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Leg-tied, leg-tired and legless: the stuff of legends

CONTENTS Performance

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Editor Ben Hamilton

Art Editor Bonnie Fortune

Film Editor Jessica Hanley

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BEN HAMILTON

ST PATRICK’S Day (see pages G12-15 for our special section) marks my sixth year working for the Copenhagen Post. After approaching the paper for a job in 2003 and getting nowhere with a few pieces I submitted, four years later I dropped off some articles I’d written for the official Roskilde Festival newspaper in 2006. I didn’t really care either way whether they got in touch – by that time my opinion of the paper had bottomed out and I thought they could do with the help.

So I guess I was a little surprised when I was asked to write a pub review, a preview of the 3-Legged Race (see G2) and a general piece about Ireland. Two thousand words later and the editor of InOut had a good idea of where I was coming from. My A-Z of Ireland was noholds barred cynicism and depravity – “laddish” was how she put it, which beat “facetious”, the oneword review I’d received in 2003, and “obviously written by an Englishman”, the response I got off Jonno, the landlord of the Irish Rover.

That was her opportunity to say sorry Mr Hamilton, that’s not what we’re about: we have standards! But instead, she welcomed me in, a viper to her breast (metaphorically of course), and within a year I’d stolen her job – and to think the warning signs were in my work.

Looking ahead to Sunday, it promises to be another explosion of green as thousands take to the probably snowy streets to participate in the parade (G12-13) and the race, either as competitors or bystanders.

But if you miss out, don’t worry, as there will be plenty more explosions of green later on in the night, after a few jars of the black stuff.

And on Saturday, the city’s buildings will be turning green with envy as the Little Mermaid joins a list of famous landmarks, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, by being bathed in green light especially for St Patrick’s Day (G8).

Elsewhere, fans of break dancing, sorry break-boying, which sounds a little too much like breaking in boys to me, will be pleased to know Floor Wars (see G9) is returning, while motorcyclist enthusiasts should give Arena Circus (G8) a whirl – the giant ball they hurtle around in, just avoiding one another, needs to be seen to be believed.

That and running through the snow tied to another person. It’s a week for the brave alright.

MIKE HOFMAN

Saint Patrick’s Day 3-legged Charity Race

Registration at Kennedy’s Bar, Gammel Kongevej 23, Cph V at 11:30-12:30; race starts at Axeltorv at 12:30; finishes at The Dubliner, Amagertorv 5, Cph K; 150kr per team, cash only; info@paddysday.dk; www.paddysday. dk; for TV clips see ekstrabladet.tv/ article986146.ece FIRST you might hear the sound of pounding feet, somewhat staggered, coupled with a pair of urgent, gasping voices − a little louder than normal on the streets of central Copenhagen. And if you’re standing downwind, you might even smell them: sweat, given the time of year, of the damp variety, in an unmistakeable envelope of beer.

All the signs suggest drunk rugby players fleeing from the law, but it’s only just gone 1pm on Sunday, so you turn around, just in time to side-step a pair of heavyset men adorned in green, gripped in concentration and tied together around their ankles. Welcome to the 12th running of the St Patrick’s Day 3-legged Charity Race, an event that raises money for good causes and never fails to bring a smile to the Copenhagen public.

Walking, let alone running, with your leg tied to another person’s requires careful co-ordination, and once again the organisers are asking you to put yours to the test by participating in this year’s event, which starts at Axeltorv at 12:30. From there the competitors head to The Shamrock Inn on Jernbanegade, The Globe on Nørregade and The Irish Rover on Strøget, before the finish at The Dubliner, also on Strøget.

But be warned, you can’t just turn up at Axeltorv five minutes before the start and expect to race, so set that alarm clock early – you’ll thank yourself for this when you discover your other half threw away that tatty green jersey of yours last autumn and need to go out to buy some new clothing to satisfy the ‘must include green’ dress code.

And once dressed, the next deadline is registering in time at Kennedys Bar – the race organisers have set a limit of 700 on the number of participants, so get there sharpish at 11:30 if you don’t want to miss out. And don’t forget to bring the 150 kroner entrance fee in cash – which is 50 kroner a leg, which isn’t a bad investment given you’ll end up drinking four halves of Carlsberg, although the race sponsors this year are actually Guinness and Kilkenny.

Once you’ve signed on the dotted line, you’ll need to then head down to ‘The Tent’ in Axeltorv, just opposite the main

Performance The Devils of Loudun

Store Scene, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; ends March 26, performances at 20:00 (unless stated) on Tue, March 24 (15:00), March 26; tickets 125-895kr; 120 mins without intermission; English with Danish subs Krzysztof Penderecki, best known for writing creepy atmospheric music for films like The Exorcist and The Shining, wrote this eerie opera as a protest against the repression of the Poles during the communist era.

Based on Aldous Huxley’s novel, Penderecki swaps communism fervour for 17th century religious fanaticism, telling the story of a priest accused of violating several nuns.

Arranged by the KGL’s former artistic director Keith Warner, it is a sinister, unforgettable opera. BH

“No, those leggings are blue.” The green police were out in force last year enforcing the rules

entrance to Tivoli, to get tied to your partner. And then you’re ready to join the queue and wait for your chance to run – the start is staggered, so the winners are the pair who record the fastest time.

And just in case you’ve got no aspirations to win the race, bear it in mind that there’s a time limit for the stragglers. In 2009, the organisers introduced a twohour limit after they had ended up waiting the previous year for four hours in a blizzard!

Participants without a prayer of running away with the winner’s prize will be pleased to know that there will be several spot prizes awarded to those who embrace the ‘green spirit’ of the day, but you’ll have to think big as the race has inspired some pretty wacky outfits over the years.

All onlookers are encouraged to give generously and to look out for the collection boxes positioned along the route, and anyone unable to attend can make a donation at any of the bars in the week before the race or via the race’s official website, www.paddysday.dk. Additionally, there will also be a merchandise stall at both the Greening of the Little Mermaid (see G8 for details) and Axeltorv selling clothing, of which all the proceeds will be going to charity.

The total proceeds will go to the race’s three nominated charities, each of which will receive an estimate 20,000 kroner each.

The organisers traditionally choose a Dan-

We Will Rock You

Forum, Julius Thomsens Plads 1, Frederiksberg; ends Sat, performances Fri 16:30 & 21:00, Sat 15:30 & 20:00; tickets: 425545kr, www.billetnet.dk A decade after its opening, this 160-minute jukebox musical, which includes 31 of Queen’s songs, didn’t bite the dust, and is indeed, despite the ludicrous plot, a kind of magic. PS

Bjornen & Satyricon

Takkelloftet, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; starts Thu, ends March 24, performances at 20:00 on Thu, March 23, March 24; tickets 150kr, only available on March 24; www.kglteater.dk Tickets are selling fast for the Royal Danish Music Conservatory’s double bill of William Walton’s Bjørnen and Bruno Madernas’s Satyricon.

ish, Irish and an international one, and this year’s lucky recipients are Danske Hospitals Klovne, an organisation that sends clowns to cheer up kids in hospitals, St Francis Hospice, an organisation that provides care to victims of cancer and motor neurone disease, and the preschool program in southern Cambodia run by the Cambodian Children’s Advocacy Foundation, a NGO that seeks to improve education and fight the root causes of povery in Cambodia.

And if you really want to go the whole hog, you’ll be interested to know you can download an app called UStream from the official website that will enable you to stream live progress of your endeavour on the day, via your phone onto the website. Once you’ve got the app, simply send the ‘embedded code link’ of the stream to info@paddysday.dk, and they’ll take care of the rest.

“This year we’re really painting the town green and everyone’s getting involved,” enthuses Siobhán Kelleher, the race founder and organiser.

“The Little Mermaid herself will kickoff our celebrations on Saturday, and on Sunday we’re joined down at Axeltorv by those hilarious clowns from Danske Hospitalsklovne down, as they ‘officially’ start this year’s 3-Legged Charity Race. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled St Patrick’s Day weekend here in Copenhagen.”

Carmen

Store Scene, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; ends Wed, performance Wed 19:30; tickets: 125-895kr, www.kglteater. dk, 3369 6969; 225 mins with intermission; sung in French with Danish supertitles Georges Bizet’s classic opera is full of steamy Spanish passion, eroticism, raucous stage scenes and familiar songs that will have you swaying on your haunches. CS

La Bayadère

Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv, Cph K; ends March 15, performaces Sat, Mon, Wed & Thu at 20:00; tickets 95-740kr; www. kglteater.dk La Bayadère, set in India in the late 1800s, centres around a love triangle involving a young British lieutenant.

The Kingdom of the Shades scene is considered on par with some of the greatest scenes in Swan Lake. AS

BEN HAMILTON

Shakespeare’s Women

Krudttønden, Serridslevvej 2, Cph Ø; ends March 23, performances Mon-Fri 20:00, Sat 17:00; www.that-theatre.com How did Shakespeare come to write his ‘last play’, The Two Noble Kinsmen. This is the mystery Barry McKenna and Ian Burns clarify in Shakespeare’s Women.

Set in 1613, days after the fire that destroyed the Globe Theatre.

Shakespeare is adapting Chaucer’s The Knight’s Tale, turning to his previous female creations for inspiration, but he is burnt out.

“Records of Shakespeare’s life are hard to come by and we thought it would be fun to try and put ourselves in his shoes,” writes Burns, who himself will be playing Shakespeare. The production plays on memory and imagination as the Bard is haunted by visions of his most popular female characters.

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Il trittico

Store Scene, Operaen, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; starts Mon, ends May 11, performances at 19:30 (unless stated) on Mon, Thu, March 23 (12:00), March 25, April 13, April 15, April 17, April 19, April 21 (15:00), April 24, April 27, April 29, May 2, May 6, May 11; tickets 95-795kr; in Italian with Danish supertitles; 200 mins with one intermission; www.kglteater.dk IN THE RECENT French movie, The Intouchables, there is a scene where one of the main characters is made to sit and listen to some of the most famous pieces of classical music. He recognises just about every one of them ... from TV commercials.

If that sounds familiar to you, you might want to consider going to see Il trittico at the Royal Danish Opera, a co-production between the Royal Danish Opera and Vienna’s Theater an der Wien. The versatile opera by Giacomo Puccini, which tackles the themes of love, betrayal, greed, lust and redemption, is guaranteed to contain something for everyone.

Il trittico, which premiered in 1918, is actually three separate operas, each consisting of just one act. The three acts are quite different, both in spirit and

Exhibitions Everything we fear is in ourselves

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Nils Stærk, Ny Carlsberg Vej 68, Cph V; starts March 15, ends May 11, open Tues-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 12:00-15:00; www.nilasstaerk.dk US-based painter Thaddeus Strode’s paintings capture a frenetic, energy-melding popular culture, a Californian-style skate punk, Zen philosophy and comic book art. BF NEW

Faurschou Foundation, Klubiensvej 11, Cph Ø; starts March 15, ends June 14, open Tue-Fri 11:0017:00; www.faurschou.com This next exhibition brings together a diverse group of internationally accomplished artists from the Middle East, USA, South America, Asia, and Europe. Artists include Yto Barrada, Shilpa Gupta, Emily Jacir, Liu Wei, Gabriel Orozco, Damián Ortega, and Raqs Media Collective, among others. BF

Væggen

Dronning Louises Bro, Cph N; ends Sep; open Mon-Sun 07:0022:00; www.copenhagen.dk Væggen (The Wall) shows archival pictures from the city’s history. BF

setting: the first, Il tabarro, takes place in 1910 by the river banks of the Seine in Paris; the second, Suor Angelica, takes place in a convent close to Siena, Italy, in the 17th century; and the third, Gianni Schicchi, takes place in Florence in the year 1299.

Il tabarro is a verismo, or realism, opera. It is dark and passionate, as is typical for this particular genre, and tackles the themes of sexuality and temptation. The story tells of Michele and his marriage, which is slowly falling apart after the death of his son.

His much younger wife, Giorgetta, can’t seem to help her wandering eye and goes on to commit the ultimate act of betrayal.

In the tragic Suor Angelica, we witness the inner turmoil of Sister Angelica who was sent to a convent against her will. The dramatic story sees the poor nun giving into despair, but at the last moment she redeems herself through her faith.

Gianni Schicchi is the most light-hearted of the three operas and provides some excellent comic relief. A family in Florence learns that the head of the family, on his deathbed, has left all his earthly possessions to a monastery in his will. They embark on an elaborate scheme to produce a new will that will leave them rich. The act is a farce based on Dante’s Divine Comedy and deals, quite hilariously, with the theme of greed.

Enten-Eller

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Nikolaj Kunsthal, N Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; starts March 15, ends May 19, open TueSun 12:00-17:00; www. nikolajkunsthal.dk Featuring artists from around the world, this group exhibition takes its inspiration from the philosophy and work of Søren Kirkegaard. Artists include Birgit Brenner, Ahmad Ghossein, Kristine Roepstorff and Kerry Tribe, among others. BF

Liasion

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Nikolaj Kunsthal, N Nikolaj Plads 10, Cph K; starts March 15, ends May 19, open TueSun 12:00-17:00; www. nikolajkunsthal.dk Eric Andersen was involved with Fluxus and various other art movements. It features a largescale installation. BF

Marianne Krumbach

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Officinet, Danske Kunsthåndværkere, Bredgade 66, Cph K; ends March 10; open Tue-Sun 12:00-16:00; www.dkkh.dk Accomplished ceramic artist Marriane Krumbach works with traditional decorative forms by distorting and abstracting them. BF

Cancre

SOD Space of Drawings, Holbergsgade 17C, Cph K; ends March 30; Tue-Fri 12:0018:00, Sat 12:00-15:00; www. spaceofdrawings.dk Zven Balslev’s style is a mixture of the humorous and the grotesque, and is inspired by comic books. BF

Not quite sure why they’ve decked out the set in Paisley wallpaper − surely it’s set in Sienna and Florence, not Swanage and Falmouth

The opera is performed in Italian with Danish supertitles, but even if you speak neither language, don’t feel discouraged because not only is the music sublime, you’ll be sure to know some of the melodies as the music of the opera is frequently used in both film and television.

For those who’d like to learn

more about the opera, there is a ten-minute introduction to the opera in the foyer. It starts 30 minutes before the main performance and is completely free of charge.

Il trittico is directed by Damiano Michieletto who made his debut on the international opera scene with his production of Weinberger’s Svanda Dudák

at the Wexford Opera Festival in 2003. He’s been travelling the world ever since, putting on productions of some of its most magnificent and beloved operas, using singers every bit as magnificent and beloved. Placido Domingo, Piotr Beczala and Sondra Radvanovsky are just some of the stars which have dazzled in

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Infinite Solitude

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IMO, Ny Carlsberg Vej 68, Cph V; starts March 16, ends April 27, open Tue-Fri 12:0017:00, Sat 12:00-15:00; www. imo-projects.com Parker Ito’s artwork combines painting, installation and curatorial projects inspired by internet culture memes, digital artefacts, stock photos, websites, animated GIFs and digital animations. BF

Clare Woods

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Martin Asbæk Gallery, Bredgade 23, Cph K; starts March 15, ends April 7, open Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-16:00; www.martinasbaek.com British painter Clare Woods works with haunting landscapes and dark wooded areas inspired by the countryside in which she lives. BF

Structuration

Marianne Friis Gallery, Prags Boulevard 49, Back Yard, Cph S; ends April 20; open Wed-Fri 11:00-17:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.mariannefriisgallery.com Thomas Lindvig works with material and form. His work might begin as an investigation of painting, but could end up as a minimalist sculpture when presented in the gallery. BF

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Galerie Mikael Andersen, Bredgade 63, Cph K; starts March 16, ends April 20, open Tue-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-15:00; www.mikaelandersen.com Berlin-based Robert Lucander shows contemporary figurative painting in this solo exhibition.

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Anna Sørensen

Galleri Tom Christoffersen, Skindergade 5, Cph K; ends April 1; open Wed-Fri 12:0028:00, Sat 11:00-16:00; www. tomchristoffersen.dk Painter Anna Sørensen focuses on colourful patterns and abstract forms. She presents new works in this solo exhibition. BF

Suburban Life: Photography as painting

Galleri Susanne Ottesen, Gothersgade 49, Cph K; ends March 23; open Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-15:00; www.susanneottesen.dk Stig Brøgger is accomplished in diverse media from painting to photography and is influenced by both Pop Art and minimalism in his art work. BF

Spring Exhibition

Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Nyhavn 2, Cph K; ends May 12; open Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00, Wed 11:00-20:00; Tickets: 60kr, under-16s: free adm; www.kunsthalcharlottenborg.dk This exhibition has been held annually since 1857. It presents a juried selection of emerging artists from Denmark and other European countries. BF

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Hans Alf Gallery, Holbergsgade 13, Cph K; starts March 15, ends April 20; open Tue-Fri 13:0018:00; www.hansalf.com British painter Natasha Kissell sees her work as reinventing landscape painting. She acknowledges the debt she owes to classic landscape painters like JMW Turner, but considers her work to be a new voice in the canon. BF

Des Asmussen-100 Year Jubilee

The Black Diamond, Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, Cph K; ends May 11; open Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00; www.kb.dk The estate of the celebrated Danish cartoonist Des Asmussen presents a retrospective of his drawings. BF

Pop Art Design

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Gl. Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; ends June 9; open Tues-Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00; adults: 95kr, students: 85kr, under-18s: free adm; www.louisiana.dk Presenting 150 classic art works by well-known Pop Art artists. BF

Julie Nord

V1 Gallery, Flæsketorvet 69-71, Cph V; ends March 27; open Wed-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 12:00-16:00; www.v1gallery.com Danish artist Julie Nord presents new work in this solo exhibition. Nord works with figures in her illustrative paintings and drawings. BF

Michieletto’s productions. It is therefore no surprise that Danish opera fans have been waiting for this production of Il trittico with excitement, and after rave reviews of the production in Vienna, Copenhagen opera enthusiasts are in for a treat.

LOVÍSA DRÖFN

Åsa Maria Bengtsson, Tamara de Laval, and Charlotte Petersen

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Galerie Pi, Borgergade 15D, Cph K; starts March 15, ends April 13, open Tue-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-14:00; www.galeriepi. dk Featuring the work of three artists, Åsa Maria Bengtsson, Tamara de Laval, and Charlotte Petersen, this exhibition includes video, installation art, drawing, painting, and interactive objects. BF

Det som er, og det som kunne være

BKS Garage Billedkunstskolerne, Ny Carlsberg Vej 68, Cph V; ends March 30; open Tue-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 12:0015:00; bksg.kunstakademiet.dk Artists Birk Bjørlo and Tyra Tingleff present new work in Det som er, og det som kunne være (What is, and what could be). This exhibition space is part of the Danish Royal Art Academy and focuses on the work of emerging artists. BF

Lögner om måleri (Lies about painting)

Moderna Museet, Gasverksgatan 22, Malmö; started Feb 16, ends April 14; open Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00; Tickets: 70kr, under-18s free adm; www. modernamuseet.se This survey exhibition explores the question: is painting still a credible artistic practice in today’s art world? It presents the work of Swedish and international contemporary artists making progressive paintings. BF

WERNER KMETITSCH

A trio of treats from Puccini

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Time-travel tale that’s both tasteless and touching MARK WALKER

Cloud Atlas (15)

Dir: Tom Tykwer, Lana & Andy Wachowski; Ger/US/Sin/HK drama/ comedy, 2012, 172 mins; Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving, Susan Sarandon Premiered March 14 Playing nationwide

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MAGINE a three-hour episode of an American daytime soap opera like General Hospital or The Bold and The Beautiful. Then populate it with Academy Award-winning talent and give it a budget of approximately 100 hundred million dollars. Imagine each scene takes place in a different time period, spanning the 19th century to the 23rd, and you get a sense of the scale and strangeness of this colossal monster of a movie. If you’re puzzled how the latter qualities could resemble a soap opera, it’s all in the form: scenes from six storylines are intercut, each playing out to reach a dramatic climax or cliff hanger, at which point the film then switches to the next storyline and repeats the same trick. Your anticipation for the outcome of any given dramatic scenario is routinely prolonged by this narrative latticing as a means of holding your interest over the considerable running time – which it does with reasonable success; Cloud Atlas is nothing if not engaging.

The storylines include Adam Ewing (Jim Sturgess), a young, aristocratic lawyer who is keeping company with slave traders when we find him, but over the course of his journey, finds his fate inextricably linked to that of a Moriori slave (David Gyasi); Robert Frobisher (Ben Whishaw), a young composer who, inspired by the diaries of the aforementioned Ewing, composes his masterpiece, the ‘Cloud Atlas Sextet’; Sonmi-451 (Bae Doona), one of many bio-mechanical clones enslaved in the near future by a fast food chain and who dares to rise up against her

Evidently, Tom and Halle are just as jolted by the speedy scene changes as we are

oppressors; and finally an even furtherflung future in which Sonmi-451 has become something of a religious figurehead, and the Earth has been ravaged by war and ecological disaster. This segment bookends the film, showing a society that has devolved into primitive feudal warfare and religious fervour.

Here tribesman Zachry (Hanks) is inexplicably subjected to mental torment

by Papa Lazarou of The League of Gentlemen ...

It’s a deliberately strange, eclectic mix of styles and genres that frequently engage, despite occasionally failing to gel. The transitions from one timeline

to another are often the most inventive moments: thrilling when they work, frustrating when they don’t. Take the opening for example: we are introduced to each story in quick succession – a dizzying antithesis of the ‘easing you in gently’ approach. It’s the right move, however – with actors each playing several roles across the six timelines, it’s crucial that the audience remains on its toes and attentive throughout, and particularly during this expositional groundwork.

The most jarring of the timelines features a present-day London segment that follows a publisher of hard-man

fiction (Jim Broadbent) who, upon mixing with the wrong author, finds himself on the run from a group of Irish mobsters. This chapter is intentionally comedic and plays like the slapstick elements of a Guy Ritchie crime caper.

Directed by Tom Tykwer (directing duties were divided equally between Tykwer and the brothers Wachowski), this segment is one I’d be tempted to omit – and yet, while the awkward humour misses more often than not, it undeniably contributes breathing space to an otherwise earnest and denselypacked viewing experience.

Tykwer and the Wachowskis should

be commended for taking on David Mitchell’s ambitious novel, producing it as an independent production and crafting a mind-boggling patchwork that ruminates on the ways in which we propagate the master and slave dynamic, while simultaneously attempting to communicate the unseen ways in which our life paths overlap and infinitely intersect. Yes, it’s dramatically clumsy at times, aesthetically garish and philosophically daft, but it’s whimsical folly on a grand scale: it shouldn’t really work, but it nearly does. I didn’t fall in love with it, but neither will I soon forget it.

An action-hero bullet to be dodged at all costs Bullet to the Head (15) Dir: Walter Hill; US action, 2013, 92 mins; Sylvester Stallone, Sun Kang, Sarah Shahi, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater Premiered March 7 Playing at Palads

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OU MUST not like your job very much,” someone sneers in a testosterone-soaked tone five minutes into Bullet to the Head. As if on cue, all the men on screen start shooting at each other until only the hooker in the shower and Stallone’s character are able to walk away.

The only thing worse than dying by fire axe is having to suffer through If I met Stallone, I’d like Stallone’s latest

to ask him if he likes his job too. And Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger as well. Like Stallone, they too have recently starred in action movies (A Good Day to Die Hard and The Last Stand respectively), decades on from their box office heydays when the genre was really thriving. These three nowdinosaurs seem to be stuck with contracts and agents they can’t outlive, who force them to keep feeding actionhero garbage to the public.

It certainly doesn’t look very enjoyable, and it must surely get to them that the reviews so nicely recall the Betty Davis quote: “Old age is not for sissies.”

In this daftly titled film based on a French graphic novel, Stallone emerges as a throbbing, veiny mass of tattooed muscles – when he first flashed his glistening six-pack, I actually heard a female reviewer gasp. He’s neither pretty nor charming, nor even remotely human, and his surgically-altered mug only adds to the freakishness. Stallone plays Jimmy Bobo, an ageing hitman who never lets you forget that he’s an artist with a switchblade (I lost count of how often we see it) and who true to form only raises his rumbling bass of a voice to deliver deadpan one-liners.

In the film’s only instance

of character development, Bobo overcomes his hatred of cops and distrust of racial minorities to team up with Kang’s sympathetic yet helpless police officer. Both men have lost buddies to the same gang of thugs, so revenge is the driving force of their yinyang alliance, which tries, but never quite reaches bromance in nature – and never gets very entertaining or believable either. I was offended by the clichés, annoyed by the cartoonish quality and exhausted by the methods of killing. Only Stallone and Hill fans need to bother with this one.

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Book Your Tickets Flight (15) Dir: Robert Zemeckis; US action/drama, 2012, 138 mins; Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, Bruce Greenwood, John Goodman, Melissa Leo Flight is a fine film that lives and dies by Denzel Washington’s central performance. Like vintage Scorcese, the narrative rockets along, Zemeckis portraying the events with the assuredness of a master, but with a sense of urgency that would befit a director half his age. While there’s a cartoon hyper-reality to the plot that doesn’t ring true, the proceedings are still excruciating and genuinely moving. MW

Django Unchained (15) Dir: Quentin Tarantino; US action/drama/western, 2012, 165 mins; Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L Jackson Tarantino’s eagerly anticipated pastiche of the western epic is a bold, throbbing, exuberantly crafted piece of work – one that rattles cages with a vengeance.

The film manages to conduct a joyride through old Dixie while simultaneously building up to a passionate climax steeped in heartbreaking romance and pacifistic, moral indignation. And while the Tarantino trademarks are aplenty, the film doesn’t buckle under their weight. KRG

The Impossible (15) Zero Dark Thirty (15) Dir: Kathryn Bigelow; US action/drama, 2012, 157 mins; Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, James Gandolfini, Mark Strong, Chris Pratt The most unnerving, brilliantly acted thriller of the year, Zero Dark Thirty boasts an impressive inventory of ferocious visuals, an endlessly mesmerising performance from actress Jessica Chastain and a script that mercurially bulldozes any narrative clichés and instead offers punchy, naturalistically delivered political dialogue. Remorseless and torturous the film may be, but you won’t be able to stop watching. LR

Dir: Juan Antonio Bayona; Spa drama/disaster, 2012, 114 mins; Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin The Impossible, based on the real-life experiences of a family caught in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, rarely lets up the pace.

It is sometimes hard to watch as the characters are severely and relentlessly battered by the water and the all-encompassing hopelessness that follows after the wave hits. The work pays off tenfold, resulting in a tough realism that no doubt informs the performances and the emotional clout of the entire film. See this, and then go and hug your kids. MW

Avoid like the Plague Oz: The Great and Powerful (11) Dir: Sam Raimi; US adventure/fantasy, 2013, 130 mins; James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, Zach Braff Intended as an unofficial prequel to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, this film follows small-time circus magician Oscar (Franco) as he leaves the Kansas dustbowl for glittery Oz. The film is enjoyable to a point, and viewers will enjoy particularly poignant performances from Weisz, Williams and Kunis. However, director Sam Raimi attempts to dress up a dull plot with special effects, and while the result is visually dramatic, the script is dramatically thin. JH

A Good Day to Die Hard (15) Dir: John Moore; US action/crime, 2013, 97 mins; Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Sebastian Koch, Cole Hauser Bruce Willis, presumably due to a clause in his contract with the Devil, returns as New York cop John McClane for the fifth time to battle evil terrorists. Coarse and monotonous where its predecessors were clever and complex, it’s no exaggeration to call A Good Day to Die Hard the worst film of the seemingly never-ending series. Perhaps most worrisome of all is the knowledge that the suffering is far from over and the franchise will continue. DS

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Hitchcock (11)

Dir: Jee-woon Kim; US action/thriller, 2013, 107 mins; Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville Arnie fans will find The Last Stand entertaining enough – if they keep their expectations low. While fairly clichéd and predictable, the script is surprisingly solid, and the film retains pace with high-powered action and stunts. The efforts at humour miserably fail, however – Arnie delivers the truly amusing moments, and even those are sparse. It’s nevertheless entertaining to see Hollywood trying to hold onto its action heroes as they inevitably get old. LD

Dir: Sascha Gervasi; US drama, 2012, 98 mins; Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette Hitchcock, disappointingly, is less of a ‘Making of Psycho’ biopic and more something that might have been entitled ‘Alma and Alfie’ – a dramatisation of the director’s turbulent relationship with his wife. Hopkins and Mirren do their damndest to elevate a mediocre script, and their chemistry shines through the uninspired writing. But ultimately, the script is content to languish on the surface of complexity, in an ultimately dull, soap opera exposé of Hitch’s private life. MW

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Parker (15)

The Sessions (3)

Dir: Taylor Hackford; US action/crime, 2013, 118 mins; Jason Statham, Jennifer Loepz, Nick Nolte, Michael Chiklis, Clifton Collins Jr Parker is the sort of film in which you need to leave any questions of plausibility at the door and just enjoy the gaudy action spectacle.

The plot is derivative, and like all good/bad action B-movies, is utter balderdash, slugglishly tumbling through the two-hour running time. What’s more, the ‘stick ‘em up!’ dialogue is cringe-worthy, and the characterisation ignominious.

Nevertheless, it’s mindless entertainment that you can’t help but succumb to. LR

Dir: Ben Lewin; US drama/ comedy, 2012, 95 mins; John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H Macy, Moon Bloodgood Based on the journalistic writings of poet Mark O’Brien (played by Hawkes), The Sessions is a warm and witty account of his attempts to lose his virginity – at the age of 38. Hawkes and Hunt are both well cast and have natural chemistry, and while their therapy sessions are amusing and genuinely moving, the script is slightly less convincing. One might assert that questions of authenticity are irrelevant, however, especially as so much of the film is successfully played for laughs. MW

Dir: Dustin Hoffman; US comedy/Drama, 2013, 98 mins; Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay At a retirement home for former musicians, an annual concert is disrupted by the arrival of eternal diva Jean (Smith), who also happens to be the ex-wife of one of the residents. While endearing, Hoffman’s directorial debut is far from honest about ageing – all the seniors seem to be in tip-top form, and the film’s plot is almost painfully predictable. But the underlying message of always continuing to learn and grow is a charming one that will leave audiences grinning. JH

Beautiful Creatures (11) Dir: Andreas Dalsgaard; Den doc, 2012, 83 mins Beautiful Creatures appears marred by teen-flick clichés and blockbuster gimmicks like that of Twilight or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which will unfortunately turn many potential viewers away from a genuine experience. The acting is above par, and you’ve got to love the guffaw-inducing dialogue. It’s far from an unforgettable film, nor is it an important or genre-renewing film, but isn’t half as dullwitted as one might fear. KRG

PROGRAMME: THURSDAY 14 MARCH - WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2013 All times are subject to change KINOPALÆET without notice; consult Klampenborgvej 215 A, Lyngby www.kino.dk for confirmation. Argo (15) 18:30-21:30 Beasts of the Southern Wild PALADS (11) Axeltorv 9, Cph K; 7013 1211 11:45 (Sat) Argo (15) Beautiful Creatures (11) 18:45-21:30 (Sat) 16:00 Beautiful Creatures (11) Cloud Atlas (15) 10:30-13:10-16:00 (Fri) 11:30-15:10-20:40 Bullet to the Head (15) Django Unchained (15) 10:15-12:20-14:30-19:00-21:15 14:45-18:00-21:30 Cloud Atlas (15) Flight (15) 16:45-20:15 21:10 Django Unchained (15) A Good Day to Die Hard (15) 11:00-20:45 (Sat) 14:00-18:30-21:30 Flight (15) The Impossible (15) 18:30-21:30 16:40 A Good Day to Die Hard (15) The Last Stand (15) 12:00-14:00-16:15-19:00-21:15 19:00-21:30 Hitchcock (11) Lincoln (15) 11:30-16:20-18:45 (Sat) 14:40-21:10 The Hobbit 2D (11) Oz: The Great & Powerful 2D 14:30-18:00-21:30 (Sat) (11) The Impossible (15) 11:30-18:45-21:30 13:20-16:00-19:00-21:30 Oz: The Great & Powerful 3D The Last Stand (15) 10:30-13:00-15:30-19:00-21:30 (11) 14:45 (Sat) Lincoln (15) Pitch Perfect (7) 16:00-21:00 11:45 (Sat) Oz: The Great & Powerful 2D 10:00-15:20-16:00-21:30 (Sat) Quartet (7) 12:40 (Fri) Pitch Perfect (7) Zero Dark Thirty (15) 13:45-18:45 18:00 Zero Dark Thirty (15) 10:00-18:00-21:15

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Kalvebod Brygge 57, Cph V; 7010 1202 Beautiful Creatures (11) 10:30-21:20 Cloud Atlas (15) 17:30-21:00-23:59 (Sat) Django Unchained (15) 15:45-18:15-20:30-23:30 (Sat) The Hobbit 3D (11) 15:10-20:15 The Last Stand (15) 21:15-23:45 (Sat) Life of Pi 3D (11) 12:30-18:30-21:15 (Sat) Oz: The Great and Powerful 2D (11) 12:40-15:20-18:30 (Fri) Parker (15) 21:30

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Abalonsgade 5, Cph V, 3324 4200 Beasts of the Southern Wild (11) 20:45 Searching for Sugar Man (15) 12:15-16:30-19:00-20:45 The Human Scale (15) 17:30

FALKONER BIOGRAFEN

Sylows Allé 15, Frederiksberg, 7013 1211; www.falkonerbio.dk Cloud Atlas (15) 12:30-16:00-21:00 Django Unchained (15) 12:15-20:40 (Fri & Sat) Flight (15) 21:30 A Good Day to Die Hard (15) 22:00 Lincoln (15) 20:30 Oz: The Great & Powerful 2D (11)

15:00 Oz: The Great & Powerful 3D (11)

18:00 (Sat) Quartet (7) 10:00-12:10-16:00 (Fri) Zero Dark Thirty (15) 18:50

GENTOFTE KINO

Gentoftegade 39; www.gentoftekino.dk Cloud Atlas (15) 19:30 The Sessions (3) 15:00

EMPIRE BIO

Guldbergsgade 29F; Cph N, 3536 0036; www.empirebio.dk Argo (15) 15:00-19:30 Beasts of the Southern Wild (11) 17:30 Cloud Atlas (15) 16:45-20:15 Django Unchained (15) 12:30-15:45-19:00-22:30 Hitchcock (11) 12:30 (Fri) Lincoln (15) 22:00 The Master (11) 22:00 Quartet (7) 12:30

GLORIA

Rådhuspladsen 59, Cph K 3312 4292; www.gloria.dk Django Unchained (15) 13:30-20:30

IMPERIAL

Ved Vesterport 4, Cph V 70131211; www.imperialbio.dk Cloud Atlas (15) 14:10-17:30-20:45 (Sat)

GRAND TEATRET

Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8, Cph K www.grandteatret.dk Django Unchained (15) 18:15 Hitchcock (11) 11:30 Lincoln (15) 12:00-15:30-18:30 The Master (11) 21:30 Quartet (7) 12:00-13:30-16:40-19:00-21:30 The Sessions (3) 12:00-14:20-16:40-19:00-21:30

DAGMAR

Jernbanegade 2, Cph K 3314 3222 Beasts of the Southern Wild (11) 9:45-14:20-19:00 (Sat) Django Unchained (15) 14:20-20:50 Lincoln (15) 20:45 Quartet (7) 9:45-12:00-14:10-16:20-18:30 The Sessions (3) 21:30

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Mogens Dahl Koncertsal Snorresgade 22, Cph S Phone: 70230082, info@mogensdahl.dk www.mogensdahl.dk

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wning and running a concert hall is a dream shared by many musicians and composers of the modern day. But it goes without saying that this is something that is easier said than done. Classical conductor and creative entrepreneur Mogens Dahl moved to Copenhagen from Jutland in his own words “på 4 toget”, which

literally translated means “on the 4 train”, and roughly translated, describes the mix of naivety, good intentions and few resources that accompany those who move to large towns and cities from elsewhere. Dahl arrived with numerous ambitions and dreams, and one of them was to construct his own, privately-funded concert hall.

Shirking off widespread scepticism and discouraging advice, Dahl turned what used to be horse stables and garages in Amager into an aesthetically pleasing concert hall consisting of two modern halls, a recep-

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tion, office space and a social area, all cast in high-quality minimalist design.

Initially, the venue operated at a loss before Dahl found a way of involving investors such as Novo Nordisk and Realdania. Since then, some of the biggest names in the world of classical music have found their way to the establishment, whose focus on quality and detail has meant that many local acts haven’t quite made the grade. In addition to the fine array of concerts, Mogens Dahl Koncertsal also hosts quite a few lectures and conferences. Dahl

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also has the honour of conducting the house’s chamber choir, whose forays in the field of vocal ensembles are widely known throughout Scandinavia.

Here are a couple of events over the next month that may be of interest:

Tokyo Quartet

Sat 23 March, 16:00; 350kr Classical heavyweights The Tokyo Quartet got together in 1969 at the Julliard school of music but have roots at the Tokyo school of music, hence their name. All four members have a background

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in four-string instruments and have been described as one of the greatest string quartets in history. The fact that they’ve chosen Mogens Dahl Koncertsal as the location for their last ever concert, following their decision to disband this year, is a statement that needs no further comment.

This is a one-off opportunity to see them perform one last time.

Trio Wanderer

Sat 7 April, 20:00; 350kr Trio Wanderer are another exciting prospect on the concert hall booking list. Jean Marc-Phillips

Varjabedian, Raphael Pidoux and Vincent Coq are all graduates of the Conservatoire de Paris and their interpretations of classical works by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven have been highly commended the world over.

Now in their 26th year together, Trio Wanderer look set to perform what should be a memorable concert in Copenhagen.

Expect music by Mozart, Tchaikovsky and the lesser-known Ernest Chausson, whose works by the time of his premature death were critically acclaimed for their finesse and harmony.

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The Raveonettes

Store Vega; 21:00; 250kr This Danish rock duo, Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo, offer a loud, electric guitar-based cathartic rock sound. They used to be known for an overwhelming number of effect pedals, catchy vocals and some flamboyant on-stage bravado, but nowadays their creative juices appear to be running dry. Although they can still turn out magnificent concerts from their catalogue, the pair are a shadow of the duo they formerly were.

Even so, the band have no problem selling out arena-sized venues – every time their name pops up on the gig list, tickets sell out in a matter of weeks.

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Bottled In England

Templet, Jernbanevej 16, Kongens Lyngby; 21:00; 80kr With just one EP behind them, the Danish group are quickly becoming one of Copenhagen’s hottest prospects, having already made appearances at a host of European festivals including Roskilde and Aarhus’s SPOT Festival. Their unique combination of drum and bass has once again lifted the genre out of the more urban set and brought it into the alternative rock sphere, hence the plugs in the major music publications who are feasting on Troels Abrahamsen and co’s bold experiments.

Emergenza Festival Semi-Final

Lille Vega; 19:30; 110kr Tonight is the first of many rounds of the semi-final of this year’s Emergenza Festival – Europe’s biggest music competition that takes place in a total of 150 cities in Europe, Japan, Australia and the US. Tonight is the last semi-final heat in Denmark at which eight Danish bands will perform a 30-minute gig each.

Following the outcome of this round, a national winner will be decided at the Danish final at Store Vega in May, who will then go on to represent Denmark at the Nordic finals and hopefully at the international final later this year.

Alex Riel + Stefan Pasborg: ‘Another Universe’

CPH Jazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, Cph K; 20:00; 130kr Led by two of Denmark’s leading drummers, the Jazzhouse takes you on a journey through the musical universe, from rock and jazz to more rhythmicbased genres. Pasborg is a Danish drummer, composer and bandleader, perhaps best known for his involvement with the experimental Danish band Ibrahim Electric. Joining Pasborg will be the veteran jazz drummer Riel, a regular on the Danish jazz circuit. The combination of youth and experience will no doubt lead to some interesting results.

These reptile rockers come with spring in their step Reptile Youth

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asis booker Michael Olson and David M Allen, a producer who’s made music for the likes of The Cure, knew that they’d spotted something special when they got involved in promoting and producing music for Reptile Youth a few years ago.

Since their discovery in 2008, this Danish electronic rock duo have gone from strength to strength, touring extensively around the world and performing one of the best shows of 2011’s Roskilde Festival, among other achievements.

Their performance at a sold-out Lille Vega on Friday was something of a homecoming show following their recent globetrotting, and they were clearly glad to be back on their home turf.

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over-zealous opening act by the name of Broke set the tone very early on, firing a hefty dose of dark-coloured disco music with aplomb. The partisan crowd were generous, but nevertheless saved their energy for Reptile Youth’s appearance. Two songs in and the duo from Aarhus had the crowd swaying fervently to the tune of ‘Black Swan’, the first track on their eponymous debut album from 2012. In addition to their own productions, a sleek touch to the night was a cover of John Lennon’s 1971 protest anthem ‘Gimme some truth’. Reptile Youth’s version bore all the cocky hallmarks of the original, coupled with reverberating synthesiser stabs and a Kavinsky-esque tone that could easily have been at home in a certain Nicolas Winding Refn movie.

Wild, ecstatic live shows and unending energy on stage have become synonymous with Reptile Youth’s performances, and Friday’s festivities were no exception. The end of the con-

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cert resembled a circus arena as tracks such as ‘Shooting up sunshine’ and their signature song ‘Speeddance’ were accompanied by some of the wildest crowd surfing antics imaginable by the lead singer, the peak of which featured an audacious clamber onto and jump from the balcony at Lille Vega. Few musicians would attempt such a stunt – and fewer still would get away with it.

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Delta Blues Band feat Miriam Mandipira

Winding Road Recording Studios, Brofogedvej 10, Cph NV; 19:00; 515-715kr Paying homage to the rich history of the delta blues – the birthplace of blues and modern rock ‘n’ roll – this five-piece band playing veteran musicians’ compositions are steeped in history: simple, raw and rugged. A credit to Copenhagen’s prestigious blues scene, this collaboration will definitely perk up classic rock fans. Put off by the VIP prices? The band will also be performing in a snug new location, and the performance is accompanied by a meet-and-greet, free bar and refreshments – hence the prices.

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space available and the manner in which the crowd unanimously responded to their antics is a testament to just how solid an act they are. The last time they performed at Roskilde it was in the diminutive warm-up Pavilion Junior arena, but don’t be surprised to see them on the main stage in a few years time if they continue their occult assault of the pop-dominated Danish mainstream.

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Basbillet: Alix Perez & MC Mantmast

Pumpehuset, Studiestræde 52, Cph V; Fri 22:00; 180kr Originally from Charleroi, Belgium, Perez started out his career as a drum and bass DJ. Now based in London and playing regular slots at some of the East End’s drum and bass venues and working alongside a number of prosperous labels including Liquid V, Bassbin, Creative Source, Shogun Audio and Horizons, Perez is definitely going to prove a popular booking with the international contingent in Copenhagen.

Rust Natklub: KNA Connected & Kaka & Red Rebel & more

Rust, Guldbergsgade 8, Cph N; 23:00; 60kr A pretty good idea for any new students in town. Rust is probably Nørrebro’s largest nightlife establishment – although there are a wealth of small-time clubs and bars dotted around – with a handful of emerging acts playing gigs during the week, and a few late-running club nights open over the weekend. With three

Jesper Lundgaard Trio

Jazzhus Montmartre, Store Regnegade 119A, Cph K; 20:00; 285kr Led by veteran bassist Lundgaard, the trio will be performing renditions from the Cornelis Vreeswijk Songbook. The concert promises to be accessible, playful and bustling with jazz energy. This is another opportunity to get a taste of Copenhagen’s famed jazz scene, in the hands of an all-Danish cast featuring some of the city’s most valued musicians. If you want to go all in, there’s also the option to book a table for some wining and dining. See www. jazzhusmontmartre.dk for further details.

Daniel van der Noon floors dedicated to different musical trends, this week the venue welcomes a host of emerging Copenhagen-based producers, DJs and rappers.

Boogie Juice Meets Floor Wars ‘The After-Party’

KB18 Kødboderne 18, Cph V; Sat 21:00; 40kr Following the international break dance battle at Vega tonight will be an after-party that some of the competitors will undoubtedly take to as well. The party will be led by resident DJs Whut, DJ Cars10, Seven Inch King and Boogie Juice. Organisers are also proud to welcome special guest Skeme Richards, a familiar name on New York dance scene’s lists.

Voksen-bank

The Bank Lille Kongensgade 16, Cph K; Sat 23:00; 100kr Enjoy the amazing cocktails in the new cocktail lounge called The Vault or in the large cozy sofa areas with a fireplace to create a special atmosphere. The Music includes R‘n’B, pop, old school disco and the newest in house music.

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Isabella Mousavizadeh Smith is the owner of Books & Company, an English language book shop in Hellerup that prides itself on providing an interesting and diverse range of books, an excellent cup of coffee, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. For more about Books & Company, please visit www.booksandcompany.com, facebook.com/booksandcompany or the shop at Sofievej 1.

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SPRING is here, and with the London Book Fair just around the corner, publishers are hopping on and off planes tempting us with suitcases full of new titles. And all the while, we try to strike that fine balance between reordering the tried and true and throwing ourselves at the new and exciting. Here are just a few of the new titles you might consider inviting along on your spring break in a few weeks time.

The 30-year-old marriage of a couple living in midwestern United States is torn apart by a woman’s size − and her obsession with food. In the wake of the split, their adult children try to come to turns with the reasons why and what they can or should do to help their mother. The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg is a story of marriage, love, family and our time’s strange preoccupation with food.

We tend to get so caught up in all the greatness of modern life and technology that we forget to think about our past, and particularly what we have learned and continue to learn from it.

In his new book, The World Until Yesterday, Jared Diamond, the author of Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, takes an in-depth look at traditional societies, drawing from decades of field work as well as evidence from Inuits, Amazonian Indians and others to find that many of their practices and traditions have a lot to teach us about child rearing, elder care, dispute resolution and much more.

For fans of Mma Ramotswe and the #1 Ladies Detective Agency, the wait is

Events ‘Bring and Buy’ Spring NEW Cleaning Market St Alban’s Church, Churchillparken 11, C ph K; Sat 10:00-15:00; free adm Clean out your wardrobes and houses this weekend by donating your unwanted items in exchange for new discoveries! All remaining items will be donated to local charities and shelters, and even a few items to Africa. The church will be open for donations from Friday 16:00-18:00 and Saturday from 08:30. AW Greening the Little Mermaid Little Mermaid Statue, Langelinie, Cph Ø; March 16, starting at 19:00; free adm Come and see the Little Mermaid become a bona fide Irishwoman.

This year, the statue will join the ranks of Dubai’s Burj al Arab, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and New York’s Empire State Building in becoming a green national landmark. Bring in the St Paddy’s weekend with this celebratory event. Listen to live music and embrace the Irish spirit! AS Free jazz Charlie Scott’s, Skindergade 43, Cph K; Tue & Thu 17:0020:30; Free Adm Jazz music every Tuesday and Thursday!

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over. The 13th book in the series, The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection, will be out in March when author Alexander McCall Smith introduces his very large and very loyal group of readers to Clovis Andersen, the author of Mma Ramotswe’s trusted guide The Principles of Private Detection.

For those of us who read and thoroughly enjoyed Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, this is a long awaited new title. In How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, Hamid tells the story of a young man’s successful journey from poor rural life to a wealthy city one. The story itself described the dreams and desires of so many in South East Asia, but just as interesting is the structure of the book as a self-help book, in which every chapter begins with a rule. Once again, Hamid succeeds in telling a good story on so many different levels.

In Far from the tree, a fascinating and inspiring work of non-fiction based on 40,000 pages of interview transcripts with more than 300 families, author Andrew Solomon explores the universal themes of generosity, acceptance and tolerance, seen through the lives of parents who face extreme challenges with their children: challenges ranging from deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, multiple severe disabilities, to children who are prodigies and more.

While all these challenges are different and isolating, what these families have in common is that they are proof that love can transcend every prejudice.

Bella Center, NEW Center Boulevard 5, Cph S; starts Thu, ends March 24, open Thu-March 22, 14:00-20:00, March 23-24, 10:00-18:00; ticket prices remain unconfirmed; www. bileribella.dk If you are a car aficionado, then you just can’t miss this. The best part? You can bring the whole family along! The most exciting car show in Scandinavia is making sure that it has a bit for everyone.

You and your family can get up to all sorts of car-related shenanigans. Into model cars? Then there is a competition for you. If all you care about is speed, you can also enjoy just that by taking advantage of a simulator where you can drive up to speeds of 400 km/h.

And there’s even something for the children, courtesy of Lego. A truly unmissable event. TM The Blue Hall Flea Market The Blue Hall, Amagerbanen 9, Cph K; Every weekend 10:00-16:00; 10kr; www. markedsbogen.dk Come find something unique for your windows, shelves, floor, head, body or stomach at the Blue Hall Flea Market this weekend! At this cosy indoor market, new items arrive every week to fill all of your retro vintage desires! There is free parking, so check out the website for driving directions, and more! AW

Mestre on Mondays XVI NEW Studio Scene, Rosenørns Allé 22, Frederiksberg; Mon 19:30-22:00; free adm Come and spend a relaxing Monday evening with the DKDM Chamber Orchestra!

The orchestra, led by Hakon Nystedt, Kirstine Schneider and Austerja Juskaityte, will be performing Schnittke’s Concerto for Two Violins and String Orchestra, as well as Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra.

Admission is free, but come early due to limited seating! AW Schubert and Puccini NEW Zahle Secondary School, Nørre Voldgade 5-7, Cph K; Wed 17:00-18:00; free adm Come and listen to Schubert’s Duo in A and Puccini’s Arias performed by Kirstine Schneider on violin, Bogdan Nicola on piano, and soprano Charlotte Withen. In co-operation with Wonderful Copenhagen, this is a weekly event that features special musicians and performances each week. AW 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!

NEXT WEEK: MUSEUMS CORNER Violin in the Centre NEW Academy Concert Hall, Julius Thomsen Gade 1, Cph; Fri 22 March, 19:20-22:00; Tickets: 180-360kr; www.copenhagenphil.dk Featuring Russian violinist Sergei Krylov, the Copenhagen Philharmonic will perform Sibelius’s severe Violin Concerto and Rachmaninov’s grandiose and romantic Symphony No. 1 NB. AW Svalerne Flea Market NEW Nat t e rg a l ev e j 6, Cph NV; every Sat, 10:00-15:00; free adm; www.svalerne.dk They claim they’re Copenhagen’s coolest flea market; why don’t you check it out for yourself? Every Saturday, this market opens down a small street, unseen by passers-by and ripe for discovery. You’ll find everything you can imagine: vases, antiques, vintage clothes, books and just about anything else. Rest easy knowing what you’ve purchased is going to be donated to help impoverished women and children in Bangladesh and India.

But remember to bring cash! They won’t accept credit cards. AS National Museum guided tours Ny Vestergade 10, Cph K; Sun, Tue & Thu 11:00; Free Adm; www.natmus.dk Free guided tours in English three times a week.

Free Gelato at Manolo Opening Manolo Gelato, Strandvejen 169, Hellerup; Sat 12:0016:00; www.manolo.is Celebrate one of the best parts about the warming weather: freezing cold ice cream and gelato. Manolo is gearing up to open up its shop in Hellerup, right on the main thoroughfare. The staff are just as excited about spring as we are, and they’re offering free ice cream for four hours! Bring the whole family, get some ice cream and enjoy the weekend on the Øresund! AS Easter Jumble Gustafskyrkan, Folke Bernadottes Allé 4, Cph Ø; March 16 from 10:00-16:00, March 17 from 12:00-15:00; www.svenskakyrkan.se/kopenhamn Celebrate Easter − and the coming warm weather − with the Swedish Church in Copenhagen when they again host their annual jumble.

Peruse donated goods, handmade Easter crafts and volunteer-baked goods and cakes. You can even try elk sausage! On Saturday, the Victoria Choir will perform a concert inspired by Jesus Christ Superstar right after the market at 16:30, so spend the day in the fresh spring air with a hot cup of coffee to keep you warm. Donations will help the church on future renovations and projects. AS

Cirkus Arena Bellahøj, on the corner of Hulgårdsvej and Borups Allé, 2400 Cph NV; ends April 7, shows Tues & Fri 18:30, Wed & Thu 17:00, Sat & Sun 12:00 & 15:30, March 28-April 1, 15:00; tickets: 160-350kr, 4030 3040; www. arena.dk; The circus season is starting now, and what better way to mark it than visiting the Nordic countries’ biggest circus: Arena. This 58-year-old family owned circus has never failed to entertain its audience. This year will be no exception. They are prepared to amaze you with acrobats, animal shows, clowns and the death-defying stunts of the motorcyclists in a giant ball that needs to be seen to be believed. SN Southern Cross Quiz Løngangstræde 37, Cph K; Thu 19:30; 25kr per person; max five per team You’ll be impressed with the intelligence of the questions.

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Wasteland Retro Clothing Company Studiestræde 5; open Mon-Fri 10:30-18:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 Solely known as Wasteland to the students in the know, this medium-sized shop packs quite a punch and lots of different items, including some extremely colourful folding bikes, which when we visited were arranged in a neat row outside the storefront: inside we found some great quality stock at affordable prices and lots of it, including secondhand Converses and leather satchels, fur coats, recycled dresses and quirky jewellery – a Chewbacca ring, anyone?

FN92 Vintage Shop Larsbjørnsstræde 6; open Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-16:00; www. fn92shop.com This small and unassuming shop has some of the best vintage around, stocking mostly dresses, from the 1910s to the 60s. Its main focus is lace and dainty creations, so it’s only for real aficionados. They hold sales, both in the store and online. There is the added bonus of tailoring services, so you can have a piece of clothing fitting you perfectly. A must-see in the Latin Quarter!

Kids Tiger Training EW Solvang Bibliotek, N Remisevej, Cph S; Thu 11:25-12:05; free adm; www.livisundby.dk Come and learn how to be a tiger this Thursday at this Solvang library! A plethora of fun motion games will include stomping, jumping, fencing, and even flying! The exercise will combine elements of children’s yoga, family acrobatics, and fighting games. AW Die like an Egyptian EW Ny Carlsberg Glyp- N totek, Dantes Plads 7, Cph V; Sun 12:00; 150kr; www.glyptoteket.dk Attend a special tour that addresses the art of Egyptian mummification – you don’t want to miss this opportunity if you like coffins. AW Story Time Books & Company, Sofievej 1, 2900 Hellerup; Tue mornings 09:30-10:00; free adm; www. booksandcompany.dk Every Tuesday morning, storyteller Sara Albers performs stories, poems, and finger plays.

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Studiestræde Cph K Studiestræde, a narrow street in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter that starts in front of the Vor Frue Kirke and runs until Axeltorv, is one of the most interesting streets in the centre of town, very much in tune with the local trends for vintage and retro, boasting friendly cafes that are appealing to students.

Floor Wars Main event at Vega, Enghavevej 40, Cph V; Sat 16:00; 180kr; www.billetnet.dk After-party at KB 18, Kødboderne 18, Cph V; Sat 23:00; 50kr, www.billetnet.dk; www.floorwars.dk

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Episode Larsbjørnsstræde 8, Cph K; open Mon-Fri 10:00-18:30, Sat 10:0017:30; www.episode-online.eu Episode, which is very much a student retro/vintage hang out, is actually a European-wide franchise with stores in Paris, Amsterdam and London amongst others. It’s a tad overpriced on certain items, especially the ‘remade ones’ like shorts. Nevertheless, it’s still full of treasures for him and her. The staff are everything you’d expect from a trendy retro/vintage shop − nonchalance is the order of the day! − but do not let that stress you as they are actually quite helpful. You just have to remember that appearances are everything!

The Second Way Studiestræde 15; open Mon-Thu 11:00-18:00, Fri 11:00-19:00, Sat 11:00-17:00 Boasting a whole range of designer vintage from Chanel to Versace at affordable prices, including fur coats, designer handbags and a great section dedicated to knits, because we are in Scandinavia after all. The staff are helpful if you are looking for a particular piece, and you might even discover some new styles.

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Explore the NEW Solar System Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Gammel Kongevej 10, Cph V; daily until March 24; tickets: 144kr, children 94kr The Wildest Weather in Our Solar System is a new 3D film that takes audiences on a journey through time and space to explore the unknown. The journey will feature storms as devastating as 100 megatonne hydrogen bombs, and 400-year-old hurricane and dust storms that can enclose the entire planet! So, strap on your astronaut helmets and take off in flight through thick atmospheres and magnetic storms; after this film, you’ll be glad that you live on planet Earth! AW The Last Coral Reefs 3D Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Gammel Kongevej 10, Cph V; ends Tue; Mon-Sun, times vary; www.planetariet.dk.

The Last Coral Reefs 3D takes us on a global journey to explore the connection between our cities and the complex vibrant world of coral reefs under the sea. Changes in our cities affect the chemistry of the ocean that coral reefs rely on for survival. The film was shot in Palau, Vancouver Island, French Polynesia, Mexico and the Bahamas and produced by the creators of Wild Ocean: Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. BHN

READY FOR some power moves, freezes, toprock and downrock? If you didn’t already know it, Floor Wars is back in town for the eighth year in a row at Vega. It’s a spectacular three against three dance-off where the world’s leading top eight international crews will battle it out against eight of the best of the rest. In total, 45 bboy crews who will be trying their utmost to impress the judges. Qualifications for this internationally renowned competition have been going on in individual countries for the last six months, and crews from all over the world are heading this way.

But don’t call it breakdancing. Although the media-created name of breakdancing is something most can relate to, the original name is actually break-boying, which is why the dancers are often referred to as b-boys. B-boying originated on the streets of New York as an integral part of the hip-hop movement of the 1970s.

B-boying is in essence a free dance, but consists of at least four fundamental elements: toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes. Toprock is the opening display of style that can set the mood and attitude for the b-boy’s show, and it is based around varieties of fancy footwork in a standing position. Most of downrock is done entirely on the feet and hands as the arms and legs thread impossibly through each.

Gymnasts may find some of the moves highly reminiscent of those performed on the pummel horse. Power moves are what most members of the general public associate with the term breakdancing: acrobatic

Children’s Activities on St Patrick’s Day Rådhuspladsen, Cph K; Sun 13:00 From 13:00 until 17:00 there will be plenty for children to do in the vicinity of the main stage at the town hall square where many are expected to gather in anticipation of the annual parade. Activities include face painting and dressing up. There will be performances from 15:30 (see G13 for more details) and then you can take them with you on the parade at 17:00.

Dinosaurs: Follow the Trail Experimentarium, Tuborg Havnevej 7, Hellerup; ends Sep 1, open Mon-Fri 09:3017:00, Thu 09:30-21:00, weekends 11:00-17:00 Go exploring in an 800 sqm dinosaur universe. Encounter more than ten dinosaurs and a host of skeletons and bones and experience their life up close! AW Okker Gokker Det Lille Teater, Lavendelstræde 5-7, Cph K; ends May 5, performances Tue-Sun − times vary; adult tickets: 120kr, concessions: 60kr, under-25s: 50kr, www.detlilleteater.dk; suitable for 2–4 years This musical play is designed for the smallest members of the family. It’s full of old Danish rhymes, limericks and songs with plenty of visual aids to help captivate the audience, young and old alike. BSM

full-body spins and breakneck rotations.

Those b-boys whose repertoire consists almost solely of power moves are given the moniker ‘power heads’. Freezes are where the b-boys strike a stylish pose – the more difficult and balance-defying, the better.

They display agility, musicality and upperbody strength.

The doors open at 16:00, and at 17:00 the eliminations for the 3 x 3 battles begin.

Eight crews, the aforementioned ‘Great 8’, have already been invited, and this year 45 crews will be selected in a qualification prior to the main battle at 20:00. The 3 x 3 elimination will be held as classic battles, where each dancer does one solo. The judges don’t give the thumbs-up to a winning crew for each battle, but will select the eight crews who they think made the best overall impression. These eight crews will then go head-to-head with the Great 8 crews in the final later in the evening. The organisers aim to “inspire both newbies and professionals of the break dance scene, and to provide a forum for networking and exchanging of ideas and experiences”.

As you can guess by the name Floor Wars, the action takes place on the floor, arenastyle with the audience breathing down the necks of the b-boys, which only serves to heighten the intimacy and intensity.

Last year’s final was a classic confrontation of differing styles. The world-respected, Denmark-based Natural Effects are a charismatic crew that make full use of flavour: that is to say that their style focuses on musicality, personality and rhythm, not just power moves. Their opponents, the all-out, bust-a-move, blow-up style of the top-tuned Korean crew Cay Fusion showed off a more traditional style. Check out the incredible final on Youtube to get a feel of what to expect. Natural Effects ran out winners – but it was virtually impossible to call.

Waking the T-Rex 3D Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Gammel Kongevej 10, Cph V; ongoing, ends March 24; www.planetariet.dk This exciting film follows the life of T-Rex Sue, the largest and most complete T-Rex ever found. AW Traversing the rock igloo Stuehøj, Ahornvej 10, Ølstykke; www.ølstykke-stenløse.com A 45-minute train ride away from Copenhagen, you’ll find Stuehøj, a 5,500-year-old ‘rock igloo’ passage grave topped with turf. Get off at Ølstykke S-train station, just before Frederikssund. Mind your heads! And take a torch (it’s dark) and some charcoal for the barbecue by the playground. HD Water – a world of adventures Experimentarium, Tuborg Havnevej 7, Hellerup; open Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00, Tue 09:3021:00, Sat and Sun 11:00-17:00; under 2s free, age 3-11 105kr, adult 160kr, students 105kr; contact 3927 3333 or info@experimentarium.dk This water adventure features more than 50 activities and experiments.

But don’t be afraid of getting your clothes wet as this is a “bone-dry ride through the wet element”. You get to fight the power of the sea, save someone who has fallen overboard from a ship and experience giant surf waves. MSØ

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While the favourites are hard to predict, there are sure to be some unearthed gems among the qualifiers, of which the top pick has to be Super Cr3w from the USA. As the winners of the second season of America’s Best Dance Crew in 2008, Super Cr3w have built up an international reputation and will feature one of the very best in the world in Ronnie ‘Ronnie Boy’ Albonado. A keen student of the opposition, Albonado says: “I look for a specific charisma, something that separates them from the rest. I think it’s important for a b-boy to really have their own style. It’s like a superhero with their own special powers.” And hot off the press the Russians are coming in the shape of Life International. Their performances in last week’s Russian qualifier were impressive and will take the dancefloor by surprise at Floor Wars.

This is a day to watch the superheroes and be amazed at the incredible energy and acrobatics. If you want to bust a few moves of your own, then the legendary Floor Wars After-Party is the place to be.

This year the walls will be shaking at KB 18. With an impressive DJ line-up, this is sure to be an intense night of partying to wind up this year’s event in style!

Spiders Exhibition Zoological Museum, University Park 15; every day except Mon until 4 August, 10:0017:00; www.zoologi.snm.ku.dk Eight eyes, venomous glands and a bad reputation. Spiders send shivers down many people’s spines, but they also live fascinating lives. The Natural History Museum’s new exhibition Spiders, appearing at the Zoological Museum, looks past the creepy surface and invites the public to a view the spider’s story as one of beautiful interplays between natural history and art. BHN Pow Wow American Indian Workshop National Museum, Ny Vestergade 10,Cph K; every Sun in March, 12:00-15:00; free adm; www.Gitte.Engholm@natmus. dk; suitable for ages 5-12 years Learn about the North American Indians and their life on the prairie.

Find an Indian name, cut a tepee in the paper and listen to Native American myths. BHN Rhythm Classes Kulturstationen Vanløse, Frode Jakobsens Pl. 4, 1; runs every Sat until April 17, 10:3011:30; 50kr per family; 3877 3350; www.kulturhus.kk.dk Together with rhythm educators Anne Hussmann and Jacqueline Acda, put the body, the senses and the imagination in motion. Suitable for children aged 1 ½ -3 years and their parents. BHN

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Snuggle up at the flicks Reprise Teatret, Øverødvej 12, Holte; 4542 1026; www. reprisen.dk Reprise Teatret is a cosy contrast to large modern cinemas. Among the historical furnishings and plush seating you’ll find row four has twin seats where kids can cuddle up. Like many cinemas, it has a weekly babybio showing for parents with babies.

The soundtrack is often dwarfed by babies gurgling, but that’s fine if you’re watching The Hobbit. To find out what’s on visit Findbio.dk for a list of all Danish cinemas with ratings and comments, and then book your tickets at Kino.dk – remember that ‘original tale’ means it has the original English, French etc soundtrack. HD Arctic: The Polar Bear’s Home Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Gammel Kongevej 10, Cph V, runs through March, times vary; adults 144kr, children 94kr, headphones with English translation for 20kr; www.planetariet.dk; suitable for ages 3-18 Embark on a fantastic journey to the top of the globe. What lengths must a polar bear go to in order to keep itself and his seven-monthold twins alive in the changeable and wild Arctic landscape that is its home? It is an instructive tale for the whole family on the impact of global warming on animals. BHN

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ST PATRICK’S DAY: NOT JUST FOR THE WINNERS WHAT IS ST PATRICK’S DAY? ST PATRICK’S DAY is a holiday commemorating the death of Ireland’s patron saint on March 17 in the year 461. It is thought that Patrick was born in Roman Britain and kidnapped by Irish raiders when he was 16. After living as a slave in Ireland, he managed to flee and return to Britain. He became a priest and later returned to Ireland as a bishop to spread the Christian faith. Folklore claims he banished snakes from the island, though this is not thought to be true.

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’VE NEVER had much chance to take part in a parade myself – and I suspect there’s good reason for that.

You see, parades are usually meant to celebrate something noteworthy. I’ve never played in a marching band, never won an award, and my lack of hand-eye co-ordination would almost guarantee that I’d fall off a parade float to an untimely death below.

“Trampled by papier-mâché dragon”: I can already see the headlines.

In fact, the only time I’ve ever been invited to march along in a procession was on a remarkably low-stakes occasion. I was eight years old, and it was for my elementary school’s annual Halloween parade.

That’s where St Patrick’s Day in Copenhagen comes in. The city’s annual parade gives me a chance to relive my glory days – but this time, I’ll be wearing an oversized green hat instead of a Cleopatra costume.

And after a particularly long, dark winter, the holiday isn’t just an excuse to imbibe, either – it’s reason enough to become part of the show yourself. For those who aren’t so inclined to self-glorification (or humiliation, as the case may be), check out the next few pages for other ways to celebrate and find that last push through the chilly season. I’m sure you’ll find something to entertain the whole family.

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Though the earliest recorded celebrations of St Patrick occurred as early as the 9th and 10th centuries, it wasn’t until 1903 that the day became an official public holiday in Ireland.

Originally a religious celebration, the holiday has become increasingly secular over time and is now seen as a more general celebration of Irish culture. In fact, the Irish government of the mid-1990s developed a plan to use the day to promote the Irish brand globally.

While this may be the case, the day still remains the most important day in the Irish cultural calendar.

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For Gregg Clayton, an American based in Sweden, the laidback, multicultural flavour of the day was particularly enjoyable. Clayton travelled to Copenhagen specifically to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and partake in the parade, and especially appreciated the relaxed nature of everyone involved.

Last year was my first time to attend a parade outside of the US. I have a costume that I made about seven years ago of a leprechaun named ‘Lucky’, copied from the children’s cereal Lucky Charms.

I was very impressed by how accepted I was by the Dan-

ish and how friendly everyone was to me. The most fun was out in the crowd before the parade, having my picture taken with many different people.

The Danes love to party and have fun.

People of all age groups, families and children were there, too. I was teased by a

VISIT OUR TENT AND WARM UP WITH A CUP OF IRISH COFFEE THE PERFECT CUP OF IRISH COFFEE Irish Coffee traces its history back to 1942, when Joe Sheridan served coffee mixed with whiskey to passengers travelling through Dublin’s Shannon Airport. Credit for the original recipe goes to Jack Koeppler, who began serving Sheridan’s drink at the San Francisco café where he worked. After tinkering with the recipe, Koeppler came up with the idea of adding cream. His chosen whiskey was Tullamore D.E.W., thanks to its smoothness and character. The rest, as they say, is history. As far as Koeppler’s café goes, it now serves over 2,000 glasses a day of the drink he made famous.

little boy the whole day there.

He would sneak up behind me and hit me and run off – I only caught a glimpse of him once!

The parade was put together and organised very well and is a good chance to travel across the bridge, let your hair down and go green!

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ITH ITS famed proclamation, “everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day!” Copenhagen’s annual parade has proven for years that this holiday truly isn’t just a day for the Irish: it’s for everyone. Every year since 2005, a multitude of nationalities have marched through the streets of the city on March 17 to celebrate the coming of spring under a banner of green.

But the St Patrick’s Day celebrations around Copenhagen haven’t always been out in the streets, points out Marianne Green, one of the parade’s founders and organisers. Green explained that the idea for the parade sprouted out of a desire to make the festivities more accessible for people of all ages.

“St Patrick’s Day was always celebrated in the different Irish pubs in Copenhagen,” Green told The Copenhagen Post. “But we felt that this left a lot of people out of the opportunity to share in the celebrations, particularly families and people outside the Irish community and pub scene.

We wanted to start a parade in

Copenhagen to bring people together and to open up the world of Irish culture to new people.”

Holding a parade meant that the holiday celebrations would now include those who might be a bit too young to hit the pubs and throw back a few pints. In an effort to make the event even more accessible for all ages, the organisers have revamped the parade’s additional festivities as well. While the day used to end with an after-party, the celebrations now take place during a warm-up afternoon at Rådhuspladsen before the parade starts.

As Green pointed out, the parade’s main aim is to bring out the Irish spirit in everyone, regardless of culture, background or age.

“The event is meant to be a framework in which anyone with an interest in or curiosity for anything Irish can come together as participants, volunteers, audience members or even performers,” she said.

It’s precisely this laid-back, multicultural flavour that Sarah Cox, one of last year’s attendees, particularly appreciated. Cox’s daughter dances with the Dark

Green School of Irish Dancing, which will be performing throughout the day – and for Cox, the pre-parade festivities like those are often the highlight of the day.

“For me, the best part is watching my daughter dance onstage,” she explained. “The Irish

The Irish music gets everybody’s feet tapping. Although the Guinness and Irish coffee probably help, too! music gets everybody’s feet tapping. Although the Guinness and Irish coffee probably help too!”

“It’s a happy, inclusive event,” Cox went on. “Little kids do their own little-kid jigs and reels, while the adults enjoy – or not – the Irish jokes.”

This year’s programme kicks off at 15:30 at Rådhuspladsen, and while the festivities will last

all afternoon, visitors can drop by anytime in the afternoon for as long as they please. As in previous years, the event isn’t simply made up of floats or professionals, but of people like you.

For those interested in participating but who don’t have a wardrobe of green hats or face decals, a parade tent set up at Rådhuspladsen will have everything you need. Visitors can stop by from 13:00 to stock up on accessories and adornments. While the drinks used to be saved for the post-parade party, there’s no need to hold off until later this year: adults can prep for the parade with an Irish coffee or a Guinness (likely only the first of the day) while the kids enjoy professional face painting until the entertainment commences.

Three separate musical performances will take the stage this year, including the Dark Green School, which often performs original works based on Irish myths and legends and have been a staple of the parade’s pre-programme for several years.

Alongside them will be the professional Irish dance group Green Steps. Copenhagen will also be

paid a visit directly from Ireland by world-renowned accordionist Josephine Marsh and violinist Yvonne Casey, who will play alongside Copenhagen-based singer-guitarist Seamus Cahill.

Following the musical performances, the Irish ambassador, Brendan Scannell, will officially open the parade with a greeting from the stage at 16:50. From there, the parade departs from Rådhuspladsen at 17:00, led

by St Patrick himself – played this year by actor Ian Burns.

For those who missed the performance from the Dark Green School earlier in the afternoon, fear not: they’ll be performing again during the parade. Also making appearances will be a group of Irish wolfhounds – the world’s tallest dog breed – and the pipe band Gordon Pipes and Drums, bringing a bit of Scottish flavour to the day.

Noreen Thygesen of Ireland particularly enjoyed the Scottish pipes last year. Thygesen has attended the parade for the past six years and felt that the Gordon Pipes and Drums added to the international atmosphere at the parade.

“Last year was great as we had a bit more Celtic feeling with the Scottish pipes – but I just enjoy the atmosphere,” Thygesen said. “It is fantastic to chat and tell stories from home, where the auld blarney, the craic and the wit just flows.”

“People on the street and in buses, cars and even the restaurants were waving out of windows and soaking it up,” she went on. “In true Irish spirit, they decided to give everyone walking outside a wave anyway.”

And as Cox explained, this kind of spirit is hard to ignore on St Patrick’s Day. “The Irish know a thing or two about music, dancing, singing and fortified coffee,” she said. “They know how to have a good laugh. It’s infectious.”

And as the parade’s organisers will have you remember, everyone is privy to that Irish spirit on St Patrick’s Day. Whether it’s the music, the costumes or even the Guinness, you’re guaranteed to find something to enjoy at this year’s parade.

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tragic vessel was constructed.

Nearby is the Titanic Belfast, a gargantuan new museum shaped like one of the ship’s funnels, crammed with artefacts and information about the ship, as well as an ever-changing roster of temporary exhibitions. The Ulster Museum, on the other side of town, is also a paradise

The Titanic: It took an Irishman to build her and an Englishman to sink her for history buffs and includes a thought-provoking exhibition on ‘the Troubles’, as well as the contents of one of the Spanish Armada ships wrecked along the nearby coast.

But there’s more to Belfast than history, ever present though it is, and one of the undoubted highlights is the burgeoning foodie scene. Along with restaurants like James Street South, which specialises in lux versions of Irish classics like colcannon, Belfast’s St George’s covered market is the place to go for a real taste of Ireland. Located close to Belfast Courthouse with its ominous anti-blast fence, St George’s market hosts a multitude of stalls selling

everything from handmade crafts to superb local food. Tuck into a gut-busting Ulster Fry, an ultragreasy version of the classic English breakfast, followed by a cup or two of eye-wateringly strong Fairtrade coffee at one of the little cafes flanking the main market. If you still have the energy to get up and look around, don’t miss the stalls selling locally-made sea salt and cheese shaped to resemble the Giant’s Causeway.

While St George’s reiceived to locals and tourists in search of a cheap eat, the Merchant Hotel serves guests of an altogether different nature. A magnet for the local glitterati, this hotel has also received to the likes of Lady Gaga and Westlife. Its cocktail bar is great for a chilled evening’s entertainment, although if you want authentic Irish fare, go next door to the Spaniard, where you’ll find free-flowing Guinness and a horde of locals ready to share it with you – wherever you come from.

In many ways, this is indicative of just how far the city has come in the 15 years since the Good Friday agreement was signed. Once lumped in with the likes of Beirut and Sarajevo, the transformation of Belfast from a war-torn town into a confident and forward-minded city is nothing short of miraculous.

Now’s the time to go and enjoy the result.

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T ISN’T OFTEN that a city identifies itself with a failure – but Belfast isn’t just any old city. The Northern Irish capital has come a long way since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement and has, to an extent, put what is euphemistically known as ‘the Troubles’ behind it. Not that the newly confident city is averse to referencing its past: when it comes to the doomed Titanic, built in the city’s Harland & Woolf shipyard, it’s hard to escape.

Nestled in a grassy depression at the end of Belfast Lough, the city skyline is dominated by the towering cranes of the Harland & Woolf shipyard, close to the newly built Titanic Quarter. Wherever you are, the sight of a yellow castiron crane isn’t far away, regardless of if you’re contemplating the magnificent baroque edifice of City Hall or wandering among the shops in the enormous glass Victoria Square. Even when you can’t see the cranes, there’s always a reminder, whether in the haunting Titanic murals daubed onto walls in Protestant west Belfast or on the t-shirts piled up in the souvenir shops proclaiming messages like: ‘The Titanic: It took an Irishman to build her and an Englishman to sink her.’

While the English might beg to disagree about the latter, the Northern Irish certainly did build her, and you can still see the scaffolding on which the

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T PATRICK’S Day is the closest you’ll get to experiencing Irish culture without actually travelling to the Emerald Isle itself.

On top of the music, dance and green beer on hand during the day, there is no better way to fully indulge in the occasion than by trying some of Ireland’s culinary delights.

In fact, feasting was part and parcel of what made St Patrick’s Day so special in Irish tradition. The holiday tends to fall roughly midway through the Christian holiday of Lent – a time when the consumption of meat and poultry was prohibited.

Irish food has been described as falling into three categories: before the potato arrived, after it arrived and after it failed Yet the Irish Church made an allowance on March 17 to enable devotees to enjoy a feast in St Patrick’s honour. The traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage was most often consumed, with

corned beef and cabbage becoming its substitute for recent generations in America.

As for traditional Irish food on the whole, the nation is usually associated with potatoes – and the unfortunate lack of the tuber following the Great Famine and the Potato Blight of 1840.

Indeed, Irish food has been described as falling into three categories: before the potato arrived, after it arrived and after it failed.

Despite this rather bland impression, Ireland’s classic dishes include a range of comfort meals that make use of the variety of vegetables and meats that became available following the hunger crisis.

Over the past 30 years in particular, Ireland has capitalised on the abundance of fresh ingredients that are accessible and has in fact experienced something of a culinary revolution.

It’s hard to find a village now that doesn’t boast a decent restaurant, and even the pubs serve food of a high standard – an idea that would have been unimaginable 45 years ago.

Many Irish dishes that are now labelled as ‘traditional’ have very little to do with what Irish people actually ate a century ago. The ingredients would not have been used or even known to most common people.

Yet that’s no reason to abstain

from indulging in the tasty meals, which often share some resemblance to the classic plates.

Traditional cooking did rely quite heavily on frying, so many of the modernised editions are often healthier, keeping in step with the current food trends in the country.

Nevertheless, Irish food should be relatively easy to make, so it’s always a bit alarming to find recipes for Irish stew that require one to cook the lamb from scratch, when there is nothing simpler than making this dish from the leftovers of a lamb roast.

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RECIPE: IRISH STEW

RECIPE: COLCANNON

Ingredients: Leftover lamb roast Potatoes, plenty of them Peas, frozen Lamb stock cube (a vegetable one will do) Several carrots, leeks Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes 1/4 cup butter 3 cups of kale (use shredded cabbage if kale is not available) 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup cream

Take the leftover roast (even leftover chops will work) and assess the damage. To make a decent Irish stew to feed the family, you’re going to need at least two handfuls of lamb.

Shred every piece of meat, removing all the fat and hard bits – this dish needs to be gristle free. Once you’ve ripped off the meat, put the bone into a saucepan of water with any vegetables, and simmer and reduce. The bigger the bone, the better the stock. You might find that you need to top it up with lamb or vegetable stock.

Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and slice them. Add them and any other raw vegetables to the sieved stock and boil them. The great thing about this process is the margin for error. Overcook them and it’s not a disaster; if anything, it will give the stock more body.

Near the end of the process, add the leftover roast vegetables (chop them into small pieces – fry them, whatever your fancy), the meat and the peas, and season to taste.

So, while most chefs are by now probably throwing up their arms at the amateurish nature of this recipe, who honestly cares providing it tastes good. This dish should be completely idiot-proof, not some version dreamed up by a ponce that requires fillet. Bon appétit! (BH)

Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place them in a medium-sized pot and cover with enough water to leave a few centimetres at the top. Salt lightly and bring the water to a boil on top of the stove. Cook until potatoes are tender. Drain the pan and set aside.

Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium-high heat in another saucepan. Once the butter is completely melted, add the cream and kale or cabbage. Cook until the kale is wilted, stirring occasionally (about three to five minutes).

Then add the green onions and cook a minute further. Combine the greens mixture and the potatoes in the medium-sized pot.

Reduce the heat and mash the potatoes into the greens using a potato masher or large fork. Avoid the urge to use an electric mixer as this will make the potatoes too smooth and gluey – you want the potatoes to be soft, but still retain some shape.

Season the dish with salt to your liking, and serve while still hot with a pad of butter in the middle of each serving.

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Orderly conditions. References upon request. DKR 10.000 per month excl. utilities. Call 51 84 99 38 UNIQUE APARTMENT FOR RENT – Furnished, 104 sqm, 4-rooms, 2-bedroom, central Copenhagen.

Close to shopping, restaurants, theatres and transportation (metro, train, buses). See the photos at http://copenhagenliving.tumblr. com. Rent: 16,500 DKK/month.

Contact Anders: +45 2961 2996 .

APARTMENT FOR RENT IN peaceful surroundings: Located in Taastrup and only 10min by train to Copenhagen 8 min walk to Taastrup S-train and 15 min walk to main Høje Taastrup station. 46m2 (1 1/2 room apartment) newly renovated with new kitchen, new bathroom and a laundry room. Furnished apartment with parking space included.Rent:4,300 dkk per month + utilities, 3 month deposit required.

Available now or ASAP for 1-2 years.

Preferably email orientaliacity2@ gmail.com Otherwise call 43522650 between 14:00-19:00

HEALTH SERVICES MANY YOGA CLASSES IN ENGLISH in various styles including prenatal/ postnatal in Frederiksberg. Also vegetarian food. Visit www. yogacentralen.dk

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Reduce back pain and improve your posture and breathing. Teacher of the Alexander Technique with private practice in Frederiksberg, 33 years experience, Mary McGovern tel. 38340613 or visit www. alexanderteknikken.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY ANNE ELISE INGHAM, PSY.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology.

Therapy in English for adults, adolescents, children and families.

Specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships and cultural adjustment. 60746646. http://www. psykologerneivoresby.d PSYCHOLOGIST & CROSSCULTURAL counsellor. Sessions in English/Danish for children, adolescents and adults. Debbie Britt Mechlenborg. Copenhagen K. Phone: (+45) 5356 4494. E-mail: dbrittmechlenborg@gmail.com

SERVICES DANISH LESSONS! Learn or improve your Danish Experienced graduate teacher.

Active and functional method. Free test. All levels. Please visit www. karenberg.dk or at Linkedin FREELANCE WORDPRESS Developer specializing in websites that you can manage and update yourself. Call for a free quote on 71226405 or visit www.merovingi. com.

TRANSCRIBER, data entry work, Website designing & Graphic

Designer Available – Best Quality.

Fast. Most reasonable rates Ph: 71844726

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DANISH LESSONS – PRIVATE lessons in Danish for foreigners.

Intensive basic course: 25 lessons.

Brush up course: 20 lessons.

Intermediate course: 30 lessons.

Also offering advanced and business courses. Free test/lesson. Please visit www.karenberg.dk PAINTING, DECORATING AND WALL PAPERING! English qualified City and Guilds tradesman with 25 years experience. For free estimate contact: 50592612 or sarsy60@ yahoo.co.uk DRIVING LESSONS Copenhagen International Driving School www.

Learn2drive.dk. Instructor Geoff Abbey. Special deal for beginners: 6998 kr. Also offering First Aid courses. All lessons in English. Tel: +45 40 43 25 50

DANISH FOR FOREIGNERS A FAST TRACK TO DANISH

EMPLOYMENT THE EMBASSY OF BRAZIL is looking for a secretary for a temporary placement (maternity cover). Immediate start. Nine month contract, renewable by agreement. Further information: https://copenhague.itamaraty.gov. br/ Contact:administ.copenhague@ itamaraty.gov.br.

Busy downtown International Cafe / Restaurant, looking for Fun, energetic, hard working wait staff. Must Have Experience!

Pls Send CV to info@tight-cph.dk or Call on +45 3311 0900.

• Intensive Danish Courses • Day/Evening/Online Classes • Focus on Pronunciation

Bernstorffsvej 20, 2900 Hellerup

T 3946 3050 F 3946 3051

Tuborg Boulevard 4, 2900 Hellerup

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Klampenborgvej 221, 2800 Lyngby

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WHEN THE LITTLE MERMAID IS NOT ENOUGH Efficient Danish courses for • Foreign citizens • Business • Municipalities Learn Danish fast and efficiently with

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SCHOOLS Denmark’s only English-language newspaper

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The seed is their own, we simply support it in its development.

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“Eat as much Live music as you like” and dance

• We conduct all relevant exams in Danish, the Citizenship Test, Danish test level 1, Danish test level 2 and the Immigration Test Located at Kastrup & Glostrup (Copenhagen) Close to public transport Sign up now! 43 28 35 00 www.vestegnenssprogcenter.dk

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Summer School 24th June - 5th July 2013 Looking for a fun and challenging summer for your children? The summer school at CIS is available for children aged 4 to 16. Early registration is advisable since places are limited.

For the 4 to 8 age range there is a choice of activities selected from: • Pre-K • English Language Instruction • Art • Drama • Irish Dancing • Sport • Computers

For the age range 9 to 15 there is a choice of activities selected from: • English & Danish Language Instruction • Forensic Science • Art • Cheerleading • GeoCatching • Mountain Biking • Sailing & Kayaking • Computers • Fencing

The Summer School is also suitable for Danish children who would like to upgrade their English language skills. Please contact the school to receive further information and a registration form, or visit our website: www.cis.dk and click on News Contact Details Kristjan Jespersen, Copenhagen International School Hellerupvej 22-26, 2900 Hellerup, Tel: 23 96 68 99 • Fax: 35 46 33 70 All emails should be sent to KristjanJespersen@cis.dk

More info at Studieskolen.dk or call +45 3318 7900.

Hellerupvej 22-26 2900 Hellerup T +45 3946 3311 www.cis.dk

Stockholmsgade 59 2100 Copenhagen Ø T +45 3946 3309 www.cis.dk

Danish Education 3 We offer Danish Education 3 which is designed for students with a solid academic background who can be expected to learn Danish quickly and efficiently. The progression is fast and the level high.

Corporate Danish courses We design and deliver tailored in-company courses. The courses can be held as group classes or on a one-to-one basis and range from beginners to advanced level.

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• High Academic Standards • Christian Ethos • Conveniently located in Hellerup For further information, see our webpage or phone the Admissions Officer on 3962 1053

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Regardless your educational background and native language, VUF offers courses in Danish at all levels.

Read more about Danish for Foreigners at www.vuf.nu

Voksenuddannelsescenter Frederiksberg – stribevis af muligheder

As your child grows We grow with them at Østerbro International School, where the individual comes first. Our primary aim is to identify and appreciate the unique potential of each pupil and develop it to the full in a caring, comfortable and happy environment. Pupils receive an excellent, well-rounded education from dedicated and well-qualified teachers, developing qualities which will equip them to face life’s challenges with self-belief and optimism. Østerbro International School • Præstøgade 17 • 2100 Copenhagen Ø • T e l . : + 4 5 7 0 2 0 6 3 6 8 • W e b s i t e : w w w. o e i s . d k • E - m a i l : i n f o @ o e i s . d k

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GENERAL SERVICES

SOULKEYS

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION Consultation in English, Spanish and Danish

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No satellite needed USA: ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX UK: BBC One, ITV, CBeebies & CBBC

Tatiana Jessen, accredited psychologist & specialized psychotherapist, who can help you overcome distress caused by living abroad as well as problems experienced by cross-cultural couples – for example if you’re married to a Dane.

APPOINTMENTS : 22 35 31 19

Additional information

Contact Parabolsen for more details 2814 7131

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Dog and Cat Kennel Asserholmvej 1, 4390 Asserholm Tlf: 59 18 16 98 or 21 22 44 98

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CLUBS

Piano Courses Subscribe or reserve a place at: www.jhmms.org

Join the American Club in Copenhagen, and take part in our exciting and interesting events and excellent networking opportunities!

Piano lessons available for children and adults

This is a great way to meet others from the international community in Copenhagen!

Contact: about@jhmms.org or telephone: 36960791

For further information: www.americanclub.dk or contact Vibeke Henrichsen at 3961 7375

Living Church is a new and exciting church where we are living the abundant life promised

by Jesus. Come along for Bible based teaching, youth events, home meetings, camps and great times together...you're always welcome!

Femagervej 39, 2650 Hvidovre (close to Hvidovre station).

Ministers: Chris and Clara Brett Telephone: 32964193 www.levendekirke.dk/english

HEALTH SERVICES The 10:30 Sunday service in our main service of the week during which there is a Sunday School and after which refreshments are served.

You will find us in Churchillparken, by the Gefion fountain.

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PICK O THE W F EEK

Voices of a Generation DRK, Sat 22:20

THE INCLUSION of Angela Lansbury in a select group of great British thespians interviewed for Voices of a Generation stuck out like a sore thumb at first. While she’s a convincing drunk (Death on the Nile), she does sober badly, be it Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks or playing Miss Marple in The Mirror Cracked. And Murder, She Wrote – has there ever been anything so bad that lasted for so long in the history of television? No wonder she holds the record for the most Emmy nominations (18) without a win.

But there’s more to Lansbury than that. On the stage, she’s had a distinguished career, winning five Tonys, and in her early film career, she bagged three Oscar nominations. So fair play to the makers of this new series for putting her along-

side Christopher Lee (first episode), Glenda Jackson. Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Diana Rigg, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael York and Claire Bloom. Sounds intriguing.

Should they assemble another select group in the future, Matthew MacFadyden will be near the top of the list. In the second series of Criminal Justice (SVT1, Wed 23:05), he plays an abusive husband murdered by his wife, and just like in the first series (starring Ben Wishaw), we follow her quest for a fair trial.

Demanding a fair go is The Following, a 2013 series written by Kevin Williamson (Scream, Dawson Creek) about an imprisoned serial killer who loves Edgar Allan Poe and inspires others to murder in his honour. Its suitability has divided public opinion in the States.

Elsewhere, warm up for the start of the Formula One season with acclaimed 2010 doc Senna (TV3+, Sat 08:15); The Truth About Food (DR3, Thu 20:00) examines whether aphrodisiacs really work, Sex and Sensibility - The Allure of Art Nouveau (DRK, Wed 22:15) travels the routes fashionable DRK, Sat 22:20 Voices of a Generation with bohemians back in the day; catch all three episodes of Charlie Brooker’s highly-acclaimed satirical drama series Black Mirror (SVT1, Tue 00:25, Wed 00:05 and Thu 23:35); and finally, if you start noticing a raised inflection at the end of every other sentence at home, it’s because the kids are watching Aussie soap opera Neighbours (DR1, Mon-Fri 15:55) – catch the omnibus on Saturday morning at 08:15.

BEN HAMILTON SVT4, Tue 21:00 The Following

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TV3+, Sun 06:00 Australian Grand Prix

FILM O THE W F EEK

SVT4, Sat 21:30 No Strings Attached

Friday 15

Saturday 16

Sunday 17

Monday 18

Tuesday 19

Wednesday 20

Thursday 21

17:00-17:50 Murder, She Wrote 21:50-23:50 The Interpreter (US thriller, 2005) Nicole Kidman 23:50-01:20 You Got Served (US drama, 2004)

19:00-20:00 24/7 Wild (BBC nature, 2012) 20:00-21:10 Downton Abbey (UK drama series, 2012) Maggie Smith 22:55-00:30 Lewis (UK crime series, 2007) Kevin Whately

19:05-20:00 Human Planet (BBC doc, 2010) 22:10-23:10 Parade’s End (UK drama series, 2012) Benedict Cumberbatch 23:10-00:35 Inspector George Gently (UK crime series, 2008) Martin Shaw

17:00-17:50 Murder, She Wrote 22:30-23:20 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (Aus crime series, 2012) 23:20-00:10 Killing Time (Aus drama series, 2010)

17:00-17:50 Murder, She Wrote 21:50-22:30 Asian Monarchy: Japan (UK doc, 2012)

17:00-17:50 Murder, She Wrote 22:30-23:10 Storm City (UK doc, 2012) 23:10-23:55 Dirty Sexy Money (US drama series, 2007) Peter Krause

17:00-17:50 Murder, She Wrote 22:30-00:05 Foyle’s War (UK crime series, 2004) Michael Kitchen

18:30-19:00 The Daily Show 19:10-20:00 Make Me ... (BBC doc, 2009) 20:00-22:13 The Talented Mr Ripley (US drama, 1999) Matt Damon

18:00-19:00 Lust for Life (UK doc, 2011) 19:00-19:20 The Life & Times of Tim (US animation) 21:10-22:00 Inside the State Department (US doc, 2010) 23:40-01:50 Lolita (US drama, 1997) Jeremy Irons

17:20-19:00 The French Connection II (US thriller, 1975) Gene Hackman 19:00-20:00 The Tudors (UK drama series, 2007) 20:00-20:45 Jimmy and The Big Supermarket (BBC food, 2011) 20:45-21:00 River Cottage - Bites

18:30-19:00 The Daily Show 20:50-22:00 The Newsroom (US drama, 2012) Jeff Daniels

18:30-19:00 The Daily Show 23:10-00:10 Secret Iraq (BBC doc, 2011)

20:40-21:25 Taggart (UK crime, 2010) 21:25-22:20 Luther (UK thriller series, 2011) Idris Elba 23:10-00:00 Secret Iraq

18:30-19:00 The Daily Show

No English-language programmes

21:40-23:20 Mr Deeds (US com, 2002) Adam Sandler 23:50-01:50 The Core (US sci-fi, 2003) Aaron Eckhart

21:00-22:55 The Next 3 Days (US thriller, 2010) Russell Crowe

No English-language programmes

No English-language programmes

No English-language programmes

No English-language programmes

17:20-18:10 Will & Grace (US com series) 18:00-19:00 King of Queens 19:00-19:30 Friends 19:45-22:00 X-Men 2 (US action, 2003) Patrick Stewart 22:00-23:40 Volcano (US action, 1997) Tommy Lee Jones

17:00-18:00 Last Man Standing (US series) 18:00-18:45 King of Queens 19:00-20:00 Friends 20:00-21:00 Californication 21:00-21:30 The World’s Craziest Fools

09:35-21:00 True Blood (US drama series, 2012) season five 22:15-23:40 The Animal (US com, 2001) Rob Schneider 23:40 01:30 New Girl

17:10-18:00 Will & Grace 18:00-18:50 King of Queens 18:50-19:40 Friends 19:40-20:45 Californication 23:10-23:40 World’s Craziest Fools 23:40-00:30 Joey

17:15-18:05 Will & Grace 18:05-18:55 King of Queens 18:55-19:50 Friends 19:50-20:55 Californication 20:55-21:45 New Girl 23:15-00:00 Live at the Apollo (UK stand-up, 2011)

17:20-18:10 Will & Grace 18:10-19:00 King of Queens 19:00-19:55 Friends 19:55-21:00 Californication 23:30-00:25 Dane Cook: Vicious Circle (US stand-up, 2006)

17:15-18:05 Will & Grace 18:05-19:00 King of Queens 19:00-19:50 Friends 19:50-20:55 Californication 20:55-23:00 X-Men 3: The Last Stand (US action, 2006) Patrick Stewart 23:00-00:00 Russell Howard’s Good News (UK stand-up, 2011)

17:00-19:00 NCIS 19:00-20:00 Gordon Ramsey’s Ultimate Cooking Course (UK reality series, 2012) 22:00-00:10 Chaos (UK/US action, 2005) Jason Statham

18:00-19:00 NCIS 19:00-20:00 The Mentalist 21:00-23:30 Around The World In 80 Days (US com, 2004) Jackie Chan 23:30-01:15 Rush Hour 2 (US action, 2001) Jackie Chan

21:00-23:00 Rush Hour 3 (US com, 2007) Jackie Chan 23:00-00:00 Two and a Half Men

17:00-19:00 NCIS 20:00-21:00 Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares (US reality series, 2011) 23:50-01:40 Rush Hour 3 (US comedy, 2007) Jackie Chan

17:00-19:00 NCIS 23:30-01:25 NCIS

17:00-19:00 NCIS 20:00-21:00 NCIS 21:00-22:00 The Mentalist 23:30-01:25 NCIS

17:00-19:00 NCIS 23:45-01:35 NCIS

17:00-19:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00-20:00 The Simpsons 20:00-20:30 House Hazards 21:30-00:00 Knocked Up (US com, 2007) Seth Rogen 00:00-02:20 Pineapple Express (US com, 2008) Seth Rogen

06:55-08:15 F1 Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying 08:15-10:20 Senna (UK doc, 2010) 17:30-20:00 Knocked Up 20:00-21:00 Criss Angel Mindfreak 21:00-21:30 Steven Seagal: Lawman 21:30-00:00 Ransom (US thriller, 1996) Mel Gibson

06:00-09:30 F1 Australian Grand Prix: 17:00-17:30 King of Cars (US reality series, 2006) 17:30-18:30 Criss Angel Mindfreak (US reality series, 2009) 23:30-00:35 Spartacus (US action series, 2012)

17:00-19:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00-20:00 The Simpsons 20:00-21:30 Top Gear 21:30-23:40 The Tourist (US drama, 2010) Johnny Depp 23:40-01:15 Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassin’s Ball (US action, 2012) Tom Berenger

17:00-19:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00-20:00 The Simpsons 20:30-21:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:30-23:25 Mall Cop (US com, 2009) Kevin James 23:25-01:40 I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (US com, 2007) Adam Sandler

17:00-19:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00-20:00 The Simpsons 20:00-21:30 Two and A Half Men 21:30-23:20 Date Night (US com, 2012) Steve Carrell 23:20-01:10 Evan Almighty (US com, 2007) Steve Carrell

17:00-19:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00-20:00 The Simpsons 20:00-21:30 Top Gear 22:30-23:45 Spartacus 23:40-01:10 How I Met Your Mother

17:00-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 Ghost Whisperer 20:00-21:00 Hoarders: Get Your House in Order 21:00-23:10 While She Was Out (US thriller, 2008) Kim Basinger

17:00-18:00 Addicted to Food (US doc, 2011) 19:00-20:00 Trinny and Susannah’s Makeover Mission - Denmark 21:00-23:00 Three To Tango (US rom com, 1999) Matthew Perry 23:00-00:00 The Closer

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Dance Moms (US doc series, 2012) 20:00-21:00 Trinny and Susannah’s Makeover Mission - Denmark 23:00-00:00 Biggest Loser IX

17:05-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 Ghost Whisperer 20:00-21:00 Grey’s Anatomy 21:00-21:55 Private Practice 21:55-22:55 House 22:55-23:50 Grey’s Anatomy 23:50-00:50 Private Practice

17:00-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 Ghost Whisperer 23:00-23:55 Grey’s Anatomy 23:55-00:50 Private Practice

17:00-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00-22:00 Hoarders 22:00-23:00 Dance Moms 23:00-23:55 Grey’s Anatomy 23:55-00:50 Private Practice

17:00-18:00 Grey’s Anatomy 18:00-19:00 Private Practice 19:00-20:00 Ghost Whisperer 20:00-21:00 Trinny and Susannah’s Makeover Mission - Denmark 21:00-23:00 Love and Other Disasters (US romcom, 2007) Brittany Murphy 23:00-00:00 Grey’s Anatomy

17:00-18:00 Law & Order: Special Victim Unit 19:00-20:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:00-00:05 Very Bad Things (US com, 1998) Jon Favreau

19:00-20:00 Numbers 21:00-23:00 Exit Wounds (US action, 2001) Steven Seagal 23:50-01:00 Criminal Minds

19:00-20:00 Arrow 22:00-23:00 CSI 23:00-01:00 Rise (US horror, 2007) Lucy Liu

17:00-18:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (US crime series) 19:00-20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00-21:00 CSI: New York 22:50-23:50 CSI 23:50-01:40 Criminal Minds

17:00-18:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 19:00-20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00-21:00 CSI 22:00-00:20 Eraser (US action, 1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger

17:00-18:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 19:00-20:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:00-23:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 23:00-01:00 Criminal Minds

17:00-18:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 19:00-20:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:15-23:10 Arrow (US action series, 2012) 23:10-00:10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit