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Lowri Ann Richards - opening scene to Snow White and The Dwarf. Queen Anastasia, a very wicked Queen indeed. Great show, great food, it was like stepping back in time. Very funny pantomime with a great plot written by Chris Emmett. The brainchild of Vincent Hayes, Brick Lane Music Hall was inspired by the popularity of the Lord Hood, where he was landlord in the 80s and regularly performed with his band of talented artists on an impromptu stage made from beer crates. Vincent resolved to bring music hall-style entertainment to a wider audience and in 1992 opened Brick Lane Music Hall in the former Trumans Brewery building in Londons famous Brick Lane, from where it takes its name. After a move to larger premises in Shoreditch, the Music Hall has finally settled in Silvertown, in the Royal Docks area, next to London City Airport. The building where the Music Hall is now housed is the former church of St Marks, built in the 1870s by Samuel Teulon, the acclaimed French architect. The building is of historic interest for its unique gothic brick exterior and the grace of its interior design. Having been deconsecrated in the 1980s the building could have been destroyed by fire had it not been for the weight of pigeon-muck on the roof which fell and quickly extinguished the flames! The building was carefully restored but then remained empty for many years before being offered as a distinguished home for Brick Lane Music Hall. A Grade II listed building, the exterior remains largely unchanged, while the interior has been tastefully refurbished to retain all of its former character, whilst housing a full stage, lighting and sound, a bar, offices and kitchen and all the conveniences of a modern-day theatre. Audiences are seated at tables in a cabaret-style arrangement. Evening audiences are treated to a three-course dinner before the show, afternoon audiences are served a full afternoon tea during the interval. Vincent leads most of the shows, with many of the artists who appeared at The Lord Hood, together with new performers, some from local colleges, and other experienced performers who come to enjoy the special atmosphere of Brick Lane Music Hall, where every show is unique and laughter is always top of the bill. http://www.bricklanemusichall.co.uk/
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...buildings have been unveiled as the winners of the Hackney Design Awards 2008. Adelaide Wharf, Hothouse, Lau Sun House and Shoreditch Prototype House were selected as winners by architecture critic Rowan Moore and mayor of Hackney Jules Pipe. The four winners...
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secret 'unplugged' acoustic gig in a living room in Shoreditch, London. featuring wonderful Venezuelan Luzmira Zerpa, groovy and glorious Bridgette Amofah and hidden gem singer-songwriter Saul Ashby. these gigs are organised by pampero, a yummy venezuelan rum whose foundation helps musicians/artists who deserve a bigger spotlight. check out www.pamperofundacion.com for how to apply for support for your band/music/art/design in the UK.
This is the Mimimyne stand at the East London Design Show, a great event celebrating East London designers and open to the public at Shoreditch Town Hall. It was a very busy weekend, and fun was had by all! Stars of the show were the cardboard Aeroplane by Paperpod and the Splat Chair by Spinifex, and the eco friendly carrier bags made by Carry-a-bag were popular purchases.
Julian Opie was born in London and raised in Oxford. After the Dragon School, Oxford, he spent some time at Magdalen College School,Oxford. He is a graduate of Goldsmiths College and achieved some early gallery success, which was an incentive for slightly younger artists in the same college, such as Damien Hirst to do likewise. His work, derived in part from Patrick Caulfield and Michael Craig-Martin, involves the reduction of photographs (or short films) into figurative reproductions (created using computer software). In his portraiture, the human face is characterised by black outlines with flat areas of colour, and minimalised detail, to the extent that an eye can become just the black circle of the pupil, and sometimes a head is represented by a circle with a space where the neck would be. Opie uses computers in art for other works. His Imagine you are... series, demonstrated how activities such as driving, walking and climbing could be represented by simple reductions. In addition, Opie uses sculpture and light installations to present items of everyday life. I am simply using that which is available to describe that which is experienced. Julian Opie's style was brought into the public eye when he was asked to design the cover for the British band, Blur's best of album. On the cover, the band members (clockwise from top left) Graham Coxon, Alex James, Dave Rowntree and Damon Albarn are transformed into Opie's style. Also, in 2005 and during Irish rock band, U2, Vertigo world tour, he showed another LED screen on part of stage set displaying an aimless walking man figure. Julian Opie also implements computer technology by cutting out the outlines and coloured shapes, sometimes on vinyl, as in large display banners at Tate Britain. Opie is a former trustee of the Tate Gallery and exhibits with Lisson Gallery and Alan Cristea Gallery in London. His studio and workshop is based in Shoreditch, London. He was the subject of a film by Illuminations in their the EYE series, in which they profile contemporary visual artists in Britain. He was also the subject of a book by Mary Horlock published by Tate Publishing as part of their Modern Artist series. Opie created a monument to singer Bryan Adams while he was in Indianapolis because he has a "FM-rock, big-open-sound, low-slung-guitar feel that was appropriate enough." He felt that this type of pose holds a similar sexuality that his works with women (such as his work with Kate Moss) have, though when he paints women they are often more blantantly sexually charged. [2] In 2008, the four-sided LED Sculpture Ann Dancing was installed in Indianapolis, Indiana as the first artwork on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. http://www.julianopie.com/
I presented my magazines 'Issue 09/re-edit' at Designersblock during the London Design festival. These magazines were displayed on a trolley within the their venue. This trolley enabled me to take my work through the whole exhibition space instead of having a fixed spot during the show. Next to this it gave me the freedom to present and sell my work on the sunday market on Bricklane (east London) during the show. In this way I expanded my own, as well Designersblock's exhibiting space onto the streets London's Shoreditch area. ©Henny Van Nistelrooy 2006 www.hennyvannistelrooy.com
A walk through some of our favourite female designer booths from the London Design Festival 2008
The Tiger Beer Translate Festival is a multi-media arts festival taking place on the 20th September at Hearn Street Car Park, Curtain Road, London EC2. It starts at 8pm til late and is a fusion of eastern meets western art and DJ's. www.tigertranslate.com
RuPaul - House Of Love Label: Union City Recordings Catalog#: UCRT 29 Format: Vinyl, 12" Country: UK Released: 20 Feb 1994 Style: House, Deep House Credits: Producer - Eric Kupper Notes: Produced by Eric Kupper. "Copyright in this recording is owned by Tommy Boy Music, Inc. and is licenced exclusively to VC Records, Ltd. T/A Union Recordings. Made in the U.K." "Also available on the fabulously sexy album 'Supermodel Of The World'." Art: Hills Archer Ink/15 Minutes Of Fame NOTE: Sleeve & label incorrectly list length of track A1 as 3:30; the correct time is 6:30. *This mix was originally released in 1993. Tracklisting: A1: House Of Love (T-Empo's Kitsch Bitch Club Mix) (6:30) Remix - T-Empo A2: House Of Love (T-Empo's Kitsch Dub) (6:27) Remix - T-Empo B1: House Of Love (Eric Kupper 12" Mix) (6:05) B2: House Of Love (Diss-Cuss Mix) (6:52) Remix - Diss-Cuss RuPaul Real Name: Ru Paul Andre Charles Profile: Born November 17, 1960 in San Diego, California. Born in San Diego, California, RuPaul's youth was marked by the divorce of his parents at the age of seven.[1] He struggled as a musician and filmmaker in Atlanta during the 1980s. It was there that he participated in underground cinema, helping create the low-budget Starbooty (and an album by the same name). In Atlanta, RuPaul often performed at the infamous Celebrity Club (managed by Larry Tee) as a bar dancer or with his band, Wee Wee Pole, which included the late Todd Butler. He was famously the only drag queen allowed to dine in the venerable Majestic diner -- probably because he regularly tipped the wait staff. In the early 1990s, RuPaul became a fixture in the Georgia club scene, eventually voted "Queen of Manhattan" by area party promoters and DJs. He was often seen pushing a shopping cart outside of dance clubs, selling home-made postcards, and distributing flyers for upcoming events. It was during this time that he began performing under the name "RuPaul Charles". Initially participating in "genderfuck"-style performances, RuPaul performed solo and in collaboration with other bands at several New York nightclubs, most notably the Pyramid Club. He also appeared for many years at the annual Wigstock drag festival, and appears in the documentary Wigstock: The Movie. Also in the early 1990s, RuPaul became known in the UK through his appearances on the Channel 4 series Manhattan Cable, a weekly series presented by American Laurie Pike about New York's wild and wacky Public-access television system, in which RuPaul had become involved. For a detailed first hand bio, visit- URLs: http://www.rupaul.com/ Name Variations: RuPaul | R. Charles | Ru Paul | Ru Paul Charles | RuPaul Andre Charles | RuPaul Charles Union City Recordings Profile: Union City Recordings was an electronic music record label set up by Circa records in 1991/2 from their operations in West London. The label was managed by Rob Manly and specialised in deep house music which was popular in clubs at the time. The label's catalogue ran to 29 releases across the various formats of the time (12" vinyl singles, CD singles and one compilation album, Colours). The label is best remembered for releases by RuPaul and Sasha's first single, "Appolonia" (under the name "B.M. EX"). Other artists to record for the label include Manic, Sure is Pure and TC. The first releases had sleeves designed by Union Design of Shoreditch, but were later replaced by non-branded white label bags which were intended to increase popularity with DJs and specialist record stores like Black Market. http://www.discogs.com/release/411242 http://www.discogs.com/release/322886
RuPaul - House Of Love Label: Union City Recordings Catalog#: UCRT 29 Format: Vinyl, 12" Country: UK Released: 20 Feb 1994 Style: House, Deep House Credits: Producer - Eric Kupper Notes: Produced by Eric Kupper. "Copyright in this recording is owned by Tommy Boy Music, Inc. and is licenced exclusively to VC Records, Ltd. T/A Union Recordings. Made in the U.K." "Also available on the fabulously sexy album 'Supermodel Of The World'." Art: Hills Archer Ink/15 Minutes Of Fame NOTE: Sleeve & label incorrectly list length of track A1 as 3:30; the correct time is 6:30. Tracklisting: A1: House Of Love (T-Empo's Kitsch Bitch Club Mix) (6:30) Remix - T-Empo A2: House Of Love (T-Empo's Kitsch Dub) (6:27) Remix - T-Empo B1: House Of Love (Eric Kupper 12" Mix) (6:05) B2: House Of Love (Diss-Cuss Mix) (6:52) Remix - Diss-Cuss RuPaul Real Name: Ru Paul Andre Charles Profile: Born November 17, 1960 in San Diego, California. Born in San Diego, California, RuPaul's youth was marked by the divorce of his parents at the age of seven.[1] He struggled as a musician and filmmaker in Atlanta during the 1980s. It was there that he participated in underground cinema, helping create the low-budget Starbooty (and an album by the same name). In Atlanta, RuPaul often performed at the infamous Celebrity Club (managed by Larry Tee) as a bar dancer or with his band, Wee Wee Pole, which included the late Todd Butler. He was famously the only drag queen allowed to dine in the venerable Majestic diner -- probably because he regularly tipped the wait staff. In the early 1990s, RuPaul became a fixture in the Georgia club scene, eventually voted "Queen of Manhattan" by area party promoters and DJs. He was often seen pushing a shopping cart outside of dance clubs, selling home-made postcards, and distributing flyers for upcoming events. It was during this time that he began performing under the name "RuPaul Charles". Initially participating in "genderfuck"-style performances, RuPaul performed solo and in collaboration with other bands at several New York nightclubs, most notably the Pyramid Club. He also appeared for many years at the annual Wigstock drag festival, and appears in the documentary Wigstock: The Movie. Also in the early 1990s, RuPaul became known in the UK through his appearances on the Channel 4 series Manhattan Cable, a weekly series presented by American Laurie Pike about New York's wild and wacky Public-access television system, in which RuPaul had become involved. For a detailed first hand bio, visit- URLs: http://www.rupaul.com/ Name Variations: RuPaul | R. Charles | Ru Paul | Ru Paul Charles | RuPaul Andre Charles | RuPaul Charles Union City Recordings Profile: Union City Recordings was an electronic music record label set up by Circa records in 1991/2 from their operations in West London. The label was managed by Rob Manly and specialised in deep house music which was popular in clubs at the time. The label's catalogue ran to 29 releases across the various formats of the time (12" vinyl singles, CD singles and one compilation album, Colours). The label is best remembered for releases by RuPaul and Sasha's first single, "Appolonia" (under the name "B.M. EX"). Other artists to record for the label include Manic, Sure is Pure and TC. The first releases had sleeves designed by Union Design of Shoreditch, but were later replaced by non-branded white label bags which were intended to increase popularity with DJs and specialist record stores like Black Market. http://www.discogs.com/release/322886
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...for many wealthy young overseas buyers represents the attractiveness of London”. For the bankrolled international youth, a well-designed new-build is the key to their parents' wallets because parental concerns are often allayed by security systems and sleek...
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www.oneeyedmonster.tv - A collection of 9 NEW Films to watch in High Definition and download 'free' to your iPod Lady Ane Angel One Fire eating star of London's Shoreditch Gypsy Hotel, Torture Garden and Agent Provocateur favorite Norwegian Lady Ane Angel presented here is the first of three exclusive performances for One Eyed Monster. Iris Schieferstein Internationally acclaimed Berlin based artist Iris Schieferstein reveals the thoughts behind her original and unforgettable taxidermy works of sheer genius and puts to rest comparisons between her and Damien Hirst. Dance Monster London Street Jazz Dancer and Choreographer Paul Isles performs the exclusive Dance Monster routine and reveals what a man who danced for Madonna, Kylie, Girls Aloud, Cats and the Lion King does next. Ginny Litscher Liberty print artist Ginny Litscher gives a peek at her latest work Geisha Tree and talks about days spent drawing naked women in Switzerland, plus future places to see her designs. Todd Lynn Phoenix Trailer for 'Phoenix' Todd Lynn documentary 'Phoenix'. London's charismatic Fashion Designer favored by Anna Winter, Marilyn Manson, U2, PJ Harvey, Courtney Love, Floris Sigismondi and Top Shop shows why he will not be Rock and Rolls' best kept secret for long. Gary Powell Dirty Pretty Things drummer Gary Powell tells his journey before and after the Libertines, how he picked up an unbeatable arsenal of rhythms and displays a colorful drum solo that validates the crowds chanting. Ghost people Discover the crafty pottery of Greenwich based Sarah J Miller and watch her giving life to clay. By evoking motion with her static art, she makes dead people at London's Cockpit Studio. Beautypharma Sounds that can make you feel from Berlin musician Beautypharma. Horns Of The Blackness taken from his collection of emotional and uniquely irresistible IDM melodies dances with color to illustrate one of his darker moods. Todd Lynn Catwalk of the Todd Lynn Chimaera 08/09 Show. See the designs that inspired 'PHOENIX' the documentary on Todd Lynn from his London Fashion Week presentation before they arriving in stores around the globe for Autumn 2008.
Sunday Workshop strikes again
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...of modern inspiration and historical perspective. After the jump: 400 years of English interiors at the Geffrye Museum in Shoreditch, the newest work of international design stars at the Design Museum along the Thames, and London's only antiques, vintage,...
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The past decade has seen the continual rise of East London as a creative hub, layered with cultural diversity. The area around Andaz London has emerged as a hip and eclectic map of hidden streets and intriguing locations. Eastern Thinking celebrates this, and takes you on a tour of personal discovery and interpretation. Drag cabaret performer and starlet of the East End social scene, Jonny Woo has founded a series of significant music and entertainment events at key local venues --including 'Stark Dallas Naked' at Bistrotheque in Bethnal Green, and 'Gay Bingo' at Tea bar in Shoreditch.
The 'i-am' Beach Hut 'Jabba' has been unveiled on the Lincolnshire coast at Mablethorpe! This curvaceous re-imagining of the traditional British Beach Hut was our winning design in the 'Bathing Beauties Competition for New Coastal Architecture'. Visit the Bathing Beauties website for more info: www.bathingbeauties.org.uk 'i-am' associates are a design, branding and innovation consultancy based in Shoreditch, London. Find out more about us here: www.i-amonline.com Contact us here: +44 (0)20 7613 4114
Design Without Sleep designs projected @ Mindie, 93 Feet East in Shoreditch, London in February 2007.
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...the Victorians. A modern extension by the architect Nigel Coates houses rooms from the 20th century including a reading room with design magazines and industry journals, two large education spaces and a gallery for temporary exhibitions. At the rear is a herb...
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The Designers Block is in a series of derelict buildings on Shoreditch High Street in London yards away from corporate headquarters and finance activity of the City of London. Somehow the power always gets turned on for the show, and DIY Kyoto found a way to measure it as it comes into their stand with the amazing Wattson device that can tell you how much energy you are using and how much it is costing you. Sarah Rich covered the unveiling of the Wattson box in April at the Milan Designers Block, but I caught up with Greta Corke in London after a hard weekend in their justifiably mobbed stand. Photos courtesy of DIY Kyoto. London Design Festival photo courtesy of the festival.
A short film showing a stressy journey across london to see the fantastic Matinee Club (formerly The Modern) at their gig in Shoreditch on friday 22 September 2006. This gig was part of the london design festival with Designers Block. This video also features a short interpretation of a David Bowie music video
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...mind a bit if it keeps the area safe," he said. Digital Bridge, which set up the scheme for the regeneration agency Shoreditch Trust, hopes it will reduce fear of crime. It is also in talks with police about including an Asbo channel, featuring the...
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