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CONTENTS WORD FROM THE EDITOR Season’s greetings, readers.

This is our juiciest issue yet and as we feel we’ve earned a bit of break over the festive season this is a special bumper issue of Lime Magazine. Our theme is ‘gift giving’ and ‘Lime’s hot 2010’.

To celebrate the launch of our stunning website, www. comelime.com and the fact that it’s Christmas we are spoiling you with pages and pages of competitions.

As ever, our interviews are on point – from Adrian Lester in Cat and a Hot Tin Roof (see our review in the theatre section) to Toni Braxton who reveals the truth behind her bankruptcy.

Our Clubs section also includes our recommendations on where to spend the biggest night of the year – New Year’s Eve and two DJ interviews.

With it being Christmas we’ve pushed the boat and picked out a selection of gift ideas for you to treat your loved ones, too.

We spoke to hairdresser to the stars, Erroll Douglas on the only styles you should don this season and in the New Year and some fashion experts on how to adorn your body over the coming months.

If that’s not enough, the Lime’s Hot 2010 selection features our prediction on who’s about to blow next year - including comedian, Kevin J and much, much more.

Why not make a New Year’s resolution to take out a subscription to Lime magazine to make sure you don’t miss a single issue of this hot publication. In 2010 we’re going to continue to grow, bringing you all the latest reviews, interviews and events listings that make London the fabulous multi-cultural city that it is.

Don’t forget to visit our website and get involved.

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Editor Sophia Jackson editor@gotmedialive.co.uk Designer Kwame Adjepong Features Editor Michelle Adabra michelle@gotmedialive.co.uk Editor of Asian features and listings Zekra Rahman Contributors Audrey Brown Catherine Smiles Hannah Cook Rachel Duchnowski Advertising and sales Dean Serieux sales@gotmedialive.co.uk Event listings info@gotmedialive.co.uk Published by Got Media Ltd www.comelime.com Lime’s on Twitter www.twitter.com/limewithus

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Caribbean Fashion Week 2010 Saffron Knight, a talented designer has won an opportunity to début her collection in Caribbean Fashion Week in Jamaica in June 2010. Next year Caribbean Fashion Week celebrates its tenth year anniversary this will be the most vibrant and exciting showcase for Saffron, a very to a vibrant and exciting designer to reveal her first fashion week collection.

Info: www.caribbeanfashionweek.com

Events: Black Grape If you didn’t already know, Black Grape is quickly become the spot for dining out, music and comedy.

Having launched late 2009, the restaurant has brought a touch of glamour to north London’s West Green Road and recently saw the cast of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof dinning there. With a lethal combination of great food, live music and a brilliant Saturday club night – the only way is up for Black Grape!

Lime Loves the Giving Season ColorBlind Cards

Info: www.colorblindcards. com

EVENT NEWS The Winners FDC Young Designer Awards 2009 (Celebrating multi-cultural design excellence)

COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION* Exclusive to Lime Readers: Win a Lime Jelly Belly Dispenser

Jelly Belly are the most subLIME jelly beans in the world. As LIME explores the rich tapestry of London’s cultural life, Jelly Belly will take you on a taste adventure to discover taste buds you never knew you had. LIME and Jelly Belly have got together to offer you the chance to win this iconic Jelly Belly bean machine filled with scrumptious jelly beans. All scrumptious sophisticated Lemon- Lime flavour or a mixture of all 50 yummy delicious “official” flavours such as Crushed Pineapple, Lemon Lime, Mango, Plum and Strawberry Cheesecake? It’s your choice. What makes Jelly Belly different from other jelly beans are their authentic, unique and really real flavours. It can take up to 21 days to create a Jelly Belly jelly bean and for each one only the best ingredients are sourced. Real fruit purees, chocolate and coffee essence ensure an intensity of flavour that is truly taste boggling. Jelly Belly is also a guilt-free treat - just 4 calories each they contain zero fat, wheat, dairy or gluten, are suitable for vegetarians, Kosher and Halal compliant. No surprises that Jelly Belly has been voted one of the coolest brands in the UK. Info: www.jellybelly-uk.com

To win this exclusive Jelly Belly dispenser all you have to do is answer this question. How many official flavours are there of Jelly Belly? (a) 1 (b) 20 (c) 50 To enter, email competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘Jelly Belly’ in the subject header by December 15, 2009.

On Saturday 31 October Fashion Designers’ and Craft Makers’ Network held the annual, innovative 2009 Young Designer Awards and Gala Showcase, these exciting awards were established by knitwear designer Joanna Marcella with the aim to help raise profile of exceptionally gifted avantgarde young designers from multicultural backgrounds aged between this aged 13 – 25 years, The brief this year is to produce an Avant-Garde outfit based on theme ‘Homage to a

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Fashion Leader’.

Families, friends, fashion lovers and the press alike gathered together at The Novotel London Hotel St. Pancras 100 Euston Road London NW1 for what was an impressive and exciting award ceremony.

This year’s entrants were certainly out to impress the judges and the standards were unbelievably high.

In turn this made judging extremely challenging; nevertheless after much deliberation winners were finally selected from each category. The awards was split into three categories, The Young Designer Award ages 13 -16 years, 17 - 20 years and the Avant-Garde Award aged 21 – 25 years.

Young Designer Award category First place ages 13-16 years went to Gbemisola Okunlola aged 15 years and second place went to Kami Jogee aged 13 years both young designers gave excellent presentations to the panel of judges.

First place ages 17-20 years went to Kanyinsola Onalaja aged 17 years and second place went to Makeda Getachew aged 17 years both young designers demonstrated great commitment to the project.

Title FDC 2009 Young Designer of the Year went to Kanyinsola Onalaja. This award was well and truly deserved.

Avant-Garde Award 21 – 25 category First place went AvantGarde Award went to Saffron Knight aged 23 years who created a striking final piece which not only looked fantastic on the catwalk, but was made with high technical skill. Second place went to Adrine Avakyan aged 22 year she created yet another remarkable piece that captured the judges and the audience attention.

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FASHION FORWARD

Creative Director of top fashion label Jo-leene predicts the hottest trends for 2010.

Words: Janice Amonoo

LIME LOVES THE GIVING SEASON

LADIES LOVE COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION* Front Cover make-up range (various gift sets) The popular Front Cover range is a line exclusive to Boots for Christmas.

Last year the range sold out in record time! Priced between £10 - £35 it’s affordable and features sets for all skin colours. Lime recommends!

• Lime has teamed up with Front Cover to offer a lucky reader the chance to win a Front Cover gift set exclusively available at Boots this Christmas.

All you have to do is answer this question: Where is Front cover make up available?

Email your answer to competitions@gotmedialive. co.uk with ‘FRONT COVER’ in the email subject BY December 15, 2009.

SPRING SUMMER 2010

Bright colours become tone on tone next year so get ready for glorious tutti -fruity floral prints from inspirations of tropical luxury. With the 80’s still being a prominent inspiration this echoes even more with the boxy shoulder pads.

KEY TRENDS 1980’s slick This is a huge look for 2010 and has already been popular this year having taken over the high street.

Cropped boyfriend jackets team well with high waisted flared bell bottom trousers which is making a big come back. Denim as always features heavily; think ripped denim skinny jeans,

patchwork jeans and denim jackets. Evening wear is crucial this Christmas, so make sure you look your best at office parties this year with drapery dresses and glamorous play suits.

Look out for cow led soft tailoring. If that’s not you, go for close fitting dresses teamed up with tailoring and a mix of corsetry – black is always a classic colour.

Hair

The wet look is back. Slick back gelled hair whether it’s short or long can be adapted from day to evening. Check out Leona Lewis’ new album cover Echo to see how the look is done.

Fashion: Lime’s Hot 2010 – Hot Labels JO-LEENE

Jo-leene offers a range of fresh, feminine and sexy dresses, playsuits, skirts and blouses in luscious fabrics and rich colours. Every season consists of one hundred per cent original designs – all individually hand sewn. Jo-leene has born worn by several celebrities including Michelle Williams. Stand out from the High Street by adding a touch of chic and glamour to your wardrobe next year!

Info: www.jo-leene.com

MY TAILORED SUIT

Established in 2009, MyTailoredSuit was born out of the vision of tailoring for all, bringing you the discretion, style and quality of bespoke suit without the stuffiness or hefty price tag.

MyTailoredSuit emerges as an innovative tailoring company based in Liverpool Street, London, bringing a blend of contemporary style to traditional tailoring for both men and women. MyTailoredSuit is taking tailoring into the 21st century by bringing the tailoring experience to online consumers. Whether you’re looking for an everyday suit for the office, or the bespoke suit of your dreams, with their stress-free online ordering process you’re guarantee the perfect fitted suit.

Info: www.mytailoredsuit.co.uk

**** LIME SPECIAL READER OFFER**** The Michael Barnes salon at 224 Shaftesbury Avenue specialises in all hair types, extensions, colour and the new keratin hair straightening treatment, a natural treatment that eliminates frizz for up to three months.

Lime readers can get 40% off their first appointment (cut/ colour) and the keratin treatment for £150 instead of the usual £250. Offer runs to Dec 31, subject to availability.

Call 020 7240 0311.

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EVENTS Errol Douglas, 44, is the UK’s leading black and Asian hair stylist, renowned for his classic styling, striking cuts and the best blow-drying and polished finishing in London. The coveted stylist has won several of the world’s most revered awards as well as being named Cosmopolitan’s ‘Ultimate Man of the Year’ in 2008 for his charity work.

In 2008 Errol Douglas was awarded an MBE for services to hairdressing – an incredible acknowledgement of his work educating and nurturing new talent within the industry. His luxurious salon in Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge is frequented by many A list celebrities such as model Iman, Kelly Rowland and Christina Ricci.

Lime caught up with Errol to get the gist on getting the best cuts and styles to compliment all face shapes and make you look your best for the festive season.

What are the hottest hairstyles can you suggest for people with different face shapes (round shape, pear shape, square shape) for the party season?

If you have a pear shape face it’s good to flatter the face and have more shape around the top and sides as usually if you have a pear shape or heart shape face you have a beautiful chin and you can show that off.

If you have a square shape, make sure your hair is not

going past your jaw, make it a bit soft, don’t make it a hard solid line like a bob, have a bit of a shape to it like a half fringe – not a full fringe, like something sweeping to one side which is quite cool – If your face is really round, be careful with too much volume – you need things that are going to soften your cheekbones and forehead and also with any of these hairstyles if you have very strong features adding a bit of colour will soften up the look.

What hairstyles do you think will be most popular in 2010?

The fringe, as a lot of fringe is coming back – not the pob’s with straight fringes – we’re having a lot of soft fringes. Lots of undercuts are coming back, with a lot of weight left on the top so you have a lot of duality and can have it many ways or undercut on one side or both sides – a lot of girls are now having the shaved hair on one side – that’s filtered out everywhere and it’s quite a catwalk look. Also, a lot of crops are coming back.

Whose hair would you most like to style that you have not done yet?

Liv Tyler, Scarlett Johansson are both amazing – funnily enough although people slag her off and put her down, I think Whitney Houston’s new press images look amazing. Megan

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air is the most powerful and dramatic statement any woman can make’

Fox looks great and Jennifer Aniston looks quite cool.

What are the best products for Afro hair?

I would say Vito, Affirm, and Errol Douglas Products soon to release one day - woo hoo.

What is your advice to women with natural hair who find it difficult to vary their hairstyles without committing to a perm?

Shave it off. Forget it, no ones interested – only joking. Natural hair that is healthy looks beautiful and amazing. Natural hair that is dry, needs combing out and is picky is awful. It’s not flattering is it?

What advice would you give to natural hair women in regards to the best products to use to maximise their natural curls?

There are loads of products, such as Loosely

Defined from the Matrix range from the design Pulse range, there’s a couple on the Affirm range that are leave-in which are great.

With the forthcoming release of the film Good Hair in mind – what are your views on weaves?

It’s not that good, I can’t see what all the fuss is – it’s funny but it’s not amazing.

I think weaves and any extensions help women – but women have to know when to stop using them just like a hairdresser has to know when to give good advice.

They are great in small doses. It’s not damaging as such, but the hair weakens.

You have to give your hair at least six months. I would say the maximum time to wear a weave is a year – a lot of people have it for three or four years and then suffer afterwards.

What has been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career so far?

Receiving the MBE and the Cosmopolitan award as it was independent of what I do. I’m only the fourth person in the country in this profession to be awarded one and the youngest.

EVENTS Joanna Marcella has a vision to present an international platform for dynamic young designers who can find their niche as individuals and become a brand in their own right.

She says “I was amazed at how each of the 17 finalists embraced this year’s theme which was ‘Homage to a Fashion Leader’. The Young designers this year exceeded all expectations and once again proved that very young designers have the potential to be top fashion leaders.”

COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION* 04 – 07 Feb, 2010 MCN Motorcycle Show Day Out at MCN Motorcycle Show

Treat the man in your life to a day at the MCN Motorcycle Show with spectacular stunts within the Live Action Arena and magnificent motorcycles from top manufacturers including Kawasaki, Triumph, Ducati, Victory and many more.

Chocolate Festival The festival will consist of dozens of stalls, all individually focused on one area of the delicious world of chocolate, whether it is making it, drinking it, shaping it or eating it. There will be kits to make raw chocolate at home, hot chocolate to slurp down and even chocolate-infused savoury treats. This three-day free event includes a range of workshops and demonstrations, where visitors will get the chance to make chocolate truffles from raw cocoa, watch master chocolatiers, such as William Curley, the best British chocolatier 2009, Damian Allsop and Paul Wayne Gregory, learn about the health benefits of chocolate and how to include chocolate in savoury dishes. Attendees can also browse an array of tempting chocolate books and

Time: 11am – 8pm (6pm on Sunday) Southbank Centre Square, London Info: thechocolatefestival@ yahoo.co.uk

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meet the authors at book signings.

If you are a chocoholic, or you know someone that is, then you cannot afford to miss this event, and snap up some Christmas treats into the bargain.

The MCN Motorcycle Show is back and set to be a monster of a show in 2010. With even more spectacular stunts within the Live Action Arena, beautiful bikes and babes from the MCN Babe and Classic Bike of the Year competitions, magnificent motorcycles from top manufacturers including Kawasaki, Triumph, Ducati, Victory and many more; it’s the perfect show to get your hands on everything you need for you and your motorcycle! The MCN Motorcycle Show will take over ExCeL, London for the fourth year running so make this event a date for your diary.

The show is always a brilliant experience, with something for everyone; whether you’re already mad about motorcycles, you’d like to learn more or are just looking for a fantastic fun day out, then this is the show for you.

That’s why Motorcycle News, (MCN), the world’s leading motorcycling magazine has teamed up with Lime Magazine to give away two pairs of tickets to the show.

All you have to do to enter is answer this simple question: Who is the current Formula One champion? Email, competition@gotmedialive.co.uk by 20 Jan, 2010 with If you want to make sure you don’t miss out on London’s biggest motorcycle show, visit www.londonmotorcycleshow.com or call 0844 581 0752 to book tickets. To make it a really great day out with all your biking friends and family too book now and receive 10% off on all group bookings of 10 or more tickets.

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An Evening with Des O’Connor - The Dating Coach Des feels that he can be the “voice” of that Good Black Man and can impart his techniques on attraction to enhance the romantic lives of Black Women everywhere.

Des assists single women to live their best life and to be the best they can be in all they do and ‘How To Find And Attract A Good Black Man” is an event that provides help for single Black Women seeking to increase their chances of finding that Good Black Man. It is an opportunity for women to evaluate themselves, show them where to find these Good Black Men and to use simple, proven methods to attract them, instilling in them confidence that they can attract the man they want.

Time: 6.30pm – 10pm The Thistle Hotel, City, Barbican, Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 8DS Info: www.DesOConnors. com

03 Dec

Exclusive Festive Fair at Late Museum of London It’s that time of year again, time for our annual Festive Fair Late event. Join us for an evening in our galleries with live music and carols, a bar and the opportunity to shop for unique gifts made by the best of London’s designers and makers. There’s

EVENTS something to suit everyone, with 50 stalls featuring jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles, bags, badges and stationery. Please note that credit card facilities will not be available.

Time: 5pm – 8.30pm Info: www.museumoflondon.org.uk

03 – 04 Dec

Race for Justice: Alienation or Social Exclusion?

International Conference – Napo in association with the Society of Black Lawyers The conference is being supported by the Attorney General Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal. The concept behind the theme is to improve awareness of the causes of social exclusion and its manifestations; examine what can be done to address the problems and whether community cohesion as a government strategy is the way forward.

The conference will include delegations from as far afield as North America, The African Continent, Europe and Islands of the Caribbean. Keynote speakers will also include key government ministers from the USA, Canada, France and the Caribbean.

The Conference aims to bring together key stakeholders to explore issues such as hate crimes, extremism within the context of the Criminal Justice System, Guns, Gangs and Knife Crime and Young People. he lead up to the conference will involve young people in the UK, USA and Canada taking part in a debating competition - the two finalists will be presented with a topic for debate on the 4th December. The awards will be presented by Formula 1_s Lewis Hamilton. The conference is open to individuals and organisations committed to best practice, equality and diversity; com-

munity cohesion; tackling extremism and access to education. They include policy makers, jurists, police officers, probation officers, fire officers, community health professional, politicians, educationalist, academics, trade unions, community activists and youth workers.

Hotel Grosvenor Square, London Info: 0207 223 4887

10 Dec

Tongue Fu – Wonder Women: hosted by Ventriloquist and The Tongue Fu Band Featuring Fran Landesman, Salena Godden, Zena Edwards, Poetic Pilgrimage and Shane Solanki (Last Mango in Paris). Tongue Fu finishes the year in style with the final show of 2009, celebrating the power, creativity and humour of womankind.

Highlights include Poetic Pilgrimage - Muneera Rashida and Sukina Abdul Noor – one of the few Muslim female hip hop/spoken word acts in the world. Soulful, intelligent and musical they have toured extensively throughout Europe and the US performing with Talib Kweli (US), K’naan (Somalia) and Mutabaruka (Jamaica).

Their work has been featured in The Independent, The New Statesman, Hip Hop Connection, BBC Asian Network, ITV1, Al Jazeera and many more.

Check their new free mix tape Starwomen at http:// starwomenmixtape.com/ .

Time: 8pm doors; show 8.30pm Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA Info: 020 7613 7498

17 Dec

Ballet Black Fundraiserndraiser See highlights from some of their bestloved ballets

by Richard Alston, Antonia Franceschi and Will Tuckett, all to live music, enjoy some festive singing from Fever Pitch and have the opportunity to meet the dancers and artistic staff behind Ballet Black over a glass of wine and canapés. It just wouldn’t be a Ballet Black night without a world premiere, so we’ve got one of those too - rising choreographic star Christopher Marney will be unveiling his brand new pas de deux, danced by Chantelle Gotobed and Jade Hale-Christofi. For those who can’t make it to the fundraiser: work is already well underway for our Linbury season at the Royal Opera House in March 2010, where they will debut world premieres by Christopher Hampson, Robert Hylton, Henri Oguike and our own Chief Ballet Master, Raymond Chai.

Tickets: £100 Time: 7-8.30pm Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2E Info: 020 7304 4000

2.0pm Info: www.museumoflondon.org.uk

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Father Christmas at Museum of London Docklands Father Christmas will be visiting the Museum of London Docklands. Why not drop by for a chat and tell him about your Christmas hopes and dreams?

Times: 11.0am, 1.0pm &

A Wha Me A Go Win? “Britain’s Best Gameshow” Night of Mayhem Hosted by Dominic Dominica and the ever Glorious Gloria it’s back at last!!!!!!

You chance to win fabulous prizes in A WHA ME A GO WIN? Guest artists include Gina Yashere, Curtis Walker, Slim, Omar and Janet Kay. DJs include Kat, Mastermind and Nigel B from Special Touch Ticket prices £34.99 VIP - seated at tables at front, food by JaxNev, only a limited amount of VIP tickets

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THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Picture credit: Eiko Ishioka

Cirque Du Soleil’s twin performers Andre and Kevin Atherton reveal the secrets behind the magic.

Words: Michelle Adabra

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he biggest show on earth Cirque du Soleil has enthralled audiences around the world with its awe-inspiring acrobatic performances, beautiful choreography and amazing costumes. Now the show is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2010 - where it last captivated 185,000 spectators.

Back with the magical Varekai – which means ‘wherever’ in the Romany language of the gypsies – one of the highlights of the show is Wigan born twin brothers, Kevin and Andre Atherton.

The former gymnast brothers have been performing gravity defying stunts on aerial straps for the last ten years in Cirque du Soleil.

LIME caught up with the brothers on a break from rehearsals in Russia to talk about their incredible acrobatics, touring the world and what makes Cirque du Soleil the greatest show on earth.

So how did two boys from Wigan end up in the greatest show on earth?

Kevin: (Laughs). We were both gymnastics from the age of seven and we pretty much worked our way through the ranks until we ended up on the national team representing Great Britain in the sport and that’s where the Cirque du Soleil scouts spotted us;

‘There is a degree of danger as we have no safety net but we take special care and wouldn’t do anything stupid.’

said yes. We’ve travelled the world with Cirque and have experienced so many different cultures; I think the show has 18 or so different countries represented by the cast so it has been a great experience for us.

they have their own scouts who travel all around the world looking for talent.

They asked us when we retire would we be interested in joining Cirque and we

You’re twins - have you always held the same interests?

Kevin: No we haven’t, it’s funny because growing up we had very different interests. Andre’s a bit more

creative and I have more of a mathematical mind and that’s always been the case, we were always in separate classes and did separate subjects; we only came to work together when we came to Cirque at the age of 24. We were used to working individually as gymnasts so working as a duo was very challenging in the first few months.

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Andre: For the first half of the act we work on separate straps which are suspended in the air but we move in complete sync with each other so if Kevin moves I move etc. For the second part of the act we come together on one strap, it’s a sequence of strength and dance moves.

The routine involves great heights and we move at great speeds, we are both quite strong and flexible so we spent time coming up with quite a physical routine.

How dangerous is the routine?

Kevin: There is a degree of danger as we have no safety net but safety is the biggest priority at Cirque and they wouldn’t allow us to do anything that could possibly put us at risk. We do have special locks that hold if the straps aren’t working but we do take special care and we wouldn’t do anything stupid.

What do you think makes Cirque du Soleil so successful?

Kevin: I think the reason why it has been so successful is because the show is the actual star itself. In our show there are ten acts but there is not one act that is the star it’s the acts, with the costumes; the musicians and the set – it’s everything combined, the overall experience. We can remember when we saw our first ever Cirque show and it takes you out of this world, it’s a two hour show full of

enjoyment, fun, passion and escapism and that’s what makes it so special.

• In honour of its 25th anniversary, Cirque du Soleil will bring a London favourite – the awe-inspiring Varekai – to the Royal Albert Hall from January 5th, 2010.

Tickets are now on sale at

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 25 YEARS ON • Cirque du Soleil - French for circus of the sun - celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009. Based in Montreal, Canada, it was founded by two street performers Guy Laliberte and Daniel Gauthier in 1984.

• Tickets on sale now for performances starting 5 January 2010.

• Cirque du Soleil ticket line: 0845 501 5008 / Royal Albert Hall: 0207 838 3122

VAREKAI QUICK FACTS Premiered in: April, 2002 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Cities visited: 45 in 10 countries Number of spectators since April 2002: over 5 million people Number of countries represented in cast: 18

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• Cirque du Soleil is now a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment.

The company has more than 4,000 employees from over 40 different countries, including 1,000 performing artists. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to almost 90 million spectators in over 200 cities on five continents. In 2009, Cirque will present 20 shows simultaneously throughout the world.

www.cirquedusoleil.com

• On 30 September 2009 the billionaire founder Guy Laliberte officially became the first clown in space when he blasted off to International Space Station for Comic Relief.

Laliberté, 50, wanted to publicise the world’s growing shortage of clean water. The entertainer donned a bulbous

• The television documentary series ‘Cirque du Soleil Fire Within’ was filmed during the creation of Varekai and featured six performers from the show! It took the Emmy in 2003 in the category Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Alternative).

red clown nose before boarding the capsule and brought several of the novelty noses for his crewmates.

Laliberté spent 12 days in space and paid $35m (£22m) for his flight.

• The make-up created by Nathalie Gagné on Varekai is quite extensive, and it can take performers from 45 minutes to an hour and a half to put it on every day.

• Varekai travels with 71 trailers and 1,000 tons of equipment.

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Words: Zekra Rahman

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henever Bangladesh is the news, it’s almost always about its struggle to overcome poverty and natural disaster.

But one man who is trying to promote a positive image of the country is the famous Edinburgh-based Bangladeshi chef and businessman Tommy Miah. He is on a mission to make Bangladesh famous for its tea throughout the world with his new business venture which involves making a chain of 500 tea bars across the country over the next five years. Most of them will be managed by graduates of his vocational training school, the Tommy Miah Hospitality Management

TEA AT TOMMY’S Famous Bangladeshi chef Tommy Miah is making more than a cup of tea with his new business venture.

Institute. The Tea Bars will add pleasure and refinement to the joy of tea drinking in Bangladesh. Importantly, they will also contribute to the country’s economic development by creating up to 5,000 new jobs.

How did you come up with the idea for a Tea Bar? As there are not many skilled people in Bangla-

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desh, I have been running a training hospitality and management for the past five years. Maybe not everyone in my institute brilliant but there are a few who want to set up a business on their own. Setting up a tea bar is not very difficult and I also give them finance so it creates about eight to ten jobs. The first one is opening in December and I

have already got about ten clients who want to set up Tea Bars.

So your clients are the poor people of Bangladesh?

Yes. The trade has changed; they want to stay in Bangladesh. Not everyone wants to jump on a ship and come to this country. There are enough jobs in Bangladesh if you are trained and qualified. But if you look at the Tea stall on the corners of the street right now, they are unhygienic and I want to change that.

EVENTS So what kind of tea will you serve?

You have you masala teas, tea lattes, bubble teas and a range of other flavours.

It’s not just tea, there will healthy snacks and salads instead of fried samosas so they can live longer.

How does the market for tea in Bangladesh compare with the UK? Around 95 per cent of our tea produced in Bangladesh stays in Bangladesh and only five per cent gets exported. If you look at every household, we have tea in the morning and in the afternoon. If you multiply that there are about 25,000 outlets in Bangladesh from street to in-house so you can imagine how much tea is being made.

So how does the business model work?

I’m trying to tell the people that you can run a good clean hygienic business.

Say you want to take a franchise from me. you have to do a one month course with me. It’s not a lot; we are only charging around 80, 000 taka (£700) per year. If they want to take a franchise, they only pay one month and we only take a small retainer

monthly. We provide them with the skills to run their own good quality tea bars.

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ook at me.

I’m 50 but a lot of people don’t know that but I look after myself. In the morning I only eat fresh fruits and in the late afternoon I have my lunch.”

Is there a filtering process?

Yes, I have about 400 people working for me on this project with my institute (The Tommy Miah Hospitality Management Institute) and next year I’ll have about 500. I don’t want it to be for the rich, I’m aiming it at the poor people, so we just have to select the people carefully.

How do you keep healthy?

Look at me. I’m 50 but a lot of people don’t know that but I look after myself.

In the morning I only eat fresh fruits and in the late afternoon I have my lunch.

Normally Bangladeshi’s eat an hour before bed time but your stomach is full and you can’t digest it so what I do is have something three or four hours before I go to bed and I eat vegetables.

How will the tea bar be different to Starbucks and Costa?

They are selling coffee and we are selling tea so I have about 20-30 types of tea like masala tea, green tea, white tea, Darjeeling tea, all sorts of flavours.

Are your clients women as well?

This is what I am trying to encourage as it’s mainly always men. But the next time you come to my institute, you will see that I have about 30 per cent women learning to cook so

I’m encouraging women entrepreneurs. My first client will be a woman who runs a beauty parlour - she is very keen to take one on.

What’s the secret to making a good cup of tea?

It’s no secret, it’s simple.

Whether it’s making tea or cooking, you’ve got to enjoy it. There are thousands of chefs who all use the same spices but I enjoy what I do! So if it comes from the heart, you will make a good cup of tea.

How will your tea be priced?

It’s going to be very cheap.

If you buy tea for eight taka (7 pence) in the street, you pay ten (8 pence) taka inside so everyone can afford it.

Are you trying to promote a positive image of Bangladesh around the world?

Yep, that’s the logo ‘promoting positive Bangladesh’. If you want my concept, you have to carry that logo. If you look at the image of Bangladesh in the western world, it’s only ever floods and poverty, I’ve been trying to change this for the last five years.

What’s your long term plan?

To open around 500 tea bars in the next four to five years across Bangladesh.

I’ll open a few here but the idea is to get other people to take a franchise.

• The first Tea Bar will open in Syhlet on December 12.

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Image credit: Krishna Maroo

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Words: Sophia Jackson

Words: Sophia Jackson

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f you want some inspiration on where to go for alternative Christmas food delights, then Borough Market in south London is your destination.

Follow your nose as the hustle and bustle takes you on a journey of aromas and scents to tempt even the fussiest of palettes.

There’s cheese, bread, fish, meats, wine, vegetables, pates, warm cider, chocolates, cakes and plenty more delightful foodie treats.

A TASTE OF BOROUGH MARKET AT CHRISTMAS

Grab your warmest winter coat, your gloves and your scarf and head to London’s Borough Market for some yummy Christmas finds.

LIME picks out some of the best of Borough Market’s offerings: L’artisan du Chocolat Indulging in some good quality chocolate can have a wonderful effect. You couldn’t go wrong with a box of chocolate for a Christmas gift. If you want to be a bit more adventurous then how about some homemade chocolate spread for that chocoholic on your Christmas list?

Prices start from £2.00 for stocking fillers and £8.00 for a box of chocolates.

You’ve got someone on your list who has a sweet tooth but isn’t a big fan of chocolate, no problem,

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you could try the Amesha Sweets stall.

Here they sell delicious Middle Eastern delicacies, including variations of Baqlava. Prices start from £1.55 for 100g.

Christmas often makes us feel like donating to a special cause and you get the opportunity to do just that if you buy some Christmas cards from the Food Chain charity.

The Food Chain provides nutrition services and nutrition advice to men, women and children who are chronically sick as a result of HIV related illness.

EVENTS On a few Saturday’s over the Christmas period, they will be setting up home at Borough Market. You can buy a pack of their ‘Cattle are lowing’ cards and prices start from £3.75 for ten.

Visit foodchain.org.uk if you can’t make it down to Borough.

Borough Market reaches full capacity on a Saturday afternoon so arrive early or come prepared for the jostling that comes with any popular market.

It’s worth it though, as you’ll have crossed some names off your Christmas list, walked away with some special treats and a smug sense of happiness having supported the local food trade.

Ooh talking of food, again, as I mentioned before Borough Market is a great place to pick up some meat – sizzling or otherwise.

If all that shopping leaves you a bit peckish you could sample some of the mouthwatering freshly made venison or steak burgers, or prawn or tuna wraps.

Then keep your hands warm as you sip some, hot, spicy cider from the New Forest Cider stall. Despite the long, long queues, something I think is a good sign, it’s worth the wait.

Prices start from £1.50.

Although the amount of stalls offering mini samples of their food treasures as you wander by is enough to provide a light lunch as you pick up bite-sized chunks of the various offerings from the numerous food stalls.

Back to matters in hand, another chocolate store to visit is Dark Sugars.

Priding itself as being the only black-owned stall in Borough Market and having been there since the Market was opened eight-yearsago, Dark Sugars is ideal for picking up a last minute dessert for a Christmas dinner party.

Founder and marketer Paul Sutherland recommends the date, stem ginger and walnut cake as the perfect Christmas afters, saying: “What it doesn’t have in looks it makes up for in

available. Tickets for show (seated) and dance £19.99.

at 7pm when the Big Top will be transformed into the Palace of Grand Illusion.

Other fantastic new attractions, never before seen in the UK include the ‘Power Tower’, a 66m drop ride (not advised for those with a fear of heights), a massive new Christmas ‘Rollercoaster’, the ‘Black Hole’ ride - which twists and turns at breakneck speed in the pitch dark, a dinosaur-inspired ‘Ice Monster’ which is experienced from the inside out, a Xmas Pirates Adventure and much, much more. In addition for 2009, our free Father Christmas now resides in his very own Santa Land circled by the popular Santa Land Express and containing lots of rides & games for the little ones.

Time: 8.30pm The Troxy, 90 Commercial Road, London E1 0HX

Until 03 Jan, 2010

Ice Skating: Winter Wonderland Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will be extended to an enormous 20 acres this year. As well as the phenomenally popular Ice Skating Rink, 95.8 Capital FM’s Giant Wheel and ever growing German Christmas Market, for 2009, families can enjoy Zippo’s Christmas Circus in its very own heated big-top with a 45 minute show especially created for Winter Wonderland.

Older visitors can witness an hour long illusion show

Time: 10am – 10 pm Hyde Park, London

taste”. It’s £13.95 for a whole cake or £2.00 per slice.

They also do a deliciously rich, selection of handmade truffles or in Sutherland’s words, ‘sexy, sexy chocolate’.

Scrumptious as the chocolate is, it’s not going to be suitable for everyone’s taste buds. So, how about a wellchosen bottle of wine from the Cartwright Brothers Vintners stall?

These wine merchants are a

small, family-run firm who have also been resident at Borough Market right from the get go.

Market trader Stuart West recommends a good bottle of French claret as the perfect accompaniment to a traditional Christmas dinner.

He said: “Claret is complex and reacts well with the proteins in the meat.”

Info: www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

audience.

21 Jan

10th Annual Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards 2009 The awards celebrate the vigour and variety of Britain’s thriving dance culture. They are the only professional awards in the UK dedicated to dance. The nominations for the tenth anniversary reflect the successes of well established major companies and small, new companies like Ballet Black which receives two nominations, one for its outstanding company repertoire and the other for Outstanding Female Performance (Classical). The winners will be announced at the most prestigious ceremony in the dance calendar, which will take place in front of a VIP

Info: Borough Market opening times, Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday: 9am-4pm.

Paul Hamlyn Hall, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Info: www.nationaldanceawards.com

28 – 30 Jan

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is a three-day musical event showcasing unforgettable music on two stages, offers delicious Jamaican and international cuisine in a cosy and comfortable food court, and hosts crafts artisans from all over the island. Confirmed acts include Jennifer Hudson, Billy Ocean, The Whispers and Jon Secada.

Aqueduct at Rosehall, Montego Bay, Jamaica Info: www.jamaicajazzandblues.com

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The Lime restaurant review: Aquum

Words: Michelle Adabra

Lime rating:

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★★★

pen entering Aquum you’ll be greeted be a dazzling chandelier – which serves as a perfect metaphor for Aquum: modern, sophisticated and sumptuous. With its dark and rather sexy lighting, great use of space and hip, professional clientele – it’s clear to see why the bar/restaurant is so popular.

After looking over their impressive drinks menu, I settled on a Lychee and Peach Martini which was fresh, slightly

syrupy and totally divine, a perfect accompaniment to a diverse yet tasty modern European menu. I tucked into the rump steak served with a peppercorn sauce (or dauphinoise) alongside gorgeous thick, hand cut chips; I was impressed with the tenderness of the steak and the fluffy nature of the chips – yummy! For desert, spoil yourself with a choice of apple crumble, chocolate brownie amongst others accompanied with delicious vanilla ice cream.

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I however settled on the toffee pudding which was soft, spicy with hot toffee sauce – a perfect winter pud.

Situated on the ever popular Clapham High Street, Aquum is a great night for a group of friends or an ideal place for a romantic date.

• Aquum, 68-70 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UL Info: www.aquum.co.uk

MUSIC Lime’s Hot 2010 Sade

The legendary Sade will release her first album in 9 years on February 8th 2010.

Sade has sold over 50 million records worldwide and this new release is one of the most highly anticipated albums ever.

star next year, a cross into the mainstream looks very likely.

Jelluzz Janelle Monae

The quirky Janelle Monae is a real breath of fresh air; the Atlanta based singer caught the attention of Outkast’s Big Boi and made an appearance on the Idlewild soundtrack. Having wowed all with her debut release Metropolis – expect to see bigger and brighter things from the very colourful Miss Monae in 2010.

With his good looks, natural swagger and catchy tunes – it’s easy to see how Jelluz could follow in the footsteps of Master Shortie and Chipmunk. Definitely look out for this young man in 2010.

11 – 12 Dec YolanDA Brown Over the past few years she has had duets with Alexander O’Neal, Mica Paris, Omar, Soweto Kinch, Sway and Bashy to name a few. You don’t come across many people as extraordinary, and motivational, as YolanDa Brown, an award winning musician with 2 Masters Degrees and currently studying a PhD in Management Science.

She very probably runs on rocket fuel. Right now, she is everybody’s best kept secret, an industry buzzword. Pretty soon, YolanDa Brown will be instantly recognizable. She might just turn out to be a national treasure, this one. Watch this space. Come and experience YolanDa Brown at the Jazz Café with Full Live band and special guests with what is guaranteed to be another sell out show.

Time: 7pm Jazz Café, 5, Parkway, Camden, London, NW1 7PG Info: www.jazzcafelive.com

Don’t miss:

Corrine Bailey Rae

After the tragic death of her husband two years ago, the songstress took some much needed time off. Now she’s back and ready to share her beautiful voice with us all once again. Corrine will be releasing her new album The Sea early 2010.

Tinny (pronounced Tiny)

The Ghanaian rapper is hardly a new kid on the block – a huge rap star in Africa – Tinny came to the attention of the UK on the Cadbury’s Dairy Milk adverts. Having released the featured single Zingolo, which means ‘enjoy it’ in Ga on iTunes, expect to hear from the Ghanaian music

COMPETITION * WIN TICKETS * COMPETITION * WIN

Lime magazine has teamed up with the Jazz Café to offer you tickets to see YolanDA Brown on 11 December.

There are two pairs of tickets available. To enter, email competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘Yolanda’ in the subjecter header by 15 December, 2009.

After the success of her last album Shine, the west Londoner took some time out to record her forthcoming new album. We’ve heard that there are some great collobos coming from that project, so looking forward to that!

Lupe Fiasco

Estelle

Nest year will see the welcome return of our very own wonder girl Estelle.

Chicago native Lupe Fiasco has raised the bar in Hip hop since his emergence in the scene. His last album The Cool was one of the best Hip hop albums of 2008, so we were all a little

taken back when Fiasco announced that his next LP would be his third and final.

Lasers will be out next year, let’s hope this release is not his last.

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MUSIC

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OUL SURVIVOR

Words: Michelle Adabra

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his has been the year of comebacks and 2010 looks set to be the same with the return of one of the world’s biggest selling female artists, Toni Braxton.

The multi-platinum, six- time Grammy award winning songstress has sold 40 million records world wide and her second album Secrets (1996) was an international smash, delivering hit after hit, including Unbreak My Heart, How Could An Angel Break My Heart and You’re Making Me High. However despite the phenomenal success and critical acclaim there was another story taking place behind closed doors.

To say Toni Braxton has had her fair share of drama would be an understatement. In 1998 the multiplatinum singer filed for bankruptcy in a highly publicised case which saw her become tabloid fodder.

Later she would pull out of her 2006 headline Las Vegas show after a chest pain complaint and recently it was rumoured that the singer’s California house was up for foreclosure after missed mortgage payments.

But after a turbulent few years, the diva with the velvet voice has returned and it’s a new day. The songstress - who has a 7-year-old autistic son and is the spokesperson for charity Autism Speaks – is back fighting with an incredible new album Pulse.

The beautiful, witty and remarkable Toni Braxton spoke to Lime about her highly publicised bankruptcy, raising a son with autism, her music and why she’s

Despite the odds the soul diva returns bigger and better than ever before.

ready to take on the world!

So you’re back with a new single Yesterday and new album Pulse, tell us about the project.

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Yesterday is the first single to be taken from the album and I love the song. The remix also features Trey Songz who is a real talent.

I’m really happy with album

as a whole, I’ve put a lot into it and I hope people like it!

Your father is a pastor, how did he feel about your music in the beginning?

MUSIC Yes that’s right I’m a PK – preachers kid (laughs).

Actually he was ok I think the people in the church congregation were more bothered than he was. My father has always been supportive but when I was much younger it wasn’t ok to listen to secular music at all but I started singing when I was older; I was in college when I got signed so he was better about it.

Your bankruptcy was very messy and highly publicised at the time – what happened?

The bankruptcy was a good thing in a way as it allowed me to help other artists. For example my case was made public like that because I was at the pinnacle of my career but Usher, TLC, NSYNC were going through it but no one really knew – they only knew about me and TLC, so the girls tend to be made an example of. When you file bankruptcy it means all your contracts are null and void, the reason my case was made as public as it was is because that meant my music would be null and void, so the record company was fighting that. The second thing that a lot of people don’t know about is my royalty statement at that time was just under two thousand dollars. For 10 years I couldn’t talk about it because there was a gagging order but now my 10 years has passed and I can say what happened.

So imagine I’m on tour with UnBreak My Heart and I get my royalties statement and its one thousand and nine hundred plus dollars!

How did you feel?

I was surprised. I was in Germany at the time and my business manager called and when he told me I just didn’t believe him.

Whatever money the record

company pays, you have to pay it back – the product pays for itself.

How did you get through this period?

My peers, my family, my faith, my spirituality, friends I kept them close to me.

When you’re going through things you really know who your friends are so the others were weeded out immediately and I knew who my real friends were. I’m very aloof and I don’t have a lot of friends purposely.

Were you given advice on the music business in the early part of your career?

I used to say that artists should know about their contracts but people tell you if you’re gonna be a big star than you need to be with a major label. Now the label tells you this is your profit and this is what you make and everyone signs this contract. Unfortunately I had two big albums the first …and Secrets which was even bigger but I with the same contract, we tried to renegotiate but it wasn’t half way fair so I was forced to file for bankruptcy.

How did you feel about having such a private matter out in the public domain like that?

Yes it is a very private matter but I was to be made an example of. My situation went to congress because they wanted all artists who file for bankruptcy in the future to have rights.

As it was when you file bankruptcy all contracts are made null and void except recording artists so my case was to be made the example.

Did all of this take a big toll on your health?

Yes over a period of time I think it did. I think going through the court thing and then going through getting

out of my deal with Blackground and then the stress of my son having autism, it really did beat my body up a little bit and then that’s when I got ill last year.

Was that experience the dark side of fame for you?

Probably yes that was the dark side but right now my husband and I are

‘I

was to be made an example of. My situation went to congress because they wanted all ists who file for bankruptcy in the future to have rights.’

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separated so it’s dark once again. We’re fine, we’re friends and it’s amicable; we’re just trying to raise our kids together without actually being together and it’s new, it’s only been six weeks.

How did you feel when you heard about the death of Michael Jackson?

Gosh it was very surreal to me, I heard about his passing before the press did because I’m with AEG and so was Michael Jackson.

When I found out I didn’t believe it because I’m a huge fan. I remember when I first met him; he came over to me which was a really big deal. We were at a charity ball and he came over to me and said, ‘Toni Braxton oh my God I love you, your voice is so incredible, so androgynous – it’s

so unique. Breathe Again is my favourite song, let’s take a picture together.’ Of course I was like, ‘it’s Michael Jackson!’ Years later he called me on my phone and introduced himself but I was like, ‘yeah right please like that’s Michael Jackson’ and put down the phone! Then his assistant called and was like, ‘no seriously Toni - it’s Michael Jackson’, when he called back I was like ‘Michael I’m so, so sorry’ and he said: ‘everyone does that, I’m used to it!’

Your son has autism, has it been challenging raising a child with special needs?

I am a full time mum and I love being a mother, it’s the best job in the world but you do need a lot of patience, it can be challenging having a special needs child but he’s lovely. He’s doing well because we found out really early we were able to get him into itemised programmes, so he’s talking and he’s much more social.

I kind of stumbled into become the spokesperson for Autism Speaks, I was researching and trying to find out more about my son when someone from the charity called me up.

Is it true that you can play the piano? Do you play on any of your own tracks?

Yeah I play on a lot of my tracks if you look at the credits it will say my name on piano or on additional keyboard. I’ve been playing the piano since I was 12 and I always play when I’m on tour. So the die-hard fans that come to the shows know I play but at first people didn’t know; I remember reading a review which said Toni Braxton faux played her way through How Could An Angel Break My Heart.

• Pulse is out 22 February 2010.

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MUSIC Time: 2pm – 5pm Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA Info: www.richmix.org.uk

06 Dec 12 Dec Lowkey Lowkey is an award-winning rapper, poet, playwright and political activist. Having gained huge acclaim from the hip-hop press he has gone on to impress critics on Radio 4 and challenge mainstream stereotypes of Hip-hop artists. He has attracted a large fan base and much critical acclaim since the release of his Key to the Game mix CD series, winning awards for Best Newcomer 2005 at the Lyric Pad Hip Hop Awards and in Undercover Magazine. He is also a member of rap group Poisonous Poets. Lowkey entered the Sunrise Poetry Slam at the Big Chill Festival 2008 and was named the winner defeating 15 other poets.

In 2008 Lowkey joined Indie super group Mongrel alongside members of the Arctic Monkies and Babyshambles. Mongrel were the first UK group to give their debut album away free with a national newspaper when they released ‘Better than Heavy’ in the Independent in February 2009.

Time: 8pm Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA Info: 020 7613 7498

Every Sunday until 27 Dec

In the Mix with Soweto Kinch Soweto Kinch returns to the Rich Mix bar, taking jazz to the next level with a selection of guest artists and performers including Femi Temowo and Shabaka Hutchings.

UK SoulJam Christmas and UK Gospel Special A celebration of UK soul featuring the best established and new UK soul talent every month ft. the lavish 16 piece CK Gospel Choir who brought the house down on last years Christmas special. Also live is UK soul/gospel favourite Jaz Ellington, UK Soul and r&b sensation Elisha Laverne who’s worked with everyone from Maxi Priest to King St Sounds. Another varied, diverse and talented array of all live UK talent awaits you. With resident DJ’s Paul Aaaron and DJ Kay.

Time: 7pm – 1am Jazz Café 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 Info: keepthefaithful@gmail.com

COMPETITION * WIN TICKETS * COMPETITION * WIN 28 – 31 Dec

ROY AYERS + DJ Ralph Tee (Jazz fm) Roy Ayers could very well be the best jazz/R&B artist you don’t know.

In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, he has produced a string of soul and funk classics, like “We Live in Brooklyn Baby” and “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician in hip-hop, after James Brown. You may have heard snippets of his music in songs by 50 Cent protégé Tony Yayo (“Fake Love”) or A Tribe Called Quest (“Bonita Applebum”). But while the exposure of his extensive catalogue is enough to boost any man’s ego, the 68-year-old Ayers remains humble and busy. Just last year, Ayers and Kanye West were enlisted to produce “In the Mood” a modish jazz cut off Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli’s seminal CD Eardrum, and Ayers continues to tour and work on an album due to drop in 2009, which he says may feature the exhilarating, highly underrated jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater. Meanwhile, Verve has reissued three of his albums from the 1970s, which highlight some of his best work.

Music news

Time: 7pm Jazz Café, 5, Parkway, Camden, London, NW1 7PG Info: www.jazzcafelive.com

Part two of Erykah Badu’ album trilogy ‘Nu Amerykah’ is set to be released in February, 2010. The album will be called ‘Return of The Ankh”. Erykah is in the studio right now finishing off singles for the album the first of which “Jump Up In The Air And Stay There” is out this month.

Lime magazine has teamed up with the Jazz Café to offer you tickets to see Roy Ayres on 29 December. There are two pairs of tickets available.

To enter, email: competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘Roy Ayres’ in the subject header by 15 December, 2009.

Erykah Badu’s new album is almost here

24 – 26 Jan, 2010

Latin Music USA Two specially-curated concerts with guests celebrating the incredible story of Latin music in the USA, complementing BBC Four’s documentary series.

Featuring a myriad of musical styles from the 1930s

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onwards, including mambo, cha cha, Latin jazz, salsa and beyond. Plus an exploration of the Mexican/Chicano borderline traditions such as ranchero, norteno and corridos.

Info: www.barbican.org.uk

Coming soon...

13 Feb 2010 JLS

HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London

Info: www.jlsofficial.com

25 – 28 April, 2010

Whitney Houston Whitney is adding more dates to her highly anticipated tour due to popular demand. This is her first major tour in more than 11 years. The concerts will be the must see shows of this decade as she returns to the stage to perform classic hits alongside her latest songs.

MUSIC The Lime gig review: Maxwell, 15 November, 2009 Brixton Academy Words: Michelle Adabra Lime Rating:★★★★★

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sweltering Brixton Academy played host to soul singer Maxwell’s second London date and what a musical extravaganza it was!

Having been absent for seven years, many speculated if he would ever return to the stage, however the now afro-less crooner is back and sounding like he never left.

Clearly loving every second on stage, he delivered classic after classic with seemingly minimal effort, his clear falsetto vocal sent the audience (particularly the ladies) into frenzy. He shone on This Woman’s Work, Fortunate, Cops Come Knocking and a divine rendition of Al Green’s

classic, Simply Beautiful.

Using the full measure of the stage, he danced without abandon and filled the intervals with warm thank yous to the audience and rather salacious jokes – the ladies weren’t complaining and the stage was soon littered with lacy panties. His new material sounds like classic Maxwell, just slightly matured and one of the show’s highlights was an exquisite performance of Pretty Wings which is taken off the current album BLACKsummer’s night. To conclude: the Brooklyn born singer is like the finest of wines – he just gets better and better with time. Borrow, beg, steal to get tickets for his 2010 dates.

Lime’s Hot 2010 Emeli Sande

You may recognise 22-yearold Emeli’s sweet tones from Chipmunk’s hit single Diamond Rings, which she also co-wrote. Indeed the talented singer/song-

writer has already written for Cheryl Cole and has inked a publishing deal with EMI whilst (pause for breath) studying for a medical degree! The Scottish songstress shone during her performance at this year’s MOBOs and judging from her powerhouse vocals, she’s certain to have her own chart success next year. Lime predicts very big things, watch this space…

Drake

Yes we know he’s already hot! However the Canadian

McLean

Having wooed us all with the smooth, bitter sweet tones of his hit single Broken, the velvety voiced McLean is set to release his debut album early 2010. If you haven’t already - check him out live, Lime strongly recommends! rapper is yet to release his hotly anticipated debut LP and we know it’s gonna be huge! So pre-order your copy of Thank Me Later now!

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MUSIC

Words: Audrey Brown

SIMPLY ADDICTIVE Heating up the UK dance scene T

he UK’s hottest sexy duo Addictive are back with the phenomenal pop and electro infused new single ‘Domino Effect’ - recorded and mixed by Grammy Award Winner Simon Gogerly who has worked with the likes of Gwen Stefani and U2.

Additive’s debut single, the T2 produced ‘Gonna Be Mine’, was a bass-line banger and a colossal club hit when it was released in 2008, propelling the sexy twosome into one of the UK’s hottest dance acts.

Lime caught up with the east London based duo, Aisha Stuart, 23 and Louise Began, 21 to talk about X-Factor, writing songs and conquering America.

What is your new single ‘Domino Effect’ about (and when was the release date)?

Louise: Our new single Domino Effect is basically about falling for someone and the domino effect is the metaphor for this – it’s a feel good track, very vibrant and sexy too. It had a soft release on the 19th October and is available on iTunes.

You recently went to New York, visited radio stations and the Billboards to promote your new single ‘Domino Effect’ what was that like and how was the single received?

Aisha: It was received really well and they are really keen to hear our finished album! I

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think they were impressed by our vocals, we sang live at each radio station because it’s really important that people recognise we can actually sing.

Is conquering America a part of the Addictive plans for the future?

Aisha: I’d like us to be successful worldwide; well that’s the dream anyway!

Louise: Conquering America is definitely part of the plan for us in the near future, but we got to do it on home soil first! I just want everyone to hear us sing and see us perform and just share our music with the people.

Your debut single ‘Gonna

Be Mine’ released in 2008 made it to the top 40 in the UK charts and was a huge number one hit on MTV Base, how did you feel about that success?

Aisha: It was a great feeling and I think it opened up a lot of doors for us. I think the best part of it was when we had PA’s people singing your song whilst you perform is the best feeling and that’s when I realised I was actually living my dreams.

What differentiates you from other female acts in the industry?

Louise: I think what differentiates Addictive from other female artists in the UK is that we are real vocalists with

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big voices and that’s not always the case for groups as such. We write all our own material and address subjects we feel strongly about - being real is always important.

What can we expect from your debut album when it’s released in the spring of 2010?

Aisha: We recorded half our album in Atlanta and New Yorkworked with producers that have worked on Rihanna’s new album, Destiny’s Child, and Anita Baker. We worked with Right Trax – a new production team signed to Kanye West. Back home with Andy Chatterley who’s got credits on Missy and Kyane’s albums and Tom Kent who is a big producer in the dance scene. I think our album is very diverse and universal.

Who have you collaborated with on the album and what artists or acts would you most like to collaborate with?

Louise: We haven’t done any collaboration for this album, however we have a lot of remixes done for ‘Domino Effect’ and collaborated with some great producers and MC’s too, for example Ghetts. I would love to collaborate with Daniel Merriweather as I think his vocals are excellent and I

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e love heels, sequins and anything sexy!’ just love his music, maybe chipmunk too.

Your single ‘Domino Effect’ has already had rave reviews in the national press and magazines – what is happening next for you?

Louise: Since the great feedback from ‘Domino Effect’ we are doing lots of performances (‘BBC Maida Vale Sessions for 1 Xtra’) and interviews but also recording more material and just keeping the ball rolling.

Louise, you beat Leona Lewis in the UK Unsigned singing contest coming first place at just 13, do you think had Addictive entered X-factor it might have propelled you into the music elites quicker?

Yes I did beat Leona Lewis in a singing competition. I think when you enter X Factor it gives anyone instant exposure that all artists need but I personally think to have real success and be respected as a real artist you’re better off not going on there.

Aisha, your sister Shanna Goodhead was heavily tipped as a sure winner at the beginning of 2009’s X-Factor auditions after singing Eva Cassidy’s ‘Songbird’ but didn’t make the cut in the end – do you think the judges made the wrong decision?

Aisha: I think they made the wrong decision, Shanna has an amazing voice and a beautiful spirit, I’m not saying that because she is my sister.

Everything happens for a reason she is not meant to be in the show this year - after all the shock eliminations I can see why.

Your video for Domino Effect is very sexy and sassy is that how you would describe your fashion sense?

Louise: I think ‘Domino Effect’ definitely reflects our fashion sense. We love heels,

sequins and anything sexy.

You’ve seen the video right?

One of your singles on the album is ‘Imagine’ which talks about the pressures on women and girls to be slim and a size zero, what are your views about that?

‘Imagine’ tackles issues with body image, this is something personal to us as the majority of females feel that pressure to look a certain way and as an artist these pressures can sometimes be worse.

What impact would you like to make on the music industry?

Louise: I want the industry to recognise us for the artists that we are-we work so hard on our vocals, performance, song writing and image and we want to represent for the females and hopefully be great role models.

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Lime Reviews Album review: Leona Lewis Echo

Words: Catherine Smiles

Lime rating: ★ ★ ★

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As I returned to the country from my holiday to a land far far away, I hailed a taxi home from th airport and the first song I heard through the radio was called ‘Happy’ the first single off the 2nd album from the X factor winner who really got the phenomenon underway, Leona Lewis. It was the lead single from sophomore effort ‘Echo’ and with her ever so angelic voice and a corker of a song, I was unofficially welcomed back home. Following up her 6 million plus selling debut album ‘Spirit’ this highly anticipated 2nd album will no doubt take Leona to the next level in her musical legacy. So after a year of flying back and forth to LA, sharing stages with Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey, being styled by Vivienne Westwood and being undeservedly attacked by a fan who perhaps loved her a little too much, has Leona somehow taken all that life experience and become a better recording Artist? The answer is YES. Echo is a really impressive effort from the 24 year old hackney native; she has clearly evolved and continues to master her craft which is of course, her voice. There’s dance, rock, pop, there is an even an Arabic flavoured song and to top it off a nice R&B number co-written and featuring Mr Timberlake himself. Don’t worry there is heaps of nice slow ballads with plenty of those Leonaisms we love so much.

Tracks to take note of: Don’t let me down, Lost then found feat One Republic, Brave

Album review: Foo Fighters – Greatest Hits Words: Hannah Cook

Lime rating: ★ ★ ★

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Filling stadiums around the world, sharing a stage with rock gods Led Zeppelin, and producing some of the most creative videos in recent years, it’s undeniable that the Foo Fighters are one of the biggest and most successful bands of our time. This week saw the release of their much anticipated Greatest Hits, and if ever a band were made for such an album, it’s the Foos. Over their 6 album back catalogue, alongside the super-hits, they’ve been guilty of the odd filler track, and taking the cream of this repertoire provides an exhilarating, hour and a half of pure rock and roll, climaxing perfectly with unflinchingly beautiful acoustic version of Everlong, and new single Wheels, which holds its own nicely amongst the classics. Like all greatest hits albums, however, it does fail in showing the true breadth of the band, so if you like what you hear here, go treat yourself to The Colour and the Shape for Christmas.

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Lime Reviews for the up and coming festive period.

Album review: Harry Connick, Jr: Your Songs

Words: Rachel Duchnowski

Lime rating: * * * The dulcet tones of Mr Connick, Jr. reign again in what is an easy album to listen to, providing you with a compilation of familiar big band songs. This time round Connick is teaming up with the legendary Clive Davis, of Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys fame, allowing Connick to focus primarily on the orchestration and arrangement of the songs selected

by Davis. The result being a more light and mellow sounding album, taking you back to the golden years of big bands and smoky clubs. The album opens with “All The Way”, with hints of subtle horns and smooth strings making way for tenor saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis. Moving onto a more honky-tonk jazz version of Elton John’s “Your Song”, and ending with the bonus track of “And I Love Her” with Carl Bruni which is surprisingly well collaborated. This album offers a more easy listening but yet poppy approach to our old favourites, an ideal buy

Book review: Black Shoes by Michael Obiora Words: Michelle Adabra

Lime rating: * * *

Daniel Martins the 25-year-old protagonist of Black Shoes is a very troubled man, despite wealth, success and the love of a good woman Daniel finds himself trapped in Bermuda triangle of questioned identity, negative stereotypes and unfaithfulness, why you may ask? Well Daniel is black and determined not to be taken for a ride by anyone - even if that means dire consequences for his future. It’s surprising that Black Shoes is Obiora’s first novel as he probes and wrestles with Daniel’s character like someone who has been writing for years. Obiora reveals a complicated, layered and three dimensional character in Daniel. You begin to question if he really is a victim of racism, stereotypes, ignorance and numerous failed institutions or is he simply a spoilt, big baby who refuses to take responsibility for his actions, hmm you decide. A morality tale, with more than a ring of truth to it for modern Britain – this is a great start for the actor/ author.

Info: www.troubador.co.uk/matador

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TEBBS Second Chances – The Sierra Leone Experience TEBBS Second Chances founder, Fiona Luke shares experience on the organisation’s first stationery drive.

Words: Fiona Luke

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ell, when I started this project in December 2008, in my head all I was doing was sending stationery to some children in Freetown Sierra Leone.

What I didn’t realise was that it would end up being much bigger than that.

I chose Freetown because I thought it will be easier for me to handle. You know, just send a few items over.

Easy. Piece of cake. Let’s just say that if God had shown me the whole picture, I would have said no thank you; maybe another time.

I went there on holiday in December 2008, not really knowing why I was going (because none of my friends were going) but somehow I knew that I had to. A friend of mine actually nicknamed me ‘Billy No Mates’, because of how desperate I was to find someone who was travelling to Sierra Leone at the same time that I could hang out with.

My first challenge was to find the schools, but I needn’t have worried because God handed them to me on a plate. As soon as I met the children at the two schools that I chose, I knew it was the right thing … although I was still ‘kicking and screaming’ and very apprehensive; I convinced people that I was simply doing some investigation for someone I knew who was thinking of doing a project.

I returned to London in January 2009 with all the information I needed, but didn’t have a clue how to

go about getting the project ‘out there’. The journey had now well and truly begun:• First, it started with setting up the project, choosing the right logo, proofing the flyers and wondering how the website would be done and by who. I must say, God

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ne of the scariest parts for me was going on Colourful radio to talk about the project. I couldn’t sleep for days. I kept on thinking about the types of questions I would be asked and the fact that I may not be able to answer them. But in the end it turned out well.” has sent the right people into my life at the right time.

• Second, there was Sophia Jackson who took the vision to the next level with her professionalism.

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• Then came Basil Lumsden, the best website designer ever.

• Along came Richard who caught the vision and interpreted it through the logo and flyer.

• Katrina then introduced me to her brother who blessed me with so many wonderful reading books way beyond anything I could have imagined.

• Then came Martyn, Dion and Yvonne Garcia with their constant support and encouragement.

• And finally, Denise with her eye for detail.

Telling my family was the hardest part for me. I so wanted them to approve of what I was doing, especially my brothers.

The first person I shared the vision with was the Bishop at my church, then

that same evening I called a family meeting and told my family. My mother and my brother Stephen were very happy, my mother because I named the project after her mother and Stephen well because I am his little sister.

I was always apprehensive about whether or not I could do it, especially during the times when there weren’t any donations coming in and I had to think of ways to remind people to donate

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I think one of the scariest of parts for me during this whole thing was when Sophia arranged for me to appear on Colourful radio to talk about the project. I couldn’t sleep for days. I kept on thinking about the types of questions I would be asked and the fact that I may not be able to answer them. But in the end it turned out well.

I have learnt so much in these past months e.g. I now know my ‘jpeg’ from my ‘pdf’ and about doublesided gloss finish flyers, one or two colour; single or double-sided bags and

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hen I saw the happiness on the faces of the children I was blown away and it made all the anxiety, self-doubt and sleepless nights I had worthwhile. I thank God I was able to experience it and survive.” t-shirt printing.

I now appreciate the time and cost of these things and will think twice in the future when I’m misusing the plastic bags at the local supermarket.

I was very apprehensive in the final week of the project, looking for some kind of affirmation and approval from my family. I was so afraid

TEBBS Second Chances 2010

About Hi-Lance International School The school was founded by Mr Sebestine Hi-Lance. The vision to start a school came about when he met a group of children playing by a bridge in the Kingtom area where he lived, who should have been in school at that particular time of the day.

He started to hold small classes under a tree and before he knew it, the number of children had grown to the point where it became impractical for him to continue in that fashion.

Hi-Lance School was opened on October 1st, 2003 in a small building with 30 students. They have now been evicted from that building.

Current status The school is located in New Street, 7up, Kingtom with 200 students in attendance.

The entire school is run in a cramped building with just three rooms, where three or more classes are held in each room with partitions to separate the classes.

In 2007, Hi-Lance began to enter their students for the NPC exams (National Primary School Exams) and they have consistently achieved outstanding results. The highest pass mark for the school has continued to rise each year and is now just a few marks below the highest national pass mark.

Other facts • Number of Students = 200 (this is subject to change in the new school year in September 2010).

• Number of Teachers = 9 • Number of Nannies = 1 • Number of Classes = 9

that the project would not be a success, but it was.

When I saw the happiness on the faces of the children I was blown away and it made all the anxiety, selfdoubt and sleepless nights I had worthwhile. I thank God I was able to experi-

ence it and survive.

This time, the school we are aiming to help is called Hi-Lance International School, based in Kingtom, Freetown. We are aiming to bring the same smile to the faces of these children.

EXAM RESULTS SO FAR: Years

2007 2008 2009

• Subjects taught at the school include English, Maths, French, Science and Social Studies.

• Fees for the School: 3yrs to 6yrs old pay 40,000 Leones; 7yrs to 11yrs old pay 60,000 Leones • Exchange rate @ 25th

No: Of Student From Hi-Lance

7 12 17

Pass Mark From Hi-Lance

Pass Mark From Hi-Lance

Highest

Lowest

330 338 345

September 2009 (the date we visited the school) was 6200 Leones to £1

Current restraints

Trying to get school fees from the parents of the children attending the school in order to pay their teachers.

Types of help needed

280 270 240

National Highest Pass Mark

378 375 368

Building materials are needed for the new building and also stationery items for the children and the school.

Info: www.tebbssc.com Lime magazine is proud to support Tebbs Second Chances

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COMMUNITY LIME LOVES THE GIVING SEASON Traditional Puppet (red) These painted wooden puppets are inspired by the V&A’s collection of early 20th century ‘Kaputhli’, (puppets), from Rajasthan, India.

Price: £25 Info: www.vandashop.com

Kimono Girl Purse (Assorted) These cute clip purses are ideal for those with a passion for textiles and craft.

Price: £7 Info: www.vandashop.com

Clothkitty Doll (Kiki - Black Hair) Make your own Clothkitty ‘Kiki’ Doll from ClothKits, who feature in the Top to Toe exhibition at the Museum of Childhood.

Includes all you need to make a gorgeous dolly in an easy to sew format.

Price: £20 Info: www.vandashop.com

03 Dec

Branding Obama in association with the National Black

Women’s Network How did a little known senator become President of the

United States?

Did branding have anything to do with it? How was a sceptical US public drawn into the Obama campaign?

Why did some women switch from supporting Hillary?

Who is this guy anyway?

Presentations from Rita Clifton – Interbrand; Maura Donlan, GMMB (Obama Campaign). Chaired by Baroness Scott of Needham Market Time: 6pm registration; 6.30pm presentations Interbrand, 85 Strand, London WC2R 0DW Info: www.womeninpublicpolicy.org/events

05 Dec

The Wave promises to be the biggest climate change demonstration ever in the UK. Oxfam supporters will join tens of thousands of others to ask world leaders to deliver the fair global climate deal the world needs at their summit in Copenhagen in December.

Time: 12pm Info: www.the-wave-org.uk

COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION* Board Game: Britain’s Got Talent

You’ll have endless fun with the ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ electronic board game from Drumond Park. Take up to ten ‘Contestants’ who are willing to let go, be a bit crazy – and let’s face it, not take things too seriously. Add 300 different - and mostly very easy - ‘Talent Challenges’ and a pile of brilliantly helpful props… Then each of you performs one of the many wacky challenges in front of the others. Can you last the distance before, just like the TV show, you get voted off with 3 strikes on the X-rating electronic timer – which also keeps score. The little ones, teens and twenties, parents, uncles, aunts and even grandparents can all have a go – so come on, what’s stopping you?

Price: £19.99 Info: www.drumondpark.com

Lime has teamed up with Drumond Park to offer one reader the chance to win this great board game. All you have to do is answer this question: What dance group won the 2009 BGT show?

Email your answer to competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘BGT’ in the email subject

by December 15, 2009.

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Please meet us on the pedestrianised South Molton Street, London, W1K between 11.45am and 12pm.

We will be joining the start of the march at 12.15.

06 Dec

Something About Mary – Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal Fundraising Concert: Tribute to Louisa Mark – a Queen of Lovers Rock Featuring Queens of Lovers Rock; Curtis Walker; Rachel Hylton; Peter Hunningale; Musical Youth; Light of the World and YolanDA Brown.

Time: 7.30pm 02 Shepherds’ Bush Empire, London W12 Info: www.maryseacoleappeal.org.uk

COMMUNITY NEWS Roger Robinson Wins The People’s Book Prize Roger Robinson is the brand new winner of The People’s Book Prize with Suckle which was published by Waterways Books this summer. Suckle is Roger’s current autobiographical poetry collection and a moving series of colourful poems drawing on Robinson’s significant memories, his upbringing in Trinidad and more.

The People’s Book Prize is a national competition aimed at discovering talented authors. Info:

www.peoplesbookprize. com

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amilies for Children is one of the longest established and most well respected fostering agencies in the country.

We have been operating successfully for over twenty years and as one of the very first independent agencies understand how crucial it is to provide first class support to carers if they are to offer safe, caring and successful placements for children and young people.

The agency was set up by a small group of foster carers, social workers and teachers who wanted to make a positive and lasting difference. The original founders still play key roles in the organisation, ensuring the highest standards of support, care and opportunity for children, young people, foster carers and staff. We remain a truly independent agency which means that best outcomes for children, a top quality service for carers and careful matching remain our priorities.

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We are happy to answer any questions you may have and will also send

you one of our information packs which contains a Guide to Fostering DVD. ‘To have made such a big difference in such a small way has to the most rewarding thing I have ever done’

• 24 hour support from your local team who know you, your family and the young people you are looking after.

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This includes an allowance of up to £400 per week for each child or young person in placement.

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• Advice and guidance on all fostering related matters.

• Membership of the fostering network.

• An active participation group for all children associated with Families for Children offering activities

This year we will be gifting stationery items and reading books to the children at Hi-Lance School Kingtom, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Also working with Louminati Youth Leadership Foundation at The Fattah Rahman Manicipal School in Freetown.

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GIVE BACK

Rapper Fat Joe speaks on giving back and the importance of voting

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oseph Cartagena also known as rapper Fat Joe has long been at the forefront of the US rap scene – with hit records and several collaborations under his belt – the Bronx born rapper returned this year with his highly anticipated ninth album (J.O.S.E 2) Jealous Ones Still Envy.

Having sold over 2.5 million albums, when he’s not crafting chart topping hits or discovering hot new artists, Fat Joe the entertainer also doubles as Joseph the husband, father and charity spokesperson.

His family bonds have influenced his philanthropic efforts to better American youths and his fan base.

In 2004, Fat Joe became a strong advocate for Voto Latino, an organisation cofounded by Latino actress Rosario Dawson to encour-

Words: Audrey Brown age Latinos to vote.

Voto Latino was considered one of many viral approaches that contributed to Barack Obama’s presidential victory, as overwhelmingly 66 per cent of registered Hispanic voters supported Barack Obama.

LIME caught up with Fat Joe to talk about his new album, healthy eating and how charitable work changed his life.

The New Album ‘J.O.S.E 2’ is a follow up to the critically acclaimed platinum selling album J.O.S.E. What can your fans expect this time round?

Just good music man. I try to grow and elevate in my music. I got them shoot up, bang, bang joints that everyone knows Joe for.

Basically, however I felt that day in the studio is how and

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what I recorded; whatever felt right.

Since 2004 you’ve been a strong advocate for Voto Latino. How does it feel as a Latino American to have Barack Obama as your president?

You know I love Barack Obama. I feel that Latino and black communities are viewed as the same; we are overcoming the same obstacles in the ghettos of America. I feel like

Barack Obama winning is just as good as a Latino winning. He comes from Chicago and knows what life is about and what your everyday people need.

Is you charity/community work important you?

Whenever we can give back and do something for the community to inspire kids, it’s a great feeling.

When I was growing up, nobody could give me anything, so giving computers

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make no bullsh*t, ‘cause he loves sneakers.

How do you juggle the music business with your family life?

I’m presently with my son as I do this interview. You know, I’m a regular parent – so I ask him questions about school and when he acts up I got to deal with him. I got to watch my kids when my wife has a doctor’s appointment – you know like any other parent and family. It’s hard to be away from my kids, my biggest shows are Christmas and New Years, and that’s definitely a time when everyone wants to be with their families.

Are you health conscious - do you work out?

Right now I just ate some whole-wheat noodles! Yeah, I’m conscious of foods I eat and yeah I work out – just finished before this call. to kids whose parents can’t afford to or giving them the opportunity to see both their parents that are locked up in jail – whatever we can do to make these kids coming up, smile and appreciate life – it’s all good.

What inspired you to collaborate with ‘Protégé’ to produce a line of designer sneakers?

Everybody knows that Fat Joe loves sneakers and is a sneaker guru. I always

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hatever we can do to make these kids coming up, smile and appreciate life – it’s all good.’

wanted to make a line of sneakers and since ‘Protégé’ has the ‘give back’ concept, it was something I had to do. Especially with the bad economic times,

not only is this line more affordable to parents, but also even kids can afford to buy the sneakers themselves for only $30. And everyone knows that Joey ain’t gone

What are your opinions on the current hip-hop scene and what direction do think it is going in?

I think hip hop is headed in a great direction, for New York especially, because all kinds of new rappers are dropping albums all the time. As long as it doesn’t get too stupid I love all hip hop. I mean the prime time of hip hop from early 90’s and late 80’s is my heart, but I really do love all hip hop.

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THE ULTIMATE GIFT A FAMILY.

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s the year draws towards its end, for many of us our thoughts start to turn to Christmas and regardless of whether or not we are religious, its often planning for the family gatherings and celebrations that become the focus of the forthcoming month.

It’s often the time when special efforts are made to catch up with family members and other people in our social networks who we may not have seen for some time.

Last month, The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) took the lead in setting the agenda for National Adoption Week, which aims to highlight the need for more people to come forward to adopt.

This years theme aimed to make people aware that the children who wait longest tend to be older children, children with disabilities, brothers and sisters, and children from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Most alarming is the fact that across the nation it is the black and mixed-race children who are over-represented in the group of those who wait.

Ealing Council’s ‘Positive Futures’ campaign asks “Can you turn a negative into a positive?” and points out “that it’s not all about the biology, it’s about the chemistry between you and your child”.

The event which took place in the Docklands on November 23rd, aimed to give people some insight into the adoption process, dispel some of the myths which often prevent people from coming forward, such as concerns about finance, marital status and housing. Representatives

Culture, word sound artist, facilitator and performer entertains the audience at the Positive Futures event from BAAF, Adoption UK together with adopters, a young person who had been adopted were all on hand to share their knowledge and experiences.

For those of you who missed the event but would like to find out more about adopting a child or group of siblings we would love to hear from you. We have an Information Session taking place on December 7th 2009 and also every month throughout

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Imagine how it might feel to a child to wait, wait for news of a family who might want to love them, take them into their home and be their family…forever. Imagine that you can change a negative into a positive.

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COMEDY Lime’s Hot 2010: Travis Jay

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just stepped onto the comedy circuit, and I’m having a great time. This is a lot of fun, I feel like I’m at home on stage.

Some people I’ve admired over the years are Dave Chappelle, Bernie Mac, Katt Williams, and Richard Pryor.

in the UK - and now she’s taking the US by storm too. Hailing from London via Nigeria, Gina began her career as a lift engineer

05 Dec

Mirth Control Comedy bill kicking off with Nicholas Marshall, fresh from success at the Edinburgh Festival. Next up is the UK’s only Somali comic, the sensational Prince Abdi.

Headliner is hip hop impressionist Toju. Hosted by Lateef Lovejoy, comedian and actor in Hollywood films, British TV and in the UK’s best comedy clubs.

Time: 8pm Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA Info: www.richmix.org.uk

Don’t Miss

10 – 11 Dec

Gina Yashere Gina’s returning to Deptford after a string of sell-out shows at the Albany over the years - book your tickets early. Her bombastic delivery, infectious personality and cheeky observations have wowed audiences

before branching out into stand-up. She’s now one of the most highly sought after comics in the country, hosting the MOBO Awards and making numerous appearances on TV, radio and the big screen.

The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG Info: 020 8692 4446

11 Dec

Real McCoy Christmas Comedy Jam with Felix Dexter and Dancehall queen Dibbi Featuring Real McCoy favourite’s, Nathaniel the Cabbie and London Underground’s Inspector Samuel Benjimen and special guests the award-winning Slim and triple awardwinning Glenda Jaxson and after – party with Mr B da big chess man (Station fm) and ‘Dr Dre’ Thompson Choice fm. DVD give

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Boys Will Be Boys: i-eX Gaming Chair Get your man comfortable this Christmas with the perfect entertainment accessory: the i-eX gaming chair. Designed to offer man-sized gaming comfort with mammoth proportions and edgy style, the only draw back will be getting him out of the chair! It is sold on the i-eX website www.iexgaming.com for £99.99. It is also is exclusively stocked at www. beanbagbazaar.co.uk.

aways courtesy of KUSH ‘I Love Film’ promotions; sumptuous Caribbean food available on the night by Caribeo caterers.

Time: 8pm – 2am Kensington Town Hall, Horton Street, London W8 Info: 0208 795 2392

29 Dec

Real Deal Comedy Jam – Christmas Special Host for the show – Robbie Gee from the Real McCoy, Desmond’s, Snatch, Pirates of the Caribbean to name but a few; Miss London, the female comedian taking the UK by storm; Quincy - Cheeky cockney and a Real Deal crowd favourite; Shorty, one of LA’s hottest comedians right now.

Cocoa Brown - for the first

time ever the Real Deal Comedy Jam will be headlined by a female comedian.

She takes no prisoners so audience be aware. This will be an intimate night of comedy and entertainment Time: 7pm – 11pm Sway Bar, 61 – 65 Great Queen Street, London WC2 Info: www.rdcj.net

COMEDY

KEVIN J The 21-year-old comedy newcomer taking the scene by storm.

Words: Michelle Adabra

Within the space of a year, newcomer Kevin J has quickly become one of the capital’s most talked about comedians.

Under the wings of comedy favourites Kojo and Eddie Kadi, the 21-yearold comedian had his first shot on stage at Kojo’s legendary Comedy Club at Corks and he hasn’t looked back since.

Now with his own comedy night I love Comedy taking off and a nomination for the Black Tie Comedy Awards for Best Newcomer under his belt, the north Londoner is destined for big things!

Read on.

How did you get into comedy?

A year and a half ago I went to Kojo’s comedy club and after watching it I approached Kojo and asked him how would I be able to make that step onto the stage and he told me that I needed to prepare five jokes, put them together and come back. So two months later I was able to come back, get on the stage and perform for five minutes. I hadn’t told anyone, no knew I just practiced and practiced!

Do you get nervous before you perform?

Yeah I was very nervous the first time I performed at Kojo’s club, before this I had never done anything in performance

arts; I never did drama or anything like that. I still get nervous now but it’s more like nervous energy; it’s more like excitement now. When I’m on stage it feels like this is where I belong.

Were you naturally funny as a child?

Yeah I’ve always been like the class clown and was always known as the joker but being a joker is a very big difference from being a comedian.

What inspires your jokes?

It sounds quite typical but life really. I grew up in a very multi cultural area with Turkish people, Caribbean’s, Africans – that’s why I’m pretty good with my Nigerian accent!

‘G

oing to one of my African friend’s house in the morning; his mum put pounded yam on the table now that’s a funny situation, that’s what inspires jokes!’

Part of what makes your act so funny is the fact that you’re a white guy doing very Afro Caribbean jokes – how did that come about?

I’ve got friends from all over the place, I was literally the only white kid in my class (laughs) and the funny situations going to a friend’s house have just made for good jokes.

Like going to one of my African friends house in the morning and his mum put pounded yam on the

table – that’s a funny situation! You have this white guy getting integrated into different cultures and that’s what inspires my jokes.

Did you have any comedy icons growing up?

No! I didn’t like comedy I thought it was boring, I hated it (laughs). My dad used to watch stand up comedy and I couldn’t stand it. I would be like, ‘where’s the special effects, why is no one getting killed?’ Even now I don’t really like watching other comedians, I don’t know why that is but I love doing it.

You’ve been nominated for Best Newcomer at The Black Tie Comedy Awards – how did you feel when you heard about the nomination?

I feel very honoured; I’m

nominated next to people who have been doing comedy for three or four years. It was a shock and I was very pleasantly surprised and to be recognised on the black comedy circuit - which is what I work predominantly – is a real honour.

Do you solely enjoy making people laugh?

Yes definitely, that for me now is my sole purpose in life. I want to make people laugh, if you can make them forget their worries and make them smile – it’s a beautiful thing.

Lime’s Hot 2010

• Don’t miss Kevin J’s I Love Comedy club, on the last Thursday of every month, 7pm at The Music Palace 159a Tottenham Lane, Crouch End, London, N8 9BT.

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THEATRE Lime’s Hot 2010: Fela! Comes to Broadway

01 Dec

Following all the hype that Fela! is getting on and previously off Broadway, Afridiziak predicts (well has her fingers crossed) that Fela! will bring its success over to the UK and follow in the same footsteps as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. How can the production go wrong when Jada Pinkett-Smith, Will Smith and Jay-Z have just come on board as producers of a show that is getting rave reviews over in the US? Remember where you heard it first.

Info: www.felaonbroadway.com

Religion of Love Religion of Love is Zakariya Deen’s comedy-drama about the daily struggle of a gay Muslim to be accepted by his devout family. Dhiya’s life revolves around his best friend Zaara, a controlling theatre director, and he is burdened by the guilt his family place upon him because of his sexuality. This is all about to change when Kieran, an abstract artist enters his life and opens the door to a new future. But is Dhiya ready for it?

Time: 7.30pm Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA Info: http://zakdeen.com

others, the game is everything. Who will be the last one standing? In their second collaboration, Seeta Patel and Kamala Devam present a sensitive and humorous interpretation of game-playing explored through multi-media and contemporary south Asian dance.

Seven Moments - A stunning exploration of dynamic physical states. Two striking females will weave shifting patterns, using the air and ground space as a playground for ferocious energy.

Award-winner Temitope Ajose Cutting is a choreographer working alongside some of the most inspirational musicians in London.

Time: 8pm Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA Info: www.richmix.org.uk

Lime’s Hot 2010: Nation based on a novel by Terry Pratchett adapted by Mark Ravenhill A parallel world, 1860. Two teenagers thrown together by a tsunami that has destroyed Mau’s village and left Daphne shipwrecked on his South Pacific island, thousands of miles from home. One wears next to nothing, the other a long white dress; neither speaks the other’s language; somehow they must learn to survive. As starving refugees gather, Daphne delivers a baby, milks a pig, brews beer and does battle with a mutineer. Mau fights cannibal Raiders, discovers the world is round and questions the reality of his tribe’s fiercely patriarchal gods. Together they come of age, overseen by a foul-mouthed parrot, as they discard old doctrine to forge a new Nation.

Info: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

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10 Dec – 3 Jan, 2010

03 / 04 Dec

Dance Showcase: Alter Ego / Last One Standing / Seven Moments Alter Ego - The power to recreate their identity in a virtual world draws two lonely hearts to online dating. Identities are confused, reality suggestion turns rational senses inside out.

Premiered at the Royal Opera House in 2007.

Last One Standing - To some it’s just a game. To

Pied Piper Pied Piper is a bold, contemporary, hip-hop street dance interpretation of Robert Browning’s poem The Pied Piper of Hamelin, which won an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement or Performance in an Affiliate Theatre at Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2006. It is now revived at the Barbican for audiences who missed the original sellout production.

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS Box Office: 020 7638 8891

THEATRE 16 Dec – 10 Jan, 2010

Into the Hoods A fabulous fusion of fairy tales, groovy tunes and wicked dance moves created and performed by the critically acclaimed dance company ZooNation. Featuring music from Massive Attack to Kanye West, join two runaway kids on their adventures at the ominous Ruff Endz estate. Meet aspiring singer Lil Red under contract to greedy producer Wolf, Prince who is two-timing rapper Rap-en-Zel, and DJ and gold trainer-wearing Spinderella. A fresh, witty and humorous spin on Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical ‘Into the Woods’, ‘Into the Hoods’ is the award-winning smash-hit of the West End and two Edinburgh Fringe Festivals.

ZooNation’s dancers have performed at the Olympic Closing Ceremony in Beijing 2008 and on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ as part of finalist group Flawless.

ing life and social issues in 21st Century London from the perspective of three leading black contemporary playwrights. Roy Williams, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Bola Agbaje will tackle the prison system, the mayoralty and immigration respectively.

Not Black and White will open with Roy Williams’ Category B (8 October – 19 December) directed by Paulette Randall. Followed

by Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Seize the Day (22 October – 17 December), then Bola Agbaje’s Detaining Justice (25 November – 15 December) directed by Indhu Rubasingham, all three productions will eventually play in repertoire.

Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR Box Office: 020 7328 1000 Until 12 Dec

Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London Info: 0871 663 2500

Until 19 Dec

Not Black and White A season of three plays by Roy Williams, Kwame KweiArmah and Bola Agbaje Jimmy Akingbola, Aml Ameen, John Boyega , Karl Collins, Sharon DuncanBrewster, Abhin Galeya, Jaye Griffiths, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Simone James, Amelia Lowdell, Cecilia Noble, Rebecca Scroggs and Robert Whitelock are the full cast announced for the Not Black and White season – three plays to be presented by the Tricycle Theatre examining the state of Britain at the end of the first decade of the twenty first century.

Not Black and White is a three month season of plays to be presented by the Tricycle Theatre examin-

Lenny Henry in William Shakespeare’s Othello The Northern Broadsides and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Othello, starring Lenny Henry in the title role, will transfer to the West End following a hugely successful, sell-out, regional tour. Love, racism, jealousy and desire are at the emotional core of Shakespeare’s monumental tragedy, a tender love story shattered by one man’s obsessive hatred of another. Othello is noble, brave and victorious. Iago, passed over for a position in the army, fuels his diabolical revenge with hatred and snarling racism. Poignant, intense and heartbreaking, Othello mercilessly explores every inch of the human

condition.

Time: 7.30pm, Monday – Saturday Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall, London SW1 Info: www.othellowestend. com

Stratford East A magic carpet ride of a panto, as Aladdin, a poor boy from the mystical East (and no, we don’t mean Barking), battles with the evil Abanazar to thwart his plot to rule the world. Will the help of the Genie of the Lamp’s mighty fine powers and some wise words of advice from his mum, Ma Twanky (plus some wellmeaning interference from a whole host of friends), be enough for Aladdin to overcome this wicked if

Until 09 Jan, 2010

Aladdin – Hackney Empire London’s No1 pantomime team is back with another smash-hit Christmas cracker. Once again written and directed by Susie McKenna, the UK’s leading writer and director of pantomimes and starring Clive Rowe, as Widow Twanky and Anna Jane Casey as Aladdin. The classic adventure story of ALADDIN and his magic lamp is brought to life in Hackney Empire’s own unique style. With flying genies, a singing camel, tap dancing pandas and all the usual comic mayhem and magical musical performances, this all-singing, all-dancing, feel good festive treat promises to be the highlight of the year. Packed with spectacle, mayhem, comedy and brilliant music, Hackney Empire’s eleventh London pantomime is a must-see this Christmas.

Written and directed by Susie McKenna.

Music by Steve Edis.

Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ Info: 020 8985 2424

Until 16 Jan, 2010 Aladdin – Theatre Royal

somewhat deranged foe and win the heart of the beautiful Princess?

The magic of Aladdin is conjured up by the same creative team behind Cinderella (2007) – the only pantomime production ever to have been nominated for an Olivier Award – which together with the writing team, includes director Kerry Michael and designer, Jenny Tiramani. New writing, new songs and a hugely talented cast will present a pantomime with all the usual ingredients including a magical flying carpet courtesy of top illusionist Paul Kieve.

Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN Info: 020 8534 0310

Until Feb 2010

Sister Act the Musical When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found - a convent.

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clubs THEATRE THEATRE REVIEW:

Hairspray the Musical, Shaftesbury Theatre

Words: Sophia A Jackson, November 2009

H

airspray the Musical has had a cast make over and now the show includes comedian, broadcaster, writer and actor, Phill Jupitus, who plays Tracy Turnblad’s lovable mum, Edna Turnblad. Jupitus is joined by pop icon, Belinda Carlisle playing the villainous white supremacist Velma Von Tussle and television/radio star and singer, Sharon D Clarke stars as Motormouth Mabel, celebrity DJ. Set in 1962 Baltimore, USA, Hairspray charts the overnight success of teen sweetie, Tracy Turnblad (Chlöe Hart) who has aspirations of becoming a dancer. So much so, she bunks off school to audition for The Corny Collins Show. This is a life-changing decision and with the help of the cool negro kids who teach her a few dance moves and her supportive family - she goes from geek to chic.

It’s a time when race music (African-American genres including blues, jazz and gospel) and racism go hand in hand and white parents are discouraging their children from any form of appreciation of music made by black folk.

But times are a changing and having bagged the part, Tracy throws her heart and soul into making ‘The Corny Collins Show’ integrated, exclaiming ‘I wish every day could be Negro Day’.

From the costume to the

set design, Hairspray has got it going on. The show is brimming with vibrant colours and energy that it’s no wonder it just keeps cleaning up awards – the show is an absolute gem.

Based on the John Waters film that was originally made in 1988 and then remade in 2007, the show opened in London in 2007 and has already bagged 28 major awards. This is a

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show for girls, for boys, for friends and for family.

Favourite song: You Can’t Stop the Beat Favourite character: Penny Pingleton Favourite scene: Phill Jupitus and Tony Timberlake (Mr and Mrs Turnblad) serenading each other and trying to keep their composure whilst in hysterics.

As Seaweed (Adrian Hansel) says, ‘You’ve got

to use the blues to lose the blues’ and Hairspray has got ‘feel good’ written all over it. My only gripe is that I would have liked to see more diversity in the audience – it’s a show about integration after segregation after all.

• Courtesy of Afridiziak Theatre News www. afridiziak.com

THEATRE Time: 7.30pm The London Palladium, Argyll Street, London W1 Info: www.sisteractthemusical. com

Until April 2010

Competition * Win Tickets * Competition * Win Tickets * Competition * Win Tickets

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof The award-winning smash hit Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof which enjoyed a sell out run on Broadway last year with an all black cast, will open in London’s West End this winter. The limited season will finish on Saturday 10 April 2010. Featuring a dynamic all black cast led by Academy Award nominee and two-time Tony winner James Earl Jones, Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, Olivier Award winner Adrian Lester and Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan the play is directed

by Debbie Allen of Fame.

Novello Theatre, Aldwych London, WC2B 4LD Info: 0844 482 5170

14 Feb, 2010

The Tenth Annual Whatsonstage. com Awards The annual Awards have firmly established their place in the theatrical calendar with a record-breaking 35,000 people voting last year alone. The full 2010 Awards shortlists will be announced on 4 December 2009 at a lunchtime ceremony at Cafe de Paris in the heart of the West End. Guest presenters helping to announce the nominations are Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’s Broadway stars James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and Sanaa Lathan and, on behalf of Masterclass, Jeremy Irons. There will also be several live musical performances. After the launch party, the race is on to decide the eventual 2010 Whatsonstage. com Award winners, with voting opening on Monday 7 December and continuing until the end of January. Results are announced and awards presented in front of a live audience of theatregoer voters at the West End’s Prince of Wales Theatre.

Info: www.whatsonstage.com

10 Dec - 10 Jan, 2010 Stick Man Live on Stage

The stage adaptation of Stick Man, the picture book by the writer and illustrator behind The Gruffalo is coming to the Soho Theatre this Christmas. One day whilst out for a jog, Stick Man is pounced on by a playful dog. Mistaken for an ordinary stick, he is swept far away, being used for all sorts of things: from a flag mast to a cricket bat, a snowman’s arm to firewood (well, almost!). As his adventure unfolds, Stick Man is lost and alone; wondering if he will ever get back to the family tree?

Time: 11am, 1pm & 3pm Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE Info: www.sohotheatre.com

Lime magazine has a family ticket to the show plus two books (Stick Man and the latest book from the makers Tabby Mctat) and two copies of Stick Man the book for runners up. To enter, email competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘Stick Man’ in the subject header by December 15, 2009.

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THEATRE

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof interview with Adrian Lester

Words: Sophia A Jackson

A

fridiziak Theatre News editor/founder, Sophia Jackson, was over-excited when she got an exclusive opportunity to join the cast and crew on the first day of rehearsals for the West End’s most hotly anticipated show of 2009, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The first interview is with Adrian Lester, who tells us why he’s nervous and that the issue of diversity in theatre is a lot better now than when it was when he started out 20 years ago.

Afridiziak Theatre News: So, how excited are you about starring in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – the most hotly anticipated West End show of the year?

Adrian Lester: (Laughs) Very excited.

ATN: Are you sleeping?

AL: I’m managing to a bit.

I’ve just finished filming Hustle (BBC television show) so I’ve just ran home, unpacked, introduced myself to the girls and come out to do this. It’s very exciting but I’m quite nervous about it as well.

It’s not going to be an easy job to pull off this character and to make it work. At the end of the day it’s about the play and you’ve got to get

it right.

ATN: Do you think it was risky to make the cast all black and how do you think it will translate over here, having been a phenomenal success on Broadway? Do

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you think we can replicate that in the West End? AL: I think it will do really well over here. I think we need to look at the play from a different perspective from the one that we’re used to and think of another

way to reinvent a classic play.

ATN: What’s it like being involved with such an amazing cast and production that’s got such a buzz around it?

AL: I go back to being

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nervous and excited. I think it will all pay off and it will be really good. I can’t wait to get my teeth into Brick, the character I play and messing around with that text.

ATN: Tell me about the character you play, Brick.

AL: Brick’s different as he’s unlike any lead role ever written before him. He’s someone who does not wish to engage in finding out what could make him happy. He wants to hide from it all. He wants to not feel. He’s deeply, deeply hurt and deeply upset and can be vicious and so channels that into the alcohol in a very calm studied way.

He’s not like a falling down drunk. He gets drunk in order to be quiet. Brilliant.

Amazing role. And he’s unique in terms of that.

ATN: Do you think the colour blind casting is something that will inspire producers in the UK? AL: I don’t think it’s colour blind casting. It’s actually colour specific. What it of-

fers the audience is a way into that kind of family and universal themes like this are not about colour. It’s about love and pain, regret and lies. So, because it’s a classic and is written about something that is unspoken about – that we can’t find words for, the characters can be played by anybody.

It’s like Richard III being played by a woman or black man. These things can be done because the play allows that. The production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof that goes on in Nigeria is not going to be played by Caucasians but the play

will survive because it’s not about that.

ATN: I’m at the theatre at least once a week, and it’s often the same faces. Do you think we will get more diverse audiences coming to the West End because it’s an all black cast?

AL: Everything changes with time. When I started 20 years ago, it was a very, very, very, very different picture. They were all white.

I left drama school when Apartheid was still strong and this country was just turning a blind eye to it. It was a really, really different world that I was working in. When I look around now, my God things have changed so much and I’ve been working through that period of change. So no matter how people maybe negative about prospects and all that – the world is changing. How fast it’s changing, I will argue with you but the fact of the matter is that it is changing and I’m really grateful for that.

Productions like this and the Lion King get done and they

help to make change. What was great is that I was at the Lion King yesterday and it was the tenth anniversary party and my daughters were sat upstairs at the party chatting to the different Nilas and the Simbas who have been doing the show over the 10 years and we were all up there.

They were all mixed and I just thought ‘yeh’ this is the world that I live in. When people say to me ‘oh you have to go to America as that’s where you can make it’. I say if I was totally unemployed I would take that as an option but there’s no need to run I don’t think. I was born here, raised here, a lot of blood has been spilt to make things accessible here and I will be part of making sure that carries on and I love this.

• Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is

at the Novello Theatre until April, 2010.

Published courtesy of Afridiziak Theatre News: www. afridiziak.com

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THEATRE THE LIME THEATRE REVIEW:

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Lime rating: ★

★★★★

Words: Sophia A Jackson The most hotly anticipated west end production of the year is here, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with an all black cast – and it was worth the wait. Following a sell-out, box office record breaking run on Broadway in 2008, the producers took a leap of faith and decided to bring some of that Broadway glitz and glamour over here. And it works. It works because the dream cast are outstanding and Tennessee Williams’s play is a timeless classic with universal themes that transcend the limitations and boundaries of race.

The highly successful 2008 African-American production, also directed

by Debbie Allen, included Hollywood stars Terrence Howard as Brick, alongside James Earl Jones (Big Daddy), and Phylicia Rashad as Big Mama who are both in the west end production.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof centres on one dramatic evening in the lives of the dysfunctional Pollitt family who are on the brink of change. Played by the formidable James Earl Jones, it’s Big Daddy’s sixty-fifth birthday party and for some family members it’s

a day of celebrating Big Daddy’s life and for other’s it’s more about his after-life and getting their hands on his 28,000 acres of land.

On top of that, there’s a strong whiff of mendacity in the air. Big Daddy’s dying of cancer and he and his wife, Big Mama, played by the fantastic Phylicia Rashad don’t know that this birthday will be his last because his family and doctor have decided to keep this from them.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Tennessee Williams’s Pulitzer Prize winning play (1955) is superbly directed by Debbie Allen who is supported by a stellar cast. Big Daddy’s son, Brick, is played

by Adrian Lester. Brick is a character shrouded with

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sexual ambivalence and is riddled with guilt because of the death of his beloved college friend Skipper which causes him to hit the bottle. He is married to Maggie, the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, played by Sanaa Lathan is desperate for her husband’s attention, affection, and for a baby.

The troubled wife battles against her husband’s alcoholism and although she loves him – she hates the fact the she finds him irresistible and that the drink addiction has made him more attractive instead of less so. Their constant bickering and squabbles provides much of the play’s humour as they war against each other with Maggie’s wit and Brick’s dry sarcasm.

Adrian Lester gives an outstanding portrayal as Brick, an unhappily married man living in denial and drowning his sorrows and disgust with his own internal battle with the true nature of his friendship with Skipper. During a muchneeded heart to heart with his dad, the truth behind

his alcoholism is revealed in a poignant and touching scene between James Earl Jones and Adrian Lester where their performance is both riveting and memorable.

Sanaa Lathan’s Maggie is sexy, seductive and fiery but just so hopeful in a marriage that is clearly hopeless. The cattiness between Maggie and Mae and her brood adds light relief amongst some of the heavy duty emotional tensions that Williams’s play exudes. Mae is played by Nina Sosanya who sucks her teeth into this role and truly shines on stage.

This two hours and 45 minute production glides by leaving the audience pondering their own family values, truths and lies.

Don’t be left out in the cold this season and get your tickets early to see this remarkable all black cast of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof which tops my list of great plays of 2009.

• Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is at the Novello Theatre until April, 2010.

THEATRE THE LIME THEATRE REVIEW:

Angie Le Mar’s Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is?

Words: Davelyn Thompson, November 2009 Lime rating:

★★★ ★★

Acclaimed playwright, Angie Le Mar once again had audience members laughing out loud and jumping in their seats at the premier of her recent play. ‘Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is?’ is a faced paced piece, overflowing with various social issues, such as sex, lies, domestic violence and much more; all in the short space of 90 minutes.

Performed at the Albany Theatre in Deptford, the play follows the life of its protagonist Carla played

by Sophia Sinclair, and her volatile relationship with her mother. At 17-years-old, the audience wit-

ness Carla desperately trying to affirm her position as a woman within society. Tired and almost suffocated by her busy mother, Carla rebels due to peer pressure and, the play follows her journey towards ‘adulthood’ along with her four friends.

The cast, which comprises of six promising young actors, are fantastic. Feisty character Mikki who is played by Naomi J Lewis has a captivating presence on stage, and her dialogue with Carla about the constant abuse that she suffers at the hands of another one of her mother’s boyfriends, is endearing.

But the most momentous scene during the whole play is when Carla’s mother (Orlessa Altass) flies across the bed of the plays

Casanova, Duwane, played by Aaron Fontaine, with a lioness-like rage due to him raping her daughter and getting her pregnant.

The scenes in the play are short and snappy, and there is never a dull moment on stage; from the humorous conversations taking place in the college common room, to the spine chilling hospital scene. The play makes you comment on the importance of parental responsibility and the sad reality that we are currently living in a society that consist of young girls who believe that short skirts and sex constitute to true womanhood.

Info: www.angielemar.com

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CHILDREN Lime’s Hot 2010 Princess and the Frog

New Disney Film Princess and the Frog is First to Feature a Black Character in the Lead: Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical The Princess and the Frog, an animated comedy that provides a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Voice talent: Anika Noni Rose, Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Keith David, Jim Cummings, Jenifer Lewis and Oprah Winfrey.

Release Date: 5th February, 2010

Lime Loves the Giving Season Kids: Jelly Belly Beans

With 50 delicious “official” flavours such as Crushed Pineapple, Lemon Lime, Mango, Plum and Strawberry Cheesecake –every child loves Jelly Belly. What makes Jelly Belly different from other jelly beans are their authentic, unique and really real flavours. It can take up to 21 days to create a Jelly Belly jelly bean and for each one only the best ingredients are sourced.

Real fruit purees, chocolate and coffee essence ensure an intensity of flavour that is truly taste boggling. Jelly Belly is also a guilt-free treat - just 4 calories each they contain zero fat, wheat, dairy or gluten, are suitable for vegetarians, Kosher and Halal compliant.

Info: www.jellybelly-uk.com

Kids: Playmobil Don’t Miss

15 - 27 Dec

COMPETITION * WIN TICKETS * COMPETITION * WIN

Handa’s Hen Adapted from the book by Eileen Browne. The follow up to last year’s sellout show Handa’s Surprise. When Handa and her friend Akeyo go looking for Grandma’s black hen Mondi, they find two fluttery butterflies round the hen house, three stripy mice under the grain store, four little lizards behind the pot...but where is Mondi? Join them as they sing and dance on their journey. Ages 2-5 Time: 10.30am, 11.45 am, 2pm (& 3.15pm on 17, 19, 20, 21 December) The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG Info: Box Office 020 8692 4446

Lime magazine has teamed up with the Albany to offer you a family ticket (2 adults; 2 children) to see Handa’s Hen. To enter, email competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘Handa’s Hen’ in the subject header by 15 December, 2009.

16 Dec – 18 Jan, 2010

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door,

Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.

With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he

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Lime simply adores the Playmobil Egyptian range – ideal for teaching your child all about ancient Egypt. Visit the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Pharaoh’s Temple all in one day with this brand new Playmobil Egyptian range. With nine different scenes to recreate, there’s no end of Middle Eastern fun to be had! Plus you get a free educational CD ‘Discover Egypt with Playmobil’ when you order from the online shop, this is only whilst stocks last so be quick!

Info: www.playmobil.co.uk

Kids: Toy Bag

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is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home?

A lively, engaging first theatre experience for 3 to 6-year-olds. Based on the much-loved book by Dr. Seuss.

Running time: 45 mins approx Cottesloe Theatre, NT,

South Bank, London, SE1 9PX Info: 020 7452 3000

Following its run at the NT, The Cat in the Hat will play at the Maria Studio, Young Vic from 28 January to 13 March, 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Young Vic, 66 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LZ Info: 020 7922 2922

GALLERY LIME LOVES THE GIVING SEASON COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION * COMPETITION* Lime has teamed up with 2entertain to offer you two exclusive DVDs. DVD: Montezuma: discover the mystery of the Aztecs last and greatest ruler Want to get cultural this Christmas? Treat yourself to some fascinating educational DVDs from 2entertain. Lime highly recommends Montezuma: discover the mystery of the Aztecs last and greatest ruler, narrated by Dan Snow.

An intriguing documentary, the whole family will enjoy.

Price: £15.65.

If that’s not your cup of tea, why not delight in the romantic misadventures of one of Jane Austen’s most beloved heroine’s Emma, another great BBC production.

Price: £24.46.

Be the first to own the BBC’s latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma and the fascinating documentary, Montezuma.

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05 Dec

Black Victims of the Germans 1904-1945 – in association with Black History Walks A documentary on the persecution and murder by German settlers of Namibians before the First World War. Following the film, Nia Reynolds, author of ‘Black Victims of the Nazis’, will also give an illustrated talk about issues faced by black people in Germany before, during and after the Second World War. Time: 1.30pm – 5pm Imperial War Museum, Lambeth, London SE1 Info: www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk

Until 3 Jan

Manga: Professor Munakata’s British Museum Adventure Japan’s leading manga

DON’T MISS

Until 17 Jan, 2010

Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts This is the first exhibition to comprehensively explore the world of the maharajas and their extraordinarily rich culture. It will bring together over 250 magnificent objects, many on loan to the UK for the first time from India’s royal collections. The exhibition will include three thrones, a silver gilt howdah, gem-encrusted weapons, court paintings, photographs, a Rolls Royce, Indian turban jewels and jewellery commissioned from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels in the 20th century. Many of the objects have never before been seen in the UK. The royal collections of Udaipur and Jodhpur are lending several spectacular paintings and objects. The V&A is reuniting four portraits from the 1930s by Bernard Boutet de Monvel depicting the elegant Maharaja and Maharani of Indore. One pair depicts them in Maratha dress and the other in modern Western dress. They will be shown together on public display for the first time.

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL Info: www.vam.ac.uk

Many different audiences read manga, and there are manga for both children and adults.

British Museum, Great Russell St London, WC1B 3DG Info: www.britishmuseum. org

Until end of Jan, 2010 artist Hoshino Yukinobu creates a new exclusive manga inspired by the British Museum’s world collections.

Manga is a Japanese comic book art form which has become an international phenomenon in recent years. Cheap to produce, Manga is an appealing and flexible medium that engages the viewer-reader in stories in a uniquely affecting manner. Originating in Japan, manga are now being published worldwide.

Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition Showcasing some of the most personal and iconic memorabilia from The King of Pop’s extraordinary life, ‘Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition’ will celebrate his unparalleled career.

The exhibit will chronicle Michael’s rise to fame with The Jackson 5 at Motown Records, his record-breaking solo career as a global superstar, and end with the spectacular shows he had planned for The O2 arena before his untimely

death. This extensive, never before seen collection will be exhibited across nine different themed galleries and include more than 250 objects.

Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition will include items that have never been seen up close by the public. Michael Jackson’s estate has opened up his extensive archives from his homes, Neverland Ranch, concert collections and video vault to present more than 250 items, including awards, clothing items and a wide range of personal belongings. These include an original Jackson 5 contract, personally commissioned portraits, the largest publicly displayed collection of his iconic concert and video costumes, his personal Rolls Royce and the famous sequined glove.

The O2 Bubble, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0JF Info: www.michaeljacksonexhibition.co.uk.

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SCREEN Lime’s Hot 2010 Precious: A Novel By Sapphire

Claireece Precious Jones endures unimaginable hardships in her young life.

Abused by her mother, raped by her father, she grows up poor, angry, illiterate, fat, unloved and generally unnoticed. So what better way to learn about her than through her own, halting dialect.

Having wowed audiences at the recent London Film Festival, Precious is one of the leading contenders for awards glory in the coming months. It’s an unrelenting and insightful film which thankfully pulls no punches and never waters down the story to make it more palatable for the viewer. Newcomer Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe takes on the title role with Mo’Nique playing her mother and both deserve the credit they are getting.

Director Lee Daniels clearly enjoys confronting the expectations of audiences and provides us with another superb example of Black American cinema.

Out end of Jan, 2010

Lime’s Hot 2010 25 – 28 Feb Bombay Mix Spring Festival Programme outline (TBC): 1. Best of Bombay Mix Short Films 2. New Short Films 3. Satyajit Ray Retrospective 4. Independent Feature Films

Cine Lumiere, Institute Francais, London sw7 Info: www.bombaymix.org

Until 03 Dec

The London African Film Festival African Film in the Digital Era: new currents in narrative forms are the special focus of the London African Film Festival this year. The festival will be showcasing debuts by a wide range of dynamic, young film-making talent and the most creative of TV/film practitioners and commissioners to celebrate the amazing energy that young Africans from all cor-

COMPETITION * WIN DVD * COMPETITION * WIN DVD * Lime has teamed up with HBO to offer you the chance to win a copy of shoot the messenger. To enter, email competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘Chris Rock DVD’ in the subject header by 15 December, 2009. We have five copies to give away. HBO Home Entertainment presents the hottest stand-up comedy DVD of Christmas 2009 with the release of the eagerly anticipated CHRIS ROCK: KILL THE MESSENGER on 16 November. This essential live comedy DVD will be topping everyone’s wish lists. To celebrate the release, we are giving away five copies on DVD. CHRIS ROCK: KILL THE MESSENGER features the international superstar in a triumphant, all-new stand-up comedy event that cuts together footage from three different performances, at the Carling Apollo Hammersmith in London, South Africa’s Carnival City Casino and New York’s legendary Apollo Theatre. Chris said of the comedy event “I wanted to do the type of stand-up special that I’ve never seen before”.

If you were unlucky enough not to secure a ticket to his sold-out UK live shows last year now is your chance to catch the comedic genius of ‘The funniest man in America’ and one of the ‘top 100 most influential people in the world’ according to Time magazine. If you were one of the lucky ones to catch him live, you’ll want to relive that moment time and again on DVD. A unique and entertaining insight into the world of African cinema, this year’s line up introduces an exciting selection of 11 UK premieres , features films and documentaries from across the continent screening at art locations across London for an eight day event.

Info: www.africaatthepictures.co.uk

ners of the continent have brought to drama as they embrace the digital age.

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Out now

Law Abiding Citizen When Clyde’s (GERARD

BUTLER) family are brutally murdered, Nick (JAMIE FOXX), the prosecutor, cuts a deal which spares one of the killers from death row.

10 years later, the killer is murdered and Clyde coolly admits guilt whilst warning

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ell us about working with Gerard Butler on LAW ABIDING CITIZEN? At the end of the day the film all comes down to Gerry Butler. We’re going live this movie through him.

We’re going to live through his emotions. We’re going to live through his love of his daughter and his wife that he lost and also the anger that engulfs his whole being and so it’s really on him. He’s doing a great job and then we react off of him.

Some of the shots are just incredible.

He told me you and him had a lot of fun boys nights out.

His take on life is great he just, he embraces it and then he’s a spiritual cat as well. He went to India and got in touch with his spirituality which is great!

And what about your director, F. Gary Gray?

His eye is incredible. When you see the movie it looks great. Right off the bat you see it’s epic. He shoots it epic and not a lot of directors are able to do that.

And his sensibility of how actors work is incredible.

So the film’s got some style?

The way the film looks. It just, you feel it, it’s heavy it’s deep. And the way he’s shooting you get the feeling that the city of Philadelphia is a character.

Those courtrooms we’re coming in and out of- he makes them come to life.

How did you prepare for your role as a hot-shot District Attorney?

I talked to DAs and I talked to defence attorneys. They have a very, very different outlook on each other. My defence attorney teams, they hate DA’s because they think that DA’s are all about what they do – putting people in jail, the system. And DA’s despise defence attorneys because they handle some of the most scummy, law breaking people in the world.

It’s an interesting world.

They’re gladiators, and you know, they have to fight it our every day in court. You have to have that tough skin.

Was this helpful in develop-

ing your character, Nick Rice?

Well, we all understand that he’s a highly competitive guy. He’s doing everything he can to get his conviction rate up to 99 – 100% and he’s moving up the career ladder, but the problem with that is when you start to take all of the emotion out of it, situation like Clyde’s (GERARD BUTLER) can happen. I spoke to the defence lawyers to find out how they felt about prosecutors and they talked about how arrogant they thought they were. I used that to develop the character, especially in the beginning of the film.

When you were doing your research into the justice system did you find the film to contain any truth?

Well, the thing is, the jus-

tice system is not a perfect system. It has a lot of flaws to it and it’s the best system we’ve got, but at certain points its justice just can’t be served the way we want it to be served all the time.

The film plays incredibly well to audiences, people just go crazy. Do you think it’s because there are so many shocking scenes this movie?

I think so and I think that’s what we need. We’ve become so sensitive and I just want to collectively kick the whole society in the balls right now with a big steel shoed shoe. I know the chances that F Gary took and to see the smiles he would have on his face and when Gerard’s character kills the guy in the cell, they were all laughing, “this is crazy!”

You know its just time for that.

So after working on so many films over the years, do you prefer comedies or dramas?

Dramas are great but when you’ve got a great comedy there isn’t anything like it!

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LEADING MAN Top Brit actor is the business!

Words: Jemma Capleton

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he 6ft 3 modest cockney is a far cry from the hard men which he has portrayed, such as Millwall Fred in Football Factory or Charlie in cult Brit gangster flick The Business. A late starter to the acting game Tamer has honed his craft and is set to become one of

the UK’s most loved screen personalities.

Tamer turned to acting after contracting a boxing injury and hasn’t looked back ever since. A true jack of all trades - having been a boxer, nightclub owner, and restaurateur - he has since fought his way through the ranks of the film world, most recently propelling himself into the hot seat as an

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executive producer of Dead Man Running.

Having completed no less than 6 feature films in as many months ‘Tam’ as his friends call him took some time out to Lime with us.

What have you been up to lately?

Prior to Dead Man Running, I did Clash of the Titans, Kick Ass with Matthew Vaughn and a big Fox movie called Wrong Turn 3.

So first and foremost how are you?

Very well, I’m just doing a lot of press at the moment, cramming it all in.

On the film Dead Man Running you took on the role of executive producer as well as taking a featuring in the film. How did you cope with

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the combined pressures of acting and producing?

I have always coped with pressure well, due to the background I’m from but the added pressure was taking money off of life long friends, Rio Ferdinand and Mark Rowe. From the point of an executive producer, the most difficult factor was raising the finances. There are a lot of good scripts out there. We made a film about the credit crunch in the credit crunch. As an actor, I’m doing what I love, so it wasn’t difficult. The way I have dealt with it was to use it as a plus to do a better job. Making sure that these people, the investors and friends of mine were satisfied, this drove me more to try and do a better job.

What was it like working with 50 cent?

Unbelievable! It was such a surreal experience; you’re talking about one of the biggest rap stars on the planet.

A very talented man at that, he did a great job. He was very humble and grounded; I mean he was just as

excited about working with me and Danny (Dyer) as we were to work with him.

A very professional, hard working and humble guy, who just wants to hone is craft before taking on bigger roles. We sat down and had a bit of dialogue and I said “keep going and you could be the next Will Smith”. He is a very God fearing man, very clean living as far as I have seen; and very softly

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0 Cent is a very God fearing man, very clean living as far as I have seen and very softly spoken.

I don’t want to kill his street cred!’

spoken, I don’t want to kill his street cred, I don’t want people to think he isn’t what he is. He is the real deal.

You have worked with Danny Dyer before in Football Factory and The Business.

What was it like being on screen with him again?

People like to see us on screen; our chemistry is great so it’s always good to be in a film with Danny. He helps me a lot and we have a good rapport. We’re best friends on screen as well as off screen. We can turn a cold classic into a Rush Hour or Bad Boys film and find another scenario.

How would you describe your acting experience so far?

I’ve been very lucky in the last 10 years. I was a late starter to the industry and obviously being untrained I have found a raw ‘God given talent’ and a niche where people like to work with me. I am privileged to work with great people and keep busy. It’s a lot of hard work but you’ve got your fans and you get to premiers and travel around.

You have been very busy of late, how do you plan to relax?

I haven’t had a chance to.

My wife and kids keep on moaning that they haven’t seen me. I have found two weeks in December to go out to L.A. to spend with the family before I have to return to filming.

So what’s next for you?

I’ve got a call to go to Hollywood. And then when I come back I start filming on - Bonded By Blood which is a true story about Pat Tate - which recounts the story behind the infamous Rettendon Range Rover murders of 1995.

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SCREEN Nick that he and the system will pay the price for letting him down. Nick now finds himself in a desperate race against time to outwit a brilliant enemy who’s hell-bent on destruction and is always one step ahead.

Info: www.orange.co.uk/lawabidingcitizen/

29 Nov

Rapture Film Club: Fireproof Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old fire-fighters adage: Never leave your partner behind. Inside burning buildings, it’s his natural instinct. In the cooling embers of his marriage, it’s another story. After seven years, Caleb and Catherine Holt have drifted so far apart that they are ready to move on without each other. Yet as they prepare to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb’s dad asks his son to try an experiment: The Love Dare.

Time: 2.30pm 103 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3LB Info: www.rapturefilmclub. com

Spike Lee, Paula Patton, Jamie Foxx and many, many more.

First screening Time: 6:45pm: earlybird screening for mainly press and media; inc Q&A with industry reps.

2nd Screening Time 8:30pm; followed by Q&A with industry representatives; lounge and bar: 6:00pm until 12 midnight.

We also have the Adinkra lounge, a space to chill or network before and after the screening, playing nothing but old skool and a touch of Motown. We do of course throw in a few new tracks but we aim to take you way back to the time of good music.

containing $42 million. But a wrinkle in their supposedly foolproof plan divides the group, leading to a potentially deadly resolution.

Starring Laurence Fishburne and Columbus Short, Armored looks like one of the action highlights of early 2010. The premise looks set to feature double and triple crosses with the director going on from this to the rebooted Predator franchise.

Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square, London Bridge SE1 3UN Info: 0845 680 1597 / tickets@adinkrafilms.com

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

Words: Cassam Looch

04 Dec

A Night With Adinkra Films: The 100 Best Black Movies (Ever) We are back with a bang this December. We are giving all fans of Black movies a memorable Christmas event before our official launch in January 2010.

Join the Adinkra family to watch this documentary by award-winning film critic Shawn Edwards (FOX-TV) as he takes you, on a journey through black cinema history in this enthralling blackumentary. Dissecting favourites such as ‘The Color Purple’, ‘Cooley High’, ‘Soul Food’, ‘Friday’, ‘To Sleep with Anger’ and ‘Hotel Rwanda’; highlighting both the old and new. With commentaries from Will Smith, Samuel L. Jackson, Thandie Newton, Eddie Murphy, Danny Clover,

with the electrifying and relentlessly violent Fireball, starring popular Thai rock star Preeti “Bank” Barameeanant in the dual roles of twin brothers who become dangerously involved in Thailand’s ultimate underground bloodsport.

Eschewing plot complexities in favour of all-out action sequences, Fireball combines the breakneck paced sport of basketball with the bone crushing brutality of Muay Thai fighting and mixed martial arts for an action movie experience quite unlike any other.

FIREBALL In 2005, “Ong-Bak” introduced a whole new level of martial arts mayhem to unsuspecting action movie fans around the world and raised the bar as far as on-screen, in-your-face fight and action choreography was concerned. Now, producer Adirek Watleela (Bang Rajan; Bangkok Dangerous) and director Thanakorn Pongsuwan (Opapatika; The Story Of X-Circle) take things in a new direction

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BOOK OF ELI Denzel Washington gets down and dirty in postapocalyptic thriller “The Book of Eli,” teaming with “From Hell” directors The Hughes Brothers. Washington plays Eli, a loner who moves across America protecting a book that holds the secret to saving mankind from destruction, as bad guy Gary Oldman tries to take the book for his own gain.

With dusty, gritty images and more than a handful of big guns and bigger explosions, “The Book of Eli” looks like “Mad Max” on a bigger budget, with Washington’s charisma hopefully providing a solid anchor for the film. The film is being dubbed as “a thriller that combines elements of Assault on Precinct 13 with Lord of the Flies in a story of survival.

ARMORED A newbie guard for an armored truck company is coerced by his veteran coworkers to steal a truck

A PROPHET Set largely within prison walls and featuring an almost exclusively male and non-professional cast, the film details the prison career of Malik el Djebena (Rahim), a 19-year-old man of North African origin but estranged from the Muslim community.

Malik soon rises up the ranks and as the story unfolds you get a prison drama which has a lot more going on than one might suspect. The title is deliberately obstructive and hints at the analogy that is at play, but even if you come out of this having only taken onboard what is on screen, it will be worth it.

The Road When one post-apocalyptic movie isn’t enough, Viggo Mortensen stars in arguably one of the best films of the month. Based on the book

by Cormac McCarthy.

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IRL POWER ON THE SMALL SCREEN

The Soap Queens who are making waves Words: Zekra Rahman Picture credit: REX features

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ESI divas with spicy storylines have definitely been adding some masala to our favourite TV serials.

With more power-packed roles and on-screen time

than before, the ladies have been on top this year. LIME decided to pay tribute to some of the Asian soap queens who have made up for the lack of interesting roles on the small screen and the ones to keep an eye on in the year ahead.

PREEYA KALIDAS: When Preeya waltzed into Albert square with her snob like behaviour playing Syed Masood’s (Marc Elliot) love interest Amira Shah, everyone was talking about it. Everything from her singing talent to her glamorous outfits and her relationship with the Masoods have made her an interesting character to watch this year. A big Indian wedding and lots of explosive revelations about Syed’s sexuality means that the Asian family in Eastenders are going to be in the spotlight this Christmas and New years so watch out for some more brilliant performances from Preeya coming soon!

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AYESHA DHARKER: Mums and dads started tuning into Corrie when they realised the much –loved Bollywood babe Ayesha Dharker was starring in it. Her flirty character Tara Mandal, the daughter of Dev’s lover Nina, fast became a hot favourite known for stirring things up. One of her best moments was when Tara unveiled a 30-foot naked portrait of her lover Dev down the side of the Victoria Court apartments, with the word ‘liar’ covering his manhood, in an act of revenge, SHOBU KAPOOR: It’s hard to imagine that more than ten years on and people still remember Shobu as ‘Gita’ from Eastenders. She regularly had interesting storylines about her husband’s (Sanjay played by Deepak Verma) gambling, infertility and unfaithfulness. Sanjay and Gita, who ran a clothing store in the market, wern’t just the talk of the square, they regularly popped up in conversations offscreen as well. .

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NIKKI PATEL: Streetwise, sassy, quickwitted and intelligent, Nikki has become a hugely likable character playing the headstrong teenage daughter, Amber Kalirai, of Coronation Street’s shopkeeper Dev. Regularly having Dev wrapped around her little finger and constantly leaving him floored with comments about his relationship with girlfriend Tara, has established her as a firm favourite on the soap. Although Nikki is best known for her role in Coronation Street, some may also recognise her as Shazia from BBC drama Waterloo Road.

LENA KAUR AND SAIRA CHOUDHRY: The two sisters Leila (Lena Kaur) and Anita Roy (Saira Choudhry), added some fun to the sets of Hollyoaks with their big personalities. Their quests of self discovery, their on-screen relationship with each other and the issues they faced as Young

NINA WADIA: The brilliant acting of Nina Wadia has turned the Masood family one of the most hilarious families of the soap world. The mysteries about her past, comical story lines, on-screen chemistry with her husband Mas Masood, and off course her heavy Indian accent even earned her Best Comedy Performance and Best OnScreen Partnership with the fellow actor Nintin Ganatra at the British Soap Awards 2009.

Asians growing up in Chester connected with a new generation of soap lovers.

Off-screen, Lena has done a good job of representing the double life of young Brit Asians by turning up in traditional saris at awards ceromonies to posing in a bikini for the Hollyoaks Babes Calendar 2009.

SEETA INDRANI: This sexy police officer shot to fame when she landed the role of W.P.C Datta in ITV’S popular drama The Bill. It no surprise that following this power-packed role, she went on to star in another hit soap. Seeta was cast in the role of Dr. Lily Hassan in BBC’S soap Doctors and within a short space of time, she managed to get viewers hooked to the story surrounding her on-screen love life with Heston Carter (Owen Brenman). If that was enough, Seeta was nominated for the Sexiest Female title at the British Soap Awards 2009.

SHOBNA GULATI: Some characters are just too good to keep away from the storylines. That is why when Shobna’s character Sunita Alahan, left Weatherfield after discovering her cheating exhusband Dev had fathered a number of children with different women, the door was left open for her return. Now with a sexy new image, she’s making a dramatic return to Coronation Street to turn Dev’s life into a living hell. Shobna remains one of the few actresses who also appeared in rival soap Eastenders, as Ameena Badwi, Sonia Jackson’s social worker back in 2000.

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TV/RADIO RADIO LISTINGS

– December 2009 Join me for a unique view of the arts, culture and lifestyle, plus music to uplift your mood. December highlights: -

TV LISTINGS

content and cutting-edge programmes featuring home grown talent.

Channel: Sky Channel 199 Info: www.ohtv.co.uk

- Bonnie Greer will be coming to talk about her new book, ‘Obama Music’ and her Question Time experience with BNP leader Nick Griffin.

- Flautist Keith Waite will be delighting us with some melodic sounds

13 Dec

Colourful Radio: Time of the Month with Angie Le Mar Only once a month because she’s too busy to do weekly.

So join her for Time of the Month – music, chat and comedy. Just going with the flow…period.

Time: 6pm – 9pm Info: www.colourfulradio. com Weekdays

Choice FM: Martin and Lucy at Breakfast Choice FM’s cheekiest DJs host the Choice Breakfast Show. Lucy Ambache and her co host/sparring partner Martin Jay like to wake up London and the UK with as much madness they can get away with.

Time: weekday mornings from 6am-10am Info: www.choice-fm.co. uk/shows

Weekdays

Colourful Radio: Colourful Life with Rosemary Laryea

- I’ll be catching up with two members of The Pasadenas, the 80’s version of JLS. - It’s Christmas time: two cast members from The Snowman will be talking about the magical production at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre.

- And celebrity Chef, Lesley Waters will be suggesting some festive recipes with a difference!

Time: 10am – 1pm.

Info: www.colourfulradio. com Every Saturday

Wednesday The Family

Time: 9pm Channel: CH4

OH TV OH TV is a brand new family entertainment channel dedicated to bringing you the best of uplifting, inspirational and challenging content from the UK and around the world. It promises an eclectic mix of great international

Asian Star 101.6FM: The Grapevine with Zekra Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, don’t forget to tune into The Grapevine, the hottest show on a Saturday night with Zekra only on Asian Star 101.6FM. Find out who’s creating a buzz in Bollywood, get the latest on the urban and British Asian music scene, and plan your perfect Saturday night out. So, to get all the biggest scoops first, listen to the songs which will be tearing up the dance floor, and find out where the party’s at, tune into The Grapevine with Zekra, and remember where you heard it first.

Time: Sat, 6-9pm Info: www.asianstar1016.co.uk

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Friday

The Rhoda Wilson Show

4 Dec:

Barry Pennill - Coinstar was founded on a truly innovative idea of turning consumer change into cash, conveniently, at a selfservice kiosk.

11 Dec:

Marion Dobbin Show personal life improvement coach who uses hypnosis to aid clients in to fulfilling full potential.

18 Dec:

Jenny Holloway – Fashion Capital is a highly esteemed fashion boutique and fashion enterprise empowering designers to reach their full potential.

25 Dec:

Lisa Stockton Happy Kitchen is a dedicated socially conscious food company – using organic food and locally sourced products – focusing on the environment and their contribution to the community as a whole (nationally and internationally).

Time: 10pm Channel: Sky Channel 184, Ben TV

CLUBS DJ Interview with Rinse FM’s S.K Vibemaker H

ow did you become a DJ? I actually became a DJ by default. As a casual record collector, when a friend of mine named Coolie was approached to do a radio show, I was the one he knew with Hip hop and r&b. Before that I used to MC to jungle.

What music do you play on your show?

Hip Hop is the root to anything I play, Hip Hop is the backbone!

You play a balanced mixture of US and UK artists – why do you think that is important?

Well the benefit of playing lesser known UK artists next to US acts who have hundreds of thousands and often millions of pounds invested in them is basically like a subtle introduction.

People have always been more inclined to US music on the whole, even though attitudes are changing. So playing UK music alongside is hugely advantageous as appose to a 100% UK show. Even though I have done 100% UK shows!

You have a very popular show on Rinse FM - why do you think that is?

I’m on Rinse every Wednesday 3-5pm! The best underground radio station in the UK and also more relevant and important than certain commercial radio stations!

You’ve interviewed many celebrities, who has been your favourite, your worst and why?

I have interviewed many artists who I don’t really view as celebrities. Off the top of my head one of my favourite interviews was with Rza (of the Wu-Tang), that guy is a teacher. The worst interview was with Guru

(formerly of Gangstarr).

Who has been your sexiest interviewee thus far?

NY, Sadie, Shola Ama, Tulisa and Princess Nyah!

Are you ever hesitant to ask celebrities questions about their personal lives?

No becasue I give every interviewee a disclaimer at the beginning of interviews.

I ask them if there is anything they don’t want to talk about.

You compile a weekly chart – how do you figure out what is hot at the moment?

Hmmm! Well the job of a DJ

is to set trends. So if I hear it and it’s hot, It’s hot!

Your podcast is also very popular – what makes a good podcast?

What makes a good podcast? Many have tried and failed. I don’t want to give away too much but you can’t buy wit, humour, intelligence, fast thinking and good presenting.

You’ve recently started doing shows on 1Xtra – will we be hearing more of you on there from now on?

Yeah, I did 5 shows during July and August. I enjoyed it a lot. I guess they don’t ask

anyone to do these things.

Who knows if I will be on there again?

What makes you love your job?

Well I love music first. I don’t see it as a job but there is nothing better than getting paid for something you love.

What is the best way to get into the industry?

Have a plan. Don’t just run in with no direction.

• You can hear SK VIBEMAKER every Wednesday, 3-5pm.

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CLUBS 27 Dec COMPETITION * WIN VIP TICKETS * COMPETITION * WIN TICKETS La Bomba’s Christmas Party 20 DJ’s in the Mix

Monday

Refunked Monday’s This venue is a favourite amongst celebrities and has seen the likes of Justin Timberlake, P Diddy, Craig David and Madonna. DJ Simba (Resident) DJ Fresh (20 Kensington church street)

Time: 10pm – 3am Funky Buddha, 15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8DY

Wednesday

Dance With Me Every Wednesday – hip hop, bashment, r&b and funky house.

The La Bomba Team are looking to spread the love again this Xmas by inviting buddies, to join them on the decks for a Latin mega jam designed to unite the scene in a mass end of year celebration. 20 British Latino DJ’s will come together for La Bomba’s annual UK Showdown.

La Bomba returns to London’s number one venue, the World famous Ministry of Sound on Sunday December 27th 2009 showcasing the best in reggaeton and urban dance sounds and like last year_s Xmas party its set to play to a capacity crowd.

Following resounding success of La Bomba - The Latin Explosion has created shock waves across London’s club scene with its effervescent hot mix of urban Latino sights and sounds and has already created a rush for more parties across the UK and internationally including events in Brighton, Germany & Pacha, Ibiza.

Line Up: Main Room: London’s top urban Latin DJ squad, Loco, Moreno, Chino, Jimmy Valencia, Gato, Menez, Chino & Padrino and more mixing, scratching and cutting up reggaeton, dancehall & Latin hip hop with house & electron.

The Bar: Salsa, Merengue & Bachata with Edwin Salsa, Julián Mr M & DJ Vaya, Javier la Rosa, Andy el Niño & Micheal Golpe. House Room: The best in upfront Latin house with Bala & Karlo Scarpelli. Brazilian Room upstairs.

Time: 10.30pm - 4am Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6DP Info: www.la-bomba.co.uk, www.reggaeton.co.uk

Lime has five pairs of VIP tickets to giveaway. To enter, email: competition@gotmedialive.co.uk with ‘La Bomba’ in the subject header by 17 December, 2009. Please include your full name and contact number.

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Time: 10pm – 3am Stanza, 93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Leicester Square, London W1D 5DY Info: nappermc@hotmail. com

Thursday

Reggaeton London presents Latin Heat A hot night of Latin rhythm.

Salsa class from 7.30pm.

DJ El Nino, and guests playing the best in Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, and everything from 8.30pm.

Time: 9pm – 2am Archangel, 11-13 Kensington High Street, London W8 5NP Info: www.reggaetonlondon.co.uk

The Big VIP This is the night that gave you live performances by the likes of Fat Joe, Ray J and most recently Day 26.

Time: 10pm – 3am Penthouse, 1 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BG Info: DJ Hyper, 07947 993 413

Friday

Club Candy R&b; bashment; hip hop; funky house as well as afro beats and so much more from London’s top Dj’s on rotation including DJ Abrantee, Choice FM.

Time: 9pm – 4am Manjaro Lounge, 148 Holloway Road, N7 8DD Info: clubcandy@ymail.com / 07960-566-919

Groove Lineage with Paul Aaaron Freestyle eclectic dance music policy inc. soul, (from northern soul to neo soul) nu jazz, acid jazz, jazz dance, funk, disco, breaks, party hip hop, latin, world music, rare grooves, reggae, dancehall, ska, blues, r&b, afrobeat, brokenbeat, dnb, disco, classic and soulful house. Every Friday.

Time: 9pm-2am, Free Entry Hobgoblin, 73 White Lion St, Angel, N1 Info: 07821 357713 / keepthefaithful@gmail.com

Mix and Mashup The only r&b night in London that’s all about catching joke. Nights of r&b, swing, hip hop, soulful/funky house, bashment, dance, soul, club anthems, old skool garage, and anything else that move your feet.

Think you’ve got a good voice? Then grab the mic and sing.

Time: 9pm – 4am Raduno, 85 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London EC1M 6HJ Info: 07960 108 929

TB Nights Tiffinbites plays host to some of the best up-andcoming British Asian music acts in the city, with an established headline act taking the stage once a month.

Line-ups are set to include a host of underground British Asian DJs, MCs, singers and other musical acts playing and performing the funkiest r&b, UK Bhangra, Bollywood and urban beats.

Each night is rounded off with exclusive set from resident celebrity DJ Krash from Rishi Rich Productions.

Audiences will be able to enjoy the regular performances in the relaxed and contemporary surroundings

CLUBS The DJ Interview with Ministry of Sound’s LA Bomba resident DJ JOSE

Words: Michelle Adabra

H

ow long have you been dj-ing for?

I’ve been doing it since 1999, I used to run a record shop. So people used to ask me to DJ at parties etc so it’s kind of how it all started for me.

Have you always been a music lover?

Yes I’ve always been a music lover and always around music. Many people are DJs and have other jobs outside but since I started I’ve been earning my living out of being a DJ for the last 12 years. I want everything I do to be related to music somehow. I’ve been lucky because where I come from in Venezuela is not like the UK.

sic, I like music that makes people dance. I like to move with the times, I don’t jump on every new trend but there is a side of me that likes to experiment with the music of the time.

What kind of music did you grow up listening to in Venezuela?

I actually listened to a lot of House music, as a teenager I would go to a lot of house parties and at that time it was the whole Technotronic thing and later what they called Acid House. You are probably too young to remember that music!

‘I

What is your speciality?

In the UK I champion Reggaeton especially but the whole Latin/African House sound is really taking off over here. Reggaeton is really big here now, in urban clubs they play Dancehall and Reggaeton and hip hop. I still love House mu-

Reggaeton is huge – who are the biggest Reggaeton stars at the moment?

There are quite a few up and coming like Cosculluela – these guys are gonna take it to a whole new level, they are like r&b singers but on Reggaeton beats - the girls

have played in many places now including Hong Kong and South Africa but I like playing in Ireland, Irish people like to party.’

love them! Of course people like Daddy Yankee, Pitbull have also helped bring Reggaeton into the mainstream.

You are a resident at La Bomba, why has it become such a popular night?

The UK has a very mixed clubbing crowd but because of violence associated with Hip hop a lot of those types of raves became tarnished. I think La Bomba is bringing back the sexiness, a couple of years ago that is what Hip hop clubs did but now La Bomba does that. It is an urban night but we’ve taken the edge off it and have put in the sexiness! Anyone can come down it’s for everyone; just come to party and everyone will enjoy it. We play UK Funky House and Latin House, so it makes La

Bomba very unique.

Where is your favourite place to play in the world?

I have played in many places now including Hong Kong and South Africa but I like playing in Ireland, Irish people like to party! I’m happy playing anywhere!

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Latin Explosion Christmas Recovery Party 20 DJ’s go head 2 head in urban Latino UK SHOWDOWN London’s premier Latin music event Ministry of Sound. 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6DP Phone: 0870 060 0010 Times: 10:30pm - 5am www.reggaeton.co.uk

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CLUBS

COUNTDOWN TO 2010 December 31 is the biggest night of the year.

Where will you be when the clock strikes 12?

Reveillon 2010 with London School of Samba This New Year’s Eve, London’s largest Brazilian venue is throwing one of the biggest and best New Year’s Eve parties in town – Reveillon 2010.

Live: Mandinga 9-piece band and London School of Samba 28-piece bateria with carnival dancers.

DJS: Mark Robertson (Spiritual South), Limão (Brazil), D.Vyzor (Brazil) PLUS: Gafieira Dance Performance Where white to enter into the true traditional spirit of

a Brazilian New Year.

Over the last three years, nine-piece band Mandinga have become a permanent fixture on London’s Brazilian music scene, playing a blend of samba, funk and reggae. Their influences include Clube do Balanço, Olodum, Banda Black Rio, Bob Marley, James Brown, Simone, Gilberto Gil, Ed Motta, Buena Vista, Jorge Ben Jor, Bezerra da Silva, and Santana, among others.

Time: 6:30pm – 5am Guanabara, Parker Street (Corner of Drury Lane), London, WC2B 5PW Info: www.guanabara. co.uk

SoulBrew New Year’s Eve Party SoulBrew All-Stars: Spin Doctor & Andy Bird; Jazzie B (Soul 2 Soul / Exclusive NYE Set); Ashley Beedle (X-Press 2); Mr Thing (Extended Playerz / Exclusive NYE Set); Kidkanevil & Kyri R2. You can expect a fun packed mix of sounds old and new that will take in everything including Soul, Disco, Hip-Hop, House, Reggae and beyond.

Time: 9pm-5am East Village, 89 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HX Info: www.soulbrew.com /

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Me, Myself and I present Midnight Affair

Anthony Cumberbatch Will be providing a 3-course silver service meal to guests of Midnight Affair. Tell your friends, to tell their friends, families and associates as this is an offer not too be missed.

Remember, the Christmas festivities will soon dawn upon us and before you know it the search parties are out scouting for what to do, where to go, on 31st December 2009. Last year was probably the best organised NYE event. Well, this year we are offering you an even better quality event of the highest calibre.

Info: www.roadrunnermedia.co.uk

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New Year’s Eve at Rich Mix: Arriba la Cumbia Hackney Globe Trotter vs. Movimientos: Two of London’s top promoters are teaming up for one awesome shindig of a tropical, cumbia, Latino New Year’s Eve party. Two live bands, the hottest DJ’s and our great venue bang in

the heart of East End’s club land. The live bands are Eri Okan, full on north eastern Brazil samba, and Los Chinces, London’s one and only psychedelic, tropical, electric cumbia band. DJs and MCs are Movimientos sound system, plus global DJ Russ Jones (aka Hackney Globetrotter).

Time: 9pm – 3am Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal

CLUBS Green Road, London, E1 6LA Info: www.richmix.org.uk

of Tiffinbites St Paul’s. Benefiting from an expansive cocktail bar, VIP balcony for performing artists and guests, and modern Indian surroundings with large screens, the unique venue is rapidly gaining a reputation as a fashionable post-work city hangout. All events are over 23s.

Time: 9pm - 2am Tiffinbites, 23 Russia Row, Off Gresham Street,, London, EC2V 7PG

New Year’s Eve Fire and Ice Party in a Red Hot Winter Wonderland at The Roof Gardens Get ready for a night of extravagance 100ft above London as The Roof Gardens Club is transformed into a lavish winter wonderland for a dramatic Fire and Ice themed party this New Year’s Eve. The Roof Gardens will be transformed into a lavish winter wonderland for a dramatic Fire and Ice themed party this New Year’s Eve. Guests will be spoilt for choice with the dazzling entertainment on offer which includes a close-up magician, a fortune teller, hot performances from fourpiece funk bank, a chill out zone, and the venue’s infamous and extravagant fireworks display at the stroke of midnight. Guests can party the night away until 4am and then enjoy breakfast canapés in the club just before dawn. Guests will be greeted at the award winning venue’s ground floor entrance by flambeaus and daring street entertainment, before being whisked away to a backdrop of sparkling ice and cool white lights contrasted with rich, fiery red surroundings.

Time: 9pm - 4am The Roof Gardens, 6th Floor, The Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA • For bookings or further details, please call The Roof Gardens Club team on 020 7368 3960 or visit www.roofgardens.virgin. com.

Beat of the City Here at Bombay Dreams, we know that people love to dance!

With top class DJs rolling out the whole spectrum of Bollywood, r&b, club classics and mainstream tunes, our dance floor is never empty. No all male groups. Over 21s only.

Time: 9pm - 5am Bombay Dreams Club, Sevenex Parade, 2 - 3 London Road, Wembley, HA9 7HQ

BollyParty A specialist Bollywood club night with San-j Sanj, DJ Pinkz, The DJ With No Name and Menis playing Bollywood, Bombass and splashings of r’n’b, funky house abd bhangra.It’s BollyFuntastic Yaaar!

Time: 2130 until 0200.

Cafe Chai, 34 The Broadway, Ealing, W5 2NP

Saturday

Niche The freshest r&b and hip hop with resident DJ Swerve.

Time: 10pm – 4am The Loft, inside O2 Arena, Greenwich, London Info: www.niche-events.co.uk

Get Loose High-energy, soulful house music for an upmarket, snazzy, cosmopolitan crowd.

Time: 9pm – 4.30am Fridge Bar, 1 Brixton Road, London SW2 1RJ

Mix ‘n’ Blend Mix “N` Blend is an orgy of sounds where the DJs mix to the masses choice, be it 80`s, 90`s or 00`s. DJ’s on rotation include DJ Pinkz, Argy and Menis

playing the best in soul, funk, electro, house, r&’b, swing, hip hop, garage, drum ‘n’ bass, old skool and new skool.

Time: 9.30pm – 2am Cafe Chai, 35 The Broadway, Ealing, W5 2NP

Coco Blush Cerise Entertainment presents something fresh and funky.

Coco Blush now famous for great uplifting music spun by the UK’s best DJ accompanied by live percussionists in the stylish settings of Arch 1, creating the ultimate Saturday evenings.

On the night, DJs will be playing r’n’b, funky house, old skool and a twist of desi beats.

Time: 9pm Arch One Bar and Grill, 1 Mepham Street, London, SE1 8RL

Sunday

Glam Roc UK Funky, r&b, soulful house.

Smart dress essential.

Time: 9.30pm – 3.30am Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1

Roller Motion in Association with Choice FM Weekly club night on wheels with two arenas of non-stop skating to r&b, Hip Hop, House, classic soul and funk.

Time: 7pm – 12am Renaissance Rooms, Wandsworth Road, London SW8 Info: events@choicefm.com

Any Given Sunday Every Sunday night. Neo-soul, r&b, African beats, 80’s and 90’s classics.

Time: 7pm – midnight Ruby Lo, 23 Orchard Street, London, W1H 6HL Info: info@bros-inc.com / 07932403497

Sunday Rendezvous Come dine or have drinks with your friends. DJ Ice, DJ Bayo, playing the best urban flavours, including soulful house and afrobeats.

Time: 6pm – 12am Number 10, 10 Golborne Road, Notting Hill, London, W10 5PA Info: 07969 302 684

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NOTICEBOARD

FOUR STEPS TO FITNESS Exercise can help people feel better and enjoy life more, even those who think they’re too old or too out of shape. Staying physically active on a regular, permanent basis can help prevent or delay certain diseases (like some types of cancer, heart disease or diabetes) and disabilities as people grow older. Regular exercise also can improve mood and relieve depression, too.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Plan on making physical activity a part of your everyday life. Do things you enjoy. Go for brisk walks.

Ride a bike. Dance. And don’t stop doing physical tasks around the house and in the yard. Trim your hedges without a power tool. Climb stairs. Rake leaves.

STEP ONE The first step is to get at least 30 minutes of activity that makes you breathe harder, on most or all days of the week. That’s called “endurance activity,” because it builds your stamina. That way you can keep doing the things you need to do and the things you like to do. If you can’t be active for 30 minutes all at once, get at least 10 minutes of endurance activity at a time. If you choose to do 10-minute sessions, make sure that they add up to a total of 30 minutes at the end of the day.

Even a moderate level of sustained activity helps.

start an exercise program that makes sure you do the right types of activities.

One doctor describes the right level of effort this way: If you can talk without any trouble at all, your activity is probably too easy. If you can’t talk at all, it’s too hard.

Studies show that endurance activities help prevent or delay many diseases that seem to come with age. In some cases, endurance activity can also improve chronic diseases or their symptoms.

Lack of use lets muscles waste away.

When you have enough muscle, it can mean the difference between being able to get up from a chair by yourself and having to wait for someone to help you get up. That’s true for younger adults as well as for people age 90 and older. Very small changes in muscle size, changes that you can’t even see, can make a big difference in your being able to live and do things on your own.

STEP TWO Step two is to keep using your muscles. People lose 20% to 40% of their You can combine activities muscle — and, along with — for example, walking it, their strength — as they uphill and raking leaves age. Scientists have found build both endurance and that a major reason people some of your muscles at lose muscle is because the same time. Or you can they stop doing everyday activities that use muscle power, not just RF CLUB BOW WHARO because GROVE AD RK they BOW, VICTORIA PA grow LONDON E3 5SN older.

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One good reason to start an exercise program is that you will probably work muscles that you may have stopped using without even realizing it. Another is that exercise programs are likely to help you build up — not just maintain — your endurance and strength.

Keeping your muscles in shape can help prevent another serious problem in older people: falls that cause broken hips or other disabilities. When the leg and hip muscles that support you are strong, you’re less likely to fall. And using your muscles may make your bones stronger, too.

STEP THREE Step three is to do things to help your balance.

For example, stand on one foot, then the other, without holding onto anything for support. Stand up from sitting in a chair without using your hands or arms. Every now and then, walk heel-to-toe (the toes of the foot in back should almost touch the heel of the foot in front when you walk this way).

STEP FOUR Finally, step four is to stretch. Stretching won’t build your endurance or muscles, but it may help keep you limber.

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