Author: Red Bus Londinium
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Review: Black Superhero, Royal Court ***
Review: The play “Black Superhero” effectively explores friendship, confusion, and self-destruction, enhanced by strong performances and creative staging.
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Review: Ain’t Too Proud *****
Ain’t Too Proud has everything you want in a jukebox musical (cracking songs, sizzling choreography) but so much more: a profound and moving story tied to American Black music history. The choreography is fantastic. Sergio Trujillo has produced some innovative and empathetic movement all while using Motown classic moves. The story of the Temptations relationship…
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Lehman Trilogy *****
We all loved this sweeping family saga which gave insights into the development (and fall) of investment banks, particularly Lehman Brothers. It is long and has only three cast members, so is not the show for you if you struggle with you struggle with long spoken shows or actors playing multiple characters. Hadley Fraser, Nigel…
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Loughrigg Tarn
Loughrigg Tarn is a small, natural lake north of Windermere. It is lovely for a dip just before climbing Loughrigg Fell. When we had a dip, it was covered in gorgeous lily pads. https://goo.gl/maps/QL4eiX6Y2gG4ZC2C9
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Canary Wharf
Yes, you read that right! Swimming was available in 2022 at Canary Wharf. It is not yet clear whether it will be possible in 2023, but worth watching out for! https://nowca.org/new-venue-love-open-water-canary-wharf-joins-the-nowca-network/
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Hampstead: Kenwood Ladies Pond
The Kenwood Ladies Pond, on Hampstead Heath, is a popular choice for both swimming and sunbathing. It is very deep so you must be over eight and a strong swimmer. In the winter, pre-booking is required. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/hampstead-heath/where-to-go-at-hampstead-heath/kenwood-ladies-pond
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Central London: Serpentine
There are two ways to swim in the beautiful Serpentine (right in the middle of Hyde Park). One is by joining the Serpentine Swimming Club. The Club swim year round (including Christmas day) between 5 am and 9:30 am. They are not currently accepting new members but keep checking back: http://serpentineswimmingclub.com/ There is also the…
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Seat Filling: Central Tickets
Central Tickets offers a seat filling service to theatres. It is free to join and access many shows – musicals, plays and concerts. Many days there are more than 100 shows on offer. You need to be discreet (don’t tell people on social media or at the theatre that you are seat filling). It would…
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ATG Local Heroes
If you are a “local hero” (teachers, social care workers, prison officers, armed forces, ‘blue light’ professionals and Max Card holders), ATG offers 25% off many of their shows. I have not seen any central London shows offered, but Richmond Theatre and Wimbledon Theatre are included. https://www.atgtickets.com/campaigns/local-heroes/featured-shows/?fbclid=IwAR1wET1W3AgvZn0Jrm6cnpd6pei-4PSFISfbJ2n-a2c3-2AAnNBP7AZQcAw
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Barbican Centre: £5 – £15 tickets (14 to 25 year olds)
Discounts: The Young Barbican scheme provides discounted tickets for 14-25 year olds, ranging from £5 to £15 for various shows.
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Royal Shakespeare Company: £10 TikTok tickets (14 to 25s)
Discounts: The Royal Shakespeare Company offers £10 tickets for ages 14-25 and students, covering various productions including Matilda and Totoro.
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