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Theatre Listings THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
FILM SEASON (4-5 OCTOBER):
4 OCT WILD ROSE (15) In this film Rose-Lynn Harlan is played by BAFTA Rising Star nominee Jessie Buckley (Beast), and is bursting with raw talent, charisma and cheek. Fresh out of jail and with two young kids, all she wants is to get out of Glasgow and make it as a country singer in Nashville.
4 OCT BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (12A) This movie, set in 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher's Britain, 'Blinded By The Light' is a joyous, coming-of-age story about a teenager who learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the words and music of Bruce Springsteen.
5 OCT TOY STORY 4 (U) When Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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5 OCT YESTERDAY (12A) A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed.
6 OCT DAVID SUCHET: BEHIND THE LENS - MY LIFE IN PHOTOS One of Britain’s best-loved actors, David Suchet, talks to broadcaster Michael Buerk about his remarkable life and career from Shakespeare to Poirot.
7 OCT TO 12 OCT GASLIGHT Martin Shaw stars in a new production with a new take on the classic stage thriller which went on to be a hit movie.
13 OCT IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL Adventurer and wildlife expert journeys into unchartered territories around the world. Backshall gives an exhilarating account of the challenges faced and the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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13 OCT AN EVENING WITH LOUIS DE BERNIÈRES The global bestselling author talks about his life in books including the much-loved Captain Corelli's Mandolin, his latest work, Labels and other stories, in which he revisits characters in Corelli, and the novel, So Much Life Left Over.
15 OCT TO 19 OCT TWO TRAINS RUNNING There’s a controversial new president in the White House, and racial tensions are on the rise. It is Pittsburgh, 1969, and the regulars of Memphis Lee’s restaurant are struggling to cope with the turbulence of a rapidly changing world. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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24 OCT TO 27 OCT SIX From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration of 21st century girl power.
28 OCT TO 2 NOV A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE An earnest young American woman, a louche English lord and an innocent young chap join a house party of fin de siècle fools and grotesques. Nearby a woman lives, cradling a long-buried secret. In A Woman of No Importance, Oscar Wilde’s marriage of glittering wit and Ibsenite drama created a vivid new theatrical voice.
3 NOV AN AUDIENCE WITH JOHN HUMPHRYS Since he joined BBC Radio 4's flagship current affairs breakfast programme in 1987, John Humphrys' name has become a byword for combative interviewing. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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G Live, Guildford
5 OCT LOST VOICE GUY Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy ) - the first comedian ever to win Britain’s Got Talent – performs at G Live for the first time!
7 OCT AN EVENING WITH AGGERS & TUFFERS By popular demand, Jonathan and Phil have teamed up for a brand new show.
9 OCT FAITH: THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY A brand-new production for 2019. A celebration remembering this famous singer-songwriter.
9 OCT FERN BRADY: POWER AND CHAOS One of the UK’s hottest comedy stars. Known for being totally unique and completely fearless her new show will tackle sexuality, feminism, power, Brexit, Britishness, Scottishness and nationality all with her caustic wit, exceptional writing and electric stage craft. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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10 OCT CREATIVELY CURIOUS - POETRY AND PAINT Ever wanted to try your hand at being creative but unsure where to start? Come down to the G Live Cafe for a brand new, FREE activity session
10 OCT FRANK SKINNER: SHOWBIZ SOLD OUT!
11 OCT JOHN FINNEMORE'S FLYING VISIT Writer and star of the multi- award winning BBC Radio shows “John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme”, “Cabin Pressure” and “John Finnemore’s Double Acts” brings his new live show to the stage.
12 OCT COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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12 OCT LOS ENDOS - ULTIMATE GENESIS: SELLING LAMB BY THE POUND A set of the very best songs from Genesis’ 70’s repertoire; basing the show around Selling Lamb by the Pound with extended suites from the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway album, interspersed with other material.
14 OCT AL STEWART After touring in the USA last year with his band the Empty Pockets, Al has decided to bring this show to the UK shores.
15 OCT MIDGE URE Brought to life by Midge Ure and Band Electronica, this is the very first time in the 40 years since it was made that the Vienna album will be performed in its entirety. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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16 OCT GUILDFORD INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SEASON 2019- 2020: MOSCOW PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA One of the greatest of all Russian orchestras will be joined by the great British pianist Peter Donohoe.
16 OCT DESIREE BURCH - DESIREE'S COMING EARLY! Comedian and storyteller Desiree Burch (Netflix, Live at the Apollo, Radio 4) was born late, bloomed late, and generally has difficulty with the present moment.
17 OCT LULU - ON FIRE Lulu still has plenty to shout about as she embarks on another mammoth tour.
18 OCT DARREN HARRIOTT - GOOD HEART YUTE Learning more about himself and realising maybe he’s never actually been happy with who is, join Darren for his trademark passion and insightful wit as he tries to work himself out. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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18 OCT THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE Join the gang as they bring their chart-topping podcast to life in a multimedia extravaganza. Expect all your favourites from the show as they cast an eye over the best - and most ridiculous - moments from the footballing circus.
19 OCT LLOYD COLE - FROM RATTLESNAKES TO GUESSWORK You may remember Lloyd for his 1984 album Rattlesnakes. This show brings you right up to date from that to his newest release Guesswork.
22 OCT LISA STANSFIELD A run of dates to mark the 30th anniversary release of her debut solo album Affection.
23 OCT CHRISTOPHER CROSS Now, 30+ years after his emergence into the music business, Grammy Award-winning Cross continues his recording and performing career with a new album, Take Me As I Am. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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24 OCT RIP IT UP THE 70'S Join Olympic champion Louis Smith, Rachel Stevens, Melody Thornton and Lee Ryan for an evening of song & dance.
24 OCT ABIGOLIAH SCHAMAUN Abigoliah Schamaun grew up in the conservative Midwest of America to become an unabashedly liberal UK-based comic. Nothing is what it seems with this show.
25 OCT BOO HEWERDINE & YVONNE LYON The new recordings on Before are a perfect contrast of mood and theme to the gloriously rich, full band pop sound of 2017’s acclaimed Swimming in Mercury album.
25 OCT STEWART FRANCIS The star of Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Crackerjack embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER! THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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26 OCT ELF LYONS - LOVE SONGS TO GUINEA PIGS Following her sold out run at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2017’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee Elf Lyons and award-winning comedian hits the road with her new show Love Songs to Guinea Pigs , a surreal tale of love and loneliness.
26 OCT JOSH WIDDICOMBE: BIT MUCH... The guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world.
28 OCT UNIVERSITY CENTRE FARNBOROUGH GRADUATION Micro:Bit Coding And Programming (Half Term Workshop)
29 OCT LEARN THE BASICS OF CODING WITH THE INTELLIGENT BBC MICRO:BIT. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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30 OCT DANCE IN A DAY: GHOSTBUSTERS Half Term Workshop for ages 7 - 12.
30 OCT THEATRICAL MAKEUP: SPECIAL EFFECTS (HALF TERM WORKSHOP)
30 - 31 OCT PEPPA PIG'S BEST DAY EVER From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy. 31 OCT CREEPY COMICS (HALF TERM WORKSHOP) G Live wants you to get dressed up in your best Halloween outfits and come down to our café for loads of gruesome fun, where you’ll have the chance to win show tickets and prizes from local businesses in our ever-popular lucky dip. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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New Victoria Theatre, Woking
SUN 06 OCT ABBA MANIA A special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.
MON 07 TO 12 OCT AVENUE Q This hilarious musical is packed with a little mischief, a lot of heart & catchy songs.
TUE 15 TO 19 OCT 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical coming to you direct from London’s West End.
THU 17 OCT 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL THEATRECARD DANCE CLASS To celebrate 9 to 5 The Musical rollin’ into Woking THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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18 OCT 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL - POST SHOW PARTY Featuring The Country Chix - a modern, fun take on country music
20 OCT THE BEST OF THAT'LL BE THE DAY Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production returns
21 OCT THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY Critically-acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become one of the world’s most successful music duo.
24 TO 25 OCT ROMESH RANGANATHAN - THE CYNICS MIXTAPE SOLD OUT!
SAT 26 OCT ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS: LEE 'MEMPHIS' KING Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every show. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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SUN 27 OCT GALA SPECTACULAR SHOW Bobby Davro and special guests Gala Spectacular in aid of Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
28 TO 02 NOV THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.
3 NOV FASTLOVE - A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL Direct from London's West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael tribute show. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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Dorking Halls
5 OCT VIVIDUS EDUCATION PRESENT: KARL NOVA - INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE Karl is one of the UK's leading poets and hip hop artists and is an inspirational performer and wordsmith.
5 OCT HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES Join Suzanne Shaw and the Hormonal Housewives as they blast their witty way through a catalogue of women’s bits, from weight gain and mood swings to bikini waxes and wine.
6 OCT DORKING CONCERTGOERS SOCIETY PRESENT VIJAY JAGTAP - INDIAN RAGAS Traditional ragas from North India, including a series of improvisations based on traditional Indian classical themes.
9 OCT THE KING OF POP - STARRING NAVI Get ready to moonwalk the night away with the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist! THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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10 OCT FROM THE JAM - SETTING SONS This UK tour celebrates the 40th Anniversary of The Jam’s 4th studio album ‘Setting Sons’.
11 OCT THE TRAVESTY OF RICHARD III - PERFORMED AT THE GREEN ROOM A fast-paced hour- long comic romp through Shakespeare’s Richard III featuring all your favourite goodies and baddies from this thrilling tale. With a cast of two.
14 OCT AYTCO: A MINI FESTIVAL OF IN-THE-ROUND YOUTH DRAMA A contemporary interpretation of August Strindberg's masterpiece. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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17 OCT BIG COUNTRY - "RETURN TO STEELTOWN" 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 1984-2019 PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS Big Country will be performing songs from the album as well as the classic hits and live favourites.
18 OCT SOUL LEGENDS Bringing to life the hits of Barry White, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, and more
18 OCT SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB - OCT Some of the hottest new talent on the comedy circuit.
19 OCT EPSOM CANINE RESCUE PRESENT RESCUES ROCK DORKING Four bands are raising funds for rescue dogs at this inaugural benefit concert in aid of local charity - Epsom Canine Rescue.
19 OCT THE UPBEAT BEATLES From the Cavern to the Apple roof top, through Beatlemania, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, the attention to detail draws audiences into the world of the Beatles like no other show. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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22 OCT WISHBONE ASH A show which celebrates 50 years of this band’s continual touring and recording.
23 OCT OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR The tour is back for autumn with a brand-new selection of the world’s most captivating ocean films.
23 OCT DDOS PRESENT 'AN EVENING WITH ALAN BENNETT' IN THE GREEN ROOM THEATRE Three "Talking Heads" monologues followed by "Say Something Happened" a one act play by Alan Bennett. Directed by John Taylor.
25 OCT DIRTY DC Dirty DC have always been renowned for their heavy stage presence, authenticity and most important the delivery of the music ACDC has become so famous for. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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26 OCT DAVE GORMAN - WITH GREAT POWERPOINT COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITYPOINT The man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show, With Great PowerPoint Comes Great ResponsibilityPoint.
27 OCT THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY One of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams' best-selling book
29 OCT HARRY AND CHRIS Harry and Chris (Guardian Pick of the Fringe & Telegraph’s 30 Funniest Jokes 2019) are at the top of their field, having invented the field of comedy-rap-jazz. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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30 OCT TOP DOG FILM FESTIVAL 2019 Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films related to dogs and their human companions.
31 OCT SWANN AND BLOFELD - DANCING DOWN THE WICKET The delectable duo delve behind the scenes of everyone’s favourite dancing show, hear about Henry’s latest retirement antics and of course share their cricketing reviews and insights on 2019 including the Cricket World Cup, The Ashes and plenty, plenty more.
Theatre Royal, Windsor
UNTIL 5TH OCT MURDER, MARGARET AND ME Agatha Christie turns sleuth
8TH TO 19TH OCT TEN TIMES TABLE Ayckbourn's tumultuous comedy by committee THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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13TH OCT LUTHER VANDROSS The only UK show dedicated to Luther Vandross
20TH OCT JIVE TALKIN' The original and best BeeGee's tribute show!
21ST TO 26TH OCT THE MOUSETRAP Agatha Christie's mystery masterpiece
27TH OCT ROY ORBISON & THE TRAVELING WILBURYS EXPERIENCE A real up-tempo, feel good show
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BEST OF LONDON EVENTS: OCTOBER
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Various Venues, London
UNTIL OCT 13 LONDON FILM FESTIVAL The 63rd BFI London Film Festival is the UK’s biggest celebration of international cinema from the past year.
Various Venues, London
UNTIL OCT 13 LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK It's LCW's 10th anniversary, and so a £10 digital pass entitles you to £6 cocktails in many of the capital’s best bars all week across this elongated 10-day week. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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Various Venues, London
UNTIL NOV 1 LONDON MONTH OF THE DEAD Highlighting London’s relationship with the deceased. Everything from days out at Brompton Cemetary and the secret history of pet cemeteries, to an insect taxidermy workshop! V&A, South Kensington
UNTIL MAR 8 2020 TIM WALKER: ‘WONDERFUL THINGS’ Showing the photography of Tim Walker, this solo exhibition at highlights his surrealism, honed over decades of working for fashion magazines.
© Tim Walker THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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Old Vic, Waterloo
OCT 14 - NOV 9 LUNGS Matthew Warchus’s production will run for a very limited season at the Old Vic, and will star Claire Foy and Matt Smith. A experimental story about a couple stressing over the prospect of having a baby.
National Theatre, South Bank
OCT 21 - NOV 23 THE ANTIPODES From American playwright Annie Baker follows a group of people locking into a bizarre, seemingly endless brainstormiong session. It originally premiered off- Broadway a few years ago, but in the NT’s production Baker herself co-directs, alongside designer Chloe Lamford. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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Prince Edward Theatre, Soho
OCT 23 - MAR 29 2020 MARY POPPINS Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's musical returns to the West End after an international tour and successful the film sequel.
Bridge Theatre, Tower Bridge
NOV 9 2019-FEB 2 2020 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Sally Cookson’s adaptation of CS Lewis’s beloved kids’ fantasy novel is the Bridge Theatre’s first ever family Christmas show. Featuring Rae Smith’s spectacular design. NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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De Vere Horsley Estate unveils £2 Million makeover
De Vere Horsley Estate – part of De Vere’s collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotel and event destinations – has revealed the results of a £2 million refurbishment to its iconic Horsley Towers, the mansion house featured in Netflix’s historical drama, The Crown. The renovation programme involved a complete overhaul of interiors throughout Horsley Towers, which have been transformed to bring them in line with De Vere’s distinctly NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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British aesthetic. Horsley Towers now features a relaxed and contemporary reception and communal areas with soft floral and geometric patterns, tweeds and accents of royal blue. In bedrooms, tan leather furniture, tweeds and a muted heritage colour palette combine with contemporary lighting and sleek bathrooms to create spaces that are comfortable and stylish. In addition, the refurbishment has seen the event spaces in Horsley Towers, including the iconic Great Hall, renovated to ensure the property retains many of its original features dating back to 1822. With 14 flexible event spaces available, which contribute to De Vere Horsley Estate’s overall 49 meeting and event space offering, Horsley Towers lends itself perfectly to both weddings and events for up to 120 guests and can be hired out exclusively alongside the surrounding grounds. Horsley Towers bed and breakfast rates start from £139 per night. De Vere Horsley Estate is located at Ockham Road South, East Horsley, KT24 6DT Tel: 01483 917 075 devere.com/Horsley-Estate NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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Purdey clay-shoot and awards help highlight game as a healthy, tasty and less cruel alternative to chicken
An all-female master class at the prestigious Royal Berkshire Shooting School last month was designed to raise awareness of the Eat Game Awards plus encourage meat eaters to consume more game and dispel some myths. Using guns from the renowned gunsmiths Purdey, the event consisted of a clay pigeon shoot followed by lunch, where chefs were able Winners on the day included Premier Magazine to showcase how to prepare writer Natasha Gordana- Murray (far left) some delicious game dishes to eat. 72% of Brits currently don’t eat game , but there are some sign meat eaters are beginning to catch on to the benefits of consuming this tasty, steeped-in-provenance, free-range produce – including how it plays an important role in supporting rural communities and aids biodiversity. If we’re to listen to the global NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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advice of eating less meat, we need to make sure that the meat we are eating is a ‘no-brainer’ as Michelin star and TV chef Phil Howard and supporter of the Eat Games Awards says. And game is.
The Eat Game Awards invite the general public to nominate favourite chefs, restaurants, pubs, butchers, retailers, street food/market stalls, game meat products and more – all championing British game. You can nominate via the Eat Game Awards website (www.eatgameawards.co.uk) until 1st November and then the finalists will be open to voting until January. Full details on the not for profit Awards scheme – only in its second NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
SCROLL year - can be found online. Supporters of the initiative range from TV’s rural presenter and farmer Adam Henson to notable chefs and our event on the 9th is to explore key themes through the eyes of women! Co-founder of the Eat Game Awards and expert shot Annette Woolcock of Taste of Game hosted the event, and Purdey is also a co-founder of the Awards scheme. NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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Some key game facts provided by the organisers of the Eat Game Awards: • 3 million chickens are consumed every day in the UK • over 70% of the UK population have never eaten game • 20-25 million UK game birds are available to the worldwide market • Battery chickens are under light all day and night – pheasant live in harmony with nature’s day light • Chickens are often fed and over feed to increase weight with things other than natural diet whereas pheasant eats what it wants and wild and natural foods • Chicken are often penned in often 1ft area, yet a pheasant is free to roam whereever it wants • Chicken often stand in ammonia all day and bacteria occurs • Chicken are usually sucked into crates to be slaughtered – whereas a pheasant flying when shot • Game is lean, rich in iron and selenium as well as offering a good balance of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids • Game flavours benefit from the fact that birds and animals forage on a natural diet • You can buy game fresh and frozen from butchers and supermarkets (Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Ocado all stock venison, for example) • Winners of the Eat Game Awards will be announced at an Awards ceremony in London, on 11th February – all proceeds raised on the night will be donated to the Country Food Trust THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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Ruby Hotels’ First UK Property, Ruby Lucy, to Open in London’s Southbank in January 2020
The 76-Room, Carnival-Themed ‘Ruby Lucy’ will Bring the Disruptor Brand’s ‘Lean Luxury’ Philosophy to the Southbank September 2019…// Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand and pioneer of the ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy, will launch its first UK property in January 2020 in London’s Southbank. The new 76-room hotel, Ruby Lucy, forms part of an ambitious expansion plan for Ruby Hotels to unveil a total of eleven new hotels – including a second London property – by 2022.
Enjoying a prime position on the Southbank’s Lower Marsh, Ruby Lucy’s interior design will be inspired by the area’s bustling fairs and markets, entertainment and theatre scene, with a carnival theme running throughout the hotel. Rich, dark tones will meet bright brass accents and subtle stripes will be accented with playful props including circus drums and juggling pins. It will house 76 rooms, ranging in size from cosy ‘Nest’ rooms to expansive ‘Loft’ rooms, a 24-hour bar, a communal work station and THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
SCROLL a library. All guest rooms will showcase Ruby Hotels’ sleep- scientist-approved formula for a peaceful night’s sleep, with full soundproofing, blackout curtains, high-quality linen and extra- long and wide custom mattresses. A laid-back, contemporary design will see quirky touches such as the inclusion of a Marshall guitar amp in each room, which guests can use both with their own guitar or one borrowed from reception, and ‘Ruby Radio’, the hotel group’s own internet radio station. Cutting-edge technology will be on offer throughout the property; in each room guests will find a personal tablet PC pre- loaded with Ruby Hotels’ carefully-curated London city guide and social media apps. A state-of-the-art self-check-in system will make use of tablets to reduce check-in time to under one minute, leaving guests free to make the most of their stay. Nightly rates at Ruby Lucy will start from £110 per night. For more information please visit www.ruby-hotels.com NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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Grantley Hall joins Pride of Britain Hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels is delighted to announce that Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire, has become the latest independently- owned hotel to join the UK’s 50-strong luxury hotel collection. Set in formal gardens and parkland, Grantley Hall is a striking 17th century Georgian mansion, which has benefitted from an extensive four-year renovation. The luxury hotel and wellness retreat’s contemporary interiors combine eclectic artwork and tropical foliage with period features (cornicing, oak panelling and marble fireplaces). Situated close to the Cathedral city of Ripon NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
SCROLL and the Yorkshire Dales, Grantley Hall has hosted royalty, celebrities, socialites and soldiers during its colourful history. There are 47 sumptuous rooms and suites with pillow and robe menus, marble bathrooms, top-notch TV and audio systems and air conditioning. All rooms offer delightful views of the surrounding countryside. There is also a Royal Suite, set over two floors with views of the River Skell and a Presidential Suite which can be accessed from the rooftop atrium and has its own Baby Grand piano. The hotel’s flagship restaurant, Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, has already received rave reviews for its delicious cuisine. Shaun has honed his skills over the last 20 years with stints at The Mayfair Hotel, Bohemia and Omer (in Jersey and Mayfair). Many of the dishes’ ingredients are sourced locally or at the hotel itself; seafood and organic meat is from the Yorkshire coast and local farms, and vegetables are grown in the hotel’s Kitchen Garden. Grantley Hall’s Three Graces Spa includes an impressive 18-metre marble-lined indoor swimming pool, an indoor-to-outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and snow room. An overnight stay at Grantley Hall costs from £350 per room total/ £175 pp * (two sharing), including full Yorkshire breakfast. To book, call Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 (www.prideofbritainhotels.com).
*Pride of Britain Hotels’ Best Rate Guarantee ensures the lowest available rates at each member hotel. Should a lower rate be publicly available online, within 24 hours of booking, for the same date(s) and with the same terms and conditions, the member hotel will be pleased to honour the lower rate. NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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Seaham hall celebrates Ada Lovelace Day with 15% saving on exclusive luxury break
Tuesday 8th October, is Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Five-star Seaham Hall – a boutique hotel set in a cliff-top position overlooking Durham’s Heritage Coast – is offering an exclusive package, which can only be booked on 8 October (for stays until 19 December), in celebration of their Ada Lovelace link. Ada Lovelace was known in her time as a revolutionary and influential mathematician and writer, and she is widely credited with being the world’s first computer programmer, at a time NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
SCROLL when computers weren't even in existence. She was called the Enchantress of Numbers by her fellow scientific collaborators - an amazing accolade and feat at a time when women were expected simply to stay at home and to bring up their children. Ada’s parents, Lord and Lady Byron, married at Seaham Hall in 1815. The five-star hotel’s striking, super-luxe Ada Lovelace Suite celebrates her links with Seaham Hall with artwork referencing her achievements and showcasing her famous portrait. The grand split-level suite features a pair of slipper baths facing stunning Georgian windows overlooking the Seaham Estate and the sea beyond. There is a chic glazed bathroom and mirrored boudoir, and an elevated sleeping mezzanine overlooking a generous sitting room. The package includes overnight accommodation in the Ada Lovelace Suite, a three-course dinner in The Dining Room, a full breakfast, and use of the spa facilities from 12 noon on the day of arrival until 12 noon on the day of departure. The one-night break costs £204 pp (two sharing) – a 15% saving on the best available rate - and is available Mondays to Thursdays in the Ada Lovelace Suite only. Seaham Hall is under three hours by train from central London, and by car is just 20 minutes from Durham, 40 minutes from Newcastle, 90 minutes from Edinburgh and less than three hours from Manchester. Call Seaham Hall’s expert team on 0191 516 1400 to book or visit www.seaham-hall.co.uk. Olivia Todd
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Tips for the month from celebrity makeup artist Olivia Todd NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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How to treat yourself this autumn It’s a well-known fact that these days people are busier than ever. So,if you’re feeling stressed to the point of burnout you are not alone, which is why this month I am focusing on the importance of wellness and self-care and exploring ways to improve our mental and physical well-being. Here are the latest treatments and products I’ve discovered that are perfect for bringing a well-deserved sense of calm and relaxation into your life and getting you into peak condition this autumn.
The Pick-Me-Up Treatments I’ve been looking at the facials that offer a blissful pick-me-up to give that immediate healthy glow, and provide long-term skin benefits. Luxuriate in these to wile away the hours for the ultimate R & R. Elemis Superfood Pro-Radiance facial energises and detoxifies stressed, dull skin with a nutritional superfood boost. Leaving skin plumper, radiant and lit up with good health, it is the ultimate nourishment for the skin as it restores vital moisture and nutrient levels, maximises cell regeneration and brings oxygen to the skin cells. Ku Nye Face Therapy at Sarah Barrett Salon is a healing therapy for damaged skin and exhausted souls which uses ancient organic Tibetan oil (sea buckthorn seed oil) containing a rare Omega 7 NEWS I PROMOTIONS : OCTOBER
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The Ultimate Calm Skincare I am loving the “Scent to Destress” range by Neom Organics. The Ultimate Calm Face Oil is a product that is perfect for giving your skin a treat in the comfort of your home. Imagine a 100% naturally fragranced face oil that leaves your skin deeply hydrated. The ingredients are nourishing and hydrating avocado oil, pomegranate seed oil, sunflower seed oil, plus skin-loving almond oil. To help you relax the fragrance includes lavender, geranium and rose and helps to reduce irritation, redness and congested skin. THEATRE LISTINGS: OCTOBER
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Wellbeing From The Inside Out Nutritional therapist Amelia Freer holds targeted workshops at Limewood Hotel, New Forest giving guests the opportunity to really nurture their well-being and feel their absolute best. Amelia believes that food can be a very powerful tool for well- being and her purpose is to help others enjoy the many benefits of nutritious food. Visit www.limewoodhotel.co.uk for more information on her well-being workshops and cookery classes.
Makeup artist Olivia Todd is renowned for her work on big beauty campaigns, exclusive weddings and events. Her clients include London’s elite, fashionistas, aristocrats and tv personalities who appreciate her luxury, bespoke beauty services available across the South East and internationally. www.oliviatodd.co.uk E M M N D Texture O E C D E R I P N remi m eR a g a z S i n e H
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Texture, Portman Square London Steakhouse Co. Chelsea REVIEWED & APPROVED: LONDON
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Flemings Hotel Mayfair 1 7-12 Half Moon Street, London W1J 7BH Tel: 0207 499 0000 www.flemings.co.uk Mews of Mayfair 2 10 Lancashire Court, New Bond Street W1S 1EY Tel: 0207 518 9388 www.mewsofmayfair.com L’Escargot 3 48 Greek Street W1D 4EF Tel: 0207 439 7474 www.lescargot.co.uk Indigo at One Aldwych 4 1 Aldwych WC2B 4BZ Tel: 0207 300 1000 www.onealdwych.com The Botanist 5 7 Sloane Square SW1W 8EE Tel: 0207 730 0077 www.thebotanistonsloanesquare.com Ormer Mayfair (at Flemings Hotel) 6 7-12 Half Moon Street W1J 7BH Tel: 020 7016 5601 www.ormermayfair.com REVIEWED & APPROVED: LONDON
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London Steakhouse Co. 7 386 Kings Road, London SW3 5UZ Tel: 020 7351 9997 www.londonsteakhousecompany.com The Arch London (Now The Prince Akatoki London) 9 Not reviewed Enoteca Turi Restaurant 10 87 Pimlico Road SW1W 8PH Tel: 020 7730 3663 www.enotecaturi.com Fenchurch at Sky Garden 11 1 Sky Garden Walk EC3M 8AF Tel: 0333 772 0020 www.skygarden.london/fenchurch-restaurant Coda by Eric Chavot 12 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore SW7 2AP Tel: 020 7589 8212 www.royalalberthall.com Ginza Onodera 13 15 Bury Street, St. James’s SW1Y 6AL Tel: 0207 839 1101 www.onodera-group.com REVIEWED & APPROVED: LONDON
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COMO The Halkin 14 Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DJ Tel: 020 7333 1000 www.comohotels.com/en/thehalkin Texture 15 34 Portman Square, London W1H 7BY Tel: 020 7224 0028 www.texture-restaurant.co.uk
Spas: Thai Square Spa 8 25 Northumberland Avenue WC2N 5AP Tel: 0207 839 7990 www.thaisquarespa.com REVIEWED & APPROVED: SURREY, BERKS, HANTS
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Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens The Ivy Cobham Brasserie
The Clock House The Hinds Head
The Ivy, Castle View L'Ortolan REVIEWED & APPROVED: SURREY, BERKS, HANTS
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Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens 1 Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9AZ Tel: 01256 764881 www.tylneyhall.co.uk The Grantley Arms 2 The Street, Wonersh, Surrey GU5 0PE Tel: 01483 893351 www.thegrantleyarms.co.uk The Hinds Head 3 High Street, Bray, Berkshire SL6 2AB Tel: 01628 626151 www.hindsheadbray.com The Talbot, Ripley 4 High Street, Ripley, Surrey GU23 6BB Tel: 01483 225188 www.bespokehotels.com/talbotinn The Crown at Bray 5 High Street, Bray, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 2AH Tel: 01628 621936 www.thecrownatbray.com The Clock House 6 High Street, Ripley, Surrey GU23 6AQ Tel: 01483 224777 www.theclockhouserestaurant.co.uk REVIEWED & APPROVED: SURREY, BERKS, HANTS
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The Ivy Cobham Brasserie 7 48 High Street, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3EF Tel: 01932 901777 www.theivycobhambrasserie.com The Running Horses 8 Old London Road, Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DU Tel: 01372 372279 www.therunninghorses.co.uk The Ivy Castle View 9 Guildford Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford GU1 3QY Tel: 01483 920100 www.theivyguildford.com The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down 10 theclinkcharity.org The Albany 11 Queens Road, Thames Ditton KT7 0QY www.the-albany.co.uk Curry Inn 84 12 214-216 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8RL Tel: 01483 273992 www.curryinn84.co.uk L'Ortolan 13 Church Lane, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9BY Tel: 01189 888 500 www.lortolan.com To be sure to receive the magazine, delivered personally addressed by post, hot off the press each quarter - simply click here REVIEWED & APPROVED: FURTHER BEYOND
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Luton Hoo Carrossa Hotel Spa Villas
The Grand Hotel PGA Catalunya
TROIA Gloria Resorts REVIEWED & APPROVED: FURTHER BEYOND
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The Maytime Inn 1 Burford, Oxon OX18 4HW Tel: 01993 822068 www.themaytime.com Down Hall Country House Hotel 2 Hatfield Heath, Essex CM22 7AS Tel: 01279 731441 www.downhall.co.uk Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa 3 The Mansion House, Luton, Befordshire LU1 3TQ Tel: 01582 734437 www.lutonhoo.co.uk Sopwell House 4 Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2HQ Tel: 01727 864477 www.sopwellhouse.co.uk Ocean Restaurant 5 Le Mont de la Pulente, St Brelade JE3 8HE, Jersey Tel: 01534 744101 www.theatlantichotel.com The Club Hotel & Spa Bohemia Restaurant 6 Green Street, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE2 4UH Tel: 01534 876500 www.theclubjersey.com REVIEWED & APPROVED: FURTHER BEYOND
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The Grand Hotel 7 King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4EQ Tel: 01323 412345
Overseas: Delphina Hotels & Resorts 8 Gallura, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy www.delphinahotels.co.uk Hotel Camiral, PGA Catalunya 9 Carretera N-II km 701.17455, Caldes De Malavella, Girona, Spain www.pgacatalunya.com Carrossa Hotel Spa Villas 10 Camí de Carrossa KM 3.4, 07570 Artà, Mallorca, Spain www.carrossa.com Troia Resort 11 Troia Peninsula, Portugal Tel: +351 265 499 400 www.troiaresort.pt/en Gloria Hotels & Resorts 12 Belek, Antalya, Turkey Tel: +90 850 477 0 447 www.gloria.com.tr The smart choice for better living
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