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7th September 2010
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Happy New Year!

Well, what a year it’s been. As 2009 comes to a close, it gives us all a chance to relax and look back on a cracking year. Despite the recession, London has continued to be one of the most exciting and fun-filled cities in the world. We hope our humble weekly newsletter has helped guide you to the best events on offer in the capital. 2010 promises to be bigger, better and even busier, and, to be honest, we can hardly wait!

We hope you had a lovely Christmas and are planning something brilliant for New Year’s Eve. If you’re still undecided we have a host of great events to help you see in 2010 in style. Start as you mean to go on – that’s what we say. Happy New Year!

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Dr Faustus

12th January 2010
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Jerry Sadowitz

21st January 2010
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Designs of the Year

17th February 2010
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Lily Allen

7th March 2010
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Wednesday 30th

The All of Everything

The jury is very much still out when it comes to weighing up the pros and cons of Crossrail. As well as the much-publicised demolition of the Astoria, another great loss is that of the Arts Gallery - a space on Davies Street that has exhibited work by the likes of Peter Doig, Gavin Turk, Tom Hunter and Sarah Lucas as well as emerging artists from a... read on

where:
The Arts Gallery
65 Davies Street
W1K 5DA

who:
Mike Ballard
when:
10am - 6pm
what:
Installation
cost:
Free
 

Golden Oldies

Following the near-destruction of the City during the Second World War, the Golden Lane Estate was constructed as a way for London (and indeed the country) to move forward, away from the bloodied past and towards a future of optimism and hope. The bold architectural design of the estate is not to everyone's taste, but in the eyes of many it is a ... read on

where:
Exhibit
20 Goswell Road
EC1M 7AA

who:
Patricia Niven
when:
11am - 6pm
what:
Photography
cost:
Free

Thursday 31st

Get Loaded in the Dark

From the people who brought you Get Loaded In The Park comes a new year's eve extravaganza designed to rock your socks clean off. The full line up has now been announced and its a joy: the Klaxons duo Jamie Reynolds and James Righton headline with an exclusive set, taking to the decks at midnight. Annie Mac, Chase and Status and a live show from G... read on

where:
O2 Academy Brixton
211 Stockwell Road
SW9 9SL
who:
Klaxons, Chase and Status + more
when:
8.30pm - 6am
what:
Electro, House, Drum & Bass
cost:
£25
 

Eastern Electrics

Eastern Electrics reliably blow your top with their simply excellent attention to banging tunes at their raves. Tonight mulletover, Bloc and Man Make Music join forces to veritably tear you apart with noise. mulletover choose Poker Flat boss Steve Bug to fly their techno flag, Man Make Music bring back Dirtybird's Justin Martin and Bloc get Plastici... read on

where:
Secret Location
who:
Shonky, Geddes + more
when:
9pm
what:
House, Techno/Minimal
cost:
£20
 

Ministry Of Sound NYE

Okay, it's a new year, a new beginning and - with the UK still in the midst of this recession - high time to look after those pennies. Perhaps paying £75 for entry to a new years eve party would be something of a poor start to such a resolution. But, this is the O2 - hardly your average nightspot, and take another look at that line-up; Deadmau5, C... read on

where:
O2 Arena
Millenium Way
SE10 0AX
who:
Eric Prydz, Justice + more
when:
9pm - 6am
what:
Electro, Trance, Techno/Minimal
cost:
£75
 

Blissful

Infamous carnival crew Sancho Panza team up with Stuart Patterson for a double roomed, full moon NYE loft party. One room is devoted to all things house, the other features DJs with solid disco credentials such as Phil Asher, Dave Jarvis, Freddy Love, Mastomic and Thor. There's also a film room and a heated outdoor area with a Slush Brothers Ice Cr... read on

where:
Secret Location
who:
Stuart Patterson, Thor + more
when:
9pm - 6am
what:
House, Disco
cost:
£20
 

Innovation

With thirty-three performers in the main room alone (not even counting MCs), the question begs to be asked: how can all of them have a turn at the decks? Although the event runs for a whopping sixteen hours, one can only assume most of the acts are deejaying back-to-back. Nevertheless, the more the merrier, especially when you have a bill chock-... read on

where:
Fire
South Lambeth Road
SW8 1UQ
who:
Grooverider, Andy C + more
when:
8pm - 12pm
what:
Garage, Dubstep, Drum & Bass
cost:
£25

Friday 1st

The Waste Land

Marking Wilton's 150th birthday, Fiona Shaw (Harry Potter fims, Dorian Gray) and Deborah Warner recreate their dramatic production of T.S Eliot's The Waste Land.

Abrupt and unapologetic, prophetic and satirical, this poem has been called one of the most important of the 20th century. read on

where:
Wilton's Music Hall
Graces Alley
E1 8JB
when:
7.30pm
what:
Classic
cost:
£15
 

The Nutcracker

Once again the Royal Ballet celebrate Christmas by dusting off their impeccable, classic version of the family favourite. The Nutcracker, E.T.A Hoffmann's story set to the music of Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Lev Ivanov, is a piece of classical ballet that is synonymous with Christmas. A trip to the Royal Opera House is something you'll never fo... read on

where:
Royal Opera House
Covent Garden
WC2E 9DA
when:
Times vary
what:
Ballet
cost:
From £5 to £427

Saturday 2nd

Howard Hodgkin

This winter, Gagosian presents an exhibition of recent works by one of Britain's leading contemporary painters.

The Davies Street space is graced with works by Howard Hodgkin whose small scale paintings tread the line between the figurative and the abstract whilst all the while fizzing with barely suppressed energy. read on

where:
Gagosian
17-19 Davies Street
WiK 3DE
who:
Howard Hodgkin
when:
10am - 6pm
what:
Painting
cost:
Free
 

Live Russian Music

Every Friday and Saturday night, Trojka clears some tables and treats diners and drinkers to bands playing the best traditional Russian folk.

Surprisingly relaxing whilst eating your caviar and sipping top quality vodka, the party at Trojka goes on late and you'll be planning that trip to Moscow all the way home. read on

where:
Trojka
101 Regent's Park Road
NW1 8UR
when:
7pm
what:
World Music
cost:
Free

Sunday 3rd

The Importance of Being Earnest

A classic production of Oscar Wilde's infamous play. Two sly men fall for two witty women, both with a penchant for the name Ernest.

First produced in 1895, this popular comedy has been adapted for film and stage over and over to the delights of audiences everywhere.
read on

where:
Greenwich Playhouse
189 Greenwich High Street
SE10 8JA
when:
Times vary
what:
Classic, Comedy
cost:
£12, £10 Concessions
 

Kim Noble Will Die

Is it art, is it comedy, is it theatre? You decide as the Perrier-winner and BAFTA-nominated artist/comedian Kim Noble takes you on a journey towards his death. Over four nights Noble will guide audiences through his plans for departing Planet Earth, ensuring that his legacy is looked after by writing audience members into his legally binding Last... read on

where:
Soho Theatre
21 Dean Street
W1D 3NE

who:
Kim Noble
when:
7.30pm
what:
Stand Up
cost:
£12.50

Monday 28th

Pete Doherty

Controversial singer/songwriter Pete Doherty is dropping by the Blues Kitchen tonight, and is sure to be accompanied by his notorious attitude. Expect some fireworks, and we don't mean the celebratory kind... read on

where:
The Blues Kitchen
NW1 7JN
who:
Pete Doherty
when:
7pm
what:
Indie
cost:
£20
 

Botanists of the Asphalt

An exhibition themed around Baudelaire's idea of the flâneur this December.

Pop up art space CAMP looks at the wonderful figure of the wondering metropolitan observer, eagle-eyed, lazy and snappily dressed.
read on

where:
CAMP
70-74 City Road
EC1Y 2BY

when:
11am - 11pm
what:
Art
cost:
Free

Tuesday 29th

Cutting Edge Review of the Year Show

The regular Tuesday show at The Comedy Store becomes a special 'Review of the Year' show tonight where six top comedians improvise a topical gig about the best of the year's news, with suggestions given by the audience.
read on

where:
Comedy Store
1a Oxendon Street
SW1Y 4EE
who:
Ian Stone, Martin Coyote
+ more
when:
8pm
what:
Stand Up
cost:
£17
 

Peter and the Wolf

A family treat on the South Bank this festive season sees the Oscar-winning animated version of Prokofiev's wonderful fable projected on the big screen at the Royal Festival Hall while the Philharmonia Orchestra plays along. An enchanting tale, brilliantly realised, and an ideal introduction for young children to the captivating power of classical ... read on

where:
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX

when:
Times vary
what:
Classical
cost:
From £12 to £35
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