Cultural Picks-this Weekend
Choices, choices...
Watch Beyonce at O2 live or demo chefs at Southbank's Real Food.
Festival it at Alexandra Palace with ATP or at Sadler Well's hip hop extravaganza.
Laugh at Almodovar's new film, "I'm So Excited," or cry at National Theatre's "Othello" and Riverside Studio's "Mies Julie."
Just chill out at KXFS's 60s-style outdoor cinema, or by the poolside of Brockwell's Modern Design fair.
Experience now: Beyonce
Believe it or not, its still not too late to be blown away by Queen B live, at the start of her Mrs Carter Show World Tour.
Hot on the heels of her scintillating swimswear shoot for H& M, she proves that girls really do run the world, as her new show includes a breathless amount of outfit changes--chanelling Cleopatra to Marie Antoinette--as well as new material, like Grown Woman.
Just in case you can’t make it this weekend, you can still book for Bey´s return to London in June for Gucci´s Chime for Change concert and V Festival in August.
May 3rd-5th.
O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX
See Now: Mies Julie
If you must see first-class, sexy drama this weekend, this is for you.
Following sold-out shows at Edinburgh Festival, this multi-award winning remake of Strindberg’s classic smolders in post-apartheid South Africa.
Directed and written by internationally Yael Farber, the sexual and political power struggles between a black farm labourer and his white master’s daughter prove deadly, and terrifyingly familiar.
Until 19th May.
Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W69RL
Watch now: Breakin’ Convention
Hosted and curated by Jonzi D, the tenth anniversary of Sadler Well’s 3-day international hip hop dance bonanza features performance highlights from past festivals, plus popular workshops, DJs, freestyle foyer sessions, and live aerosol art.
Check out some of the best poppers, lockers, and house dancers on the planet.
4th-6th May.
Sadler’s Wells, Rosebury Avenue, London, EC1R
Eat now: Real Food Festival
Pinching pennies, but want to enjoy the finer tings in life?
Make your way asap to Southbank, where you can munch your way around the world in one weekend, savoring restaurant-quality food at street stall prices to live music.
As great food is made from great natural ingredients, Raymond Blanc, director and founder of Brasserie Blanc, kicks off demos showcasing some of the nation’s most respected chefs in action.
As it turns out, you really are what you eat.
Free. 3rd - 6th May 2013
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road and Queens Walk, London, SE1 8XX
See now: NEW ORDER: British Art Today
View the diverse, game-changing works from some of the most talented young artists living in the UK today, picked up personally by Mr. Saatchi himself.
National identity is playfully explored, from Dominic from Luton’s dress-up as Margaret Thatcher to Charlie Billingham’s Warhol-like series of Regency bums, breeches, and wigs.
Not to be missed, for those curious about the next generation’s rising stars.
Free. Until September 29th.
Saatchi Gallery, Duke Of York's HQ, King's Road, London, SW3 4RY
Book now: Othello
Chances are, you’ve already heard the tale of ill-fated lovers Desdemona and Othello.
But you’ve probably never seen the Bard’s emotionally explosive tragedy brought to life by one of the greatest theatre companies in the world.
Now’s your chance: with the earliest available shows in July, don’t miss National Theatre’s authoritative version of Othello, starring Adrian Lester and Rory Kinnear.
Until August 18th.
National Theatre, Olivier Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
Go now: ATPs Ill Be Your Mirror Festival
Curated by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (who are also performing), this years line-up promises to be nothing short of spectacular, including The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The Locust, Black Li
Go now: Brockwell Lido Modern Movement Design Fair
Celebrating 20th century design, the Art Deco backdrop is the perfect place for this free event, where you can browse a stunning range of classic vintage furniture, clothes, jewe
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