Music, Hullbridge - Rightfully recognised as The Best 60s Group Since The 60s, The Rapiers present a stunning, authentic performance of 60s Pop and Rock and Roll. Let The Rapiers take you back to that golden, almost forgotten era when British Rock was young: An era of frothy coffee bars, sharp-cut suits with sharp-toed shoes to match, and juke-boxes pouring out hits from The Shadows, Billy Fury, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, Cliff, and so many more! As both a powerful recreation of the beat music era, and specialists in The Shadows sound, the Rapiers have built up an exemplary reputation, through their close attention to detail in all aspects of their performance. From authentic equipment, instruments and sharp stage suits to their impossibly precise recreation of the early 60s sounds, The Rapiers ARE the 1960s. Return to the swinging sixties with The Rapiers

TUDOR HIGH SUMMER | 22 - 25 Aug 2014 at Kentwell Hall, Sudbury - This August Bank Holiday weekend, around 150 Tudors will be on the Manor at Kentwell Hall, recreating life as it was in the year 1578. From the gentry in the Hall to merchants and craftsmen, visitors will be fully immersed in all aspects of life in the 16th century. Tudor High Summer is our most relaxed recreation of the year, and provides the perfect opportunity to engage with and enter into Tudor life, as well as to enjoy the beauty of our house and gardens. The House, Gardens and Farm will be open from 11am - 5pm, and our tearoom will be open to purchase light lunches and snacks

Teddy Bears' Picnic | 23 Aug 2014 at Bostall Heath, Abbey Wood - The ever popular Teddy Bears' Picnic will take place on Saturday 23rd August between 1.30pm and 4.30pm on Bostall Heath, opposite the Hospice in Abbey Wood. With fun and interactive entertainment by Pyramid Martial Arts, a selection of super stalls, traditional games, Peppa Pig plus teddy bears galore this is an event not to be missed! Entry is £3 per child which includes a picnic & entertainment and 50p per adult

South

Art Summer School | 18 - 22 Aug 2014 at Caterham School Art Studios, Caterham - An exciting week of Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics and Photography run by qualified and experienced tutors in specialist studios This is a chance both to try out completely new techniques as well as develop new skills and ideas in areas which you may already know. The lively linked sessions in different media will help you put together a broad portfolio of work. The week will culminate on the final afternoon with a "Plenary Session" where you'll be given the chance to present and discuss your work with all the tutors, and consider how you can develop it further. Fee: £240 Includes: - use of specialist studio equipment - all basic materials & complementary A4 Sketchbook - lunch each day in the refectory & tea/coffee during the day - free car parking

Fine Prints & Maps | 18 Aug - 8 Sep 2014 at Henry Sotheran Ltd, London - As the longest established antiquarian booksellers in the world, Sotheran's of Sackville Street is an extraordinary place to explore. With rows of dark mahogany shelves piled high with beautiful books and walls lined with lovely antique and vintage prints and posters, Sotheran's is a great place to while away an afternoon browsing. The upcoming summer exhibition Fine Prints & Maps will showcase highlights from a collection of antique and contemporary prints, featuring a wonderful selection from 17th century botanical engravings to contemporary etchings. As well as having great decorative appeal, in many cases these are important historic examples of printmaking and therefore highly collectible antiques

Notting Hill Carnival | 24 - 25 Aug 2014 at Notting Hill, Bayswater - The streets of West London come alive every August Bank Holiday weekend as London celebrates Europe's biggest street festival the Notting Hill Carnival.With a Caribbean theme that sees West London packed with steel bands, Calypso music and tempting food stalls, the Notting Hill Carnival is a huge party. And everyone is invited!Expect a sea of colour as amazing floats and costumed performers wind their way through the streets of London. Whether you want to join in the fun or simply watch the crowds go by, don't miss the chance to be part of one of London's biggest and best annual events

Show in a Week - Fame | 25 - 29 Aug 2014 at Heidi Rhodes School of Dancing, Windsor - Do you enjoy performing? Want to learn to sing, dance and act, from West End professionals, including choreographers and musical directors in current leading productions? The Theatre Academy is Windsor's foremost youth theatre training academy for children and young adults who are passionate about the arts. With extensive experience in producing critically-acclaimed shows at the Theatre Royal Windsor, including Oliver!, The Sound of Music, Annie, Footloose, Honk and most recently CATS, TTA's training identifies and develops the potential in your child while increases their confidence. The Theatre Academys Summer Courses promise the highest level of performance training in an exciting, fun and supportive environment, Immersing our participant in a week long rehearsal proses, culminating in a performance to friend and family. We look forward to welcoming you to a fun-packed TTA experience this summer!

A Splash Of Colour | 27 - 31 Aug 2014 at Velocity 1 & 2, , Weybridge, - Open10am 3pm Daily CostFree Public Admission Through our colour vision we understand our world. It warns us of danger, makes objects quickly recognisable, and helps us to store and retrieve precious memories. From the earliest cave paintings we have learned to express our feelings and share our thoughts with each other through colour. Colour photography was first developed during the 1860s but it had to wait until the middle of the 20th century before the general public had easy access

Midlands

Performance | 20 - 24 Aug 2014 at Quayside Tower, , Birmingham, - 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

Beer The Festival | 22 - 25 Aug 2014 at Devonshire Green, Sheffield - Beer The Festival is about to put some serious polish on the bonnet of your standard-issue Beer Fest. The event will debut in Sheffield on the August Bank Holiday prior to being rolled out as a touring series of Beer Festivals across the country in 2015. Event-goers can expect top-grade events industry production, city-centre venues, multiple bars " branded and defined by the drinks on offer, plus music, comedy and great food. Sheffield has been chosen for the inaugural event due to its fantastic selection of beer and its booming local brewing scene

Insomnia52 | 22 - 24 Aug 2014 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry - There's nothing else quite like it in the UK. Watch live stage shows, explore our thriving Exhibition Hall, compete in Competitive Gaming Tournaments of all levels, meet Famous YouTubers and other special guests, and immerse yourself in a world of activities suitable for gamers of all ages at the Insomnia Gaming Festival. It's a celebration of all forms of gaming, big and small, old and new. Following on from our biggest ever spring event, Insomnia52 will be the second Insomnia event to take place in Coventry's Ricoh Arena

Pulled Apart By Horses | Tomorrow at Bodega Social, Nottingham - Pulled Apart By Horses at Bodega Social in Nottingham on Tuesday, 19 August 2014. We don't want you to have to trawl the web searching for the cheapest Pulled Apart By Horses 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.

Tea Dance | 20 Aug 2014 at Little Hereford Parish Hall, Little Hereford - Afternoon Tea Dance Afternoon Dance at Little Hereford Parish Hall, Church Walk, Little Hereford, Ludlow, Herefordshire, SY8 4LL with Allister and Naomi, Wednesday 20th August 2014, 2pm - 4.30pm, £4 includes tea and biscuits, Ballroom, Latin and Sequence. Draw/Raffle proceeds to Tenbury Hospital. For Further info Al - 01568 613643 or Naomi 01588 674823 2pm - 4

East

TUDOR HIGH SUMMER | 22 - 25 Aug 2014 at Kentwell Hall, Sudbury - This August Bank Holiday weekend, around 150 Tudors will be on the Manor at Kentwell Hall, recreating life as it was in the year 1578. From the gentry in the Hall to merchants and craftsmen, visitors will be fully immersed in all aspects of life in the 16th century. Tudor High Summer is our most relaxed recreation of the year, and provides the perfect opportunity to engage with and enter into Tudor life, as well as to enjoy the beauty of our house and gardens. The House, Gardens and Farm will be open from 11am - 5pm, and our tearoom will be open to purchase light lunches and snacks

Jimmy Carr | 30 Aug 2014 at Embassy Theatre, Skegness - Funny man Jimmy Carr has become known and loved for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy. His humour is often dark yet hugely appealing as his success on TV and the live stand-up stage keeps on growing. In 2006 he became the first big name to perform in the virtual reality world 'Second Life'. He hosts TV's '8 Out of Ten Cats' and has guest presented 'Have I Got News for You'

Sundown Festival | 30 Aug 2014 at Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich - Sundown Festival appears live in Norwich, Norfolk at Royal Norfolk Showground on Saturday, 30 August 2014. For ticket prices to watch Sundown Festival at Royal Norfolk Showground, see the list of tickets available for Sundown Festival.

North West

Japan Day | 25 Aug 2014 at Midland Hotel, Manchester - Japan Day is Japan Society North West's free all-day festival celebrating the many fascinating aspects of Japanese culture, held every two years since 2006 alternately between Manchester and Liverpool. This year, it is the turn of Manchester's majestic and beautiful Midland Hotel to host this increasingly popular festival, which was also the venue for Japan Day 2010, when the event attracted over 2,200 people. However, whereas in 2010, the festival was held in one of the hotel's large function rooms, this time, Japan Day will be in three spacious and beautiful rooms, including a separate room for delicious Japanese food. The festival is a great introduction to the beguiling country that is Japan, and, with free admission, has attracted large new audiences to the delights of Japanese culture

Make A Movie Workshop | Today at Lowther Pavilion Theatre, Lytham St Annes - TV and Film Making Full Day Workshop For ages 7 - 16 Working with a professional film director you will learn the basics of working in front (Actor) and behind (Director / Camera operative / editor) the camera, making a short film or trailer. You will have the opportunity to get to grips with Green Screens, Cameras and visual effects that you can only imagine. Remember this workshop is for those who want to act on screen or want to learn the skills of directing and writing for film. At the end of the day the short films will be edited and uploaded to the web for viewing by friends and family

The Courteeners | Today at O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, Liverpool - 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

Pulled Apart By Horses | 20 Aug 2014 at Liverpool East Village Arts Club, Liverpool - Pulled Apart By Horses at Liverpool East Village Arts Club in Liverpool on Wednesday, 20 August 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 Pulled Apart By Horses 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

The Railway Children | 20 Aug 2014 at Lowther Pavilion Theatre, Lytham St Annes - THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Outdoor Theatre presented in the Rose Garden This enchanting tale follows the fortunes and adventures of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis after they move from London to a house near a railway line in the country. Roberta reads an old newspaper and discovers where their father really is and all the children take part in the adventure of a lifetime. With heart stopping action The Storytellers retell the past as if it were today. You too will be transported back to the golden age of steam

North East

200 Faces | 30 Aug - 3 Sep 2014 at Horsley House & Eldon House, , Newcastle Upon Tyne, - A showcase of 200 faces each telling a story of its very own. This exhibition brings together the work of photographers whove all taken the face as their subject. Here we see the canvas on which all our emotions played out exposed. Suffering, happiness, contentment, frustration and anxiety

Patience | Tomorrow at The Royal Hall, Harrogate - Patience at The Royal Hall in Harrogate on Tuesday, 19 August 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 Patience 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

Arctic Monkeys | 20 Aug 2014 at Bramham Park, Leeds - Arctic Monkeys are a punk-inspired band that have been influenced by the likes of The Smiths, The Jam and The Clash. They're at the peak of a very successful career both here in Britain and across the globe.

Festival | 20 Aug 2014 at Bramham Park, Leeds - Festival at Bramham Park in Leeds on Wednesday, 20 August 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.

Festival 2014 Extras | 20 Aug 2014 at Bramham Park, Leeds - Festival 2014 Extras at Bramham Park in Leeds on Wednesday, 20 August 2014. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Festival 2014 Extras - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!

Scotland

Ant Dec | Tomorrow at Hydro, Glasgow - Twelve times National TV Award winning hosts Ant and Dec return to the screens with the eagerly awaited, brand new series of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. The only show on TV that says "Don't just watch the ads - win them!" is back, exploding on to our screens with a host of huge scale stunts. hilarious sketches and appearances from some of the biggest global stars. A-list superstars will also be joining the fun live in the studio and not even the world's biggest stars are safe as the Geordie duo lead some of their most ambitious celebrity set-ups to date

Ant Decs Takeway On Tour | Tomorrow at The Hydro, Glasgow - Ant Decs Takeway On Tour at The Hydro in Glasgow on Tuesday, 19 August 2014. What's the best thing about going to watch Ant Decs Takeway On Tour 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

Glasgow Summer Sessions | Tomorrow at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow - Glasgow Summer Sessions performs live at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, Lanarkshire on Tuesday, 19 August 2014. Buy and compare your tickets for Glasgow Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park now.

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Killers | Tomorrow at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow - Killers appears live in Glasgow, Lanarkshire at Bellahouston Park on Tuesday, 19 August 2014. For ticket prices to watch Killers at Bellahouston Park, see the list of tickets available for Killers.

Summer Series | Tomorrow at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow - Summer Series at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow on Tuesday, 19 August 2014. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Summer Series - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!

Wales

Dance Workshops | 22 Aug 2014 at The Beehive Honiton, Honiton - 10am Street/Pop (5 years old upwards) 11am Fast and funky, Bollywood, Samba, Flamenco (all ages) 1pm Bollywood dance fitness class 2pm Flamenco

A Day To Remember | 26 Aug 2014 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - 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.

England Cricket | 27 Aug 2014 at Swalec Stadium, Cardiff - England Cricket performs live at SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff, Glamorgan on Wednesday, 27 August 2014. Buy and compare your tickets for England Cricket at SWALEC Stadium now.

England vs India Cricket | 27 Aug 2014 at Swalec Stadium, Cardiff - England vs India Cricket at SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff on Wednesday, 27 August 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 England vs India Cricket, 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

India Cricket | 27 Aug 2014 at Swalec Stadium, Cardiff - India Cricket performs live at SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff, Glamorgan on Wednesday, 27 August 2014. Buy and compare your tickets for India Cricket at SWALEC Stadium now.



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