This Is London - 10 July 2020

Life After Lockdown
65 Years Informing Visitors

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CONTENTS
Events 4
Kew Gardens Glasshouses
Hard Rock Cafe reopening
Music 6
LMP Live!
SIX Drive In Theatre
Active London 8
Exhibitions 10
London Art Week Digital
Art on Super Yachts
Dining 12
Bubala reopens
Theatre 14
Sleepless summer performances
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London City Airport Re-Opens
London City Airport and British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer are resuming
routes to Ibiza, Florence, Málaga and Palma this summer. The airline will also be
recommencing domestic flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin restoring
important Anglo-Irish connections with the capital.
The first flight at the airport since operations were suspended was on
Sunday 21 June when BA CityFlyer reconnected the Isle of Man and London.
During the suspension, the aerodrome was made available to government
agencies and the military to support the national effort to manage the pandemic.
The airport also made a special donation of £50,000 from its Community Fund to
nine East London foodbanks, to help their essential work during the crisis. Over
this period, the airport has been busy working to create a safe environment for
passengers and staff.
A recent survey of customers found that 79% were either very likely or quite
likely to travel when they are told it is safe to do so by the Government and
airports or airlines; and 42% of the airport’s customers plan to travel for leisure
within the next three months – not too surprising with summer holidays looming
large after many weeks spent at home.
From 13 July, KLM is also set to resume operations between London City
Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol. Linking Central London to the capital city of
the Netherlands, the route will begin as a single daily service, with frequency
increases expected as demand for travel returns. Throughout the summer,
passengers will have the opportunity to connect to over 100 European and
intercontinental destinations via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Popular with
both business and
leisure passengers,
the route will be
operated by
KLM subsidiary,
KLM Cityhopper
using an Embraer
190 aircraft
carrying 100
passengers.
London City Airport has released two new videos, one previewing what
travellers can expect when they fly to and from the central London airport, while
the other is a message from CEO Robert Sinclair which welcomes passengers
back, now they can travel again with confidence.
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GLASSHOUSES REOPEN AT KEW
After successfully reopening its
gardens at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst
in Sussex on 1 June, RBG Kew is now
reopening its iconic structures. The
jewels in Kew Gardens’ crown, its
world-famous glasshouses, are opening
their doors once more and welcoming
visitors to step inside and explore the
botanical treasures hidden within.
Highlights include the Palm House,
Temperate House, Waterlily House, and
the Princess of Wales Conservatory.
The Hive, the much-loved installation
that recreates life inside a beehive, will
also reopen. At Wakehurst in Sussex,
visitors will be able to visit the
Millennium Seed Bank – including its
fascinating exhibition, Surviving or
Thriving – and enjoy woodland walks
and spectacular meadows, at their best
this time of year.
Kew Gardens has been gradually
opening shopping spaces to visitors in
the past few weeks, and this will
continue to expand in July, alongside
the reopening of restaurants and cafés at
both sites. In a year when many travel
plans have had to change, RBG Kew is
encouraging summer visitors to satisfy
their wanderlust by making a trip around
the world during their day out at Kew.
By taking a journey through their global
collections, visitors will discover
landscapes, plants and architecture that
transport them from the Mediterranean to
a Japanese tea garden; from South
African mountain tops to the forests of
California – all within a few hours. At the
most biodiverse postcode on the planet,
visitors can reconnect with nature and
discover a whole world of natural
wonder.
In a final flourish to Kew Gardens’
summer landscape, a bespoke botanical
sculpture – created by the winning duo
from the acclaimed Netflix television
programme, ‘The Big Flower Fight’, will
be on display in August. Described by
some when the programme launched in
May as ‘avant-gardening’, if the pair’s
previous designs are anything to go by,
their travel-themed structure will not
disappoint.
Visitors, including Members, must
pre-book timed entry slots online via the
website at www.kew.org.uk – there are
no walk-in entries at this time.
VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON
2020 UPDATE
The Virgin Money London Marathon
have given the latest update on the race
this year, scheduled for 4 October. They
are currently looking at innovative ways
to stage the race, and are hopeful that
they will be able to move ahead the with
the new date.
Event Director, Hugh Brasher, said:
‘Just over 40 years ago, on 26 October
1979, my father Chris Brasher, the
co-founder of the London Marathon,
started his column in The Observer with
these words: ‘To believe this story, you
must believe that the human race can be
one joyous family working together,
laughing together, achieving the
impossible...’
‘From those words, the first London
Marathon was born. While some may
think what we are trying to do on
Sunday 4 October is impossible, we will
not give up hope. The 40th Race should
be a day that shows the best of
humanity. A togetherness, a joy and a
celebration of everything we treasure.’
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THE HARD ROCK CAFE OPENS ITS DOORS
The Rock Shop at Piccadilly Circus is now open for trading in both locations.
The original, Hard Rock Cafe London and the new flagship location, Hard Rock Cafe
Piccadilly Circus are also opening from this weekend. Hard Rock Cafe offers fresh,
high-quality items from its newly reinvigorated menu, which includes award-winning
Steak Burgers such as The Original Legendary® Burger and The Big Cheeseburger.
Additional guest favourites include items such as the Vegan Moving Mountains
Burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Classic Wings, Golden Onion Rings and more.
Bookings can be made via the website at www.hardrockcafe.com/location/london or
www.hardrockcafe.com/location/piccadilly-circus
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL
RESCHEDULED DATES
Hairspray, the award-winning smash
hit musical, will now be performed in
April 2021 at the London Coliseum.
The production will begin performances
on 22 April with a limited 19 week run.
Until 26 July 2020, all existing ticket
holders have priority to move their
tickets to a new date.
The production will star Michael Ball,
who returns to his legendary, Olivier
Award winning role of Edna Turnblad,
alongside one of the UK’s greatest
comedians, Paul Merton, who will be
making his West End musical debut as
Edna’s husband, Wilbur.
Michael Ball said: ‘Just like Edna’s
famous roll-on foundation garments, it's
been a struggle but it's finally going on,
and I couldn’t be more thrilled.
Hairspray is the perfect show to help the
West End rediscover its joy, energy,
talent and relevance. Nothing says ‘we
made it through’ better than sitting in a
theatre, watching a community facing the
huge social issues of their day and
conquer them with the help of family,
friends, commitment and love... oh and
some brilliant songs, spectacular dance
routines and huge belly laughs. It’s just
the antidote we need. See you there.’
Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big
hair and big dreams. Can she make it on
the local TV dance show, win the heart
of teen heartthrob Link Larkin and bring
everyone together – whatever their
colour, size or hairdo?
Paul Merton and Michael Ball.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY REOPENS
After an unprecedented 111 days
with its doors closed, the National
Gallery started welcoming visitors again
on Wednesday 8 July. Entrance will be
via the Sainsbury Wing Entrance and
exit through the Getty Entrance. As part
of their new safety measures, the gallery
have introduced three one-way art routes
to guide you through different areas of
the collection – visitors will still see the
paintings they know and love as they are
taken through the Gallery, with
opportunities to choose which art
journey their visit will take.
Guests will be able to download an
online map ahead of a visit or view it on
any smart phone, and can access
extensive information on each painting
through the Gallery website. When
walking through the art routes, you can
also get extra information by
downloading the Smartify app for free
and use your phone to scan the
paintings.
The universally acclaimed
Titian: Love, Life and Death exhibition,
that had to close after just 3 days, will
also reopen and has been extended until
17 January 2021. Nicolaes Maes: Dutch
Master of the Golden Age has also been
extended, until 20 September 2020.
Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden,
says 'I'm so delighted this national
treasure will be one of the first to open
its doors to once again share its
priceless collections. As our museums
and galleries open, I am sure the British
public will support them and help our
precious cultural institutions bounce
back. The reopening of the worldrenowned
National Gallery on the 8th
July can't come soon enough.'
For those unable to see the nation’s
paintings in person, the National Gallery
will continue to work hard to bring its
pictures to their homes in the major
digital programme it launched after the
doors in Trafalgar Square temporarily
shut. Through its digital initiatives the
National Gallery will continue to be open
24/7 with free art online.
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AT HOME WITH LMP
After 90 days of broadcasting an
amazing array of daily musical content
to inspire and satisfy its audience,
London Mozart Players is bringing its
‘At Home with LMP’ series to a close
with a flourish. Singer, actor and
presenter Alexander Armstrong will
narrate the story of Peter and the Wolf
for a brand-new film, with Prokofiev’s
score performed by the London Mozart
Players – all videoed performing the
various parts separately in their homes,
and the recordings painstakingly
produced and mixed by conductors
Timothy Henty and Benjamin Pope.
Tim Henty, who has twice conducted
‘Classic FM Live’ concerts at the Royal
Albert Hall, has also directed the film.
The various roles (human and
otherwise) have been performed by a
cast of LMP family, friends... and pets!
The film also features brand new
illustrations by Kirin Eldridge, animated
by Cat Fuller. It is the perfect finale to an
incredible series.
Alexander Armstrong, who follows in
the footsteps of Alice Cooper, Bill
Clinton, Boris Karloff and David
Attenborough as previous narrators of
this work, kindly donated his time to the
project in support of the orchestra. He
commented: ‘I was delighted to be asked
to narrate Peter and the Wolf for LMP, it
is one of the best ways to introduce
young people to classical music, and
what has been achieved in splendid
isolation is something of a miracle. Hats
off to LMP for the incredible ‘At Home
with LMP’ initiative, it has brought a lot
of comfort to many people during a very
difficult time’.
From 23 March, LMP have broadcast
a daily schedule of treats for music
lovers of all ages via its social media
channels. From deconstructions of
symphonies to how to build a French
horn from a hosepipe, the content kept
coming. Contributions came in from
musical stars such as Jess Gillam,
Howard Shelley, Jane Glover, Michael
Collins and Nicola Benedetti, with
recitals from pianist Melvyn Tan,
soprano Christina Johnston, baritone
Roderick Williams and guitarist Craig
Ogden among others. There was also a
freshly-minted version of The Carnival of
the Animals (with Joanna Lumley
narrating). Viewing figures are still on
the increase, but to date ‘At Home with
LMP’ content has racked up 75,000
views on social media.
BIRMINGHAM OPERA COMPANY
Birmingham Opera Company will
share some of their ground-breaking and
acclaimed work online in the coming
months. The organisation, renowned for
its radical, bold and immersive
productions that put the audience at the
very heart of the action, will share their
2015 production of Tippett’s
The Ice Break on OperaVision (from
30 June); their 2012 production of
Stockhausen’s Mittwoch Aus Licht
/Wednesday from Light on their own
website and as part of Après Demain
Festival curated by Ruth Mackenzie
(from 4 July); and their 2009 production
of Verdi’s Othello on BBC iPlayer as part
of the BBC’s Culture in Quarantine
season (from 19 June).
Photo: Helen Maybanks.
For both The Ice Break and Mittwoch
Aus Licht there will be additional live
Q&A’s on the work, for the former with
Birmingham Opera Company Artistic
Director Graham Vick, Mezzo-Soprano
Chrystal E Williams and Artistic
Associate Reisz Amos. In the same
period Deutsche Oper will perform
Graham Vick and Jonathan Dove’s
version of Das Rheingold in a carpark in
Berlin, which sold out in 12 minutes,
and began performances on 12 June.
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SIX – FIRST WEST END MUSICAL
TO PERFORM AFTER LOCKDOWN
Electrifying musical phenomenon SIX
by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will
become the first West End musical to
resume performances across the UK
from early August with Utilita Live From
The Drive-In. Producers Kenny Wax,
Wendy & Andy Barnes and George Stiles
have announced that SIX will play at
12 open air drive-in concert venues in
London and other UK cities from Bristol
to Edinburgh as part of Live Nation
Entertainment’s Utilita Live From The
Drive-In summer season.
Designed to comply with all official
guidelines, Utilita Live From The
Drive-In will deliver the UK’s premier
drive-in experience, boasting concert
quality sound from a live stage with a
full state of the art sound system,
lighting rig and high definition LED
screens, creating an arena or stadium
concert feel in a safe Drive-In setting.
SIX, voted Musical of the Decade by
Whatsonstage, will perform an 8-show
week in each venue with customers
arriving by car but able to step outside,
picnic and party while they watch the
festival-style live stage show from their
own dedicated area next to their vehicle.
Producer Kenny Wax said: ‘We are
delighted that SIX will spearhead the
reopening of one of London and the
UK’s most popular shows. With the
industry in crisis, theatres struggling
and some even going out of business,
this drive-in event offers hope for the
Photo: Johan Persson
future and equally importantly, jobs for
about 50 of our company including cast,
musicians, stage managers, technicians
and freelancers. We are using both our
West End and UK touring casts, rehearsing
and touring them in a bubble and having
them work in teams of 6 (fortunate for us)
as per the government guidance.’
Thousands of SIX fans were left
bitterly disappointed when sold out runs
at the Arts Theatre in London as well as
up and down the country on the UK Tour
were cancelled.
SIX was nominated for five Olivier
Awards including Best New Musical,
won the WOS award for Best Musical
2020, performed on the results show of
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and in front of
thousands at West End Live.
From Tudor Queens to Pop
Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII
take to the mic in SIX to tell their tales,
remixing 500 years of historical
heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration
of 21st century girl power. These Queens
may have green sleeves but their lipstick
is rebellious red.
Tickets go on sale on 3 July.
BARBICAN ANNOUNCES
RE-OPENING IN JULY
The Barbican will re-open its Art
Gallery and Conservatory on Monday
13 July followed by The Curve on
Tuesday 11 August. In line with
government guidelines, new safety
measures will be in place including
operating at reduced capacity, timed
entry slots to ensure a safe flow of
visitors through the space, and tickets
needing to be booked online in advance
of a visit.
The reopening programme includes
critically acclaimed exhibition
Masculinities: Liberation through
Photography; epic new installation
A Countervailing Theory by artist Toyin
Ojih Odutola; and the chance to explore
the Barbican Conservatory.
The Barbican’s restaurants, bars,
cafes, main shop and cloakroom
facilities will remain closed during this
phase but there will be takeaway
refreshments and a pop-up Art Gallery
shop on the Conservatory Terrace on
Level 4, as well as toilet facilities
available. Detailed visitor information is
available at www.barbican.org.uk
PHOENIX GROUP SUPPORTS
LONDON CHARITIES
Phoenix Group is increasing its
support to charities in London by
donating £20,000 to St Mungo’s, who
work to prevent homelessness and
support people in their recovery. This is
part of a UK-wide package of community
aid from Phoenix in response to the
virus. The Trussell Trust, which supports
a network of food banks across the UK
will also receive £50,000.
This follows news last month that
Phoenix was donating £50,000 to its
existing charity partner London’s Air
Ambulance Charity, who deliver an
advanced trauma team to critically
injured people in London, performing
life-savings procedures on-scene that
are usually done in the emergency
department, and extending its
partnership to the end of 2020.
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RUN URBAN LONDON
Whether you’re a born and bred
Londoner or a visitor to the City, there are
almost certainly hidden gems which
you’ve yet to discover. Many people use
running as a way to explore a large city,
and very often happen upon an amazing
building, or a beautiful monument which
is slightly off the beaten track. Whether it’s
a 5km circuit or a marathon distance,
there are many places waiting to be
discovered. Here are some of the routes
which will take you to those urban places
you might otherwise not have found.
GREENWICH
Greenwich is home to the start line of
the Virgin Money London Marathon
each year, and although it may have
been a bit quieter this year, the park is
worth exploring. The oldest of the Royal
Parks, it is also home to the Greenwich
Meridian and a short run/walk from the
Cutty Sark. The circumference is 2 miles
– a full loop of the park may make up
part of a long run perhaps, but it’s easy
to put together some nice loops to make
up the miles if you would rather stay in
the park itself. Be prepared for some of
the large hills, but the reward at the top
is a panoramic view of the City, perfect
for a post-run picnic.
HACKNEY WICK AND OLD FORD
Many joggers will be familiar with the
central part of Regent’s Canal, but stop
before they reach the cool urban
paradise which is Hackney Wick.
Adjacent to the Olympic Park (access is
easy from Stratford), the canal takes in
some of the best street art in London.
The colourful narrow boats make for a
picturesque run, and there are plenty of
take-away coffee stops if you’re looking
for your post-exercise treat. Once you’ve
left Hackney Wick, the canal soon meets
Victoria Park, where it starts to get much
busier. However, the park boasts two
cafes as well as some circular, flat
running routes – perfect if you’re trying
to beat your PB.
BRICK LANE AND SPITALFIELDS
Brick Lane is a good place to start if
you’re interested in seeing some of
London’s famous Street Art, but it’s best
to run early in the morning to avoid the
crowds. Well known as the heart of the
East End, the name derives from brick
and tile manufacture which started in the
15th century. The street is full of
character, and its many different
architectural styles tell the story of its
evolution from the 15th century to the
present day. From Brick Lane, it’s easy to
drop into the Truman Brewery, where
there are street art pieces from some of
the most famous artists including Vhils,
Shepard Fairey and Banksy. Pedley
Street runs from Brick Lane through
Allen Gardens, under the railway bridge
and along the side of the former
Nomadic Community Gardens. The art in
this area is ever changing, but is usually
of good quality.
EPPING FOREST
Epping Forest is just on the outskirts
of London, and could provide some
respite from the hustle and bustle of the
City. Epping Forest has over 20 miles of
surfaced trails and around 6,000 acres
of forest to explore on foot. Whether it’s
a quiet lakeside stroll or a long run
through the trees, the Forest is a perfect
place for both walking and running. It is
open access, which means that you can
either follow one of the nine waymarked
trails or the other paths, or venture off
the beaten track and cut across country
to discover hidden delights. It
encompasses a wonderful variety of
terrain from the flat open grassland
areas of Leyton Flats and Wanstead Flats
to the particularly steep, hilly and
densely wooded sections like High
Beach and Great Monk Wood.
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HAMPSTEAD HEATH
Hampstead Heath is the place to be if
you’re practicing hill sprints, or just
fancy a bit of a challenge. The Heath is
hilly, but in return for your efforts there
are some wonderful views. There is a
6-mile circuit which is well known, and
covers most of the park. There is also a
1.5-mile loop around Parliament Hill
which is a nice add on if you want to
increase distance. There are also a
number of independent coffee shops and
bakeries nearby on Hampstead High
Street, and some of the best shopping in
London, too.
CANYON 30 DAY CYCLING
CHALLENGE
Whether it’s avoiding the traffic on the
daily commute, long weekend road rides
or hitting the local mountain bike trails,
Canyon, a company which produces
some of the best road and mountain
bikes, has set the 30 day challenge to see
how many miles you can complete and
forego the car or public transport. Canyon
are asking people to turn to the bike as
much as possible, in an effort to be
healthy and kind to the environment.
Using a 5 mile commute as an example,
Canyon have shown that cyclists could
save as much as £500 a year in cutting
fuel costs alone. Avoiding the car and
public transport is environmentally
friendly, reducing CO2 emissions.
www.strava.com/clubs/canyon30
BODY BATTERY FROM GARMIN
Garmin, the producers of GPS
multisport watches, have introduced
their newest feature, Body Battery.
Body Battery uses a combination of
Heart Rate Variability, stress, and activity
to estimate the user’s energy reserves
throughout the day. It records and
displays a number from 1-100 which
represents the individual’s energy level.
The higher the number, the more
energy the user should have to complete
tasks and activities. A lower number may
indicate it is time to conserve energy.
The unique aspect of Body Battery is that
it is a cumulative metric that builds a
picture of a user’s energy over hours and
days. The Body Battery can be used to
help manage an athlete’s day. When the
number is high, it should mean you
have enough energy for a workout or
exercise. Conversely, when the value is
low, it may be a good idea to conserve
and rest.
It can also be used to learn how the
body reacts to various situations and
stimuli. For example, if the Body Battery
shows a low number in the morning,
you may be able to look at the past few
days of cumulative measurements to
identify what may have been the cause.
Body Battery is most effective when
used alongside one of the watches from
the Garmin range. To find the right
product for you, visit www.garmin.com
READY BY ADIDAS
READY is a new multi-sport
collection from adidas, that uses
responsive fabrics and intuitive design
to help athletes perform, whatever the
weather. With a global increase in
outdoor sports and training, READY
enables athletes of all abilities to train
without the distraction of competing with
the elements.
The apparel uses a smart layering
system that allows athletes to build
modular sports outfits that address
seasonal needs, selecting different
pieces that can be worn together without
bulking at the seams and which allow for
maximum movement, comfort and
ventilation.
Designed for multiple forms of
movement, READY combines the latest
advances in adidas’ performance
apparel, bringing together design teams
across every sports category. From
running and training shorts and t-shirts
to performance hoodies and jackets, the
collection features technology systems
to support athlete performance in intense
conditions.
Key pieces have been made using
adidas’ latest body mapping technology
to ensure precise placement of
ventilations zones that keep the body
cool when the heat rises, and hybrid
textiles including Aqua-X Yarns draw
sweat away from the body and enhance
the body’s own cooling process.
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Antonio Joli (Modena 1700 - Naples 1777) Rome, View of the Colosseum and the
Arch of Constantine c. 1750 Oil on canvas 38.8 x 72.2 cm/15.27 x 28.4 inch
LONDON ART WEEK SUMMER
DIGITAL EVENT
The innovative digital presentation of
London Art Week Summer 2020, taking
place from 3-10 July, welcomes
numerous new faces alongside familiar
participants that have supported the
event for many years. Some 50
exhibitors have been confirmed to date.
International newcomers include
Galerie Canesso and Jacques
Leegenhoek from Paris, Nicolás Cortés
Gallery of Madrid, Daxer & Marschall
and Arnoldi-Livie of Munich and, from
Italy, dealers such as Walter Padovani of
Milan with sculpture, Antichità Alberto
Di Castro Srl of Rome with works of art,
Bottegantica of Bologna with Italian art
and Enrico Ceci Cornici Antiche of
Modena with fine antique frames.
From the USA come new participants
Jill Newhouse Gallery and Mireille
Mosler. Among new London-based
dealers taking part in London Art Week
this summer is Stuart Lochhead
Sculpture, Osborne Samuel Ltd, Panter
& Hall, Benjamin Proust Fine Art Ltd,
and Offer Waterman. Sladmore Gallery
and Philip Mould & Company return
after a few years. Works for sale span
5000 years of art, from ancient Egypt to
Modern British, with an emphasis on
Old and Modern Masters, offered by the
world’s most respected fine art galleries.
In response to the global situation,
London Art Week has created a new
online space for dealers to work
together, preserving the collegiate nature
of the event which embraces auction
houses and which is supported by
museum partners and art world
sponsors. A major feature is a new
series of mixed, curated Viewing Rooms
where works from a cross-section of
participants will be shown side by side,
a new way for dealers to be discovered
by a world-wide audience. The Viewing
Rooms go live from 3-10 July.
Dealer pages on the London Art Week
website will house up to 25 works per
gallery, and there is provision in LAW
DIGITAL for supporting material such as
videos, film clips, essays and exhibition
catalogues. A comprehensive digital
catalogue will accompany London Art
Week Summer. Visit the website at
www.londonartweek.co.uk for further
information.
RAF MUSEUM AT COSFORD AND
LONDON REOPEN
Following recent advice from the
Government and Public Health England,
the RAF Museum is re-opening its doors
to visitors. With the health and safety of
visitors and colleagues in mind, the
Museum will now be asking visitors to
pre-book their arrival time at
www.rafmuseum.org. While still offering
free entry to all, the new timed ticket
approach will guarantee the space
needed for a safe an enjoyable day out.
The Museum has been working hard
behind the scenes to prepare new social
distancing measures in preparation for
re-opening, a one-way visitor flow and a
limit of the number of people in each
building will be in place. Hand sanitiser
will be available at the entrance to each
hangar and throughout each building.
Hand washing facilities are also
available in all Museum buildings.
The RAF Museum is unique in terms
of size, it offers wide open spaces – both
inside and out, and a range of exhibits
that will engage the whole family. Both
sites have large green spaces, ideal for
a summer picnic.
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Photo: Carolin Thiersch.
PANDORA ART SERVICES –
LIVING THE DREAM
While the summer is here, thoughts
will turn longingly to postponed holidays
and perhaps the secluded luxury of a
private yacht. Pandora Mather-Lees is an
art historian with over 20 years’
experience in the commercial art market
counting galleries, museums, auctions
houses, art-related platforms and a range
of professional art organisations among
previous clients. Delivered globally
through the superyacht professional
organisations, Pandora Art Services offers
specialist training and development in
yachting and villas.
This autumn, on two weekends in
Central London, Pandora is offering ‘The
Artworld Revealed’, an intensive, fun and
action packed course which provides
delegates with a practical understanding
of the art world, how to study art, the care
of art and some of the hazards that can be
encountered. You will learn the
importance of art in society, the art
market, art history basics and the nature
of the art owner and art collector. The
course is unique in that it combines an
understanding of moving, packing and
storing, insurance hazards, how not to
clean or hang art and materials and media
encountered. It has been likened to a
weekend MBA in the art world and will
give you everything you need to get a
good grounding in all things art related.
While some of life’s pleasures are
temporarily suspended, this is for
anyone wanting to learn more about how
the art world operates on a practical
level and the basics of art history,
particularly art collectors with little
understanding of the art market, a great
precursor to someone wanting to study
art history or to start buying art, who
needs an intensive and rapid way to get
up to speed. It will be especially helpful
for people working for art collectors who
may be nervous about taking instructions
or who would like to get a top EA position
and need that extra qualification to help
them on their way.
The content includes: Art in our
society and the importance of art around
us; The art market – an overview; Art
History overview of key aspects; Art
vocabulary – debunking some special
terms; Understanding the movements in
art history; The historiography of a
painting; Iconography - connoisseurship
– semiotics; Fakes and forgeries; Art
forensics; Materials and types of media
encountered; Moving and handling art –
logistics and Insurance; and CITES
national treasure laws and other export
risks when handling art. At the end of
the day, there will be a visit to a top
artist’s studio in London to see first
hand how an artist works with friendly
drinks included.
Arrangements have been made to teach
the course safely with limited numbers, on
two consecutive Saturdays in October.
One-to-one training with modules tailored
to individual needs can also be arranged.
The full course is £295 per day which
includes teaching, refreshments, glass of
champagne, studio visit and literature. For
further information, contact Pandora
Mather-Lees, Superyacht Art Consultant,
telephone 07460 352939 or visit
www.artonsuperyachts.com
50m Tankoa S501 Hybrid at 2019 Monaco Yacht Show.
Luna B, Courtesy of KK Superyachts.
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DINERS RETURN TO LONDON
This Is London is continuing its
coverage of Life After Lockdown. Here
are further highlights of some of
London’s most exciting restaurants and
bars that have been given permission to
reopen their doors for the first time in
over three months.
AYLLU
Launched in March 2020, Ayllu is a
Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant
situated in heart of Paddington Central.
Inspired by Peruvian traditions around
the Ayllu community the restaurant pairs
Peruvians flavours with Japanese
influence. This new and inspired menu is
an exciting, unique marriage of traditional
flavours and influences. They have a
fantastic selection of sushi, ceviches, and
some Ayllu classics inclusing dishes
such as Smoked Octopus Tiradito, Lamb
chops and lomo saltado, a traditional
sautéed flat iron steak dish.
Having put their menu on delivery
during lockdown, they are now open to
the public, offering 25% off for prebooked
tables of up to four people
throughout the month of July. Ayllu will
be open from Monday to Sunday.
ayllu.co.uk
THE CORAL ROOM AT THE
BLOOMSBURY
Now open to the public again, The
Coral Room is a magnificent double
heighted all day bar and restaurant
located at the front of The Bloomsbury
hotel. They offer a range of delicious
food options, English sparkling wines
and a unique cocktail menu that takes
influence from the English countryside.
The Sip of England menu whisks
patrons away to the moors, meadows,
seas and spires of the Great British
outdoors, with each cocktail using
ingredients local to the area they are
inspired by. Guests can also enjoy
healthy plates, delicious bar snacks and
regular live jazz sessions.
Mindful of the original Lutyens
design and the building’s listed status,
the space was sensitively reimagined in
The Bloomsbury refurbishment in 2017.
The original panelled walls have been
retained and given a high gloss lacquer
finish in vivid coral.
A striking feature of the new interior is
the five bespoke Murano glass
chandeliers which have been specially
created for the space. British illustrator
Luke Edward Hall was commissioned by
the hotel’s owner to create 36 original
pieces of art inspired by the surrounding
Bloomsbury area and the architecture of
Lutyens. The bar itself features a
Calacatta marble top with a high gloss
moulded timber front, and the back bar
is complete with an antique mirror and
brass detailing, to reflect the iconic
heritage of the hotel and building. Head
to their website for bookings:
thecoralroom.co.uk/
KANISHKA
Atul Kochhar’s KANISHKA in Maddox
Street W1 reopened on 4 July with a
stunning seasonal menu using top British
produce, and a new pavement bar.
The dishes reflect the compelling
flavours associated with Atul’s approach
to Indian cuisine. This includes Lake
District lamb patties, New Forest venison
and Kentish goat; Vegetarians and vegans
can enjoy King Edward Potato cake with
summer truffles, and there’s a great
choice of Gangtok Momos. There will
also be a new outside bar offering Cobra
beer, wines and spritzes, open from
Thursday – Saturday, 5pm until late. The
restaurant will be reducing its days of
trading to Wednesday – Sunday for
lunch and dinner.
kanishkarestaurant.co.uk
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JOE ALLEN LAUNCHES A SERIES OF
VIRTUAL CABARET EVENINGS
On Saturday 4 July, Joe Allen, the
New York brasserie and West End
restaurant, launched their first virtual
cabaret evening with a host of well
known guests and musical performances
streamed live into homes worldwide to
raise money for those in crisis in
London’s Theatreland.
As a pillar of the theatre community in
London for over four decades, the Covent
Garden stalwart has teamed up with
Acting for Others, a charity that provides
financial and emotional support to all
theatre workers in times of need through
the 14 member charities. Having
provided solace and sustenance to theatre
lovers, actors and beyond for many years,
Joe Allen now need a helping hand to
ensure that they are able to reopen.
Bringing Broadway to bedrooms for
an evening of celebration, La Voix
compèred the night, known for her
raucous comedy and impressions,
steering from act to act. In true Joe Allen
style, viewers were invited to descend
into a restaurant that came to life in front
of their eyes and recreated the longed for
dining experience with a twist. As the
camera swept through the red velvet
curtains and across the wooden floors,
the famed posters that line the walls of
the much loved restaurant lit up as
familiar faces performed.
To kick off the night, a drinks order
was taken, but here, viewers were
encouraged to create their own Joe Allen
cocktail, having been sent a list of
ingredients prior, during a masterclass
where lead bartender Alex Barbu was
shaking up their signature tipple,
enabling them to sip along for the
duration of the show.
Reminiscent of Sunday Night at the
London Palladium, there were a host of
varied acts, not least a sketch by
Britain’s Got Talent finalist, the comedy
writer and ventriloquist, Steve Hewlett.
The evening also included seasoned
actors Patricia Hodge and Sir Derek
Jacobi and singer Gary Wilmot alongside
West End stars past and present, lending
their voices to the cause as they belted
out famous melodies from the most
popular musicals from award winning
Company to Guys and Dolls, and perhaps
a request or two.
‘Joe Allen has been a long-standing
part of the theatrical community and it is
a pleasure for us to be involved and we
thank them for their support for Acting for
Others. The funds raised will make a
difference to the many beneficiaries of our
fourteen member charities,’ says Acting
for Others co-chair Stephen Waley
Cohen.
‘The West End has been particularly
devastated by the pandemic and without
this support, Joe Allen may not be able to
reopen, as such we wanted to use this
time to shine a light on ourselves and
also others in need in the theatre industry
through Acting for Others. Broadway is in
our blood and we have always been a
home away from home for actors so we
hope that this show will unite our
community and loyal guests for an
evening of fun, laughter and merriment
during these troubled times! We can’t wait
to stand shoulder to sequinned shoulder
with our beloved theatrical family, the
show must go on!’ says General Manager
Cathy Winn.
The show can still be viewed on
youtube, head to their Instagram to get
access to the link plus lots more great
content:@joeallenlondon
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WORLD PREMIERE OF SLEEPLESS
AT TROUBADOUR WEMBLEY PARK
Sleepless, the musical romance
based on the original screen
play Sleepless in Seattle, will premiere
at the Troubadour Wembley Park
Theatre, from 1 September, with
previews from 25 August. The limited
season will run until 27 September,
observing government advice.
Sleepless is a new musical which will
star Jay McGuiness as Sam and
Kimberley Walsh as Annie, and will
feature a 12-piece jazz orchestra.
Michael Rose, producer of Sleepless,
on behalf of Encore Theatre Productions,
said: ‘Our story in Sleepless deals with
mending something that is broken – it’s
about putting a family back together after
a loss – and we feel it’s time to do
exactly that – it’s time to start the healing
process – that’s part of what we do in
Theatre.’
The show tells the heart-warming tale
of Sam, who moves to Seattle with his
ten year-old son, Jonah, following the
tragic death of his wife. When Jonah
phones a radio show, Sam is forced to
talk about his broken heart and sleepless
nights live on air, and he suddenly finds
himself one of the most sought after
single men in America and a great news
story for feisty journalist Annie on the
opposite side of the country. Can Jonah
bring the two together on the top deck of
the Empire State Building? A fresh and
lively book alongside a brand-new
musical score bring this timeless of
romantic comedies to life on stage.
The world premiere of Sleepless will
be presented by Michael Rose, Encore
Theatre Productions Ltd, David Shor and
Marc Toberoff. The General Manager will
be David Pearson.
HACKNEY EMPIRE CROWD-
FUNDING CAMPAIGN
Olivier award-winning actor and
Hackney Empire Patron Clive Rowe has
launched a crowdfunding campaign to
help Hackney Empire rebuild its
reputation as one of the UK’s most
beautiful and best-loved venues.
Clive has starred in over 14 of
Hackney Empire’s legendary pantomimes
and said the Grade II* listed theatre
‘must continue’.
For over a century, Hackney Empire
has been an iconic venue for the
performing arts, home to generations of
artists, audiences and community
participants who come to see a rich
variety of music, comedy, opera and
theatre, as well as work by young and
emerging artists for which the venue
provides a vital platform.
Hackney Empire's pantomime is one
of the UK's best and best-loved,
attracting audiences of over 50,000
annually. Further information from the
website at hackneyempire.co.uk
DA VINCI CODE STAGE PREMIERE
The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown’s
blockbuster novel that captivated the
world, is to become an epic stage
thriller. It will make its World Premiere at
the Churchill Theatre on 3 April, 2021.
The curator of the Louvre has been
brutally murdered, and alongside his
body are a series of baffling codes.
Follow the pulse-racing journey as
Professor Robert Langdon and fellow
cryptologist Sophie Neveu attempt to
solve the riddles, leading to the works of
Leonardo Da Vinci and beyond, deep
into the vault of history. In a breathless
race through the streets of Europe,
Langdon and Neveu must decipher the
labyrinthine code before a shocking
historical secret is lost forever.
Based on the best-selling novel of this
century, with over 100 million copies
sold, the secrets of The Da Vinci Code will
be revealed in the stage adaptation of the
international phenomenon and uncover
the truth in the greatest thriller of the past
2,000 years.
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‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers
By Emily Dickinson
‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.