Sunday Magazine – August 18, 2019

(Dana P.) #1

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by Kirsten Jones


London’s coolest nightspot –
featuring a bar crafted entirely
of ice – is celebrating its 15th
anniversary. At Mayfair’s
ICEBAR London, drink in the
new jaw-dropping sculptures
of its Valhalla Calling viking-
themed Icebar. Slip on a
fur-lined cape and gloves for
a chilly cocktail or, for those
preferring warmer climes,
there is a Firebar, Summer
Terrace and Yuu Kitchen @
ICEBAR London where you can
enjoy Pacific-Asian culinary
delights and pop-culture
artwork. See icebarlondon.com.

Doctor Who meets
Victorian fantasy at
the world’s biggest
steampunk festival.
Historic Lincoln will
transform to celebrate
the steam-powered
world of the 19th
century from Friday to
Monday. Visit Cathedral
Quarter for the Asylum
Steampunk Festival’s
fun-packed programme
of art, literature, music, fashion and comedy with a sci-fi twist.
Dress up and step on to the cobbles to spot enthusiasts in
their quirky garb, from top hats to corsets, flying goggles and
flamboyant feathers. For tickets, see asylumsteampunk.co.uk.

Recruit your nearest and dearest to step forward, raise money and
help Alzheimer’s Society find a cure for dementia. To celebrate its
40th anniversary, the charity is inviting people of all abilities to go
the extra mile and take part in one of 38 Memory Walks across the
country. Register at memorywalk.org.uk to find walks from Blackpool
to Plymouth or along the Humber Bridge. Choose a two, 10 or 15k
challenge or sign up for a Glow walk to pound the pavement by night.

Tear your kids away from their
toys to see Peppa Pig and
friends live on stage. Peppa Pig:
My First Concert invites little
ones and their (albeit less
enthusiastic) mums and dads
to an interactive show with a
live orchestra and songs from
the hit TV show. Join Peppa and
George to learn all about
instruments and the different
sounds they make. The UK tour
visits Snape Maltings Concert
Hall today, followed by London’s
Southbank Centre and Cliff’s
Pavilion, Southend, ending in
Bury St Edmunds on August 30.
Tickets cost from about £7.50.
Visit peppapiglive.com/
my-first-concert for details.

Tales of a framed agent, fractured friendship and a felon who follows her dream


Angel Has Fallen
Framed for trying to kill
the President, a secret
service agent fights for his
life and freedom while he
battles to uncover the
truth. With Gerard Butler
and Morgan Freeman, the
action-packed movie is in
cinemas from Wednesday.

Wild Rose
Jessie Buckley is
Rose-Lynn, an ex-con who
longs to be a Nashville
star. The young mum
leaves her home to chase
her dream in this drama
celebrating the underdog.
It’s out on Blu-ray and
DVD tomorrow.

The School Run
In this relatable battle
of wills by Helen Whitaker,
two best friends enter
a race for their child
to get the last spot
at a top school. The
new novel is £8.99 at
the Express Bookshop
on page 77.

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