The What, Where, When: 7 February
WHAT: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake Boldly shattering the traditional concept of swans in tutus, and blending dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant award winning designs, Matthew Bourne has created a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our times
WHERE: Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB www.birminghamhippodrome.com
WHEN: 5 – 15 February
WHAT: Boeing Boeing at the Everyman, Cheltenham A play presented by independent theatre company Talking Scarlet. A classic farce written by the French playwright Marc Camoletti. In 1991, the play was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most performed French play throughout the world.
WHERE: Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ www.everymantheatre.org.uk/
WHEN: 4 - 8 February
WHAT: Wildlife Photography for Beginners at WWT Slimbridge Starting with an illustrated introductory session looking at composition, technique and equipment, you will then head outside for practical session of nature photography.
WHERE: WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge, GL2 7BT www.wwt.org.uk
WHEN: 8 February
WHAT: Christleton Farmers Market This is a true community Farmers Market with a devoted following. Here you will find real food passionately produced all year round from local suppliers. There are delicious homemade jams and chutneys, organic fruit and vegetables, fresh meat and fish plus many more treats on offer.
WHERE: Village Road, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AS www.ringobellschester.co.uk
WHEN: 8 February
WHAT: Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair Largest international event of its kind in the region as part of a nationwide series.
WHERE: Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 6 -7 February
WHAT: Exhibition, Provence at the Turn of the 20th century, The Chosen Land of Fauvism and Modern Art To coincide with Sothebys and Christies Impressionist and Contemporary sales in London, the Marseille based Alexis Pentcheff Gallery is bringing to London Fauve artists whose work has been in private collections for many years.
WHERE: Art Galleries Europe, 18 Maddox St, London W1 www.galeriepentcheff.fr
WHEN: 3 – 8 February
WHAT: Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Features workshops and materials for card making, cross stitch, stencilling and glass painting.
WHERE: Event City, Phoenix Way, Off Barton Dock Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TB www.ichf.co.uk
WHEN: 6 - 8 February
WHAT: Rhapsody /Tetractys – The Art of Fugue/Gloria A celebration of three defining choreographers of The Royal Ballet: Frederick Ashton, Kenneth MacMillan and Wayne McGregor.
WHERE: Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden London, WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
WHEN: 7 – 15 February
WHAT: Make-a-Wish Valentine's Ball Held by Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, which grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
WHERE: The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA www.make-a-wish.org.uk
WHEN: 8 February
WHAT: Works on Paper Art Fair London's main event for the watercolours industry.
WHERE: The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD www.worksonpaperfair.com
WHEN: 6 – 9 February
WHAT: Strictly Come Dancing Live 2014 London performance Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli judge as the stars of the popular dance series take to the floor for the final dates of their UK tour. Lisa Riley hosts.
WHERE: The O2 Arena, Millennium Way, London, SE10 0DX www.strictlycomedancinglive.com
WHEN: 8 -9 February
WHAT: Narcissus Rising star of The Royal Ballet, Fernando Montaño, presents a new short dance film, Narcissus, in the presence of legendary British fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood. Fernando will perform live during an international evening of art that includes classical piano, opera and poetry.
WHERE: The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH
www.hippodromecasino.com
WHEN: 9 February
WHAT: Gabriella Swallow and Her Urban Family Classically trained cellist Gabriella is a leading performer of contemporary music and this concert reflects her vision of mixing the boundaries between modern and classical music.
WHERE: The Forge, Camden, 3 -7 Delancey St, London NW1 7NL www.forgevenue.org
WHEN: 12 February
WHAT: Valentine's Sparkling Wine Masterclass Celebrate Valentine's Day with a loved one or a group of single friends at Vinopolis Wine Tasting Experience, which is offering a variety of events to celebrate in February.
WHERE: Vinopolis, No. 1 Bank End, London, SE1 9BU www.vinopolis.co.uk
WHEN: 12 – 14 February
WHAT: The Prince's Trust Handbags and Gladrags Fundraiser in aid of The Prince's Trust combines fashion, entertainment and fine-dining.
WHERE: One Mayfair, London, W1 www.princes-trust.org.uk
WHEN: 13 February
WHERE: Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB www.birminghamhippodrome.com
WHEN: 5 – 15 February
WHAT: Boeing Boeing at the Everyman, Cheltenham A play presented by independent theatre company Talking Scarlet. A classic farce written by the French playwright Marc Camoletti. In 1991, the play was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most performed French play throughout the world.
WHERE: Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ www.everymantheatre.org.uk/
WHEN: 4 - 8 February
WHAT: Wildlife Photography for Beginners at WWT Slimbridge Starting with an illustrated introductory session looking at composition, technique and equipment, you will then head outside for practical session of nature photography.
WHERE: WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge, GL2 7BT www.wwt.org.uk
WHEN: 8 February
WHAT: Christleton Farmers Market This is a true community Farmers Market with a devoted following. Here you will find real food passionately produced all year round from local suppliers. There are delicious homemade jams and chutneys, organic fruit and vegetables, fresh meat and fish plus many more treats on offer.
WHERE: Village Road, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AS www.ringobellschester.co.uk
WHEN: 8 February
WHAT: Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair Largest international event of its kind in the region as part of a nationwide series.
WHERE: Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 6 -7 February
WHAT: Exhibition, Provence at the Turn of the 20th century, The Chosen Land of Fauvism and Modern Art To coincide with Sothebys and Christies Impressionist and Contemporary sales in London, the Marseille based Alexis Pentcheff Gallery is bringing to London Fauve artists whose work has been in private collections for many years.
WHERE: Art Galleries Europe, 18 Maddox St, London W1 www.galeriepentcheff.fr
WHEN: 3 – 8 February
WHAT: Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Features workshops and materials for card making, cross stitch, stencilling and glass painting.
WHERE: Event City, Phoenix Way, Off Barton Dock Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TB www.ichf.co.uk
WHEN: 6 - 8 February
WHAT: Rhapsody /Tetractys – The Art of Fugue/Gloria A celebration of three defining choreographers of The Royal Ballet: Frederick Ashton, Kenneth MacMillan and Wayne McGregor.
WHERE: Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden London, WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
WHEN: 7 – 15 February
WHAT: Make-a-Wish Valentine's Ball Held by Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, which grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
WHERE: The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA www.make-a-wish.org.uk
WHEN: 8 February
WHAT: Works on Paper Art Fair London's main event for the watercolours industry.
WHERE: The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD www.worksonpaperfair.com
WHEN: 6 – 9 February
WHAT: Strictly Come Dancing Live 2014 London performance Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli judge as the stars of the popular dance series take to the floor for the final dates of their UK tour. Lisa Riley hosts.
WHERE: The O2 Arena, Millennium Way, London, SE10 0DX www.strictlycomedancinglive.com
WHEN: 8 -9 February
WHAT: Narcissus Rising star of The Royal Ballet, Fernando Montaño, presents a new short dance film, Narcissus, in the presence of legendary British fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood. Fernando will perform live during an international evening of art that includes classical piano, opera and poetry.
WHERE: The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH
www.hippodromecasino.com
WHEN: 9 February
WHAT: Gabriella Swallow and Her Urban Family Classically trained cellist Gabriella is a leading performer of contemporary music and this concert reflects her vision of mixing the boundaries between modern and classical music.
WHERE: The Forge, Camden, 3 -7 Delancey St, London NW1 7NL www.forgevenue.org
WHEN: 12 February
WHAT: Valentine's Sparkling Wine Masterclass Celebrate Valentine's Day with a loved one or a group of single friends at Vinopolis Wine Tasting Experience, which is offering a variety of events to celebrate in February.
WHERE: Vinopolis, No. 1 Bank End, London, SE1 9BU www.vinopolis.co.uk
WHEN: 12 – 14 February
WHAT: The Prince's Trust Handbags and Gladrags Fundraiser in aid of The Prince's Trust combines fashion, entertainment and fine-dining.
WHERE: One Mayfair, London, W1 www.princes-trust.org.uk
WHEN: 13 February