Wendy Houstoun @ Southbank

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She is a maverick of modern dance, still bagging awards in her 50s. Wendy Houstoun tells Judith Mackrell about her latest work – a tribute to choreographer Nigel Charnock, a man so full of life that even terminal cancer couldn’t stop him carrying the Olympic torch

Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

• Wendy Houstoun’s Pact with Pointlessness is at Southbank Centre, London, on 5-6 June

 

http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/wendy-houstoun-82491

 

 

https://www.artsadmin.co.uk/artists/wendy-houstoun

 

 

See on www.theguardian.com

Apollo Music Projects with Sir Simon Rattle

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A rare chance to hear Sir Simon Rattle conduct in the UK, this special evening celebrates Apollo Music Projects’ first 10 years inspiring children through music.

Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

This is a project that warms my heart. 

Children who would not normally get the opportunity to experience live classical music are introduced to the best on offer. In the classroom and in the concert hall. A great cause. Do give it your support. Sir Simin Rattle with the Apollo Quartet promises to be an exhilarating  evening!

 

booking via Cadogan Hall

 

See on www.cadoganhall.com

Food on the Tube

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Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

Love it!

Hate hot stinky food being chewed on the Tube

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Music for Thursday ~Thickets ~Come Home

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Blending sweet harmonies and a rich blend of instruments, London-based alt-folk trio Thickets make a fairly wonderful noise. Rebecca (autoharp), Allanah (cello) and Kieran (drums) come together to make something that sounds fresh and exciting, and something you can hear…Read more →

Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

With thanks to FFS for supplying the music. 

Thursday is starting with a zing.

See on www.forfolkssake.com

Sunday Song Choice: ‘A Leaf From A Tree’ – Mary Coughlan & Mark Nevin

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Mary Coughlan and Mark Nevin perform ‘A Leaf From A Tree’ on TV show 1991

Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thanks guys.

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What are London’s WWII deep-level air-raid shelters used for?

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Stephen Smith reports for Newsnight on London’s disused World War Two deep-level air-raid shelters, including one that is available to rent.

Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

Subterranean salad leaves, anyone?

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East London from the air

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#eastlondonair A unique and fascinating look at East London from the air. Music ‘Stratosphere’ kindly donated by David O’Brien / Gareth Johnson.

Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

I spy .. the tail of a fox ..

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Totally Caffeinated

I usually just do lunch but I had to go in to the city this morning to sign a new contract for less money than I had hoped for, so after the “serious” meeting, I needed a jag of coffee.

On my way back to Tower Hill tube there were a host of coffee parlours, Starbucks, Costa, Pret … but I was looking for something a little more authentic and inspiring; on Byward Hill I found such a “caffeina,” aptly named; a well balanced espresso and a freshly made baguette began to cheer me up; the espresso needing no sugar additives, the baguette of tangy speck and subtle taleggio. Then a treat – management were trying out their summer coffeeshake and I was allowed a sample – as were other customers in this friendly place; a double shot of caffeine, ice, three sachets of sugar, drippings of molasses (honey?), shaken and poured – delizioso! Onward toward The Tower!

CAFFEINA 7 Byward Hill EC3
The Solitary Diner 14.05.14

London Food and Drink http://sco.lt/8kY4zh

Special 2 for 1 offer! Choreographic extravaganza Zic Zac @ Leicester Square Theatre

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‘“Zic Zac”, the volcanic debut feature of choreographer Andrea Gavriliu, will be performed in London as part of the widely enjoyed “Tales Told in Romanian” series, developed by independent promoter Claudia Cîrlig in partnership with the Romanian Cultural Institute in London. Described as dynamic and unpredictable, the show narrates the stormy affair between two strangers who meet in a trendy nightclub. 

 

ZIC ZAC

Concept: Andrea Gavriliu, Ștefan Lupu

Choreography: Andrea Gavriliu

Cast: Andrea Gavriliu, Ștefan Lupu, Gabriel Costin

Set and Costume Design: Andreea Săndulescu

Video: Gabriel Costin

 

Andrea Gavriliu created “Zic Zac” as her graduation piece in spring 2013 with the ambition to offer a glimpse into the erotic mores of the Generation Y. Since then, the show has garnered much interest from audiences and critics in Romania and abroad. In 2014, it was crowned the best dance performance by the Romanian Association of Theatre Artists and, this year as well, at Swiss Open Market of Performing Art, the performance was singled out as one of the most interesting.’

 

When: Sunday, 25 May 2014, 3 pm

Where: Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester St., London, WC2H 7BX

 

Ticket offer: Buy One Get One Free

Promotional code: ziczac 

 

http://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873514687/events?show_id=873514687

Ursula O’Reilly Traynor‘s insight:

The previous "Tales Told in Romanian" series have been enthusiastically reviewed in London Life.

http://sco.lt/8gKM5J

 

http://sco.lt/6gw06T

 

This show sounds spirited and intriguing. Again, it’s for one performance only, so don’t miss it. Booking now through Leicester Square theatre..

 

See on www.icr-london.co.uk

Museums at Night at Somerset House, Thursday 15 May 2014

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Ahead of International Museums Day, Somerset House will be joining other leading national galleries and museums in celebrating Museums at Night, join us for live music, workshops, tours and more!

See on www.somersethouse.org.uk