The Kings Head

115 UPPER STREET

ISLINGTON

LONDON N1 1QN

The King’s Head Theatre was founded in 1970 and was the first pub theatre in England since the days of Shakespeare. It is well known in the theatre world for challenging productions that excite and provoke, as well as the more famous work of playwrights such as Harold Pinter, Terence Rattigan and Noel Coward.

Old Red Lion

418 ST JOHN STREET

LONDON

EC1V 4NJ

Since its foundation in 1979, Old Red Lion has hosted some of Britain’s most exciting theatrical talent and created some of London’s most innovative theatre.

They also produce RedFest, the off West End New Writing Awards, taking place at the moment.

Rosemary Branch Theatre

2 SHEPPERTON ROAD

LONDON

N1 3DT

Once a Victorian music hall, The Rosemary Branch Theatre prides itself on producing an eclectic mix of art and entertainment, especially the work of emerging talent in the area. It is also well known for its wide variety of ales on offer, perfect to enjoy after the show!

The New Brittania Theatre Group

THE BRITANIA PUB

VICTORIA PARK ROAD

LONDON

E9 7BT

In 2010, Matt Henry and Gabriel Vick, two actors from the West End wanted to open a small fringe venue where other actors, writers and directors could rehearse and produce new work. The New Britannia Theatre now nurtures new musical theatre and dramatic work, cabaret-style productions and special events for all the family.

The Queen of Hoxton

1-5 CURTAIN ROAD
LONDON
EC2A 3JX

Bar, club and art collective, Queen of Hoxton boasts an extraordinary array of entertainment, with a programme of music, art, photography, screenings and on-stage performances.

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“HARD BOILED SWEETS” + Q&A with

Director – David Hughes, Executive Producer – Margaret Matheson and Lead Actress – Ty Glaser

@ GENESIS CINEMA, SUN 29 APRIL @ 6.30 PM 

Book :  http://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/comingsoon.php

 Or call 020 7780 2000    Tickets : £8 Adults £5.50 Conc.

URBAN SCREEN will be holding a screening of “HARD BOILED SWEETS” at Genesis Cinema, Mile End Road, on Sunday 29^th April at 6.30pm. This is a gritty British gangster movie – with slick camera work and witty dialogue.

Urban Screen supports emerging British film talent and indeed this film deserves a big mention as the director has acquired some great talent and pulled off a slick production.  We are sure his next movie will be one to watch

The film was executive produced by well established producer Margaret Matheson, and is being distributed by Universal Films – so has received great support, and is claimed to be “The Best British Crime film …in years”…BritGeek.

The Director – David Hughes, Executive Producer – Margaret Matheson and Lead Actress – Ty Glaser will be present for the Q&A. We will also be giving some tickets away in competitions and there will also be some DVD giveaways.

Book tickets on http://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/comingsoon.php  or on ticket line 020 7780 2000.

We have the full trailer plus clips from the cast and crew which can be seen on www.ThScreen.Biz.

URBAN SCREEN shows cutting edge films, industry Q&As, plus emerging new talent at The Albany, Rich Mix Cinema and The Gate Notting Hill. For more information see www.thescreen.biz or email kate.herron@thescreen.biz.Facebook : Urban Screen ,

Twitter.com @urbanscreen & Meetup.com (urbanscreen)

Sponsored by Film London and UK Film Council

An exciting outdoor film experience showing classic, cult and recent
film releases on established rooftop venues. Film lovers are able to lounge on comfy chairs watching their favourite movies on the big screen as the stars begin to sparkle..

QUEEN OF HOXTON, SHOREDITCH
Tickets: £10.00 for adults
Screening: 5 nights a week – Sunday to Thursday – 1st May to 30th August 2012
Times: Doors: 8pm. Screening: Around 9pm
Plus: The newly refurbished Queen of Hoxton Rooftop Bar & Kitchen
Nearest Tube/Rail: Old Street/ Liverpool Street/ Shoreditch High Street
Rooftop Film Club @ Queen of Hoxton: 1 – 5 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3JX

THE ROOF GARDENS, KENSINGTON
Tickets: £22.00 for adults including a snack of traditional fish and chips, or burger or hot dog, freshly prepared and grilled on the outdoor coal fired barbecue
Screening: 30th April, 7th and 13th May, 4th and 10th June 2012
Times: Doors: 6pm. Screening: Around 9pm
Nearest Tube/Rail: High Street Kensington
Rooftop Film Club @ Roof Gardens: 99 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA

NETIL HOUSE, LONDON FIELDS
Tickets: £10.00 for adults
Screening: Saturday 5th, 12th and 19th May 2012
Times: Doors: 8pm, Screening: Around 9pm
Nearest Tube/Rail: London Fields Railway Station
Rooftop Film Club @ Netil House: 1 Westgate Street, London E8 3RL

The No.1 outdoor screening blockbuster Rooftop Film Club in partnership with American Express® returns this summer for another film-filled season of classic, cult and recent film releases on three of London’s finest rooftops; the Queen of Hoxton, Shoreditch, The Roof Garden, Kensington and Netil House, London Fields from 30th April until 30th August 2012.
Film lovers are able to eat fabulous food, drink cold beer and watch
their favourite movies on the big screen as the stars begin to
sparkle; this really is an incomparable film experience in the fresh
air of a warm summer’s night.
Whether it’s a cult movie with your mates or a rom com with your
other half, the Rooftop Film Club has something for everyone.
The big screen, high quality wireless headphones and comfy chairs
mean you can sit back, relax and experience film like never before in
these completely unique urban environments.
Last summer saw over a 100 sold out screenings, so don’t miss this
chance to get your tickets for the ultimate film experience coming
soon to a rooftop near you.
FOR FULL FILM LISTINGS, TICKETS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO:
WWW.ROOFTOPFILMCLUB.COM

Baba Shakespeare

Arcola Tent in Dalston until 2^nd May

Set in post-colonial India, this highly theatrical take on an award winning classic film interweaves the plays of Shakespeare with the world of Bollywood to create a moving and original love story. Featuring dance, puppetry and an original musical score. To book tickets go to www.babashakespeare.com

Shakespeare in Shoreditch walk with Footprints of London

28^th April

Footprints of London are running a new series of walks that looks at Shakespeare’s life in three different parts of London – Shoreditch, Southwark and the West End. For details and to book go to www.footprintsoflondon.com/shakespeare

Globe to Globe Shakespeare Festival

21^st April – 9^th June

This mass scale event will see Shakespeare’s plays performed, each in a different language, each by a different international company, every day for six weeks by national theatres, renowned artists as well as young organisations, incuding of course London’s Globe. For details and to book go to www.worldshakespearefestival.org.uk

Hackney Museum

Date TBC

Given that Shoreditch is where the bard’s first theatre was located, the remnants of the site which was dug up in 2008 will be put on display at the hackney Museum next month. So keep a look out for that!

The Shakespeare Trail

Starts outside St Paul’s station every Saturday until 26^th May

This trail takes you to some of the places which shaped the bard’s life after he came to the capital with his brother and began to immerse himself in theatrical London life. Tours start at 2.30pm and cost £10 per person. To book and for more details go to www.shakespearetrail.com

The Shakespeare

57 Allen Road, Stoke Newington

If all of the above seem a little too much then you can always just go to one of Hackney’s best pubs, the Shakespeare, for a pint.

When their hard saved for honeymoon is cancelled the day after the wedding, the newlyweds have no choice but to return to the Dutt household and set up home there.

As prying family members and gossipy neighbours conspire to keep the couple from consummating their marriage, Atul and Vina start to panic. But if they can just keep their situation private, and if they can just get a bit of time alone, all could be saved for this pair.

So with meddling parents, nosey neighbours and a community that thrives on gossip, can their marriage last?

ALL IN GOOD TIME will be released through STUDIOCANAL on Friday 11 May but there’s a special free screening at Rich Mix on Bethnal Green Road on Tuesday 1 May at 6.30pm. But you need to book via their website so hurry!

Belgium artist ROA is renowned for his unique portrayal of large scale urban wildlife, disquietly cohabiting city streets, hand painted in his distinctive black and white style. ROA has become famous from painting animals on derelict buildings, shutters & walls literally all over the world. He has also exhibited to much acclaim all over the world and was also included in the MOCA exhibition ‘Art In The Streets‘ in LA.

‘Hypnagogia’ will be a 2 space exhibition, featuring installation work & originals on found objects. As well as outdoor work across east London.

To coincide with this show opening will also be the launch of ROA’s first artist book ‘Roa: ‘An Introduction To Animal Representation’ by Mammal Press.

Etymolgically derived from the Greek words hypnos, “sleep” and agogos, “leading”, the title of the show refers to the transitional state between sleeping and awake. This grey area exists within every consciousness and is said to act as a bridge to other realities. ROA explores the ‘interstate’ with his portrayals of sleeping animals, whilst quietly around us the world awakens from a long winter, and the creatures he depicts experience a period of seasonal transition.

ROA is an artist deeply preoccupied with the significance of the creative process. Working conceptually on each project, he nurtures a dynamic energy which evolves during the restricted time-frame. His method is consistent. Arriving in a location he adapts to his habitat, allowing inspiration to flood from buildings and objects and literally ‘waking up’ to the realities surrounding him. Foraging for the recycled found-objects he seeks becomes a harder task in London, adding a new dimension and highlighting physical process and interaction in this completed body of work.

The animals themselves are represented in their purest forms, whether they be alone or in groups, sleeping or awake, half skeleton or part organ dissection. Using placement and the enlarging of subject, ROA implies the absurdity of the human attitude toward animals, as well as toward their own roots and origin.

The architecture and discarded objects act as vessels for the huge creatures’ lifetimes, the realism of the images on the man-made material emphasising the tension between culture and nature. Observing the rodents occupying the cities he works in, ROA also comments on the acclimatisation of animals to the urbanised world.

Running until 5 May 2012. This exhibition will be held in 2 spaces, our usual permanent gallery in the Truman Brewery and The Stone Masons, 17 Osborne Street London E1 6TD

Named after the epic Def Leppard song, Animal will pay homage to big hair, big riffs and even bigger personalities; with this new night specialising in hair metal, cock rock, power ballads and glam! Born out of a love for Steel Panther, Spinal Tap, Wayne’s World and Bill and Ted; Animal will be tongue in cheek, whilst celebrating amazingly over the top bands and their music.

Taking place at Shoreditch’s trendy Juno club on the Friday 13th April, Animal will be holding its very own air guitar contest, which will be hosted by the Air Guitar UK. Founded as part of the International Air Guitar World Championship Network (AGWC), Air Guitar UK are the UK’s only officially affiliated Championship.

Winners from each Animal air guitar heat will go through to a final, held just before the Official UK Air Guitar Championships. The audience will be judging each round, with the applause being registered on Air Guitar UK’s very own Air-O-Meter!

The winner and runner up of the Animal final will win the chance to compete in the UK Official UK Air Guitar Championships; with the champion of the UK being sent off to compete in the World Championships in Finland.

Aspiring air guitarists can sign up on the night to be in with the chance of winning the coveted prize! The Air O Smiths air guitar band will get the contest kicked off and everyone in the mood to rock!

UK hard rockers JETTBLACK will also be providing a guest DJ set. The four-piece who hail from High Wycombe have supported the likes of Airbourne, Papa Roach and Fozzy and played at festivals including Sonisphere, Download, Ozzfest, T in the Park, Hard Rock Hell and Relentless Boardmasters.

There will also be a hair metal dress up contest, with the winner receiving a bottle of Jagermeister, in true hair metal style; and face painters on hand to cover you in everything from Kiss make up to lightning bolts.

Music on the night will be provided by the following DJs:

• Fynn (stitch!)
• The Break-Fast Club DJs (What Ever Happend to P-Rock? / Eclectic Like Whoopi)
• One Piece (Animal)
• JETTBLACK DJ Set

Expect to hear the likes of:

Van Halen, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, New York Dolls, Queen, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Anvil, Spinal Tap, Metallica, Slayer, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, Boston, Guns and Roses, Meatloaf, Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Slade, T-Rex, Skid Row, Twisted Sister, Mud, Poison, Sweet, Extreme, Bonnie Tyler, Mr Big, Airbourne, Cher, Tina Turner, Billy Idol plus many more…

Dress Code – Leather, spandex and big hair! Best dressed will win a bottle of Jagermeister!

9pm – late

Free entry all night!

Juno, 134 Shoreditch High Street, London, Greater London E1 6JE

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www.airguitarchampionships.com

www.jettblackuk.com

www.facebook.com/TheAirOSmiths

For more information please contact Sandy Dhaliwal on 07821 303 481 or email: sandy.k.dhaliwal@gmail.com

To attend our Speakeasy Boutique Launch on the 12th of April please click HERE 

TINARIWEN
+
JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ

Tinariwen (live)
José González (live)
plus support TBA

7pm til 11pm

O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT
web: ( http://www.xoyo.co.uk/ )http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk
( http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/ )
box office tel: 08444772000

Tickets: £19.50 Early Birds // £27.50 advance
available at www.soundcrashmusic.com ( http://www.soundcrashmusic.com/
)

Soundcrash presents a one-off joint headline show for the desert soul
rebels Tinariwen and cosmopolitan folk singer/songwriter José
González. An utterly unique night of musical excellence you simply
don’t want to miss.

You’ve got to be doing something right when you can count amongst
your fans the likes of  Thom Yorke, Brian Eno, Carlos Santana or TV On
The Radio. Formed in rebel training camps in Libya, the exiled
nomads-turned-rockstars of the Sahara Tinariwen have become the
soundtrack for Touareg independence and reconciliation, combining
traditional Touareg melodies with Malian, Western, Berber and Arabic
influences to create spare, evolving, hypnotic grooves. As if Keith
Richards, Santana, John Lee Hooker, various members of Primal Scream,
Mogwai and the Grateful Dead had got lost in the Sahara for a decade
and then returned as a fully-fledged desert band.

José González, whose family fled their Argentinian homeland bound
for Sweden when the military Junta came into power, provides a perfect
counterpoint to the hypnotic relentlessness of Tinariwen’s grooves.
Being exposed to Latin-American  melodies from an early age and
drawing from the idiosyncrasies of Scandinavian folk José
González’s music is a unique hybrid which takes the best of both
worlds. Both poignantly beautiful and subtly warm, José González
will win over your heart and mind.

Concerts don’t get any better than this. Two hugely reknowned acts
come together for the first and only time tonight at The O2
Shepherd’s Bush Empire for a very, very special show. Be there.