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Flamenco Festival
Opens: 07/02/2012
Sadler's Wells, London
The international dance calendar staple descends upon Islington once more, bringing with it the world’s greatest flamenco talents. The Olivier-nominated Rafael Amargo presents his latest effort, Poet in New York, a multimedia spectacle highly lauded by critics, and there’s also the usual stunning ensembles, period costumes and dance.
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Shhh! Festival
Opens: 04/02/2012
The Gallery Cafe, London
London’s ode to the quieter side of the arts returns to Bethnal Green. Musicians including Tiny Ruins, Tom Rogerson (Three Trapped Tigers) and Felix will be making no doubt restrained performances, while others accompany silent movies by artist Luke Drozd. Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation. You deserve it.
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The Long Count
Opens: 02/02/2012 Closes: 04/02/2012
Barbican Centre, London
The Long Count, a metaphor-laden game of rounders and key to the Mayan creation myth, forms the basis of this ambitious collaboration. Ethereal visuals by artist Matthew Ritchie have been synced to a score written by the Dessner twins (of band The National) and performed by a 12-piece orchestra.
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Death: Southbank Centre's Festival For The Living
Opens: 27/01/2012 Closes: 29/01/2012
Southbank Centre, London
Death. As a taboo subject it’s nearly up there with liking Justin Lee Collins. Using music performances from mortality-obsessed composers, arrangements of funky bespoke coffins and chats with philosophers and undertakers, this family-friendly two day festival will do its best to challenge western apprehensions about The Great Unknown.
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The London Comedy Film Festival
Opens: 26/01/2012 Closes: 29/01/2012
BFI Southbank
Championing comedy as craft, this new festival draws from Hollywood and independents for shorts, full-lengths and the odd masterpiece. Edgar Wright hosts a double-bill featuring his Shaun of the Dead with Mike Leigh's Life is Sweet, and catch the world premier for 'lost' Tony Hancock script The Day Off.
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London Art Fair
Opens: 18/01/2012 Closes: 22/01/2012
Diverse is an understatement here. The UK's largest British art fair features 100 galleries, 1,000 artists, and is a neat chance to enjoy big names of the 20th-century alongside players from our exceptional contemporary art scene. The exciting Art Projects sees young London galleries Hannah Barry and Alma Enterprises getting involved.
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Spitalfields Winter Festival 2011
Opens: 10/12/2011 Closes: 20/12/2011
Various Locations, London
If the current economic apocalypse had you thinking Christmas was cancelled, think again. Spitalfields is hosting its annual festive extravaganza and storytelling, concerts and a Michelin-starred restaurant are on the cards. We are particularly excited about Tuesday 13th, when avant-garde musician Gavin Bryars' band tackles the work of Tom Waits.
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The Other Art Fair
Opens: 25/11/2011 Closes: 27/11/2011
Bargehouse, London
Ranging from Paul Larricart's urban spray-paint designs to haunting landscapes by Emma Kemp, this is an opportunity to see (and buy) plenty of young talent working across different genres. Supplementary activities include (Jasper) Joffe and (Harry) Pye's 99p Shop, Robin Collective's Secret Garden and a Tom's Shoes Giveaway.
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London Turkish Film Festival
Opens: 24/11/2011 Closes: 08/12/2011
Various Locations, London
Since its inauguration in 1993, this festival has firmly established itself as a key cinematic event. Look out for Being Italian with Signora Enrica, staring Claudia Cardinale, and Hair (winner of Best Turkish Film at the 2011 Istanbul Film Festival), with the illustrious Golden Wings award up for grabs. |
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Soundtrack Festival
Opens: 16/11/2011 Closes: 20/11/2011
Various locations, Cardiff
Exploring and celebrating the relationship between film and music, Cardiff's Soundtrack returns with its strongest line-up yet. This year's festival boasts award-winning filmmaker Don Letts and comedian Adam Buxton. Also included is Steve McQueen's Shame, a 40th anniversary celebration of Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, and Ralph Fiennes's directorial debut, Coriolanus.
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