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Key shattering Boogie Woogie" is how the Guardian newspaper described Ben Waters after a concert at Ronnie Scott'sknown for energetic performances and powerful renditions of early boogie-woogie and Rock n' Roll. Waters always plays music that he loves, the music of his heroes Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Amos Milburn, Little Richard, Ian Stewart and a host of other piano players. This is the music that makes him happy! This is why he dropped out of school to go on tour with Shakin Stevens. This is why he has devoted 35 years to touring the world, a devotion that's not about fame, money or popularity, just about getting the music right! Funnily enough, this nonchalance to fame and focusing on the music he loves has led Waters to work with some of the biggest names in the world. Jools Holland, Shakin Stevens, Cher, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Imelda May, Mick Hucknall, Johnny Depp and many more

A play with music by award-winning writer, Clare Norburn and BAFTA-nominated BBC director, Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskell's Wives and Daughters, Musketeers, Lewis). The very private PL Travers lives quietly in Chelsea. Out of the blue, her very own creation, Mary Poppins, suddenly appears in Travers' study, asking difficult questions Travers would rather not answer. Rather than the Banks family, Mary Poppins has come to sort out the acerbic PL Travers herself. But Travers is a force to be reckoned with too. So who will control the narrative and win the battle of wills? The fun-filled chaos is soundtracked by the kind of music PL Travers really wanted in the Mary Poppins film (Edwardian songs such as Lily of Laguna). Starring acclaimed actor Lottie Walker as PL Travers and a TBC actor-musician as Mary Poppins.

Programme: Lassus Music dei donum Bennet All creatures now Gibbons Fair is the rose Tallis O ye tender babes Weelkes As Vesta was from Latmos Hill Morley No, no Nigella Byrd Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Angus Dei from 4-part mass Byrd Laudibus in sanctis Interval Britten Dances of Gloriana Donna McKevitt Lumen Lauridsen Quando so piu lontan Lauridsen Luci serene e chiare Joanna Marsh Evening Prayer Chilcott Con amores, la mi madre Judith Weir A Wreath Event Summary: Described as phenomenal (The Times) and devastatingly beautiful (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae is one of the worlds leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its passion and precision. In this intimate consort performance, the quality of Tenebraes outstanding Associate Artists shine through in a varied programme of choral music, from renaissance masterworks by William Byrd and Thomas Tallis to works by great living composers including Judith Weir, Bob Chilcott and Morten Lauridsen. Concert Patrons: Edward & Victoria Bonham-Carter

Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 326 acres of stunning rare plants from around the world. Discover the Azalea Garden, Minka House, Bamboo Garden, and more at Kew Gardens, including the majestic 10-storey Pagoda and the Rhizotron. Immerse yourself in the tropical oasis of Temperate House, home to a stunning collection of African plants and sub-tropical trees and palms. Admission to Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket. Explore 326 acres of flora worldwide. Walk through tranquil gardens, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Guided tours available to enhance your experience. Marvel at the diverse plant collection throughout. Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children in prams/strollers. Service animals welcome. Public transport nearby. Suitable for all fitness levels. Customers under 16 need adult accompaniment. Black Friday.hidden-word { display: none; }

RollaDome All Skate is proud to launch a 6-Month Sport Sector Initiative for NEET Young Adults through the Degrees of Opportunity program funded by the Mayor of London’s Sport Career Pathway Programme! This six-month initiative offers: - 1:1 personal mentoring - Mental health and wellbeing support - Accredited qualifications - Paid placements in the sports sector Insight days with major employers Are you – or someone you work with – ready to find your path and unlock new opportunities? We’re now accepting referrals and self-signups across London. Spots are limited. Join the journey starting this May! Who it's for: NEET young people, aged 18–25, from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds across London. - Starts: 1st May 2025 - Apply now! [email protected] | 0208 838 1171 Let's rewrite the future — together

Are we making money today or what? Welcome to Jajas! This bustling Harlem braiding salon is where neighbourhood women come to have their greatest hairstyle dreams come true, all in the hands of a lively group of West African immigrant braiders. Across one hot summers day, these women experience everything in the pressure cooker of the sweltering shop: from demanding customers to secrets and lies, laughter and betrayal. But each of these women has big dreams as well, dreams which increasingly pit them against the city they call home. The UK premiere of this Tony Award-winning comedy reunites the team behind smash-hit School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play in writer Jocelyn Bioh and director Monique Touko.