FEB 2023
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WELCOME TO FEBRUARY Make the most of the week-long February half-term holiday and treat the family to wintry London activities this February; with attractions hosting special events and family-friendly half-term activities in London left, right and centre, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend some quality family time in the capital…..and don’t forget Valentine’s Day! The weather is going to be cold in February, so make sure you wrap up warm. Now is the time to visit London's indoor attractions and events, or to warm up in a cosy London pub. An afternoon tea bus tour booth table covered in Valentines sweet treats and Valentine’s decorations. Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a romantic afternoon tea. Image courtesy of Bridget's Bakery. Impress your loved one in London on Valentine's Day: Enjoy luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants, romantic river cruises and Valentine's Day activities. There is no better place to spend a romantic day out or a weekend away. Head to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter for the Magical Mischief takeover: Celebrate filmmaking trickery with a behind-the-scenes look at the magical mischief and mishaps from the film series through to 16 April.
WELCOME TO FEBRUARY
See the electronic Diversity Supernova Tour: The talented UK dance crew bring their exciting performance to the London Palladium on 9 and 10 February. Catch a hilarious show in the capital: See top comedians such as Peter Kay or venture to the West End Comedy Club to see up-andcoming acts. Learn about LGBT+ History Month: Head to events throughout London celebrating LGBTQ+ histories, cultures and communities from 1 to 28 February. Watch the Six Nations rugby tournament in a London sports bar: Or try to score tickets to a fixture at Twickenham Stadium from 2 February. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon this Chinese New Year: Join one of the world's largest celebrations outside of Asia, with parades, food and performances. Keep up to date on the latest fashion trends at London Fashion Week: Take a front-row seat at this unmissable event.
THE BIG MATCH ACCESS TO PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PACKAGES FOR SEASON 23/24 HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEASON NOW AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS TAKING SHAPE AT BOTH THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM. AND NOW FOR THE MATCHES TAKING PLACE IN LONDON DURING FEBRUARY. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE ACCESS TO HOSPITALITY PACKAGES FOR ALL OTHER PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS ALSO.
1 February West Ham Utd v Bournemouth 3 February Brighton v Crystal Palace
4 February Arsenal v Liverpool Chelsea v Wolves 5 February Brentford v Manchester City
17 February Brentford v Liverpool Fulham v Aston Villa Tottenham H v Wolves 18 February Luton v Manchester Utd 23 February Chelsea v Tottenham 24 February Arsenal v Newcastle Utd
10 February Fulham v Bournemouth Tottenham H v Brighton
26 February West Ham Utd v Brentford
11 February West Ham Utd v Arsenal
FA Cup Schedule (Feb) Matches from 28 Feb onwards
12 February Crystal Palace v Chelsea And don’t forget that we also have access to ticket availability for all other Premier League matches across the UK, FA Cup matches as well as Championship fixtures, EFL Cup fixtures and all European competition fixtures too!
DINING OUT ‘GREAT RESTAURANTS IN TOWN, BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHAT IS NEW AND COMING THIS MONTH’
BELLAZUL Mediterranean in Marylebone Marylebone - 43 Blandford Street, London W1U 7HF An ex-Cecconi's head chef is taking inspiration from the Mediterranean for this restaurant, with dishes from both Italy and Morocco featured. CAMILLE Ducksoup owners come to Borough Borough Market - 2-3 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AA Clare Lattin and Tom Hill, founders of Ducksoup and Little Duck, are behind this French restaurant which has brought in Elliot Hashtroudi (most recently at 107) for a menu inspired by provincial French cuisine. SINGAPULAH Singapore pop-up goes permanent Soho - 53 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6LB Singapulah originally opened as a pop-up and now the Singaporean restaurant returns with a little help from the Singapore tourist agency. There will be a big deli here too. MORCHELLA PERILLA Clerkenwell - 84-86 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4Q The chefs behind Perilla open a restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on sharing dishes. MISTRESS Paris in Mayfair Mayfair - 48-49 St. James St, London SW1A 1JT This will be a Parisian-inspired restaurant and "after-hours lounge" with their food being described as "refined French cuisine for a modern Mayfair". QUINCE BAKERY Islington bakery 267 New North Road, London N1 7AA Quince Bakery is the brainchild of baker Anna Higham is the baker, who ran the bakery at Flor and was Executive Pastry Chef at The River Café. She's joined by Paris Barghch for this Islington bakery, cafe and wine bar.
BLOCKBUSTER AND SMALLER UNIQUE DISPLAYS COMING THIS MONTH
UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS STARTING THIS MONTH ART AND EMPIRE: ENTANGLED PASTS NOW UNTIL 28 APRIL ROYAL ACADAMY OF ARTS
What was the role of art in maintaining and critiquing the British Empire and what's its role today in ongoing discussions around decolonising art institutions? Royal Academy of Arts (RA) brings together paintings by Old Masters such as Turner and Reynolds, and pairs them with contemporary artists who are seeking to decolonise through their work, from Lubaina Himid's cut out figures to Hew Locke's flotilla of suspended boats. Entangled Pasts also examines the role of the RA's own role of colonialism, spanning its 250 year history.
ZINEB SEDIRA: DREAMS HAVE NO TITLES 15 FEB - 12 MAY WHITECHAPEL GALLAERY
Zineb Sedira's exhibition at the Venice Biennale in 2022 stole the show, and now it's coming to the UK so we all get to experience it. In one room a couple dances away at a bar resembling a film set; in another we’re transported to Sedira's living room in her Brixton home. Tying together her own life and heritage, and activist films Dreams Have No Titles is an engagingly political, and highly mesmerising, exhibition. EDWARD BURTINSKY 14 FEB TO 16 MAY SAATCHI GALLERY
Edward Burtynsky's large scale aerial photographs look like abstract paintings from a distance. However, once up close we realise they represent man's
devastating impact on the landscape — whether that's swathes of deforestation, or pools filled with toxic chemicals caused by industrial mining, as well as natural landscapes at their most awe-inspiring. There are over 100 works by the phenomenal photographer in this show and a new augmented reality experience so we can step into his works.
BLOCKBUSTER AND SMALLER UNIQUE DISPLAYS COMING THIS MONTH
UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS STARTING THIS MONTH
BLACK PORTRAITURE: THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW 22 FEB TO 19 MAY NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
How do artists from the African diaspora in the UK and USA depict the Black form given Western art history is dominated by white faces? This show brings together 22 contemporary artists who address this issue in their work and examine the aesthetic, psychological and political considerations involved in representing blackness. It's curated by Ekow Eshun who did a great job with the In the Black Fantastic exhibition at Hayward Gallery in 2022.
YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND 15 FEB - 1 SEPT TATE MODERN
Politics, performance, photography, music and participation: Yoko Ono's artistic practice is diverse to say the least, and Tate Modern has reasoned it's time to look back over a career of nearly 70 years through over 200 works. Ono's overriding message of peace can be found throughout her works, and visitors have the chance to play on her all-white chess set, leave a photograph and a message on a long wall dedicated to mothers, or dedicate a wish for peace of her 'wish tree'.
UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS STARTING THIS MONTH FRANK AUERBACH 9 FEB TO 27 MAY THE COURTAULD
Frank Auerbach is now in his 90s, and his distinctive thick layered painting style makes him one of Britain's greatest living artists. The Courtauld brings together a collection of his heads drawn using charcoal in the 1950s and 1960s, showcasing his energetic style of working and reworking drawings to create richly layered portraits. Shown alongside his paintings here's a chance to see how impressive (and important) Auerbach drawings are, in a medium he's less known for IMPRESSIONISTS ON PAPER, DEGAS TO TOULOUSE-LAUTREC 25 NOVEMBER TO 10 MARCH, ROYAL ACADEMY
Degas, Cézanne, Morisot, Van Gogh. You might recognise their paintings, but it’s their radical works on paper we put the spotlight on in this groundbreaking exhibition. In the whirl of modernity that was late 19th-century France, Impressionist and PostImpressionist artists radically transformed the future direction of art. But it wasn’t just through their paintings. In a subtle but seismic shift, they lifted the status of works on paper – drawings, pastels, watercolours, temperas, gouaches – from something preparatory that you left in a studio, to artworks in their own right. In this rich exhibition, we bring together 77 works on paper by leading Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists whose innovation would challenge traditional attitudes and ultimately pave the way for later movements like Abstract Expressionism.
UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS STARTING THIS MONTH DISNEY 100 – THE EXHIBITION RUNNING NOW AND INTO 2024, EXCEL LONDON
Celebrate 100 wonderful years of Walt Disney magic at Disney100: The Exhibition in London, the largest exhibition created for the European tour. Step into the story of The Walt Disney Company and experience 100 years of magic through ten immersive themed galleries with innovative technology showcasing historical treasures, original artwork and props. Experience a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of the most beloved characters, films, shows and attractions and marvel at the mesmerising interactive installations. Get an inside look into Disney’s famous theme parks and walk through a life-size version of Main Street USA to experience the thrilling Parks experience.
MEET PHILIP GUSTON ON NOW UNTIL 25 FEB, TATE MODERN
Meet Philip Guston at Tate Modern: Discover the iconic works of a Canadian artist that captures the anxious and turbulent world he has witnessed over 50 years.
DIVA ON NOW UNTIL 7 APRIL, THE V&A
DIVA celebrates the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring and redefining the role of 'diva' and how this has been subverted or embraced over time across opera, stage, popular music, and film.
TREADING THE BOARDS – LONDON THEATRE ‘THE BEST NEW PERFORMANCES IN LONDON FROM FEBRUARY 2024 INCLUDING WEST END MUSICALS AND PLAYS’ LOTS OF NEW THEATRICAL HAPPENING THIS MONTH SO HERE IS A RUN-DOWN OF LONDON/WEST END SHOWS IN FEBRUARY 2024 IN LONDON.
Metamorphosis - Lyric Hammersmith Starts: 1 Feb 2024 Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka’s shocking tale of cruelty and kindness re-imagined. The Handmaid's Tale - London Coliseum Starts: 1 Feb 2024 Resistance. Rebellion. Redemption. A dystopian world where hope prevails against all odds. The Boy at the Back of the Class - London & Tour Rose Theatre Kingston Starts: 3 Feb 2024 The world premiere stage adaptation of the multi award-winning children’s book The Boy at the Back of the Class at the Rose Theatre in 2024. Fascinating Aida: 40th Anniversary Show - London Palladium Starts: 4 Feb 2024 Celebrating 40 years on the road, Fascinating Aida to play the London Palladium in February 2024. Frank Skinner, 30 Years of Dirt - Giulgud Theatre Starts: 5 Feb 2024 Multi-award winning comic legend Frank Skinner brings his critically acclaimed new one-man show Frank Skinner - 30 Years of Dirt back to London. The Picture of Dorian Gray - Theatre Royal Haymarket Starts: 6 Feb 2024 Award-winning actor Sarah Snook (Succession) returns to the West End stage to star in a thrilling new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Dear Octopus - National Theatre - Lyttelton Theatre Starts: 7 Feb 2024 Lindsay Duncan stars in a rare revive of Dodie Smith’s witty and warm-hearted play.
TREADING THE BOARDS – LONDON THEATRE ‘THE BEST NEW PERFORMANCES IN LONDON FROM FEBRUARY 2024 INCLUDING WEST END MUSICALS AND PLAYS’ LOTS OF NEW THEATRICAL HAPPENING THIS MONTH SO HERE IS A RUN-DOWN OF LONDON/WEST END SHOWS IN FEBRUARY 2024 IN LONDON.
Before After - Southwark Playhouse Borough Starts: 7 Feb 2024 New British musical Before After is coming to London starring Grace Mouat (Six The Musical) and Jacob Fowler (Heathers). Everybody's Talking About Jamie – Peacock Theatre Starts: 8 Feb 2024 Smash-hit Everybody's Talking About Jamie is back in London. Standing at the Sky's Edge - Gillian Lynne Theatre Starts: 8 Feb 2024 The Olivier Award-winning new musical Standing at the Sky's Edge comes to the West End's Gillian Lynne Theatre in London. King Lear - Almeida Theatre Starts: 8 Feb 2024 Yaël Farber directs Danny Sapani in Shakespeare's poignant, morally ambiguous, and subversive epic, King Lear. Double Feature - Hampstead Theatre Starts: 8 Feb 2024 John Logan, Tony Award-winning American playwright and screenwriter of The Aviator, Skyfall and Gladiator brings his new play Double Feature to Hampstead Theatre. The Frogs – Kiln Theatre Starts: 8 Feb 2024 The Frogs is Spymonkey’s tragically funny attempt to pull off a classic Greek comedy playing at the Kiln Theatre in London. Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour - The O2 Starts: 9 Feb 2024 Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2023 playing across the UK and at The O2 in London starring Layton Williams, Angela Rippon and more
TREADING THE BOARDS – LONDON THEATRE ‘THE BEST NEW PERFORMANCES IN LONDON FROM FEBRUARY 2024 INCLUDING WEST END MUSICALS AND PLAYS’ LOTS OF NEW THEATRICAL HAPPENING THIS MONTH SO HERE IS A RUN-DOWN OF LONDON/WEST END SHOWS IN FEBRUARY 2024 IN LONDON.
Hadestown - Lyric Theatre Starts: 10 Feb 2024 Tony Award winning Hadestown opens at the Lyric Theatre in February 2024. Whatsonstage Awards 2024 - London Palladium Starts: 11 Feb 2024 Book tickets to the annual Whatsonstage Awards ceremony, this year at the London Palladium. Macbeth The Show - Dock X Starts: 11 Feb 2024 Tony and BAFTA Award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes, and Olivier Award-winning Indira Varma star in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Clueless The Musical - Churchill Theatre Bromley Starts: 12 Feb 2024 Go back to 90s Beverly Hills with this musical version of beloved coming-of-age teen movie Clueless. The Barber of Seville - London Coliseum Starts: 12 Feb 2024 Jonathan Miller’s classic production of The Barber of Seville is a feast of frivolous fun. The Addams Family In Concert - London Palladium Starts: 12 Feb 2024 Smash-hit Broadway musical The Addams Family comes to the London Palladium. The Merchant of Venice 1936 – Criterion Theatre Starts: 15 Feb 2024 Thrilling new Shakespeare adaptation The Merchant of Venice 1936 starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as Shylock. The Simon And Garfunkel Story - London Palladium Starts: 15 Feb 2024 The Simon And Garfunkel Story returns to London's West End in May 2023.
TREADING THE BOARDS – LONDON THEATRE ‘THE BEST NEW PERFORMANCES IN LONDON FROM FEBRUARY 2024 INCLUDING WEST END MUSICALS AND PLAYS’ LOTS OF NEW THEATRICAL HAPPENING THIS MONTH SO HERE IS A RUN-DOWN OF LONDON/WEST END SHOWS IN FEBRUARY 2024 IN LONDON.
HIR Tickets - Park Theatre Starts: 15 Feb 2024 Felicity Huffman stars in Hir at the Park Theatre in London. The Human Body - Donmar Warehouse Starts: 16 Feb 2024 Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport star in Lucy Kirkwood's new drama The Human Body at the Donmar Warehouse. Cable Street - Southwark Playhouse Borough Starts: 16 Feb 2024 New British musical Cable Street is playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough in February 2024. Out of Season - Hampstead Theatre Starts: 16 Feb 2024 Neil D’Souza’s razor-sharp comedy about aspiration and the realities of life. Shifters - Bush Theatre Starts: 16 Feb 2024 Tosin Cole (Doctor Who) stars in the world premiere of Shifters at the Bush Theatre in London. The Big Life - Theatre Royal Stratford East Starts: 16 Feb 2024 The Big Life - The Ska Musical is coming to Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2024. The Duchess Of Malfi - Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Starts: 17 Feb 2024 John Webster’s seminal revenge tragedy The Duchess of Malfi returns to the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London.
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ON NOW INTO 2024 THE ABBA ARENA
See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the making……blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’!
JUST FOR LAUGHS Stand-up and comedy this month
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