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

A Birds Eye View | 1 Oct 2014 at The Pics Gallery, London - Leading food brand Birds Eye has commissioned renowned photographer Martin Parr to showcase a never before seen collection of 30 photographs, revealing a unique perspective of Britains eating habits, entitled A Birds Eye View. The exhibition documents Parrs four month tour of the UK, offering visitors an exclusive insight into what makes up the typical, modern mealtime in Britain. Martin Parr, who has famously captured the personal tastes and habits of Britons for more than 22 years, was appointed by Birds Eye to develop a deeper understanding of the nations mealtime habits. The initiative follows the Big Mealtime Audit, a study by Birds Eye exploring the way real people eat and interact with one another during meals and uncovering what makes modern British mealtimes truly special

Stones In His Pockets | 1 - 11 Oct 2014 at Upstairs At The Gatehouse, Archway - When Hollywood descends on a small, rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, the chance to work as a movie extra is an exciting prospect for the locals. However, as filming progresses, they start to feel exploited, and the glamour soon wears off. The action takes place on a Hollywood film set, where Charlie Conlan and Jake Quinn are extras. Charlie, a dreamer, hankers after a career in the movies

Brighton Photo Biennial | 4 Oct - 2 Nov 2014 at Various Locations (Brighton), Brighton - Brighton Photo Biennial, the UK's largest, international photography festival, returns for its sixth edition in 2014 and will take place across venues and public spaces in Brighton & Hove and beyond, from 4 October " 2 November 2014. This year's Biennial has no single curator. Communities, Collectives & Collaboration will present a series of remarkable collaborations, featuring over 45 photographers, artists, collectives and partners. All are bound together by a common approach: projects produced through innovative, new and unexpected partnerships between individuals, practitioners and organisations from different fields, together with previously unseen perspectives on photography

London Honey Show 2014 | 6 Oct 2014 at Lancaster London, Paddington - Lancaster London is buzzing with excitement, as the date for the London Honey Show has just been announced as Monday, 6 October 2014, from 6-9pm. The hotel will be organising and hosting this annual event for the fourth consecutive year, with a small £1 entry fee, which will be donated to a bee charity. Please see updates on www.londonbees

Zena James | 9 Oct 2014 at Lauderdale House, Archway - With Simon Allen (sax), Mike Bradley (drums), Johnny Copland (bass), Mike Guy (piano) Soulful blues-tinged singer Zena James brings catchy grooves and infectious energy. Inspired as much by 70's soul as by the jazz greats, Zenas enjoyed great reviews for her funky new take on popular and rare jazz gems and irresistible, low-down R&B sounds. Expect groovy arrangements of popular jazz standards and groove-laden self-penned originals. Allen is one of the key players of the moment, and the Bradley and Guy rhythm section are taking a night off from Michael Jackson, Thriller in the West End to form the tightest team around

South

A Birds Eye View | 1 Oct 2014 at The Pics Gallery, London - Leading food brand Birds Eye has commissioned renowned photographer Martin Parr to showcase a never before seen collection of 30 photographs, revealing a unique perspective of Britains eating habits, entitled A Birds Eye View. The exhibition documents Parrs four month tour of the UK, offering visitors an exclusive insight into what makes up the typical, modern mealtime in Britain. Martin Parr, who has famously captured the personal tastes and habits of Britons for more than 22 years, was appointed by Birds Eye to develop a deeper understanding of the nations mealtime habits. The initiative follows the Big Mealtime Audit, a study by Birds Eye exploring the way real people eat and interact with one another during meals and uncovering what makes modern British mealtimes truly special

Stones In His Pockets | 1 - 11 Oct 2014 at Upstairs At The Gatehouse, Archway - When Hollywood descends on a small, rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, the chance to work as a movie extra is an exciting prospect for the locals. However, as filming progresses, they start to feel exploited, and the glamour soon wears off. The action takes place on a Hollywood film set, where Charlie Conlan and Jake Quinn are extras. Charlie, a dreamer, hankers after a career in the movies

Brighton Photo Biennial | 4 Oct - 2 Nov 2014 at Various Locations (Brighton), Brighton - Brighton Photo Biennial, the UK's largest, international photography festival, returns for its sixth edition in 2014 and will take place across venues and public spaces in Brighton & Hove and beyond, from 4 October " 2 November 2014. This year's Biennial has no single curator. Communities, Collectives & Collaboration will present a series of remarkable collaborations, featuring over 45 photographers, artists, collectives and partners. All are bound together by a common approach: projects produced through innovative, new and unexpected partnerships between individuals, practitioners and organisations from different fields, together with previously unseen perspectives on photography

London Honey Show 2014 | 6 Oct 2014 at Lancaster London, Paddington - Lancaster London is buzzing with excitement, as the date for the London Honey Show has just been announced as Monday, 6 October 2014, from 6-9pm. The hotel will be organising and hosting this annual event for the fourth consecutive year, with a small £1 entry fee, which will be donated to a bee charity. Please see updates on www.londonbees

Zena James | 9 Oct 2014 at Lauderdale House, Archway - With Simon Allen (sax), Mike Bradley (drums), Johnny Copland (bass), Mike Guy (piano) Soulful blues-tinged singer Zena James brings catchy grooves and infectious energy. Inspired as much by 70's soul as by the jazz greats, Zenas enjoyed great reviews for her funky new take on popular and rare jazz gems and irresistible, low-down R&B sounds. Expect groovy arrangements of popular jazz standards and groove-laden self-penned originals. Allen is one of the key players of the moment, and the Bradley and Guy rhythm section are taking a night off from Michael Jackson, Thriller in the West End to form the tightest team around

Midlands

Breaking Talent | 3 Oct 2014 at Birmingham Glee Club, Birmingham - Birmingham Comedy Festival & The Glee Club present Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2014 Sponsored by Fosters A handpicked selection of emerging acts from across the West Midlands compete for the prestigious new title. Each has been especially chosen by the city's best comedians and clubs, selected for their crack gag writing skills, observational chops, deft delivery, and their potential to break out. Your chance to catch the next generation of local comedy heroes as they start their careers. The show will be compered by James Cook

Three Minute Heroes | 4 - 25 Oct 2014 at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - The Belgrade's hit 2 Tone musical is back! Inspired by the music of The Selecter, The Specials and the 2 Tone scene, Three Minute Heroes is an affectionate tribute that was enormously successful when first produced by the Belgrade back in 2000. It now returns to the theatre, this time on the B2 stage, in a brand new production. Welcome to Coventry " centre of the musical universe " at a time when the city's bands ruled the airwaves. The music had to be ska and the legendary 2 Tone label was the hub of it all

Bill Laurance Project | 6 Oct 2014 at Glee Club Birmingham, Birmingham - Band on the Wall, in association with Root Music presents Bill Laurance this Autumn. Original member of the internationally acclaimed Snarky Puppy, Grammy Award winning pianist Bill Laurance released his debut album/DVD Flint in May to rave reviews. The live show features Snarky Puppy's own Michael League (Bass) and Robert 'Sput' Searight (Drums) plus a string quartet. This long awaited awaited project brings together classical and jazz in a brilliantly original and exciting new context

Horse of the Year Show | 8 - 12 Oct 2014 at The NEC, Birmingham - The Horse of the Year Show - also known as HOYS - was founded to be a culmination of the British equestrian events year. Because of this, the show needed to be held indoors, making it a unique event.HOYS was first held in 1949 at Harringay Arena in Harringay. It was held as an annual event which moved to Wembley Arena ten years later

Stowaway | 11 Oct 2014 at The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford - Stowaway details an extraordinary journey in search of an impossible future. Stowaway is a story about a man from India who finds himself far from home and adrift from everything he knows. He hides in the wheel arch of a commercial airliner bound for the UK, in a bid to change his life.

East

FlipSide Festival | 3 - 5 Oct 2014 at Snape Maltings, Snape - Now in its second year, The FlipSide Festival showcases the very best of Brazilian music, literature and art, together with outstanding UK artistes who have a passion for Brazil. Last year saw literary giants such as Ian McEwan and Will Self in conversation with their Brazilian counterparts Milton Hatoum and Bernardo Carvalho as well as a breathtaking music performance from Adriana Calcanhotto.

Scaresville 2014 | 10 Oct - 1 Nov 2014 at Kentwell Hall, Sudbury - SCARESVILLE: The Site for a Fright. (Not for the squeamish of faint-hearted, but a whole lotta fun!) Do you dare? Scaresville is a haunted village that mysteriously appears in the grounds of Kentwell Hall in Suffolk every autumn. It is one of Britain's Top Scare Attractions, and previous winner of a prestigious Screamie Award. Visit Scaresville at your peril! You'll enjoy (??!) over an hour of pure adrenaline as you journey through dark rooms, forests and open farmland

Dad's Army | 30 Sep - 4 Oct 2014 at The Parish Hall, Chelmsford - Jimmy Perry and David Croft's classic BBC TV comedy series of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea who battle daily against the Germans and local ARP Warden Hodges, comes to the stage complete with all the well-loved characters: 'stupid boy' Pike, 'Don't panic, don't panic' Jonesey, 'Doomed, we're all doomed!' Fraser, 'May I be excused, sir?' Godfrey, and all under the command of the redoutable Captain Mainwaring and his effacing deputy Sergeant Wilson. Presented by Theatre at Baddow

The Jim Jones Revue | 3 Oct 2014 at Open Norwich, Norwich - The Jim Jones Revue at Open Norwich in Norwich on Friday, 03 October 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 The Jim Jones Revue - 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!

Danny Bhoy | 5 Oct 2014 at Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester - Winner of the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, Danny Bhoy has performed to critical acclaim to British audiences, and has continued his stand up success with tour dates at the UK's biggest venues. His worldwide fanbase continues to expand, and this year promises to be yet another busy year for the gifted young Scottish comedian.

North West

Telegraph Cruise Show | 11 - 12 Oct 2014 at Echo Arena Liverpool, Liverpool - Whether you're an experienced ocean voyager, a lover of river cruises or completely new to cruising and looking for your next travel adventure, you'll find everything you need to know about life on board at The Telegraph Cruise Show Liverpool. All under one roof, you can meet experts from the world's leading cruise lines and enjoy talks from celebrity travellers and Telegraph cruise specialists who will bring you up to date with the latest ships, imaginative and luxurious on-board facilities, the top destinations and most exciting shore excursions for both ocean and river cruising. Don't miss out on the ultimate event for those who want to discover the world by water, find out more on our website: www.telegraph

A Dolls House | 13 Oct 2014 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

Lewis Watson | Today at Manchester Academy 3, Manchester - Lewis Watson at Manchester Academy 3 live on Monday, 29 September 2014 in Manchester, Lancashire. For tickets to see Lewis Watson at Manchester Academy 3, see the list of ticket prices.

Michael Palin | Today at Opera House Manchester, Manchester - Michael Palin at Opera House Manchester in Manchester on Monday, 29 September 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 Michael Palin - 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!

Crocodiles | 30 Sep - 18 Oct 2014 at Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester - WORLD PREMIERE by Lee Mattinson In a sleep seaside town, Cornelia Glass is busy spinning yarn. Witches are burnt in the town centre. Crocodiles lurk in the shallows. Boys who go to the big city are skinned alive by roving tramps

North East

Bipolar Sunshine | 1 Oct 2014 at Think Tank, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Bipolar Sunshine at Think Tank in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Wednesday, 01 October 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 Bipolar Sunshine, 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

The Sunshine Underground | 2 Oct 2014 at Think Tank, Newcastle Upon Tyne - The Sunshine Underground is well on their way to being the next big thing. Named after the hit song by The Chemical Brothers, The Sunshine Underground formed as a band of friends in college. They are known for their dance beats, passionate lyrics and musical talent -- most especially the vocal range of lead singer Craig Wellington. In 2006 The Sunshine Underground released their first album and became an instant sensation

Ben Poole Band | 3 Oct 2014 at The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Ben Poole Band at The Cluny live on Friday, 03 October 2014 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland. For tickets to see Ben Poole Band at The Cluny, see the list of ticket prices.

Jason Cook | 3 Oct 2014 at Durham Gala Theatre, Durham - Stand Up Comedy Tour News Phil McIntyre Entertainments presents: JASON COOK - BROKEN Jason has more funny in his middle toe than most comics do in their whole body. CHORTLE Winner of the Best Drama' at the Royal Television Awards for his hit BBC2 series Hebburn', Jason is back and ready to go on tour! After a full run at the Edinburgh Festival Broken' starts touring around the UK from the 3rd October at the Gala Theatre in Durham and culminating on 11th November at the Edinburgh Stand. Jason Cook is broken " his work, family and comedy have all conspired to create a shell of a man who is unable to interact in society without being told exactly what to do. Despite this he keeps searching for the joy of life and uses the trials and tribulations some might moan about to turn his life into a richer and happier one

Manchester Orchestra | 3 Oct 2014 at O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Manchester Orchestra at O2 Academy Newcastle live on Friday, 03 October 2014 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. For tickets to see Manchester Orchestra at O2 Academy Newcastle, see the list of ticket prices.

Scotland

James Taylor | Today at Hydro, Glasgow - Over the course of his long career, James Taylor has earned 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards and five Grammy Awards for a catalog running from 1970's Sweet Baby James to his Grammy Award-winning efforts Hourglass (1997) and October Road (2002). Taylor's first Greatest Hits album earned him the RIAA's elite Diamond Award, given for sales in excess of 10 million units in the United States.

Madball | Today at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow - Madball at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow on Monday, 29 September 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 Madball, 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

Nana Mouskouri | Today at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Glasgow - Nana Mouskouri at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow live on Monday, 29 September 2014 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. A popular live music event taking place on the Monday, 29 September 2014 that will see tickets sell out quickly. Buy tickets for Nana Mouskouri at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow by comparing ticket prices from top UK ticket companies.

Stephen Fry | Today at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh - One of the country's best loved comic actors, Stephen Fry is also a successful screen writer, author, TV and Radio presenter, poet, journalist, playwright and film director. His partnership on screen with Hugh Laurie brought them major success for many years in shows such as 'Jeeves and Wooster' and later in the 'Blackadder' series. Fry currently hosts 'QI' and is the narrator for all the Harry Potter audio books.

The Vaselines | Today at The Caves, Edinburgh - The Vaselines at The Caves in Edinburgh on Monday, 29 September 2014. What's the best thing about going to watch The Vaselines 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

Wales

Heights | 1 Oct 2014 at Club Ifor Bach, Cardiff - Heights at Club Ifor Bach in Cardiff on Wednesday, 01 October 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 Heights - 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!

Chris Ramsey | 2 Oct 2014 at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth - Fresh from a complete sell-out, twice extended 2012 tour, multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and a starring role in BBC Two's Hebburn, Chris embarks on a brand new tour for 2013/2014. Taking his brush with on air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offence, he examines what happens when you say the wrong thing in the wrong place at the wrong time. Contains adult content " parental guidance advised.

James Taylor | 2 Oct 2014 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - Over the course of his long career, James Taylor has earned 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards and five Grammy Awards for a catalog running from 1970's Sweet Baby James to his Grammy Award-winning efforts Hourglass (1997) and October Road (2002). Taylor's first Greatest Hits album earned him the RIAA's elite Diamond Award, given for sales in excess of 10 million units in the United States.

Black Veil Brides | 3 Oct 2014 at Cardiff University Students Union, Cardiff - 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

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Dragonforce | 3 Oct 2014 at Hobos Live Music, Bridgend - Dragons might be extinct but DragonForce has refused to go the same way. As other members leave for other endeavours, others have remained to keep the backbone of the group strong. Formed in 1999, DragonForce has maintained their long and fast guitar solos in their music which is characterized by fantasy lyrics. Of all the power metal bands in the UK, DragonForce has held on to their resolve to impress crowds both at home and inland Europe, North and Latin America



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