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Based on the bestselling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Timothée Chalamet is hotly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance as a young drug addict lost in the darkness, while Steve Carell is equally impressive as the father desperate to help his son find a way out.

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Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.

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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are brilliant as legendary movie icons Laurel and Hardy in Stan & Ollie, the charming and touching story of what would become the triumphant swansong of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act. Eager to reignite their film careers, they embark on a gruelling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With the support of their wives Lucille (Henderson) and Ida (Arianda) – a formidable double act in their own right – the duo reaffirm their love of performing, and for each other, as they secure their place in the hearts of the adoring public.

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A radiant Keira Knightley (Atonement, Anna Karenina) gives a career-best performance in this exhilarating, entertaining and timely film about the life of groundbreaking French novelist Colette, best known for Gigi. In Belle Époque France, Colette’s marriage to Henry ‘Willy’ Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West) thrusts her from a simple country life in Burgundy to the creative demi-monde of Paris. A notorious libertine, fourteen years older than his naive country-girl wife, Willy encourages Colette to write (at times locking her in a room until she produces more). Publishing the results under his own name, he basks in the glory bestowed upon the hugely popular ‘Claudine’ stories, actually penned by his wife. Theirs is a complex marriage, depicted with intelligence and subtlety, as are Colette’s relationships with women – including American-in-Paris Georgie Raoul-Duval (Eleanor Tomlinson) and cross-dressing noblewoman Mathilde de Morny, or Missy (Denise Gough), with whom Colette shared Paris’ first documented same-sex kiss on stage. The themes of ownership, power, publicity and creativity are brought deliciously to life by Keira Knightley and Dominic West in this sparky, thoroughly-modern period piece. Knightley plays Colette as a sharp, unflinching heroine, struggling against the strictures of the age but never succumbing to them.

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The latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer) is a delightfully witty and physical comedy. It’s the early 18th Century, England are fighting the French and Olivia Colman’s Queen Anne in poor health. Vying for the Queen’s affections are her devoted friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), and Lady Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone). Newly arrived at the palace and aware the Queen is charmed by her personality, the wily Abigial sees a chance to restore the social status that has been battered by her father’s ruinous wagers. What follows is a riotous game of one-up-womanship, directed with a fierce, pacy intelligence by Lanthimos and superbly complemented by Robbie Ryan’s cinematography, Sandy Powell’s costume designs and Fiona Crombie’s spectacular sets. At the centre of this wickedly amusing tale are the three powerhouse performances from Weisz, Stone and, especially, Colman, who won the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her uproarious portrayal of Queen Anne.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of MERU, comes FREE SOLO, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold,as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park ... without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.

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London-based band Awalé returns with a new sound, Senegalese soul. Biram Seck’s soaring voice evokes messages of love and peace, underpinned by heavenly poly-rhythm groove explorations. Intense and spiritual Sabar Senegalese percussion and Afro-Latin drums conversations, weaving intricate guitar patterns and horn lines with catchy bass riffs. Like a spinning kaleidoscope of sounds, each tune travels on a varied musical journey, from afrobeat to soul, deep Afro-jazz to Latin. Awalé is on a mission to experience happiness together in these fractured times. ‘A truly magical and uplifting cross-cultural collaboration, bringing together Afro-latin, funk and soul elements with a Senegalese twist. The wonderful voice of Biram Seck and Thibaut Remy’s compositions make for an unmissable combo. Must See!’ - Tim Garcia (Jazz FM/Musica Macondo) One of the Ritzy's favourit eLondon bands for SURE. They come with 100% recommendation stamp! With DJ Volta 45 with his sack full of pan African vinyl treats... this is definitely not a show to be missed... Doors 8.30pm Party till 1am Tickets: £6 adv, £7 OTD (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Ph. © Malick Sidibé

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Based on the bestselling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Timothée Chalamet is hotly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance as a young drug addict lost in the darkness, while Steve Carell is equally impressive as the father desperate to help his son find a way out.

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Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.

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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are brilliant as legendary movie icons Laurel and Hardy in Stan & Ollie, the charming and touching story of what would become the triumphant swansong of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act. Eager to reignite their film careers, they embark on a gruelling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With the support of their wives Lucille (Henderson) and Ida (Arianda) – a formidable double act in their own right – the duo reaffirm their love of performing, and for each other, as they secure their place in the hearts of the adoring public.

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A radiant Keira Knightley (Atonement, Anna Karenina) gives a career-best performance in this exhilarating, entertaining and timely film about the life of groundbreaking French novelist Colette, best known for Gigi. In Belle Époque France, Colette’s marriage to Henry ‘Willy’ Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West) thrusts her from a simple country life in Burgundy to the creative demi-monde of Paris. A notorious libertine, fourteen years older than his naive country-girl wife, Willy encourages Colette to write (at times locking her in a room until she produces more). Publishing the results under his own name, he basks in the glory bestowed upon the hugely popular ‘Claudine’ stories, actually penned by his wife. Theirs is a complex marriage, depicted with intelligence and subtlety, as are Colette’s relationships with women – including American-in-Paris Georgie Raoul-Duval (Eleanor Tomlinson) and cross-dressing noblewoman Mathilde de Morny, or Missy (Denise Gough), with whom Colette shared Paris’ first documented same-sex kiss on stage. The themes of ownership, power, publicity and creativity are brought deliciously to life by Keira Knightley and Dominic West in this sparky, thoroughly-modern period piece. Knightley plays Colette as a sharp, unflinching heroine, struggling against the strictures of the age but never succumbing to them.

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Join Sarah & Duck for more wide-eyed, quacky flappy, pre-school adventures!

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Nearly three decades after her first visit to London, the enigmatic Mary Poppins (Blunt) soars back into the capital to look after the Banks children in their time of need. The now grown-up Jane (Mortimer) and Michael Banks (Whishaw) are living in the same house on Cherry Tree Lane, along with Michael’s three children and their housekeeper Ellen (Walters). The family are in danger of losing their home, and Michael is struggling after a personal loss, but the practically perfect nanny returns just in time to rekindle the fun and wonder missing from their lives – with a little help from street lamplighter Jack (Miranda) and her eccentric cousin Topsy (Streep). Boasting wonderful songs, classic 2D animation and cameos from some familiar faces, this is a delightful reunion for all to enjoy, whether you grew up with the magic or are discovering it for the first time. Book now to be in with a chance of winning an exclusive Mary Poppins Returns inspired afternoon tea for two on Belmond British Pullman.

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The latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer) is a delightfully witty and physical comedy. It’s the early 18th Century, England are fighting the French and Olivia Colman’s Queen Anne in poor health. Vying for the Queen’s affections are her devoted friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), and Lady Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone). Newly arrived at the palace and aware the Queen is charmed by her personality, the wily Abigial sees a chance to restore the social status that has been battered by her father’s ruinous wagers. What follows is a riotous game of one-up-womanship, directed with a fierce, pacy intelligence by Lanthimos and superbly complemented by Robbie Ryan’s cinematography, Sandy Powell’s costume designs and Fiona Crombie’s spectacular sets. At the centre of this wickedly amusing tale are the three powerhouse performances from Weisz, Stone and, especially, Colman, who won the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her uproarious portrayal of Queen Anne.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of MERU, comes FREE SOLO, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold,as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park ... without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.

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An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, 'Smallfoot' turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn't exist—a human. News of this 'smallfoot' brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in a rollicking story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.

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Future Groove is a rare-groove, psychedelic jazz funk force to be reckoned with fronted by the international vocal talent that is Helen McDonald. Featuring the astoundingly fresh and compelling grooves of Paul Zimmerman on drums (Anthony Joseph and The Spasm Band / Yaaba Funk), the superbly dexterous Sue Lynch on tenor sax/flute, Lesley Booth (Freda Payne, Gloria Gaynor, Billy Eckstine and Rod Stewart) on bass and Yul Emirali on keys. They play rare groove and jazz funk classics that will contain audiences like a force field to the dance floor. Even more significantly, Future Groove is a chance to hear Helen's exciting music experiences captured in her brilliantly crafted originals performed by some of the UK’s top musicians. Plus special guest DJs 8pm - 11pm Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Vice explores the epic story about how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.

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Based on the bestselling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Timothée Chalamet is hotly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance as a young drug addict lost in the darkness, while Steve Carell is equally impressive as the father desperate to help his son find a way out.

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Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.

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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are brilliant as legendary movie icons Laurel and Hardy in Stan & Ollie, the charming and touching story of what would become the triumphant swansong of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act. Eager to reignite their film careers, they embark on a gruelling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With the support of their wives Lucille (Henderson) and Ida (Arianda) – a formidable double act in their own right – the duo reaffirm their love of performing, and for each other, as they secure their place in the hearts of the adoring public.

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A radiant Keira Knightley (Atonement, Anna Karenina) gives a career-best performance in this exhilarating, entertaining and timely film about the life of groundbreaking French novelist Colette, best known for Gigi. In Belle Époque France, Colette’s marriage to Henry ‘Willy’ Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West) thrusts her from a simple country life in Burgundy to the creative demi-monde of Paris. A notorious libertine, fourteen years older than his naive country-girl wife, Willy encourages Colette to write (at times locking her in a room until she produces more). Publishing the results under his own name, he basks in the glory bestowed upon the hugely popular ‘Claudine’ stories, actually penned by his wife. Theirs is a complex marriage, depicted with intelligence and subtlety, as are Colette’s relationships with women – including American-in-Paris Georgie Raoul-Duval (Eleanor Tomlinson) and cross-dressing noblewoman Mathilde de Morny, or Missy (Denise Gough), with whom Colette shared Paris’ first documented same-sex kiss on stage. The themes of ownership, power, publicity and creativity are brought deliciously to life by Keira Knightley and Dominic West in this sparky, thoroughly-modern period piece. Knightley plays Colette as a sharp, unflinching heroine, struggling against the strictures of the age but never succumbing to them.

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The latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer) is a delightfully witty and physical comedy. It’s the early 18th Century, England are fighting the French and Olivia Colman’s Queen Anne in poor health. Vying for the Queen’s affections are her devoted friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), and Lady Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone). Newly arrived at the palace and aware the Queen is charmed by her personality, the wily Abigial sees a chance to restore the social status that has been battered by her father’s ruinous wagers. What follows is a riotous game of one-up-womanship, directed with a fierce, pacy intelligence by Lanthimos and superbly complemented by Robbie Ryan’s cinematography, Sandy Powell’s costume designs and Fiona Crombie’s spectacular sets. At the centre of this wickedly amusing tale are the three powerhouse performances from Weisz, Stone and, especially, Colman, who won the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her uproarious portrayal of Queen Anne.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of MERU, comes FREE SOLO, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold,as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park ... without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.

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Spark London Storytelling Open Mic Theme: 'Interruption' Spark is Britain’s first true storytelling club. We encourage real people to tell true stories in front of a live audience. This month the theme for the stories is ‘Interruption’. Have you ever felt interrupted or been accused of interrupting? An interruption could be the best thing that happens, or the worst. Storytellers will be given 5 minutes, without interruption, to share their story. Many come to Spark just to listen to other people’s stories- listening to the stories is valued just as much. Storytellers sign up on the day and we take down names from 7.30pm and may give priority to people who haven’t spoken at Spark before. Doors 7.30pm Strories from 8pm Entry: £5 Visit: Spark London Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Adapted from James Baldwin’s powerful novel by Moonlight director Barry Jenkins, If Beale Street Could Talk is a lyrical celebration of love, both familial and romantic, told through the prism of a young African-American couple’s struggle for justice in 1970s Harlem. At the centre of the story is Tish, a newly engaged woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while carrying their first-born child to term. Jenkins’ elegant third feature sings with soulful performances from a largely unknown cast, and paints a wonderful portrait of New York against a backdrop of social change and injustice. It’s a dreamy, sometimes heartbreaking tale of love against impossible odds, and a timely reminder that compassion can be a force of nature.

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Tchaikovsky's most ambitious opera contains some of his greatest music and is a powerful study of destructive obsession. In Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of obsession and the supernatural, Gherman is caught between the woman he loves and a destructive fixation. The Queen of Spadesis based on a short story by Pushkin, and comes to the Royal Opera House in a new production that has already garnered five-star reviews in Amsterdam. The production is set in 1890, the year of the opera’s premiere. In his study, Tchaikovsky imagines the opera into life as his own story, its characters giving voice to his unfulfilled desires. Aleksandrs Antonenko and Eva-Maria Westbroek head the cast and Royal Opera Chorus, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera. This is an engrossing portrayal of a tortured creative artist and a gripping piece of gothic storytelling.

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Based on the bestselling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Timothée Chalamet is hotly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance as a young drug addict lost in the darkness, while Steve Carell is equally impressive as the father desperate to help his son find a way out.

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Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.

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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are brilliant as legendary movie icons Laurel and Hardy in Stan & Ollie, the charming and touching story of what would become the triumphant swansong of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act. Eager to reignite their film careers, they embark on a gruelling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With the support of their wives Lucille (Henderson) and Ida (Arianda) – a formidable double act in their own right – the duo reaffirm their love of performing, and for each other, as they secure their place in the hearts of the adoring public.

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A radiant Keira Knightley (Atonement, Anna Karenina) gives a career-best performance in this exhilarating, entertaining and timely film about the life of groundbreaking French novelist Colette, best known for Gigi. In Belle Époque France, Colette’s marriage to Henry ‘Willy’ Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West) thrusts her from a simple country life in Burgundy to the creative demi-monde of Paris. A notorious libertine, fourteen years older than his naive country-girl wife, Willy encourages Colette to write (at times locking her in a room until she produces more). Publishing the results under his own name, he basks in the glory bestowed upon the hugely popular ‘Claudine’ stories, actually penned by his wife. Theirs is a complex marriage, depicted with intelligence and subtlety, as are Colette’s relationships with women – including American-in-Paris Georgie Raoul-Duval (Eleanor Tomlinson) and cross-dressing noblewoman Mathilde de Morny, or Missy (Denise Gough), with whom Colette shared Paris’ first documented same-sex kiss on stage. The themes of ownership, power, publicity and creativity are brought deliciously to life by Keira Knightley and Dominic West in this sparky, thoroughly-modern period piece. Knightley plays Colette as a sharp, unflinching heroine, struggling against the strictures of the age but never succumbing to them.

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The latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer) is a delightfully witty and physical comedy. It’s the early 18th Century, England are fighting the French and Olivia Colman’s Queen Anne in poor health. Vying for the Queen’s affections are her devoted friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), and Lady Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone). Newly arrived at the palace and aware the Queen is charmed by her personality, the wily Abigial sees a chance to restore the social status that has been battered by her father’s ruinous wagers. What follows is a riotous game of one-up-womanship, directed with a fierce, pacy intelligence by Lanthimos and superbly complemented by Robbie Ryan’s cinematography, Sandy Powell’s costume designs and Fiona Crombie’s spectacular sets. At the centre of this wickedly amusing tale are the three powerhouse performances from Weisz, Stone and, especially, Colman, who won the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her uproarious portrayal of Queen Anne.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of MERU, comes FREE SOLO, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold,as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park ... without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.

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Wrapping paper is associated with birthdays, gifts to family, loved ones and colorful, happy memories. Marianna uses it as an unconventional support for her paintings, the forms blending and emerging from it. Everything is seemingly beautiful and serene, but behind eerie eyes and sensual lips, another truth unveils for those who know where to look. Half-formed figures glare at the viewer, sometimes appearing lost in their thoughts. Similar to mirror reflections, they stare back at you, unwrapping themselves. Marianna’s world is vibrant, but in her paintings, she uses the brightest colors to reveal the darkest secrets. Exhibition runs: 22nd Jan - 3rd Feb Launch: Tues 22nd January, 6.30pm - 11pm Free entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Based on the bestselling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Timothée Chalamet is hotly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance as a young drug addict lost in the darkness, while Steve Carell is equally impressive as the father desperate to help his son find a way out.

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Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.

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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are brilliant as legendary movie icons Laurel and Hardy in Stan & Ollie, the charming and touching story of what would become the triumphant swansong of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act. Eager to reignite their film careers, they embark on a gruelling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With the support of their wives Lucille (Henderson) and Ida (Arianda) – a formidable double act in their own right – the duo reaffirm their love of performing, and for each other, as they secure their place in the hearts of the adoring public.

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A radiant Keira Knightley (Atonement, Anna Karenina) gives a career-best performance in this exhilarating, entertaining and timely film about the life of groundbreaking French novelist Colette, best known for Gigi. In Belle Époque France, Colette’s marriage to Henry ‘Willy’ Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West) thrusts her from a simple country life in Burgundy to the creative demi-monde of Paris. A notorious libertine, fourteen years older than his naive country-girl wife, Willy encourages Colette to write (at times locking her in a room until she produces more). Publishing the results under his own name, he basks in the glory bestowed upon the hugely popular ‘Claudine’ stories, actually penned by his wife. Theirs is a complex marriage, depicted with intelligence and subtlety, as are Colette’s relationships with women – including American-in-Paris Georgie Raoul-Duval (Eleanor Tomlinson) and cross-dressing noblewoman Mathilde de Morny, or Missy (Denise Gough), with whom Colette shared Paris’ first documented same-sex kiss on stage. The themes of ownership, power, publicity and creativity are brought deliciously to life by Keira Knightley and Dominic West in this sparky, thoroughly-modern period piece. Knightley plays Colette as a sharp, unflinching heroine, struggling against the strictures of the age but never succumbing to them.

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Join us as we enter 2019 with our third instalment of the Live@ film series upstairs at the Ritzy. Once again capturing the black experience across the globe as expressed through live performance. The screening will be followed by a curated DJ line up extending the living room vibe. Dave Chappelle's iconic Block Party takes us on a journey through the Brooklyn Summer of 2004. We get to witness the unprecedented combination of comedy and music on location, as Chappelle invites legendary hiphop and neo-soul artists such Erykah Badu, The Roots, Mos Def and others to perform while intertwined between Chappelle’s monologues and sketches. Doors: 7.00pm Screening: 8.00pm End: 11.00pm £5 Tickets via DICE.FM Scene and Heard was formed in 2016 by design, music, film and culture heads based in South London. Our aim is to bridge the worlds of cinema and music allowing the viewer's imagination to linger on in the space and sounds evoked by carefully curated cult film. We promise dedicated playlists from some of London's most meticulous DJs, themed classics and Living Room Vibes.

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The latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer) is a delightfully witty and physical comedy. It’s the early 18th Century, England are fighting the French and Olivia Colman’s Queen Anne in poor health. Vying for the Queen’s affections are her devoted friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), and Lady Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone). Newly arrived at the palace and aware the Queen is charmed by her personality, the wily Abigial sees a chance to restore the social status that has been battered by her father’s ruinous wagers. What follows is a riotous game of one-up-womanship, directed with a fierce, pacy intelligence by Lanthimos and superbly complemented by Robbie Ryan’s cinematography, Sandy Powell’s costume designs and Fiona Crombie’s spectacular sets. At the centre of this wickedly amusing tale are the three powerhouse performances from Weisz, Stone and, especially, Colman, who won the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her uproarious portrayal of Queen Anne.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of MERU, comes FREE SOLO, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold,as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park ... without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.

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Based on the bestselling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Timothée Chalamet is hotly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance as a young drug addict lost in the darkness, while Steve Carell is equally impressive as the father desperate to help his son find a way out.

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Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.

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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are brilliant as legendary movie icons Laurel and Hardy in Stan & Ollie, the charming and touching story of what would become the triumphant swansong of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act. Eager to reignite their film careers, they embark on a gruelling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With the support of their wives Lucille (Henderson) and Ida (Arianda) – a formidable double act in their own right – the duo reaffirm their love of performing, and for each other, as they secure their place in the hearts of the adoring public.

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A radiant Keira Knightley (Atonement, Anna Karenina) gives a career-best performance in this exhilarating, entertaining and timely film about the life of groundbreaking French novelist Colette, best known for Gigi. In Belle Époque France, Colette’s marriage to Henry ‘Willy’ Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West) thrusts her from a simple country life in Burgundy to the creative demi-monde of Paris. A notorious libertine, fourteen years older than his naive country-girl wife, Willy encourages Colette to write (at times locking her in a room until she produces more). Publishing the results under his own name, he basks in the glory bestowed upon the hugely popular ‘Claudine’ stories, actually penned by his wife. Theirs is a complex marriage, depicted with intelligence and subtlety, as are Colette’s relationships with women – including American-in-Paris Georgie Raoul-Duval (Eleanor Tomlinson) and cross-dressing noblewoman Mathilde de Morny, or Missy (Denise Gough), with whom Colette shared Paris’ first documented same-sex kiss on stage. The themes of ownership, power, publicity and creativity are brought deliciously to life by Keira Knightley and Dominic West in this sparky, thoroughly-modern period piece. Knightley plays Colette as a sharp, unflinching heroine, struggling against the strictures of the age but never succumbing to them.

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Join Sarah & Duck for more wide-eyed, quacky flappy, pre-school adventures!

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The latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer) is a delightfully witty and physical comedy. It’s the early 18th Century, England are fighting the French and Olivia Colman’s Queen Anne in poor health. Vying for the Queen’s affections are her devoted friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), and Lady Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone). Newly arrived at the palace and aware the Queen is charmed by her personality, the wily Abigial sees a chance to restore the social status that has been battered by her father’s ruinous wagers. What follows is a riotous game of one-up-womanship, directed with a fierce, pacy intelligence by Lanthimos and superbly complemented by Robbie Ryan’s cinematography, Sandy Powell’s costume designs and Fiona Crombie’s spectacular sets. At the centre of this wickedly amusing tale are the three powerhouse performances from Weisz, Stone and, especially, Colman, who won the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her uproarious portrayal of Queen Anne.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, the directors of MERU, comes FREE SOLO, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold,as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock ... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park ... without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb set the ultimate standard: perfection or death. Succeeding in this challenge places his story in the annals of human achievement.

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GW Jazz & Present: ENDZ JAZZ / SOUL SOUTH Endz Jazz Soul South is back for the second edition, presenting the best young jazz and soul collectives in South London Endz at one of the top live event venues in the Endz. Presented by South London promoters GW Jazz and The Oracle, the event showcases the finest young musicians on Endz bring Jazz and Soul together on one stage in a night of explosive quality! Come check out the Jazz & Soul on Endz!! Line-up TBA. www.facebook.com/GWJazz 7.30pm - 11.30pm Tickets: £5 early bird £7 adv £8 OTD (Click the time icon top right to book tickets) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Swing Patrol’s monthly Blues dance night warms you up with a class, then follows with 5 hours of smokin’ social dancing with a live band plus the best Blues DJs in London. With music ranging from vintage female Blues to Delta, Chicago, Texas, Louisiana, Piedmont, British, Funky and modern Blues, this is ready and open to anyone. You can explore your dancing with these different styles in a relaxed and friendly environment. 8pm: Doors open 8.30-9.15pm: Taster blues dance class (no entry to class after 8.40pm) 9.15-2am: Uninterrupted party time with live music and DJs! Tickets: £10 adv / £12 door. Featuring: JAN - Blues at the Ritzy brings you a special night of blues history with Damon Stone, followed by live music from The Cinelli Brothers. 7.30pm doors - talk starts 8pm sharp. FEB - Joshua Fialkoff (Valentine’s Special!) MARCH - The Zuzu Kings Visit: Blues at the Ritzy on Facebook Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch in this animated adaptation of Dr Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. The Grinch is a cynical grump who plots to ruin Christmas after his neighbours in Whoville decide to make their festivities three times bigger than the year before. But his nefarious plan to pose as Santa and steal the holiday gets tangled up in the good-natured schemes of a cheery young girl and her friends. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, this is a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

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Yes, Camberwell Connection are back at the Ritzy, Brixton celebrating the New Year and Dubplate Pearl’s Big Birthday Bash, with lots of cake and Prosecco!!! As always the music policy is vintage vinyl reggae, soul and jazz played by DJ Longtime, Mr Swing Easy and Dubplate Pearl - so come and join us dance and swing for 2019 - see you there! 7.30pm - 1am Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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One of the most critically acclaimed films of the 1990s, Schindler’s List retells the true story of Oskar Schindler (superbly played by Liam Neeson), a German Catholic industrialist who sought his fortune in the aftermath of the German invasion of Poland by exploiting his membership of the Nazi Party and cheap Jewish labour. But as the horror of the events surrounding him became apparent, Schindler risked everything to protect and save the lives of more than 1,100 Jews by sheltering them in his factory. Spectacularly shot in monochrome, the images are stylish, elegant, profoundly moving and increasingly more disturbing. Arguably Spielberg’s most passionate film, Schindler’s List is also one of his most restrained, avoiding the sentimentality that featured strongly in his previous work. It’s one of the best war films ever made, and ranks among the greatest pictures of all time.

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Peg + Cat follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each 11 minute episode, Peg and Cat are challenged by A REALLY BIG PROBLEM and they must find a way out of this messy funny crisis without totally freaking out! That’s what life is like for Peg and Cat, the heroes of this animated math-based series for children ages 3-5 years old. Peg+Cat are joining the Toddler Time family this January, and we are delighted to have the following three episodes for their Toddler Time debut at Picturehouse: The Chicken Problem, The Farm. Peg and Cat have to get 100 chickens back in the coop before the farmer sees. The Pirate Problem, Pirate Island. Peg and Cat have to show a group of very hungry Pirates how to share tropical fruit fairly. The Dinosaur Problem, Prehistoric Valley. When Peg and Cat get lost riding dinosaurs through a prehistoric forest, they must use a diagram to find their way to safety before the Baby T-Rex catches up to them.

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Once upon a time there was a speedy Hare who would never stop talking about how fast he could run. Sick of being teased for his slowness, Tortoise challenged him to a race. No one thought he could win, but life is full of surprises! Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare races on to the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!

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MOE Presents aka "Music Over Everything Presents" is a live music platform for all rappers, grime MC's, singers and spoken word poets. Based Upstairs every last Monday of the month. Every edition we showcase a variety of upcoming talent from in and around London. September Line-up: J UNITY ~ MARCELLE ADRIANNA ~ PRXNCE LOSO ~ GRENAYD ~ CEIZE ~ LEXI TREBLE October Line-Up: AUGUST TWELFTH ~ CHER BLU ~ KAYI ~ LAURENA ~ XII ~ DYNAMICMP ~ ALANA MARIA Hosted by Jay Lobez & DJ NELLZ In association with Statemeant & Panache Media Doors 7.30pm £5 adv, £8 door Follow them on all the socials to keep up to date:
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A tale of heads of state falling from power, opportunists, powerbrokers and propagandists. Shakespeare’s Richard II is a monarch ordained by God to lead his people. But he is also a man and a weak one at that. His reckless policies include burdening his citizens with taxes, and confiscating the land and wealth of noblemen. His vanity threatens to divide the great houses of England and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years, while he paves the way for his own deposition by Henry Bolingbroke. This visceral new production, staged at the Almeida Theatre, London, stars Simon Russell Beale as Shakespeare’s narcissistic, arbitrary king. The play is subversively reimagined and directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins (Little Revolution, Absolute Hell). With designs by ULTZ.

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Do It All Night Presents: ‘A Glimpse Into A Bit’- An Hour by Philéo Huff Featuring Kazeem Jamal, Sotonye Ogan & Nathan Grant-Booker Comedian Philéo Huff writes and performs with a surreal approach, telling truthful stories that have made his audiences, stand up and applaud, re-think their moral position, laugh and amorously explode with excitement. With a confronting yet upbeat honesty, he unapologetically grapples with topics like sex & sexuality, politics & society, humanity's hypocrisies, death, suicide, drug use, depression, mental illness and more. This time around he is joined by some of London's brightest future stant up stars. Kazeem Jamal, Nathan Grant-Booker and Sotonye Ogan. "Funny is an understatement, his talent is Unreal!" - Kishan Sheth, Comedy On (UK) "Brilliant in every way! Dynamic personality and unpredictable punchlines." - FX Network (USA) Doors 7.30pm, Show start 8pm Tickets: £3 adv, £5 OTD (click on the time icon on the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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To follow the acclaim for An American in Paris, which won him the 1951 Oscar for best picture, songwriter-turned-producer Arthur Freed charged screenwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green with writing a musical based around some of his own most popular early songs. The result was a nostalgic tribute to the Hollywood of a bygone era starring Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood, the swashbuckling silent star at a film studio grappling with the coming of sound. From the iconic scene in which Lockwood, smitten with young actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), dances home during a downpour singing the title song, to the extended ballet sequence featuring Cyd Charisse in a parody of the gangster film, Singin’ in the Rain represents the musical genre at its most energetic and ambitious.

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Richard Eyre's beautiful production provides the perfect setting for Verdi's opera about a courtesan who sacrifices all for love. From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heartbreaking reconciliation that comes too late – Verdi’s La traviata is one of the most popular of all operas. Alfredo falls in love in with the courtesan Violetta in glamorous Paris society, but underneath the surface run darker undercurrents, leading to a tragic ending. The opera’s wealth of melodies includes the famous Brindisi and the exuberant ‘Sempre libera’ – both showing the lyricism of Italian opera at its most immediately appealing. Richard Eyre’s production for The Royal Opera brings out all the emotional colour, from the giddy discovery of love, through painful confrontation to the inevitable conclusion. Lavish period sets and costumes enhance the reality of a moving story based on true life.

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A live music night hosted by local musician, Rami Radi, presenting the best musicians, singers and poets South London has to offer! Based around carefully selected featured acts, the night is dedicated to local performers to showcasing their talent in a warm and friendly environment. Laid Bare is an independent label founded & operated by Rami Radi. It began life as just a live music night here Upstairs before leading to various residencies across London, and is now dedicated to providing a platform for the best of London's 'up & coming' talent, with a commitment to developing & nurturing all of their artists. 7.30pm - 11pm Free Entry Visit: laidbarelive.com www.facebook.com/laidbaremusic Visit: youtube.com/user/laidbarelive Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Peg + Cat follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each 11 minute episode, Peg and Cat are challenged by A REALLY BIG PROBLEM and they must find a way out of this messy funny crisis without totally freaking out! That’s what life is like for Peg and Cat, the heroes of this animated math-based series for children ages 3-5 years old. Peg+Cat are joining the Toddler Time family this January, and we are delighted to have the following three episodes for their Toddler Time debut at Picturehouse: The Chicken Problem, The Farm. Peg and Cat have to get 100 chickens back in the coop before the farmer sees. The Pirate Problem, Pirate Island. Peg and Cat have to show a group of very hungry Pirates how to share tropical fruit fairly. The Dinosaur Problem, Prehistoric Valley. When Peg and Cat get lost riding dinosaurs through a prehistoric forest, they must use a diagram to find their way to safety before the Baby T-Rex catches up to them.

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As with his annual end of year jam… local Brixton music man Tagara is inviting all the poets, musicians, bands, DJs and audiences that have graced our special stage before, or wish to jump on it for the first time. Come join us for a soirée of fun and world calibre music and vibes. Open decks, open stage, get involved. Soul, reggae, Afro, blues, hip hop'n'roll. 7.30pm - 11.30pm Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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From acclaimed director Nadine Labaki (CARAMEL, WHERE DO WE GO NOW?) comes a stunning and unforgettable new film. In a courtroom, a young boy named Zain (Zain Al Rafeea) stands before a judge. He asks to sue his own parents for giving him life. The circumstances that have brought him to this point take us on a journey through his poverty-stricken upbringing in Beirut where he lives with his family. Forced to live by his wits in order to survive, Zain’s life reaches a turning point when his parents make an unforgivable deal that will see his younger sister married off. Left distraught by this terrible act, Zain takes to the road. While looking for work at a fairground, he befriends a young woman who is working illegally as a cleaner and helps to look after her adorable one-year-old baby, Jonas. Zain and Jonas form a touching bond but things get much more complicated when circumstances force Zain to make choices that will have huge ramifications. CAPERNAUM is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit – a battle cry for the forgotten, the unwanted and the lost that offers hope in the most unexpected of places.

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One Nation is the best way to kick-start the weekend. A totally fun-filled night of music, games and karaoke, with a house party feel. One Nation are committed to providing an event in Brixton that stays true to the cultural heritage of the area, which is all reflected in the music, karaoke, games, fun and laughter at each event. This is not an event for the stush, or sheep that want to simply follow the run of the mill. This event is for people who know how, and want to have fun. GAMES Play Ya Hand Good (aka Play Your Cards Right) KARAOKE/LIP SYNC Choose your favourite song, get on the mic and go for gold. Note: Make sure you know the words, because they won't be displayed anywhere to help you. You should know the words to your favourite song right?! ENTERTAINMENT Brixton based sound, One Nation, represented by One Nation founder, DJ Croc (No Long Ting/Got Soul/Just Vibez) will be bringing the fun, games, and music to dance your feet off to. A veteren DJ, Croc is an all-rounder, so expect to hear music across multiple genres including exclusive remixes you won't here anywhere else. Each event features a special guest DJ or sound system, comedian or live artist, all playing on One Nation's own sound system. MUSIC GENRES Soul (Michael Jackson, Jill Scott, Roy Ayers, Ella Mai, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Stevie Wonder, Sade) Hip-Hop (A Tribe Called Quest, Ty, J Dilla, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Childen of Zeus, J.Cole) Reggae (Chronixx, Damian Marley, Dennis Brown, Busy Signal, Beres Hammond, Janet Kay, Beenie Man) Funk (James Brown, Kaytranada, Funkadelic) House (Joey Negro, Black Coffee, DJ Spinna) New Jack Swing/Swingbeat (Guy, Bell Biv Devo, SWV, New Edition) Soca (Machel Montana, Kerwin Du Bois, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons) Afro Beats (Wizkid, Bracket, Flavour, P Square, Fela) 80's Pop (David Bowie,Wham, Madonna, Phil Collins, Simply Red) and more. 7pm - 2am £5 adv, £6 OTD Dress: Stylish 1 Nation on Twitter, Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Love is a wild bird… Don’t miss this revival of Sir Richard Eyre’s dynamic production. Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine plays opera’s ultimate seductress, while Roberto Alagna returns to the role of Don José, the good-hearted soldier with whom she unleashes an uncontrollable passion. Don José breaks the law, goes to prison, deserts the army and loses everything to be with Carmen. But the capricious Carmen gypsy soon tires of him and takes up instead with the bullfighter Escamillo—bass (Alexander Vinogradov). She has ruined his life, but still, Don José adores her, with a fierceness that can only lead to catastrophe. Composer Bizet died just three months after Carmen’s disastrous premiere, never knowing that his creation would become one of the most popular operas of all time.

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Dir: Danny DeVito With: Mara Wilson, Pam Ferris, Danny DeVito The grouchy no-hoper Wormwoods are parents to a very sweet girl, Matilda, who also happens to be a genius. Ignored at home and left to her own devices, she soon digests the entire contents of the local library before being sent to Crunchem Hall, a nightmarish school headed by the sadistic Miss Trunchbull. It’s here that her abilities come to the fore, her brain power and telekinetic powers attracting the attention of sweet and warm-natured rose amongst thorns Miss Honey.

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We welcome the wondeful School Of Roars to the Toddler Time family this January! Going to school for the first time is one of the biggest things you'll do in your life. You're away from home, fitting in with routines and learning so many new things ... whilst also getting along with a class full of new friends. It's exciting, but a massive change! SCHOOL OF ROARS helps children prepare for school life by exploring a child's first year through the relationships and experiences of our mini monsters. Because they're monsters, our little heroes go to school at night, led by teacher Miss Grizzlesniff. The class learn lessons on how to be monsters, like counting the legs on spiders in maths, how to howl at the moon in music, or making delicious Blushberry Blob Cakes in cookery. Our monsters experience life-lessons through their adventures such as caring, sharing, friendship and fun, mirroring the social and emotional behaviour and group dynamics of our audience who are starting school. For our very first Toddler Time programme with School Of Roars, we are delighted to feature the following episodes: FROGGY Meepa meets a friendly froggy in the nature garden and decides to keep it as a pet. But she quickly learns that looking after a bouncy, croaky, hungry frog is not easy. DADDY’S LATE Wingston’s Daddy is running late and whilst all the other little monsters head home for slime shake and games with their Mummy’s and Daddy’s, a woeful Wingston helps Miss Grizzlesniff fill the goo pit… until he hears a sound coming from the dragon egg tank. Wingston’s friends won’t believe what they’ve missed. BESTEST FRIENDS Wufflebump and Yummble have always been best friends, but when Yummble helps Meepa draw her monster portrait in art class, the pair hit it off and start doing everything together. Wufflebump feels very left out, can Miss Grizzlesniff show him you don’t need just one best friend, you can have many! GET WELL SOON Miss Grizzlesniff has a bad case of the sniffles so Mr Marrow steps in to teach the class. He soon discovers how tricky teaching lots of different subjects can be and gets in an almighty muddle. With each lesson turning into a disaster, can he find his own special way to help the little monsters learn? MONSTER BOOK DAY It’s Monster Book Day and the monsters have dressed up as their favourite storybook characters. But Icklewoo is sad. She doesn’t like her silly, frilly Cinderella dress. Can Wufflebump come to her rescue and turn her into the stinkiest Cinderella in storyland?

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PRINCIPAL ROOTS UK w. Stamina Li, Jedi Roots, Aretha Marie-Jah, & Powers Band PRINCIPAL ROOTS UK, lyrics master & microphone powerhouse, touches down at Catch A Fire once more after a frenetic 2018 cutting dubplates, touring Europe, performing ceaselessly all over London & the UK, and now signing up with record label Universal Pressure for 2019. JEDI ROOTS, London club scene favourite, & co-host of monthly Reggae Splash at Vauxhall's Fire & Lightbox, rides a rhythm with the energy and lyrical dexterity of dancehall greats like Cutty Ranks and Ninja Man. If you missed him at Catch A Fire last year, don’t miss him again. Backed by South London's finest, The Powers Band. STAMINA LI is both vocal artist and, as Sta’Sax, accomplished player of saxophone and flute. His horns-led instrumentals, such as Satta Steppa and Skank To Azania, are played internationally by major sound systems such as Aba Shanti-I and Jah Shaka. ARETHA MARIE-JAH will join Stamina in vocal duet alongside her own solo performance. Special guests on the night! DJ Zinc Fence on the decks. Twitter: @catchafirebrix 8pm - Midnight. FREE ENTRY. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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A Private War tells the extraordinary and incredibly moving story of one of the most celebrated war correspondents of all time, Marie Colvin. In a world where journalism is under attack, Colvin (played by an outstanding Rosamund Pike) is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while testing the limits between bravery and bravado. Her mission to show the true cost of war leads her – along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) – to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.

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A monthly night of 5 acoustic acts. There is no specific genre to the music they host but it is generally original, honest, thought-provoking and always good. The acts are handpicked and curated by compere and performer Steve Folk. Every effort goes into ensuring that the audience is a listening one so you can really appreciate the sincerity of the music. 8pm - 11pm. Free Entry. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Nicole’s paintings are influenced by her everyday life, observations and travels. They are personal, humourous and sometimes mysterious. They take an abstract and figurative form, infusing her work with self reflexivity, modern sensibility and culture. Her body of work encompasses figurative drawings, painting, fabric, and anything else she finds visually appealing. Nicole’s use of vibrant colours give her work a playful aesthetic, emphasizing the fun to be had in creating; her process of documenting the world around her inspires new color schemes and shapes, which she incorporates into her art. The work is a proclamation that art is everywhere: in fashion, rides on the tubes, trips to the supermarket or even in amusement parks like Winter Wonderland. Following the launch on Tuesday 5th of February, Nicole’s paintings can be seen Upstairs at the Ritzy until 19th of February.

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This screening will be followed by an exclusive Satellite Q&A with director/actor Kenneth Branagh and writer Ben Elton. Not content to stop at his legendary Shakespeare roles and acclaimed productions of the bard’s plays, Kenneth Branagh now directs a film about the playwright’s last years, in which he stars as the man himself. The year is 1613. Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. Disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground, and a devastated Shakespeare returns to Stratford to face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationships with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as husband and father. His very personal search for the truth uncovers secrets and lies within a family at war. Featuring turns from British acting legends Judi Dench and Ian McKellen, All Is True is a beguiling mix of fact and fiction about England’s greatest poet. Contains infrequent strong language, moderate sex references.

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Prepare to be enlightened, quizzed and made to laugh. Featuring some of the best young comedic talents from in and around London. Now the first Wednesday of every month! Presented by W.A.R. Entertainment. Doors 7.30, show 8pm Tickets: ££5 Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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We welcome the wondeful School Of Roars to the Toddler Time family this January! Going to school for the first time is one of the biggest things you'll do in your life. You're away from home, fitting in with routines and learning so many new things ... whilst also getting along with a class full of new friends. It's exciting, but a massive change! SCHOOL OF ROARS helps children prepare for school life by exploring a child's first year through the relationships and experiences of our mini monsters. Because they're monsters, our little heroes go to school at night, led by teacher Miss Grizzlesniff. The class learn lessons on how to be monsters, like counting the legs on spiders in maths, how to howl at the moon in music, or making delicious Blushberry Blob Cakes in cookery. Our monsters experience life-lessons through their adventures such as caring, sharing, friendship and fun, mirroring the social and emotional behaviour and group dynamics of our audience who are starting school. For our very first Toddler Time programme with School Of Roars, we are delighted to feature the following episodes: FROGGY Meepa meets a friendly froggy in the nature garden and decides to keep it as a pet. But she quickly learns that looking after a bouncy, croaky, hungry frog is not easy. DADDY’S LATE Wingston’s Daddy is running late and whilst all the other little monsters head home for slime shake and games with their Mummy’s and Daddy’s, a woeful Wingston helps Miss Grizzlesniff fill the goo pit… until he hears a sound coming from the dragon egg tank. Wingston’s friends won’t believe what they’ve missed. BESTEST FRIENDS Wufflebump and Yummble have always been best friends, but when Yummble helps Meepa draw her monster portrait in art class, the pair hit it off and start doing everything together. Wufflebump feels very left out, can Miss Grizzlesniff show him you don’t need just one best friend, you can have many! GET WELL SOON Miss Grizzlesniff has a bad case of the sniffles so Mr Marrow steps in to teach the class. He soon discovers how tricky teaching lots of different subjects can be and gets in an almighty muddle. With each lesson turning into a disaster, can he find his own special way to help the little monsters learn? MONSTER BOOK DAY It’s Monster Book Day and the monsters have dressed up as their favourite storybook characters. But Icklewoo is sad. She doesn’t like her silly, frilly Cinderella dress. Can Wufflebump come to her rescue and turn her into the stinkiest Cinderella in storyland?

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Lost World LIVE Thursdays continues Upstairs @ The Ritzy! With headline sets from B.E.R.D.C, Idris Miles, K Soul, Ceize, Minx, Danny Platinum, Aak.ou, & Long Live Maiyy. Lost World LIVE is an exciting, urban music based variety show. With a mix of hand picked headline acts, a game show, a live cypher, and an open mic segment, open to singers, rappers, spoken word artists & comedians, Doors open at 7.30pm with open mic slots being given out on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Contact: lostworldlondon@gmail.com Instagram: @lostworldlondon 7.30pm-11.30pm £5 advance, £6 before 8.30pm, £8 thereafter.

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Heart & Soul, a collective dedicated to offering a place for talented soul singers and musicians to perform monthly at four different venues across London. Coming tot he Ritzy for the first time this February, they bring you the sweetest grooves and scintillating harmonies of their hugely talented singers, supported by an incredible house band Heart & Soul's sold out Launch event in Mayfair saw five incredible singers bring tunes like If I Aint Got You, I Say A Little Prayer and Let’s Stay Together to the stage, alongside their own original songs. With an even bigger line up, February's instalment is set to heat up even more. With live performances from: GUILIA PENZA WALLIS MCDOWALL KOJO Supported by our 6-piece house band JazzFlavourz 7.30 - Midnight Early bird: £5 Standard: £10 Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Probably the best event in Brixton, or even London at the moment... the youth are killing it up here! 11-17 year olds all welcome to get up on stage, practise performing, test mic techniques, or maybe just try a real venue out for the first time! Dancers, comedians, poets, singers, musicians and actors all welcome to join our friendly, welcoming and non-competitive environment. We now have full backline at the venue, which means we have a drumkit (not including cymbals or a snare drum), bass amp and guitar amp... so if you're an instrumentalist, or a full band - come down and make some good noise! If you are coming with a band, or would like to play our drumkit, it would be really helpful if you could give us a heads up in advance if possible. You could just message us on Facebook. Easy! *This is a family & community event. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and even if they’re old enough to be alone – the more the merrier! Event runs: 1pm - 3pm (Sign-up at 1pm please!) Free entry to all

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Whether “Love Jones” was your thing, or you preferred the “will-they-won’t-they” of “Love and Basketball”, we’re going to test your movie knowledge again as We Are Parable return with a special Valentine’s edition of their film quiz! Questions will be based on four romantic classics, “Love Jones”, “Love and Basketball”, “The Best Man” and “Boomerang”, so if you love these films like we do, you’ll be ready to prove it in order to win some amazing prizes! Join us on the 9th February as we celebrate the Black romantic comedy in all its glory! 7pm - 10pm £7 early bird £10 from 29 Jan (Click on time icon at the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen Voices: Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc. USA 1940. 88 mins. A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy.

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Jazz re:freshedfilm club presents: Ornette: Made in America + The Cry of Jazz and Shorts from Renata Cherlise. Ornette: Made in America 1985, Shirley Clarke A look at one of the most influential and iconic figures in modern music and one of the pioneers of the Free Jazz movement that tore up the music rulebook. Through a combination of real footage, dramatic scenes and interviews with great names from inside and outside of Jazz, Shirley Clarke’s film follows Ornette Coleman’s story from its beginnings in the segregated deep South, to his emergence as a musical giant. The Cry of Jazz 1959, Edward Bland Music and socio-politics amalgamate in ‘The Cry of Jazz’. Taking place as a series of discussions between various jazz enthusiasts, The Cry of Jazz explores the connection between culture, socio-politics and Jazz, and has been credited with foreshadowing the urban riots of the 60’s and 70’s. It is also regarded as one of the first African-American independent films and has since been preserved by the Library of National Congress. PLUS... Renata Cherlise explores the interdependencies between Jazz and African-American struggle in a contemporary setting, through a series of shorts highlighting both the visceral and literal connections. Black Like Her' | Featuring Constance Strickland | Produced by Constance Strickland and Renata Cherlise. 'Dear Nina' | Featuring Constance Strickland | By Renata Cherlise | Written by Renata Cherlise, Constance Strickland, and onceuponapoet. 'Black Superman' | By Renata Cherlise | Edited by Russell Hamilton. 'Atlanta: Darker Than Blue' | By Renata Cherlise | Edited by Russell Hamilton. Sunday 10 Feb Doors 1.00, film 1.30 sharp. Tickets: £8 (Click on time icon top right to book) ABOUT JAZZ RE:FRESHED Jazz re:freshed aims to broaden the traditional definition of jazz and make jazz music more accessible to a wider audience breaking down cultural barriers and introducing new and young audiences to the spectrum of Jazz and Jazz influenced music.. The Jazz re:freshed Film Club extends and translates this objective into showcasing a variety of music and culture-related features and documentaries, celebrating and spotlighting important cultural movements, moments and musicians. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Voted the nation's favourite bedtime story, the magical tale of a plucky mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut is brought to enchanting life in an all-star adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffle's bestselling book. This beautifully animated, BAFTA-nominated treat features the vocal talents of Robbie Coltrane as The Gruffalo, Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator, Rob Brydon as the Snake and James Corden as the Mouse. Join us to take a walk in a deep, dark wood…

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Pure Vinyl is a welcoming and friendly independent vinyl record shop just off Brixton high street, and a good friend of ours. Whilst it stocks a wide range of great vinyl from rare finds to the latest releases, founder Claudia has made it more like a place for the community, a hub for people to gather together and celebrate the music that inspires and moves them. And now, kicking off 2019, we are blessed to have them take over Upstairs at the Ritzy - bringing in their family of Pure Vinyl DJs and special guests to play jazz, latin and fusion with a slice of funk and soul too. With a live band the shop are excited to introduce from London’s vibrant young jazz scene. Watch this space! 7pm - 11.30pm Free entry. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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This charming adaptation of Truman Capote's novel, set in an idealised early-1960s New York, was nominated for several Oscars.

Audrey Hepburn stars as Manhattan good-time girl Holly Golightly, who spends her time at exclusive parties and on high-class dates. The carefree Holly – who remains uncommitted and aloof towards the wealthy men who shower her with gifts – strikes up a fragile relationship with her neighbour, the aspiring writer Paul Varjak (Peppard). He is suffering from writers’ block while being kept by a wealthy woman (Patricia Neal).

But just as Holly and Paul’s romance begins to grow, Doc (Buddy Ebsen) appears on the scene and complicates matters, revealing the truth about Holly's past.

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Come and play board games with us! Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo and many, many more. You may not have heard of these games, but we would love to show them to you. Good times guaranteed. Board Games and Beyond is on the second Monday of every month, in the Upstairs bar, from 6:30 till 11pm. Come along and discover great new board games, card games, party games and more - for free. Hosted by famous screenwriter and board games evangelist Charlie Fish. 6.30pm - 11pm. Free Entry. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18s only.

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Hail a Taxi Driver and get Up to the Godfather of all quizzes. Bringing you (Inter)stellar questions from the world of film, it’s been hailed as London’s Best In Show since its Inception. Everyone is welcome: whether you have A Beautiful Mind or you’re totally Clueless. There's no limit on team size, so it doesn’t matter if you're an Odd Couple or there's Se7en of you. Room isn’t Limitless so avoid the Spectre of being a Mad Max and buy your tickets in advance, and if you don’t want to be Without A Clue, follow The Nice Guys on Twitter @film_quiz or sign up at www.film-quiz.com for clues and a free answer every month. Arrival: 18:30 | Quiz Show: 19:30 | The End of The Affair: 22:00 Tickets: £7pp. www.film-quiz.com Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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On Wednesday 13 February, Dub Me Always is pleased to present a pre-Valentines special, with guest selectors Sisters of Reggae playing original reggae vinyl alongside host DJ David Katz. Claiming to be the UK’s first all-female collective playing 100% vinyl, Sisters of Reggae was founded by Resonance FM deejay Lucky Cat Zoe in 2016 with fellow selectors Sweetie, Ms Feelgood, Naoko the Rock and Outerglobe’s Debbie Golt. These 5 record collectors spin ska, roots reggae, dub and early dancehall and have supported U Roy, Max Romeo, Bitty McLean, Christopher Ellis, Channel One, Aba Shanti and David Rodigan, among others. Joined tonight by MC Mad-X at the microphone, the Sisters will be playing a wide range of sweet Jamaican oldies. 8.00 - Midnight. Free entry. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Rest up after the December madness with L.A.B. at Records n Chill. A night of soulful sounds and chilled vibes. Come and chill before the weekend kicks off, have a drink, play some games or dance to Classic Neo Soul, RnB, Reggae, Rare Grooves, Funk and Slow Jams + an open deck segment for you to bring along your records and share some of your favourite smooth tracks us. DJ BusyFingers and friends providing the vibes 7.30pm - 11.30pm Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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This timeless, Oscar®* winning classic is a phenomenally popular coming-of-age tale beloved by generations. Teenager Baby (Jennifer Grey), goes with her family on vacation to Kellerman’s holiday resort in the Catskill Mountains. Things are pretty tame until she meets Johnny (Patrick Swayze), a dance teacher at the resort who mesmerises Baby with his dance moves, his passion and his misunderstood ‘bad boy’ image. During the summer of 1963, Johnny teaches Baby how to dance. And, more importantly, how to love.

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Voted the nation's favourite bedtime story, the magical tale of a plucky mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut is brought to enchanting life in an all-star adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffle's bestselling book. This beautifully animated, BAFTA-nominated treat features the vocal talents of Robbie Coltrane as The Gruffalo, Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator, Rob Brydon as the Snake and James Corden as the Mouse. Join us to take a walk in a deep, dark wood…

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Swing Patrol’s monthly Blues dance night warms you up with a class, then follows with 5 hours of smokin’ social dancing with a live band plus the best Blues DJs in London. With music ranging from vintage female Blues to Delta, Chicago, Texas, Louisiana, Piedmont, British, Funky and modern Blues, this is ready and open to anyone. You can explore your dancing with these different styles in a relaxed and friendly environment. 8pm: Doors open 8.30-9.15pm: Taster blues dance class (no entry to class after 8.40pm) 9.15-2am: Uninterrupted party time with live music and DJs! Tickets: £10 adv / £12 door. Featuring: JAN - Blues at the Ritzy brings you a special night of blues history with Damon Stone, followed by live music from The Cinelli Brothers. 7.30pm doors - talk starts 8pm sharp. FEB - Joshua Fialkoff (Valentine’s Special!) MARCH - The Zuzu Kings Visit: Blues at the Ritzy on Facebook Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Brooklyn teen Miles Morales thinks there’s only one Spider-Man. But when a nefarious kingpin opens a portal into a parallel dimension, Miles discovers his world is just a small slice of the Spider-Verse, and he’s just one of many who can wear the mask. Developed by The Lego Movie masterminds Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who wanted the film to feel like ‘walking inside a comic book’, Into The Spider-Verse is the freshest Spider-Man story yet, and delivers a dynamic blend of humour, action and gorgeous, groundbreaking animation.

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Beautiful Trauma presents Let’s Shatter the Taboo, an event taking place at The Ritzy cinema in Brixton, south west London, on Saturday 16 February 2019 to raise awareness about suicide and the importance of mental health. This grassroots movement will focus on groups within the community who are not often targeted across wellness initiatives - including the working class, the BAME community, migrants and men - who are three times more likely than women to die by suicide in the UK. In 2017 there were 6,213 suicides in the UK and Republic of Ireland - and yet it is still rarely discussed openly and honestly. Let’s Shatter the Taboo has been organised to help address this and encourage healthy conversations among young people about mental health. DJ Milktray, award-winning motivational speaker and radio personality at ontopfm.net, will host the event and introduce a series of panellists. Speakers include Don't Suffer in Silence founder Marcus Tisson and HuffPost UK journalist Nadine White, who will share their mental health experiences and provide a forum for those in attendance to ask questions. Whilst the event has a serious message at its core, organisers want everyone to also have fun and be entertained by the spoken word, live music and refreshments in store. Beautiful Trauma is an organisation founded by Marisa Mae who recently lost a friend to suicide. The aim is to hold frequent events that work towards shattering the taboo surrounding mental health in local communities. Following on from this will be a number of projects, devised to help tackle this problem through community groups, schools and colleges Everyone is welcome and all will be given an opportunity to network in an inviting and non-threatening space. Come and join us and let’s shatter the taboo! For media enquiries and more information, please email Marisa Mae at: beautiful-trauma@mail.com Instagram: Beautifultrauma_x Twitter: B3autifultrauma Facebook: Beautiful Trauma More info from theMental Health Foundation HERE.

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JUJU presents the finest selection of true roots music from the heart of Africa, blending raw traditional music with genre-crossing fusion performances. Based in London, Kasaï Masaï bring the traditional sound of remote equatorial African villages to the UK, adding a unique and contemporary twist on the way. Kasai is a region of Congo that is named after a river in the heart of the rainforest where many tribes maintain their traditional lifestyles. The Masai are a dignified tribe whose lives still centre around a nomadic existence. "Kasai Masai successfully marry a respect for vintage grooves with an overwhelming urge to move the dance floor this is the sound of the old and new, of the countryside and the city, from deep in the heart of Africa..." - Nige Tassell, Womad Festival. With DJ Volta 45 on the decks, with the finest African vinyl collection you could possibly find this distance from the continent itself. Get ready to DANCE! Doors/DJs 8.30, band 9pm, DJS till 1am Tickets: £6 adv, £7 door Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Brooklyn teen Miles Morales thinks there’s only one Spider-Man. But when a nefarious kingpin opens a portal into a parallel dimension, Miles discovers his world is just a small slice of the Spider-Verse, and he’s just one of many who can wear the mask. Developed by The Lego Movie masterminds Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who wanted the film to feel like ‘walking inside a comic book’, Into The Spider-Verse is the freshest Spider-Man story yet, and delivers a dynamic blend of humour, action and gorgeous, groundbreaking animation.

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Princes Amongst Men is honoured to welcome The Balkanoes back to Brixton! The Balkanoes fuse Eastern European and Jewish music with a joyous energy to guarantee a Balkan bash of mammoth proportions. Moving seamlessly from traditional klezmer to Gypsy grooves, this ferociously fine 9-piece band mix up a goulash of Balkan brass and fiddle so to create a hot, soulful party music that always gets audiences dancing with joy. They recently released their first EP, available at www.thebalkanoes.bandcamp.com and tonight’s concert will be an EP launch party - come along and take some Balkanoes home with you! DJ Garth Cartwright playing music from Europe’s ragged borders. 7:30 - 11pm. Free Entry. All welcome. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Relax and enjoy your Sunday afternoon with Blue Note, Bebop and hard-swinging Jazz provided by some of South London's best young and old musicians. Hosted by Christian Miller with different special guests, and musician's jam session.

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Spark London Storytelling Open Mic
Theme: 'Romance' Romance; Definition: A word a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. Romance has come to mean many more things than this simple definition, and has myriad expectations and association in our society. What is your relationship with Romance? Sweet, sour or indifferent, we wish to hear it, through your true stories told live from the Upstairs Brixton stage. The rules are simple, your story must be true, about you, and under 5 minutes long. Doors 7.30pm Stories from 8pm Tickets: £5 Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Love and friendship triumph in Carlos Acosta's vibrant production of this dazzling ballet. Cervantes’s story of the bumbling knight Don Quixote has inspired countless artistic interpretations. Marius Petipa choreographed this sparkling ballet about the encounters of the man from La Mancha and his faithful squire Sancho Panza. At its heart are virtuoso roles for the lovers Basilio and Kitri. Carlos Acosta chose this joyful classic for his first production for The Royal Ballet. His vibrant staging brings together the whole Company in such roles as exuberant villagers, passionate gypsies and even fantasy flowers. The story follows Don Quixote’s picaresque journey to do deeds in honour of his imaginary noble lady, Dulcinea. Sunny, charming, funny and touching – Don Quixote is a ballet as full of uplifting emotion as it is of astonishing ballet technique. Approximate running time: 2 hours 45 minutes, inclding one interval.

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A varied and welcoming open mic night Upstairs at the Ritzy, hosted by local singer/ songwriter and artist Gabby Colledge. She will be welcoming all acts ranging from musicians, comedians and spoken word artists to the Ritzy stage. Expect good vibes and lots of local talent! 7pm - 11pm Free entry! Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Once upon a time there was a speedy Hare who would never stop talking about how fast he could run. Sick of being teased for his slowness, Tortoise challenged him to a race. No one thought he could win, but life is full of surprises! Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare races on to the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!

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A new Future Jazz outfit comprising of some of London’s finest musicians- collectively having been involved with acts of recent success such as Yussef Kamaal, Nubian Twist, Jordan Rakei and Rosie Lowe to name a few. Taking the time out to work on their own originals project, Upstairs at the Ritzy brings you “Golden Mean”. Expect a mixture of material from slow haunting melodies to uptempo trippy grooves. Featuring: Tom Driessler- bass Luke Wynter- guitar George Bird- drums Lyle Barton- keys 8pm - 11.30pm Entry: £5 Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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TwoSpeak’s sound is a volatile amalgamation of rhythmic intricacy and powerful melody. Their upcoming release ‘Twoism’, supported by Arts Council England, promises to deliver ‘upbeat tunes and infectious energy’ (LondonJazzNews) with influences from electronic, world and jazz music. Band members: Ronan Perrett- Saxophone/composition Ben Lee- Guitar Joseph Costi- Keyboards/synths Ben Brown- Drums Doors 7pm £8 Advance / £10 OTD Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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VP Records welcomes UNESCO’s recent declaration of ‘reggae music being a global cultural treasure’, the launch of Reggae Month U.K. (February) and step up to celebrate the label's 40th anniversary, with a ‘Brixton Birthday Bash’, special guests and giveaways! In partnership with the Jamaican Reggae Industry Association. More details TBA (watch this space!). 8pm - 2am Tickets £5 adv, £7 OTD Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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The Few is a London-based choir with a difference – thirteen big voices who recreate, in jaw-dropping five-part harmony, tunes by everyone from Joni to Britney and Massive Attack to Imagine Dragons. More at home in a nightclub than a church, they’ve wowed the crowds at everywhere from an Oxford Street bar and a Brick Lane art gallery to Trafalgar Square and the Southbank Centre. https://www.facebook.com/thefewproject/ 8pm - Midnight Tickets: £5 (click on the time icon on the top right of this page to book) Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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A hard-working shoemaker struggles to support his family. But when he sees a poor lady in need of help, he gives her his final pair of shoes. The next morning he awakes to find that his last piece of leather has been transformed into the most magnificent pair of magical shoes. But who has mysteriously made them? Northern Ballet’s Elves & the Shoemaker stomps onto the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. Sing-Along with Queen in these special screenings with the song lyrics shown live on screen

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London-based, Jazz Improviser, band-leader, composer and trumpeter. Davy tends towards the modal approach to jazz and improvised music, citing influences such as trumpeters; Hannibal Lokumbe, Lester Bowie, Don Cherry, Tomasz Stanko, Nils Molvaer Pederson, John Hassel, and others. He is best known for international touring and recording with Lamb, Adam F, Two Banks of Four, Lemn Sissay (Secret Society), as well as his own groups, KDQ and D'semble. Davys composition employs strong melodic content, urban edge, and elements from Nu Jazz, harmony from blues, gospel, and the near east. Space, tone and texture are important components of the musical direction with regard to the trumpet and other instrumentation. 8pm - 11pm. Free Entry. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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"What is a Boy to do when a Penguin turns up at his door? Find out where it came from of course and return it. Even if it means rowing to the South Pole…" Based on the international best-selling picture book by OLIVER JEFFERS, this BAFTA winning film from STUDIO AKA, tells the story of a little Boy who one day finds a Penguin on his doorstep. Although at first he is unsure what to do, the Boy becomes determined to help the Penguin find his way back home... Even if that means rowing all the way to the South Pole! This unique half-hour animated film features both narration by the great JIM BROADBENT & a beautiful score by composer MAX RICHTER. Adapted from the original illustrations into stunning and heart-warming CGI animation - & featuring brand new artwork from Oliver Jeffers himself - this extended telling of a classic story celebrating the value of friendship, is certain to be enjoyed & cherished by all. Along with its BAFTA Children's film award (UK); LOST AND FOUND has won an incredible 61 international film awards, including accolades from: The Chicago Children's Film Festival (USA), The New York Int. Children's Film Festival (USA), The Ottawa Int. Animation Festival (CANADA), Melbourne Int. Animation Festival (AUSTRALIA), The Sapporo Short Film Festival (JAPAN), The Annecy Crystal for Best TV Special (FRANCE) and many, many others.

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MOE Presents aka "Music Over Everything Presents" is a live music platform for all rappers, grime MC's, singers and spoken word poets. Based Upstairs every last Monday of the month. Every edition we showcase a variety of upcoming talent from in and around London. September Line-up: J UNITY ~ MARCELLE ADRIANNA ~ PRXNCE LOSO ~ GRENAYD ~ CEIZE ~ LEXI TREBLE October Line-Up: AUGUST TWELFTH ~ CHER BLU ~ KAYI ~ LAURENA ~ XII ~ DYNAMICMP ~ ALANA MARIA Hosted by Jay Lobez & DJ NELLZ In association with Statemeant & Panache Media Doors 7.30pm £5 adv, £8 door Follow them on all the socials to keep up to date:
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A decade after Mamma Mia! The Movie, we’re heading back to the Greek island of Kalokairi for another joyful and infectious musical based on the songs of ABBA. Ten years on from the events of the first movie, Sophie (Seyfried) is pregnant and wants to learn more about her mother’s past. The film begins to flit between past and present as Sophie learns the trials Donna (Streep) went through before she was born, and how those experiences could solve her own worries. Lily James (Baby Driver, Darkest Hour) joins the fun under the sun to play Donna’s younger self, while Jeremy Irvine, Hugh Skinner and Josh Dylan feature as young Sam, Harry and Bill respectively.

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A live music night hosted by local musician, Rami Radi, presenting the best musicians, singers and poets South London has to offer! Based around carefully selected featured acts, the night is dedicated to local performers to showcasing their talent in a warm and friendly environment. Laid Bare is an independent label founded & operated by Rami Radi. It began life as just a live music night here Upstairs before leading to various residencies across London, and is now dedicated to providing a platform for the best of London's 'up & coming' talent, with a commitment to developing & nurturing all of their artists. 7.30pm - 11pm Free Entry Visit: laidbarelive.com www.facebook.com/laidbaremusic Visit: youtube.com/user/laidbarelive Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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"What is a Boy to do when a Penguin turns up at his door? Find out where it came from of course and return it. Even if it means rowing to the South Pole…" Based on the international best-selling picture book by OLIVER JEFFERS, this BAFTA winning film from STUDIO AKA, tells the story of a little Boy who one day finds a Penguin on his doorstep. Although at first he is unsure what to do, the Boy becomes determined to help the Penguin find his way back home... Even if that means rowing all the way to the South Pole! This unique half-hour animated film features both narration by the great JIM BROADBENT & a beautiful score by composer MAX RICHTER. Adapted from the original illustrations into stunning and heart-warming CGI animation - & featuring brand new artwork from Oliver Jeffers himself - this extended telling of a classic story celebrating the value of friendship, is certain to be enjoyed & cherished by all. Along with its BAFTA Children's film award (UK); LOST AND FOUND has won an incredible 61 international film awards, including accolades from: The Chicago Children's Film Festival (USA), The New York Int. Children's Film Festival (USA), The Ottawa Int. Animation Festival (CANADA), Melbourne Int. Animation Festival (AUSTRALIA), The Sapporo Short Film Festival (JAPAN), The Annecy Crystal for Best TV Special (FRANCE) and many, many others.

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As with his annual end of year jam… local Brixton music man Tagara is inviting all the poets, musicians, bands, DJs and audiences that have graced our special stage before, or wish to jump on it for the first time. Come join us for a soirée of fun and world calibre music and vibes. Open decks, open stage, get involved. Soul, reggae, Afro, blues, hip hop'n'roll. 7.30pm - 11.30pm Free Entry Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Full of wit and invention, Donizetti’s comic opera is a delight. The famous aria “Ah, Mes Amis,” with its nine high Cs, is known as the Mount Everest for tenors one of opera’s most show-stopping numbers. Bel canto stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena takes on the challenging vocal fireworks in this revival, a co-production with London’s Royal Opera House and the Wiener StaatsoperLaurent Pelly’s hilarious staging. Orphaned as a small child and raised by an entire army regiment, the spirited Marie has grown up as the regiment’s ‘daughter’, raising morale and spreading joy. Tonio, a local man, falls in love with her and even joins the army for her sake. But a chance encounter with a noblewoman sparks a sudden revelation, and a tale unfolds of secret identities, long-lost family, and murky pasts.

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Based on the loved children's book of the same name written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, comes the film adaptation animation The Highway Rat. Previous adaptations of their books include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on The Broom, and Stickman. The Highway Rat tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.

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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this iconic Sci-Fi classic at your local Picturehouse! When commercial towing vehicle Nostromo, heading back to Earth, intercepts an SoS signal from a nearby planet, the crew are under obligation to investigate. After a bad landing on the planet, some crew members leave the ship to explore the area. At the same time as they discover a hive colony of some unknown creature, the ship's computer deciphers the message to be a warning, not a call for help. When one of the eggs is disturbed, the crew do not know the danger they are in until it is too late.

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Based on the loved children's book of the same name written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, comes the film adaptation animation The Highway Rat. Previous adaptations of their books include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on The Broom, and Stickman. The Highway Rat tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.

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Jazz re:freshed Film Club presents Black Orpheus, with DJ set from Tim Garcia (Jazz FM / Musica Macondo). A cult of Latin-American cinema, Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro) recreates the Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice amidst the vibrant backdrop of Rio De Janeiro’s urban landscape. Black Orpheus is perhaps best known for its iconic Bossa Nova soundtrack composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonfa, two greats of Brazil’s rich musical tradition. 1959, Marcel Camus Musica Macondo is a platform sharing sounds from all corners of the globe. Founder, Tim Garcia joins the party, spinning some gems from the Latin-American subcontinent. Sunday 10 March Doors 1.00, film 1.30 sharp. Tickets: £8 (Click on time icon top right to book) ABOUT JAZZ RE:FRESHED Jazz re:freshed aims to broaden the traditional definition of jazz and make jazz music more accessible to a wider audience breaking down cultural barriers and introducing new and young audiences to the spectrum of Jazz and Jazz influenced music.. The Jazz re:freshed Film Club extends and translates this objective into showcasing a variety of music and culture-related features and documentaries, celebrating and spotlighting important cultural movements, moments and musicians. Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page

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Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the new award-winning five-star hit musical for today. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. He is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. John McCrea, Josie Walker, Tamsin Carroll, Lucie Shorthouse and Phil Nichol lead a twenty-four strong company and an eight-piece band that will ‘sweep you away on a tide of mischief, warmth and exuberance’ (Financial Times). With ‘songs that have the wow factor’ (The Times) by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and ‘hilarious’ book and lyrics ‘with delightful punch’ (Whatsonstage), by writer Tom MacRae, this funny, fabulous, feel-good, musical sensation has been thrilling audiences and critics alike. Winner of 3 WhatsOnStage Awards including Best New Musical and nominated for 5 Olivier Awards, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be broadcast live from the Apollo Theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue to cinemas nationwide.

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We're bashing ourselves on the 23 March 2019. They'll be a The Thick of It Quiz, Motherwell Rules! They'll be unique prizes, possibly including a Government trouble shooter stetson. They'll be music, with disco lights and a choo-choo train and they'll be drinks, with speed bumps installed at the bar. All money made after essential costs go to the children's rights charity Just for Kids Law. Doors open at 6:30pm. Feel free to join the"The Thick of It Quotes" Facebook group Doors open: 6.30pm Event finish: 11pm Tickets: £10pp Find out more about Just for Kids Law, go to: www.justforkidslaw.org Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Three Little pigs set out into the world. One builds a house of straw. The second a house made of sticks. The third pig builds his house with bricks. Then along comes a very hungry wolf... Northern Ballet’s Three Little Pigs hits the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing all the way home with excitement! With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!

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Two small-town sisters -- an aspiring writer, Ruth (Betty Garrett), and a would-be actress, Eileen (Janet Leigh) -- move to New York City. They find lodging in a shabby apartment and struggle to locate promising gigs. Ruth eventually meets magazine editor Bob Baker (Jack Lemmon), who tells her to write about her life experiences rather than fiction. As it turns out, Eileen's life, with her various romantic encounters, is far more interesting, so Ruth steals the stories for herself.

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Featuring some of the most glorious music ever written—including, of course, the Ride of the Valkyries —Die Walküre is the second of the four operas that comprise Wagner’s Ring cycle, a story of monsters, gods, and humans on a superhuman scale. When twins Siegmund and Sieglinde find each other at last, Siegmund promises to release Sieglinde from her forced marriage by killing her husband, Hunding. The god Wotan instructs Valkyrie warrior Brünnhilde to defend Hunding. But, moved by the twins’ mutual devotion, Brünnhilde refuses to obey, forging an alliance with Sieglinde that has far-reaching consequences for them both. Soprano Christine Goerke sings Brünnhilde, tenor Stuart Skelton and soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek are the love-struck twins, and Ring cycle veteran Philippe Jordan conducts.

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Christof Loy directs a star-studded cast of singers, inclusing Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann and Ludovic Tezier, in Verdi's epic opera, conducted by Antonio Pappano. Leonora falls in love with Don Alvaro, but when her father forbids their marriage, a fatal accident triggers a drama of obsession, vengeance and tragedy. Jonas Kaufmannand Anna Netrebko star in Verdi’s epic La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny) an opera which demands the very best of singers for its powerful music and the fullest theatrical treatment for its story of bitter revenge pursued across miles and years. The production comes to The Royal Opera in a sensational staging from Amsterdam packed with colour and action. It is directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera.

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A hard-working shoemaker struggles to support his family. But when he sees a poor lady in need of help, he gives her his final pair of shoes. The next morning he awakes to find that his last piece of leather has been transformed into the most magnificent pair of magical shoes. But who has mysteriously made them? Northern Ballet’s Elves & the Shoemaker stomps onto the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!

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YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST! 1. Quiz? CHECK 2. Blind Date competition? CHECK 3. Dance-off? CHECK 4. LIVE band playing some of your favourite Brent hits? CHECK 5. Chasers? CHECK - Massive Arms DJs will be playing: 10cc//ABC//Baha Men//Bee Gees//Des’ree//George Michael//Richard Blackwood//Simply Red//Slade//Queen//Pet Shop Boys//UB40//Yazoo//Tina Turner - and many more bitter sweet classics. (tipple of choice: Lager, sometimes Cider). 6. Room FULL of likeminded people endlessly quoting the best TV show ever? CHECK! Be careful of Finchy in the car park! Presented by Massive Arms and Wernham Blog 7pm - 1am Tickets: £7 adv, £10 OTD Visit: Upstairs Facebook Page Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.

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Come into the forest; dare to change your state of mind. Rosalind is banished, wrestling with her heart and her head. With her cousin by her side, she journeys to a world of exile where barriers are broken down and all can discover their deeper selves. Kimberley Sykes (Dido, Queen of Carthage) directs a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare's romantic comedy.

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Three Little pigs set out into the world. One builds a house of straw. The second a house made of sticks. The third pig builds his house with bricks. Then along comes a very hungry wolf... Northern Ballet’s Three Little Pigs hits the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing all the way home with excitement! With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!

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Experience the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David McVicar's spectacular production of Gounod's best-loved opera. There are many versions of the story of Faust, who trades his soul with the Devil for youth and power, but Gounod’s opera remains one of the most constantly enthralling. Michael Fabiano stars as Faust, with Diana Damrau as his beloved Marguerite and Erwin Schrott as the diabolical Méphistophélès. Virtuoso leading roles, a large chorus, sensational sets, ballet and an ecstatic finale make this the epitome of theatrical spectacle – the lavish scale of French grand opera is wonderfully in evidence in this production by David McVicar, set in 1870s Paris. Above all, the music includes several of popular opera’s most recognizable numbers, performed by a cast of great international singers and the Royal Opera Chorus. Approximate running time: 3 hours 45 minutes, including one interval. Sung in French with English subtitles.

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Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Poulenc’s masterpiece. As the French Revolution begins, shy Blanche, sung by mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, becomes a novice nun under an elderly prioress—Met legend Karita Mattila. Blanche’s aristocratic family flees the Terror, but she remains behind, struggling between her fear of the guillotine and her duty to the convent. When the nuns are expelled from the convent and threatened with death, Blanche must make an agonising decision. In the shattering final scene, the nuns walk towards the guillotine singing Salve Regina: Their voices are cut off, one by one, with each stroke of the blade, until all are silenced. Poulenc’s devastating portrayal of faith and martyrdom is live in HD for the first time.

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Academy Award winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons, broadcast live from The Old Vic in London. America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They’ve built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business. But nothing lasts forever and their contented lives, already shadowed by the loss of their eldest boy to war, are about to shatter. Long-buried truths are forced to the surface by the return of a figure from the past, and the price of their American dream is laid bare. Jeremy Herrin (NT Live: This House) directs the cast, which also includes Jenna Coleman (Victoria), and Colin Morgan (Merlin) alongside Bessie Carter, Oliver Johnstone, Kayla Meikle and Sule Rimi.

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Two recent works and one world premiere showcase the contemporary face of the Royal Ballet. The contemporary face of The Royal Ballet is shown in works from three of today’s leading choreographers. Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour is based around seven couples separating and intermingling, to music by Vivaldi and Bosso and lit with rich colours suggested by sunset. Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern, revived for the first time, uses a large dance ensemble and Górecki’s familiar music from his Symphony of Sorrowful Songsfor a poignant and passionate reflection on migration. Between them, a new work by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, created on The Royal Ballet has its premiere to bring the contemporary truly up-to-date.

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In a reimagined 1590, England is a matriarchy. Baptista Minola is seeking to sell off her son Katherine to the highest bidder. Cue an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically charged love story. Justin Audibert (Snow in Midsummer, The Jew of Malta) turns Shakespeare's fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power.

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Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers encounter passion and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan's 20th century ballet masterpiece. Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic. The choreography captures the emotions of the young couple as they fall in love, despite the barriers that finally bring about the story’s tragic end. Each revival gives opportunities for new dancers to interpret the doomed lovers. The whole Company brings the colour and action of Renaissance Verona, where a busy market all too quickly bursts into sword fighting, and a family feud leads to tragedy for both the Montagues and Capulets.

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'To whom should I complain?' When a young novice nun is compromised by a corrupt official, who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex, she has no idea where to turn for help. When she threatens to expose him, he tells her that no one would believe her. Shakespeare wrote this play in the early 1600s, yet it remains astonishingly resonant today. Artistic Director Gregory Doran directs this new production.

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