Brook Green Area Guide

“In our shops we will be Kings of England. And we will make this place our place.” The Bains’ corner shop in Wolverhampton has been at the centre of the family for threegenerations. In 1969, Mrs Bains is balancing running the business, caring for her ailing husband and thedemands of her two headstrong daughters, who each have their eye on a different kind offuture. In the present day, a family tragedy pulls Arjan Bains back from a life in London. The shoprepresents everything he was trying to escape, but with his mother insisting it remain open,how long can he stay away? Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti (A Kind of People) adapts the critically acclaimed novel from SathnamSanghera (Empireland), a sweeping family portrait directed by Iqbal Khan (East Is East). ASSISTED PERFORMANCES BSL Interpreted performance – 10 June 2025 – 7.30pm Chilled performance – 11 June 2025 – 2.30pm Audio Described performance – 17 June 2025 – 7.30pm Open Captioned performance – 19 June 2025 – 7.30pm

Craig Ferguson, the Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning star of CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson’ and SiriusXM’s ‘The Craig Ferguson Show’, brings the wildly successful Hobo Fabulous to the Gilded Balloon for its European premiere – marking Ferguson’s first UK stand-up show in over 25 years! Featuring 100% all-new material and for one night only at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Don't miss out! Of his return to Edinburgh, Ferguson said 'what the world needs now more than ever is an ageing, unhinged vagrant travelling from place to place ranting nonsense into a microphone!' Ferguson is an acclaimed stand-up comedian who has earned two Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album, for Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest and I'm Here to Help. He also received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word on behalf of his New York Times bestselling memoir American On Purpose.

In a world full of AI and Robot tech can a simple dad with slightly tight jeans stay relevant? Ancient Astronaut Theorists say yes! Rhys hopes to prove that right now a touch of very human silliness is more important than ever!? Perhaps his unique human skills, once thought of as absurd, might just be useful after all!

Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of parody. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking for, and much, much more! Don't miss out and get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back in London! Seating Map Media Reviews "I'm forever changed. An enormous success. One of the most memorable and impressive live performances I've ever seen." - SFGate "Probably the most fun I've had at a show all year! A must-see." - WeLiveEntertainment "Star Wars fans, this is the show you're looking for." - Reno Gazette Journal Disclaimer: This is a parody production. Star Wars and its characters are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd or Lucasfilm Ltd. This production is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with Disney, Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd, Lucasfilm Ltd or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third party licensors.

From the makers of Sherlock: The Official Live Game, comes a brand-new immersive escape experience. After completing a mission for the British Intelligence agency, you may think it's time to celebrate. But the world's most devious man has one last trick up his sleeve. It's up to you and your team to enter into the diabolical mind and memories of Moriarty as you take him down from the inside with some added help from the cast. Get your tickets now for Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience in London!