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16 - 22 December 2011

The CPH Post Entertainment Guide | 16 - 22 December 2011

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the copenhagen theatre circle presents in english a ttraditional christmas pantomime dates: 15 - 23 december 2011, 3 - 7 January 2012 weekdays at 19:00; saturdays and sundays at 16:00

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Christmas Cracker

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BEN HAMILTON

TWO YEARS AGO in this very column I confessed that I lie to my children in an effort to be climatefriendly: “When my daughter leaves a tap running I tell her she’s flooded the downstairs neighbours, who just happen to be Bangladeshi.” These were the words of a man with hope in his heart, because when the climate summit was hosted in Copenhagen, it really felt like we were all involved and really part of something – like this could be it, and we were about to rewrite history. Or maybe I should have paid more attention as I was too busy (we went daily during Cop15) trying to find events, shops and restaurants for these super important climate delegates to visit during their two weeks here. I didn’t even know it was an annual event. I thought the ‘Cop’ stood for Copenhagen. If I’d known then what I know now – that these super important climate delegates get their jollies every year in some exotic location (even the local prostitutes were offering it up for free to them - see G8

for this week’s rather seedy Going Underground) and achieve absolutely nothing – I would have sent them on a wild goose chase. Something like a tour of the biker bars in Amager, a game of chicken on Gammel Kongvej, and a restaurant recommendation on the bottom of the Sound. Since then Cops 16 and 17 have been two more damp squibs. Let’s face it: continuing financial crisis + fossil fuel dependence + emerging nations = no consensus for 50 years. But does that mean that we all should give up, like the thousands in this country who feel justified about throwing everything away because it all gets burnt and the generated energy warms our houses. Because two years ago I wrote the following words (“I decided to hold a climate conference of our own, at home. True, we didn’t reach a household consensus, but once we do we’ll meet the neighbours, and then the next apartment building, address by block, street by district etc”) and what have I done? Nothing! I haven’t had a conflict with a neighbour since 1985. I might recycle, but when am I going to start telling strangers they don’t need to wrap their vegetables in ten plastic bags. But somehow I’ve got to change, because willing the fight against climate change isn’t enough anymore.

HENRIK STENBERG

The Nutcracker

Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv, 1055 Cph K; ends Thu; performances Fri 19:30, Sat 13:00, Sun 13.00 & 17.00, Tue-Thu 19:30; tickets 95–695kr, very few tickets remain; 45-min intro before performances in the balcony foyer; www.kglteater.dk FOR MANY FAMILIES – especially in America – Christmastime doesn’t begin before they have been to a performance of The Nutcracker. There are tonnes of different versions of it, spanning endless traditional ones set to Tchaikovsky’s music from 1892, as well as modern adaptations. When the New York Times’s dance critic, Alastair Macaulay, put himself on what he called a “sugarplum diet” last year and saw around 20 performances of The Nutcracker from coast to coast, he found everything from special Jewish and X-rated Nutcrackers, to one featuring George Washington, and even a gay and lesbian dance-along production. In late December Macaulay concluded: “Too many ballet choreographers are rhythmically too regular and predictable; one of the great pleasures of Balanchine’s choreography is his feel for syncopation and rhythmic surprise. Tchaikovsky’s score is really a smorgasbord of rhythms, but only a few choreographers are wise to this.” The Royal Danish Ballet has danced various Nutcrackers since the mid 20th century: recently a hip-hop version in 2003 and a bizarre one with lots of mirrors staged by the company’s then principal dancer Kenneth Greve in 2007. To obtain Balanchine’s choreography for his company, the ballet’s current artistic director, Nikolas Hübbe, has allegedly been lobbying the Balanchine Trust since taking over the Royal Danish Ballet in 2008. Hübbe knew Balanchine’s Nutcracker well from being a member of the New York City Ballet since the early 1990s, the company for which Balanchine originally created the ballet in 1954. While this version has previously been performed in Europe on less than a handful of occasions, Copenhagen is currently the only European city where audiences can see Balanchine’s Nutcracker. The first act – a 19th century Christmas party in the upper-class household of the Stahlbaum family – becomes the Royal Danish Ballet. The act relies largely on the charm of those company members who aren’t granted that sort of prominence on stage throughout the rest of the year: character dancers (older dancers who no longer perform spectacular jumps and head-turning pirouettes, but take those parts in a ballet that focus on

Performance Mozart

Betty Nansen Teatret, Frederiksberg Alle 57, Frederiksberg; ends Jan 15, performances Sat 17:00, Mon, Tue & Thu 20:00; tickets: 150– 360kr; www.bettynansen.dk The team behind the theatre gigs Gasolin’, Come Together and Bob Dylan are back. They’ve been given the ultimate challenge – to create a theatre show based on Mozart’s music. With a sense of timing and dizzying costumes, the unreasonable Cederholm & Co takes you on a journey through Mozart’s world of famous compositions, as you’ve never seen or heard them before. Rediscover Mozart’s big hits in a new guise with some fantastic singers and actors. EM

Susanne Grinder, with Marcin Kupinski, gave a performance of masterful flirtatiousness

acting) and children (who aren’t strictly members of the company but are pupils at the attached school). Lis Jeppesen shines as the party’s hostess and Pelle Nilsson in the role of her son Fritz doesn’t fail to remind us in admirable detail of the exquisite fun there is to be had in bullying siblings under the Christmas tree. At the party appears Herr Drosselmeier, godfather to the Stahlbaum’s daughter Marie. He introduces his nephew, produces gifts and entertainment – much to the children’s delight – and presents Marie with a wooden nutcracker. After the party, Marie falls asleep with the present in her arms. But late at night, she wakes up to witness strange happenings in the living room: giant mice scurry into the house that is now being defended by Fritz’s human-sized toy soldiers. Marie’s Nutcracker leads the soldiers into battle with the mice. But the rodents prove too tough to drive from the field, until Marie throws her slipper at the vicious Mouse King and the Nutcracker slays him. This breaks a spell and turns the Nutcracker into a handsome prince whom Marie easily identifies as Drosselmeier’s nephew. The young couple glides away on Marie’s bed and the first act ends with them arriving at a scenery that is easily the most visually splendid I have seen staged in a ballet: in a snow storm of brilliance, white confetti, projected spots and members of the corps de ballet all dance as snowflakes to Tchaikovsky’s astounding music. The ballet’s story about Marie, her Nutcracker, their Christmas party and the noc-

Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci

Store Scene, Operaen, Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 Cph K; ends Feb 4, 20:00 (unless stated) on Sat, Mon; tickets 95-1,250kr; 180 mins incl intermission; Italian with Danish titles; www.kglteater.dk Enjoy two operas for the price of one: Pietro Mascagni and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s widely admired works from 1890 and 1892 respectively. The pairing of the two (colloquially referred to by aficionados as the ‘Cav and Pag’ double-bill) was first tried in 1893 and has become a favourite with audiences ever since. Somehow the themes of adultery, hypocrisy, drinking and to-the-death duelling (Cavalleria) dovetail nicely with those of uncontrollable passion, violence, poisoning, and murder (Pagliacci). KRG

turnal battle they get involved in afterwards is pretty much told by then. This might be the reason why audiences generally prefer the first act to the second. But while this staging’s charm and Anthony Ward’s fabulous setting make for a fetching first act, most of the dancing in Balanchine’s version happens in act two – and how the dancers deliver! Marie and the prince arrive in the Land of Sweets and are greeted by its matriarch, the Sugarplum Fairy. Susanne Grinder interprets the role with a masterful flirtatiousness and it is adorable to watch Grinder, who last proved her acting talent as the hilarious Ballerina in Jerome Robbins’s The Concert, proudly present her realm of sweets. “I’ve been in many Nutcrackers, but this is my first Sugarplum,” she says. “Balanchine’s steps are eternally musical, so it’s a pure pleasure to dance them. The grand pas de deux is normally very classical like in Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, but because this is Balanchine’s version we try to perform it in a less formal way – Balanchine always makes room for some energetic twists and room to stretch and deviate from the formal.” The second act then consists of very differently tempered dance numbers in which the corps dancers’ performance is especially remarkable. Regarding the soloists, Jón Axel Fransson as the Candy Cane is the most spectacular and Amy Watson dazzles as the Dewdrop amongst her stunningly costumed flowers.

Cinderella

Krudttønden, Serridslevvej 2, 2100 Cph Ø; ends Jan 7, performances at 19:00 (weekdays) & 16:00 (weekends) until Dec 23, and then Jan 3–7; tickets: adults 150kr, children 120kr, via www.ctcircle.dk or 2812 3680, tickets@ctcircle.dk for group discounts Pantomime is a noisy, raucous, gender-bending part of the classic UK Christmas and the Copenhagen Theatre Circle is bringing the British tradition to Copenhagen with an origi-

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nal production of the children’s classic Cinderella, which has been penned by the director Barry McKenna, a winner of the Reumert Award, Denmark’s foremost prize for the performing arts. Panto involves musical numbers, loud costumes, and plenty of drag. High jinks ensue, and the audience is encouraged to yell, scream, boo, and cheer the villains and the heroes. If the lines “He’s behind you” and “Oh no, it isn’t” aren’t familiar, don’t worry, they will be by the time it’s finished. McKenna’s given the plot a welcome update, with lots of juicy parts. And rest assured that the many sexual entendres and innuendos – as vital to a good panto as drag and slapstick – fly over the heads of the younger audience. They might get the joke, but in a flashback ten years from now. KD

Homeless Christmas Christiania’s Grey Hall

Den Grå Hal (The Grey Hall), Christiania, Refeshalevej 2, Cph K; Dec 24-25 Even if you’re not homeless (and many who attend this aren’t), you can still enjoy an artistic and quirky Christmas with a twist as the Grey Hall serves up a wonderful Christmas dinner. The party here is a welcome escape from the run-of-the-mill Christmas. Celebrations are held over the 24th and 25th. No entry fee is required and the food is also free, but donations are gladly welcomed. So spice up your Jul this year and make for a Christiania Christmas.

Things to do at Christmas Various locations in Cph

FOR A CITY of just over one million, Copenhagen does have it all ... and never more so than over Christmas. Enjoy one of these festive celebrations, whether you’re after a traditional church service, fun with friends, or an alternative celebration at Christiania. Glædelig Jul!

Christmas Dinner at the Rover

Irish Rover, Vimmelskaftet 46, Cph K; 24 Dec from 11:00 until late, 25 Dec from 12:00 until late, 26 Dec from 11:00 until late; 3333 7393 If you’re not up for making your own Christmas Day dinner, and you’re tired of Danish cuisine, drop into the Irish Rover on Strøget for a traditional Irish feast. The proprietor of the Rover, Jonno, ensures a yuletide experience to remember. A three-course meal is on offer for just 196kr (half price for kids) including soup, roast turkey or duck, and a hearty apple tart. And in true Irish spirit, a glass of beer or wine is included in the meal. As they say in the old country: ‘Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi shaonas duit’ - A happy and a prosperous Christmas to you!

Celebrate with the International Church of Copenhagen

International Church of Copenhagen, Gjørlingsvej 10, Hellerup; Dec 24, 12:00 –20:00; www.internationalchurch.dk The International Church of Copenhagen will begin their Christmas Eve celebrations at their Church House in Hellerup with a light lunch at 12:00, continue with a worship service at 13:00 and then have more food and celebrations from 14:00 until 20:00. And then on December 25, a service will be held at Sankt Andreas Kirke (Gothersgade 148, 1123 Cph K) at 11:30.

Crazy Christmas Cabaret presents Below the (Equatorial) Belt

Exhibitions SØREN KUHN

Wallman’s Dinner Show

Cirkusbygningen, Jernbanegade 8, 1609 Cph V; performances Thu-Sat 18:30-23:00; adults 495-815kr, under-12s from 258kr; 3316 3700; info. wallmans@wallmans.com; www.wallmans.dk A group of dancers all expertly showboating in dance, song, instrument playing and magic, while attending to your table. SC

St Alban’s Anglican Church

St Alban’s Church, Churchill Parken 6, Langelinie; 24 Dec at 12:00 & 23:30, 25 Dec at 10:30; www.st-albans.dk If you’re a traditional type, or would just like to experience a church service in English to mark the birth of Jesus, then try the Anglican Church. St Alban’s will hold a carol service for children on Christmas Eve with a midnight mass later in the night. They will also hold a service on Christmas Day.

Russian Orthodox Christmas

The Aleksander Nevskij Russian Orthodox Church, Bregade 53, Cph K; check church for details – services tend to take place on Dec 28 & 29, and Jan 1& 7 Built in 1883 after Danish princess Dagmar married Russian tsar-to-be Aleksander III, this magnificent church is a prominent landmark and difficult to miss. This church is closed to tourists so a service is the only chance to appreciate the inside of this building. The Orthodox Church’s Christmas celebration culminates on 7 January - the official birth date of Christ according to the orthodox calendar. Services are usually held in Church-Slavic, but there are Danish language exceptions during the holiday season.

Christmas shopping in Malmø

Why not take a trip over the Øresund Bridge to do some Christmas shopping with cheaper price tags than Denmark. Malmö has 800 shops and counting, as well as seven shopping centres: Hansa, Triangeln, Caroli, Balthazar City, Storgatan, Åhléns and Mobilia. The city gets dressed up in its finest Christmas outfit so enjoy a bit of Christmas with a Swedish twist. Trains from Copenhagen run to Malmø every 20 minutes from the main station and only cost 82kr for adults and 41kr for kids.

Catholic Church

Sankt Ansgars Church, Bregade 64, Cph K; 24 Dec at 16:00, 24 Dec midnight mass at 23:30, 25 Dec at 11:00; 3313 3762 Join the millions of Catholics across the world who attend midnight mass at Copenhagen’s very own version at Sankt Ansgars Church. They also offer a special Christmas music piece at the midnight mass service.

Palae Bar

Ny Adelgade 5, Cph K; Dec 24, 12:00-14:00; Free Adm Jazz from 12:00 to 14:00 with the kind of service that would make Basil Fawlty blush.

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Malmö Konsthall, St Johannesgatan 7, Malmö; starts Dec 17, ends Feb 26; open Mon-Sun 11:00-17:00, Wed 11:00-21:00; www.konsthall. malmo.se Gerhard Nordström is a distinguished Swedish painter. His politically-charged paintings and graphics critique the brutality of war and environmental destruction. His painting series, Sommaren 1970 (The Summer of 1970), first presented in the 1970s, was his critical artistic breakthrough. The series was inspired by images from the Vietnam War and shows mutilated bodies in an idyllic Swedish summer landscape. This exhibition of paintings will be shown in conjunction with the work of a Spanish master: Francisco Goya’s series The Disasters of War. BF

Malmö Konsthall, St Johannesgatan 7, Malmö, Sweden; starts Dec 17, ends Feb 26; open Mon-Sun 11:00-17:00, Wed 11:00-21:00; www.konsthall.malmo.se Celebrated Spanish artist, Francisco Goya’s series of etchings depicting the Spanish struggle for independence from French rule, The Disasters of War, is still relevant today. Goya, better known as a painter, used the bold, black and white, graphic style of etching to create 80 images on the subject of Napoleon’s invasion of Spain. The illustrations depict the violence and tragedy of war in a realistic style. This politically-charged series was not made public until 1863, 35 years after Goya’s death. These dramatic images were highly influential on the work of Swedish painter, Gerhard Nordström, and will be shown concurrently with his paintings, also on the subject of war. BF

Titanic

China Revisited

Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3; ends Dec 30; open Mon-Sun 10:0020:00; tickets: adults 95kr; www.tivoli.dk The exhibition gives viewers the chance to see reconstructed suites, letters from victims, and artefacts from the liner - minus a necklace. JF

Marianne Friis Gallery, Prags Boulevard 49f, Cph S; ends Dec 22; open Wed-Fri 12:0018:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www. mariannefriisgallery.com This exhibition presents work by several young Chinese artists: Jian Ce, Wang Shugang, Lu Song, Kexin Zang, and Zhao Zhao. BF

Catch a Christmas Film

Cinemaxx Fisketorvet, Kalvebod Brygge 57, Cph V; www. cinemaxx.dk; Who doesn’t love a good Christmas film to get you in the mood. Catch Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D. This is an old kids film from 1993, delightfully updated to 3D. The plot follows Jack Skellington, the king of Halloweentown, who discovers Christmas Town, but doesn’t quite understand the concept.

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Gerhard Nordström

Join Jonno at the Irish Rover for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings

Church-goer Christmas dinner

Cph K; Dec 25 Traditionally on December 25 church-goers at three churches - Sankt Andreas Kirke (Gothersgade 148, 124 Cph K), Vor Frue Kirke (Nørregade) and Trinitatis Kirke (Landemærket 2) - congregate for an extremely affordable Christmas lunch. Check within the church’s circles whether the dinner will take place this year.

EMILY MCLEAN

We Have a Body

The Disasters of War (Spain, 1746-1828)

PAMELA JUHL

Don’t be lonely this Xmas

Glassalen, Tivoli, Vesterbrogade, Cph V; ends 14 Jan; performances MonFri 19:30, Sat 15:00 & 19:30; tickets 95-370kr at www. teaterbilleter.dk & www. billetlugen.dk; www.londontoast.dk, www.tivoli.dk This year Vivienne McKee’s Crazy Christmas Cabaret is taking the audience Below the (Equatorial) Belt to the steaming jungles of central Africa. This year the warning is “Hold on to your nuts, cos you’ll go bananas.” The show makes lots of humorous references to pop culture, literature and history, referencing many of the popular works like Tarzan and John Huston’s The African Queen. AJ

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Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art, Oslo Plads 1, Cph Ø; starts Dec 3, ends Jan 29; open Tues-Fri 12:0017:00, Thurs 12:00-21:00, SatSun 10:00-17:00; tickets 45kr, students 25kr, under-12s free adm; www.denfrie.dk Danish artist Mette Winckelmann’s new installation project examines issues of gender, the body, and queer theory. The exhibition presents large textile banners, large abstract paintings, and architectural debris spread throughout the gallery hall. The architectural debris has been salvaged from the Dannerhuset, a women’s crisis centre that started in the late 1800s and is currently being remodelled. The artist relates the body expansively to architecture and specifically to individual paintings. BF

City Beaver

Beaver Projects, Fredericiagade 30, Cph K; ends Dec 23; open Wed-Fri 12:00-17:00; Sat 12:0015:00; www.beaverprojects.com Curator Marie Dufresne is showcasing work from the gallery’s best artists. She favours artists with a tongue-in-cheek, naïve aesthetic in their work, including Anders Brinch, Christian Finne, Tanja K Jensen, Hartmut Stockter and Mette Vangsgaard. BF

Gallery B15, Islands N Brygge 15, Cph S; starts Dec 17, ends Jan 29; open Wed-Fri 12:0018:00, Sat 12:00-15:00; www. galleryb15.dk Mona Eckhoff Sørmo is a Norwegian artist based in Copenhagen who works primarily with painting, but also with drawing and photography. The artist’s collage style of working is layered and abstract - often black and white with strong colourful bursts. She touches on natural and organic themes in her artwork. She will present a series of new works for this exhibition. BF

exTRAct

GL Strand, Gammel Strand 48, Cph K; ends Jan 22; open Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-20:00; www. glstrand.dk This exhibition presents new work by emerging, young, international artists from Danish and international art academies - many of whom come from diverse backgrounds. They are all competing for a prize, which will be awarded according to the votes of the visiting public. BF

Forms of Knowledge

Salon at GL Strand, Gammel Strand 48, Cph K; ends Aug 2012; open Tue-Sun 11:0017:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-20:00; www.glstrand.dk Morten Steen Hebsgaard’s installation is inspired by the ideas of Friedrich Fröbels (1782-1852), the German pedagogue who came up with the concept of the kindergarten. BF

Henry Krokatsis

David Risley Gallery, Bredgade 65A, Cph K; ends Jan 21; open Tue-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-15:00; www.davidrisleygallery.com Krokatsis is an expert craftsman who combines unassuming materials like found wood and antique mirrors into something new and beautiful. BF

Sam Moyer and Jess Fuller/ Cube: Aspen Mays

Galleri Tom Christoffersen, Skindergade 5, Cph K; ends Jan 13; open Wed-Fri 12:00-18:00; www.tomchristoffersen.dk Independent curator Jens-Peter Brask brings together the work of two US-based minimalist artists Sam Moyer and Jess Fuller, who employ everyday objects and materials in inventive ways to create their artworks. BF

Vertical on my own

Galleri Bo Bjerggaard, Flæsketorvet 85, Cph V, ends Jan 14; open Tue-Fri 13:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.bjerggaard.com Norwegian artist AK Dolven’s multi-media artwork explores the recent tragedies in Oslo. BF

Emblems of Empire

Gallery Poulsen, Flæsketorvet 24, Cph V; ends Jan 7; open TueFri 12:00-17.30, Sat 11:00–15:00; www.gallerypoulsen.com Frenetic and aggressive, New York artist Debra Hampton’s sexy and threatening female figures, created from numerous collaged elements, question power and contemporary consumer culture. BF

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Galleri Christoffer Egelund, Bredgade 75, Cph K; ends Jan 14; open Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.gce.nu This end-of-the-year group exhibition brings together all of the artists and artist groups represented by Galleri Christoffer Egelund, plus a few extras. BF

Warhol & Basquiat

The Bubble Project Arken Musuem of Modern Art, Skovvej 100, Ishøj; ends Jan 11; open Tue-Sun 10:0017:00, Wed 10:00-21:00; tickets 85kr, Students 70kr, under-17s free adm; www.arken.dk This exhibition showcases more than 100 of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s collaborative works. BF

Simon Starling

Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Nyhavn 2, Cph K; ends Jan 22; open Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00, Wed 11:00-21:00 (free adm after 18:00); tickets 60kr, students 40kr, under-16s free adm; www. kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk; performances Sun 14:00 (not 25 Dec and 1 Jan - 22 Jan at 17:00) 2005 Turner Prize winner Simon Starling has created two new pieces, Project for a Masquerade (Hiroshima) (2010-11), an installation about Japanese culture and nuclear energy, and an original piece of puppet theatre called The Expedition, which follows a ‘hapless adventurer’, a pupper who looks like Starling. BF

Hilton Copenhagen Airport Hotel, Ellehammersvej 20, Cph S; ends 31 Dec; open daily 17:00-19:00; Free Adm With an official opening by Mayor Pia Allerslev on the 1st, the special exhibition of three European artists at the Hilton Copenhagen offers art fans a chance to see and purchase pieces ranging from delicate watercolours to themed photographs. MGA

Klee & COBRA

Louisiana, Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; ends Jan 8; open Tues-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00; tickets 95kr, under-18s free adm; www. louisiana.dk Featuring the work of COBRA, an European avant garde art movement in the late 1940s and early 1950s - artists like Asger Jorn and Karl Appel were members - and Paul Klee, a Swiss artist known for his colourful childlike paintings. BF

A Need for Reason

Rhode Contemporary, St. Kongensgade 110b, Cph K; ends Jan 7; open Wed-Fri 12:0017:00, Sat 12:00-15:00; www. rhodecontemporary.com A group show that focuses on the paintings of Danish artist Bamse Kragh-Jacobsen. BF

Cease-Fire

Galleri Bo Bjerggard, Flæsketorvet 85, Cph V; ends Jan 28; open Tue-Fri 13:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.bjerggard.com Polish artist Adam Adach moves from the historical fascism of World War II to explore contemporary dictators, war, and terror with paintings of Kim Jong-Il and Osama Bin Laden. BF

Rum #310 & Full Frontal Nudity

Overgaden, Neden Vandet 17, Cph K; ends Jan 29; open Tue-Sun 13:00-20:00; www. overgaden.org Lone Haugaard Madsen and Rolf Nowotny are two Danish artists whose sculpture-based artwork shares a stripped-down aesthetic. Madsen’s works are ironic yet poetic sculptural artworks; Nowotny presents sculptural installations, decluttered of all distractions. BF

16 - 22 December DiversaMente Italiani

Istituto Italiano Di Cultura, Gjørlingsvej 11, Hellerup; ends Jan 27; open Mon-Tue 09:00-17:00, Wed-Thurs 09:0016:00, Fri 9:00-15:00; www.diversamenteitaliani.com Through a series of 40 photographic portraits, viewers get a glimpse of the diverse and thriving Italian expatriate community. BF

Life is a Casino

MOHS Exhibit, Sønder Blvd 98, Cph V; ongoing, ends Dec 22; open Wed 12:00-17:00, Thu 12:00-18:00, Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 13:00-16:00; www.mohs.dk Predominantly paintings and drawings, the presented artwork explores themes taken from popular culture, such as the Super Mario Brothers video game from Nintendo or Walt Disney characters. BF

Ole Broager

Clausens Kunsthandel, Toldbodgade 9, Cph K; ends Dec 23; open Tue-Sat 11:00-17:00; www.clausenskunsthandel.dk Copenhagen-based sculptor Ole Broager creates playful figures in strange positions and large machines with unspecific functions. BF

Territory

Martin Asbæk Gallery, Bredgade 23, Cph K; ends Dec 23; open Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-16:00 Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri paints beautiful, hyper-realistic images of women in natural settings. BF

Gaugin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradis

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Dantes Plads 7, Cph K; ends Dec 31; open Tue-Sun 11:0017:00; tickets 75kr, free adm to under 18s and on Sundays; www.glyptotekket.dk This retrospective of Paul Gaugin explores his relationship with cultures outside of Europe. The work of the influential artist will be on display next to close to 60 artefacts of Polynesian culture. BF

Of Large and Small

Space Invaders

Kunsthal Nikolaj, Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; ends Jan 29; open Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00, Thu 12:00–21:00; www. nikolajkunsthal.dk Space Invaders looks at the cultural significance and iconography of computer games. Visitors are able to test games and interact with art works within the blurred boundaries of real and virtual space. BF

Skrald!

Museum of Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 59, Cph V; ends 31 July; open daily 10:0017:00; tickets 20kr, under17s free adm, Fri free adm The exhibition includes several hundred objects, photos, and engravings about the history of trash here, along with interactive educational installations. BF

National Museum of Photography, Soren Kierkegaard Plads 1, Royal Library, The Black Diamond, Cph k; ends 10 March 2012; open Mon-Sat 10:00-15:00, tickets: adults 40kr, students 25kr; www.kb.dk A collection of works about human existence and the contrast between what is infinitely universal and infinitely microscopic. VM

In a Lonely Place

Trick

Danish Architecture Center, Strandgade 27B, Cph K; ends Dec 30; open Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-21:00 This exhibition explores the architecture and design of Norway, specifically as it stands in relationship to nature. BF

Galerie Pi, Borgergade 15d, Cph K; ends Dec 21; open TueSun 12:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-14:00; www.galeriepi.dk Twelve young Danish artists present work in response to the concept of trickery. BF

National Photo Musuem at The Black Diamond, Soren Kierkegaard Plads 1, Cph K; ends Jan 28; open Mon-Fri 10:0019:00, Sat 10:00-17:00; tickets 40kr, under-16s free adm US photographer Gregory Crewdson’s images resemble brief moments in an unfinished film. BF

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Frank Zappa Live Event Amager Bio Friday 21:00; 150 kr; www.amagerbio.dk

T’S HARD TO know what Frank Zappa would think of a tribute act. In one sense, his well established ego would probably find it flattering, yet his dedication to musical perfection would mean he’d be critical of those trying to emulate him. The intricacy and sheer difficulty of Zappa’s songs mean only the most accomplished musicians can play them, and the Frank Zappa Live Event are giving it their honest best. Despite being recognised as one of the most influential and talented musicians of all time, Frank Zappa’s music remains relatively unknown. His far-reaching influences and styles, coupled with a sense of the outrageous, have resulted in music that has always been difficult to pigeonhole. While some tracks can be hummed along to, others are almost too obscure to bear, with his lyrics hovering somewhere between the offensive and the insane. What characterises Zappa’s music – and his diverse and prolific career that spanned multiple decades – is an unmistakable originality. Before his untimely death at the age of 53, Zappa released more that 60 records. Not content with simply playing on the records, he most often produced them as well, having direct influence over all areas of production. With styles including rock, jazz, classical composition and almost anything considered ‘avantgarde’, Zappa’s early releases were applauded for their originality and risk taking. Throughout his career he continued to push the boundaries, singing about a range of anti-establishment themes that took aim at organised religion, education, politics, and any other aspect of society he felt like attacking. He remains one of the most revered musicians of all time, having been inducted into every major hall of fame there is. The Frank Zappa Live Event came to life in 1996 thanks to three Danish friends: Oren Nørup, Thomas Ulstrup and Lars Studs. All accomplished soloists in their own right, they came together to play Zappa’s songs as much for the challenge as anything else. When it became clear they could not only play Zappa’s complex songs, but also reinterpret them, the trio began to recruit other musicians, building up a band dedicated to recreating Zappa’s universe. As well as playing Zappa’s relatively few wellknown songs, the group attempts to link Zappa’s music into some kind of coherent arrangement. By giving their setlist a sense of connectedness, they attempt to make sense of what Zappa was essentially about, paying tribute to the man, while pushing his messages further. The act focuses on humour as well as social commentary – two essential aspects of Zappa’s career. Now boasting a nine-piece band drawn from Denmark and Sweden, the Frank Zappa Live Event have become something of an underground sensation. Not content with simply playing Zappa’s songs, the band focuses on visuals as well, providing a more rounded sensory experience that Zappa would no doubt approve of. The accomplished musicians in the band are not afraid to improvise, adding their own brand of chaos to that of Zappa’s. This is a must-see for any Zappa fan. ANDY RUGG

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sinne Eeg + Lars Jansson Duo Jazzhus Montmatre; 20:00; 375kr This is a rare meeting between two of Scandinavia’s prominent jazz figures, danish vocalist Sinne eeg and Swedish pianist Lars Jansson, who will be performing a trio of concerts over the weekend. The duo come together to make mellow, engaging and emotionally rich compositions drawn from their own award-winning catalogues. Complementing one another, eeg’s palpable vocal style will become something of an instrument working in harmony with Jansson’s dextrous melodies. The concert is made all the more alluring with the option to dine at the Montmartre before the concert. (english) dvdn

Katatonia Lille Vega; 21:00; 150kr Formed in Stockholm, the threebit experimental metal band will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this year – releasing a 10th anniversary edition of their record Last Fair Deal Gone Down earlier this year. Since their rise in the early ‘90s, Katatonia have been purveyors of the Swedish metal scene, consistently delivering their solid mix of metal, doom, and prog-rock, album after album. Releasing their latest album earlier this year, Night is the New Day (2011), which was also subject to widespread acclaim, tonight’s show will be a magnet for all the metal-heads in town. (english) dvdn

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was anything but a bombastic, stadium-filing affair, but rather a more intimate, well-woven two hours of dreamy adventures in the surreal and spacey sounds of alternative rock, delicately capped with a personal touch from the group’s distinguishable sound. The switch between the captivating, nomadic sounds of the band – epitomised by the likes of ‘War in Heaven’ and more abstract numbers such as ‘Apparitions’ – was typical of the duo’s eloquent juxtaposition of contrasting influences and styles and gave a refreshing sense of variation to a concert that compelled and mystified all at once. This creative exchange left one feeling lost and outer-worldly at times, and at others compelled to sway from side to side in collective appreciation with an almost-sold out audience. And while the Raveonettes were on top of their game almost throughout, one may arguably have been left thirsting for a bit more engagement on their part, if for nothing else to break the monotony of the introspective, non-confrontational shoegazing style that dominated the

The Raveonettes HHHHHH

december 10 Store Vega

ndie darlings the Raveonettes gave an unstoppable, unforgettable show at Store Vega on Saturday in a performance that saw the enigmatic danish shoegazing duo cement their well-established reputation as one of the best local acts on the current scene. With the memories of a decent Roskilde Festival performance still lingering in the minds of many present at Saturday’s show, and the rising success of their latest album Raven In The Grave, the new York City-based Raveonettes had plenty to live up to on the night. Sharin Foo and Sune Wagner straddled the fine line between the more sentimental sound of their everly Brothers inspired lyricism and the wittier, more upbeat dimension of their music with a sophisticated sense of perfection that was as spellbinding as it was entertaining. The show

Teitur Loppen; 21:00; 195kr Originally from the Faroe islands, folk singer-songwriter Teitur began his career right here in Copenhagen and released his debut record, Poetry & Aeroplanes, in 2003. Steadily rising in popularity, his patently soul-felt lyrics and sentimental melodies have put him on the same playlists as other nordic folk artists of a similar ilk, such as Tom Christensen and Thomas dybdahl. if you’re after a more low-key Friday night out, Teitur’s special one-off Christmas show tops the list. (english) dvdn

cottonhouse Mojo; 22:00; 70 kr it’s slim pickings this weekend with most of the international bands taking a break from their tours and everybody else gearing themselves up for the holidays. Still, local bluesmen Cottonhouse are putting on a late-night blues session in the city with a stack of rhythmic blues songs that mix good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll, the rustic sounds of country, and funky soul. in the cosy interior of Copenhagen’s prime blues club, this could be an idea if you’re in the city. (english) dvdn

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Thomas Dybdahl

Store Vega; 21:00, 250kr One of norway’s beloved singer-songwriters, dybdahl has established himself as one of the most popular names on the Scandinavian folk circuit - and is now working his way across the States supporting Tori Amos on her upcoming tour. Known for his warming, expressive and touching songs about love and loss, his elegant brand of folk has made him immensely popular here in Copenhagen and his shows typically selling out, so be sure to book up in advance. (english) dvdn

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K3, Knarbrostræde 3 Cph K; every Thu: 23:00-05:00; k3@ partyin.dk; adm varies

The Danish duo’s homecoming show was well-received

better part of the concert. This didn’t stop the audience calling them back, not once but twice, for a grand finale that ebbed off elegantly with the appropriately placed, well-delivered ‘The Christmas Song’, a tune that summarised all that was good about the night. Ultimately, Sat-

urday’s show will be remembered most for the unique chemistry between Foo and Wagner, stark and palpable at times, and at others consigned to the background by the overpowering drone of upbeat guitar arrangements and colourful cacophonies. AllAn Mutuku-kortbæk

Slik has just reopened at the ‘pansexual’ club K3, which “knows no boundaries between male/female or gay/ straight” and parties merrily along in an inferno of drag queens, dJs, dwarves, dancers and delicious decadence. its four floors of upfront dJs and it’s often visited by infamous personalities such as Paradise Hotel participants, Sidney Lee, Casper Christensen etc. With a bold design, uptempo style of music, a nice bar environment, authentic nightclub atmosphere, events and guest appearances from some of the biggest bands in denmark this club is worth a visit. AB Frankie Teardrop ‘70s Night: ‘Drop Acid Not Bombs’

ideal Bar, Vega, enghavevej 40; Fri 22:00; Free Adm Frankie Teardrop is a weekly club night that makes it easy for

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Zididada Mojo; 19:00; 185kr Tonight one of denmark’s leading pop rock bands will play their annual Christmas concert at Copenhagen’s top blues club. Formed by bluesmen Jimmy Colding and danny Linde in the late ‘90s, the seven-bit group have gone on to become one of the country’s favourite pop rock groups, adored by all ages for their chirpy songs that have enjoyed wide popularity on the Scandinavian festival circuit. Still, unless it’s already a family tradition don’t go forking out 185kr. (english) dvdn

nostalgic hipsters to get their kicks. Taking a different musical decade each week, Frankie revisits the psychedelic 1970s this week with a bunch of inhouse dJs – including Lorenzo Woodrose from the Copenhagen-based psychedelic group Baby Woodrose – playing the decade’s most iconic tunes. Always a good appetiser for the weekend ahead. dvdn

DJ Tobias Winberg

drone, nørrebrogade 184; Sat 22:00; Free Adm

drone is a popular spot on a Saturday night just a few minutes from Sankt Hans Torv along nørrebrogade, attracting a heavy night crowd from all over town every week. Tonight, Copenhagen-bred dJ Tobias Winberg - who is also a regular fixture at other alternative nights around the town including ideal Bar’s Frankie Teardrop nights - will be playing a set of the latest rock ‘n’ roll, alternative and electro tunes just downstairs from the main bar. drone is always a winner and attracts a particularly interesting crowd. dvdn

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This section was contributed by Alexis Robiou, a French fine artist, writer and musician who has lived in Copenhagen for two years. As well as hosting Copenhagen Fashion Week events at Nikolaï Kirke or rocking live at Rust, he´s been spotted acting as a very improbable city tour guide or singing street karaoké during the last edition of Distortion. His work has been exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, Dublin, and now on Blågårdsgade (see below for details).

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FOR THE SECOND TIME I’m paying close attention to the menu that I´ve just been handed, wondering to myself: is it so hot in here that I can barely focus, or do I really have to take off my freshly-culled baby seal fur hat in order to decipher today´s special? “Excuse me, but 300 kroner for a Fransk?! What is a Fransk exactly, or a Dansk for that matter?” I hear myself ask the tropically-attired lady standing in front of me, tapping her foot in rhythm to the cheap eurodance coming out of the tiny speakers, and not so patiently waiting to take my order. My partner in crime butts in, somewhat patronisingly, as you would to a kid caught red-handed: “Don´t worry about the price, my friend - it´s on the house.” (Note to readers: 300 kroner for a hotdog is definitely not the right price to pay in central Copenhagen). It’s then I remember my girlfriend. “She´s been waiting at the bar for an hour and we were only supposed to take a quick look at your art collection, right? [we did: shopping carts printed onto doormats, that kind] so I guess that we should get moving, pronto!” He shakes his head in slow disapproval. But this is my pink-tinted future with MY lady and our blue-eyed, blonde-haired kids running around our backyard. We make a move. This guy is even crazier than I am - in a totally different league. How did we get from the cosiness of the Bo-Bi Bar to this antechamber of doom in less than five minutes? Maybe the light-speed stop we took in his super massive leathery monster of a

Events Nonprofit Festival NEW Pumpehuset, Christiania; Friday 17:00-03:00; tickets 40kr This annual festival is organised by five Copenhagen non-profit cafés - FISK, Mellemrummet, Retro, Retro Nørrebro and Zusammen – which thanks to the hard work of their volunteers are able to send a donation to the Horn of Africa. Includes debate from 19:00-20:00 and music from 20:30-03:00, from Jørck, Leonora, Gasblå, the Kelele Sound System and Ninja Linda. Christmas Tables at Royal Copenhagen Royal Copenhagen, Amagertorv 6, Cph K; ends Dec 24; open daily from 10:00 Take part in a Copenhagen tradition dating all the way back to 1963 and stop by Royal Copenhagen’s Christmas tables exhibition. Featuring six tables set by new artists every year, the goal is for each table to tell its own creative story about Christmas. When you’re done taking in the painstakingly put together table, stop by the Royal Café for a cup of hot chocolate to truly get into the Christmas mood. MGA

car might explain this ever so slight time warp. We’d grabbed a bottle of wine and kissed every single girl in sight as if we owned the place - he does actually, I checked - before exiting just as quickly to a chorus of sighs and shouts. Dramatically he looks at me and says with his almost charming accent: “Just as the song goes, mate, you’ve got to fly like a tiger and walk like an eagle,” or something of that ilk. And then, after what seems like a million-year pause:”Hey, what do you say we go to a strip club now?” “Remember my girlfriend?” “Oh yeah, she would not want to miss that, right? Let´s go and pick her up!” And finally, there she is, beautiful, as only a super disappointed Danish women can look against an invisible northern moonlight, fuming, or rather, about to explode like a firecracker. “Where the hell have you been for so long?!” “Oh, you know, just checking out some art, shopping carts printed onto doormats, that kind of stuff, really interesting ... er ... fancy going to a strip club, chérie?” BO-BI bar Klareboderne 14, 1115 Cph K; open Mon-Sun 13:00-01:00; 3312 5543; mobile phones prohibited My favourite bar in Copenhagen. I actually met the ghost of Robert Johnson there, mixed with the soul of Django Reinhart, trying to buy some fresh second-hand souls from a Korean exchange

Nyhavn Christmas Market Nyhavn, Cph K; ends Thu (22 Dec), open from 11:00-18:00 (19:00 on Sat & Sun); Free Adm Christmas comes to town when Nyhavn is transformed into one of the city’s prime areas for witnessing the festive atmosphere. All along the water in the old harbor, stalls are put up and decorated with boughs of fir and chains of lights offering traditional Danish Christmas treats such as æbleskiver and glögg. Jette Fölich’s Christmas Decoration Exhibition Schæffergården, Jægersborg Allé 166, Gentofte; ends Thu (Dec 22); open daily 11:00-18:00 If you’re in search of something definitively Danish, check out designer Jette Frölich’s Christmas design at Schæffergården in Gentofte. She has made decorations for companies ranging from Royal Copenhagen Porcelain to Holmegaard Glassworks. Jule Distortion Halvandet, Refshalevej 325, Holmen; Sat 21:00-05:00 Our friend Thomas Fleurquin is doing it again. Imagine a club night at your local bodega, but on a massive scale. Catch the raver bus to the cheap bar, enjoy the bingo, food booths and glögg, and you’ll be raving all the way to Christmas.

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student. Mingle with the dead poets and legendary musicians encrusted in the century-old crimson walls. If it gets too poetically heavy, ask for ‘the crying tiger’. Dunkel Vester Voldgade 10, 1552 Cph K; open Tue-Sat, 16:00-late, closed Sun & Mon; 3314 1330 If the owner happens to be in the mood to keep this tiny central joint opened all night, it can get seriously wild indeed! DJs spin whatever they fancy; it’s beautifully hardcore in a very hyggelig way. Fancy a bit of Twin Peaks? Then turn up after 5am - it is a true free for all. Vernissages Art galleries, first Thursday of the month The wildest night of the month attracts the wildest crowd in town - the whole of next month’s column will be dedicated to the art-form of finding the best ones. Bordellos and strip joints In France, all the bordellos were closed almost immediately after the end of the Second World War by a lady remembered as ‘La veuve qui clot’ (‘the locking up widow’) so I must say they´re quite exotic to an Generation X Frenchman like me. You’re never far from one in the city. Likewise strip joints – especially try between Istedgade and Vesterbrogade near the Central Station. They tend to be seedier and more downmarket than the business-like ones you find in most other Western cities.

Christmas Market at Axeltorv Axeltorv, Cph K; ends Dec 23, open daily 11:00–20:00 Visit this traditional Christmas market, open every day til 20:00, and see the familiar decorations and lights. In the small wooden stalls in the market in Aveltorv you can shop for all our Christmas goodies. Purchase or try different foods and browse a wide array of stocking stuffers and gifts for friends and family. Helsingør Christmas Market Axeltorv, Elsinore; ends Dec 23; free adm Explore more than 30 small Christmas huts and shops for pottery and jewellery, jackets, mittens, hats, scarves, and clogs. You can taste sweets galore glazed apples, burnt almonds and chocolate pixies - and enjoy the ice rink (free if you have your own equipment, 30kr an hour if you don’t), the nostalgic ferris wheel from 1912 and the small carousel. At the weekends, it is also possible for the kids to try the pony or camel rides. Carlsberg Tour Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Valby; Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00; Tickets 65kr, under-17s 50kr, under-12s free Come and see where it all began on this tour around the old Carlsberg brewery.

Christmas Fair at Frederiksberg Frederiksberg Loppemarked, Smallegade 1; ends Sun; free adm If subtle reminders of the Christmas season aren’t enough to jolt the Grinch out of you, perhaps a visit to the Frederiksberg Christmas fair will. At the fair you have full rein over an array of traditional Danish Christmas decorations to spruce up your home, snacks to munch on, toys and jewellery if you’re in the spirit of giving (even to yourself ), and more. Shop to the sound of live music and entertainment coming from the stage, and let the kids run around trying new activities in the workshop. MGA Israel Plads Christmas flea market Vendersgade Cph V; Sat 08:00-16:00 Hop off the train at Norreport Station and enjoy the Christmas flea market at Israel Plads. You can browse through antiques, trinkets and other knick-knacks for that perfect stocking stuffer or small packages to circle your Christmas tree. Whether you desire a gift with a vintage flare or a gift that is a bit newer, you will find it here. SH Charlie Scott’s Skindergade 43, Cph K; Tue & Thu 17:00-20:30; Free Adm Jazz music every Tuesday and Thursday!

NEXT WEEK: MUSEUMS CORNER Christiania Christmas Market The Grey Hall, Refshalevej 2, Christiania; ends Tue, open Mon-Fri 14:00-20:00, Sat- Sun 12:00-20:00 If you are looking for a Christmas present of homemade quality, you should check out Christiana’s Christmas market. Grab a hot chocolate while you meander through the market’s thick, incensed air, and peruse through the homemade jewellery and knitted sweaters on display and behold the beautiful handmade ornaments. Enjoy live performances, taste organic food, and enjoy this uplifting festivity with its hyggelig atmosphere. SH Laughter Yoga Metronomen (Byggeriets Hus), Godthåbsvej 33, Fredriksberg; Mon 17:00-19:00; free adm; www.webkomplet. eu/frederiksberglatterklub The Laughing Club Fredriksberg invite you to have a laugh to stimulate the mind. The warmth and joy of laughter will spread through your body, put you in a good mood and give you more self-confidence, while strengthening the immune system. EK Harness Racing Charlottenlund Race Course, Traverbanevej 10, Charlottenlund; Wed 15:15; 20kr; www. travbanen.dk No Ben Hur thrills and spills here, that’s for sure!

Handel’s Messiah Various locations across Greater Cph; various times Back for another year, one of the most popular works of choral music in history, Handel’s Messiah is extremely popular with Danes in the build-up to Christmas. The performances take place in the grandeur of churches and music halls and are received with much enthusiasm by music lovers and those wishing to get into the festive spirit of the season. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch one. Chamber choir and Camerata Orchestra Holmens Kirke, Holmens Kanal 21, Cph K; Sun, Mon & Wed 19:30 The world-renowned Camerata Orchestra along with the Chamber Choir presents their grand rendition of Handel’s Messiah with three performances. Copenhagen Oratorio Choir Helligåandskirken, Niels Hemmingsensgade 5, Cph K; Tue & Wed 19:00; 175kr at www.billetnet.dk or at the door from 18:15 With many years of experience playing Handel’s Messiah, Cph Oratorio is back again this year featuring Pernille Bruun (soprano soloist), Johanne Thisted Højlund (full-range), Jan Lund (tenor) and Ulrich Ghisler (bass). The vocals will be backed by the Copenhagen Oratorio Strings directed by Torsten Marie Overgaard. JS

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Arabica Blågårdsgade 12, Cph N; open Mon-Fri 08:30-22:00, Sat-Sun 09:0021:00; 3537 4496

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Jægersborggade If you’re looking for a gift that stands out from the crowd and makes your friends and family smile, laugh or even gasp, head down to Jægersborggade in Nørrebro - they’ve got them in abundance. Ruben & Bobby Jægersborggade 6, Cph N; open Mon-Wed o8:00-13:30, Thu & Fri o8:00-17:00, every other Sat 11:0016:00; www.rubenogbobby.dk Perfect for a nerdy cousin, action figureobsessed nephew or little brother, Ruben og Bobby offers everything from new or vintage games to superhero figurines. A mix-matched treasure collection of retro 80s and 90s figures, gameboys and more can guarantee a distinct gift for the holiday season. Oh, and while you are out, you can get a haircut here as the store doubles as a barber shop. The prices vary but are always reasonable and the shop is ultra relaxed and cosy. My Favourite Things Jægersborggade 45, Cph N; 3030 7995; open Wed-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-15:00; this Sun 11:00-15:00 My Favourite Things was the first in Denmark to sell organic skin care items from Madara and KissMy Face. Make your daughter, niece or close friend smile with a thoughtful gift that’s good for the planet. You can also find environmentally-friendly clothing, handbags, jewellery, lamps and vintage items that focus on pure material, ecology and exquisite design. Small items can make great stocking stuffers.

Kids When you wish upon a star Anemone Theatre, Suhmsgade 4, Cph K; ends Dec 23, performances Fri 11:00 & 17:00, Sat & Sun 13:00 & 15:00, Tue 09:30 & 11.00, Wed 11:00 & 14:15; tickets: 35–120kr; www. anemoneteatret.dk The poetic Christmas story When you wish upon a star tells the story of a grumpy, miserable homeowner, Madsen, a pregnant young woman, Sophie, and a lonely writer, Jensen - all of whom try their luck by wishing on a star. The magic begins with a backyard treasure, and an elf who with some angelic help proves that miracles really do happen when you wish upon a star. Age group: 4-12 years. EM Festive fun at Tivoli Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 Cph V; until 30 Dec; www.tivoli.dk This year Tivoli has created an amazing Russian theme, recreating a 2,000 sqm Russian city, complete with a version of St Basil’s Cathedral. Children can go on a Babushka doll treasure hunt to win a prize or visit Father Christmas and Rudolf the Reindeer. The programme of events includes the Tivoli illuminations, Christmas parades, The Nutcracker, the DR Ramasjang Christmas concert, and the Skt. Lucia parade. SA

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Nerd nirvana at Ruben og Bobby

CMYK Kld Jægersborggade 51, Cph N; open Tue-Fri 12:00-17:30, Sat 11:00-15:00, this Sun 11:00-15:00; 2162 9563 For that hard-to-please artsy friend, this unique graphics gallery has all sorts of quirky wall art, in an array of sizes and with or without accompanying frames. Gå Grøn Jægersborggade 48, Cph N; open Tue-Fri 11:00-17:30, Sat 10:00-15:00, first Sun & Mon of the month 11:00-15:00, this Sun 11:00-15:00 Lifestyle store Gå Grøn’s goods are beautiful, functional and made with respect for nature and people. Cute, colourful make-up bags for 260kr are perfect for a girlfriend while eco-friendly kitchenware could make a fun gift for mum. Karamelleriet Jægersborggade 36, Cph N; open Mon-Fri 10:00-17:30, Sat 10:0014:00; 7023 7777 If all else fails and the days before Christmas are swiftly disappearing, you can’t wrong with the gift of sweets. Toffee can be bought in a ready-made gift box or you can mix a bag of your own, and you must try their cinnamon caramel.

Louisiana Børnehus Christmas workshops Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebaek; open until 30 Dec; www. louisiana.dk The Louisiana children’s wing is a wonderful space where children can be creative, express themselves and make as much mess as they like - which is handy as this December they can make gingerbread. They can also make Christmas ornaments and masks, create clay figures, or take a guided tour of the exhibits. MA Cut your own Christmas tree Rosendal, Rosendalsgade 5, 3140 Ålsgårde; ends 23 Dec; www.rosendal-gaard.dk; www.veterantoget.dk Pick and cut your own Christmas tree. There is a farm where the kids are welcome to pet the animals and, if the weather permits, pony rides. Get there by steam train on the Nordsjællands Veterantog - there are even special carriages for transporting your tree back home. SA Outdoor Advent Calendar www.streetheart.dk Now in its third year, this is an advent calendar with a difference. Organised by STREETHEART, it includes the work of 24 different street artists, and the ‘doors’ are hidden all around Copenhagen. Go to streetheart.dk each day for a new clue to the location of the next piece of art, then grab your camera and get hunting. MA

AH, GENTRIFICATION, the perennial curse of migrants and the working classes. Imagine this: you migrate to a new country and establish your family in an inner-city area. More immigrants follow from your region and others, settling in the same place. Specialty shops, cafes and restaurants start to appear to serve the diversity of the growing population. Within no time, words and phrases like ‘multi-ethnic’, ‘melting pot’ and ‘dynamic’ start to be thrown around. First the hippies come, followed by the students and hipsters, and finally the young professionals. Soon yummy mummies in wayfarers are chatting to their graphic designer husbands on the sidewalks. Ph. D dissertations on the post-structuralist readings of Kubrick films are typed on shiny macbooks over Turkish tea and kebabs. Suddenly your neighbourhood is expensive, over-hyped and full of trendy bars selling micro-brewed beers and shops that only seem to stock one item. Welcome to Nørrebro. Not that I’m complaining of course. In the haze of cosy cafes and bars that populate the side streets off Nørrebrogade, it is rare to find one owned by a local – or at least someone who hasn’t moved to Nørrebro in the past decade. Café Arabica is a new addition to the area, but its owner certainly isn’t. Naim Al Kassab, Palestinian by origin, was born and bred in Nørrebro - “one of the first”, he says with a smile. He opened Arabica in September and on first impression, the café does not seem that different to any of the other design-conscious Nørrebro cafés. The use of restored second-hand and recycled furniture is prominent: there are picnic tables and benches, leather bar stools, green armchairs, table legs that look like Jenga blocks, and even a seat that is built

Kids workshops Statens Museum for Kunst, Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Cph K; open Sat & Sun; www.smk.dk During December, the museum of art has children’s workshops exploring the theme of transformation machinery. MA Ceramics painting at Creative Space Gammel Kongevej 154, 1850 Frederiksberg; open Mon-Fri 11:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00; www.creative-space.dk With over 120 different types of ceramic to choose from there really is something for everyone at Creative Space. The concept is simple, you choose what you would like to paint, sit down with a drink if you want and then paint your masterpiece. You can then pick up your work a few days later when it’s been fired. A great activity for older kids and an excellent way of producing Christmas gifts from the kids for relatives. SA Christmas Crafts at the Zoo Roskildevej 32, 2000 Frederiksberg; Sunday; www.zoo.dk This year Father Christmas has moved his workshop to the Old Elephant House at Copenhagen Zoo. There he invites you to get creative and make beeswax candles and Christmas cards using a variety of materials including elephant dung! SA

The owner’s lived in Nørrebro for over a decade and it shows

into the woodwork of the walls. Music plays from a turntable, and record sleeves cover one wall; kitsch chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and candles and colourful flowers sit on the windowsill. The space is airy, spacious and uncluttered. The large windows make this a perfect place to look out onto the colourful Blågårdsgade street life. However, after spending a little bit of time at Arabica, you begin to notice some subtle differences that set this place apart from the rest. You are acutely aware of where you are and the turbulent history of the area. A poster of the Nørrebro protests adorns the wall. ‘Police out of Nørrebro’, the text says. Locals wander in and out, greeting each other and the staff warmly. A group of teenage girls play board games in the corner. It looks like they’ve been there all day. A regular sits at the window reading his newspaper. A man comes in on a wheelchair. He is helped through the door and has a chat with the waitress. The café has a community feel, it’s unpretentious and it seems like everyone knows each other. The hip and modern incarnation of Cheers, perhaps, except they don’t serve alcohol.

Yes, this is a café that does not serve the hard stuff. Instead a dizzying array of organic juices and sodas are offered, along with exceptional coffee and speciality teas. They have one beer, if you must satisfy you’re thirst for hops, but it’s non-alcoholic. The simple food – soups, pastries, cakes and sandwiches - are all vegetarian. It’s obvious that Naim has a clear idea of what he wants Arabica to be, and he’s not willing to make compromises. Like the café, he’s laidback and friendly. It’s not surprising that he knows everyone in the area. He points out of the window at the apartment block across the street: “I can tell you who lives there, and there, and there. This is my home.” Arabica is a family-run café close to his heart - Naim’s mother makes the soup and his wife makes the array of delicious cheesecakes that are on offer every day. It’s hard to imagine a place that could be more local, or as welcoming. Although it has only been there for a few months, Arabica feels like an old haunt already. Visit if you want a taste of authentic Nørrebro, but remember, it’s on Naim’s terms. Hopefully it will stay that way. KEVIN PONNIAH

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225g candied quince & 100g candied orange peel - strained and coarsely chopped 225g dates & 225g prunes pitted and coarsely chopped 175g currants 30g grated orange zest 15g grated lemon zest 225g lightly toasted unsalted pistachios 450g well-toasted hazelnuts 450g well-toasted almonds 150g flour 115g cocoa powder 15g ground cinnamon Freshly grated 1 1/2 nutmegs 7g ground coriander 7g freshly ground black pepper 7g ground cloves 175g honey 325g granulated sugar 60g powdered sugar

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PANFORTE, the traditional Tuscan Christmas confection, is not for the faint of heart. Its flavours are bold. So is its texture. The recipe includes 18 ingredients, most of which are nuts and dried fruits. It makes a wonderful gift. I cut mine into large wedges and wrap in baking paper for a rustic look. I tie each bundle with a piece of brown twine or red and white checkered ribbon and suggest recipients enjoy a small slice with a mug of hot tea or coffee. But be warned, it takes planning and time to pull it all together. I treated the recipe like a puzzle that I worked on over three days. I find it much more manageable, not to mention enjoyable, if I break a recipe like this down into steps.

First, I candied the quince (don’t let an inaccessibility to quince stop you from making panforte; just up the candied orange peel or substitute another candied fruit) and then I moved on to the orange peel. I find that putting the fruit to cook on a back burner while I make dinner or wash dishes is the best way to accomplish this task. I stored both batches of candied fruit in my fridge for a day and worked on toasting the nuts. Then came the assembly. The prep time was key. Had I attempted to complete the whole thing in one shot I would have been annoyed, tired, and hurrying to finish it. Instead, the assembly was a breeze and I could relax while patiently awaiting the finished product.

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Cap Horn Nyhavn 21, Cph K; open Mon-Fri 10:00-00:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-00:00; 3312 8504; starters from 99kr, main courses from 139kr, desserts from 39kr; see www.caphorn.dk for special events Nyhavn, the old harbour, is an idyllic area of magic and hygge what the Danes like to say when referring to anything that is cosy, charming, or delightful: all qualities Cap Horn has in abundance. Its simple menu boasts a fine selection of organic, homemade Danish fare, with a touch of seasonal influence. There were two highlights: the veal, pumpkin, mushrooms and potatoes with amazing truffle sauce (a ‘best ever veal experience) and the chocolate cake (‘Oh My God’), which was possibly the best chocolate cake ever! MM

Restaurant Kiin Kiin Guldbergsgade 21, Copenhagen N; 3535 7535; fourcourse menu 450kr, sevencourse 775kr (with wine menu 1450kr); www.kiin.dk There are only two Thai restaurants in the whole world that have been awarded a Michelin star. One of them is in London, the other one is Kiin Kiin, which you will find in the heart of Nørrebro. And it is well deserved. Kiin Kiin isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience, a place where every little detail is thought through. PDR 1. th. Herluf Gade 9, Cph K; 3393 5770, 1th@1th.dk; www.1th. dk; 1,250kr per person 1. th. is a gourmet restaurant with a twist. Tucked away behind a hard to-find-door on the first floor to the right of a typical Copenhagen apartment, the restaurant is based around the concept of the dinner party with guests stepping into what appears to be a private apartment and then being utterly spoilt by their hosts. The monthly set menu costs 1,250kr and has a whopping ten courses, and you can tell them in advance of any food quirks you might have and they will personalise the menu for you. Terrific food, friendly and attentive service and a unique setting. CS Reinwald’s Farvergade 15, 1463 Cph K; open Mon-Sat 14:00-24:00 (kitchen closes at 22:00); 3391 8289; www.reinwalds. dk; five-course menu with wine 850kr, other dishes 75215kr Serving lunch and dinner, a director’s-script length of choices confronts you at Reinwald’s. It’s a who’s who of classic French and French-inspired Danish dishes as well as a monthly set menu. Any chef would be proud of this. SC

BioMio Halmtorvet 19, 1700 Cph V; open daily 12:00-24:00 (later Fri and Sat), kitchen open 12:00-22:00; 3331 2000; starters 75kr, mains 135kr; www. biomio.dk Located in an old warehouse next to trendy Kødbyen, Bio Mio is certainly unusual for conservative Copenhagen. It’s stylish without being pretentious, fast enough that you don’t go crazy waiting for food, and loud enough that you can make a racket without anyone raising an eyebrow. JH SushiTreat Fox Jarmers Plads 3, Cph V; open Mon-Thu 16:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:30-24:00 with Club Treat from 22:00-02:00; 3338 7030 The newly-opened restaurant SushiTreat at the Hotel Fox serves the best California-style sushi in the city, offers an impressive drinks and wine card, and has a completely unique atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights when you can order sushi until 2am while listening to some of the city’s best DJs . MOC

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Heat oven to 160 degrees. Butter 26cm springform pan, line with parchment paper, and butter the parchment, making sure to butter the pan’s sides well.

Oysters & Grill Sjællandsgade 1B, 2200 Copenhagen N; open Mon-Sat 17:30-24:00, Sun 12:00-21:00; oysters cost 15-35kr each, main courses cost 135-185kr; 7020 6171; www.cofoco.dk Oysters & Grill is not rocket science, yet it give diners in Copenhagen access to fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices with an emphasis on seafood, fish and meats, which are prepared simply and flavourfully. NA Thai Flavours Vesterbrogade 30, Cph V; open Sun-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:30; Starters 60kr, mains 100kr; 3331 3170, thaiflavours30@gmail.com; www.thaiflavours.dk A worthy exponent of the Thai kitchen has opened recently in Vesterbro, just one block from the Planetarium and the lakes. The utterly unpretentious yet stylish Thai Flavours has a hospitable and authentic atmosphere and walls that let you breathe. KRG Saga Queen Havnegade 31, Cph K (near Nyhavn); sails twice Thu-Sat at 13:00 (lunch ) & 19:00 (dinner); reservations 4675 6460 & info@sagaqueen.dk; www. sagaqueen.dk The city’s only restaurant cruise ship, the Saga Queen offers a two-hour lunch cruise and a three-hour dinner cruise. Every table has a wonderful window view, and there’s a choice of set menus. Sometimes a meal can feel like an eternity, but here the time passed by quickly and pleasurably as we enjoyed a feast for both our eyes and our very satisfied stomachs. JC Brasserie Degas Trommesalen 5, Cph V; 3322 2826; see www.brasseriedegas.dk for more info If you like macarons, this is the place to get them. The brasserie also serves main courses like fried duck breast with wild mushrooms. TDF

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In large bowl, combine candied quince and orange zest, dates, currants, orange and lemon zest, and nuts. Sift flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, pepper and cloves over the fruits and nuts. Mix well. Set aside. In deep, heavy saucepan, combine the honey and granulated sugar over medium-high heat. Stir gently to ensure no sugar is sticking. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture registers 120 degrees on a thermometer (about three mins). Mixture will be frothy. Remove from the heat and pour over the fruit-and-flour mixture. Quickly stir. Transfer to springform pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula dipped in water. Bake until the top is slightly puffed and looks like a brownie, about 1 hour. Once cooled, sift powdered sugar over the top, bottom and sides of the panforte. Lightly tap to shake off excess sugar. It will keep, well wrapped, in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks, or indefinitely in the refrigerator.

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Saxo Cafe Colbjørnsensgade 11, 1652 Cph V; open 11:00-23:00; 3888 8288, www.saxocafe.dk; Chinese buffet 128kr pp, dim sum dishes from 35kr Saxo’s menu is an eclectic and comforting mix of cultures, incorporating Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese buffets, Dim Sum and Vietnamese menus, and traditional Danish fare. With such a wide choice, it’s a great place to go as a group who can’t agree on a choice of cuisine. On our visit our favourites were the Dum Sums - particularly the steamed pork dumplings that are perfectly fluffy. AK Gold Prag Gothersgade 39, 1123 Cph K; open Tue-Wed 17:00-23:30; Thu-Sat 17:00-24:00; SunMon closed; appetisers from 19Kr, mains from 89kr; 3391 4712, www.goldprag.dk Gold Prag has a distinct Austrian, Hungarian, Czech and Polish heritage and lives in a time of its own. The main courses are substantial, honestly cooked and rich in taste and include Vienna schnitzel with baked new potatoes and coleslaw and chicken breast topped with apricots and cheese. There are also dumplings cooked in the Austrian way and delicious goulash among the many different servings to be had. All in all it is a rough and tumble sort of place that is elegantly primitive with charisma, heartiness and austerely excellent food that perfectly accompanies classic beers and wine. SC Restaurant Dalaman Vodroffsvej 15, Frederiksberg C; Open daily 16:0024:00; 3322 1231 www.dalaman.dk; three-course menus 119kr, 139kr & 159kr pp Turkish restaurant Dalaman puts an emphasis on good food and customer satisfaction. It’s a haven for meat lovers and is popular among its clientele for the meaty mixed grill. AJ

Pubs The Irish Rover Strøget 46, 1161 Cph K; Open daily 10:00-late; www. irishrover.dk You won’t find a more childfriendly pub in the whole city. From the fish and chip expat family nights at 17:00 on the last Friday of every month, to enjoying the Sunday roast (lamb, all the trimmings, just 99kr, kids portion for 58kr), they are always welcome. There’s live music Thursday-Sunday (22:00-late), the kitchen is open from 10:00 until late every day - serving a burger meal with pint for just 120kr - the pub caters to all sports fans, there’s a pool table in their back room where you can smoke, and upstairs there’s a new lounge area, which is the perfect place to relax with a view over Strøget. BH Brew Pub Vestergade 29, 1456 Cph K; restaurant open MonSat 12:00-22:00, pub open Mon-Thu 12:00-24:00, FriSat 12:00-02:00, Sun closed; 3332 0060; www.brewpub.dk; three-course lunch menu 155kr The menu is full of hearty, homely, yet inventive dishes featuring inspired use of the same wonderful ingredients that go into the brewing process. Each dish can be easily matched by one of Brew Pub’s own concoctions from the casks across the courtyard. AK Kennedy’s Irish Bar Gammel Kongevej 23, 1610 Cph V; Open Mon-Sun 12:0002:00 It’s not an Irish pub. Instead it’s a pub owned by Irishmen, and there’s a big difference. It’s an authentic taste of what the Emerald Isle was like in the 1980s in a pub totally devoid of concepts, themes, and DIY Irish pub kits. Drop by at 17:00 on Fridays for the traditional Irish music sessions which are rapidly gaining in popularity. BH

Southern Cross Løngangstræde 37, Cph K; open Sun-Thu 15:00-03:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-05:00; 3311 0939 This Aussie boozer is a mecca for expats and Danes, old and young, that has a lively darts board, a fortnightly quiz, a good sports-viewing atmosphere, and a happy hour that lasts to 8pm during which you can beers for just 30kr. JHW The Dubliner Amagertorv 5, Strøget, 1160 Cph K; Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-late This pub is never quiet. It’s the perfect place for sports fans to mingle, or for live music which it provides every day. It also serves food all day from 10am to 10pm, and diners can find peace from the music and sport on a table overlooking the walking street, or on the first floor balcony overlooking Amagertorv. BH The Globe Nørregade 43-45, 1165 Cph K; Opening hours vary, until 03:00 Fri-Sat Friendly service and good value food make this the perfect city pub, and it’s difficult to know where to enjoy your pint given the number of options. If it’s company you want, you might try the main bar, or a private function, the second bar; seating-wise pull up a high chair, relax on cushioned benches or lord it as a bishop for the evening; or go genteel in the library - a great place to cheat in the fortnightly quiz, the longest running in the city. BH The Old English Pub Vesterbrogade 2B, 1620 Cph V; Open Sun-Thu 11:30-02:30, Fri-Sat 11:30-04:30; 3332 1921; www.oldenglishpub.dk This Victorian style English pub has all the class and authenticity of a Cotswolds country pub not a Costa del Sol flea trap. Facing Tivoli’s arches and just a stone’s throw from Strøget, it’s the ideal pit-stop on a tour of the city centre LB

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AS WELL AS being one of Denmark’s oldest castles, Dragsholm Slot is well known as one of the most haunted. It’s no wonder then that the more superstitious of us have reason to stay away. Hearing the story of the ‘white lady’ imprisoned in the castle walls, whose ghost now roams the corridors, was enough to make me keep my distance. But curiosity got the best of me – and I took a trip to this somewhat hauntingly enchanted place. And while I didn’t encounter any ghosts, I did stumble upon some of the best food and wine that this country has to offer. I shouldn’t have been that surprised. Voted the best hotel and restaurant in 2009, and referred to by many as ‘mini Noma’, Dragsholm is without doubt one of the very best representatives of regional Danish cuisine. Dragsholm’s aim is to have their cuisine belong to Scandinavia’s gastronomical elite, both now and in the future. They use seasonal ingredients from the Lammefjord area they lie in –the fjord being one of the most fertile agricultural areas in Denmark after it was drained last century for farming purposes. Diners are offered a choice of five or seven courses. We had seven – and it was seven of the most innovative taste escapades I’ve enjoyed. We began with the Danish children’s favourite of Snørbrød wrapped around large twigs with marmalade on top. On the side were small muffin-like pieces of bread - a mix of both malt bread and white bread baked to perfection. This was served with two different types of butter: one with chicken skin that was divine, and the other a fresh horseradish style. Dragsholm not only serves local cuisine, but enhances the whole experience by serving it on local ornaments. Our butter was served on a large, smooth, cold rock, collected from the nearby beach that we couldn’t stop admiring. If you’re new to monkfish you should try it here - it doesn’t get any better. The smell of it was as good as the taste; the richness and freshness of the fish drifted into our noses before we even took a mouthful. Accompanying it were small bead-like pieces of potatoes - faultlessly undercooked, they demonstrated a new way to present potatoes without that weighty feel they bring to meals at times. Dragsholm’s pioneering attitude towards their food is also reflected in their flavour combinations. Mixing rocket and turnip with natural yoghurt was a pallet soother, while slices of raw chestnut with

little green sugary citrus surprises scattered throughout the bowl, it really was supreme. The wine list is extensive and the food matchings are second to none. Our champagne had no sugar added, making for a very pure, crisp drop. For the majority of our meal we relaxed into a bottle of Les Chataigners Bourgogne Chardonnay 09. This offset the fish dishes well as it had some of the same taste elements. For a chardonnay it was rather light, but a wonderful drop that still lingers as one of the best chardonnays I’ve tried.

A restaurant is never complete without great service. Keeping with their ‘fresh is best’ philosophy, many of the sauces in our meals were served by the chef or the waiter at our table – a small touch that magnified our experience in a huge way. I left Dragsholm devoid of seeing any ghosts but I’m still haunted by the food … and while I won’t be passing on tales of the ‘white lady’, I will be passing on the tale of my bewitching food experience.

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Moneyball (3) Dir: Bennett Miller; US drama, 2011, 133 mins; Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, Steven Bishop and Phillip Seymour Hoffman

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KAY, I GET IT. Being a Canadian I grew up with and around baseball so I understand the sport. And that is a definite advantage, without question, as I can watch Moneyball as a baseball movie first, a drama about the underdog second. But it’s no different from me watching a (European) football movie. While I certainly would not be into the finer points of the game, I can follow the sport. If it has a story that intrigues me and characters that I can route for, it is a film that I can watch and enjoy regardless of the stage. This is Moneyball. Moneyball recounts the game changing season of the Oakland Athletics baseball team in 2002. They were a small budget club (think Wigan in the English Premiership), who were short on funds (players were forced to pay for their own sodas in the locker room) and who had just lost three of their best players on free tranfers with no chance to sign them, or players of similar stature. The general manager, Billy Beane (Pitt), sees that the same old, same old will simply keep them afloat with no chance of real success. In a meeting with another general manager where Beane fails to secure the player he wants, he unearths Peter Brand (a smartly underplayed Jonah Hill), an economics graduate who may have the edge that is needed in finding players who are ‘undervalued’ throughout Ma-

‘Goddammit, tell the Oscar committee that I also qualify for the make up category - I put powder on every one of those extras on the baseball field’ jor League Baseball. Brand’s analysis is based on an often overlooked stat as it prizes the unglamorous but essential ability to get on base. Brand had correctly observed that in order to score runs you need to have men on base. While this sounds obvious it was too often overlooked with teams/scouts preferring batting prowess, athleticism and hot looking girlfriends. In this way, these ‘undervalued’ players can be had very cheaply. This experiment will either make Beane a living legend or just another washed-up former ball player.

Granted, this makes Moneyball sound like a geeky baseball movie clouded over by a bunch of statistics, which, in many ways, it is. However, it isn’t really a movie about what happens on the field, it’s about what happens behind it, around it and off it as Beane tries to make his vision a reality. Along the way, we only really get to know a couple of the players, while the old guard is represented by the field manager Art Howe (played brilliantly, as always, by Hoffman), but Beane and Brand are ever present. Pitt is having a banner year. After

already turning in a potential-award winning performance in The Tree of Life, he now has another potential award winner here with Beane and Moneyball. His goofy charm keeps Beane from being the typical unsympathetical jock. Instead he’s a man driven to succeed with just the right hint of cockiness. The chemistry between himself and Hill is so good that you would think that they have worked together on numerous pieces before and maybe they will again before, Pitt’s self-imposed retirement kicks in. Moneyball is based on a Michael

Lewis book of the same name written in 2003, and Pitt’s patience seems to have been rewarded as he stuck through several directors and years of studio foot-shuffling. Although, with the sublime direction of Bennett Miller, it is apparent it was worth the wait. Miller manages to create understated emotion and intrigue while not actually having a villain to work against, which is no easy task. Moneyball is not a home run but it is a man on base, which to Beane is as good as it gets.

Grim, confounding flick saved by fine performances Kill List (15)

Director: Ben Wheatley; UK Thriller, 2011, 95 mins; Neil Maskell, Michael Smiley, Myanna Buring, Emma Fryer

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OR MORE THAN a decade, largely owing to the success of Guy Ritchie, British cinema has been inundated with cockney geezers wielding big guns and potty mouths. The resulting films have been of wildly differing quality - many

failing to even reach the cinema. This, Ben Wheatley’s second film, at the outset appears to have much more going for it. Jay (Maskell) and Gal (Smiley) are best friends who’ve served together in the forces. Since returning from combat they’re hitmen for hire who’ve just been assigned a new job - a list of several people to assassinate. Jay is hesitant to take the work as he is still haunted by a traumatic occurrence in Kiev that has prevented him from working for the last eight months. However, he needs the money. The narrative dutifully follows the pair as they work their way through their hits before making a genre about-face during the final act that will cer-

tainly confound some viewers. Imagine Lock, Stock meets Leon vs The Wicker Man and you’re almost there. The film’s greatest weakness is that it appears to have dropped off the cinematic ugly tree and hit most branches during the fall. There’s grim violence aplenty, from which poor aesthetics provide no respite. Like many low budgeted films, Kill List is shot mainly on location (as opposed to built sets) - locations can be a blessing if chosen with a good eye - but here we find suburban homes and hotels that are as bland inside as they are out. This is perhaps why the director shot his cast almost exclusively in nauseating close-ups - which only serves to concrete

the appearance of a cheap TV production. Performances are the film’s saving grace with only Jay’s wife Shel (Buring) falling short of standard, particularly when required to express an emotional extremity. Much of Jay and Gal’s dialogue has been skilfully improvised, lending more charm and credibility to a script that deserves far less. However, the general critical response to the film has been positive, with the Radio Times writing that it is a “uniquely terrifying experience”. However, the Daily Mail perfectly captures my thoughts, when it says the film is “a frustrating mixture of promising and atrocious”. MARK WALKER

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Book Your Tickets 50/50 Dir: Jonathan Levine; US dramedy, 2011, 100 mins; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Bryce Dallas Howard The ability to get laughs out of an illness so devastating is difficult, and getting them without being cheesy or forced is a true work of genius. 50/50 has a surprisingly good vibe and makes for an excellent night out at the movies. The movie follows Adam (Gordon-Levitt) - a 27-year-old that has just been diagnosed with cancer - as he copes not only with his disease but also the reactions of those closest to him. KE

NEDS (15) Dir: Peter Mullan; UK/ France/Italy drama, 2010, 124 mins; Conor McCarron, Greg Forrest, Joe Szula, Gary Lewis, Peter Mullan NEDS (Non Educated Delinquents) traces the descent of a bright boy called John who has just moved to a 1970s Glaswegian neighbourhood. He is unjustly placed in a class below that to which he is academically suited on account of his elder brother’s reputation as a gang leader. Director Mullan quickly establishes this as a film about place - or rather being placed. While it evokes many classic films on account of the subject matter and setting, it does so with such a sense of urgency and a bloody ferocity that it ends up feeling quite unlike any of them.

NEDS is not a film for everyone, but if you’ve got the stomach, your soul will be greatly rewarded. MW

The Adventures of Tintin 3D (7) Dir: Steven Spielberg; US action, 2011, 107mins; Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis From the opening credits to the very end, this film is a playful contradiction of old and new. Whilst the film very much stays true to the mythical and timeless world that Tintin author Hergé so masterfully created, the introduction of slick film techniques and 3D wizardry makes it a modern story for a modern audience. Directed by the infamous Steven Spielberg and produced by the super clever Sir Peter Jackson the film is action-packed, visually dazzling, and fantastically fun. JS

Drive (15) Dir: Nicolas Winding Refn; US thriller, 2011; 95 mins; Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan Make sure you’re in your seats early for this one or else you’ll miss one of the most brilliant opening scenes in a movie ... ever. Refn manages to build extraordinary tension before igniting brief outbursts of violence. Sheer brilliance! KE

Avoid like the Plague In Time (11) Dir: Andrew Niccol; 2011; 109 mins; Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried and Cillian Murphy Despite a skimpy plot the film’s storyline means no one looks older than 25, making for a very attractive cast. While the looks may be hot the action scenes are not – most are blatantly mundane at times. As one reviewer said “In Time fills its dynamic, sprawling universe with about as much character and drama as a half-hour game of Sim City.” EM

New Year’s Eve Dir: Garry Marshall; US rom com, 2011, 118 mins; Halle Berry, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Zac Efron There are a million ways to verbally trash Garry Marshall’s latest romcom. Somewhat in the style of the comparable but infinitely superior British film Love Actually, New Year’s Eve opens by painting a brief but serious view of the world as we know it. We then meet our 20 focal characters and follow them as they deal with whatever obstacles keep them from meeting a loved one before midnight. New Year’s Eve contains no funny allusions to intrigue you, no philosophical angles, no cliffhangers, no humour, and very little substance. I found it a tepid, shallow and predictable farce full of trivial

problems. If it’s feel-good fluff you’re after, here’s enough for a whole year. KG

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Dir: Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman; US horror, 2011, 84 mins, Katie Featherston Just like with Paranormal Activity 2, the film has skipped the press screenings and saved the premiere for the people who count – the airheads who’ll watch any sequel because it’s a safe bet.

Dir: Stephen Soderbergh; US thriller/drama 2011, 118mins; Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet, Jude Law Contagion is rather like the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand - in that there’s a long list of well known faces; the end is nigh; and some sort of uber-flu is to blame. The film also functions more like a bird’s eye view - rather than an intimate human account - leaving the audience uninvolved and distinctly uninfected. MW

Spy Kids 4D: All the Time in the World (7) Dir: Robert Rodriguez; US comedy, 2011; 89 mins; Jessica Alba, Jeremy Piven and Joel McHale An endless series of obscure jokes sap the charm out of nearly every scene, resulting in a chintzy adventure that could have gone straight to DVD. EM

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I Dir: Bill Condon; US drama, 2011, 117 mins; Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner Pattinson gives his usual sultry, overly dramatic performance, except now he’s perfected the art of the sulking pout. Stewart, still just as annoying as the shy, awkward teenager might be carrying a half vampire baby, but all we get is one-dimensional Bella, just with a bigger belly. EM

Hysteria (7) Dir: Tanya Wexler; UK romcom, 95 mins; Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Rupert Everett The film takes place in the 1880s when hysteria was considered a disease affecting women. At the end of the 19th century Mortimer Granville developed the best treatment to date: the modern-day vibrator. It was daring to create a film like this as a romantic comedy but that causes the film to fall short in that it squeezes what was a fascinating true story into the standard format of the genre. ED

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The Help (7)

Dir: Tate Taylor; US drama, 2011, 137 mins; Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard Set in the 60s Mississippi, the film has a political backdrop, but despite pulling on the heartstrings, The Help is entertaining and enjoyable. The trailer promised more comedy than was delivered though and in this sense is not a true reflection of the novel. ED

Immortals Dir: Tarsem Singh; US action, 2011, 110 mins; Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto, John Hurt The God’s have angered King Hyperion (Rourke) by allowing the death of his wife and children. Now he means to bait them from the heavens by wreaking havoc on Earth. In his path stands one man: Theseus (Cavill), a peasant trained in combat and disguised as a mortal. Undoubtedly this film will struggle to avoid association with Zack Snyder’s visually unique sword and sandals epic 300 (2006). To set the films apart, it can be said that Immortals, whilst still an action romp is a less clumsy work that contains far fewer unintentional laughs. The critics’ view has been very mixed, but in the words of The Birmingham Post, “Its physical power just blew me away.” MW

The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D (7) Dir; Henry Selick; US ani-

PROGRAMME: THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER - WEDNESDAY 21 DECEMBER 2011 All times are subject to change without notice; consult www.kino.dk for confirmation.

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Guldbergsgade 29F; Cph N, 3536 0036; www.empirebio.dk Drive (15) 16:45-22:15 The Help (7) 13:00 (not Fri, Mon) -19:00 Hysteria (7) 15:00-19:45 Money Ball (3) 13:15-16:15-19:15-22:00 New Year’s Eve (3) 17:15-19:45-22:15 The Adv. of Tintin 2D (7) 19:30

Grand Teatret

Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8, Cph K www.grandteatret.dk The Help (7) 12:00-15:30-18:30 Hysteria (7) 12:00 (not Thu)-14:20-19:00 Jane Eyre (11) 11:30-14:00-16:30-19:00-21:30

Palads

Axeltorv 9, Cph K; 7013 1211 Contagion (15) 21:00 Drive (15) 19:10 (not Mon, Tue) -21:40 Immortals 3D (15) Times vary In Time (11) Times vary Johnny English Reborn (11) 14:00-16:20-21:20 Midnight in Paris (3) 21:40 Money Ball (3) Times vary New Year’s Eve (3) Times vary Paranormal Activity (7) 21:00 Spy Kids 4D (7) Times vary Tower Heist (7) Times vary The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) Times vary The Help (7) 18:30-21:30 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I (11) Times vary

KinopalæEt

Klampenborgvej 215 A, Lyngby The Help (7) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:30 Hysteria (7) 21:15 (not Mon or Wed) Immortals 3D (15) Times vary In Time (11) Times vary Money Ball (3) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:30 New Year’s Eve (3) 14:00-16:30-19:00-21:30 Spy Kids 4D (7) 12:00 (not Sun) Tower Heist (7) Times vary The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) Times vary The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I (11) Times vary

VESTER VOV VOV

Abalonsgade 5, Cph V 3324 4200 NEDS (15) 16:45 The Trip 19:00-21:00

Imperial

Ved Vesterport 4, Cph V; 7013 1211 Real Steel 16:15 (Sun) Sherlock Holms: A Game of Shadows 18:45 (Mon)

Falkoner Bio

Sylows Allé 15, Frederiksberg The Adv of Tintin 2D (7) Times vary The Help (7) 16:00-19:00 Hysteria (7) 20:40 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Tue) 21:00 (Mon), 22:00 (Wed) Immortals 3D (15) 22:00 (not Wed) In Time (11) Times vary New Year’s Eve (3) Times vary Sherlock Holms: A Game of Shadows 19:00 (Mon) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I (11) Times vary

Dagmar

Jernbanegade 2, Cph K 3314 3222 50/50 12:00-16:40-21:30 Contagion (15) 14:20-19:10 The Help (7) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:30 Hysteria(7) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:10 Jane Eyre(11) 12:30-15:30-18:30-21:10 One Day (7) 14:20-19:00

GENTOFTE KINO

Gentoftegade 39; www.gentoftekino.dk New Year’s Eve (3) 18:40

Gloria

Rådhuspladsen 59, Cph K 3312 4292; www.gloria.dk Drive (15) 17:45 (not Wed) -21:30 Kill List (15) 21:30 (Wed only) The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D (7) 16:15 (Fri, Sat), 11:59 (Wed)

fisketorvet

Kalvebod Brygge 57, Cph V; 7010 1202 The Adv. of Tintin 3D (7) 20:30 Hysteria (7) 21:00 (not Mon) Immortals 3D (15) 19:00-21:30 (23:59 Fri & Sat) Money Ball (3) 10:30 (not Fri) -13:15-16:00 18:45-21:30 New Year’s Eve (3) Times vary The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D (7) 18:45 (finishes Mon) Spy Kids 4D (7) Times vary In Time (11) 14:45-18:45-21:15 (plus 23:45 Fri & Sat) Tower Heist (7) 18:30-21:10 (23:45 Fri & Sat) The Twilight Saga: BD - Part I 11:00 (not Fri & Sat) 13:30-16:00-18:30-21:00

Cinemateket

Gothersgade 55, Cph K 3374 3400; www.dfi.dk A Face In The Crowd 18:30(Fri)

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BBC Entertainment, Sat 23:15

ONE OF MY COLLEAGUES used to work for Ján Ludvík Hyman Binyamin Hoch, and you can see it in his face when he talks about him, that he both terrified and electrified him at the same time. That one man’s charisma can be one of the most memorable moments of an entire existence is surely a blessing – such a shame, therefore, that he used it to rip so many people off. The mysteries surrounding the life of Czech-born Robert Maxwell, as he became known serving in the British Army at the age of 22, will rage on forever. Was he murdered? Was he a Mossad agent? What drove him to take such a stranglehold in British publishing? Why on Earth did he buy Oxford United? Maxwell starring David Suchet (Poirot) in an Emmy award-win-

ning performance will try its best to answer these and other questions. If you know little about the man, it’s worth tuning in to find out why he was one of Britain’s most hated ever men. Talking of which, Louie Spence’s Showbusiness - Christmas Special (DR HD, Tue 19:15) needs to be seen to be believed. This guy is the new king of ADD television, the campest man to ever grace celluloid. Hold on to your jaw, although you’ll probably tire before your grip does. And we’ve also got the world’s most loved. Jack is portly, bushy bearded and jolly – the ideal subject for Becoming Santa (DR2, Tue 20:30), a feature-length, highlyacclaimed A-Z doc about the great man, even though the “You will

believe again,” tagline is a bit of a stretch to say the least. Elsewhere, we’ve got the 2010 Christmas edition of Gavin and Stacey; (SV1, Sun 22:15); Talking Books: Jeffery Eugenides is a chat with the author of The Virgin Suicides (BBC World, Sun 17:30); there’s a Bill Hicks documentary (SV2, Fri 20:00 & Tue 22:45), al- BBC Entertainment, Sat 23:15 Maxwell though the narration will probably be in Swedish; and films-wise we have the mostly absurd Inglourious Basterds (DR2, Wed 19:55), which is partly in German and French, the kid-friendly Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (K5, Wed 21:00), the lavish Young Victoria (DR2, Fri 21:25) and the intriguing Watchmen (TV2 Zulu, Thu 22:40). BEN HAMILTON DR2, Tue 20:30 Becoming Santa

K6, Tue-Thu 20:55 Midweek Premier League Football

FILM O THE W F EEK

DR2, Wed 19:55 Inglourious Basterds

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Saturday 17

Sunday 18

Monday 19

Tuesday 20

Wednesday 21

Thursday 22

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files (US drama series, 1970s) James Garner 22:05-23:50 French Kiss (US rom, 1995) Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline 23:50-01:25 Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (UK drama, 1990)

15:10-16:05 Miss Marple (UK crime series, 1985) 17:55-18:20 Jamie’s Family Christmas 21:35-23:05 Midsomer Murders 23:05-00:40 Nighthawks (US action, 1981) Sylvester Stallone

12:50-13:15 Jamie’s Family Christmas 18:05-18:30 Mr. Bean 22:30-00:10 Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1983 (UK drama, 2009) Mark Addy, David Morrissey - will tie up all the loose ends

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files 18:00-18:30 Jamie’s Family Christmas 20:00-20:50 The Frozen Planet (BBC doc, 2011) 22:00-23:35 Lewis (UK crime series, 2008)

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files 21:55-23:25 Wallander (UK/Swe crime series, 2008) Kenneth Branagh 23:30-01:00 Impact (US/Ger action miniseries, 2008)

17:00-17:50 The Rockford Files 22:00-00:00 The Shadow Line (UK crime series, 2011) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Eccleston

17:00-18:30 Christmas in Boston (US romcom, 2005) 21:40-23:10 A Holiday to Remember (US rom, 1995) 23:10-00:45 Lewis

19:05-20:00 Ashes to Ashes (UK drama series, 2008) Philip Glenister 20:00-21:00 Sherlock Holmes 21:25-22:15 Young Victoria (UK doc, 2008) Emily Blunt 23:00-00:55 Straw Dogs (UK/US thriller, 1971) Dustin Hoffman

20:01-21:40 Walking the Amazon (US doc series, 2011) 21:40-23:30 Search For Amazon Headshrinkers (UK doc, 2009)

15:50-18:55 Doctor Zhivago (US rom, 1965) Omar Sharif, Julie Christie 20:00-21:00 River Cottage (UK food, 2008)

18:10-20:00 Charley Varrick (US thriller, 1973) Walter Matthau, Joe Don Baker 23:40-01:05 Wire in the Blood (UK thriller series, 2004) Robson Green

18:05-20:00 The Wind and the Lion (US adventure, 1975) Sean Connery, Candice Bergen 20:30-22:00 Becoming Santa (US doc, 2010) 23:00-23:50 Putin, Russia & The West (UK doc, 2011)

18:25-19:55 Hard Times (US drama, 1975) Charles Bronson, James Coburn 19:55-22:20 Inglourious Basterds (US drama, 2009) Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent

20:30-22:20 Waking the Dead (UK crime series, 2002) 23:00-00:25 Wire in the Blood

16:15-17:10 Friends 22:55-00:40 Double Jeopardy (US thriller, 1999) Ashley Judd

No English language programmes

22:15-00:15 GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra (US action, 2009) Sienna Miller

16:15-17:10 Friends 23:35-01:00 Big Trouble (US crime comedy, 2002) Tim Allen, Rene Russo

16:15-17:10 Friends 22:50-00:35 Beverly Hills Cop (US crime comedy, 1984) Eddie Murphy

16:15-17:10 Friends 22:50-00:40 Beverly Hills Cop 2 (US crime comedy, 1987)

16:15-17:10 Friends 22:50-00:40 Beverly Hills Cop 3 (US crime comedy, 1994)

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Reba 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 19:45-22:00 The Core (US scifi, 2003) Hilary Swank 22:00-23:45 The Running Man (US action, 1987) Arnold Schwarzenegger

18:25-19:15 King of Queens 19:15-20:05 Friends

08:05-21:00 Reaper (US/Can comedy series, 2007) Ray Wise - not as bad as it sounds

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Hope and Faith 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood 22:40-00:10 Identity (US thriller, 2003) John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Hope and Faith 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Hope and Faith 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood 22:40-00:30 Romeo is Bleeding (US crime, 1994) Gary Oldman, Lena Olin

16:50-17:35 David Letterman 17:35-18:00 Hope and Faith 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:45 Friends 21:45-22:40 True Blood 22:40-01:20 Watchmen (US adventure, 2009) Matthew Goode,

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-19:55 The Mentalist 19:55-21:00 NCIS 21:00-22:50 Friends With Money (US drama, 2006) Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Keener 22:50-01:25 Sex and the City

20:00-21:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (US reality series, 2009) 21:00-23:00 Rumor Has It (US romance, 2005) Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine 23:00-01:45 Sex and the City

19:00-20:00 Pan Am (US drama series, 2011) Christina Ricci 21:00-22:55 Poseidon (US action, 2006) Kurt Russell 22:55-01:30 Sex and the City

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 21:00-23:00 Rush Hour (US action, 1998) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker 23:00-01:35 Sex and the City

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 20:00-21:00 NCIS 21:00-22:00 Bones 22:00-0:30 Sex and the City

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 20:00-21:00 Hoarders (US reality series, 2010) 21:00-22:00 Pan Am 22:00-00:30 Sex and the City

17:00-18:00 NCIS 18:00-19:00 Bones 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 20:00-21:00 Obese US 22:00-00:40 Sex and the City

18:00-19:00 Two and a half Men 19:00-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:00 NCIS 21:00-22:50 The Scorpion King (US action, 2002) The Rock 22:50-00:00 Spartacus (US action series, 2010) Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless

17:00-21:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:10 Top Gear 21:10-23:10 Scorpion King 2 - Rise of a Warrior (2008) Michael Copon, Karen Shenaz David 23:10-00:25 Spartacus

07:40-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 22:00-05:40 NFL

17:00-18:00 Simpsons 18:00-19:00 Two and a half Men 19:00-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:00 NCIS 22:00-00:25 Spartacus

17:00-18:00 Simpsons 18:00-19:00 Two and a half Men 19:00-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:00 NCIS 22:00-00:15 Spartacus

17:00-18:00 Simpsons 18:00-20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:00-21:00 NCIS 22:00-00:15 Spartacus

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 20:00-21:00 Trinny and Susannah’s Makeover Mission - Australia 21:00-23:05 Practical Magic (US romance, 1998) Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman 23:05-00:00 Grey’s Anatomy

17:15-18:10 Grey’s Anatomy 18:10-19:05 Private Practice 19:05-20:00 House 21:30-23:40 Father of the Bride II (US romcom, 1995) Steve Martin, Diane Keaton

17:15-18:05 Grey’s Anatomy 18:05-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 23:00-00:05 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings (UK doc)

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 21:00-23:05 What a Girl Wants (US romcom, 2003) Colin Firth 23:05-00:00 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 23:00-23:55 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 20:00-21:00 Trinny and Susannah’s Makeover Mission - Australia 23:00-23:55 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 House 20:00-21:00 Big Fat Gypsy Christmas 21:00-22:50 She’s All That (US romcom, 1995) Freddie Prinze Jr 22:50-23:45 Grey’s Anatomy

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 18:00-19:00 Human Target 19:00-20:00 Ghost Whisper 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-23:00 Sex Drive (US com, 2009) Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew

18:30-20:00 Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat (US com, 2003) Mike Meyers, Alec Baldwin 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:30-23:30 Big Stan (US com, 2009) Rob Schneider

17:10-19:00 Once Upon a Christmas (US drama, 2000) Douglas Cambell, Kathy Ireland 19:00-20:00 Dating in the Dark USA 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:55-22:55 Criminal Minds

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-22:45 The Santa Clause (US drama, 1994) Tim Allen, Wendy Crewson 22:45-23:40 The Big Bang Theory

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-22:55 The Santa Clause 2 (US drama, 2002) Tim Allen 22:55-23:50 The Big Bang Theory

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-22:40 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (US adventure, 2007) Natalie Portman, Dustin Hoffman 22:40-23:35 The Big Bang Theory

17:05-18:00 Numb3rs 20:00-21:00 CSI 21:00-22:35 Surviving Christmas (US com, 2004) Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini 22:35-23:35 The Big Bang Theory