What’s on guide: January
With life getting busier every week and new bars, restaurants and events opening every month, staying on top can be tricky. So here’s a round up of this month’s hottest happenings in and around the local area…
What? The 39 Steps - by John Buchan
Where? Theydon Bois Village Hall
When? 10th – 12th January 2019
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters, an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!
What? Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Where? Canary Wharf , Canary Wharf
When? January 15th - 26th 2019
The bright lights of Canary Wharf's towers provide quite the spectacle after dark, but the business district glows brighter than usual throughout January thanks to the addition of installations from international artists. Winter Lights returns in 2019 with a new set of dazzling artworks, installations and interactive experiences.
What? Chigwell Ice Skating
Where? Woolston Manor Golf & Country Club
When? Throughout the whole of January
Get your skates on to slip and glide on Chigwell’s magical outdoor ice rink set in beautiful surroundings. This ice rink isn’t going anywhere with availability throughout January and beyond. Take advantage of the cold weather and get your skates on!
What? London Short Film Festival
Where? Various London venues , London
When? January 11th – 20th 2019
The London Short Film Festival rings in its 16th birthday with ten ambitious days of bite sized movies. The festival takes place over 10 days across seven different venues, and is bound to impress any filmgoer.
What? Good Grief, Charlie Brown!
Where? Somerset House, Temple
When? Until Sunday March 3rd 2019
Celebrating Snoopy and the Enduring Power of Peanuts explores the impact of the most successful comic strip of all time on the contemporary cultural landscape, uncovering the social, political and philosophical complexities told through the four-panel comic strip that have spoken to scores of artists and designers in their own work.
What? Nine Night
Where? Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall
When? Until Saturday February 9th 2019
Following a smash-hit run at the National Theatre, Nine Night, Natasha Gordon’s remarkable debut play transfers to the West End. Roy Alexander Weise directs a cast of seven, including Cecilia Noble as the gloriously funny and formidable Aunt Maggie in this touching and exuberantly funny exploration of the rituals of family.
What? A Vision of Elvis
Where? Hackney Empire, London
When? Sat 19th January 2019
2008 European Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Rob Kingsley presents the total Elvis package, from custom-made costumes to that curl of the lip. Don’t miss the king himself blow you away.
What? Taster session: Magical forest boxes
Where? The View, Chingford
When? Friday 11th January 2019
Make a box and transform it using collage and decoupage techniques. Use nature’s materials found on the Forest floor to cover and inspire. Led by Talula Noor, an experienced textiles lecturer. This exciting experience is for adults (19 years +) only.