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WHAT'S ON NEXT WEEK /FEBRUARY 6TH - 12TH SCROLL DOWN IF YOU PLEASE... |
| THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY |
MAT RICARDO'S LONDON VARIETIES DOORS 7PM // SHOW 8PM SHARP // CLOSE 1AM NO ENTRY AFTER MIDNIGHT £10 TICKETS FROM HERE
It is with an intoxicating cocktail of pleasure, excitement and sheer blinding terror that I am able to announce the details of the opening night of MAT RICARDO'S LONDON VARIETIES. The idea behind this project is to get the best performers from all of the places where you might see variety these days, and mix them together to create a series of unique, *** ONE NIGHT ONLY LINE UPS! *** In addition to this, every month we'll invite *** an old hand - a master of their craft *** or just someone I particularly love - to perform and then sit down with me for a live on stage interview about their life, career and influences. ****************************************** So, who's on the first show? *** BIG HOWARD AND LITTLE HOWARD *** Howard Read is a comic, writer, animator and actor, in that order. He is best known for being one half (and the other half), of Big Howard, Little Howard, the world's first human cartoon double-act. He is also an acclaimed stand-up comic, writer, author, illustrator and animator. *** MANDY MUDEN *** Mandy is one of the funniest magicians I have ever seen. Witty, silly and
incredibly clever, she's toured the world with her brilliant brand of
comedy and illusion. The only time you'll stop laughing is when your jaw
hits the floor. "Imagine a sexy Tommy Cooper, minus the fez" - Evening standard *** CRAIG THE INCREDIBLE HULA BOY *** ****************************************** INTERVIEW Every career has a start, and mine, like anyone of my age who does the kind of thing I do - started on the street. I learned most of what I do in my years as a professional street performer at London's Covent Garden, so what better way to kick off the season than by inviting some of the UK's best street performers to sit down and chat about the life, and art, of a street performer. I'll be chatting to: ROB BALLARD Rob worked for years in a street theatre double act with Eddie Izzard, and then went on to found Performance Theatre Company, where he used many of the core techniques of street performing to create several hit fringe theatre shows. He also throws knives. ANDRE VINCENT Andre was working as a
street performer when he was picked to be the clown in Circus Senso -
the UK's first large scale new circus, in the 80's, which is when a
teenage Mat Ricardo first saw him perform. Since then he's worked as an
acclaimed actor and presenter, and is currently one of the UK's most in
demand comedians. PADDY BRAMWELLS Paddy travelled the
globe and made the streets of Edinburgh his home, with just a tiny
briefcase, a sharp wit, and the smartest mouth you could wish for. He
taught me that if you have charisma and can talk, then you don't need
anything else to pull a crowd and make a living. Since retiring from
street performing went on to act, teach theatre and put that smart mouth
to good use as a stand-up comic. ****************************************** ALSO! I'll be talking about, and showing archive footage of one of my favourite old variety acts, and there's sure to be some very special surpirses...
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The whole thing will be recorded as a podcast which you'll be able to download free from iTunes and The British Comedy Guide. But if you want to get the full experience you're going to want to see it live!
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| FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY |
SHORE LEAVE 9PM-2AM // NO ENTRY AFTER MIDNIGHT PRICE £7 ADVANCE TICKETS HERE // £7 DOOR
That's right folks... the first Shore Leave outing of the year sets sail on the ship o' fools, for a special Valentines Day cruise! No falling into lifeboats or swimming ashore from here.... we all go down together, as the bands play on.... Irish-folk-geezers HUNGRY GRASS! DMITRI will serenade you lovesick sailor bouys and gals... LYDIA DARLING will set hearts aflame...
will be manning the decks and spinning Gypsy-Jazz-Punk, Singapore-Swing, Wartime-Weimar-Jazz, on duty at the legendary Shore Leave Photobooth
IN far-famed Shore Leave Tattoo Shack
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| SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY |
GRIND A GO-GO 9PM-2AM // £8 NO ENTRY AFTER MIDNIGHT A WILD LOVED UP 60s GO GO PARTY! The Harlem Shuffle & more! DANCEFLOOR PODIUMS! GIANT TV SCREEN THE ACTION MEN! GO GO GIRLS shakin it all night long! TRIXIE MALICIOUS & Miss Alternative World 2008 FANCY CHANCE on our
mirrored relvolving stage! 'BABYCHAM' in our smooth moves competition! to classics, R'n'R, Girl Groups, Tittyshakers, Dance Routine novelties, 60s Guitly pleasures & more!
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| SUNDAY 12TH FEBRUARY |
VALENTINE'S LOVE-A-FAYRE A MARKET WITH LIVE MUSIC, DJS AND BOOZE! MIDDAY 'TIL 6PM // £1 ENTRY
2 days to go to the big ‘V’ day…are you prepared? Does your beau need a helping hand? Not madkeen on red suspender sets? Stress no more – bring your date or a mate along to the Valentines Love-a-Fayre; a one stop shop for handmade and unique gifts. Alone? Treat yourself! You deserve it! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• With over 30 designer makers we’ve got something to tickle anyone’s fancy!
Here’s a few examples… Trunk Records’ very own Jonny Trunk will host Trunk's Trestle table; selling artwork, books, vinyl and many other sexy, noisy offerings… Paper Heart has heartfelt, handmade greetings cards, stationery and prints. Rose Thorne of Double R Club fame has Lynchian inspired knitted trinkets…delicious red velvet cupcakes and tickets for the RR club itself – perfect V day date material methinks Handmade liquers from Alchemist Dreams Don’t want be all by yourself? Grab a flat pet from Garudio Studiageto keep you company? Ophelia Bitz wants you to rummage in her box…of costumes, vintage finds and sparkly things. Got a burlesque superstar inside just itching to get out? Stick on some of Rae Jenkin's beautiful handmade nipple tassels. Shake it girls (and boys!) Spruce up your lovenest with Stark, Wingate and Brown’s prints and homewares Lost John'stakes care of hair grease, pomades and shaving aids. Cleo Ferin Mercury has illustrative printed collars and scarves for the ladies and handkerchiefs and totes pour les garcons. Rude cards and tableware from Painted Peepshow Handmade glamour and silliness for your hair from Now Voyager Toshi returns with her ‘DONKEY MONKEY VEGGIE SUSHI BAR’. She’ll be joined by MiniKev who'll be selling Japanese curios, cult films and collectibles. That’s just a few…expect loads more including vintage clothes, chocolates, cakes and undergarments galore… •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PLUS For the girls… Felicity from Now Voyager will be giving *** VINTAGE HAIR STYLING TUTORIALS *** Have your hair styled on the day (without back-combing!), learn how to achieve the styles at home, and be given tailored tips for your particular hair type/texture. Rock up on the day or email hello@now-voyager.co.uk to book an appointment.
And the boys… Get a haircut, head massage, beard trim or traditional shave in the ***GROOMING PARLOUR*** Email us for details info@workersplaytime.net •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PLUS What’s on the cards for your love life? Get your TAROT CARDS read and find out... if you dare! FROM MIDDAY... WORKERS PLAYTIME DJs AT 3PM THE POLKA DOT DOLLS will get toes tapping with a sweet vintage serenade... AT 4PM CREAM REVUE DJs AT 5PM... DJs ROXY AND RUBY’S R + R (SHOREDITCH RADIO) And surprises throughout the day
A FULLY STOCKED BAR serving tea, coffee, cakes, snacks, BOOZE and mulled wine!
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