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That time I discovered high culture on my doorstep: Investec Opera Holland Park London

Matilda — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:52:31 +0000

A funny thing happened last year. I was at home, minding my own business, when I received an out of the blue e-mail inviting me to get involved with a local project in my old neighbourhood. Can’t say I’d been one for extra-curricular activities in Kensington, but it turns out, the ‘local project’ was Opera Holland Park – an annual season of affordable outdoor productions in one of the loveliest parks in west London. Seriously: if you haven’t hung out in Holland Park yet – home to wandering peacocks, a giant chess board and an idyllic Japanese garden – you should get that on the bucket list, stat.

I ended up seeing a performance of a 19th-century Russian opera called Queen of Spades, and as morbid as it was, watching it under a canopy on a mild summer eve was one for the best night outs I’d had in a while. And I’m not even into opera!

The 2017 season just kicked off and runs until 29th July – so if you’re looking for something different to do this summer, this is a great shout. Check out my experience of last year’s event below:

The Performance

Behind The Scenes

Find out more about Investec Opera Holland Park.

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Something you should see.. Wild Style

Laura Thornley — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:00:53 +0000

Hip Hop may have come a long way through the years and for all those who weren’t around to witness its humble beginnings, here’s an opportunity to catch up. Wild Style – widely considered the most influential and essential film on 1980s hip hop culture – is 30 years old and Oval Space cinema are reviving a bit of its attitude and authority tonight. Made in 1983 and directed by Charlie Ahearn,

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Wild Style was a seminal piece of cinema and the first to record South Bronx living. It featured the relatively unknown disciplines of b-boying, graffiti artists, MC-ing and turntablism – so synonymous with Hip Hop now. Many of the cast were straight from the scene, representing the culture they were developing (from within around five boroughs in New York) including Flash Five Freddy, Grandmaster Flash and The Rock Steady Crew. The film has famously been sampled on albums by everyone from Nas, the Beastie Boys and Jurassic 5. Naturally the soundtrack is one of the essential Hip Hop albums to date and some of its music disciplines play testament at this event. The night features a screening of the film followed by a late night event with guest DJs including Ghostpoet, Tim Westwood, Alexander Nut and Patchwork Pirates: all masters of their art and truly influenced by this old skool style. The low fi effects of Wild Style may be a far cry from the big budget bling we see today but there can’t be much more authentic than the atmosphere of this film. And the night promises to revive some of those vibes too. (Words: Laura Thornley) For more info visit: www.ovalspace.co.uk

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Somewhere you should go… Sunday Papers Live

The Cultural Exposé — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:00:33 +0000

Who doesn’t love flicking through a quality broadsheet on a Sunday? It’s this sentiment that inspired the guys behind the Wilderness Festival to come up with Sunday Papers Live – a clever day of intelligent cultural pursuits, structured around the sections you’d usually find in a weekend paper. Taking place in a giant living room, this immersive event covers a number of journalistic topics in the form of conversations, performances, workshops and walks, led by some of the finest speakers and personalities in the capital. This edition’s line-up includes Channel 4’s Jon Snow (World News), comedian Andrew Maxwell (Columnist), Natty Cangeroo & The Flames of Rhythm (Music) and the 37-strong Wilderness Orchestra, who’ll be taking care of the film section by performing some of the greatest movie soundtracks. Plus, there are over 15 more guests on the bill taking on various themes across culture and lifestyle, while the food comes from cult faves The Breakfast Club and eco-chef Tom Hunt, who’ll be whipping up a banquet roast. Sounds like the kind of Sunday we could get used to… Sunday Papers Live takes place on November 24th at Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road. You can check out the full line-up of guests below, but for more info visit: www.sundaypaperslive.com World News – Jon Snow UK News – Maajid Nawaz Business – Charles Eisenstein Science & Technology – Marcus Chown Sport – Alison Kervin CULTURE Art – Andrew Shoben Music – Natty Cangeroo & The Flames of Rhythm Books (fiction) – Laura Dockrill, C.J. Flood, Nathan Filer & Tim Clare Books (non-Fiction) – Steven Poole Film – The Wilderness Orchestra Theatre – Company of Angels presents The Commissioners Special Feature – The President & The Provocateur : Alex Cox LIFESTYLE Style – Orsola de Castro Gardening – Richard Reynolds Travel – Mikael Strandberg Columnist – Andrew Maxwell Letters – Sarah Corbett

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Somewhere you should go…Vintage Festival, Southbank Centre

The Cultural Exposé — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:00:35 +0000

Old is officially the new ‘new’ and this is true whether you’re looking at fashion, film or music – so brace yourself for a three-day extravaganza putting this philosophy to the test at the Southbank Centre from July 29 to 31st.

Vintage Festival is a celebration of the glamour and style that made Britain so unique from the roaring 1920s to the neon blur of the 1980s. Parts of the event will be held at the historic Royal Festival Hall, which will be dressed up in its own vintage-style glad rags. Tickets can be purchased for exclusive access to events and activities that take place over six different floors, and by day, the venue will play host to live performances, makeovers,vintage retailers, and catwalk shows featuring Jo Wood and Pearl and Daisy Lowe. By night the festival puts on an exclusive Vintage Revue, where a collaboration of world-class performers will entertain audiences.

But for those of us who live life on the cheap do not be disappointed. Vintage Festival also includes free access to the Vintage Marketplace, funfair, food market, bars, beauty parlours and more! (Words: Beth Downey)

For details visit: www.vintageatsouthbankcentre.co.uk

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