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After the year we’ve had, we could all do with a laugh. We’ve loved spending time with our much-missed mates in pubs and restaurants, but now it’s time to take entertainment to new heights with a brand new season of comedy at Bussey Rooftop Bar, in collaboration with Plosive. With a stellar line-up featuring comedy legends Dylan Moran, Josie Long, Reginald D. Hunter, Paul Foot and Nish Kumar (with excellent support acts to boot!), Bussey Rooftop Bar’s comedy experience is bringing the very best that the UK comedy circuit has to offer for a fantastic sky-high night out. Cocktails, craft ales and pizza from Share a Slice will also be available (via contactless ordering and table service to keep the experience COVID-safe). Whether you’re a comedy fanatic or just dipping your toes into the world of stand up, there should be something for everyone at the Rooftop Comedy Experience this summer. Head to the rooftop on 9th July for an evening with comedy genius Paul Foot, or visit on 16th July to see Netflix star Nish Kumar do his thing. On 23rd July, Bussey Rooftop will host American stand-up and regular on the panel show circuit, Reginald D. Hunter, whilst 30th July will see the wonderful Josie Long take to the stage. Dylan Moran fans are in luck, with the Irish comic headlining not one but three nights (30th June, 1st and 3rd July). For tickets to all events please here. Written by Claire Coveny Photography courtesy of Bussey Building Rooftop #BusseyBuildingRooftop #peckham

YOTEL London, the innovative hotel for smart, tech-savvy travellers, is entertaining their guests and visitors this month, with an incredible line up of events! Wii-mbledon Watch the must-see Wimbledon matches and get involved in Yotel’s Wii tennis tournament. You can also enjoy complimentary strawberries and cream when you order any Pimm’s Cocktail or Prosecco whilst watching Wimbledon. Date:  28th June – 11th July | Time: 3pm – 8pm Price: Free | Turn up and play for as long as you want Sunday Reset with Yogi Jords Unwind, relax and reset with an hour of relaxing yoga with Yogi Jords. Leave the class feeling re-charged and ready for the week ahead. This class is open to all levels. Date: 18th July | Time: 11am – 12:30pm Price: £6 (Note: BYO mats) | Book Tickets: Here Speed Dating in partnership with Original Dating Still looking for your perfect partner? If you are aged between  25 – 35, then head to YOTEL London and see if you can find that lucky person, expect an evening of fun, laughter and mingling… Tickets include a welcome cocktail upon arrival. Date: 22nd July followed by monthly events | Time: 6pm – 9:30pm Price: £20 | Book Tickets: Here World Tequila Day To mark World Tequila Day, YOTEL London has teamed up with Ocho 8 to create four NEW tailor-made cocktails, so grab your friends, unwind and enjoy some scrumptious tequila based cocktails. Date: 24th – 31st July | Time: 1pm – 11:00pm Price: Cocktails start from £8 | No need to book in advance, just turn up For more information or to book your stay at Yotel  visit: yotel.com/London Written by Nyla S. Photography courtesy of YOTEL London. #yoga #yotellondon

The Royal Opera House and Covent Garden have unveiled ROH Unlocked, a month-long cultural programme free for all visitors. Showcasing the best the Royal Opera House has to offer and cementing Covent Garden as London’s cultural hotspot for the summer. The packed schedule offers free pop-up performances, live music and workshops. The festival will give families and visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the worlds of opera and ballet. Visitors will also be able to enjoy live performances from world-renowned soprano Anush Hovhannisyan and take part in singing workshops led by multi-talented musician Aga-Serugo-Lugo. Participatory dance workshops based on The Royal Ballet’s much-loved Romeo and Juliet are not to be missed! As part of the programme the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden will also launch The Theatrical Trail of Covent Garden, a self-guided adventure through Covent Garden’s Market Building and its historical streets. The highlight of the trail sees a spectacular Pointe Shoe Window installation located at & Royal Opera House Arcade, showcasing the talents of some of the world’s finest designers. For more information visit https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/festival/roh-unlocked-details Written by Claire Coveney #coventgarden #ROH

Set to be one not to miss the summer, the team famous for producing spaces with epic rooftop cocktails, seasonal events, and outdoor games, has announced their latest venture. Moving down South, Skylight Peckham is London’s new premier panoramic bar, soaring high above Peckham Square. Fully decked out with stylish interiors and a breathtaking outdoor terrace, Skylight Peckham will be offering up creative cocktails and brunch, served alongside stunning sweeping views of London. Centrally located on the top floor of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Transforming from daytime to evening, feature lighting will seamlessly move the guest experience from buzzy all-day dining and sun-drenched drinking to atmospheric date-night cocktails, evening dinners and a great wine selection, all to be enjoyed against a backdrop of the spectacular London skyline. And of course, it wouldn’t be a skylight venture if there wasn’t delicious food and drink to compliment the space. The creative cocktail menu includes; Clarified Bee’s Knees (Belvedere Vodka, lemon and local Peckham honey, served martini-style and garnished with lemon bees’ wings), South London Iced Tea (a heady twist on Long Island classic made with Hennessy and cranberry juice), and Cinco Picante (tequila and Cointreau mixed with homemade chilli liqueur infused with five different spices and sweetened with peach). The cocktail selection sits alongside a constantly changing wine list and refreshing beers for hot days on the terrace. The food selection focuses on small plates and generous platters designed to be shared as fine feasts with friends, or as a relaxed accompaniment to drinks. Menu highlights include: · Burrata, Tropea Onions, Smoked Aubergine & Pepper, Toasted Sourdough, N’duja · Roast Beef on Sourdough Toast, Marmite Mayo, Pickled & Crispy Shallots, Watercress & Horseradish · Roasted Courgettes, Fine Beans, Straciatella, Basil & Mint, Chilli Oil · Roasted Poussin, Chicken Fat Mash, Truffle & Honey Vinaigrette, Charred Leeks Opens on 19th August 2021. Address: SKYLIGHT PECKHAM, 120 Peckham Hill Street, SE15 5JT Website: www.skylightbars.com Written by: Jordan Crowley #peckham #rooftop #skylightpeckham

TeamSport, the UK’s No1 karting company and creator of multi leisure destination hot spots around the UK have added a whole other level of fun to their motorsport-themed experiences. Putt Club is the next generation of crazy golf, a fully immersive indoor experience with all the thrills for a great day or evening out. With successful venues in Hull, Watford and Docklands their new branch opens on 18th September in Edmonton, North London. For this latest venture, they have collaborated with a top theatre and stage designer to create an interactive sporting wonderland with something for everyone, including an 800m go-karting track, brand-new crazy golf, a restaurant serving mouth-watering hot foot and delicious sharing platters, as well as a relaxing bar area with cocktails for the big kids, and colourful slushies for the little ones. Ideal for groups of friends of all ages, kids and families, or even as an adventurous ‘break the ice’ first date. Prices start at just £8.00 for kids (age 5+) and £10.00 for adults. To enjoy your fun-filled interactive day, book your tickets here: https://www.putt-club.co.uk/crazy-golf-london-edmonton Written by Claire Bloom Photography courtesy of Putt Club #crazygolf #puttclub

Who doesn’t love a car boot sale?! ‘The Classic Car Boot Sale’ blends the old and the new in a celebration of all things music, food, fashion, and design. This less traditional car boot brings more of a mini-festival to Kings Cross from the 9th – 10th October, showcasing classic cars and some of the best vintage traders around. Vinyl-only DJs will bring beats from previous decades, playing soul, funk, reggae, and disco, and foodies can enjoy a selection of delicious food and drink (we’re talking savoury vegetarian treats and spicy jerk chicken) from the many food and drink stalls. For the second-hand fans, ‘The Classic Car Boot Sale’, curated by HemingwayDesign, presents 100 market stalls selling fashion, homeware, art, and accessories, making it London’s coolest spot for vintage picks this autumn. There are also collectibles and designer collections – the festival’s showstopper is undoubtedly the spectacular array of gleaming vintage cars! The vintage vehicles are sustainable, green, and repurposed bringing motoring into the 21st century. You can also enjoy the special display of historic and custom bikes, as well as witnessing daily ride-ins by local London mods and rockers. If this sounds up your alley don’t forget to buy tickets – £5 in advance, £6 on the door, and free for the little ones under 12. For more information visit: http://www.classiccarbootsale.co.uk Where: Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross When: Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 October 2021 Times: 10am – 6pm Written by Lenny Wright Photography courtesy of The Classic Car Boot Sale #classiccarbootsale #CoalDropsYard #kingscross

OKA reveals interiors pop-up at Old Sessions House Interior lovers you are in for a treat! Luxury furniture and home accessories brand OKA will unveil a two day immersive pop-up at the Grade II-listed courthouse, Old Sessions House, in Clerkenwell. Guests will be treated to a series of workshops, talks and masterclasses from renowned creatives; Willow Crossley, Fiona Leahy and Hermione and Ellie Gee to help inspire and get your creative juices flowing. Look out for the faux flower arranging session and lampshade painting workshop. Dates: 8th – 9th October Address: OKA at Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0NA To book your ticket visit here. Enjoy an immersive ‘Five Star Dive Bar’ experience at Lyaness Barcelona’s highly acclaimed Cocktail bar Two Schmucks, in collaboration with DEWAR’S Whisky, will be taking over cocktail bar Lyaness, for an immersive ‘Five Star Dive Bar’ experience. Transporting guests for two nights only, Two Schmucks will bring its style, music and ‘flavour is king’ ethos to Lyaness with an exclusive cocktail menu using DEWAR’s innovative Cask Series whiskies. Two Schmucks features elegant touches of white mosaic tiles, foliage and a high vaulted ceiling, juxtaposed with the eccentricity of random hanging shoes, spotlights illuminating drinks on the bar, and an eclectic mix of artist and skate brand stickers and signatures on the wall. Guests of the pop-up can expect a taste of this alongside Two Schmucks’ signature energetic, party-hard service, a Hip Hop soundtrack curated by the team, and special performances. It’s going be a night you won’t want to miss. Date: 7th – 8th October Address: 20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PD To book your space, book here. Photo credit: John Nguyen/PA Wire Immersive 30-minute spa & showering escapade at the #Showergasmic Salon The #Showergasmic Salon pop-up is treating guests to a shower like no other! Pleasure and warm water therapy are paired with the intensity of Original Source natural fragrances. So come along and indulge in a complimentary mud mask treatment, followed by a fun-themed shower room. There are three multi-sensory showers to choose from – Tingly Tease, Coco Climax or Zest is best, to awaken all five senses. Look out for the Shower Sutra pose guide (created by professional wellness expert), refreshments and interactive photo opportunities. There’s even a goody bag up for grabs at the end. Dates: 8th – 10th October Address: 58 Dean Street, London, W1D 6AL Tickets are free and can be booked here. Fitness First teams up with Ministry of Sound to host three TraX classes Fitness First has joined forces with Ministry of Sound to host a night of fitness like no other! On Tuesday 12th October between 6-8pm, Fitness First Tottenham Court Road will host three TraX classes, their newest, and possibly most demanding, high intensity class. Bring your A game to the assault bike and rower while a world renowned Ministry of Sound DJ gives you the beats you need to beat your personal best. It’s going to be a go hard or go home kind of night! Date: Tuesday 12th October 2021 Address: Fitness First Tottenham Court Road Tickets are free and can be booked here. Heckfield Place pops up at Frieze Masters Luxury hotel Heckfield Place will host a pop-up restaurant at this year’s Frieze Masters art fair in Regents Park, overseen by Culinary Master, Skye Gyngell, a celebration of the best seasonal produce from Heckfields bountiful 400-acre estate, Skye’s simple and heartfelt menu harvests produce from their biodynamically certified Market Garden and organic Home Farm. The Masterful menu will include: Tagliatelle with Heckfield Home Farm Cream, Green Garlic and San Danielle / Salad of Persimmon, Autumn Leaves, Straciatella, Walnuts and Fennel Oil Guinea Fowl with Griolles, Spinach and Winter Savoury Hollandaise / Wild Sea Bass with Potatoes, Leeks, Flowering Thyme and Aioli Hazelnut and a Pear Tart with Espresso / Green Mandarin Sorbet with Meringue, Heckfield Home Farm Cream and Candied Ginger Floral installation extraordinaire, Kitten Grayson will be co-ordinating an Autumnal vibrancy to the space with freshly cut flowers sourced from Heckfield’s cutting garden. Think earthy squashes, bracken and reships in large vases, and impressive dried flower arrangements. Date: 13th – 17th October Address: Regents Park Get your tickets here. #popup

Amidst the laser light roof, the gargantuan screens, the intimate staging and a custom song from Griff, Sky launched their first foray into the TV market with ‘Sky Glass’ with glitzy abandon at Magazine in North Greenwich. A TV they have designed and built with Sky built-in. Glass is Sky in a TV and is a beautiful bit of kit, made from anodised aluminium with a woven mesh frame. The TV packs a punch thanks to the Dolby Atmos sound and 4k Ultra HD Quantum Dot – colours are crisp and good for films. Available in Small (43″), Medium (55″) and Large (65″), the TV senses when you are close and turns on, or lift the remote and the device springs to life. Best of all? Glass is available in five colours (Blue, pink, green, white and black) and multiple magnetic front covers (starting at £39) which offer you further personalisation options. The user interface is also getting an update to align with what Netflix and Amazon have known for a while; pictures say more than masses of lines of shortened text, so say bye-bye to the hideous TB Guide. The unit comes with a stand or wall bracket, and Sky will help you install it and take away the cardboard box. Sky also announced that the Sky Stream puck (£50) will mimic the content across other screens in your home, so there is no need to buy six TVs. Sky also teased a product that’s due to come out in 2022 – a camera unit that sits on top of the box that tech people will liken to Xbox Kinect (RIP) and Amazon’s many attempts at getting in your bedroom (Amazon Look etc). The device will enable you to play games, work out, connect with family and friends via Zoom and a whole lot more besides thanks to skeletal scanning. The tiny box will do many more things besides these and will have a lot of privacy and data issues to contend with before consumers adopt this. Sadly, Glass still requires you to have a remote (although Sky has made it smaller and paired down the number of buttons), the future, for now at least, is voice and a few buttons. the design will melt into walls rather than stand out and offers superb sound and picture quality. Pricing-wise, Glass is priced to flood the market, £39 a month if you purchase with an interest-free loan (Sky Glass + Sky Ultimate TV) or purchase in one go starting at £649 for the small unit, £849 for Medium and £1,049 for the large version. Delivery is within 3-5 days starting October 18th. For more information visit: https://www.sky.com/glass Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of Sky #sky #skyglass

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a day that encourages us all to change the conversation around how we talk about mental health issues and to dismantle the idea that mental wellbeing is a taboo subject. It’s been a trying two years which has taken a toll on the world in numerous ways, with many experiencing isolation and loss on a level they’ve never experienced before. To help combat this, London Artist Annie Nicholson, known as The Fandangoe Kid, has curated a series of events and activities that will take place throughout the month, all focusing on ways to nourish your mental health. Having experienced her own history of loss and trauma, she uses her past journey to fuel her art in order to help make an impact on others. Head to Canary Wharf this month (1st – 31st Oct) to take part in workshops, performances, installations and community talks. Fandangoe Whip workshops will take place between October 8th – 10th. All funds raised by event ticket sales will be donated to Thrive LDN (www.thriveldn.co.uk), a local charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people in London. Ice Cream for Mental Health Join The Fandangoe Kid in her “Fandangoe Whip,” a hand-painted ice cream van where Nicholson holds workshops, allowing people to open up about their experiences while enjoying an ice cream cone with others. Future Desires! Zine Workshop Brainstorm what change you want to see in the future and turn it into a Zine in this workshop with Graphic Artist Saucy Sez. ‘Comforting corners of our city’: Workshop Join artist Coco Lom as you step outside and explore the many shapes and colours that the city offers. Use this as inspiration to create your own postcard. Dancing as a Tool for Survival with The Fandangoe Kid Let loose and learn how dance can be a form of self-care, while discussing what movement means to you in an inclusive space. Letters That Will Never Be Sent Write a letter to your younger self, someone you’ve lost, someone who has hurt you, or anything that you’ve been keeping inside. Lara Haworth encourages you to use writing as a tool for survival. Holistica Breathing Circle (1st – 31st October) Learn breathing techniques with the help of light installations to help aid relaxation and reduce stress. Mountain High Valley Low (5-9 October) Presented by the Wishbone Theatre, Mountain High Valley Low follows the journey of Josie, a woman looking for love while learning to live with bipolar disorder. The play is free to attend with tickets available at https://www.seetickets.com/tour/mountain-high-valley-low. The workshops and performances will take place at Crossrail Place & Crossrail Place Roof Garden Canary Wharf from Tues 5th to Sunday 10th October 2021. Reserve your tickets here: https://canarywharf.com/whats-on/mental-health-awareness-at-canary-wharf-oct-2021/ Written by Joanna Finlay #canarywharf #mentalhealth

Batman has disappeared, the dark streets of Gotham are ravaged by crime, extreme times call for extreme measures. As a citizen of Gotham City you have been summoned by law to be psychologically examined at the Arkham Asylum where visionary psychiatrist Jeremiah Arkham is aiming to restore order through his groundbreaking treatments. Transported into the iconic surroundings of DC, with cutting edge technology and interactive theatrics, you will become the protaginist in your own story in this multi-sensory, immersive experience. Make the right choices and interact with the inhabitants of this exhilirating world to escape the chilling Asylum. Just watch out for Scarecrow, Catwoman, Poison Ivy and many more characters. Produced by Department Studios, Inc., Myriad Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, in association with DC, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Gotham like never before. Tickets will go on sale via the website at 10:00am on Friday 29th October 2021 with an exclusive 48hr O2 presale at 10:00am on Wednesday 27th October 2021 via the O2 Priority app, followed by a 24hr presale to anyone who registers via www.arkhamasylum.com VIP Gala Experience Rub shoulders with Bruce Wayne at his private Gala event Fast track entry & cloakroom VIP tour of Arkham Asylum Exclusive content & clues 1 x bespoke cocktail + a complimentary merch item This is one immersive experience you do not want to miss! For more information visit www.arkhamasylum.com Written by Nyla S. #ImmersiveTheatre #Theatre #Experience #Events #DC #Gotham

If Tate Modern, Secret Cinema and Planet Hollywood had a baby, the result would be The Monarch Theatre, Park Row London. The world’s first-ever immersive DC-themed dining experi-venture at The Monarch Theatre, Park Row London in Soho. An elevated experience that will please the fans and enthral diners who are looking for something truly unique. Park Row is huge. After entering Wayne Manor, you descend the stairs several levels to arrive in Gotham and Park Row. Walk forward to Pennyworths bar, and you’ll see the wickedly unique robotic Glenfiddich pour (you have been warned) before you see the +300-seats available. Don’t expect The Penguin, Harley Quinn, The Joker and Catwoman to greet or serve you; remember, this isn’t Planet Hollywood. Instead, look out for the multiple homages paid to the characters around Park Row. From the nod to batman in the label for the custom-made whiskey to the Joker busts, Park Row weaves the characters into the surroundings, drinks (make sure you try ‘The Blue Boy’ and get your camera ready…) and bespoke elements (levitating cocktail drop, anyone?). Explore further, and you’ll find the Iceberg Lounge, a homage to Oswald Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin. Old Gotham City is nestled away at the back and serves villainous talk and late-night cocktails. Who knows? There may even be a Poison Ivy bar opening soon… Diners in the central area get to choose from a different menu from Monarch Theatre guests but do get superb live bands and singers that transport you to a different era. Monarch Theatre is the jewel in the crowd of Park Row. A 20-person sensory, gastronomic experience that pushes what fine dining can, maybe should(?!), be. The eleven courses span three hours, and each gets introduced by your dedicated narrator explaining the food, drink and DC elements that envelope you. The floor-to-ceiling environment changes throughout your meal, and each gets carefully considered to enhance your enjoyment of the food you are tasting. The thought behind each plate is clear to the presentation, and the visuals all work together to create something that will stay with you. There are plenty of surprises along the way that we won’t spoil for you too much. Just submit and enjoy the hard work that’s been put in. Created by a trio of the best in the business along with owners Wonderland Restaurants; Sysco Productions (AV specialists and story engineers), ISO Design (media designers) and, Fraser Randall (project management consultant), The Monarch Theatre, Park Row London has to be seen and felt to be believed. Run, don’t walk. To book your ticket visit: https://parkrowlondon.co.uk/monarch-theatre Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of The Monarch Theatre #DC #immersive #MonarchTheatre #parkrow

Looking for something different, or just want to inject some fun into these cold autumn evenings in London? Well, here is the mash-up performance you never knew you needed – an interactive show mixing cabaret, comedy and burlesque, based on Disney’s Mulan and Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of the Moulin Rouge. The new Mulan Rouge show opens from the 15th of October and takes place at London Waterloo’s iconic The Vault Theatre on Leake Street. Written and directed by renowned activist and drag artist ShayShay, this brand new immersive experience has two ticket options – either general admission or dining tickets that include a four-course feast, served up alongside this drag-tactic parity of scandal, dancing and naughty delights. The narrative, from drag artist, writer and director ShayShay, starts with rumours from distant lands: the Huns are preparing to attack. Mulan disguises themself as a man to join the war effort, but when their regiment commandeers the glittering Mulan Rouge as its training site, they find themselves surrounded by glitz, glamour and go-go girls. Come what may, Mulan’s true identity must be protected to defeat The Huns and defend the honour of the Mulan Rouge. Extravagant and eccentric performances aside, the food and free-flowing cocktails are also fabulous, with catering from Flavourology (the team behind ginger line) featuring classic French cuisine fused with Asian flavours. There is also plenty on offer for vegetarians, including sticky soy and garlic tofu in lettuce wraps, baked Camembert with a ginger chilli sauce and freshly baked baguette, and braised lamb or butternut squash. The show runs from 7-10pm and the dress code is “hot París night at the Mulan Rouge”. So, dress to impress, with all looks, from cabaret-glam to warrior-chic, welcomed for this fabulous night out. General admission tickets range from £45 – £60 To buy your ticket visit: https://www.thevaults.london/mulan-rouge Written by Lupe Castro Photography courtesy of The Vault Theatre #mulanrouge #thevaults