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WEEKENDER Cinema

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June 2019

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Follow the map of a culinary tour of the world, on one high road

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Pick of the month

BAO BOROUGH OPENS

Laura Burgoine, editor

The Weekender is published by Southwark Newspaper Ltd - an independent newspaper publisher, based in Bermondsey, south London.

Weekender Editor: Laura Burgoine Advertising Manager: Tammy Jukes

Cult Taiwanese favourite BAO has landed in Borough.

The third of its permanent sites, BAO is launching its first karaoke room, which is now open for bookings for up to 12 guests. The menu is inspired by the late-night grill joints favoured by commuters across Asia, serving dishes such as chicken nugget BAO, beef meatball, fried egg; and Borough curry, Panko goat and Frankfurter. There’s also a graband-go service available from the hatch at the front of the restaurant. 13 Stoney Street, SE1 9AD. baolondon.com

Media Partnerships: Anthony Phillips

BRODERICK AT THE BFI Matthew Broderick is at the BFI, delivering an intro to his new film You Can Count On Me. The story follows Sammy (Laura Linney) who lives and works in the town she grew up in, bringing up her daughter and keeping down a job in the local bank. The arrival of her estranged brother Terry (Mark Ruffalo) brings along a level of support and complication as they find ways to co-exist and deal with past issues. Sunday 16 June at 2pm. Admission: £12.50. whatson.bfi.org.uk

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The Epsom Choral Society and Barnes Choir are joining forces to perform Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius at Southwark Cathedral. Written by Cardinal John Henry Newman (whose canonisation is due to take place in Rome later this year), it follows the journey of a dying man who meets his Guardian Angel and goes before his God before being taken to Purgatory with the promise of everlasting glory. Saturday 22 June at 7pm at Southwark Cathedral.

Admission: £20/£10 students. gerontius2019.org.uk/shop

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SUMMER MELTDOWN The line-up has been revealed for the 26th Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre.

Festival curator Nile Rodgers and CHIC are performing, along with the world premiere of Eurythmics Songbook, Despacio, Thundercat, Anitta, SOPHIE, Songhoy Blues, Alfa Mist, Durand Jones and The Indications, KOKOROKO, A Night of Studio 54 featuring ‘Jellybean’ Benitez and Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein performing the music of Stranger Things. August 3-11. www.southbankcentre.co.uk

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FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS The people powered West Norwood Feast runs on the first Sunday of every month. The event includes an artisan’s market, food fair, retro village, fresh ‘n’ green area, and a family hub.

The major focus this year is on sustainable living with discounts for people who bring their own reusable containers when buying food and drink. The next market is on Sunday 2 June (10am- 4pm). For more information, visit: westnorwoodfeast.com

Spotlight

big band jazz

going strong at the hideaway Laura Burgoine

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ubbed Britain’s Michael Bublé, Mark Kingswood traverses the globe with his brand of big band jazz. Now, he brings his new album to Streatham’s Hideaway jazz club.

The singer’s debut album, Strong, has recently been re-released in the UK. “It’s 50 years since Frank Sinatra released the My Way album, which I felt was the perfect opportunity to build a one-off night at the Hideaway,” Mark said. “We wanted to brand it half and half so it’s Frank Sinatra music with Strong as well.”

The album was made two years ago and released in Canada as Mark is signed to a Montreal-based record label; he divides his time between Canada and the UK. “The hardest thing for me about Montreal is the language barrier,” he said. “But it’s a fantastic music scene and they’ve been really adoptive.”

He’s even had UK fans fly to Montreal to see him perform.

This month Mark is touring the UK with Jools Holland.

“It’s a great opportunity. I’m very lucky to be invited on the tour,” he said. “Jools and I are jazzy, bluesy, from a similar world. We’re both inspired by real musicians.”

Having just finished the production stage of his second album, including filming videos, Mark is looking forward to spending more time on home soil. “I’m coming back to the UK at the end of year and doing some bigger shows. It’s so easy to get your music out there now with the internet.”

Growing up in Kent, Mark performed his first show at age eight. “My parents put me up for this talent show and I won the competition,” he said. “I had no training. I sang Unchained Melody. I’ve always been an old soul. I got the bug then and there. That was it. I knew from that minute that this is what I was going to do.”

By 14, Mark was gigging at pubs and clubs before taking a backseat and learning the other side of the industry: producing, songwriting and sound engineering.

“In my late teens, early 20s, I fell much more into that role. I was behind the glass in the studios,” he said.

It was while he was working with a guy signed to Hollywood Records that Mark got a call from Disney to produce songs for Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana soundtrack, which went on to be a platinum seller.

Mark has now returned to his roots. “In my 20s-30s I was singing music that made me happy: jazz and swing.”

“Strong is me as a singer, songwriter, engineer, producer. You’re hearing all me.”

Strong is out on June 21. Mark is at the Hideaway Jazz Club, 2 Empire Mews, Stanthorpe Road, SW16 2BF, on June 7 at 9pm. Admission: £15. Phone: 020 8835 7070. www.hideawaylive.co.uk

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Gig guide Sat 1st June, SW9 Tha Alkaholiks at Chip Shop Brixton 378 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 8LF, 9pm-1am, £28 Highly rated, Billboard-charting hip hop trio from Los Angeles, Tha Alkaholiks, aka Tha Liks, will be wedging their west coast crew into this tiny Coldharbour Lane bar.

It’s a guaranteed sell out, so be quick!

EVO, Fri 7th June

Sat 1st June, SW9 Come We Grow at Cafe Cairo 88 Landor Road, SW9 9PE, 6pm-1.30am, £5 Infused with alternative Chakra-chuffing vibes, this event sees musicians, MCs, performers and activists come together to “awaken the eco-conscience through music, song, dance, and collaboration.” Featuring ‘Earth and Moon gongs’ (err?), tarot and astrology readings, Capoeria, poets, DJs and live drums, it’s claimed to be a “chance for everyone, regardless of language, culture or knowledge of environmentalism, to come together, have fun and be inspired.”

Sat 1st June, SE11 Cabaret and DJs at Duckie Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY, 9pm-4am, £8 Hosted by the effervescent Amy Lamé, this packed night mashes up indie dance with weird and wonderful cabaret acts. Taking to the stage is performance artist and writer, Lasana Shabazz, followed by Oisín, who employs “dark humour to undermine neoliberal hegemonies.” Taking the late shift on the DJ decks is Brixton’s very own DJs ‘Erbz’n’Spicez, pumping out armflapping pop thumpers till 4am.

Mon 3rd June, SW9 Industry Mondays at the Dogstar 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8LQ, 8pm, free We’re not sure what an ‘Industry Monday’ is (is it for steelworkers or summat?) but there’ll be a DJ from 8pm and cheapo drinks all night.

Tues 4th June, SE1 Beach Rave at Ministry of Sound 103 Gaunt Street, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6DP, 10.30pm-4am, £7 Born In The 90’s unleash the dance, pop’n’cheese at this 90s beach partythemed night. There’s Hip Hop, trap and grime in room two, plus beach ball drops, swim inflatables and most importantly of all, cheap booze deals. Huzzah!

Weds 5th June, SW9 Wicked Wednesday at the Prince of Wales 467-469 Brixton Road, SW9 8HH, 10pm3am, free Attracting a diverse mix of talented musicians (and well oiled locals), this late night jam session keeps the jazz, soul, Afrobeat, funk and dance coming till the wee small hours.

Thurs 6th June, SW4 Showcase Thursdays at SO.Uk 65 Clapham High St, SW4 7SS, 6.30pm3am, free New weekly open mic night in Clapham promising, “some of London’s best up and coming artists and bands.”

Thurs 6th June, SW2 Jam Session at the Hand In Hand 61 New Park Road, Streatham Hill, SW2 4LA, 7.30pm, free

Tha Alkaholiks, Sat 1st June Taking place in the no-nonsense Hand In Hand boozer at the top of Brixton Hill is D. Banana’s Platform Open Mic session. Get there by 7.30pm to sign up and great ready to impress (or depress) the friendly crowd with your singular talents. Backline is provided.

Thurs 6th June, SE27 Brass Band Thurs at The Railway Tavern 7 Station Rise, Tulse Hill, SE27 9BW, 8.30pm-11.30am, Free If you go all a-quiver for a bit of brassy parping, then gyrate your bones in the direction of the Railway and soak up their brass band tootin’ goodness and tuck into a pizza for a fiver.

Fri 7th June, SW2 Brixton Buzz party night at the Effra Social 89 Effra Road, Brixton, SW2 1DF, 9pm1am, Free Well-oiled Brixton Buzz DJs are back on the decks to spin floor-crunching party bangers

Jungle Cakes, Sat 8th June till 1am, backed by crazy dance visuals. The music policy is: paaaaaaarty, so expect pop nipple-tweakers like Cyndi Lauper, Beyonce, Bon Jovi, A-Ha, Fleetwood Mac, Cher, Dolly, Whitney, Queen, Bowie, Outkast and more.

Fri 7th June, SE1 Algo Mas at Union Club 66 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, SE1 7TP, 1am-10am £10 For the party-hard crew who refuse to let go of their Thursday night hedonism, the Union Club opens up at 1am Friday morning and keeps going till 10am. This underground afterhours event pumps out a metric ton of house, tech, electro and other throbbing delights, all soaked in a deluge of smoke and lasers.

Fri 7th June, SE15 EVO at Four Quarters 187 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4TP, 8pm2am, free Songwriter/singer DJ Femme mashes up

No Frills, Sun 9th June a mix of UKG to Tropical House and 80’s synth pop ably supported by EVO resident Bok Bok and Zaflon.

Sat 8th June, SW2 Mighty Hoopla After Party at Electric Brixton Town Hall Parade, Brixton, SW2 1RJ, 10.30pm-5am, £12 The Mighty Hoopla is back at Brockwell Park, with an official after party at the Electric, a mere saunter from the festival site. Ultra Nate plays live backed by a plethora of DJs including Hifi, Sean , Savage DJs and the Sink The Pink mob.

Sat 8th June, SW9 Jungle Cakes at JAMM 261 Brixton Road, Brixton, SW9 6LH, 4pm4am, £20 This 12 hour bash kicks off in the outdoor BBQ terrace with an Ed Solo reggae set and then shuffles inside for a gusset-crunching

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Gig guide feast of jungle and drum and bass till 4am.

Also taking to the decks will be Deekline, Potential Badboy, Navigator, Jessi G, Spyda and the Ragga Twins Crew, plus Chopstick Dubplate and Jamie Rodigan.

Sun 9th June, SW2 No Frills Sunday Session at The Windmill 22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton SW2 5BZ, 7pm, Free With the hard drinking No Frills Band at the helm, this jaunty, round-the-table candlelit session invites musicians of all abilities to join in with new and traditional songs. Like a musical Whicker’s World without the airfare or cavity searches, feel free to sing along to globally sourced tunes.

Tues 11th June, SW2 The Soothsayers at Effra Hall Tavern Kellett Road, Brixton, SW2, 9pm-11.30pm, Free Glug down a Guinness in this old-school Brixton boozer and enjoy splendid original Afrobeat and reggae-influenced grooves from local legends, The Soothsayers.

Weds 12th June, SE11 Pete Saunders at Toulouse-Lautrec 140 Newington Butts, Kennington, SE11 4RN, 7.30pm-10.30pm, free Ex Dexys jazz reprobate Pete rolls out a set of blues-infused originals and classics, marinated with the musical juice of Tom Waits and Dr John.

Weds 12th June, SE1 Janus Rasmussen at Corsica Studios 5 Farrell Court, Elephant & Castle, SE17 1LB, 7pm-10.15pm, £11.30 Hailing from the Nordic northerness of the Faroe Islands and now based in Reykjavík, Janus Rasmussen performs in both Kiasmos and electro-pop outfit Bloodgroup. He’ll be playing material off his debut solo album Vín, which explores “new sound-worlds within the realm of experimental minimal techno.”

Triple bill at Off The Cuff, 27th June

Burlesque, Sat 22nd June

Thurs 13th June, SW9 Bespoke Thursdays at Market House 443 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8LN, 9pm-12,30am, free DJ Chima Anya whisks up RnB, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Garage and classic tunes from the 90’s onwards.

Thurs 13th June, SW9 Queen Colobus at Pop Brixton 49 Brixton Station Road, SW9 8PQ, 7pm10pm, free With alto saxophonist and singer Beth Hopkins at the helm, the four-piece Queen Colobus slide their brand of jazz fusion past the security at Pop, with DJ Jelly on the Plates.

Wonderland, Fri 28th June

Record Exchange 20 Norwood High St, SE27 9NR, 7pm-1am, £tbc This fundraiser supports the Movers and Makers August Camp for children with special needs in London. There will be drinks, nibbles, live music and DJs.

Beat Wave at Barrio 30 Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2 5SG, 8pm2.30am, free Barrio All-Star DJs roll out a mix of Tropical Soul, Latin Licks, Funky Disco, Old-Skool & Party Faves to get your weekend wobbling wildly.

Sat 15th June, SW9 K-Effect at the Queens Head 144 Stockwell Rd, Stockwell, SW9 9TQ, 9pm-3am, £5 K-Effect makes his UK debut at the Queen’s Head, with support from Man2.0 and The Evil Plans taking y’all on an eclectic journey of underground electronica.

Fri 21st June, SE1 On The Boil at Spit and Sawdust 21 Bartholomew St, London SE1 4AL, 8pmmidnight, free DJ Eloise and chums throw down a night of party bangers in the Spit - a small pub with an impressive craft ale offering.

Tues 18th June, SE15 Open Mic at Canavan’s Peckham Pool Club 188 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4NF, 8pm4am, free This weekly sesion invites all styles to get onboard and show the microphone who’s boss. There’s half price shots, booze deals, a happy hour and a DJ afterparty with Jules on the decks till 4am.

Thurs 20th June, SE5 Open Mic at The Joiners Arms 35 Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8RS, 8pm, Free Test out your talents in this friendly old school boozer where aspiring comedians, musicians and poets are cordially invited to wow the crowds or die a thousand deaths onstage.

Fri 14th June, SW16 Tippa Irie at Hideaway 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, SW16 2BF, 9pm. £22.50 First coming to prominence in the early eighties as an MC on the South London reggae sound system, Saxon Studio International, Tippa scored national exposure in the mid1980s, and bagged a UK Top 40 hit in 1986 with ‘Hello Darling’. He’s since collaborated with Alexander O’Neal, Long Beach Dub Allstars, and appeared on The Black Eyed Peas track, ‘Hey Mama.’ He’ll be performing both Fri and Sat in Streatham, backed by his full live band.

133 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST, 11pm5am, £12 Legendary DJ Keith Lawrence brings a vinyl-only sesh of Tru Skool Beats covering Soul, Funk, Disco, RnB & Hip Hop in the CLF Art Cafe.

Thurs, 20th June, SE11 Live Music at Brown Derby 336 Kennington Park Road, Oval SE11 4PP, 8pm, Free Unspecified ‘live jazz and blues artists’ bring the music to this unpretentious, 1920s-themed boozer right next to Oval tube station.

Fri 14th June, SE15 Tru Skool Beats at The Bussey Building

Fri 14th June, SE27 Peace Thread Fundraiser at Book &

Fri 21st June, SW2

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Sat 22nd June, SW9 Burlesque at Courtesan 69-73 Atlantic Road, Brixton SW9 8PU, 10.30pm, Free Tucked away in Atlantic Road, Courtesan’s striking interior recalls a backstreet Shanghai bar from the 1920s. Serving as a dim sum restaurant during the day, the venue transforms into an artistic speakeasy at night, hosting cabaret, live music, and club nights. This week, the award-scooping Lilly Snatchdragon takes a swirl.

Sat 22nd June, SE11 Disco at the Cock Tavern 340 Kennington Road, London, SE11, 5pm2am, Free LGBT+ friendly DJ night in this lively, quirky boozer with artwork bolted onto the ceiling.

Sat 22nd June, SW16 Polar Bears Can Dance at Pratts & Payne 103 Streatham High Road, SW16 1HJ, 9pm2am, Free DJs serve up soul, disco, funk and reggae in this retro chic bar stocked with lovely real ales.

Sun 23rd June, SW16 100% Reggae at the White Lion

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Gig guide 234 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BB, 6pm-midnight, £5 Nowt but smooth roots, lovers rock and reggae in this fine community boozer in SW16.

A triumvirate of acts on offer, with dark, groovy and emotional Flöat, lo-fi, altcountry twang lads Symbol Soup (pictured) and experimental popsters, IDRchitecture.

Mon 24th June, SE5 Folk Jam at The Old Dispensary 325 Camberwell New Road, SE5 0TF, 8pm1am, Free This traditional Irish boozer is the perfect setting for a spirited weekly folk jam where anyone can join in with the band and sing, strum, rattle or parp to their heart’s content. The booze is cheap and the vibes are welcoming - recommended.

Thursday 27th June, SW2 ARKIVE at White Horse 94 Brixton Hill, Brixton, SW2 1QN, 9pmmidnight, Free BRXTNFNK and their DJ confidantes will be rummaging through their record collections in this busy boozer on t’hill.

Weds 26th June, SW2 Brixton Blues Jam at Blues Kitchen 40 Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2 5SP, 9pm midnight, free Musicians, singers and scissor players can sign up to play with the bluesy house band. There’s a full PA, drums and backline and even a spare guitar available.

Thurs 27th June, SE5 Jazz Jam at The Junction 171 Coldharbour Lane, SE5 9PA, 8pm11pm, Free Tuesday’s jams have proved so popular, they’ve expanded into Thursdays, with bar manager Luke Fowler getting dextrous on the double bass, ably supported by an accomplished house band in this friendly independent bar.

Thurs 27th June, SE24 Triple bill at Off The Cuff 301-303 Railton Road, Herne Hill, SE24 0JN, 8pm-11pm, £5

Thurs 27th June, SW8 Indie Rock at The Cavendish Arms 128 Hartington Road, SW8 2HJ, 8pm, £5 Hosted by indie megastars How Does It Feel To Be Loved? and Tugboat Captain, there’s three bands lined up at the Cavendish Arms in Stockwell. Headliners Suggested Friends bring their bag of garage fuzz, indie jangle and post punk, while Foundlings roll out dreamy fuzz pop songs “pitched between infectiously melancholic indie-pop and angular, postpunk inflected stomps.” Opening the night is Mothercanyouhearme, a duo employing a barrage of amps and effects pedals to create a gigantic noise of Gordon Bennett proportions.

Fri 28th June, SW2 Wonderland at Hootananny 95 Effra Road, Brixton, SW2 1DF, 9pm3am, £5 For over a decade, Wonderland have been running brilliant parties around south London while raising money for communities in the Gambia. For this early summer bash, they’ve moved to Hootananny and put together a cracking line up, headlined by Soul Grenade,

who whizz up a veritable tornado of funk, brass, funk and soul smashes. Flevans builds a sunny strata of upbeat funk, breaks, soul and electronica, while The Cracked get jiggy with Latin, African/Soca/Tropical beats and harmonies. Busting major moves onstage will be the Meyer Dancers, London’s finest 60s/70s retro go-go dancers, backed by a fleet of Wonderland DJs hell bent on getting your nether regions on the move.

Fri 28th June, SW16 Vinyl DJ at the Rebel Inn 78A Streatham High Road, London SW16 1BS, 9pm-midnight, Free We’re not sure if it’s a DJ made of vinyl or someone playing proper old-school 45s, but we like the boozer so it’s worth a Friday night punt. Come down and shake a body part to old school funk, reggae, hip-hop and more.

Sat 29th June, SW2 Funky House at Gremio de Brixton St. Matthew’s Church, Effra Road, Brixton, SW2 1JF, 9pm-2am, Free DJ Yvette Lindquist spins funky vocal house and Latin beats, accompanied by an undetermined sax player, who we’ll call Sax X. Sat 29th June, SW11 Saturdays at the Clapham Grand 21-25 St John’s Hill, Clapham, SW11 1TT, 9pm-2am, £10 Get ready to sweep, strut and sashay in the direction of the dancefloor and unleash your animal loin-thrusts to an uncomplicated amalgam of crowd-pleasing party classics, with house DJs spinning Hip-Hop to House, Disco to R&B.

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Sat 29th June, SW16 TJ Johnson at Trio Pizzeria 19 The High Parade, SW16 1EX, 8pm11.30pm, free Talented guitarist/singer TJ Johnson dispenses jazz tunes, soul and gospel while you scoff pizzas and slurp cocktails.

Sat 29th June, SW9 DJ Boring at Phonox 418 Brixton Rd, Brixton, SW9 7AY, 9.30pm-4am, £15 Mr Boring brings his array of loose house sounds and vocal samples mixed with classics and forward-facing tracks to “make his sets a complete journey,” whatever that means.

Sat 29th June, SW9 Fleetwood Mac vs Bowie vs Beyonce at Market House 443 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8LN, 10pm-3am, £5 This pop special witnesses a titanic battle between the mighty Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and Beyonce. Expect another jam-packed night upstairs at the Market House as DJ Editor and Jizzy Rascal mix up the Mac and pump out their trademark category-catapulting selections of dance zingers and pop tunes to keep the floor in an arm-waving, air-punching frenzy.

Sun 30th June, SW4 Blues Jam at Bread & Roses 68 Clapham Manor Street, Clapham, SW4 6DZ, 5pm-9pm, Free Early evening Blues Jam hosted by four piece band with harmonica great Errol Linton and guitarist Dave Wilson. Sign up from 5pm.

Arts & entertainment

chasing the american dream Michael Holland

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rthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has been done many times but rarely, if ever, with the Lomans as a black family. This one change completely alters the original narrative of a man - Willy Loman - desperately seeking his American Dream at the expense of losing his family. With this casting, Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell’s production immediately adds tacit connotations of slave history, racism and another barrier to success at work.

Willy’s dream of financial success after years of aiming for the top of his travelling salesman tree makes him just a shell of the man he once was, and finally results in utter disillusionment. His constant thoughts of money, while sacrificing himself, eventually lead to his demise. It is only in the flashback scenes that he can be seen as a proud, straightbacked man, a hero to his two boys and long-suffering wife Linda.

Willy’s sons, Happy and Biff, are very different in character but also very much brotherly. Their early father-son relationship sours over time as they cannot live up to his expectations and see him take out his anger on their mum. The house, just a final mortgage payment away from being owned outright, has become a prison for them all in this slowburn, brooding and dark play.

Performances are excellent, and the clever set allows us to look back in time through windows, but there is a lot of inaction covered by too much shouting and too many words. It was like listening to the family next door having a row but with memorable phrases instead of abusive swearing. And if you are not comfortable with people talking to ghosts and the ghosts talking back, then you’ll be as indifferent as I am about this Death of a Salesman.

Death of a Salesman is on at The Young Vic, The Cut, SE1 until July 13 at 7:30pm with 2:30pm matiness. Admission: £10 - £40. Phone: 0207 922 2922. www.youngvic.org

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ne Henry was never going to be enough when I could have three, and having no sense of balance I thought it would be a great idea to go ‘once more unto the breach’ and watch all of Shakespeare’s Henrys in an all-day marathon put on for the press. I’m not sure what’s more bizarre, me watching all three or the cast who played multiple roles in this 12-hour extravaganza.

In Henry IV part 1 the focus is on the young Prince Hal and his relationship with Falstaff. This association is causing King Henry distress as he worries about the impact the braggart Falstaff and his cronies have on Hal. “Why can’t Hal be more like Hotspur with his princely qualities?” asks Henry, as Wales, Scotland and Northumberland rebel against the sickly King, who believes Hal is wasting his time with the drunken troupe at the Boar’s Head Tavern. Prince Hal, eloquently played by Sarah Amankwah, gives weight and growth throughout the three plays. Not a word is spilt when she speaks.

The fast talking, scheming Falstaff - almost an ‘Ab Fab’ character - worked well and had the audience in stitches in the capable hands of Helen Schlesinger, a powerhouse

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of energy. The Gadshill robbery scene was amongst the most hilarious. Michelle Terry’s Hotspur also kept us on our toes with her vibrancy and fast paced wit.

As we move to Henry IV part 2 Hal begins to mature and move away from Falstaff. While he is crowned King he denies all knowledge of his old friend: “I know thee not, old man” - breaking Falstaff’s heart, and mine! A shout out to Sophie Russell as Shallow, whose interaction with Falstaff was genius.

In Henry V, Sarah Amankwah is now the assured King and her voice was crystal clear as England and France prepared for battle. The tennis ball scene provided a

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glint of Henry’s growing confidence, with Amankwah providing much in this scene with only her eyes.

No Falstaff here, however, Colin Hurley as Katherine (amongst others) and Steffan Donnelly as Captain Fluellen, provided the laugh out loud moments. Welcome relief in the height of war, and the battle of Agincourt.

Purists may not be happy with the role reversals but power to the women who played these parts. The Globe reaches out to a wider audience regarding accessibility and Shakespeare is shaken up once again in these productions. I hope the allure of diversity reaches far and wide.

What an amazing feat for the actors who rightly received a standing ovation at the day’s end. As the finale came to a close with a boisterous drumming scene, the actors seemed to leap for joy while exiting the stage! I hope they enjoyed the big bold productions as much as I did! Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, and go and enjoy one or all of these. They are awesome!

All playing at Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1, until October 11. Admission: £5 - £47. Phone: 0207 401 9919. www.shakespearesglobe.com

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Streatham food festival 2019

A culinary tour of the world, on one high road

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he tenth STREATHAM FOOD FESTIVAL is set to spice up the streets.

Celebrating a decade of events, the festival is back with a bang, with a four-day celebration of the fabulous food on offer in Streatham. The event shines a spotlight on the amazing restaurants, cafes and bars at the heart of the community and encourages residents and visitors to try new places.

This year’s festival features two key events: The Streatham Food Tour, the best-known event of the festival, is back for 2019, packed full of returning favourites and some brand-new openings. With cuisines ranging from British to Thai, Mexican to Venezuelan there is even more mouthwatering food on offer than ever this year. The Streatham Food Tour offers the chance to take a culinary tour of the world, on one high road. Around 40 restaurants will offer mini plates

allowing visitors to taste a range of cuisines as they visit some of the best eateries Streatham has on offer, scoring them as they go. Participating restaurants include Café Barcelona, Saigon Bistro, Vegan Express, Talay Thai, Pratts and Payne, Blackbird Bakery, The Mere Scribbler, Batch & Co, Fish Tale and many more.

The Streatham Food Fair on Streatham Green brings together some of the best local food traders, music and entertainment on Saturday 22 June. The family friendly day, running from 12- 7pm, is a foodie paradise.

With confirmed stalls including Wren Cakes, Chocolates

by Eloise, Fish Tale, Surrey Ices, Bun Kabab and local businesses Streatham Wine House and Chalkpit, there will be a wide range of food and drink on offer while face painters and music keep the whole family entertained.

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The programme will also be packed with food related events around Streatham over the four days it runs. For the full programme visit: www.streathamfoodfestival.com The Streatham Food Festival is funded by InStreatham BID, a not for profit company created by local businesses, for local businesses. Louise Abbotts, BID Manager, said “It’s an event all of us in Streatham look forward to… Food in Streatham goes from strength to strength, and we have one of the most exciting restaurant scenes in the capital. The Streatham Food Tour gives us the opportunity to show off both well-established venues and exciting new openings to both residents and visitors to the area.”

To keep up to date with news about the festival follow @StreathamFood Streatham Food Festival runs from Thursday 20- Sunday 23 June.

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Food & drink

It would be Rude not to pay them a visit

By Michael Holland

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had heard Vanessa Feltz singing its praises on her radio shows so I was very excited about reviewing Rude ’n’ Boomin’, the new health-focused sandwich and juice shop in Walworth. I’d also heard whispers of various music legends spotted there.

Rude ’n’ Boomin’ is the brainchild of cousins Colin Webb, who lived in New Zealand for 12 years, where he and wife Esther owned and operated the world famous Cereal Killa Cafe in Auckland, and Kieran McDonagh, a legend in the m usic industry who has travelled the world working with the likes of Mark Ronson, Skepta, Olly Murs, and Professor Green.

Me and lunching partner Fiona rocked up at midday just in time to talk to the cousins’ coffee guy from Ozone in Shoreditch who spoke of how he sends a team to coffee-growing countries each year to seek out and bring back the best beans. Timed to perfection, a Piccolo was laid before me (like a small flat white), which was creamy and soothing. Then, realising I was serious, a double hit of coffee was brought to me, which put every one of my reflexes on high alert. Fiona wimped out with a large mug of creamy, milky coffee that she absolutely loved.

It was good sitting around with the family (Colin’s black-cab

driver brother came in for his lunch) listening to the boys talk about how their lives led them to this moment. A huge mural of contemporary music stars filled a whole wall next to where we sat and cool tunes played in the background creating a good vibe. Kieran talked about his friends from the music industry popping in regularly, while Colin spoke of his experiences Down Under. “Esther has 20 years’ experience as a chef and food consultant, and she believes in providing the best product she can, sourcing only the finest and freshest ingredients…

We make our amazing paleo granola on-site and we source our bespoke bread from the award winning Olivier’s Bakery at Borough market.”

We tried a bit of the ‘amazing’ granola and both agreed it was pretty special. I felt that it had life-affirming qualities but what do I know about cereal and grain? I should have got a quote off Fiona, who does know about these things. After perusing the menu she chose the Spicy Chick: a smashed chickpea, avocado, celery, almond, red onion, dill, chili and tomato sandwich, and was really impressed.

I was going for the Hot Stepper (Kashmiri chicken, red onion and sour cream) but too many people said I should go for the

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Rude Reuben, the SE London take on the New York classic. In Rude ’n’ Boomin’ it comes with mustard, pastrami, sauerkraut, pickles and Swiss cheese, so I knew nothing could go wrong with that combo - and I was right.

Between the team they had me thinking about the ‘crunch’ in the toasted sourdough bread, the excitement when the pickle kicks in, the subtlety of the mustard. This was proper eating with the mind connected to the taste buds, not merely munching away without thinking, while checking your phone for likes and retweets. Their passion for food became my passion.

Both Fiona and I were done in after those toasted pieces of art. We couldn’t even manage one of the shakes and smoothies that sounded delicious. After saying our goodbyes and promising to return we journeyed home discussing the highlights of our lunch. It was all one big highlight.

Rude ’n’ Boomin’, York Mansions, 1A Browning Street, SE17 1LP Phone: 020 3638 9134

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Health Tony O’Flaherty at the Summit of Snowdon

Care boss raises £1K for Healthy Living Club after completing the 3 Peaks Challenge

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ony O’Flaherty, owner of Home Instead Senior Care Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich, has raised £1,000 for a dementia café after completing the National Three Peaks Challenge.

The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis, the three highest peaks in the UK, often within 24 hours. The total walking distance is 23 miles (37km) and the total ascent is 3064 metres (10,052ft).

For Tony, taking on the challenge was daunting but he did it in support of a weekly dementia café which takes place at the Healthy Living Club in Lambeth. He feels passionately about supporting those living with dementia and for this particular challenge, he raised crucial funds for this local, and very popular dementia café.

A dementia café is a place where people living with

dementia can go to socialise in an informal setting, and feel comfortable and supported. The café provides an opportunity for anyone with memory loss or dementia, their carers, friends and family members, and others just looking for company, to come to meet and relax.

Tony explained, “It was an intimidating task to take on, but I was determined to complete the challenge within 24 hours. Thankfully, I managed to complete all 3 mountains in 23 hours and 37 minutes, and I am so pleased to have raised a significant amount for The Healthy Living Club’s dementia cafe.”

Christine Landreth, Community Development Worker at the Healthy Living Club commented on Tony’s success, saying, “Wow that really is an amazing achievement! Many congratulations on completing your 3 peaks challenge - what a fabulous and impressive

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“And many many more thanks for your very generous donation! It completely surpasses our expectations and will provide lunches to our 30 plus members each Wednesday for many months to come. Your donation and interest in the Healthy Living Club will make a real difference to our sustainability and impact positively on the work we do with our members.”

The Three Peaks Challenge is very popular, and hosts several groups each year. Many walkers, like Tony, climb the mountains to raise money for a cause, whilst others simply do it for an exhilarating challenge.

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Zip Now London is back and better than ever

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ip Now London, the biggest and fastest city centre zip wire, is returning to the Southbank for its third summer season, opening to the public on 12th June

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To mark its return, Zip Now London is offering early bird tickets for £27 to this exciting central London activity, which is suitable for friends, families, birthday parties and group events.

Just a few minutes from the London Eye and located in Archbishop’s Park, Zip Now London will be bigger than ever with a new fourth parallel line, meaning even more people can experience the thrill of flying at speeds of up to 50kph across the London skyline in pairs, trios or groups of four.

Over 75,000 customers have ridden the zip wire and once again riders will launch from a 35-metre high tower, travelling 225 metres with a stunning backdrop including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Gherkin, Lambeth Palace and The Shard.

Zip Now London will be open daily from 12th June until 15th September 2019 with the following opening hours: Monday to Friday 11.30 to 19.30, Saturday 9.00 to 19.30, Sunday 9.00 to 17.00

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Come and visit us at Graveney School Graveney School is holding an Open Morning for Year 7 pupils on Wednesday 26th June, 9.30am – 12.30pm. Principal’s talks will take place at: 9.30am for 9.50am – 10.20am and 10.30am for 10.50am – 11.25am, numbers are limited.

Graveney benefits from a beautiful, leafy campus, which comprises 11 buildings including a former Georgian stately home, a Victorian school building, a number of more architecturally interesting blocks built in the 1960s, a prizewinning new block which opened in 2016 and a second new block due for completion in September 2019 which will include 10 humanities classrooms and an observatory.

Graveney’s Year 7 pupils are drawn from a wide number of local schools, with the vast majority of pupils living locally.

Graveney is an outstanding school with the latest of its five ‘outstanding’ Ofsted ratings achieved in 2015. In 2018, 93% of Graveney pupils achieved a grade 4 (C) or above in both English and mathematics and 84% achieved a grade 5 or above The school’s overall attainment score places it in the top 10% of schools in the country.

In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, a wide range of sports, musical and cultural extra-curricular activities are offered so as to ensure that pupils are well rounded and encouraged to excel in a variety of different walks of life. There is a particular emphasis on outdoor education, and all Year 7

Graveney pupils participate in a weeklong trip to Wales as part of a programme to build confidence, resilience and a cohesive community within the school. Outdoor education continues in Year 8, feeding into the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme in Year 9.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Morning, it is an excellent opportunity for prospective pupils and their

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parents to view the school’s excellent facilities, visit subject departments and discuss courses with current pupils and staff.

You will find Graveney School in Welham Road, SW17 9BU. For more information, email : info@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk or visit www.graveney.org

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Pic - Farr-ah 1, Relief, David Holah.

Morley Printmaking department to host charity print auction

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orley College London is pleased to announce that its Printmaking department will host a charity print auction on 11 June, with all proceeds being donated to cancer charities Marie Curie and the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

Alongside the auction, Morley Printmaking department will also present Planets Box Set, an exhibition of print works

by Morley staff and students in response to Gustav Holst’s The Planets. The exhibition, which was first shown as part of Morley’s Festival of Arts and Culture in 2018, will be on display in the Cardew Space at Morley’s main centre. The auction and exhibition together will serve as a fantastic celebration of the Printmaking department, its history, and its future, ahead of the opening of its

new accessible studios in 2020.

The exhibition and charity auction will honour the memory of three printmaking tutors, Richard Michell, Dorothea Wight and Magar Balakjian, who were instrumental in developing the Printmaking department at Morley and worked at the College for many years. Works by all three tutors will be featured in the Cardew Space alongside alongside the Planets Box Set exhibition, and the auction will include work donated by past and present students and renowned artists who have either had a connection with the three artists or the Printmaking department.

11 June 2019, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (auction begins at 7:00pm) at Morley College London, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT Tickets for the exhibition and auction are available online at www.morleycollege.ac.uk/events. Donated works for the auction are visible online at www.inprintprintout.co.uk, or on Morley Printmaking’s Instagram and Twitter feeds, @morleyprint.

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Homes MARKET COMMENT Graham Lawes Director of Residential South East JLL

Location and space ar Lovell Homes’ launch

The south east London property market continues to gain traction, with healthy levels of viewings throughout the week, not just at the weekends.

Viewings over the Bank Holidays can be a bit hit and miss, especially when the sun is shining; but I’m encouraged by the level of motivated buyers actively looking to purchase at all price points.

Often the perception of how well the agent is performing is often based on how many viewings the property is getting.

Whilst I do agree with this perception, it really comes down to the quality of viewer and the pre-qualification process, how the viewing is set up and the staging of the property.

Buyers need to be given time to view the property and the viewing needs to be conducted by a senior member of the agency team – someone who is not just knowledgeable about the property but the area as a whole.

Buyers, as well as sellers, need to trust their agent and feel that the advice and information they are receiving is accurate and true, without those stereotypical and arduous sales pitches.

At JLL, we ensure the customer’s journey is as seamless and enjoyable as possible, and rest assured that if there are any bumps along the way we’ll be on hand to iron out the issues.

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ovell Homes is expecting unprecedented demand for the long awaited launch of its new phase at Trinity Walk in Woolwich.

Location is at the heart of this architect-designed development with the new Crossrail station located just a mile away allowing commuters a seven minute journey into central London.

After the fantastic success on phase one, they are delighted to announce the launch of

the second phase of their development that will consist of a stunning collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments, with some of them being impressive duplexes.

The apartment buildings have been carefully designed to create a strong visual impact, accentuated with sensitive design details to provide a sense of individuality and style. Each new home has been built to maximise space and light as well

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as being finished with a high specification to ensure high levels of comfort, security and quality.

Stuart Gibbons, managing director of Lovell Homes, said: “We are looking forward to our launch showcase of our new phase at Trinity Walk. Buyers will be impressed with the space our apartments offer. All homes have been built to larger than normal standards which sets Trinity Walk apart from other new build developments in the area.”

The interiors are striking.

Buyers can expect high gloss kitchens, with most fitted with fully integrated appliances. Each home also boasts contemporary white bathrooms suites and flooring throughout.

Prices start from £350,000 and with Help to Buy available on all homes under £600,000, Lovell Homes are expecting a high demand on this popular scheme. www.trinitywalk-woolwich.com/

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