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EVENT OF THE MONTH
JULY 31-AUGUST 27 FAC 51 This is a major exhibition that celebrates the legacy of Factory, Joy Division/New Order and the Hacienda. Curated by Peter Hook, the exhibition goes back to the earliest days of the legendary band and will include rarely seen material. “This is a great souvenir of a club which meant a lot to me, to Manchester and ultimately to British music,” comments the great man. A must-visit for music fans.
ArtVinyl Gallery, 20 Broadway Market, E8 4PH; www.artvinyl.com ALSO DON’T MISS…
AUGUST 4-9 GRIMEBORN After its successful launch last year, Grimeborn’s opera season is back at the Arcola for three weeks of innovation. This first week will feature such shows as
The Old Maid and the Thief,
Dreamspiel (as part of a triple bill, three shows for £10),
The Elephant’s Child and
Goodbye Barcelona. This is contemporary performance at its finest.
Arcola Theatre, 27 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ; 020 7503 1646. www.arcolatheatre.com
UNTIL AUGUST 31 WEST SIDE STORY West Side Story changed the course of musical theatre when it opened on Broadway in 1957 and remains one of the most successful stage shows of all time. As part of its 50th anniversary world tour, the original Broadway classic is re-staged at Sadler’s Wells for a limited season.
Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN; 0844 412 4300. www.sadlerswells.com
AUGUST 29 DIRTY WATER CLUB We have mentioned this club before, so with this month’s music theme it made sense to return to it yet again. On this date in August, you will get three for your money: The Len Price 3 are the latest in a long line of garage bands to emerge from the banks of the River Medway in North Kent; The Masonics are the finest example of garage rock n’ roll around; and The Vicars are teenage rock n’ rollers aiming to kick boring indie bands out of existence.
The Dirty Water Club @ The Boston Music Room, 178 Junction Road, N19 5QQ; 020 7272 8153. www.dirtywaterclub.com AUGUST 17 & 28 LAUDERDALE MUSIC There are two events North couldn’t choose between this month. On August 17, Idit Arad (soprano) and Stephen Hose (piano) present works by Falla, Boito, Bizet, Menotti, Brake, Verdi and Granados. Then on August 28 Living Room, the only duo of its kind, teams up with some of London’s most innovative string players.
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG; 020 8348 8716. www.lauderdalehouse.co.uk
AUGUST 21-31 THE GREAT MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS Expect music and much more as The Great Moscow State Circus comes to town, in the perfect setting of Alexandra Palace. Russian Swing, waltz on the solo trapeze, Spanish melody, the legendary human cannon ball and spring board acrobats are all on the bill. Sit back and enjoy.
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, N22 7AY; 0844 856 555. www.alexandrapalace.com