West Kilburn Area Guide

Get Ready for a Christmas Special night of laughs, London! Portobello's hottest new comedy club is bringing you something extra special with a festive line-up of the freshest and funniest talent around. Expect big laughs, unexpected moments, and jokes so sharp they'll have you snorting with laughter. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is the night you won't want to miss. Grab a drink, order some food, take in the music, kick back and enjoy a comedy experience that'll leave you in stitches-all happening right here in the heart of West London! Doors Open at 19:00 Show starts at 20:00 Sharp Please Arrive Early Lets introduce the Comedians who will have you in fits of laughter! ️ QUINCY (your host) Award-winning comedian, Quincy, is a huge personality he is regarded as one of the best of a new wave of Comic's to come out of the UK, with a regular turnover of material and a stage presence second to none - that has put him among the most well respected Comics on the scene. Quincy is a stand-up, presenter, writer, actor, and host with appearances on Comedy Central's Comedy Blue, MTV's Comedy Funhouse, and BBC Radio 4 Extra's Comedy On The Boat. His live comedy work regularly takes him as far afield as Dubai, Mumbai, and Singapore. He has written and performed two narrative comedy hours in Edinburgh and as well as performing comedy at all the major UK comedy clubs, Quincy tours in large-scale venues in sketch shows, and mixed bill comedy line-ups. He supported Gina Yashere and currently has a sitcom and comedy drama in development. Awards include: Black Entertainment Comedy Award 2005, WinnerBBC New Comedy Awards 2002, FinalistGagging For It 2000, FinalistLeicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2000 Runner up. ️ RUDI LICKWOOD Black Comedy Award nominee Rudi Lickwood exploded onto the stand up comedy circuit with some of the sharpest one-liners in the business. Although he started as an Eddie Murphy impersonator, he has since become a stand up comedian with a highly successful and long established career. His stand up accomplishments include being in the Black 100+ awards for the greatest Black British Achievers and picking up a Black Entertainment Comedy Award for outstanding contribution to comedy. Rudi performs at all the major comedy clubs across the UK and has performed at the Glastonbury and Reading festivals. His TV appearances include The Stand Up Show (ITV), Show me the Funny (ITV), Comic Relief (BBC One), Funny Business (BBC Two) and The Real McCoy (BBC Two). ️ OLIVER MOORE A 22 year old politics student at Kings College London delivers his sharp, witty original and fresh routine. ️ SELAM AMARE Selam Amare, an Ethiopian comedian and part of the No Direction Home comedy collective, is known for her sharp humor and fresh perspective on life in the UK, drawing from her experiences as a refugee and migrant. Selam was awarded the winning spot at TimeOut x Nandos Extra Hot Comedy Club Competition 2025 with Munya Chawawa, and placed as a finalist in the Newcomer LoungesTV 2025 with Omid Djalili. ️ ISRAEL MARTIN A 27 year old actor & comedian who is also a social media content creator from east London has won a couple of local competitions. He has been doing comedy for 2 years but only starting to get fully active on stage recently so expect raw unfiltered stories garnered from lifes experiences. Music on the night by - A:DRE A west London native A:DRE has the perfect selection and blend to keep the vibes alive! This line up is hand picked to give you a night of laughter and jokes and have you craving for the next instalment! Comedy in the heart of West London on the last Sunday of every month!

The Museum of Brands, in partnership with Anderson Entertainment, is proud to present our latest exhibition celebrating the landmark anniversaries of Gerry Anderson’s groundbreaking series Thunderbirds (first broadcast in 1965) and Space: 1999 (first premiered in 1975). The captivating displays pay tribute to Anderson’s lasting legacy through an exceptional array of toys, games, and memorabilia that have inspired generations of fans. Opening on 13 September 2025, known as Breakaway Day for Space: 1999 enthusiasts, the exhibition offers a nostalgic journey into Anderson’s imaginative worlds. Co-curated by internationally renowned graphic designer and Thunderbirds superfan Malcolm Garrett MBE, the exhibition features over 300 meticulously curated objects from the Robert Opie collection alongside private collectors items. Many of these cherished pieces will be displayed for the very first time, showcasing treasures from Anderson’s most iconic shows including Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet, Supercar, Fireball XL5, UFO, and, Space: 1999. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to relive the sci-fi stories that shaped a generation, through the memorabilia that kept the magic alive. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment as we anticipate high demand for this special exhibition.

Love Peruvian cuisine? Can't get enough of Japanese food? Then this immersive, gastronomic experience is for you! Delight your tastebuds and enjoy the best of both worlds, with the finest dishes from both Peru and Japan, including slow-cooked beef rib, ceviche, uramaki sushi, and much more. Wash down all that deliciousness with ninety minutes of mouthwatering drinks, while you boogie to the grooviest tunes and enjoy performances from an incredible live samba show. If you want to enjoy your weekend in the relaxed, upbeat ambience of Ayllu, get your tickets now for Bottomless Asian-Fusion Dishes & Free-Flowing Drinks in London!

Cris Contini Contemporary London concludes a successful year with a solo exhibition by German artist Jens Hesse, Glitch & Glamour: Perfectly Imperfect. The show celebrates Hesse’s distinctive painterly language, where the precision of digital aesthetics meets the sensual imperfection of tactile surfaces. His works unfold in the space between these poles, translating the technical errors of our media-saturated era into gestures of painterly intimacy. A former fashion designer, Hesse approaches painting as both fabric and image. The surface — sometimes corduroy, sometimes bouclé — is never neutral; it recalls texture, touch, and wear. These tactile foundations become the site where the “glitch” appears: not as a mistake, but as a revelation. What the screen hides behind its promise of seamless perfection, Hesse reveals through brushstrokes, layering, and distortion. His portraits and figurative scenes seem at once familiar and disturbed. Pixels bleed into brush marks; compression lines cut across faces; digital interference coexists with the softness of oil and textile fibers. These works do not imitate technology — they expose its fragility. By transforming visual defects into painterly language, Hesse reclaims the human presence within the technological gaze. The exhibition’s title, Glitch & Glamour, evokes this duality. “Glamour” — the polished image, the seductive surface — meets “glitch”, the breakdown that disrupts illusion. Hesse situates beauty within the fault line between these states. In doing so, he reminds us that imperfection is not the opposite of glamour but its hidden core: the shimmer that occurs precisely when control falters. In an age obsessed with clarity, correction, and resolution, Hesse’s paintings invite us to dwell in ambiguity. They ask us to look again — not for perfection, but for presence. Within the glitch, we find the trace of the hand, the residue of the body, the persistence of the real. Perfectly imperfect.

Taste Film Presents: Beauty and the Beast An Enchanted Cinematic Dining Experience Step inside the castle this Valentine's season for a night of enchantment, romance and nostalgia as Taste Film brings Beauty and the Beast to life through a seven-course cinematic feast. Be welcomed into an intimate, candlelit dining room where the magic begins, the music swells, and the story unfolds on screen, perfectly paired with dishes inspired by the film's most iconic moments. Sip on whimsical cocktails, savour rustic French flavours, and lose yourself in a world of dark romance and timeless love.From herby Provençal popcorn, goat's cheese bon bons and French onion soup for the weary traveller, to butterscotch tavern pints, boeuf bourguignon, rose-tinted profiteroles, a shimmering cocktail, and the sweetest finale, every course tells a chapter of the tale. A romantic, limited-edition Valentine's experience. The perfect date night or girls' night. Expect stunning visuals, nostalgic music, and a story that will leave you utterly spellbound. Want to make it even more magical? Add one of our exclusive themed cocktails at the checkout!