With thanks to Country and Townhouse and The Southbank Centre:
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Dear
Reader,
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Whether you were team Posh,
Scary, Ginger, Sporty or Baby, there was no denying that the
Spice Girls defined an era. Despite being the same age as them
when they had their first hit, Wannabe, I still (semi-secretly)
loved them. Straitjacketed as I perhaps was in academic rigour,
being a pop star seemed as distant as Mars (plus I can’t sing
anyway), so these five mouthy girls were a breath of fresh air.
Now? Well, one of them, Geri Halliwell-Horner,
is on our cover this month – she’s 51 and smashing it as a
bestselling author. As she tells us, the words were always more
important to her than the music. To find out more, buy our latest issue
which is out now.
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Plus don't forget to enter
our Christmas hamper
competition. The prizes are incredible!
Have a great week.
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WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK
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Lenny
immortalised over and over again
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Speaking of legends, Lenny Henry was the live
subject for the 10th anniversary of Sky’s Portrait Artist of
the Year and smashed the
Guinness World Record for the most people painting online and in a
single venue simultaneously. Go, Lenny.
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TV
dinners
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Or rather places that you can actually eat at
that feature in our favourite shows. From Sex and the City’s
Magnolia Bakery on New York’s Bleecker Street to Ted Lasso’s The
Crown and Anchor (really called The Prince’s Head), in Richmond, we
go dining in the footsteps
of our favourite characters.
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Cheese, please
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I love cheese. It’s the one food item I
couldn’t forgo (ok, apart from chocolate). Soft, strong, blue or
stinky, I’m game for them all, so bravo to Sinodun Hill by Norton and
Yarrow Cheese which has just been named the Best British Cheese in
the recent World Cheese Awards. See more recommendations
here.
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FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS
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There are still some tickets available for the
fireworks at Battersea Park tonight – complete with food stalls and mulled
wine. 5 November
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Staying in? Check out our new culture radar, where we’ll bring you a whole host of
suggestions for things to read, watch and listen to each week.
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Arriving in Shoreditch this week is Pearly Queen, a new fish restaurant from Cornerstone chef
Tom Brown.
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Tuck into some fondue in an igloo by the river
at Fire & Fromage, Jimmy Garcia's pop-up which has returned to
the Southbank.
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Marylebone is getting its Christmas makeover
this week, with a light display made from recycled plastic bottles.
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Top tips for looking after your skin
this winter
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Raby
Castle
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What’s it really like to own a castle?
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William
Boyd is our guest on this week’s Break Out Culture
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Everyone’s talking about this pizza restaurant
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Win A House of Suntory x Lucy Wong Afternoon Tea
experience
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Fancy trying a brand new Asian-inspired
afternoon tea in the heart of London? You’re in luck: we’ve teamed up
with Lucy Wong to offer two lucky readers the chance to win a
unique afternoon tea experience – and you can bring three friends
along to enjoy it, too.
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Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access
to every digital edition for only £39
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© 2023
Country & Town House
Studio
2, Chelsea Gate Studios
115 Harwood Road, London SW6 4QL, United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
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Family fun for the rest of the
year.
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Come together
Step into a winter
wonderland of family fun at the Southbank Centre. Our Winter
Festival is bursting with festive delights to captivate
audiences of all ages. From enchanting performances to joyful
celebrations, there's something for everyone to revel in.
Gather together and
make this winter a time of wonder and unforgettable moments for the
whole family.
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The
Multi-Story Orchestra: Routes
SUN 26 NOV
Set in south London and
inspired by the musicians’ personal experiences, Routes is a
story of legacy and the trails we leave as we walk through life.
The performance blends narration and song in celebration of the
personal journeys that bring us together. For ages 7+
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Hiroshi
Sugimoto
UNTIL SUN 7 JAN
The largest survey to
date of Hiroshi Sugimoto, an artist renowned for creating some of
the most alluringly enigmatic photographs of our time. Free entry
for Under-12s
Installation
view of Hiroshi Sugimoto, Opticks series. Photo: Mark
Blower. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery.
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Simmer Down:
November
FRI 17 NOV
Celebrate diversity and
immerse yourself in the infectious energy of reggae music at our
monthly free daytime dance.
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Nutcracker
UNTIL SAT 6 JAN
Dive head-on into a glittering wonderland with
a playful reimagining of the festive classic, in a pop-up
jazz club under the Royal Festival Hall.
British Sign Language interpretation (BSL) is
incorporated into the show by members of the company.
Audio Description available: Sun 19 Nov, 2pm
& Wed 20 Dec, 7.30pm
Sensory Adapted performance with Touch Tour
available: Sun 26 Nov, 2pm (Touch Tour 1pm)
  
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Southbank Centre
Youth Voices Winter Showcase
SAT 9 DEC
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Fab-YULE-ous Voices
SAT 9 DEC
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The House with Chicken Legs
WED 13 – SAT 30 DEC
Do your best to catch this story of a house
that won’t stand still, and a young girl trying to find her
feet – in a show featuring puppets, projection and live
music.
British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted
performance: Thu 28 Dec, 7pm
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E.T. in Concert with
the Philharmonia Orchestra
WED 13 DEC
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Christmas Classics
FRI 15 – SUN 17 DEC
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Bluey's Big Play
WED 20 DEC – SUN 7 JAN
The playful Blue Heeler puppy is brought to
life in the UK premiere of a theatrical adaptation of the
smash-hit children’s TV show.
Relaxed Performances: Fri 29 Dec, 4.30pm &
Wed 3 Jan, 11am
British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted
performance: Fri 5 Jan, 2pm
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Kids' Countdown with
Len Blanco
SUN 31 DEC
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New Year's Day
Ceilidh
MON 1 JAN
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Mix &
Move x Museum of Colour: Indian Dance
FRI 10 NOV
Learn moves from Indian
dance with Pratik Keswani and Dhrumil Soni at a special edition of
our free monthly social dance, presented with the Museum of Colour.
For all ages
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Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially
selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by
mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.
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Southbank Centre is a charity registered in
England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank
Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
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