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DANCE OngoingRomeo & JulietRoyal Festival HallThe world’s greatest love story comes to the Royal Festival Hall, with Rudolf Nureyev’s inventive and passionate choreography and Prokofiev’s exhilarating score performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.0844 875 0073Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XXballet.org.uk August 8 – 12FlamencuraSadlers WellsThe master of flamenco Paco Peña returns with his five-star show Flamencura, an electrifying showcase of incredible flamenco talent, featuring three dancers and six musicians. A legendary guitarist, composer, dramatist and producer, Peña’s work over the past five decades has dazzled audiences across the globe and earned him exceptional critical acclaim.020 7863 8000Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TNsadlerswells.com August 25 – 26Stage Experience - Bugsy Malone

New Wimbledon TheatreWith a cast of over sixty of the country’s brightest young performers and direction from Kate McGregor, Artistic Director of award-winning Theatre6, this is Bugsy Malone as you’ve never seen it before.0844 871 764693 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG September 2, 6, 8, 9The Vanishing BridegroomThe PeacockA missing legacy; a disappearing husband; a handsome stranger. Three Scottish folk tales of marriage and abandonment, mystery and fable, loosely weaved together into one compelling opera.020 7863 8222Portugal Street, Holborn, WC2A 2HTsadlerswells.com September 12 – 30FootlooseThe PeacockFootloose is back and better than ever before. Everybody cut loose as the explosive 1980s rock ‘n' roll sensation bursts on to the stage in a remastered show for 2017 starring Gareth Gates as Willard and Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore. 020 7863 8222Portugal Street, Holborn, WC2A 2HTsadlerswells.com

September 20 – 23GiselleSadler’s WellsFollowing its sensational 2016 world premiere and UK tour, Akram Khan’s Giselle, “a beautiful and intelligent remaking” (New York Times) – returns to London by popular demand for six performances only.020 7863 8000Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TNsadlerswells.com September 21 – 30CabaretNew Wimbledon TheatreIn the role that earned him an Olivier award nomination and WhatsOnStage award, Will Young reprises his critically acclaimed performance of Emcee in Rufus Norris’ production of Cabaret.0844 871 764693 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG September 26The BreathA new project from former Cinematic Orchestra members and Rioghnach Connolly (Honeyfeet, Afro Celt Sound system). Drawing on the influences of traditional Irish folk song, Connolly’s original lyrics pour forth from her own life in a torrent of meaning. She sings songs of birth and death, woman’s rights, first love, the call of motherhood, the death of men at sea and post-colonial wrongs.020 7613 749835-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LArichmix.org.uk October 2 – 7FlashdanceNew Wimbledon TheatreStarring Strictly Come Dancing Champion Joanne Clifton and A1 heartthrob Ben Adams, Flashdance - The Musical is the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex a determined welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. When a romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream of attending Shipley Dance Academy.0844 871 764693 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG EXHIBITIONS OngoingAlma - Tadema: At Home in AntiquityLeighton House MuseumThe collection explores Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s fascination with the representation of domestic life in Antiquity and how this interest related to his own domestic circumstances expressed through the two remarkable studio-houses that he created in St John’s Wood12 Holland Park Rd, Kensington,

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Frosty lips, sparkly lips, glittery lips on metallic sheeny, shiny faces shimmered into town last month as Pat McGrath Labs launched in the UK via Net a Porter. Like many celebrity make-up artists before her such as François Nars and Laura Mercier, the make-up queen of glitzy glamour has now achieved her ambition with her own cosmetic brand following fever pitch taunting on Instagram.

Brilliantly marketed to appeal to the magpie eyes of the fashionable and obsessed, the cosmetics will be sold in kit form packaged in vibrant, sequin-filled foil pouches. Cleverly there is something clinical and lab-like about the not-so-eco bags with their simple, prescription-like labels. The goodies buried inside are minimally designed in black with practical ideas like dual ended sticks, wands, felt-tip brushes and pens. The concept is to share some trade secrets by encouraging the application of several products to do the job, not just one. Preferring to use her fingers to generate

heat and a more sensitive interaction with the skin Pat McGrath likes to blend many different shades to get the exact tone of colour like a painter with a palette.

Reminded of a young Oprah Winfrey to look at, I see her more as a make-up designer with a hard-nosed approach to a brief, picking up visual cues from details in the clothes, a model’s hair or eyes and drawing on references from a wide variety of sources like the New Romantics of the 80’s, celebrity stars, and historical characters like Pierrot.

A self-confessed workaholic and perfectionist Pat McGrath is no new fad on the fashion scene and gained 18 years experience working doggedly with some of the best. Photographers and designers from sensational surrealists like John Galliano to uber minimalists like Jil Sander have all sought her

creative skills. After leaving Art School and spending many years doing ad hoc make-up jobs for music and magazine shoots a lucky break arrived with a three month contract in Japan. She never looked back and eventually made a life long dream come true working as global creative design director of Max Factor and CoverGirl.

Whilst Pat McGrath might be called ‘Mother’ on set for her firm and fair stance, the father of make-up was Mr Max Factor himself who was quoted as saying ‘you are not born glamorous...glamour is created’. He was an inventor and wig maker who emigrated to Los Angeles in 1904 and helped to create the iconic looks of Hollywood movie stars such as Ava Gardner and Marlene Dietrich. He believed all women were entitled to look gorgeous and this could be achieved with the right tools and

The McGrath FactorDressing faces for fashionBy Lynne McGowan

I met Simon at his Battersea studio. It was a humid, wet Monday morning in London, with everyone

plunged into a fatigued mood, alleviated somewhat by the offer of my first coffee with his Collection hanging all around me, radiating the most delicious colours in contrast to the grey skies outside.

Simon Copeland is a London-based designer, specialising in ‘occasion wear’ for a very discerning client base. “Everyone is different in size, and tailoring a piece specifically for that individual is my great interest and challenge” he said, “when you have something created just for you and

fits you so well, your inner confidence blossoms.”

The beauty in Copeland’s work is not only an acute attention to proportion of the designs (each dress is executed to perfection), but also the juxtaposition of keeping his traditional art in a contemporary sphere.

Simon clearly treasures a

responsibility for keeping his team’s handicraft skills alive. It’s this dedication that explains why his clients are still wearing his clothes many years on. Keeping these highly disciplined skills going are a must, for “even though there are machines which can do it for you,” Copeland acknowledges “machines don’t give you the love.”

Simon walked me through every step of creating the perfect garment. First and foremost it starts with creating a silhouette for the unique shape of the client, followed by a cornucopia of choice of colours and types of fabrics. This way the client determines the ultimate brief with Copeland offering up various options to enhance the design.

“Also, the event itself will have certain requirements for what we go with, and whether that be in the City, a diplomatic

or social event, there are things you have to adhere to and watch.” In clear excitement of discussing his work, Simon couldn’t resist standing up and picking out individual pieces on the rail, explaining that “clothes can convey so effectively, important messages with each person wearing them.”

Every individual garment offered up

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skills. Moving away from early sticks of theatrical grease paint he experimented with more natural flesh-toned pigments combining his scientific knowledge with artistry. The first natural commercial foundation pan-cake was launched in 1935 followed in a few years by the infamous Max Factor ‘pan-stik’.

Like her mentor Max Factor, Pat McGrath believes in harnessing the yearning in the make-up obsessed so they too can have a gleaming life by at least supplying them with her tools, imparting her methods and above all inspiring them to experiment and unleash their own creativity. As we all want to enhance what nature has bestowed, here are Pat McGrath’s top make-up tips in a nutshell: always use foundation before concealer, apply it with the fingertips not forgetting your neck, oh, and always use mascara.

‘something’: a romantic dinner, a summer cocktail party in the country, or full blown banquets and formal events. “I guess it’s about the fact that the client is on show, and that if you don’t get it right, you’ll be remembered as the one who didn’t get it right!”

He got them right.By the time I looked at my watch, an

hour had flown by. We were still looking through the dresses, and admiring every type of style. I couldn’t resist telling him that I felt his garments had an architectural structure to them.

He turned to me and said “Funnily enough, I tend to get inspired by architecture, especially somewhere like Florence. You just look, and everywhere you look, you find a design idea or detail, which will take you so far.”

Reflecting on the start of his career, Copeland recounted his experience of applying to The London College of Fashion “I went up for my interview with trunks of clothes and a huge portfolio, and as I got out of the taxi, the cabbie said ‘Good Luck mate’ I answered I’m going to need it, I’m going to need it!”

“So I went in terrified, and they offered me a place unconditionally; it really was the right college for me; I loved every minute. When you find the right place for you, it changes everything; a bit like the right dress.”

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Take a journey from the First World War to the present day, exploring how peace movements have influenced perceptions of war and conflict in this major exhibition. From conscientious objectors to peace camps and modern-day marches, Fighting for Peace tells the stories of passionate people over the past one hundred years and the struggles they have endured for the anti-war cause. Over three hundred objects including paintings, literature, posters, placards, banners, badges and music reveal the breadth of creativity of anti-war protest movements, reflecting the cultural mood of each era.020 7416 5000Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZiwm.org.uk Ends August 29Russian Revolution: Hope, Tragedy, MythsBritish LibraryFrom the fall of Russia’s last Tsar to the rise of the first communist state, this definitive exhibition takes a fresh look at the Russian Revolution 100 years on. With rarely seen items from both sides of the conflict. From a first edition of the Communist Manifesto to anti-Bolshevik propaganda, this is a unique chance to understand the lesser-known personal stories behind the events that changed the world. Also on display for the first

time, from the British Library’s own archive: Lenin’s handwritten application for a Reader Pass.0330 333 114496 Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London NW1 2DBbl.uk August 1 – September 16Playground StructureBlair SouthernThe group exhibition Playground Structure takes its title from a 2008 photograph by Jeff Wall that depicts a climbing frame in a suburban park. The climbing frame is an invitation to play, and yet it also resembles an anonymous public artwork that might bring to mind a modernist grid or a constructivist sculpture. In the exhibition, Wall’s large-scale photograph will be exhibited with paintings from 1969 to the present day from various artists.020 7493 44924 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London W1S 1BPblainsouthern.com Ends September 3Sounds of the CityLondon Transport MuseumLyrics and languages, hubbub and stillness, heritage and science have all inspired 100 illustrators to produce a collection of striking artwork that reflect their relationship with sound in our

diverse and multi-layered cities. Themes include wildlife, nightlife, music, markets, transport and sport. Visitors will enjoy illustrations that visually interpret the sounds we hear about us day and night, from the common to the curious, to a recognisable street and cityscape through to visual soundscapes of buzzing colour.020 7379 6344Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BBltmuseum.co.uk Ends September 3The Art of the Brick South Bank, Upper Ground Following a successful show in 2014 at the Old Truman Brewery, LEGO® artist Nathan Sawaya returns to London, this time with DC Comics as his theme. Sawaya has used almost 2,000,000 LEGO bricks to create sculptures of classic DC figures, such as Batman, Wonder Woman and The Joker. 033 3247 0620Corner of Upper Ground and Cornwall Road, SE1 9PP aotbdc.co.uk Ends September 9One Bar Electric MemoirWhite Cube Mason’s YardOne Bar Electric Memoir includes two series of paintings that continue and expand Miller’s investigation into the

relationship between viewer, text and image.020 7930 537325-26 Masons Yard, St. James's, London SW1Y 6BUwhitecube.com FAIRS & FESTIVALS Ends August 28Festival of LoveSouthbank CentreFestival of Love is a celebration of the force that makes the world go round, and how love can make good changes in the world. The Southbank Centre site is transformed by installations and pop-up eateries, along with two months of love-related performances, talks and free events.020 3879 9555Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XXsouthbankcentre.co.uk August 551st State FestivalTrent ParkAfter a sold-out debut last summer 51st State Festival returns once again to London's Trent Park exploring the roots of house music.Cockfosters Rd, Enfield, Barnet EN4 0PS51ststatefestival.com August 5

Eastern ElectricsMorden ParkAfter three tears in Hertfordshire, premier dance festival Eastern Electrics moves to London.easternelectrics.com August 5 – 6Essex Motor Show Festival of WheelsFrom a dads-go-free Father's Day Motorfest event to the biggest car show ever to hit Essex, Festival of Wheels set in nearly 100 acres of beautiful surroundings.Barleylands Essex, CM11 2UDessexmotorshow.co.uk August 8 – 12Great British Beer FestivalOlympiaA paradise for pint lovers, The Great British Beer Festival is one of the biggest, most exciting and well-known events in the beer and cider world. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this year will see over 900 real ales, international beers, real ciders and perries showcased. Plus, brand new for 2017, you can now enjoy fine English wine from some of the best producers in the country as well as fruit cider.Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UXolympia.london August 10 – 12LeeFestA DIY marvel started in a back garden and exploded into a worldwide community. Featuring some of the best new music, tribes to join, and realms to explore.John Darlings Farm, Kent, TN8 5NPleefest.org August 25 – 28Batuke! 2017 FestivalA 4 day arts festival of Afro-Luso culture in London.batukefestival.com August 26 – 27Drag World UKOlympiaPlaying host to more than 20 queens, including fan favourites from throughout Europe and the US, visitors will have the chance to meet their idols. With appearances from RuPaul’s Drag Race darlings Adore Delano, Jinkx Monsoon, Violet Chachki, and Katya, as well as YouTube sensations Rubber Child, Biblegirl, Hey Qween, and Lisa Limbaugh.Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UXolympia.london August 27-28Notting Hill CarnivalCelebrating the Carnival’s establishment and ongoing development; Caribbean Culture; artistic talents and creativity; enhancement of community spirit and innovative platforms embracing cultural diversity.thelondonnottinghillcarnival.com

September 8 – 10Goodwood RevivalThe smell of engines mingles with the roar of iconic race cars at Goodwood Revival, a 3 day September festival celebrating the heydays of motor racing.01243 755073Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PXgoodwood.com

September 16 – 17Open House LondonThe capital's largest annual festival of architecture and design.openhouselondon.org.uk September 22 – 24London Homebuilding & Renovating ShowExcel LondonIf you’re planning to add a new extension, remodel the internal layout or create a brilliant new kitchen overlooking a landscaped garden, a visit to the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show is a must. Be inspired by the wealth of ideas at the show, find out how to make the most of your budget and save time and money. Get free expert advice for all elements of your project from the people who really know.020 7069 5000Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XLexcel.london

FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY OngoingSolar SuperstormsRoyal Museums, GreenwichRoyal Observatory, Planetarium & Astronomy Centre, Peter Harrison PlanetariumDiscover the secrets of our star, the Sun, in this fascinating show narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.020 8858 4422Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJwww.rmg.co.uk/see-do/exhibitions-events/solar-superstorms#IRju9ygIidYzmaAP.99 OngoingFranklin: Death in the iceNational Maritime MuseumOpening 14 July 2017, the exhibition explores the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin and his crew on their final expedition; a mystery that still remains unsolved today.020 8858 4422Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NFrmg.co.uk Ends August 28Big screen on the beachRoundhouseRecline in a deckchair and enjoy cinema with the sand between your toes, with a new series of outdoor summer screenings set on the Roundhouse’s urban beach in

the heart of Camden.0300 678 9222Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8EHroundhouse.org.uk Ends August 29Russian Revolution: Hope, Tragedy, MythsBritish LibraryFrom the fall of Russia’s last Tsar to the rise of the first communist state, this definitive exhibition takes a fresh look at the Russian Revolution 100 years on. With rarely seen items from both sides of the conflict, from a first edition of the Communist Manifesto to anti-Bolshevik propaganda, this is a unique chance to understand the lesser-known personal stories behind the events that changed the world.0330 333 114496 Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London NW1 2DBbl.uk September 22, November 10Dino Snores for Grown-upsNatural History MuseumEnjoy a night of music, food, science and cinema at the Natural History Museum's sleepover, Dino Snores for Grown-ups.020 7942 5511Cromwell Rd, Kensington, London SW7 5BDnhm.ac.uk August 10 – 28

+/- HumanRoundhouseCreated in response to the magnificent space of the Roundhouse, +/- Human brings together multi award-winning choreographer and director, Wayne McGregor, with contemporary art collective Random International, creators of the globally successful Rain Room, along with new music from iconic electronic music label, Warp Records.0300 678 9222Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8EHroundhouse.org.uk August 11VictoriaSomerset HouseA young woman is on the run through Berlin in this thriller that’s shot in a single take and unfolds on-screen in real-time, without cuts.020 7845 4600Strand, London WC2R 1LAsomersethouse.org.uk August 12Donnie Darko + The OmenDouble BillSomerset HouseJake Gyllenhaal’s cult antihero Donnie Darko and Devil’s spawn Damien Thorn team up for an eerily entertaining double-bill of suburban Gothic and Satanic panic.020 7845 4600Strand, London WC2R 1LA

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Ends September 1Future Shorts FestivalFuture Shorts Festival is a seasonal programme of short films, curated in-house at Future Shorts HQ in London. Some films may contain infrequent strong language, dangerous behaviour and moderate sex references. See website for more details.futureshorts.com September 3 – 5Tribal Art FairMall GalleriesTribal art is often ceremonial or religious in nature and pieces on display will range from shields, masks, figures, costumes, textiles and jewellery, to furniture and household items as well as ethnographic photographs. Taking the form of an Art Fair, Tribal Art London invites a select group of 18 respected dealers and experts to display quality ethnographic art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. 020 7930 6844The Mall, St. James’s, London SW1tribalartlondon.com

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Ends August 20Fantastic Mr FoxLyric HammersmithBack by popular demand! This brand new musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest. A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, a dahlicious theatrical feast with live music and songs and gloriumptious designs. A wondercrump treat for the whole family.020 8741 6850The Lyric Centre, King St, London W6 0QLlyric.co.uk Ends August 11Transport DetectivesLondon Transport MuseumStorytime: Listen to an intriguing story about a mysterious object that has turned up at the Lost Property Office. Nobody knows what it is or where it came from so London’s very best transport detective is brought in to help discover where the strange item came from and return it to its rightful owner.020 7379 6344Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BBltmuseum.co.uk Ends August 20The BorrowersPolka TheatreThe timeless classic bursts onto Polka’s Main Stage this summer with dazzling puppetry, original music, stunning design and plenty of suspense.020 8543 4888240 The Broadway, London, SW19 1SBpolkatheatre.com Ends August 27HatchPolka TheatreThis new work from the award-winning Polka Theatre is a wonderful sensory experience for children aged 2–5, with music by Brazilian percussionist and composer Adriano Adewale.020 8543 4888240 The Broadway, London, SW19 1SBpolkatheatre.com August 8 – 9Art and Archaeology in the AmphitheatreGuildhall Art GalleryFree Roman-inspired family activities in the majestic surrounds of Guildhall Yard and London’s Roman Amphitheatre where there is plenty to keep young centurions, budding Ciceros, Lara Crofts or Indiana Joneses entertained.020 7332 3700Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AEguildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk August 12 – 13Grand Medieval JoustDover CastleWitness the spectacular medieval art of jousting at the castle’s first ever tournament. Experience a spectacle of speed and skill as four of the most

masterful knights in the kingdom, mounted on their magnificent steeds, battle for good or evil.Castle Hill Rd, Dover CT16 1HUenglish-heritage.org.uk Augusts 14 – 18 Be Safe WeekLondon Transport MuseumWorkshops for families and a free stamper card trailKids can have fun, meet safety experts and learn how to be safe at home, in public and when using public transport at London Transport Museum’s ‘Be Safe Week’. Kids will learn directly from the Police, London Fire Brigade, RNLI Lifeboats, Transport for London’s School Liaison Officers and other agencies, and will collect a stamp from each team of experts they visit.020 7379 6344Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BBltmuseum.co.uk August 17Sauropods and Cycads – Dinner with DinosaursChelsea Physic GardenAn exciting family-workshop exploring how the evolution of plants shaped the world of dinosaurs. Through garden tours, demonstrations and challenges you’ll find out how these amazing animals survived for so long and what

their daily lives would have been like. The day will culminate in participants creating a take-home prehistoric garden.020 7352 564666 Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HSchelseaphysicgarden.co.uk August 19 – September 3Junk MusicLondon Transport MuseumIn collaboration with the Junk Orchestra, children and families can build musical instruments from around the world using everyday recycled household materials provided at the museum. The activity area will be set up into four rhythm stations each having a different instrument activity to reflect the sounds of the city and London's varied culture.020 7379 6344Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BBltmuseum.co.uk August 20Story Starters!British LibraryGot writer’s block? Illustrator Sion Ap Tomos is here to help you get those stories started. Inspired by the fascinating books on display in the Treasures Gallery, explore storytelling through illustration, conjuring new tales to share and entertain.0330 333 1144

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EVENTS EVENTSinto a child’s imagination…where anything is possible!020 8741 6850The Lyric Centre, King St, London W6 0QLlyric.co.uk September 16Little Red Robin HoodLyric HammersmithA merry mixup in the forest when we discover that Little Red Riding Hood is missing. Luckily Robin Hood agrees to go on a quest to take some cakes and flowers to Grandma. Will he stay on the path or will he discover the big bad wolf who looks a bit like the Sherriff of Nottingham? A funny, slapstick, glove puppet show with beautifully crafted puppets, clowning and gentle humour.020 8741 6850The Lyric Centre, King St, London W6 0QLlyric.co.uk

From January 7Cirque du Soleil – OVORoyal Albert HallCirque du Soleil returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall with OVO which comes to the UK for the first time for a five-week run from 7 January – 11th February 2018. Having thrilled more than 5 million people worldwide, OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work,

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Exhibitors will be offering a variety of tribal art from across the globe, from traditional sculpture to clothing and tattooing. This is the only tribal art fair of its kind in the UK.

Organiser Bryan Reeves has been running an art gallery, Tribal Gathering London in Notting Hill Gate, for twenty years. The idea of a Tribal Art Fair originated ten years ago and looked to providing opportunities for dealers from around the world to exhibit and sell their pieces in one place. London had no fair or show that encompassed global tribal art so it was a brave first step, and one that has proved to be increasingly popular.

Tribal Art London has grown significantly and now boasts 23 exhibitors from the UK, Europe, Africa and the USA. Indigenous tribal art and artefacts, no longer the preserve of museum curators and ethnographers, have emerged as an important element of today’s art market. Tribal Art London is now the UK’s most important focal point for collectors, and has stamped its mark on the international fair circuit by offering an exciting diversity of works for sale, as well as hosting lectures and talks on many subjects.

Objects on show have been made for traditional use and are authentic and carefully vetted; from masks and figures to textiles, garments and even

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adornments such as lip plates, earplugs, and necklaces. Tribal artefacts can make a striking complement to modern and contemporary artworks, and they appeal to fledgling and seasoned art buyers alike.

The talks and lectures on specialist subjects include the history and development of tribal tattoos. Live demonstrations of traditional polka tattooing will take place. Younger buyers, who have embraced body adornment and tattooing from different cultures and traditions, are also showing a growing interest in collecting tribal art objects.

This is a great opportunity for those who are curious to learn about tribal art to come and talk to the variety of exhibitors and attend lectures on the subject. Prices range from high to low, perfect for first time buyers as well as seasoned collectors.

The show is open to all from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th September at the Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1.

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eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. This follows Amaluna, which saw record-breaking success in London in 2015 and 2016.020 7589 8212Kensington Gore, Kensington, London, SW7 2APwww.cirquedusoleil.com MUSIC August 10,24, September 10, 24, October 8Irish Music SessionsThe HarrisonTraditional Irish music jam session. Open to musicians of all levels to join in. Sunday Roasts are served all day until they run out and we serve a full dinner menu from 6-9.30pm.020 7278 3966Kings Cross, London WC1H 8JFharrisonbar.co.uk August 26Natalie RushdieBrasserie ZedelMaking her Live at Zédel debut, Natalie Rushdie brings her inimitable talents to the stage for a celebration of some of her favourite Broadway & West-End musicals.020 7734 488820 Sherwood St, Soho, London W1F 7ED

brasseriezedel.com August 5, September 2, October 7Pete ‘Tiger’ SheppardGypsy guitar duoLe QuecumBarDon’t miss the mighty sound of Pete ‘Tiger’ Sheppard & Co, stonking Gypsy swing guitar.020 7787 222742-44 Battersea High St, Battersea, London SW11 3HXquecumbar.co.uk August 7 – 20A Spoonful of ShermanBrasserie ZedelFollowing two sold out runs the show returns for two weeks only; this magical evening of cabaret celebrates a century of Sherman song writing. Robert and Richard Sherman are the most successful songwriting partnership in the history of Hollywood, composing more movie musical songs and acclaimed film scores than any other writing team.020 7734 488820 Sherwood St, Soho, London W1F 7EDbrasseriezedel.com August 10Kate NashShepherd’s Bush EmpireAward-winning singer and activist, Kate Nash commemorates the ten-year

anniversary of her platinum-selling debut album, Made Of Bricks, by playing a run of shows this summer.020 8354 3300Shepherd's Bush Green, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 8TTacademymusicgroup.com August 24Mark Edwards’ The Cloggz606 ClubDescribing themselves as “fairground jazz folk troubadours”, The Cloggz weave a rich textured tapestry of modern jazz, Balkan folk, big band, classical, latin and the carnival music of the circus to create a mighty swirl of pan-European celebration.020 7352 595390 Lots Rd, Chelsea, London SW10 0QD606club.co.uk

September 11 – October 10La bohèmeRoyal Opera HouseAntonio Pappano conducts a superb young cast including Nicole Car, Michael Fabiano and Mariusz Kwiecień in Richard Jones’s new production of Puccini’s passionate opera.020 7240 1200Bow St, London WC2E 9DDroh.org.uk 28 September

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines PortsmouthHosted by John SuchetCadogan HallAn evening of wonderful entertainment provided by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth, conducted by Principal Director of Music Lieutenant Colonel Nick Grace RMOBE and hosted by Classic FM’s John Suchet. The concert is part of the charity’s annual fundraising season of concerts with the Royal Marines Band and this year celebrates the Centenary of Seafarers UK. It promises to be a wonderful event, in support of seafarers in need and their families.020 7730 45005 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQcadoganhall.com

TALKS & TOURS Ends August 11Backstage TourRoyal Opera HouseVisit the Backstage and Front of House areas of one of the world's leading theatres as it prepares to open its doors for the evening performance.020 7240 1200Bow St, London WC2E 9DDroh.org.uk August 5Women soldiers' tour

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online: www.KCWToday.co.ukEVENTSNational Army MuseumExplore 100 years of women in the army. In 1917 the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps was founded. This was the first time women could join the army outside of nursing roles. Since then there have been a number of developments for women in the army, culminating in last year's lifting of the ban on women in combat roles.020 7730 0717Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HTnam.ac.uk August 12YA Feminism Panel: A Faber Takeover FoylesAuthors Alwyn Hamilton and Laure Eve who will be discussing the role of feminism in Young Adult fiction.020 7434 1574107 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DTfoyles.co.uk August 12Walking Tour: Beyond the battlefieldNational Army MuseumWalking from Brompton Cemetary to the National Army Museum, discover stories of the soldiers linking our two organisations. Led by guides from Brompton Cemetary and the National Army Museum, this unique walking tour will uncover the personal stories behind cemetery monuments, linking them with the National Army Museum’s unique collections, and highlighting the historic relationship between Chelsea and the military. 020 7730 0717Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HTnam.ac.uk August 25Refugees from the Partition of IndiaNational Army MuseumAre refugees’ experiences valuable to the story of India’s road to independence? 2017 is the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India. A time of huge upheaval, leading to the mass migration of over 13 million people. Travelling for hundreds of miles across borders, leaving their homes and most of their belongings behind, refugees were split by religion and resettled in new countries. To mark the anniversary, we’re bringing together a panel of experts to discuss the impact that refugees have had on the story of the Partition of India.020 7730 0717Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HTnam.ac.uk September 6Iain Sinclair and Will Self in conversation FoylesIain and Will invite you to join in the conversation as they discuss their lives, their work and their new books.

020 7434 1574107 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DTfoyles.co.uk September 6An evening with Sir Michael ParkinsonBrasserie ZedelCelebrate the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights from the Parkinson archive, this is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey from a pit village in Yorkshire to the top of those famous stairs whilst reliving the best moments from a show that for many defined their Saturday night.020 7734 488820 Sherwood St, Soho, London W1F 7EDbrasseriezedel.com September 22EngineeringLateEngineeringLate, a night of exploration, extravagance and entertainment finding out how our complex capital works.One Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AAice.org.uk

THEATRE Ends August 12Committee...Donmar WarehouseWhat happens when something goes wrong? Who holds us accountable? On 15 October 2015, as part of an inquiry into ‘The collapse of Kids Company’, Camila Batmanghelidjh and Alan Yentob gave evidence to The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee. Hadley Fraser, Josie Rourke and composer Tom Deering have transformed that evidence session into a new musical.0844 871 762441 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LXdonmarwarehouse.com Ends August 26TouchSoho TheatreDee’s sexual escapades are messy and temporary; just like her shoe box London flat. New to the city and in a stop-gap job, Dee has the chance to reinvent herself. But how can you change your life when you don’t know what you want? Welcome to the secret life of a 33 year old woman. Following the international success of Fleabag and the Verity Bargate Award-winning play The One, Soho Theatre and DryWrite reunite with Touch, a shamelessly funny and brutally honest play about sex, connection and control. Starring Amy Morgan (Mr Selfridge, The Beaux’ Stratagem, Hay Fever, and Travesties), with the full cast to be announced this year.

020 7478 010021 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3NEsohotheatre.com August 2 – September 2Around the World in 80 DaysCadogan HallThe mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Join Fogg and his loyal valet, Passepartout, as they voyage from the misty alleys of Victorian London to the exotic subcontinent and the Wild West in a race against the clock.020 7730 45005 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X 9DQcadoganhall.com Ends August 5A Tale of Two CitiesRegent's Park Open Air Theatre“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair; we had everything before us, we had nothing before us.” Sound familiar? How much more do those in power think Europe’s poor can take? When will the people take to the streets of the cities and roar enough is enough?0844 826 4242Inner Circle, London NW1 4NUopenairtheatre.com August 10 – October 14King LearShakespeare’s GlobeKing Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DTshakespearesglobe.com August 11 – September 23Jesus Christ SuperstarRegent's Park Open Air TheatreFollowing its overwhelming sell-out success in 2016, Jesus Christ Superstar is back. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival - and Best Musical in the Evening Standard Awards - the production returns in an extended engagement (now playing until 23 Sept), giving audiences one final chance to see it in its original home.0844 826 4242Inner Cir, London NW1 4NUopenairtheatre.com August 19Just to Get MarriedFinborough TheatreApproaching her 30th birthday in early 20th Century England, the clever and poor Georgiana Vicary is waiting for the

handsome but shy Adam Lankester to propose to her. Her friends expect her to get married, her adoptive parents expect it and more importantly, she expects it of herself – but will her conscience allow it?0844 847 1652118 Finborough Rd, Kensington, London SW10 9EDfinboroughtheatre.co.uk August 29 – September 9Out in AfricaArcola TheatreIn November 2015, Islamist rebels kidnapped 15 Western tourists from a resort near Mombasa, Kenya. Reports about the Mombasa hostages, who disappeared without trace, were overshadowed by news of the Paris attacks at the same time.020 7503 164624 Ashwin St, Dalston, London E8 3DLarcolatheatre.com September 5 – 9Judith: A Parting from The BodyArcola TheatreThis firecracker adaptation reimagines the apocryphal legend of Judith – the daring widow who, on the night before battle, infiltrates the enemy camp with her Servant to seduce and kill the blood-crazed head of the invading army, Holofernes. Her land is at stake; but what of her heart and mind? In his radical reimagining of a legend, Barker lays bare the complex sacrifices of human beings at war.020 7503 164624 Ashwin St, Dalston, London E8 3DLarcolatheatre.com September 6 – October 7Thebes LandArcola TheatreIn this exhilarating multiple-reality drama, a playwright struggles to stage the incredible story of Martin Santos, a young man serving a life sentence for killing his father. As their interviews progress and opening night approaches, both of their worlds begin to unravel with shocking consequences. Will the truth be found, and can it be told?020 7503 164624 Ashwin St, Dalston, London E8 3DLarcolatheatre.com September 11 – 30Half BreedSoho UpstairsJazmin feels different. She doesn’t want to stay in the village. She doesn’t want to have a baby. She doesn’t want to laugh at racist jokes in the local pub. She’s got to get out. A partly autobiographical dark comedy about finding your voice. Written and performed by Alfred Fagon Award shortlisted writer Natasha Marshall.020 7478 010021 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3NEsohotheatre.com Compiled and Edited by Fahad Redha

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