QUINTESSENTIALLY APRIL HOTLIST 04 / 2017 QUINTESSENTIALLY CONTENTS THEATRE & SHOWS EVENTS SPORT ART CHILDREN’S EASTER EVENTS RESTAURANTS APRIL NIGHTLIFE HOTLIST TRAVEL THEATRE & SHOWS PET SHOP BOYS 1 2nd April, Royal Albert Hall Pet Shop Boys will return to the Royal Albert Hall for a special concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The three-time Brit Award winners have sold over 50 million records worldwide, scoring 22 Top 10 hits in the UK and will be joined for this Hall show by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and guitar hero Johnny Marr. CRAIG DAVID BRUNO MARS 2 9th April, SSE Arena, Wembley 5 18th – 22nd April 2017, O2 Arena Craig David will be embarking on his biggest arena tour The 24K Magic World Tour marks Bruno Mars’ first full-length in 15 years with a stop off at The O2 Arena in March tour since 2013’s hugely successful Moonshine Jungle World ahead of the release of his highly anticipated new album, Tour, an international blockbuster that sold 2 million tickets ‘Following My Intuition’. worldwide across 155 sold-out dates. STING OBSESSION | WITH JUDE LAW 3 9th - 10th April, Eventim Apollo 6 20th April, Barbican Centre Composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist Sting has Jude Law plays the magnetically handsome, down-at-heel Gino received 10 Grammy Awards, two Brits, a Golden Globe, an in a new stage adaptation of Visconti’s penetrating social drama Emmy, three Oscar nominations, a TONY nomination, Billboard directed by Ivo van Hove. Drifter Gino, powerful and graceful as Magazine’s Century Award, and MusiCares 2004 Person of a puma, encounters Giuseppe and his much younger, trapped the Year. wife Giovanna at their roadside restaurant and petrol station. COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND 4 14th - 16th & 21st - 23rd April, California 7 28th – 30th April, London Palladium Since its inception in 1999, Coachella has been one of the The folk-rock icon, who released his 37th studio album biggest festivals in the world, and the one that sets the stage ‘Fallen Angels’ last year and was awarded the Nobel Prize for the rest of the summer. This year, Radiohead, Beyoncé for literature earlier this year, will be returning to the UK for a and Kendrick Lamar will headline the festival. They’ll be run of massive dates this April. accompanied by some other heavy hitters, such as Gucci Mane, Mac DeMarco, BANKS, Lorde, Justice, Devendra Banhart and lots more. BACK TO CONTENTS EVENTS 2017 OLIVIER AWARDS 1 9th April, Royal Albert Hall The Olivier Awards 2017, with MasterCard, will be held for the first time in its history at the Royal Albert Hall as the ceremony marks another remarkable year of outstanding London theatre. The 41st edition of the Olivier Awards promises to be an incredible evening of unique performances, stunning surprises and a fantastic celebration of the capital’s finest performances and productions. VIP Stalls and Box Packages available. ALICE’S ADVENTURES UNDERGROUND AFTERNOON TEA WITH ART COLLECTOR 2 15th April, The Vaults, Waterloo 4 & JEWELLERY DESIGNER NOOR FARES 25th April, Location provided with confirmed Returning after a sell-out run in 2015, the critically acclaimed attendance theatre company, Les Enfants Terribles and ebp, are bringing Alice’s Adventures Underground back to life. Fall down the As part of Quintessentially’s Spring Patron Programme, Art rabbit hole for an immersive experience like no other, jam- Patrons are invited to an intimate afternoon tea and talk with packed with some exciting new surprises! jewellery designer Noor Fares at her private home. With a passion for art, fashion and cosmology, Noor will discuss her eclectic art collection and the gemstones that give her jewellery THE STARS AT BOLESWORTH CASTLE designs their mystical quality. A tangible extension of her charmed life, guests will have the opportunity to try on Noor’s 24th April, Bolesworth Castle 3 stunning creations whilst learning more about her design journey and exciting future projects. Top equestrian TV presenter and commentator Steven Wilde will host this exciting private event at Bolesworth Castle. The evening will begin with a champagne reception in the drawing room accompanied by a string quartet, before guests enjoy fine dining CHELSEA ART FAIR – PRIVATE VIEW in the stunning dining room with its incredible collection of modern 26th April, Chelsea Old Town Hall art. Confirmed stars for this exclusive evening include globally 5 recognised Olympic dressage rider and trainer Carl Hester MBE, The Chelsea Art Fair will open its doors to collectors and art international show-jumper Trevor Breen and news presenter and lovers at the Chelsea Old Town Hall from Thursday, April 27th equestrian Alastair Stewart OBE. to Sunday, April 30th 2017 (Private view is on Wednesday 26th April). The chic boutique fair has established itself as the London art fair which brings first class Modern and Contemporary art to the heart of Chelsea with a particular focus on three-dimensional art. BACK TO CONTENTS SPORT VARSITY BOAT RACE DAY 1 2nd April, Fulham Football Club Enjoy the 163rd Cancer Research UK Boat Race from Craven Cottage, home of Fulham Football Club, and one of the best vantage points of the opening mile of the race. Watch from the Club’s Riverside terrace as Cambridge look to defend their title against Oxford, in what is one of the oldest rivalries in sport. RANDOX HEALTH GRAND NATIONAL FA CUP SEMI FINALS 2 HORSE RACING 4 22nd - 23rd April, Wembley Stadium 6th, 7th & 8th April, Aintree Racecourse The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Finals return to Wembley Stadium The Randox Health Grand National Racecourse is known after more drama and excitement in 2016. Crystal Palace to millions worldwide as the home of the Crabbie’s Grand overcame Watford to reach their first final since 1990 while National – The World’s Greatest Steeplechase. The Grand Anthony Martial’s thrilling last gasp winner for Manchester National Meeting is now established as one of the great racing United saw off Everton and ensured the 2016 Final would be festivals. In early April each year, the world and its media a repeat of the contest 26 years earlier. descend upon Aintree Racecourse for three of the biggest days in the British sporting and social calendar. THE CHAMPIONS WILLBERRY CHARITY ANTHONY JOSHUA VS WLADIMIR RACE KLITSCHKO 3 20th April, Cheltenham Race Course 5 29th April, Wembley Stadium The Bob Champion Cancer Trust with Hannah’s Willberry Boxing returns to Wembley Stadium for a heavy-weight bout Wonderpony Charity is holding a one off flat charity race of titanic proportions. On Saturday 29th April 2017, Anthony at Cheltenham Racecourse, the Home of Jump Racing, Joshua will face Wladimir Klitschko under the arch for the IBF, on Thursday 20th April this year. The race will celebrate IBO and WBA Heavyweight Championships of the world. Hannah’s legacy and raise funds for both worthy causes, the aim is £100,000. Quintessentially’s long standing employee Catherine Mills will be riding in the race against Olympic Gold medallist Nick Skelton, Channel 4 racing presenter, Alice Fox-Pitt and eventers Ben Hobday and Tina Cook. If you would like to attend the race or be involved in anyway please email [email protected]. BACK TO CONTENTS ART AFTERNOON TEA WITH ART COLLECTOR & JEWELLERY DESIGNER NOOR FARES 1 25th April Location provided with confirmed attendance As part of Quintessentially’s Spring Patron Programme, Art Patrons are invited to an intimate afternoon tea and talk with jewellery designer Noor Fares at her private home. With a passion for art, fashion and cosmology, Noor will discuss her eclectic art collection and the gemstones that give her jewellery designs their mystical quality. A tangible extension of her charmed life, guests will have the opportunity to try on Noor’s stunning creations whilst learning more about her design journey and exciting future projects. CHELSEA ART FAIR – PRIVATE VIEW 2 26th April Chelsea Old Town Hall The Chelsea Art Fair will open its doors to collectors and art lovers at the Chelsea Old Town Hall from Thursday, 27th April to Sunday, 30th April 2017 (Private view is on Wednesday 26th April). The chic boutique Fair has established itself as the London art fair which brings first class Modern and Contemporary art to the heart of Chelsea with a particular focus on three-dimensional art. BACK TO CONTENTS CHILDREN’S EASTER EVENTS ASCOT SPRING FAMILY RACE DAY 1 2nd April, Ascot From pony rides to the famous Ascot Lamb National, the Spring Family Race day is the perfect was to spend your Sunday. Celebrate the final jumps meeting of the season with an afternoon of competitive racing alongside a range of free countryside-inspired activities. It’s an action-packed day out for the whole family to enjoy. Split into family zones around the grounds, a number of activities will keep everyone entertained, featuring The Lamb National, pony rides, falconry and sheep dog demonstrations, Peter Rabbit and much more. SHARKY & GEORGE EASTER FAMILY COOKING TOGETHER AT 2 ADVENTURE CLUB 4 EASTER 3rd - 13th April (excluding weekends) Hyde Park 16th April , Daylesford Cookery School Sharky & George will be heading back to Hyde Park for This Family Cooking at Easter class is a wonderful opportunity some big adventures. Every day will be full of fun games for parents and children to join together in The Cookery School and activities for the children including boat races, nerf guns for a fun-filled day of celebratory cooking and eating. Being battles, design your own art masterpiece, den building, rocket Easter, you can expect lots of spring flavours, fun and indulgent launching, science madness, t-shirt graffiti and so much more! delights and most importantly a selection of delicious, inspiring The Adventure Club is open to children aged 5-10 years old recipes for you to enjoy creating.