Monday 21 May 2012

Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London Event Guide.


Well a long weekend of bunting, fairy cakes, union jack- waving and boozing approaches. The shops are full of souvenir tat, there is an extra bank holiday and London is bracing itself for an influx of visitors and patriotic chaos. It would be remiss of me, despite republican leanings  not to come up with some ideas of how to fill the weekend in London whether you are visiting or battening down the hatches. I am either going to, or would be if could, to the following shindigs.

Friday the 1st




Breast of British Bluestockings Jubilee Cabaret
Excellent line up of cabaret for the evening including Ophelia Bitz, Fancy Chance and Tricity Vogue. Likely to be a highly entertaining mischievous witty night, with the odd boob thrown in. Which makes sense as Elizabeth the 2nd has always had a rather impressive décolletage herself. Although if you want to know where these ladies store their diamonds you’ll have to go along. Convenient West End location and good value with tickets at a tenner a pop.
Details here.

Patriotometer: Subversive!



Saturday the 2nd 



1953 Themed Jubilee Dinner. Ella Armstrong Lach of the London Vintage Kitchen, who for some reason is rather keen on cooking is organising a pop up dinner party serving food from the same era as the coronation in a secret location, which I have been assured is not Dalston. A three course meal from the era and drinks will be accompanied by singing, party games and dancing. All for the rather economical  price of £25.00.
Details here.

Patriotometer:   God Save the Queen!


Sunday the 3rd



Diamond Jubilee Flotilla, the river, your local hostelry, your sitting room.
Now if you are lucky enough to know some rich git with a view the place to be is in their place watching the pretty ships. For the rest of us it will be the usual scrum, millions of tourists shoving, screaming kids, people blocking your view. The screens are all North of the river which means most people may get rather stuck when it comes to moving around.  The native Londoner will find a nice screen, in a nice pub, settle down with a glass of English ale and and watch it in comfort. After all most of us see a Royal at some point every year…
Details here

Patriotometer: depends, some will merely be interested in the pretty boats.

Sunday the 3rd





What the Butler Saw
Large Ball/Party in Farringdon channeling a perverse version of Downton Abbey. Confirmed performers include Frank and Nancy Sanazi and Fifties style singers plus cabaret, burlesque and DJ’s from Torture Garden amongst others. Continues until  3am the next day.
Details here.

Patriotometer: Unsuitable for a modern monarchy but Edward VII might have rather liked it.


Monday the 4th



Battle Royal
The Double RR crew host a cabaret night in their own inimitable style. Cabaret in the atmospheric Bethnal Green Working Men’s club with performers taking a republican stance. The performers are likely to be amongst the best in London, instead of being the first to be lined up in front of a wall come the revolution, be the first lined up at the bar (which has pub prices). Additionally all the money raised goes to charity. Highly recommended.
Details here.

Patriotometer:  Traitor’s Gate.
               

11 comments:

Charmaine said...

Great post! I so wish I were in London to take in some of these events. So jealous of everyone who gets to be there to enjoy it!

RedlegsinSoho said...

Thank you Charmaine, come and visit!
Minn x

Ella said...

Gosh, there's just so much good stuff on! I wish I could be everywhere at once. Thanks for featuring my dinner!

Hang T. Tran said...

I'd love to see the cabaret!
There's so much to celebrate there.

Cheers
Hang

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RedlegsinSoho said...

Thanks Reva, lots of us 40 + types around! x

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