South Hampstead Area Guide

In 1957 John Lennon and Paul McCartney were two ordinary teenagers who met in suburban Liverpool and decided to play rock and roll together. Twenty-three years later that friendship came to a tragic end when Lennon was murdered. But those 23 years changed the world. Lennon and McCartney became global stars, created a body of work that has never been matched in popular music, and arguably had more influence on our culture than any other figures in the past century. Now, writer Ian Leslie comes to Intelligence Squared to tell a new history of the world's most influential creative relationship and explain why Lennon and McCartney were a combination of friends, rivals and collaborators. Drawing from his new book John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs, Leslie will explore how both Beatles had the fabric of their world ruptured at a young age and longed to make emotional connections - with each other, and with audiences. The pop song was a vessel into which they poured feelings of grief, euphoria and everything in between. When they couldn't speak what they felt, they sang it. After the break-up of their group, they maintained a musical dialogue at a distance, in songs full of recrimination, regret, and affection. Join us live and ask your questions, as Leslie traces the twists and turns of the Lennon/McCartney relationship through the music it produced and the huge impact it still has on the world today.

The Ben Uri Research Unit (BURU) is happy to present Franciszka Themerson’s Stories from the Life. The exhibition includes the paintings and drawings from her student days at the School of Fine Art in Warsaw and some of her later works in London. Most of them have never been exhibited in England. Of the early works, made in Poland there are 3 paintings, and 19 drawings made between 1929 and 1933, which will be shown in the main gallery. When the exhibition ends, they will be donated to the National Museum in Warsaw. The lower galleries will include works from the 1940s when Franciszka begins to experiment with abstract forms and bright colours. Even though Franciszka Themerson illustrated and designed books, was director of Gaberbocchus Press, made films with her husband Stefan Themerson, designed for the theatre, she was primarily a painter. Her paintings developed from the very tightly crafted, densely coloured scenes of events within interiors of the earliest works, to later images whose meaning could be read in several different ways. The comparison is both puzzling and interesting. The exhibition is accompanied by a small catalogue about the early works, edited by Jasia Reichardt and designed by Pedro Cid Proença.

Snap a photo at the legendary Abbey Road crossing. Discover the secret spot of the Beatles' final rooftop concert. Walk through Carnaby Street, the heart of the swinging sixties vibe. Enjoy a selection of delightful cocktails. Experience the tour with a Professional Blue Badge guide. Abbey Road Marylebone Paddington Street Garden London Palladium Soho - Admission included. This experience requires participants to have a moderate level of physical fitness. Experience supplied by Pigeon Tours All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.

Join Mick Wall & Jon Hotten in conversation with the legendary Don Airey Plus: JOEL McIVER (Metal Guru Biographer of LEMMY, CLIFF, RANDY and GLENN HUGHES) Don has been a player on the rock scene for over 25 years, notching up almost 200 album credits and associations with 20 or more major bands including Cozy Powell's Hammer, Colosseum II, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Jethro Tull and ELO. Don has been continually occupied recording, producing or touring with a multitude of artists including Tony Iommi, Glenn Hughes, Ten, Uli Jon Roth, Judas Priest, Silver, opera singer Mark Rattray, Gary Barden, Michael Schenker, UFO, Graham Bonnet and, last but not least, Deep Purple. Don came to Purple's rescue mid 2001 to help out for an injured Jon Lord, who has since retired, with Don recording the new album with Deep Purple as the band's permanent keyboard player.

Citizen Live & Vera Production sono lieti di presentarvi ★★★VITTORIO PETTINATO IN "VIVO (s)PETTINATO"★★★ il 9 Aprile, al The Camden Club di Londra. Vittorio Pettinato, dopo le diverse parodie e imitazioni sui social, esordisce dal vivo con uno spettacolo comico. Il giovane sex symbol pavese (South Lombardy), di origini calabresi (South Italy), racconta i suoi ventisette anni di vita caratterizzati dalla presenza costante e ingombrante di aneddoti e personaggi. Una vita spesa nella ricerca continua di un equilibrio, di un ordine (soprattutto della sua chioma). Un viaggio in questo quarto di secolo costellato da eventi ed episodi da rivivere insieme. Consigliatissimo. spettacolo in italiano lo spettacolo è seated e "first come first served

A brand new adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s classic tale. This fast paced adaptation is brought to life by a multi-skilled ensemble with original music, puppetry, projection and movement. An Aviator crash-lands in the Sahara Desert, where he meets the Little Prince; a planet hopping innocent who teaches him the secret of what really matters in life. The Little Prince takes us on a magical journey through the solar system to meet a host of eccentric characters who demonstrate the beauty and folly of humanity. In the tender bond formed with a wise and caring fox the true heart of the story is revealed. A poignant exploration of the transformative power of connection, and the profound impact of love on the human spirit. This story holds a special place in the hearts of millions across the world. Share the magic with your family at The Cockpit in April 2025. The Little Prince is one of the most popular books of all time and has been translated into over 300 languages since its publication 75 years ago. Styled as a children's story, this multi-layered fable will entrance children and grown-ups alike. Adapted by Paul Graves and Angharad Ormond Directed by Angharad Ormond Audience and Press Reactions: "I don’t know who enjoyed the show more - me or the children. It was wonderful theatre. Really imaginative. Both children were entranced." - A grown-up with children (8 & 10 years old) "Simply magical. My four year old sat spellbound with his mouth hanging open for the whole show!" - a grown-up audience member "I loved it and I want to come again. My favourite was the man who says good morning and good evening" - A blind 15 year-old "The use of light, movement and sound worked together to engage the audience's senses in a way that made us forget the limits of the space and the cast, to the point where I began questioning if the cast had cloned itself and the space had somehow magically extended." - Clara Goilav, STRAND Magazine Full review Chilled Performances: All matinee performances of The Little Prince will be chilled performances. This means there will be a casual approach to movement and noise but the performance itself remains unchanged. These performances are perfect for people who like to move around, make noise or come and go during the performance.