Archive for October, 2006

Douglas Gordon: Self Portraits Of You + Me (Bond Girls) »

If you are looking for something different to do over the next few weeks, it might be worth checking out this bizzare and somewhat macabre exhibition.
Douglas Gordon has taken images of Bond girls, who starred in 007’s films over the last 40 years, and mutilated them in a sometimes gruesome manner.
The great thing about Gordon’s […]

Little Britain Live »

If you are visiting London, you may not have heard of the show Little Britain. But that shouldn’t stop you checking out their awesome show!
Their show is a reflection of the surreal and twisted TV show, and they play everyone’s favourite characters including Vicky Pollard, Bubbles and Daffyd Thomas.
Expect to see lots of camp […]

Anish Kapoor Exhibition »

Anish Kapoor is considered one of the most influential artists of his generation, and won the Turner Prize in 1991.
His exhibition at the Lisson Gallery in London includes seven sculptures, all large scale pieces that make a daunting presence when viewed. You will be drawn into the piece with its variations between […]

October gig-guide »

A fairly busy month for good live music in October! Here’s what is coming up:
Wednesday Oct 11: Hot Chip
Tuesday Oct 17: The Kooks
Sunday Oct 22: The New York Dolls
Monday & Tuesday Oct 23-24: Ray Davies
Wedneday Oct 25: Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly
Tuesday Oct 31: Byrd Roger McGuinn
For more information about any of the […]

Ideal Home Show, Earl’s Court »

This month sees the return of the Ideal Home Show to Earl’s Court. Whether you want to be inspired, do some shopping or just kill time, this Ideal Home Show is the place to do it.
The show is divided into a variety of areas, and you’ll need a fair amount of time to cover […]

Diwali on the Square 2006 »

Join thousands of people on Trafalgsr Square this Sunday to help celebrate Diwali.
The annual celebration starts at 4pm with prayers for peace, and is followed by a wide variety of music and dance performances. Comperes include presenters from Sunrise Radio and Bina Ministry for DIL.
It’s totally free to attend, and all are […]

Shaolin Monks Kung-Fu Masters Live »

The amazing demonstration of strength and skill that the Shaolin Monks give at this show is breathtaking. The show features 25 real, ordained, monks with extraordinary capabilities.
You’ll see them break iron bars with their heads, bend spears with thier naked throats, flip, fly and spin through the air, and splinter wooden staves with their […]

Tate Twisters! »

Fancy hurtling down a steel slide at 30mph, twisting and turning on the way? You do? Well head over to the Tate Modern, home of all things modern art.
The slides are the brainchild of German installation artist Carsten Holler, who (justifiably?) believes the slide to be an essential mode of human transport. […]