Shoreditch Area Guide

Hectic Blues Punk with a live show so chaotic it will leave you with horrific injuries. For fans of being happy, achieving your dreams and not dying.

Liverpool's, The Snail Marys head to London for the first time and it's going to be a memorable occasion. The buzz around the band has been growing in their region and we're thrilled to be hosting this first London show at Strongroom. The brilliant Sofa Simulator will be joining, with another to be confirmed. Free entry to welcome in the new year! Presented by Bark. This is an 18+ event. This venue has a strict No ID, No entry Policy. Physical government photo ID required, we do not accept photos or copies of ID’s.

One of the most remarkable artists of her generation, Evelyn De Morgan, is returning to Guildhall Art Gallery this year in a major exhibition that premieres two newly restored artworks. In collaboration with the De Morgan Foundation, Guildhall Art Gallery will present ‘Evelyn De Morgan: The Modern Painter in Victorian London’, from 4 April 2025 to celebrate the work of an extraordinary artist who flew in the face of convention. While exhibiting her paintings in London, a selection of Evelyn De Morgan’s work was included in a ‘Collection of the British School who Have Flourished during Her Majesty's reign’ at Guildhall Art Gallery in 1897. More recently, one of her paintings was featured in the gallery’s ‘Enchanted Interior’ exhibition in 2020. Evelyn De Morgan’s richly coloured canvases, featuring beautifully draped figures laden with messages of feminism, spirituality, and the rejection of war and material wealth, won her many high-profile admirers, including Oscar Wilde, Sir Charles Dilke MP, and the Pre-Raphaelite painter, William Holman Hunt.

The Comedy Hump brings the biggest stand-up stars and the best new acts together for one brilliant night of anarchic fun. New material, old material, material that is made up on the spot - you'll see it all at the Comedy Hump. The Line-upThe Comedy Hump is hosted by Clint Edwards, a stand-up comedian and writer, who regularly co-presents the Rhod Gilbert show on BBC Radio Wales. Writing credits include Never Mind The Buzzcocks and The Apprentice: You're Fired for BBC Two, plus The News Quiz and The Now Show for BBC Radio 4. Previous acts at The Comedy HumpRhod GilbertRachel ParrisAngela BarnesEllie TaylorIvo GrahamRhys JamesStephen BaileyEd Gamble… and many more. You never know who you're going to see!Tickets are free with a bucket collection at the end.

The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups - A DANCE WITH THE MINOTAUR’S SISTER Performance storytelling by Steph Brittain A King breaks a promise. A Queen takes passion in hand. A Prince becomes a feared prisoner. And Ariadne dances. Storyteller Steph Brittain unravels a web of love, loss, betrayal, and bees - tracing the footsteps of Ariadne to a place before the maze and before the thread. From a forest dance floor to the labyrinth’s dark passages, and beneath the starry skies of Naxos, A Dance with the Minotaur’s Sister weaves an intricate tapestry of strength, courage, and desire - a story as old as myth, told with the living pulse of now. Tipping ancient Greek mythology into a new perspective, this is a story of a bull, a boy, his sister, a labyrinth and what happens when the hero leaves. Ariadne is waiting - pulsing with joy and fire. Come and join the dance... Running time: Approx 70 minutes, no interval Contains references to sex, threat and violence, contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor Presented by Folklore Hoxton. This is an 18+ event

Opal Ocean is an Australian acoustic duo redefining what two guitars can do. Blending elements of flamenco, rock, and progressive music, Alex Champ and Nadav Tabak craft a sound that’s both technically impressive and deeply expressive. Their breakout single, J.A.M., resonated across the globe, quickly gaining millions of views and establishing their unique voice in the instrumental music scene. Since then, they’ve continued to evolve, building a loyal international following through dynamic live performances and genre-blending compositions. From intimate venues to major festivals, Opal Ocean has taken their music to audiences around the world, touring across Australia, Europe, Canada, and beyond. Along the way, they’ve shared stages with renowned artists, collaborated with industry icons like Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater, and released a series of albums and EPs that highlight their musical range and creative depth. Whether in the studio or on stage, Opal Ocean delivers an immersive experience-rhythmic, melodic, and full of energy. With new music in the works and a growing global presence, Alex and Nadav continue to push the boundaries of acoustic sound while staying true to their roots. Presented by Colours. This is an 18+ event