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SE1 Direct 511: Jellyfish Theatre, Urban Sages & E&C theatre ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 511 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 23 August 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Massage, acupuncture, hypnotherapy & life coaching * What's on this week * 2 local job vacancies this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Noticeboard: Overeaters Anonymous ============================================================ { Local news & features from the London SE1 website } Remember you don't have to wait till SE1 Direct drops into your mailbox to get a local news fix. The London SE1 website offers the latest news throughout the week. You can also see the news on a map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/map * Jellyfish Theatre prepares to open in Union Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4768 * Veteran and 21st century Land Girls visit Wartime Farm Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4767 * Lower Marsh revamp: Lambeth selects Atkins Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4766 * Southwark pupils' work to be published in IPC magazines Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4765 * Cross-river video art screen planned for City riverside Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4764 * Bermondsey kids win international space competition @ NASA Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4763 * Build your own Tower Bridge with Lego's 4,287-piece kit Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4762 * All Hallows Garden closed by Southwark Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4760 * Man who shot at police in Isabella Street convicted Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4761 * Whites Grounds Skate Park improvements unveiled Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4769 ============================================================ { Advert } Massage, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and life coaching in Waterloo The Breathe-London wellbeing studio at the Colombo Centre has the largest team of therapists in Waterloo. To see our massage and acupuncture timetable and booking details go to http://www.breathe-london.com/massage For hypnotherapy (stop smoking packages), life coaching and positive psychology courses go to http://www.breathe-london.com/positive-psychology As a discount for SE1 Direct readers print this email and get �10 off your next treatment To book call the Colombo Centre on 020 7261 1658. If you are unsure which treatment is best for you call Andy on 07766 34 39 31 to arrange a free 15 min consultation ============================================================ { What's on this week } Each week we select a few highlights from the community and cultural events taking place over the next seven days. For a comprehensive what's on guide visit http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/ or pick up a copy of our free monthly printed publication, 'in SE1'. PLAYWORKS LAUNCH AT MINT STREET PARK Monday 23 August 2pm-4pm at Mint Street Park, Southwark Bridge Road; free Celebrate Mint Street Park's new stage, sports pitch, play equipment, fitness zone and refitted Adventure Playground. Marvel at the dance skills of our younger residents, test your fitness on the gym equipment, find your rhythm in the drumming workshop and improve your football skills with professional coaches. Explore the new play forest in the Adventure Playground and have your face painted. Then join BOST for cake and find out how you can get involved in the park in future. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9582 STAMFORD STREET & THE CUT: LIVING MEMORY HERITAGE WALK Tuesday 24 August 11am; free Part of a series of free history walks in Waterloo and the surrounding area with the Living Memory heritage project. The walks are roughly an hour in length and are free to attend. To book and for more information contact Laura Cowell on 020 7021 1600 or [email protected]. Places are limited and you must book onto the walk in advance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9553 KNITTING CLUB AT LEON BANKSIDE Tuesday 24 August 6.15pm-7.30pm at Leon, 7 Canvey Street; free John Harvard Library has started a knitting club where books will also be discussed. Learners and experienced knitters all welcome. Contact [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9549 BANKSIDE URBAN SAGES: CALLING LOCAL RESIDENTS 65+ Wednesday 25 August 4.30pm at Union Street Urban Orchard, 100 Union Street This September the Architecture Foundation will collaborate with a group of local people aged 65 and over to explore the public realm in Bankside through a series of creative workshops. Activities will take place from 6-10 September in Bankside and will include urban birding, architecture, planting and illustration, and will culminate in a public celebration event at the end of the week. To find out more and sign up for the programme, join the organisers for tea at the Union Street Urban Orchard. For more information or to register you interest, please email [email protected] or phone 020 7084 6767 All events are free of charge and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9506 SPUR OF THE MOMENT: ROYAL COURT AT ELEPHANT SHOPPING CENTRE Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 August Wed-Sat 7pm; Sat 3.30pm at Theatre Local, Unit 215, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, Elephant and Castle; Cash-only 'pay what you like' box office open from 4pm on performance days Fourth in a season of plays presented in an empty shop unit by the Royal Court Theatre. Pre-teen Delilah enjoys High School Musical, swim parties and ogling the lodger. Whilst her parents throw verbal grenades at one another, they barely notice their 21 year old tenant starting to notice her. Spur of the Moment looks at the distance between close family relations and a young girl on the brink of adolescence. It is the debut play by Anya Reiss, written when she was 17. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8536 CANDY THIEF: MUSIC ON THE GREEN Thursday 26 August 12.30pm-2.30pm at Waterloo Millennium Green, Waterloo Road; free Second in a series of three lunchtime concerts on Waterloo Millennium Green. Candy Thief merge folk, country and rock with gypsy psychedelic punk to create an individual and melodic sound. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9611 TOAD HALL! FREE THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Until Sunday 5 September Thu-Sun 6pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre by the Thames. From the original story The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame adapted by The Steam Industry Free Theatre and the young people of Southwark. Suitable for all ages this is family fun in the great tradition of the award winning Steam Industry Scoop shows, packed with jokes, tunes, puppets and celebration. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9327 DON JUAN IN LOVE - FREE THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Until Sunday 5 September Thu-Sun 8pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre by the Thames. This much loved tale has inspired many other great writers down the centuries from Steam Industry's action packed new production draws inspiration from them all to present a fast-paced new version for a city troubled by its own mixture of machismo and violence. Post-show discussions are also set to explore the sexual politics and knife culture of London today. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9328 OIKOS - FIRST PLAY AT THE JELLYFISH THEATRE Thursday 26 August to Saturday 18 September 8pm at The Jellyfish Theatre, Marlborough Playground, Union Street; �10 & �13 First play to be performed in temporary new theatre on Union Street. New play by Simon Wu, directed by Topher Campbell and designed by Bernadette Roberts. Salil, a highly-successful businessman, has it all worked out: career, family, river-view des-res in Chiswick and a beautiful mistress. So why is he increasingly haunted by ghosts from the Old Country? When the Thames bursts its banks and his family scramble to keep their heads above water, the very foundations of his perfect life are threatened and Salil is forced to look to both his future and his past for redemption. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9527 BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE: THE JOLLY BUCCANEERS Friday 27 to Saturday 28 August 10pm at National Theatre, South Bank; free Watch This Space presents a series of live performances of The British Stage in Miniature, blown up to a huge scale and projected onto the flytower. Young Blood lovingly recreates these mini-masterpieces in his outsize Corinthian Theatre and his hand-coloured, cut-out figures and scenery burst into life with accompanying music adding a contemporary twist. In Blackbeard the Pirate, experience swashbuckling high-sea adventures with the infamous Blackbeard - the Captain Jack Sparrow of his day! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9459 MICHAEL CLARK COMPANY: TATE MODERN LIVE Friday 27 to Monday 30 August Fri & Sat 9.30pm; Sun & Mon 5.30pm at Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, Bankside; free Widely considered as one of the most eminent and groundbreaking choreographers today, Michael Clark and his dance company transform the Turbine Hall into a space for experimentation and practice while they prepare a new work created in response to this monumental space. This unique display of live art provides an extraordinary opportunity for Tate visitors to witness the artistic process behind Clark's choreography. Michael Clark has also invited over 80 members of the public to join weekly workshops with the company in July and August. The group of untrained dancers have learnt a piece of choreography to be performed en-masse in the Turbine Hall over the August bank holiday weekend. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9507 ANGELS AND ANIMALS: SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL UNCOVERED Saturday 28 August 11am at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �3 per adults; accompanying children free This will be a family-orientated safari taking you to the heavenly realm of angels. A snail, lion, porcupine, and a dolphin are all portrayed within the building. There are more mammals, birds, and animals than angels to uncover. Part of the 'Southwark Cathedral Uncovered' series of themed tours. Cathedral guides will recall those commemorated within the building and uncover the rich and colourful history of the church and area through its monuments, tombs, windows, and artefacts. No booking necessary. All tours will commence in the Nave. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9208 THE ALTERNATIVE VILLAGE FETE ON THE SOUTH BANK Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 August Sat 1pm-7.30pm; Sun 1pm-4pm at National Theatre, South Bank; free An exuberant urban reinterpretation of the traditional village fete, where the usual stalls and vegetable competitions are peopled by a riotous range of avant garde artists, crazy craft-makers and provocative produce, with performances and activities for all the family. You'll find music from Cut and Shine and Transsiberian Marching, cucumber sandwich throwing with The Chap Olympics, Ladidah's 1940s exercise routine and wheelchair square dancing with The Rhinestone Rollers - all under the watchful gaze of your host, Paul L Martin. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9616 SOUTHWARK AND THE NEW WORLD: SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL UNCOVERED Saturday 28 August 2pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �3 There are several links with our cousins over 'The Pond'. These, and the stories relating to them, will be recalled by Neil Sinclair. Part of the 'Southwark Cathedral Uncovered' series of themed tours. Cathedral guides will recall those commemorated within the building and uncover the rich and colourful history of the church and area through its monuments, tombs, windows, and artefacts. No booking necessary. All tours will commence in the Nave. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9209 LEST WE FORGET - MILITARY AND WARFARE CONNECTIONS: SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL UNCOVERED Monday 30 August 11am at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �3 Revd Neville Smith recalls those who have died for their faith, and gives thanks to those who have gone before us who fought and defended our freedoms against tyranny and dictatorship. The tour also acknowledges those who were innocent bystanders caught up in acts of terrorism. Part of the 'Southwark Cathedral Uncovered' series of themed tours. Cathedral guides will recall those commemorated within the building and uncover the rich and colourful history of the church and area through its monuments, tombs, windows, and artefacts. No booking necessary. All tours will commence in the Nave. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9210 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Interim Corporate Responsibility Manager, Better Bankside * Floor/Waiting Staff, The Compass, Rotherhithe Details at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs Why not advertise your job vacancy here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/add-a-job ============================================================ { Small offices & desk spaces for rent } * Office space to share with a friendly PR agency, Mandarin Details at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/post-advert ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Blackfriars Bridge closure Sunday night http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130599 * Removals - Help! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130597 * London Blitz 1940 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130584 * Fliming @ Blue Fin Building http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130569 * Kid friendly pubs - are there any? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130559 * Mirrors http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130537 * The Dean Swift in Shad Thames http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130487 * 38 Decima Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130416 * Selling a 1 bed - estate agents? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/130393 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ { Business forum in association with Better Bankside } * Desk Space needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/129618 * Business mentors - Princes Trust http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/128011 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Don Juan in Love at The Scoop Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4771 * Toad Hall at The Scoop Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4770 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } IS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Do you eat when you're not hungry? Do you binge and then starve yourself? Is your weight affecting your life? Tired of diets and still food obsessed? New weekly meditation meeting Sunday 5:30 - 6:30 PM St Alphege Clergy House, Pocock Street, SE1 0BJ OR CALL 08702 259728 http://www.oagb.org.uk ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2010 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================