The sheep at Spitalfields City Farm finally got rid of their winter coats on Sunday. This badger face sheep’s fleece is destined to be part of a rug or carpet. The farm had a Sheep & Wool Fair to celebrate …
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2011
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Archive for May 2011
16 May
2011
2011
Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze School
Since seeing Les 7 Doigts de la Main at the Peacock Theatre last year, I have had a burning desire to run away and join the circus. This Sunday, I got as far as Walpole Park in Ealing and spent …
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2011
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I Am The Wind at the Young Vic Theatre
I’d sum up the Young Vic’s new production, I Am The Wind as “two men in a boat, waiting for Godot”. There’s something very Beckettian about this mysterious two-hander. For much of the play, it’s difficult to discern precisely what’s …
Read more...15 May
2011
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Ai Weiwei’s Art Thrives in London: CNN Video
Here’s a great video from CNN about Ai Weiwei’s art in London. There are currently two Ai Weiwei shows on display in the capital: one at the Lisson Gallery in Marylebone, the other at Somerset House. Have you seen either exhibition? …
Read more...14 May
2011
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London Photo of the Week: Canary Wharf
Seven Days on the Sun shared this stunning photo of Canary Wharf gleaming in the sunshine. Have you taken a photo of London looking lovely? Add your photo to the Visit London Flickr group and we could be featuring you …
Read more...13 May
2011
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Video of the Week: Blue’s Londony Eurovision Video
Blue’s Eurovision entry features a great video of London. How many famous London landmarks can you spot behind the boys? I’ve counted the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Gherkin, the Shard, and Tate Modern, to name a few… Good …
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2011
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The London 2012 Olympics Handball Arena Construction Completed
The construction of the London 2012 Handball Arena is now complete. This makes it the third venue on the Olympic Park to reach completion: the first to be finished was the Velodrome; the second, the Olympic Stadium. As well as …
Read more...12 May
2011
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Thursday Theatre News: More Musicals, Another King Lear and two new Double Bills
Firstly, fans of Doctor Who will be pleased to hear Arthur Darvill (better known as the Doctor’s companion Rory) will be appearing at the Globe next month. Darvill joins the previously announced Paul Hilton in the cast – Hilton’s playing …
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2011
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Textile Field Comes to the V&A for London Design Festival 2011
Ever fancied relaxing on the floor of the V&A and contemplating the artworks? That’s exactly what visitors will be encouraged to do during this year’s London Design Festival. French design duo the Bouroullec Brothers will cover the museum’s Raphael Gallery …
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2011
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Amazing Before and After Photos of Westfield Stratford City and the Olympic Park
Here’s a picture of the East London space back in 2006. And here’s how it looks today, incorporating Westfield Stratford City, the Athletes’ Village and the Olympic Stadium: With 300 shops and 50 restaurants, Westfield Stratford City will be the …
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