Maida Vale and surrounding areas Area Guide

Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Bach's greatest works for cello. Featuring renowned cellist Kirsten Jensen and set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Le Strand, London, it will be a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There's a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night. About Kirsten Jenson A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, Kirsten made her solo debut playing the Schumann Cello Concerto with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra while studying with renowned soloist and pedagogue Johannes Goritzki. Since then, Kirsten has developed a busy freelance career focussed predominantly on her love of chamber music. After finishing her studies in Switzerland, Kirsten joined the Ragazze Quartet in Holland, with whom she released albums under the label Channel Classics and performed regularly on live TV, radio, and at major venues including the Royal Concertgebouw. Since returning to the UK, Kirsten was awarded Best British Cellist at the 2016 International Music Competition Grand Prize Virtuoso and has guested with numerous ensembles including the historic Allegri Quartet and the Primrose Piano Quartet, and regularly performs as a duo with celebrated pianist John Thwaites.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable candlelit concert featuring the works of Mozart and Beethoven, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta in one of London’s most breathtaking historic venues. A magical programme including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto. Performed by virtuoso pianist Simon Callaghan and the renowned Piccadilly Sinfonietta. An enchanting candlelit setting inside the beautifully ornate St James Church, Piccadilly. An intimate classical music experience brought to life by top UK talent.

1930, India. Flora Crewe, a noted Bloomsbury Group poet, undertakes a journey through India for her health. Free-spirited and without social inhibitions she unsettles most people she meets, but secretly captivates Nirad Das, a handsome Indian painter. 1980s England. Flora’s sister, Mrs Swan, is visited by an American biographer trying to uncover exactly what took place on the trip – and then Das’ son appears in her garden with a painting of Flora by his father – a nude… Satirising the self-importance of both academia and the ruling class, Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink is an evocative meditation on art and love, exploring how creativity can bridge even the most profound cultural barriers. Tom Stoppard returns to Hampstead after last year’s sell-out success of The Invention of Love. This is the first major revival of Indian Ink since 1995, when Felicity Kendal created the role of Flora Crewe. She returns to play Mrs Swan in Jonathan Kent’s new production. Jonathan Kent directs in his first collaboration with Stoppard. His Hampstead credits include House of Games, Double Feature, The Forest and Good People. CAPTIONED: Tuesday, 27th January, 7:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Saturday, 31st January, 2:30pm

Available in Spanish, English Dive into the sweet world of chocolate making in the vibrant heart of Notting Hill! Only a stone's throw from the iconic Portobello Road, this experience offers you a unique peek behind the scenes. Watch our world-class chocolatiers in action, ask all your burning questions, and see firsthand how your favorite treats are crafted. It's the perfect blend of fun and chocolatey education. Get your tickets for Make Your Own Amazing Chocolate in Notting Hill! Watch world-class chocolatiers at work in an open room setting. Stroll around the beautiful environment of Notting Hill, just minutes from Portobello Road. Create your own amazing chocolates and take them home! Bottled water to keep you hydrated throughout the workshop. Linen Apron provided to keep your clothes clean. Take home all the chocolates you craft during the session. Wheelchair users will find accessibility throughout, as all areas and surfaces are designed to be wheelchair friendly, including transportation options. For families, infants and small children can either ride in a pram or stroller or are required to sit on an adult’s lap. For those opting for public transport, options are readily available nearby, ensuring easy access to and from the location. Experience supplied by Melt Chocolates Notting Hill Black Friday.hidden-word { display: none; }

Rough Trade West is very excited to present a stripped back performance and signing from Elles Bailey. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Can't Take My Story Away' released via Cooking Vinyl. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade West on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/elles-bailey/cant-take-my-story-away Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

PHIL GOES TO TOWN Phil will be appearing at the Heath Street Baptist Church on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April He will be joined on Friday by Odette Michell and on Saturday by the Linda Moylan Band EACH NIGHT WILL BE A DIFFERENT SHOW - THERE WILL BE NO REPEAT SONGS!!!! Buy tickets for both nights and get 10 discount on the total ticket price Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west countrys award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. All are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. It is a treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit. Special guest 'Linda Moylan' will join Phil Following on from 2021s acclaimed The Merchant, Linda Moylan releases her third full album The Fool on Talking Elephant Records. The ten self and co-written songs all draw on Lindas London-Irish heritage and her life and experiences growing up in and around pre-gentrified East London. From the end-of-the-week devil-may-care of the single Irish Love Song, through the moon-in-the-gutter, kitchen sink realism of Venus In The Dirt, to the shabby lodgings of the homesick itinerant worker in Ancient Truth Linda captures the resilience of the working class, immigrant experience with the rare authenticity of someone who has lived and ultimately embraced it. The Fool sees Linda stepping up to the co-producers role, making certain that her vision for the songs is the one that she presents to the listener. Her hand-picked cast of co-producers, co-writers and musicians both old faithfuls and new collaborators always support but never overshadow the essence of the songs and Lindas room-silencing voice. The Fool is a definitive, mature and self-assured piece of work that completes Linda Moylans transition from gifted singer to fully-fledged and unique musical artist. EACH NIGHT WILL BE A DIFFERENT SHOW - THERE WILL BE NO REPEAT SONGS