A Friday outing for our regular Tuesday
slot in which we point you in the direction of other great happenings and
events in our great city. A new exhibition, a gig, a museum, a pop-up-shop –
the best of London within a few minutes of a London Walks walking
tour.
A special weekend post for our regular Tuesday slot focuses on a great London-themed night at The Barbican this Sunday… The Tyburn Tree
‘Dark but dashing’ The
Guardian
London’s darkest stories form the inspiration for The Tyburn Tree, a chilling song cycle created by renowned singer Marc Almond and British saxophonist, composer and record producer John Harle. From the Tyburn gallows at Marble Arch to the drinking establishments frequented by Jack the ripper, Marc Almond tells the tales using original lyrics paired with words from poets William Blake and John Dee.
Harle, whose canon of work to date includes his O Mistress Mine for Elvis Costello and the theme to BBC1'sSilent Witness, has written new music with dashings of cabaret alongside electronic dance and contemporary classical to back the historically relevant and original quirky lyrics by Marc Almond.
The Barbican Hall
Tickets £15 – £25
Full details at www.barbican.org.uk
A London Walk costs £9 – £7 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.
