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UKYA TAKEOVER NOTTINGHAM Over 250 national and international artists aged from 18-30 from 25 countries will come together in Nottingham for seven days from the 7th February for a festival of contemporary art and performance designed to immerse visitors in an array of extraordinary, innovative and contemporary work.

Visual arts, theatre, live art, music and spoken word will animate cultural spaces and unusual places across the city with over 100 free performances, exhibitions and participatory events including unique performances and interventions on public transport, performances within Nottingham’s famous underground caves and churches, and a nonstop 12-hour event.

Artists featured include visual artists Bernhard Buff (Germany), Iolanda Di Bonaventura (Italy,) Nika Kupyrova (Ukraine) and Thodoris Trampas (Greece); musicians Camille Christel (UK) and TrueMendous (UK); live performances by Red Pig Flower (South Korea), theMiddletonCorpus (UK) and YuHsien Wu (Taiwan).

UKYA’s Instagram is highlighting an artist from the City Takeover every day until the opening in February @ukyoungartists The full programme can be found at www.ukyoungartists.co.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk

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Midlands Fashion Awards The Midlands Fashion Awards returned for its 11 year with a showcase event for independent, emerging and creative talent in the region, from designers to make-up artists and stylists to photographers.

Held at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham, 42 finalist’s work was on show as well as a full catwalk show for guests to enjoy. 2018 winners included Niall O’Connor, Emerging Photographer of the Year, Dianne Tutt, StylistinMe, Fashion Stylist of the Year, Rosin Conway, Make-up Artist of the Year, Hiorns Hats, Accessory Designer of the Year, Charlotte Bull, Young Designer of the Year, MYREALCOVER, Emerging Designer of the Year and Marie Sansome, Independent Designer of the Year.

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A new cocktail book is launching - but you won’t be able to buy one for love nor money.

Brockmans has launching an exclusive and limited-edition book of cocktails which it will be giving only to the chosen few- and we’ve got one to give away!

The lavishly illustrated, limited edition ‘book of the night’ contains a collection of 46 exquisite gin cocktails, all inspired by the exquisite black bottle and unique taste of Brockmans. There are seasonal and classic cocktail creations as well as innovative ways to garnish and present your cocktails. www.69-degrees.co.uk

The book guides you through creating the Perfect Serve G&T and pouring a Martini, Brockmans style, as well mixing twists on classics such as the Negroni and the Aviation. It offers an enticing array of intriguing contemporary cocktails all designed to complement the 11 botanicals in Brockmans, famed for its blueberry and blackberry notes.

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CÎROC x MOSCHINO CÎROC luxury Vodka have launched a new collaboration and a year of revelry with Italian fashion house Moschino.

United by their distinctively playful approach to fashion, a limited-edition bottle and series of global events headed up by Moschino’s creative director, Jeremy Scott and a cast

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of global influencers have been announced. From the NYE countdown with Golden Barbie in Brazil to Ibizan beach parties with Wizkid, even if we can’t get there we can bring a little bit of the party back home with us in the form of the limited-edition CÎROC bottle, designed by Jeremy Scott.

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Leicester Cultural Quarter’s arthouse cinema, Phoenix, is to add a further two screens along with a new art gallery, an expanded café bar and a green roof terrace in a £7 million development.

The extension will feature a first floor ‘green’ roof terrace and event space providing a stunning outdoor space for dining, cinema and art events.

Downstairs, two new 70-seater cinema screens will complement Phoenix’s

existing 220 and 120-seater auditoria.

A new digital art gallery, double the size of the current space, will offer a richer and more ambitious art programme whilst the current Café Bar will be extended to provide almost double the existing seating capacity, with new dining areas and a choice of seating.

Work is expected to complete in 2020.

Keep up to date at www.phoenix.org.uk

ImmotionVR opens at intu VR fans can enter an alternate universe at intu Derby with the opening of Immotion VR at the centre. Based on the Upper Mall next to Byron Burger and Carluccios, VR venturers can experience two fully immersive

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racing car simulators, two guns and two VX1 pods running Immotion’s newest experiences Delta Zero, a space inspired battle game and Legend of Lusca, an amazing underwater adventure.

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All that glitters is most certainly gold when it comes to our festive food and drink edit from HARVEY NICHOLS BIRMINGHAM. From show-stopping spirits that’ll shine at parties, to crowdpleasing nibbles that’ll wow the foodies among us, these are the products that have the Midas touch this Christmas.

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1: Au Vodka Premium Vodka, £39.95. 2: Bertrand Senencourt Brut NV Champagne, £150. 3: Charbonnel et Walker Whisky Truffles, £14.50. 4: Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV Champagne - Gold Limited Edition, £50. 5: Royal Dragon Superior Vodka, £68. 6: Harvey Nichols Petticoat Tails Handmade Butter Shortbread Biscuits, £7.95. 7: Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne 2008, £215. 8: Saint Aymes Klimt 23ct Gold Salted Caramel and Hazelnut Bar, £9.50. 9: Savor & Sense Très Or Olive Oil With Truffle, £12.95. 10: SoSo Premium Sea Salt & Smoked Pepper, £9.95.

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FESTIVE FEASTING If nothing says Christmas like a bowl of ramen and a sushi platter then you’ll be thrilled with these tiny treet treats to decorate your festive fir this winter.

Those unnaturally obsessed with avocados (and there are a lot of you) will rejoice; especially when they see the shimmery seed and for fast food fans pancakes with syrup, cheeseburgers and banana splits are also available.

I bet you can’t wait. Prices start at just £8 for a sparkley red cabbage. Of course they do.

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Streets More than 80 national and local acts playing across 10+ stages in venues across the city centre will take part in Festival Beat The Streets with all proceeds raised from ticket sales, merchandise and bar sales in DHP venues donated to local homeless charities, including Framework.

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set from Sleaford Mods along with Ferocious Dog, Nina Smith, Lone, and Lawnmower Deth, as well as a charity raffle with prizes from Splendour Festival, London Grammar, and Billy Bragg.

Tickets priced £5 are on sale now from www.alttickets.com and will allow access for 14+ to all participating venues. The lineup announcements are due to follow shortly, keep an eye on the social channels for updates.

Participating venues: Rock City, The Black Cherry Lounge, Stealth, Rescue Rooms, The Bodega, Rough Trade.

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Selfridges Birmingham is rocking Christmas this year, with indulgent and celebratory gifts for every A-lister and VIP amongst your family and friends. The Bullring department store is going to town with goingfor-a-song stocking fillers for the youngest rock stars to designer labels and jewellery for the luxury lover in your life making it the one-stop destination for all your Yuletide needs.

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Personalisation is a great way to show you’ve put some care and attention into selecting a gift and there’s plenty to choose from at Selfridges Birmingham, including personalised Reese’s chocolate peanut butter (£6.99) and a

Lindt chocolate teddy with a special ribbon bearing the name of the lucky recipient (£14.99). Or take it up a notch with Moet, which will have a calligraphy robot in store to recreate a message or a drawing beautifully engraved straight onto the bottle.

For the ultimate foodie gift, Selfridges Birmingham luxury gift boxes and hampers are a must. The limited-edition Wolseley Christmas Hamper (£349) is a memorable gift that brings a taste of the legendary caferestaurant to your home.

SPECIAL FEATURE

Fashion Girls forget the LBD Christmas is all about colour this year! Selfridges’ edit will help women channel their inner rock star, with bold hues, sequins and shimmer that will make sure they stand out. There’s Prabal Gurung’s exclusive collection, with statement sequins in cobalt and red, while Emilia Wickstead’s selected wardrobe for Selfridges includes a gold lamé mini-dress.

Boys better go for gold this season as designer brands exude rock ‘n’ roll glamour.

Eleventy has created a Selfridges exclusive, reimagining its tailored jacket for the party season, incorporating metallic indigo in gorgeous silk (£1,200) while Tiger of Sweden has the perfect gold party jacket, Moschino’s logo black and gold capsule collection (£72 - £257) is stylish and comfy and there’s Lanvin’s gold tees and sweatshirts (£220 - £435), all exclusive to Selfridges.

Beauty For a rock ‘n’ roll Christmas, glam it up with some of the world’s leading beauty brands.

From skincare that will provide TLC after a night out to dramatic make-up for the ultimate party, Selfridges Birmingham’s renowned beauty hall on Level 3 is the place to head to for the best selection.

Why not treat your loved one to the first Selfridges Beauty Lovers Selection Box, filled with full-sized and travel-sized products from unique and new brands from its Beauty Workshop or countdown to the big day with a fabulous beauty advent calendar - and this year, Selfridges has its biggest selection yet, with many exclusive to the department store including Kiehl’s (110) and L’Oreal(£130).

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TENS ACROSS THE BOARD Bored of cute kittens, Cliff Richard, feisty firemen or the girls from Hollyoaks?

Then fear not as those cheeky Warwick Rowing boys are it again with a very special tenth anniversary edition of their saucy male nude charity calendar.

The boys’ naked devotion to fundraising for their charity Sports Allies that promotes better male mental health, LGBT rights and gender equality through sport has seen them twice being voted the UK Charity Calendar of the Year.

For those of a charitable nature, Tenth Anniversary products include a bootilicious coffee table book as well as behind the scenes video to download.

OH CANADA! Canadians rejoice as a little slice of home is coming to Brum in the form of iconic Canadian Café and Bake Shop, Tim Hortons, opening on the busy corner of New Street and Lower Temple Street.

Renowned for its unique French Vanilla and iced drinks,a wide range of classic baked goods and of course, Timbits, their famously delicious bite-sized doughnuts, nearly eight out of 10 cups* of coffee sold across Canada are served at Tim Hortons restaurants and more than 5.3 million Canadians – approximately 15 per cent of the population – visit the café daily- welcome to your new addiction Birmingham.

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A Nip and Tuck GUIDE to

Cosmetic surgery

How many of us can confidently look in the bathroom mirror without wishing something was tighter, smoother or more pert? The minority of us, I bet, which is why so many people turn to cosmetic procedures to give them back what they feel they may have lost, keep what they don’t want to lose or to emulate the stars and influencers of the TV screens and gossip mags. One Leicester surgeon has launched a brand new website – www.mycosmeticsurgeryclinic.co.uk – which matches your cosmetic needs with the best, highest-qualified surgeons in the industry – meaning that you get the right results for you, on your doorstep.

SIXTY9° caught up with Mr Sankar to find out more…

What makes this idea so unique? The concept is not new but unique in that it brings together Tell us about you. I am a consultant plastic surgeons who are highly Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon. I am trained, fellows of the Royal College the lead Plastic Surgeon and the of surgeons and who are also Founder of the Plastic Surgery registered with GMC in the Plastic department at Kettering General Surgery specialist register. The NHS Foundation Trust. I also surgeons will be working closer to undertake private work at Nuffield the patient’s home town and at their Hospital, Leicester; Woodland local private hospital. Patients can Hospital, Kettering and SK:N Clinic, see the surgeon at the very next Leicester. available appointment slot.

What do you do there? At the NHS, I carry out reconstructive surgery following breast cancer and skin cancer, along with minor plastic surgery procedures for children. In the private hospitals I carry out predominately cosmetic surgery procedures like breast enhancement, breast reductions, liposuctions, body lift, tummy tuck, face lift, nose jobs, mole and lump removal, anti-wrinkle treatments, skin rejuvenations and laser skin treatments.

Tell us about your new business venture. My Cosmetic surgery clinic is a web portal that will bring well known cosmetic surgeons from around various part of the country under one roof. This will enable patients to choose the appropriate surgeon closer to their home, so that they can undergo safe cosmetic surgery procedures at their local private hospitals.

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Through our web portal, patients will be provided safe and satisfactory surgical procedures according to their needs and their suitability.

Our aim is to provide high quality procedures at affordable prices, nearer to home with the surgeon of their choice.

What advice would you give people interested in finding a cosmetic surgeon? Look for an appropriately qualified surgeon by the web search or by ringing your What will it mean to someone local private hospital for advice. You looking for advice or finding can always ring us for advice. Make the best surgeon for their area sure the surgeon is registered with of concern? The portal will give GMC and in the specialist register them an opportunity to look for for Plastic surgery. If possible speak surgeons who are well qualified to your GP or someone who has specialist in their local area. There had cosmetic surgery. Never will be a surgeon available in cases sign-up to have surgery at the of complex issues and patients will very first consultation; make sure benefit by getting opinions from more you have done your research on than one surgeon at any given time. the procedure you are planning to If the surgeon is away and a patient undergo. needs urgent support, there will be someone available to support them Finally, please try and avoid having surgery in a rush. That’s when What inspired you to launch this corners are cut and bad decisions service? I have seen a number of can be made. patients going abroad for cosmetic surgery and comng back home How do people get in touch with complications. No one wants if they’re interested? Patients to know or treat them, this is due to can contact me directly on 07974 two factors: 686 133 or by Calling my PA Lara 07340557949 If you prefer you can 1. Unethical web marketing email; cosmetic.plasticsurgeon@ gmail.com or visit my website 2. Cheaper prices www.mycosmeticsurgeryclinic.co.uk

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O rc h e st r a l Manoeuvres IN Garage With the orchestral phenomenon sweeping the UK and bringing sold-out arenas for collaborations with the Hacienda, Lush, Miss Moneypenny’s, Colours and Pete Tong, next up for the classical treatment and taking advantage of the recent resurgence in interest with tracks from the likes of Jorja Smith and Preditah - is the UK garage scene.

The tour, calling in at Birmingham’s Institute 2 on the 23rd November, will see the special House and Garage Orchestra perform with a string of guest vocalists including iconic old school artists behind the songs. We caught up with MC Neat, Kele Le Roc and Leanne Brown to find out more...

Leanne is thrilled to be part of the tour and to see the music she loves reaching a new audience. She said: “I am so privileged to be alive and still active in the music scene for the arrival of the House and Garage crossover to orchestral, from being electronic based.

“This new phenomenon will keep the scene alive for people who still love those tunes from back in the day. It’s amazing how many people are so excited about it; It has brought back a strong community of ravers and artists to enjoy the scene again. This time however, we are joined by a team of superb musicians. I’m looking forward to making new memories.

“I love underground music, my personal preference for tunes when

I’m listening in the club or in the car is underground and raw, however my musical career began with me playing classical music as part of a Steel Orchestra for years, so merging the two together in order to create something credible is like a dream come true for me. I feel so utterly excited about performing backed by the orchestra, as my mind is always whirring with song arrangements, so it will itch a big scratch for me.

Shy Cookie and Ish have worked insanely hard to get this thing on the road; that level of graft has to pay off. This is a great concept with and great team. I think that the guys here have helped to set in motion a new and exciting era of live club music.”

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MC Neat is also confident the Orchestra will be a huge success so was happy to take time out from writing, recording and performing in his own right to be part of it.

“The clash between the styles is exactly what music is about: experimenting. It was simply a matter of time. We were a part of a scene that went huge, at the time you kinda don’t even notice, it’s when you look back years later you realise. “It’s an honour performing Little Bit Of Luck with

the orchestra, the audience are always up for a good old sing along!”

back to the old school. Before we had technology we played music live and organically.

Kele Le Roc is sure to go down a storm at the shows with that powerhouse voice and, like MC Neat, feels the garage and orchestral crossover was always going to happen because there’s a hidden affinity.

Kele started out as a teenager and is still performing, writing and so much more. “I think when you are so focused on what you want to achieve and I knew from a young age that I wanted to sing and perform. I just had tunnel vision.

As my success grew, for me it was all destiny. Like ‘yes this is how my life is meant to be, this is what I envisaged’. So I really just took it all in my stride.

“To be honest it was only a matter of time as a lot of garage does lend itself musically to classical riffs. Not to mention it’s taking it

holiday they had in Napa or Ibiza.

“That said, I feel nothing but gratitude for the track and everyone who made it. It feels like family. I’ve heard it A LOT though lol.”

Leanne is still working hard within the industry and in fact within the scene, so it’s clear it hasn’t gone away as many thought - it’s simply returned to its underground roots waiting for its next moment in the spotlight. Which is now, thanks to the Orchestra.

Leanne revealed: “I can honestly say I have never been so busy doing shows and performances as I am now - and have been for the past four years.

“I can imagine the same is the case for a lot of the other Old Skool artists. This is predominantly at UKG based events - the scene has had a resurgence amongst the young generation especially - they seem to love it just as much as we all did 20 plus years ago.

“I’m working most weekends sometimes three or four gigs a weekend. With any scene that comes to the forefront it resides back to the underground but we’re still all here bubbling. I’m just wrapping up a new album, so that’s been time consuming, it’s a full live album ironically but more soul.

One of the biggest moments of the show comes when Leanne blows the roof off with her band’s megahit Flowers.

While many artists come to resent their biggest hits, she will forever

be thankful for what the song did for her - but she does admit she wishes people would be more open to her new songs too.

“I will forever have a huge amount of love for the song Flowers and everyone involved in making it - it has brought about opportunities that would not have occurred otherwise.

I have loads of other material that has legs however but Flowers seems to be very dominant still whenever I pitch new material, as it reminds people of that wicked

I like to keep my shows as fresh possible so my hubby Andy and I work together to create re-works and merge them with original material whenever possible. I’ve also been making some Trap music with some producers from that scene. I have become cool to my kids now lol.”

With a new generation of DJs, promoters and producers building on the sound their parents raved to, this isn’t all about nostalgia, it’s about celebrating a genre that’s gone from guilty pleasure to feel good funk and bassline behomoth with a fast growing following that’s about to blow it mainstream.

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Christmas As ubiquitous as , the es pi e nc ack for the mi d pud an essential fall-b e th is s es dr it, it can look little black . But let’s face on as LUISA se y rt pa e festiv Nichols Stylist We asked Harvey ece pi ic on ic st a little dull. mo update fashion’s e this HACKNEY how to sure you sparkl ent looks to en er with two diff Christmas.

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“There’s an edgy feel to this most glamorous of trends as new silhouettes come to the fore. Raid the jewellery box for over-sized rings and team with glitter detail shoes for the chicest of Christmas trends”.

L:R Olivia Burton Celestial Demi Dial gold-plated watch, £105, DKNY Bryant pale gold leather bag, £150. Jimmy Choo Lorina gold glittered leather sandals, £575.

Baublebar double ring, £50. Alice + Olivia Adelaide metallic-weave bouclé dress, £340.

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“Colour clash with vibrant red to ensure you stand out from the crowd. Statement heels, a stylish clutch and matching nails work the look from top to toe to brighten up the darkest of winter nights”.

L:R Free People Kira lace-trimmed stretch-jersey mini dress, £80. Baublebar Gabriella gold-plated tassle drop earrings, £65. Aquazzura Casablanca red suede sandals, £505. Elena Ghisellini red leather bag, £395. NARS nail polish, £15

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Short faux fur jacket £89. JD Williams. 5. Fux Leopard Embroidered Jacket £85, River Island. 6. Autograph Faux Fur Teddy Coat £99 M&S. 7. Oh My Deer spray-painted faux-fur gilet £680 Fuzz Not Fur, Selfridges. 8. Plum Faux Fur coat, £TBA Debenhams, 9. Faux Leopard Longline Cost £79, M&S

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GIVE THE GIFT OF BEAUTY Put the oooh in to thank you with these Christmas beauty gift ideas from HARVEY NICHOLS BIRMINGHAM. Whether it’s makeup miniatures, cult skincare, or high-end fragrances these gift sets are sure to delight all devotees of luxury.

Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori Eau de Parfum Intense Gift Set, £81: Intensely sensual and feminine, Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori blends rose and osmanthus flower together with the notes of the original Gucci Bloom. The set contains a 50ml EDP and a rollerball fragrance.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Anything Go-Gos Gift Set, £18: From the new Holiday Collection, this limited-edition, travel-size gift set features the bestselling volumising mascara and longwear lipstick in a festive cracker.

Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter Palette, £42: A limitededition palette of seven all-new hyper-metallic Killawatt Foil highlighters in a range of frostinspired shades designed to make all skin tones pop. www.69-degrees.co.uk

Estée Lauder Colour Portfolio, £65: Inspired by the hottest trends, this limited edition Colour Portfolio boasts 30 best-selling Pure Color Envy Eyeshadows, 12 Pure Color Envy Lip Colors and 6 Pure Color Envy Blushes.

Create your perfect radiant look with the iconic Touche Éclat; it helps to disguise dark circles whilst highlighting your best features without shimmer or glitter, giving a natural, luminous finish.

Espa Recover And Revive Collection, £50: Harnessing the potent power of essential oils in a specialist blend, including warming West Indian bay and clove bud oils as well as gentle lavender oil to soothe and calm.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiance Gift Set, £25.50:

7: GHD Dry And Style Gift Set, £199: The perfect double act for the Christmas party season; featuring the professional Gold® Styler with dualzone technology and the Air® Hairdryer, plus a protective heat mat. With these two tools, every look will be styled to perfection.

Gifts featured are available from the Beauty Hall at Harvey Nichols, The Mailbox

This is where moisturising and protecting products come in to their own, and there are plenty of good ones in the Umberto Giannini range for all hair types.

The new Grow Long Hair Mask has it all, intense moisturising creams with UG’s unique Coffee-Gro Complex.

HEALTHY HAIR Winter is on us and it can be almost as damaging for your hair as the summer months. Protection is key! Damp British cold weather can take its toll on your tresses and there are a few essential things that can be done to combat this tough season.

Your hair and skin can get as dehydrated in the winter as the summer so it’s essential to drink plenty of water and use products that will add moisture to both scalp and hair to replace what the extremes of our climate can throw at us. Scalp care is one of the most overlooked things in your top to toe beauty regime, however it’s where your hair comes from so it really does pay to look after it. The correct balance of nutrients and PH Levels are so important for healthy hair growth and is so easy to achieve, just build it into your routine before bed and within months you will see the transformation to thicker, fuller, more enriched hair.

Think about visiting the salon more regularly to trim the ends of your hair, making sure that split ends are dusted off before given a chance to creep up the hair lengths and put your dreams of long luscious hair further out of reach. Long hair is still a key trend and hair as healthy looking at the ends as the roots is the goal.

As ever protection from heat and humidity is essential and always try to avoid unnecessary heat styling. Think about styling your hair differently the day after a wash rather than wash and style again. Ask your hairdresser to show you some second day styles that you can master and you instantly halve the damage caused by styling. Using slightly cooler water should be enough to smooth the cuticle out. When you do style, make sure you always include styling products with a heat protective barrier in your regime.

If keeping hair smooth and frizz free is a big issue, a semi-permanent blow dry could be the revelation you have been looking for. Book in for this hour long treatment that seals the hair cuticle with keratin (naturally found in hair which when depleted results in a dry, damaged appearance) and allows you to wash and go with minimal heat styling for up to 3 months.

It’s the beauty secret of every perfectly presented power woman!

So how should you be wearing your hair this party season? Shorter haircuts are still few and far between. Loose tousled hair without the hairspray and with plenty of texture will be everywhere this winter season.

Curls are big, with relaxed shapes and a light use of products for a soft touchable texture. If you have waves but want curls, try this simple old fashioned styling tip - smooth Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly through clean damp hair and twist each lock until it curls back on itself and secure with a hair grip. Do this all over and in the morning tease out the curls with your fingers.

We look forward to welcoming you at the salon and remember consultations are free as we love to talk hair so if you are considering a style or colour upgrade then book a consultation today.

Umberto Giannini products are available at all Umberto Giannini salons, www.umbertogiannini.com, www.boots.com and Boots stores nationwide. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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3. Longitude Rose Handkerchief - £45 - www.geoffstocker.com. 4. Duchamp London Wool Mohair Tuxedo £650 Harvey Nichols. 5. Midnight Printed Blazer £89 M&S. 6. Red Sequin Bomber Jacket £80, River Island. 7. Mustard Cord Suit £130, Topman. 8. Jimmy Choo Marlo Glittered Loafers £440 Harvey Nichols. 9. Snake Print Belt £15, River Island. 10. Pink Velvet Blazer £60, River Island. 11. Skopes Westwood Jacket £99, House of Fraser. 12. Peacock Jaquard Skinny Suit £160, Topman. 13. Velvet Bow Tie £12.50, M&S. 14. Aldo Cadila Tassel Loafer £90 Selfridges

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From sharp tailored overcoats to the classic parka, guys we’ve got you covered. A new winter coat will probably be your biggest investment piece this season so choosing the right one is crucial. Whether you want to focus on the functional or the stylish, the menswear team at HARVEY NICHOLS BIRMINGHAM reveal their winter musthaves.

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THE OVERCOAT: The all-occasion overcoat will smarten up pretty much any outfit; either single or double-breasted, they’re usually made from wool, and traditionally have a single vent at the back and a wider collar that lends itself to being popped up against the cold and styled with a chunky knit scarf. Wear it through the week with your city suit or team with a jumper, jeans and suede boots for weekend chic.

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1: 78 Stitches 3.15 army green cotton parka, £750. 2: Alpha Industries fishtail parka, £315. 3: Canada Goose PBI Expedition fur-trimmed parka, £1025. 4: Acne Studios wool and cashmere-blend coat, £850.

5: J Lindeberg camel wool-blend coat, £500. 6: NN07 Lamont camel wool-blend coat, £449. 7: 9: Kenzo faux shearling and shell jacket, £455. 8: Alpha Industries Injector III appliquéd shell bomber jacket, £240. 9: Belstaff Arne shearling-trimmed leather jacket, £1295. www.69-degrees.co.uk

THE SHEARLING JACKET: Made famous by the bomber styles worn by US pilots in the 1940s, and then 50s screen idols Marlon Brando and James Dean, the shearling jacket has long been a firm fashion favourite. Perfect to keep you very warm on the coldest winter days, it’s a shape that still dominates the menswear catwalks. Look out for classic bomber shapes, removable trims, or even fully exposed lining ... it seems designers are constantly reinventing and upgrading the style.

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Harris Tweed Jumper £409, Vivienne Westwood. 5. Grey Stripe Brush Jumper £45, Topman. 6. Reindeer Christmas Jumper £30, River Island. 7. Jacquard Camouflage Jumper, Grey Marl Black £148, All Saints. 8. McQ Wool Blend Printed Jumper £375 Harvey Nichols. 9. Fleck Knitted Jumper £665, Moncler. 10. Tiger Print Sweatshirt £240, Stone Island. 11. Tiger Knitted Jumper £825, Gucci. 12. Tiger Jumper £415, Kenzo.

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42 A flawless complexion isn’t just ‘for the girls’ ... especially if you’re expecting one of those mistletoe moments! Polish up your act and get the most kissable skin in time for the festive party season with our pick of the best moisturising products from HARVEY NICHOLS BIRMINGHAM A true British skincare icon, Elemis Time For Men Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, £58, combines ground-breaking marine actives with cuttingedge science. It delivers positive, visible results, and is specifically formulated for men’s needs.

Long-lasting, highly nourishing and ultraconditioning, Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturiser, £11, is a moisture-rich gel that deeply hydrates and actively heals dry, chapped or cracked lips. The clear, non-sticky finish leaves lips soft, soothed and comforted. Pucker up boys!

Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Solutions Moisturiser, £36, uses a gentle, time-release form of glycolic acid for a fresh, youthfullooking complexion.

The advanced deep skin-renewing action increases cell turn-over to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of ageing. www.69-degrees.co.uk

For a lightweight moisturiser that deeply hydrates, ESPA’s Balancing Hydrator, £40, is the ideal addition to your daily routine. White thyme, sage and Irish moss help clarify, hydrate and regulate oil production while vitamin C-rich lemon tones and protects for a smooth, supple finish.

House 99 Greater Look Face Moisturiser, £22, helps reduce shine and enhance your skin’s natural radiance.

Its multi-effect formula also hydrates and protects the skin from pollution. Simply apply a penny-sized amount morning and night to clean skin.

All THE products featured are available from the Beauty Hall at Harvey Nichols Birmingham, The Mailbox.

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Outfit have teamed up with Hollyoaks to create the ultimate party edit for Christmas.

Hollyoaks cast members Jennifer Metcalfe, Rachel Adedeji, Nikki Sanderson, Nadine Mulkerrin and Owen Warner star in the campaign which was shot on set, bringing the collection to life in iconic Hollyoaks Village locations The Loft and The Hutch.

From jumpsuits with serious Studio 54 vibes to chic embellished collar shift dresses and bang on trend metallic co-ords, the collection has everything you need to take you to the dancefloor

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in this edit, with rich velvet in jewel coloured tones, lamé that nods to 80s party dressing and all out show stopping sequins.

The Party Edit is in Outfit stores now and starts at just £20.

A COURSE OF 12 PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS WITH ANARCHY45 Dynamic new fitness studio, Anarchy45, has just opened in Birmingham city centre following a £1.8 million investment and we’re offering one reader the chance to win a course of 12 personal training sessions at the Temple Street Club.

With its high-profile client list including footballers and TV personalities, along with its rebellious attitude, Anarchy45 is set to put Birmingham on the fitness map and is quickly becoming the place to work out in the city.

Anarchy45 offers personal training and a range of classes such as Pilates, Barre, Spin, Rumble, 9 Rounds, Hot Yoga and Tread & Shed. One winner will receive a course of 12 personal training sessions spread over 12 weeks.

To enter simply visit www.69-degrees.co.uk and click on competitions. For Terms and Conditions, visit the website. And those who don’t win can take an advantage of an introductory membership offer of £69 per month for a limited time only by quoting “Prepared30”.

Founder and Director, Trey Lawrence with client, former Real Housewife of Cheshire, Leanne Brown

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Seeking an escape this Escape the dark evenings and cold temperatures this winter by treating yourself to a winter holiday at one of our top three sunny destinations across the Middle East and Africa

Introducing Agadir Agadir, a new destination from Birmingham, is a beautiful city on the southern coast of Morocco, with temperatures averaging around 24 degrees. This destination not only offers warm sunny days but also boasts a busy port and stunning beach resorts sprawling beneath its Kasbah. Moroccan street life is colourful and vibrant, homing modern architecture; perfect for those seeking sun and culture.

Agadir also offers boutique shops, an array of restaurants offering both authentic and modern cuisines and scenic golf courses. Get there with www.69-degrees.co.uk

Air Arabia, flying twice a week from Birmingham Airport with prices from just £49 one way including taxes.

In just four hours you could be shopping in the Souk, relaxing on the crescent beach, or embarking on a desert adventure.

Glamorous Dubai Fly direct to Dubai, the home of world-class shopping, dining and entertainment attractions, beautiful beaches, mysterious deserts and culturally-rich heritage sites.

Dubai is a city that needs to be seen to be believed. Dubai enjoys a sub-tropical climate, split into two seasons. Winter months are slightly cooler and the best time to visit for some winter sun. It’s not all business and skyscrapers here.

Learn Dubai’s rich history in its topclass museums, stroll the narrow streets of charming Old Dubai, and take in the sights and smells at one of the city’s many markets.

Fly direct to Dubai on the amazing A380 with Emirates daily from Birmingham Airport.

you’ll see some of the marine wildlife. Whilst you’re away, don’t pass up the chance to sample what is widely considered to be the country’s national dish: Kushari.

Made from pasta, chickpeas, lentils and rice in a tasty tomato sauce, we recommend washing it down with an ice cold Sakara beer whilst overlooking the beach.

Fly direct to Marsa Alam with Thomas Cook Airlines, direct from Birmingham Airport.

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If you’re keen to embrace the cold, set your sights on the slopes and go for one of four ski getaways with Jet2.com from Birmingham Airport. Choose from Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg and Turin.

A range of Europe’s most wellknown pistes are calling your name, plus you’ll find all sorts of wintry activities off the slopes, and a great selection of après-ski for all ages.

Geneva, the gateway to the Swiss and French Alps, boasts famous resorts including Verbier, Zermatt and Tignes. With runs suitable for all levels of skiers, there’s something for everyone. If you’re visiting at the end of January, you’ll be in for a treat as the International Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place in Chateau-d’Oex every year, putting on a fabulous show for adults and children alike!

If you’re more of an experienced skier, Grenoble might be the destination for you. Take on the black runs of the Nyon area in Morzine, the terrific Stash terrain park at Avoriaz or the challenge of the Vallee Blanche off-piste in Chamonix.

Tenerife. You might even fancy somewhere where beaches and cities come together, such as Malaga, Alicante, or even Malta.

Faro Airport is perfectly located to explore Portugal’s southern coastline, the Algarve. We recommend visiting Alvor, one of the most scenic parts of the country, offering boardwalks, sand dunes and salt pans – ideal if you’re a keen explorer. For a warm winter city break, Faro, the country’s capital offers cobbled streets, whitewashed churches and a beautiful marina full of restaurants and bars.

Majorca is just a short hop from Birmingham and offers golden beaches as well stunning architecture in the capital, Palma.

Check out historical monuments including the Gothic cathedral, Santa Maria, the now royal residence of Almudaina and Bellver Castle, the distinctive medieval fortress with panoramic views.

For a more laid-back, beach holiday, Palma Nova is a firm favourite, as well as the family friendly bay of Pollensa.

Tenerife may have a slightly longer flight time than some of the European destinations on offer, but if you’re looking for an upmarket experience, Costa Adeje on Tenerife’s southern coast is worth considering. It’s become famous for offering fusion twists on Canarian cuisine so is the ideal place to sample a modern take on authentic dishes.

Fly to each of these winter sun destinations with Jet2.com from Birmingham Airport.

Winter sun If you’d rather a winter warmer, ditch your woollens and grab your hat! It’s all sun and games in favourites like Faro, Majorca and www.69-degrees.co.uk

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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

26th November @ De Montfort Hall Postmodern Jukebox is back.... back in Black & White! The band’s non-stop throwback with their Back in Black & White Tour. PMJ has always been about using modern media time we always imagine in shades of black and white - simpler, more carefree, without and distractions, every one streaming in hi-def at any hour of the day! Of course, live and in vibrant colour, so PMJ offers fans the best of both worlds.

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Florence and the Machine

16th November @ Genting Arena Birmingham Florence + the Machine has announced a return to Birmingham as part of the ‘High As Hope Tour’.

This follows the news of Florence + the Machine’s hugely-anticipated fourth new album, ‘High As Hope’, which already has the feel of a career-defining moment for Florence, venturing into new territory as much as it reaches back to one’s roots.

Jurassic Park in Concert

21st November @ Nottingham Royal Concert Hall Celebrate one of the biggest movie franchises of all time with the Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary! Dinosaurs once again roam the Earth in an amazing theme park on a remote island. The action-packed adventure finds man up against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival.

Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking filmmaking, this epic film is sheer movie-making magic which was 65 million years in the making.

Jess Glynne

18th November @ Genting Arena Birmingham 30th November @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Jess Glynne is coming back to the mids with her latest UK tour ‘Always In Between’.

Celebrated for her intimate yet universally appealing themes, Jess has connected with millions of people across the globe with hits including ‘Hold My Hand’, ‘Take My Home’, ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’.

You Me At Six: Take Off Your Colours Show

22nd November @ O2 Academy Birmingham 9th December @ Rock City Nottingham British rock band, You Me At Six will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their seminal, genre-classic debut album, Take Off Your Colours, by playing it in www.69-degrees.co.uk

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WOMEN POWER PROTEST its entirety.

Feminist artists who have explored protest, social commentary, and identity in their work, will be showcased in a major new contemporary art exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery from the 10th November which, in the anniversary year for women’s suffrage, will ask just how much has changed for women?

Slaves

23rd November @ O2 Academy Birmingham In celebration of their third album, Acts Of Fear And Love, indie-punk duo, Slaves will be continuing their legacy as one of the most ferocious live acts around, with their biggest headline tour to date. Expect big riffs, bigger beats and a whole lot of mayhem as the duo bring their A-Game and introduce their new material to the

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Musician and Game Of Thrones actor, Raleigh Ritchie is back with new single, ‘Time In a Tree’, his first new music in over a year. Introducing atmospheric strings and dream-like vocals, whilst still retaining his signature blend of rap, it’s arguably one of his finest releases to date.

Catch him perform it live, amongst other new material, this winter.

The Believers Are But Brothers

22nd & 23rd November @ Birmingham Hippodrome A bold show exploring the smoke and mirrors world of online extremism, anonymity and hate speech.

Raleigh Ritchie

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Murder for Two

26th – 28th November @ Theatre Royal Nottingham

Through debate, protest and radical endeavours, women fought for their right to voice their opinions in a public realm that systematically silenced women. Women Power Protest includes bold contemporary artworks from over 55 artists and looks at the experiences of becoming and progressing as a woman amongst varying degrees of opportunity and oppression in relation to race, class, geography and sexuality.

Including notable names such as Lucy Gunning, Margaret Harrison, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Sonia Boyce, Susan Hiller, Lubaina Himid, Marion Coutts, Mona Hatoum and Mary Kelly, the exhibition will draw attention to the progress made since the first women were given the right to vote 100 years ago, and the immense challenges women still face today.

Iconic work included within the show include the Post-Partum Document series by Mary Kelly (1978/79) where 18 slate tablets, resembling miniature Rosetta stones, are the part of a six-year exploration of motherhood and Kelly’s relationship with her son as well as 2017 Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid – Cotton.com (2002) which uses pattern to explore the conversations that may have taken place at the time of the Cotton Famine between workers in Lancashire’s cotton mills who defended the lives of African slaves in America.

The exhbition is free to enter. Find out more at www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/ whats-on/women-power-protest.

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A hilarious highenergy musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters… and the piano in this acclaimed new musical. A loving homage to the canon of murder mystery plays, Murder For Two is a hysterical blend of music, mayhem and murder.

Mumford & Sons

27th November @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Mumford & Sons announce their huge world arena tour in support of their forthcoming fourth album, Delta. An incredible 855,000 tickets will go on sale for sixty dates heralding the band’s biggest tour since forming ten years ago, and they’ll perform the show on a new groundbreaking stage right across the middle of the arena.

all the nonsense in his head into a hilarious stand up show. At some point, he may wander into a shadowy part of the stage and look a bit shadowy.

is embarking on her Speak Your Mind Tour, which will mark a monumental point in her career.

Kevin Bridges

30th November & 1st December @ De Montfort Hall 7th & 8th December @ Nottingham Royal Concert Hall Scotland’s biggest comedy export, Kevin Bridges, is back with his hotly anticipated 2018 tour: Brand New.

Years and Years

Anne-Marie

28th & 29th November @ O2 Academy Birmingham With her debut full-length sitting comfortably within the Top 5 in the album charts, pop sensation Anne-Marie www.69-degrees.co.uk

30th November @ Arena Birmingham The British Electro Pop threesome are back with the tour for their second long player release ‘Palo Santo which features singles “Sanctify” and “If You’re Over Me”. Will the tour feature the same dystopian world of in charge Androids as the album?

We hope so!

Ross Noble El Hablador

1st December @ Nottingham Royal Concert Hall Ross Noble returns to dance around the stage spinning out

Iain Stirling

2nd December @ The Y Theatre Due to phenomenal demand the Baftawinning stand-up and voice of Love Island is back on UK stages this autumn, as his sell-out tour is extended for the third and final time.

This is your last chance to catch Iain Stirling’s brilliant observations of modern millennial life in U OK HUN? x.

Miles Kane

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and so is Jimmy so I’m sure they’ll look after me.

The reputation of the Hippodrome pantomime is second to none, can we expect some big song and dance numbers. Oh yes, huge! Dancing with that mermaid’s tail will be interesting! We’ll see how it works out with the tail, I’m sure they’ve thought of something clever, I don’t what it is, but I’m sure they have.

MAGICAL MEERA West Midlands-born comedian, writer and actress Meera Syal needs little introduction.

Comedian, actress and an award-winning author we caught up with Meera as she prepares to return to the West Midlands to make her pantomime debut as the Magical Mermaid in the Birmingham Hippodrome’s production of Peter Pan. So, back to the West Midlands for Christmas then? Yeah, a Brummy Christmas! I’m really looking forward to it!

So, you’re playing the part of the Magical Mermaid. What can you tell us about her?Well, she’s basically the Good Fairy but because of course as this is Peter Pan, she’s a mermaid which I’m www.69-degrees.co.uk

thrilled about because I’ve always had a thing for mermaids and I get to wear a rather lovely, shiny tail, not great for dancing, very bad for going to the toilet but I’m sure we’ll work that out.

She basically helps Peter out of a few fixes with his arch enemy Captain Hook. She’s a good egg, although she has got a terrible memory because she’s half fish!

She is generally there to sprinkle a bit of magic and help Peter defeat the villain.

Is this the first pantomime you’ve done? This is my absolute first and I’ve been asked before, but it was never the right time so yeah, I’m a panto virgin!

Matt Slack is obviously, you know, brilliant and incredibly well loved for his work at the Hippodrome

What is it about Peter that has made it last so long because it’s quite a sinister tale isn’t it really? Creeping into bedrooms and taking away young children to fantasy lands? You’re right actually! Do you know what, I think if you analyse fairy tales too much, it all looks a bit sinister doesn’t it. The best fairy tales are quite dark, there’s danger in them and kids like that and if they know there’s resolution and justice at the end, you can get away with it. Peter Pan is one of the great childhood stories; that whole idea of not wanting to grow up, I think we’ve all been there, then realising you must, sadly.

Do you feel like a grown up?

Most of the time no, I think I’m still somewhere stuck around fourteen in my head, I get a shock when I look in a mirror. It’s like “who’s the old bird? oh it’s me!”

I think that’s sort of what Peter Pan’s about; we all have to grow old but if you can hang on to your inner child that’s actually a good thing. Just let it out at the panto; you can go back to that joy of being a kid again. I think that’s the point of panto- it’s joy, that’s what we’re there to do.

Pure joy.

Peter Pan runs from Wed 19 Dec 2018 - Sun 27 Jan 2019 For tickets, call 0844 338 5000 or visit www. birminghamhippodrome.com

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Following an intimate and rip-roaring tour with his explosive new band earlier this year, Miles Kane will be back on stages this winter, following the release of his first solo record in five years, Coup De Grace.

Mabel

6th December @ O2 Institute Birmingham Capping off an already incredible 2018, which has seen her support Harry Styles, collaborate with the likes of Not3s and Jax Jones, and perform her own string of headline shows, pop newcomer Mabel is now set for her biggest headline tour to date.

including arguably the most famous Christmas song of them all, White Christmas.

Irving Berlin’s beloved Broadway sensation is told through spectacular dance routines and some of the most memorable hits from the Great American Songbook.

Blossoms

5th December @ Rock City Nottingham 7th December @ O2 Academy Birmingham Following a series of summer festivals and the release of Top 5 album, Cool Like You, Blossoms will embark on a memory making headline tour.

Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds White Christmas

6th December – 13th January @ Curve Theatre, Leicester This Made at Curve musical features a dazzling, instantly recognisable score www.69-degrees.co.uk

7th December @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage returns to UK arenas to celebrate its 40th ANNIVERSARY

As The REP concludes its autumn 2018 season with a bold new version of the enduring classic, The Wizard Of Oz (24 November – 13 January) they announce a spectacular spring season of theatre.

The REP’s Artistic Director ,Roxana Silbert said:“Revolution is something Birmingham was founded upon and, over the years, it has become more diverse, adaptable and robust as a result. The city is currently experiencing a significant and exciting renaissance and has a gritty determination to improve the living and working environment for future generations. I wanted this season to reflect that determined spirit; bold, varied and new but with a sense of continuity.

Across its three stages, The REP presents stories from far-flung cultures such as The Half God Of Rainfall, a contemporary saga that weaves poetry with storytelling and From Shore To Shore which takes place at Chung Ying Cantonese and Birmingham’s Chinese Community Centre and tells the stories of migrant Chinese communities living in the UK. Stories borne out of the hopelessness of war, such as the UK première of Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel A Thousand Splendid Suns and Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, an unforgettable love story, set against the backdrop of World War II. Plus bold theatrical responses to injustice with Good Dog, Nanjing, inspired by the Massacre of 1937 and Concubine which returns to The REP after a sell-out run at the theatre.

We also explore our instinct to fight passionately for what we believe in with UK Premiere Edmond De Bergerac, winner of five Molière Awards and featuring actor, Freddie Fox in this incredible story behind Cyrano de Bergerac and the Olivier Awardwinning Rotterdam, bittersweet comedy about gender and sexuality. Roxana continues ‘ There is such an abundance of quality and variety in the programme -so, I’d really like people to challenge themselves to try something new!’

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The Cat in the Hat

8th December – 12th January @ Curve Theatre, Leicester Based on the much-loved book

by Dr. Seuss that has captivated generations of readers, The Cat in the Hat features feline frivolity aplenty, with his acrobatic accomplices Thing 1 and Thing 2.

Oz is one of the most popular tales of all time and has delighted generations.

This spectacular production features your favourite songs and characters from the classic film with an added sprinkle of REP magic. So join us somewhere over the rainbow for a fantastic festive treat for all the family.

Elf a Christmas Spectacular

Razorlight

10th December @ O2 Institute Birmingham 13th December @ Rock City Nottingham Indie-rock elite Razorlight have announced their official return, with the release of four brand new singles, preceding their first album in 10 years, Olympus Sleeping.

28th – 30th December @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham ELF, the hit West End and Broadway musical based on the Hollywood blockbuster movie starring Will Ferrell, is to be supersized into a Christmas spectacular which will tour the UK in December 2018.

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17th-19th January @ O2 Academy Birmingham Following their prestigious, sold out comeback tour, The Streets will be back in early 2019 to do it all again. With a new album (and film) in the works, plus a catalogue of iconic records, these shows will see Mike Skinner and co. take things to a whole new level.

and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz, is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.

Enter Shikari

11th January @ Rock City Nottingham 1st February @ O2 Academy Birmingham The soaring career of Enter Shikari continues, as they gear up for their longest headline run to date. ‘The Stop The Clocks’ tour is a chance to witness the award-winning alt-rock outfit in an intimate and direct setting, as they perform much of their accomplished fifth album, The Spark.

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The Music of Bob Marley Legend The Wizard of Oz

The legend that was Bob Marley.

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza.

Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a supremely talented cast.

12th January @ Belgrade Theatre Coventry When you think Reggae, there is only one name that comes to your mind.

Noughts and Crosses

1st – 16th February @ Derby Theatre This gripping Romeo and Juliet story, based on the young adult novel by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman

8th & 9th February @ O2 Academy Birmingham 11th February @ Rock City Nottingham Scottish synthpop band, CHVRCHES will be kicking off 2019 with a substantial headline tour, following the acclaimed release of euphoric Top 10 album, Love Is Dead.

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58 WATCH: THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB From Lillibet to Lisbeth, The Queen’s fabulous Claire Foy stars in the latest of the vastly underrated The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series. Evil Dead director Fede Alvarez is at the helm as Queeny, I mean Lisbeth, and journalist Mikael Blomkvist become stuck in a web of spies, cybercriminals and government officials. Out now at cinemas. One is very excited.

ALL ALLTHE THENU NUTHINGS THING It’s all Netflix and no chill this WINTER as there’s so much to see, hear, play and read. Here’s our pick. presenting work and a cavalcade of contributing vocals on some of the biggest tracks of the past five years. Expect these collaborations to continue with an A list packed album featuring Avicii, Benny Blanco, Alesso, Charli XCX, Rudimental, Liam Payne and Cardi B amongst others.

LISTEN: RITA ORA – PHOENIX It’s hard to believe that this is only Rita Ora’s second album after her platinum clinching 2012 debut. Despite the sparseness of her long player output Ora has never been far from the public gaze thanks to her www.69-degrees.co.uk

WATCH: MARY POPPINS RETURNS More Christmassy than the baby Jesus, Mary Poppins is back for the festive season, played by Emily Blunt, and is sure to capture the hearts of a whole new generation of Disney fans. There’s trouble with the Banks’ children, even if they

are all now grown up, so thank heavens for the return of their childhood Nanny, Mary Poppins to get them back on track. And what would a magical nanny be without a chimney sweep sidekick, this time played by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. We can’t wait!

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At the age of nine, Romesh Ranganathan delivered his first ever stand-up set at a Pontin’s holiday camp talent competition, smashing the other competitor, a young girl playing the kazoo. The gig went so well that Romesh retired his comic genius for twenty-two years, hiding behind the guise of a maths teacher, before finally revealing himself again (no, not like that) at the tender age of 31.

Now, for the first time, he tells the full story of how he got here.

From the delights of Sri Lankan hospitality to his struggles as a child, teacher and now parent, to his adolescent flirtation with a rap career and his attempts to make it in comedy.

Our heart will always belong to Pikachu so the release of Nintendo’s Switch Let's Go Pikachu Limited Edition Console with Joycon, Pre-Installed Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu + Pokeball Plus Controller is top of our Christmas list. The Switch console is decorated with silhouettes of Pikachu and Eevee and there’s a special Pikachu and Eevee themed Joy-Con and dock with colourful artwork of Pikachu and Eevee. What’s more the pack includes a a pre-installed version of either Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! and a Poke Ball Plus controller. Pika Pika!

LISTEN: Mumford & Sons, Delta Perhaps the ultimate festival band, Mumford & Sons’ fourth album is full of the folk rock inspired big hitters that we’ve all come to expect. First single, Guiding Light, builds until it explodes to anthemic heights although lead singer Marcus Mumford told Annie Mac to expect a more tender listen, [that is] introspective and reflective” whilst still marrying with “ecstatic stadium-sized dynamics.”

Well soon get to see how that translates as there’s a 60 date world tour starting too!

WATCH: Line of Duty Fans of the BBC’s runaway autumn hit Bodyguard rejoice (although we were less convinced by it) as writer Jed Mercurio’s Line of Duty returns continuing the story of AC12 and revealing the identity of last series’ Balaclava man – reuniting Vicky McClure with her This is England co star Stephen Graham. She said” I’m over the moon Stephen is on board, he’s a good friend and one of the finest actors. I’m already excited for the twists and turns to hit the screens.” www.69-degrees.co.uk

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WATCH: HOUSE OF CARDS It’s official; Francis Underwood is dead. Following the removal of Kevin Spacey from the hit Netflix show co star Robin Wright playing Vice President Claire Underwood has taken charge of the White House having usurped Frank and murdered her long term lover, writer Tom Yates, who’s inside knowledge of the Underwoods could have destroyed them.

Season 6 sees Claire take her country into war whilst dealing with the loose end of her husband’s legacy- how long can her house of cards stand tall?

LISTEN: Sharon Van Etten Remind Me Tomorrow

From one cute, cuddly yellow fluff ball to a cuddly, cute purple fire ball, Spyro’s back and he’s all scaled up! The original roast master is back! Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD. Spyro is bringing the heat like never before in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy game collection with all 3 original Spyro games fully remastered in HD giving players 100+ levels, remastered with breathtaking graphical updates and improved gameplay controls.

things off until tomorrow.

Produced by John Congelton, the sparse and introspective sound listeners have come back to expect from Van Etten has been given a more expectant, electronic edge.

READ: What do Vegans Eat?

Four years after Are We There (when we last interviewed her) and Van Etten has embraced her darker side with an ambitious and intimate album inspired by her desire to pursue her passions rather than putting www.69-degrees.co.uk

So, whether you’re giving Veganuary a go, cooking for a vegan friend, or simply cutting back on meat and dairy, look no further! Discover what vegans eat: everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner; on-the-go; with their gang; for special occasions; to feed a crowd; and for treats! This book will also hold your hand as you take your first vegan

steps; show you how to stock up on the basics; and teach you quick tricks to ensure you never go hungry even when your cupboards feel bare.

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RETURN OF THE MAC In a fit of festive escapism, Curve theatre is turning up the nostalgia dials to over-load this Christmas, reuniting old acquaintances and welcoming some new ones in from the cold with its production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Top of the tree is ex Hollyoaks heart throb and Strictly Come Dancing dish Danny Mac. We caught up with him to find out if he’s really Dreaming of a White Christmas.

You’re becoming a bit of a local now; this is your third production with Curve isn’t it? I know it’s been years. It’s mad because there were a few options on the table and I’m in such a fortunate position that things do crop up, but this show was one of those things hovering about, and the thing is with Curve is that it’s such a fantastic theatre and I’ve never had anything but an excellent time there. And I don’t just mean in terms of fun and stuff, it’s just the quality of work that they produce and the nature of that building, everyone is just lovely including the audiences that come.

If it had been a recast of White Christmas from last year then I probably would’ve said no straight away but after the work, I’d done on Sunset Boulevard with Nikolai Foster (Artistic Director at Curve) the opportunity to work with him again on an all new production of a classic show was unmissable.

So, tell me about White Christmas. You’re playing Bob Wallace in the show and that means you’ve got the really big, Bing Crosby number. Yeah pressure! The good thing is I get that pretty much out the way right at the beginning and then it kind of comes back in as a big number right at the end so there’s not like any huge build up to it. They come, and they get what they want straight away.

Have you started practising with your cardigan and your pipe?

Lol not yet. I daren’t ever try and make too many bold decisions before I meet Nikolai because, he may want to do something completely different but I’m just starting to really dig into the script now and do some ground work. The script is beautiful, but I’ve never seen a production of it and I’m really trying to avoid the movie until I speak to Nikolai, he may want us to have a feel of it so that we have a feel of what people are expecting but at the same time I will have to make my own decisions first and then I’ll watch it afterwards.

You’re going to be in Leicester for all of the festive period, are you planning on racing home Christmas Eve straight after the matinee? I will be. I will be racing straight back down to the South Coast. I’ve got three siblings and all of us and our partners are spending it together this year- this is the year when we all come together as a family.

So a White Christmas is the last thing you want really!

Yes, of course, Oh I never even gave that a thought! I’ll find a way I’m sure. Can’t miss Christmas!

For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.curveonline.co.uk, or call 0116 242 3595 www.69-degrees.co.uk

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Inspired by the “Beer Houses” of the 1830’s Pint shop opened its doors in Birmingham last month bringing with it an impressive selection of craft beers and freshly prepared food.

Situated on Bennett’s Hill, the listed building is as impressive as their beer selection with the downstairs serving bar food moving up to a dining room upstairs.

Sourcing produce from the local region their menu offers diners a real treat from Head Chef, Mark Walsh.

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Starters include an Onion Bhaji Scotch Egg with Mango Chutney (that is already proving to be a top seller), Octopus Carpaccio, Confit Shallots, Lime and Crispy Seaweed and Roasted Roots & Beets, Linseed Cracker and Fresh Cheese were all favourites at a recent tasting session.

For mains we loved the Overnight Pork Belly, Crackling, Roasted Cauliflower and Piquant Sauce and the Pint Shop Dirty Burger with Bacon Jam, Burger Sauce and Smoked Cheese, was as dirty as it sounds.

Moving on to the CoalBaked Flatbreads we absolutely loved the Tandoori masala Chicken with Toasted Almonds, just the right hint of spice and the almonds add great texture and taste.

The menu has plenty of choice on sides and desserts and some very

tasty vegetarian options too, we recommend the Grilled Aubergine, Chickpea Tagine with Dhakka and Chermoula.

If you are looking to book something for the festive season, they have a great menu on offer. No pre-ordering is needed, just book your table, turn up and make your selection there and then!

For more on their Christmas and New Year menus visit them at www.pintshop.com.Pint Shop, 38 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN T: 0121 236 9039

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Leicester’s first crazy golf bar, Caddyshackers, has opened it’s doors as a brilliant alternative to a night down the pub, quirky work night out or just somewhere to kick start your weekend.

Loacted on Calais Hill, just up the side of the Barley Mow pub on Granby Street, there’s an 18 hole crazy golf course themed around everything from an abandoned office, a bathroom, a brewery; there’s even a hole that goes through an abandoned Beetle car! Of course, being in Leicester, there’s also a tribute to the city’s beloved football club, as well as a few other foxes to try and avoid as you work your way around the course.

The venue is 18+ and is open daily from 3pm – midnight during the weekend and midday – midnight at weekends. If you fancy a bite after your round of golf, Frank’s Fine Pizza is based inside the venue with a fantastic selection of wood-fired pizzas, hot dogs, nachos and cheesecake. The bar is open to everyone whether you’re playing golf or not, so head down to sample their range of cocktails or craft beers.

Priced at just a tenner for 18 holes with mid week offers available for students, book your game at www.caddyshackers.co.uk.

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS Inspired by 80’s pop culture, Nocturnal Animals have opened their doors on Birmingham’s Bennetts Hill with the aim to provide a culinary journey with ingenious drinks, bold flavours and an afternoon tea unlike anything ever seen before.

Downstairs there’s a 42-cover fine dining restaurant, with charcoal grill and influences from both modern Japanese and Chinese cooking. There’s also an ambitious and accessible taster menu for both lunch and dinner – as well as an à la carte bar menu across all floors. Upstairs, the décor is bold and adventurous, whilst two-time world class finalist James Bowker has developed a revolutionary cocktail menu inspired by colour and flavour.

A theatrical and thoroughly modern Afternoon Tea overseen by MasterChef: The professional’s finalist Brett Connor will be served with a selection of sweet and savoury dishes in a tasting menu format, with additional options for champagne and cocktails.

Nocturnal Animals is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 11pm.

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