Looking for a return to the excesses of human endeavour, flair and excitement?
The Broken Hearts have teamed up with Director and Producer Rachael Castell and illustrator and animator Rob Flowers to create 'Welcome To the Big Top' that'll be screened at the Victoria pub. The short film explores circus culture and feats Carnesky's Ghost Train, Marawa The Amazing and more! God bless Michael and Farah - two colossal iconic figures bid us farewell, and with London's very own Russell Heron biting the dust our cultural circles really have something to mourn about. Check out the Private View that celebrates Russell's collection of works - raise a drink to the fella!
Blogs - our Editor, no other than Patrick Hussey threw himself at the cultural frontline this weekend just been - read about his very frank experiences at The London Festival of Japanese Rope Bondage (yes, there are pictures of bare bottoms and rope) that took place at The Resistance Gallery (def one of London's coolest haunts!) . Infact he went along with RR's Naomi Thompson who volunteered for some action (gasp!). Gagging for it? All a tad too ropey for you? You'll just have to read all about it! Naomi DID survive - and she has taken time to write up her Style tips for July - expect to get in the loop for London's coolest pub, an exhibition on Underwear, Burlesque protests and eco couture among other treats. What a star! Finally, Mr Hussey also popped along to Tableau Vivant where he dined in rather an intimate situation with his 'date' while 'reclining art' was de-robed... another adventure worth its sauce. Ooh, yes! Lip smackingly good.
Notices - A fab new book has hit the shelves:'On The Couch - Tales of Couchsurfing a Continent'! Journalist Fleur Britten’s fifth book is a really zeitgeisty number that deals with community, altruism, honesty, and a viable alternative to the monetary economy - all the things that society so badly needs.
Upcoming & Upbeat
![]() | Martin McDonagh’s part-thriller/comedy/whodunit, part-farce and blood-splattered script, A Skull in Connemara, tells the story of a gravedigger who is faced with demons from the past when digging up his wife's grave. |
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![]() | When the economy bites, Soho writers bite back! Yes, some of Soho's most exciting talents take on the economic crisis, creating provocative, playful bargain basement theatre. Feat. M. Carnesky, W. Eno, M. Golden & more! |
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![]() | It’s not often you see a genuine moonwalker! Nearly 40 yrs ago, he & Armstrong made those famous steps, & today, the author of Moondust: In Search of the Men Who Fell to Earth, talks giant leaps of mankind with Buzz. |
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![]() | An exciting theatrical homage to the 20th century author George Orwell in a programme of readings & discussions. Feat. excerpts from Nineteen Eighty-Four, & performances of his essays Shooting An Elephant & A Hanging. |
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![]() | A screening of the Hearts first short film! An exploration into circus culture past and present featuring the unsurpassed talents of Marawa the Amazing! Carnesky's Ghost Train! So and So Circus! Followed by party! |
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![]() | Live Shakes from Go Go Girls at Grind A Go Go! |
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![]() | More opportunities to dress up from The Last Tuesday Society - this time its fairy-tale themed, complete with an introductory lecture by the fabulous Marina Warner. |
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![]() | 3-8pm. Green Sundays is a monthly event where the ecologically curious can meet with like minded people to explore environmental issues in a relaxed and fun environment - through music, film, games and discussions. |
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![]() | A charmed soiree where invited poets read out well-known classics on the theme of ‘infinite space’, along with their own interpretations. Anything from the psyche’s interior, to the vast isolations of beyond… |
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![]() | 6.30-9.30pm. Following the recent death of artist Herron, comes this selection of works from his private collection of 300 pieces, mostly bought from emerging artists over the past 12yrs. Curated by Harry Pye. |
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![]() | Yes, the genre-bending jazz-rockers Acoustic Ladyland are back, full of sparkling dynamics and their latest work - Living With A Tiger. Tonight they are joined by ‘The Invisible’ and ‘Grasscut!’ Super! |
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![]() | 9 Jul - 8 Aug. A new comedy about love, death and responsibility by Stella Feehily By day, Hildy leads the City's cleaners in revolt against the bankers. But by night, she dreams unsettling acts of violence... |
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![]() | It's a 1950s beach party combining all the fun of the fifties in one tiki tidal wave! Learn to hula hoop, watch a film, enjoy the cabaret and dance, dance, dance to vintage DJs and live music from Bikini Beach Band! |
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![]() | Deadly People present another great line-up feat Busy P, DJ Mehdi, SebastiAn, Feadz, So_Me, Krazy Baldhead [Live], Mystery Jets DJs, Friendly Fires DJs, O Children DJs, White Heat DJs & Union DJs.
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![]() | Welcoming only the elegant and unathletic, the Chap Olympiad is a delightful day of themed sporting events, live music, side shows and refreshments. |
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