La scuola degli amanti...
She is upon us! All within a matter of days London will have indulged herself one way or another with some sort of homage to Valentine, Fashion and the Chinese Tiger. But there’s, oh!, sooo much more on the menu!
But first, allow us to indulge you with some topical chatter, cringe worthy wit, wholesome anti-PC, drugs, rock'n'roll, politics, music and Planet Saving action courtesy of our latest sparky Dotpod Podcast. Featuring Andy Capper (Vice UK), activist Tamsin Omond (Climate Rush), and music from the Crystal Fighters, Gabby Young, Years & Years and hosted by Patrick Hussey, Emre Turkmen and Chloe McCloskey (Le Cool). Download the 40 min episode here.
We like - 'Big Scenes' - the title of a decadent new photography exhibition (pictured above) from Marco Sanges that'll be opened by Gavin Turk and Michael Nyman at the Hackney Empire on Thursday, 11th Feb. Pop along! The private view will be a night of live installation - you, the spectator will experience performances and screenings, unveiling the exhibition that'll awake your senses of desire, awe and lust. Almost romantic.
Ah - 'Six Degrees of Separation' at the Old Vic - we're running a special offer on the top price tickets - click through for the details!
Blogs - read Amy Liptrots theatre review of 'Three Stigmata of Pacman', the latest production from Luke Wright and Ross Sutherland. And - gig wise, keep abreast of what's hot this week - read Anthony Chalmers Gig List!
Notices - Performers wanted for Tai Shani's latest production 'Wow'! There's a room available on Hackney Road! Brunel have a new MA in Performance Making - sign up! Gifts for Lovers - artsy and charming, take a look!
Upcoming & Upbeat
![]() | How can any of us have an impact on the issues we care about? Where do we even begin? This class offers an orientation in politics and power. |
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![]() | This tiny, boutique hotel looks like something out of a fairytale - which makes it the perfect venue for some bedtime story telling. |
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![]() | Political satirist Rory Bremner hosts an evening of discussions, as leading minds of the UK's think tanks go head-to-head to debate key political issues, competing to impress the audience with the power of their ideas. |
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![]() | For all you romantics out there - this Valentine's Day, Mutiny presents Love on Trial - an evening of love songs, poems, photography, films, speed debating and performances. |
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![]() | Future Human is a unique ‘theatre of ideas’ that promises to reinvent the intellectual salon for a decade of radical change and innovation. |
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![]() | 10 Feb-6 Mar. Scottish playwright David Greig and RSC collaborate once more in an epic piece about one man’s desire to restore peace in a country ravaged by war after the death of Macbeth. |
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![]() | Not sure how long your current fling will last? That's what temporary tattoos are for! And who better to offer them than Vogue favourite Anya Hindmarch. |
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![]() | Enter a night of decadence on 11 Feb: performances, live installations & screenings will unveil an exhibition, which will awaken the senses of desire & lust. Featuring special guests Gavin Turk & Michael Nyman. |
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![]() | An immersive Valentine’s event fusing performance, installation & investigative interaction into the mystery of love’s final destination, in a unique experience honouring early traditions & rituals of courtship. |
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![]() | In his latest book, 'Woman as Design: Before, Behind, Between, Above, Below', design critic Stephen Bayley, explores the female body and its relationship to design. |
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![]() | Bringing together for one night only - a host of pioneers from the worlds of experimental electronics & avant-garde music. The mighty line-up inc: Francesco Tristano, Moritz von Oswald, Matmos & Bugge Wesseltoft. |
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![]() | The PeanutButter Soundclash (iPod battle) is an event where 8 teams compete for a prize (the clue is in the title). There is no DJ mixing involved, instead all teams are required to bring an iPod.
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![]() | A Free event celebrating all things self published and DIY. Comics and Zines, Radical Literature, Poetry, Printmaking, Book Arts and even a bit of DIY Fashion. |
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![]() | To spark the romance this Valentine’s, join Evie Salmon as she looks at the forbidden, the pain, the joy and the embarrassment of love with stories and discussions, fuelled with champagne and canapés. Super! |
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![]() | Saturday night blues? Why not sample 4-minute 1-on-1 dates with amusement & glee. Including a heady mix of music & playful interactions. Get your slap on, it’s going to get intimate. |
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