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  • December 31: Give it up for Shelter - the charity which helps the homeless, as you party with the stars, dance the night way, gamble and win prizes at Bling Bling, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1.   The New Year's bash - hosted by Dominic McVey and Damien O'Brien - may include on its guest list the likes of Atomic Kitten....   And all this for a mere £100 ($150 approx.).

  • December 26:  One of the many performances of the seasonal Swan Lake.. but this time performed by the often immaculate, St Petersburg Ballet Theatre.  Elegant dance at the Royal Albert Hall!

  • December 22: Nine Lessons and Carols to celebrate Christmas at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square.

  • December 20 -21: A Day (or two) at the Races for the festive Christmas meeting at Ascot Racecourse.

  • December 19-23: One of the highlights of the international showjumping calendar is at Olympia, giving you five days to those 'horsy royals'.

  • December 19 - January 12, 2003: Richard Wilson and Susannah York in the Christmas classic, 'Peter Pan', in full flight at the Royal Festival Hall.

  • December 19 - 21: Blue, the four piece boy band with a more aggressive edge than most, perform at  Wembley Arena.

  • December 17, 19, 21: Join the betting fraternity for a night or two or three at the Dogs.  The 'Racecourse of the Millennium' serves up high speed four-legged drama, as you watch those greyhounds go ....at Walthamstow Stadium, Chingford Road, London E4.  A bet costs less than a dollar and it's just a typical hip, cool and unsophisticated London night out!

  • December 16: Shakira's Tour of the Mongoose drops in on Wembley Arena for one night.

  • December 16:  The sensational Beverly Knight performs at the London Apollo, Hammersmith.

  • December 15, 8.00pm and December 21, 6.05pm: Don't miss the Channel Four two parter '21st Century War'.   Insight News TV documents US marines training for a potential war overseas, in contrast to week 2 which takes an insightful look at three low-tech domestic disputes: between Muslims and Christians in the emerging democracy of Indonesia;  and warlords battle it out in Somalia; as countries in East Europe moves toward the edge when domestic infrastructure appears to be breaking down.  

  • December 14: Status Quo, will bring  their 'Heavy Traffic' to Wembley Arena, London.

  • December 13 - January 31:   Love Little Women?  Then this production of Louisa May Alcott's famous novel may prove to be Christmas season's hit at the Lilian Baylis Theatre Sadler's Wells.

  • December 13 - March 23, 2003:  Don't miss the new exhibition at the British Museum.  'Albrecht Durer and his Legacy' (closed on Sundays) displays the incredible Renaissance style of this epic German 15th century artist.

  • December 11-13: Elton John for yet another last ever live performance, at Wembley Arena for the last ever time again?...... until perhaps the taxman cometh!  Still one of the best showman in town, so don't miss out!

  • December 10: Jose Carreras returns to the Albert Hall for his annual Christmas Concert.  Simply the best.

  • December 8-9: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers have been around so long it's hard to remember all the good old oldies, but this is your chance to see them live at the London Arena, Limeharbour, London E14.

  • December 8: Turner Prize winner announced!  And can be seen through January 5, 2003 at Tate Britain.   Love it or hate it!

  • December 7: Great Christmas Pudding Race with celebrities in fancy dress running for Cancer Research at Covent Garden, London WC2.

  • December 6 - September 7, 2003: The Beagle Voyages - From Earth to Mars at the National Maritime Museum is designed to coincide with the launch and journey of Beagle 2 to Mars.  The exhibit is fascinating for all ages as we discover space and Darwin are intrinsically linked.

  • December 5:  Last chance to catch the week long annual German Film Festival at the Curzon, Soho.

  • December 5: Tim Henman plays Stefan Edberg in an exhibition match at the Royal Albert Hall.  Henmania reigns Okay...we hope!

  • December 4-8:  Golden Oldies of the tennis world go head to head in the Champions Tour at the Royal Albert Hall.  

  • December 3-5: Blue, the four piece boy band with a more aggressive edge than most, perform at  Wembley Arena.  Watch out for the likes of Becker, McEnroe, Cash and Stich.

  • December 3: Christmas shows with a difference?  Why not try BAC's new production of the epic Ben Hur.   On a grand scale, this Battersea based 'off-West End theatre is one of London's little gems and this new show is worth a look either in preview or during its run ending January 18, 2003.  Full review to follow!  For tickets call +1 (0)207 223 2223.

  • December 3:  The 25th Anniversary production of Mike Leigh's fab play, 'Abigail's Party' moves to the West End.   Previews start on December 3 for a run which ends on April 5, 2003 at the Ambassadors Theatre.  It's a biting insight in seventies surbubia and in many respects reminiscent of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

  • December 2:   Nickelback - one of the hottest bands of today - play one night only at Wembley Arena.

  • December 1: Alison Moyet commemorates World Aids Day by performing a special concert in aid of Crusaid at the Old Vic on The Cut, Waterloo.  At Sunday's gig she performs old classics alongside tracks from her new album... and of course the de rigeur 'few surprises'......

  • November 29: A tribute for George Harrison will no doubt be one of the highlights of the 2002 calendar as Sir Paul, Ringo, Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Jools Holland, Tom Petty and many others line-up with some of the  stars of the movie,  'Life of Brian'.  At the Royal Albert Hall, expect the best of music and comedy (from members of the Monty Python team) in recognition of the first anniversary of Harrison's death. 

  • November 28: Beyond the Box - what householders want from urban planning and design - is the subject of a discussion at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1.

  • November 26: Award-winning artist Tracey Emin, will talk about her work and her latest exhibit, at the Oxford Union, Frewin Court, Oxford.

  • November 24: Marianne Faithfull (remember 'Girl on a Motorcycle') plays one night at the Astoria.

  • November 23: Last chance to see the fabulous Frank Worth's unpublished Hollywood photos taken between 1939 - 1964.   Worth Exposing Hollywood can be seen at the 2oth Century Theatre, Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill.  Where else?

  • November 21: Heinrich Harrer, Mountaineering legend, will talk to Jim Ring, author of How the English Made the Alps, at the Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore, London SW7, at 7pm.

  • November 20: Richard Kiel, The James Bond 'Jaws' actor, will attend an exclusive book signing event of his autobiography, at the Science Museum, at 9.30pm.

  • November 20: Matthew Bourne's 'Nutcracker' opens at Sadler's Wells.  Will it be as cracking an interpretation as his previous innovative productions.  Don't risk missing the chance to find out!

  • November 18: The Queen & The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend the Royal Film Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7, in the evening. This year, the film that makes the grade is the new James Bond movie, which is called "Die Another Day", where you will see a ice dragster, ice furniture, an Aston Martin Vanquish and an Antonov plane. Of course it stars Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry.

  • November 16: Opening of a 'ground-breaking ' exhibit at the Royal Academy, Piccadilly, London W1.  Devoted to the cultural riches of Mexic's Aztec past, this one is a must if you love bright colors, and  exquisite artefacts, mosaics, jewelry and much more...

  • November 14: Sean Bean opens with Samantha  Bond (Miss Moneypenny) in a supercharged production of Macbeth at the Albery Theatre, St Martin's Lane.

  • November 13 and 15: The truly delightful Lesley Garrett in concert at the Royal Albert Hall.  An unpretentious talent!

  • November 12 and 13:   You either are, or are not a fan of Cliff Richard.  For many of the blond rinse brigade, this is 'the night out', at the London Arena!

  • November 11 and 12: Chris de Burgh and Band make a London stop during their 'Timing is Everything' tour.

  • November 7: See Gillian Anderson - of the X Files fame - on stage in London.  The two-hander with Roger Allam is Anderson's West-End debut, and she really 'sticks' her toes in the water' with a new play by Michael Weller which addresses the subject of adultery.  'What the Night For' previews from November 7 at the Comedy.

  • November 7-30: Beyond Lhasa: Sculpture and Painting from East and West Tibet.  The exhibition, staged in an 18th Century town house in central London,  contains a collection of stunning Tibetan works from artistic traditions outside the heartland of Tibet's south central districts of U and Tsang. 

  • November 7: Opening of Rossi & Rossi - a new gallery space at 13 Old Bond Street, London W1.  The inaugural exhibit: Beyond Lhasa: Sculpture and Painting from East and West Tibet.

  • November 5: The English Country House - is the subject of a debate at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1.

  • November 5: Stephen Patrick, performs at Brixton Academy, London, SW9.

  • November 5: Alexei Sayle, will be in conversation with Graham Lineham (co-writer of Fat'124567890-her Ted and Black Books), David Renwich (writer of One Foot In The Grave and Jonathan Creek), and Andrew Marshall (writer of Two Point Four Children and Dad), discussing "How to Write the Perfect Sitcom", at SOHO Theatre, 21 Dean Street, Soho, London at 7pm.

  • November 4 - 23: Dniel Kitson, will bring his new Perrier winning show ' Something ' - straight from the Edinburgh Festival - to London's Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London, W1.

  • November 4: The start of the Dance Theater of Harlem's season of the best in modern dance at Sadler's Wells.

  • November 4: Baz Luhrmann tries his hand at one of the classics as the maestro launches his version of Romeo and Juliet on the West End stage with lyrics and book by award winning Don Black and songs by newcomer Gerard Presgurvic.  Hit or miss? Playing at the Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street, London W1, only time will tell....

  • November 2 - January 23, 2003: The Gilbert Collection, London's newest museum of decorative arts, holds its first contemporary exhibition with this show of modern jewels, The Jewels of JAR, Paris. To celebrate twenty-five years of creating spectacular jewelry, Joel Arthur Rosenthal (JAR), an artist in gems, is showing four hundred extraordinary pieces in this major retrospective. 

  • November 2-3: The talented Alicia Keys performs at Wembley Arena.

  • November 1: If you love old books don't miss The Antiquarian's Booksellers' Association's Chelsea Book Fair at Chelsea's Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London SW3.

  • October 30: First opportunity to see The Turner Prize short list works on display at  TATE Britain.

  • October 28:  Last chance to see the best of international graphic design at Design Now - Graphics at the Design Museum, Shad Thames, London  SE1.

  • October 28 - November 2:   Seriously extraordinary Sean Bean of Lord of the Rings, Golden Eye and Patriot Games fame, performs Macbeth in a pre-West End short run at the Richmond Theatre.

  • October 27: The sensational live performer Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play Wembley Arena.

  • October 25 - November 23: The exhibition "Worth Exposing Hollywood", consists of one hundred hitherto undiscovered photographs of celebrities from the photographer who helped define the golden age of Hollywood, is shown at the 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, London.

  • October 25: Iain Sinclair's 'M25 London Orbital' is described as a 'parallelist performance in three-lane theatre.  With a shopping list of some of the best creative minds, this one-nighter brings together music and sound, readings and film al at the Barbican Theatre, London.

  • October 22 - 23: For the first time in 19 years Dolly Parton plays London.  This time she's appearing  at the Apollo, Hammersmith.

  • October 20: Pavarotti performs at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, accompanied by the Birmingham New Symphony Orchestra.

  • October 20: One of the the most successful bands of the day - Coldplay - play one night at Wembley Arena.

  • October 20: One of a few selective dates for hit of the Edinburgh Festival.  Peter Nobel at the Palace Theatre.   Don't miss his usual menu as he serves up a very British satirical dissection of many of the bad habits and obsessions that run though our endearing? society.

  • October 18 - January 19, 203:  Love aluminium?  Opening at the Design Museum, Shad Thames, this is your chance to see how aluminium developed into a material which has impacted on all aspects of contemporary design. 

  • October 17: Versace exhibit opens at the V&A, Cromwell Road, London SW7 ......for fashion lovers!

  • October 16 - December 24: An exhibition called 'Once Upon A Time ... ' which includes antique and rare toys from the 1600s to the early 1900s, is staged at Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London.

  • October 16: Opening of the 'Madame de Pompadour: Images of a Mistress' exhibit at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.

  • October 15: Two great Dames appear on the West End stage for the first time ever in the last 40 years.     Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith (in alphabetical order) last played together at the Old Vic in 1959.  This time they share the billing in 'The Breath of Life', David Hare's new two-hander.  Despite the competition from many of the other female 'great and good', currently working the London stage, these two 67 year old thespians are bound to take the number one spot in this 'all the right ingredients' production.  So stand on line and hope you get a chance to see lightening strike twice at the Haymarket Theatre, Haymarket, London SW1.

  • October 11 - 16: For lovers from all around the world, Jose Feliciano is the original latino songster and will be a likely sell-out at the Jazz Cafe in Camden, London Nw1.

  • October 9: And now for something to relax body and mind.... an evening of Maharishi Gandharva Veda, Indian classical music, in a beautiful Hampstead setting.  Featuring a selection of ragas - melodies that are chosen according to the season and the particular time of day - performed by Prof. Subroto R. Chowdhury - Dean of the Faculty of Music at the Calcutta School of Music -  on sitar, and  Sanjoy Jhala on tabla.  For a change of pace from 8.00pm at Burgh House, New End Square, Hampstead contact Lesley Kirk, +44 207 433 1728

  • October 9: "59 minutes to save the NHS'.    If this is a subject close to your heart, Phil Hammond's bleak  but funny picture of the National Health's battle to offer service to the sick is a one-night stand worth standing in line for... at the Bloomsbury Theatre.

  • October 7-8:  It's Bryan Ferry - the ultimate smooth performer, strutting his stuff at the Royal  Albert Hall.

  • October 7: Vincent in Brixton & Richard Eyre at Wyndham's Theatre, WC2. Your chance to hear from Richard Eyre and some of the cast in an after-show chat session.

  • October 6: Last chance to see a selection of Howard Hodgkin's Large Paintings (painted between 1984-2002) on display in Scotland at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh.

  • October 6, 13, 20: The bets of stand-up as Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe perform at Her Majesty's Theatre...

  • October 5: Night of the Stars Ball at the Hilton Park Lane, will be a star-studded event with invited celebrity guests including Jonathan Ross, Dame Edna Everage and Joan Collins, all in a good cause to raise money for The Children with Leukemia Trust.  Sounds absolutely fabulous and it all costs a mere $150 approx.  For more details call +1 44 207 348 6018.

  • October4: Werner Merzbacher - owner of the contents of the Masters of Colour: Derain to Kandinsky at the Royal Academy - chats to the Collections Secretary of the RA and Curator of the exhibit.

  • September 30 - November 2: The very best of comedy with Rory Bremner -a true talent - joined by the fabulous 'going on more than 40 years', Johns Bird and Fortune.  Brilliantly written and delivered, this is top class at the Albery Theatre.

  • September 27-29: For those interested in the unusual and eclectic, don't miss Woyzeck by Buchner at the Barbican.  The production combines music wit dance and theatre, with a blend of piano-centric acid blues and swamp jazz with the help of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan.

  • September 26: Susan Stroman Platform at 6.00pm talks about Contact, her new production in the West End.  Stroman's many credits include the choreography for the National's Oklahoma!

  • September 24: The Africa Sale at Christie's includes the Henry Morton Stanley Collection.  An auction for like minded explorers is not to be missed if you want classic memorabilia..... including Sitting Bull's Peace Pipe smoked at the Peace Conference between General Sherman and the plains Indians in 1866. 

  • September 22: Opening of the latest exhibit at the Hermitage Rooms at Somerset House.  This time it's Painting, Passion and Politics: Masterpieces from the Walpole Collection...

  • September 21 - 22: Open House weekend across London includes over 500 buildings - one of which is the new Norman Forster, City Hall which opened in July.

  • September 21: Electronic pop / 80's legend, Gary Numan + support at the newest and perhaps the most stylish music venue in London, Ocean, Hackney, London E8.  Doors open 6.00pm. Onstage 6.45pm.

  • September 18-21: Three Tales is a new work inspired by the technological advances of the 20th century. The result is a unique blend of sound and image...with music, video projection and much more... at the Barbican Theatre.

  • September 17: Opening night of the latest musical around the subject of New York. This one takes as its roots, Harlem, and the famous Apollo Theater. The new show focuses on year 1969 and brings to life the golden age of the Harlem theater and its discovery of the likes of James Brown and Gladys Knight. The Apollo may sound familiar because of its' one-of-a-kind (and possibly the first?) amateur night. So catch this one before smart New Yorkers take a trip to London to see '125th Street' (the New York location of the Apollo Theater) and hear 'fab sounds' at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

  • September 12-14: According to Eric Clapton, the greatest guitarist ever is Jeff Beck.  Beck is scheduled to play two nights at the Royal Festival Hall where he will be demonstrating his musical dexterity from 7.30pm.

  • September 12 - November 2: Stephen Daldry teams up with fashionable US playwright, Caryl Churchill to direct her new play, 'Jerwood' Downstairs at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1.

  • September 10 - December 8: Don't miss celebrity actors John Hurt and Penelope Wilton in Brian Friel's work revisiting characters from Checkov's Three Sisters and Uncle Vanya, twenty year's after the plays' events.  Sounds confusing?  The only solution is to go see it at the Gielgud. 

  • September 10: First night of the best in dance, as Merce Cunningham Dance Company comes to town from the US to celebrate their 50th Anniversary (programme 1) at the Barbican

  • September 10: Andrew Logan - known as the sculpture's answer to Elton John? - opens his  joint show with Duggie Fields at the A&D Gallery, 51 Chiltern Street, London W1.

  • September 7: Last night of the 3-week Fronteras Festival.   See the best of Latino Dance from Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, Columbia and Ecuador from modern to classical and everything in-between.  Various locations; a snapshot of local cultures; and something for everybody?

  • September 6-7: Serious rock'n rollers can put on their hippie finery for a night of nostalgia as Deep Purple play again at the Apollo, Hammersmith.

  • September 5-28: Top picks down from Edinburgh Festival include David Greig's 'Outlying Islands' with a short run at the Royal Court's Theatre Upstairs, London SW1.

  • September 5: My absolute favorite actress, Alison Steadman, (who can forget the original Abigail's Party?) makes her latest appearance in The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband (a thought which may have crossed many minds) at the New Ambassadors.  

  • September 5-9: India vs. England at the Oval.

  • September 4-5: That old faithful - James Taylor - sings those sixties/seventies classics at the Apollo Theatre.  A must for lovers of nostalgia trips!

  • September 2 - 18: Amongst the highlights and transfers to London from this year's Edinburgh Festival is a play by South African, Greig Coctzee. A comedy satire, Happy Natives has a limited season at the Soho Theatre, London W1.

  • September 1: 70th Anniversary Gala of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.  Dame Judi Dench hosts the birthday concert which celebrates the musical.  West End performers sing their hearts out - come rain or shine - with tunes from the likes of Kiss Me Kate, Paint Your Wagon and The Boys from Syracuse.

  • August 29 - September 7: Always a good chance to see the best of the Fest from Edinburgh, don't miss 'Snatches' at the New End Theatre, London NW3, and you can watch and see unbelievable conversations between actors giving you extracts of conversations between Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp.  A must for lovers of the surreal.

  • August 28: For those craving memories of WorldCup football, don't miss an exhibition of photographs of London during it's flag-waving weeks of euphoria.    Back Home Fever opens at the Coningsby Gallery, 30 Tottenham Street, London W1

  • August 28: Repeat of best of the graduating students from the new degree shows opening at the Pump House, Battersea Park, London SW11.

  • August 26-31: Kristin Chenoweth has hot footed it from the US after taking 3 top awards to be one of the Summer Divas at the Donmar, Covent Garden.

  • August 26: Last chance to see a selection of the fabulous photographs of Eve Arnold - including pics of the likes of Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, Jean Simmons, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Munroe, Paul Newman, Sophia Loren and so on and so on.  Fabulous and free at the Barbican.

  • August 25: Last chance to enjoy the fabulous Glyndebourne season, at Lewes in East Sussex.

  • August 24: Velery Gergiev conducts the orchestra and chorus of the Kirov Opera in a concert performance of Mussorgsky's sweeping Boris Godunov.  A must for all enthusiasts at the Royal Albert Hall.

  • August 23: Matthew Bourne - the absolute favorite of many when it come to inventive, imaginative and creative choreography - who can forget the all-male Swan Lake and Carman? - presents a new dance based upon Play Without Words, which is a journey back to Chelsea in the 1960s.   A short season at the National means you need to book early.

  • August 23: International Athletics at Crystal Palace with Dwain Chambers going toe-to-toe and head-to-head with Maurice Greene.

  • August 22: J. Mays - Ford's global design director - reveals all in a discussion on Ford Thunderbirds and the new 2002 T-bird,  at the Design Museum close to Tower Bridge.

  • August 18: The First British Open Salsa Dance Championships form part of Carnaval del Pueblo - a celebration of Latin America and its culture.  The winning couple will represent the UK in the World Wide Salsa Championships in Miami in November.  So visit Burgess Park in Southwark between noon and 9.00pm to see and hear all that Latino action.

  • August 18: Johnny Vegas takes a break from TV and gets back to his roots.  Live and not for the easily offended!

  • August 14: Opening night of the multi-media Euphorium at the Roundhouse, London NW1.  The widely acclaimed part performance, part installation halluconegenic trip based upon Samuel Taylor-Coleridge's opium induced fantasia, 'Kubla Khan' is a three dimensional, interactive dreamscape performed by a partnership between the Soho Theatre Company and San Francisco's ground breaking Antenna Theater.

  • August 11: August 11: The London Triathlon takes place  between 08.30am. and 10.30am.  Diversions and access restrictions - from where you can watch male and female Elite cyclists travel from the event's base at ExCel, Royal Docks, on a circuit via Tower Bridge, Southwark Bridge and the City - will be in force.

  • August 11: Simon Rattle - the Brits most celebrated conductor - leads the National Youth Orchestra and three choirs (from Birmingham, Toronto and Sydney) in Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore.

  • August 10: Ascot's  Season brings you the Blue Square Shergar Cup - one of the hottest sporting and musical combos of the Summer - with Natalie Imbruglia live in a free concert.

  • August 10: Last night of the Jubilee Proms at the very relaxing Cannizaro Park in Wimbledon.  And it's a great place to stay the night!!

  • August 6 -31: Sondheim's Follies - the legendary Broadway Musical - has a short run at the Royal Festival Hall.

  • August 5-11: Janie Dee   - Birmingham's answer to Aretha Franklin - has a short gig at the Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden, as part of the Summer Divas Season.

  • August 3: Your chance to hear the fantastic voice of Montserrat Caballe when she joins the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for the Music on a Summer Evening concerts at Kenwood, Hampstead, London NW3. Bring a picnic.  MONSERRAT CANCELLED!

  • July 31: The sell-out production of Vincent in Brixton, currently playing at the National, transfers to Wyndhams Theatre in the West End from  July 31.  A fascinating, funny and deeply moving new play about Vincent van Gogh’s early life in London, it has been acclaimed by critics.

  • Ends July 31: The North Sea Jazz Festival hits the British shores for the first time with acts lining up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, W8.  The range of performers are eclectic.... including: Dr John, Al Jarreau and veteran songwriter and pianist, Burt Bacharach.

  • July 30-31: Ruthie Henshall sings a selection from 'The Magnificent Musicals' at Richmond Theatre.

  • July 30: Dionne Warwick plays Ocean.  This Hackney located music venue is fast becoming the place for performs to get the best out of their audience.  Dionne Warwick is a must - if you love those great old classics.

  • July 27: The very unique Sex Pistols perform 'Pistols at the Palace', "their way" at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.

  • July 26-27: The legendary Neil Diamond plays Earls Court.  Don't miss singing along to those classic oldies!

  • July 23: First night of Oh What a Lovely War at The Regents Park Open Air Theatre.

  • July 19: The annual classical must - The Proms  - kicks off this year at its regular venue, The Royal Albert Hall.

  • July 17: Don't miss Via Dolorosa opening July 17 . A gripping night at the theatre as David Hare gives his personal account of a 3 week trip to Israel in 1997.  This revival has been updated and as before Hare plays himself plus another 30 odd characters.

  • July 12-22: Swan Lake - in the round - at the Royal Festival Hall.

  • July 12-14: Festival of Speed at Goodwood House, West Sussex - with an array of cars and stars.    Apparently, its size quality and sheer improbability are beyond the bounds of fantasy.  Only you may be the judge!

  • July 11 -12: Bonham's Festival of Speed Auctions including a 1895 Peugeot Type 9, expected to go under the hammer for around £150,000 (US$ 220000 approx.)

  • July 11: Shell Eco-Marathon 2002 brings together 40 teams from around the world in a contest to design the world's most fuel-efficient car.  It all takes place at Rockingham Motor Speedway near Corby.. and a long way from London!

  • July 11- September 22: Opening of the fabulous works of William Eggleston.  Organised by the Foundation Cartier por l'Art Contemporain, this photographic exhibit is a must at the Hayward Gallery, South Bank.

  • July 10-11: Old Master Paintings will be auctioned off at Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street...... including Rembrant Harmensz. van Rijn "Portrait of a Young Woman ((1633) with an estimated value of in excess of US$10 million

  • July 5: When Philip Met Isabella.  The fabulous Philip Treacy's hats, designed for his equally fabulous friend and muse, Isabella Blow, go on show at the Design Museum.

  • July 2: Rod Stewart Live in Concert - a chance to see the legend in concert.  Wembley Arena, London.

  • July 1: City of London Festival: Choir of the Chapel Royal at a very unusual location - Chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula at The Tower of London.ly 1: City of London Festival: Choir of the Chapel Royal at a very unusual location - Chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula at The Tower of London.ly 1: City of London Festival: Choir of the Chapel Royal at a very unusual location - Chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula at The Tower of London.

 

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    • August 29, 2003: The Rolling Stones Licks World Tour stops off at Wembley Arena for their last London gig.

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    • June 25, 2003 - September 14, 2003:  Ingres, Delacroix, Homer, Sargent and Whistler are among the '19th Century Painting and Drawings' at the National Gallery,  on tour from the Winthrop Collection, Harvard University.

    • May 26-27, 2003:   Springsteen at the Palace.  Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band stop off on their rising Tour at Crystal Place National Sports Stadium for a 2 night gig performing as usual as well as any rock band can in an intimate outdoor venue.

    • May 21, 2003: 'A Life for the Tsar' shows off the Kirov Opera with conductor Valery Gergiev at its best for one night at the Royal Festival Hall.

    • May 9, 2003: Tom Jones on tour again and this time he's dropping in on Wembley for the night.

    • April 27, 2003: Last day of one of the most poignant exhibits in London - "Anthem for Damned Youth" at the Imperial War Museum.  A look at 12 soldier poets from World War I and their memorable poetry, this photography (and much more) exhibition remembers the 84th anniversary of Armistice Day.

    • April 25, 2003: The terrific Joan Armatrading treats her fans to a night out at the Royal Albert Hall.

    • April 16, 2003: Coldplay - one of the best of the new bands on the top touring circuit drop in on Earls Court for the evening.

    • April 6: Last chance to see the remarkable 'By the Rivers of Babylon, the Story of the Jews of Iraq' at the Jewish Museum in Camden Town, London NW1.   From 2,500 years ago under Nebuchadnezzar through to the 20th century, it's a story well worth a visit.

    • March 11-12, 2003:   Tracy Chapman - calling herself 'a hopeful cynic' - sings her personal and universal lyrics at the Royal Albert Hall, with a welcome return to the big stage.

    • February 20, 2003 - March 8, 2003: The fabulous sell-out production of Madame Butterfly returns to the Albert Hall.

    • February 19, 2003 - May 18, 2003: A major exhibition of works from around the world by the artist Titian at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.

    • February 17: Last chance to see 'Inspiration' at a great location.  This contemporary craft fair at Painshall Park in Surrey has one of the best venues on offer to bargain hunting collectors.

    • February 16: Imogen Cooper takes the platform to work with three young pianists from the London music colleges, looking at matters of style and interpretation in Schubert's sonatas, at the Royal Festival Hall, London.

    • February 8: End of the short run of August Wilson's , 'King Hedley II' at the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn.   Wilson ranks as one of America's leading playwrights and this is a not to be missed opportunity.

    • January 26: Last chance to see Metamorphing at the Science Museum.   This one's about body transformation in painting, sculpture, photography... and in one particular case, a mummified merman.   Don't ask, just go see!

    • January 25-26: Ray Davies (ex-Kinks) and his band entertain the fans at the Royal Festival Hall.  Will it be a nightfull of good old oldies?

    • January 25, 2003: Salman Rushdie in conversation with Alastair Niven as he discusses his 'ground-breaking' novel 'Midnight's Children'  to co-incide with its adaptation and first theatre staging   at the Barbican Theatre, London.

    • January 24:  A night out with the fabulous Chris Rea at Wembley Arena.

    • January 18 - February 23, 2003: Salman Rusdie (no longer in hiding) has written a fantastical and Booker prize-winning novel Midnight's Children.  The world premiere staging of the story of India's independence and the birth of Pakistan has a short 5 week season at the Barbican.   One not to be missed!

    • February 16, 2003: Don't miss a Schubert Masterclass at the Royal Festival Hall, with internationally acclaimed pianist, Imogen Cooper working with students form the London Conservatories.  3.30pm

    • January 12, 2003: Last chance to see the Royal Treasures: A Golden Jubilee Celebration.  The Queen opens her private art galleries to the public 'to be seen at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

    • January 11, 2003: Last chance to see the latest exploration of 'Coming Homes' at the Royal Institute of British Architects.  This exhibit examines the whole idea of what a home should be and how it could or should be built.  Fascinating for the residents of the 3.8 million homes in the UK due to be built in the next 25 years.  RIBA is located at 66 Portland Place., London W1.

    • January 7-11, 2003: One 0f my favorite things!  See classic movies with live music as the Philip Glass Ensemble celebrates 25 years of film music at the Barbican with music composed and performed by Philip Glass.

    • January 7, 2003: Cirque du Soleil brings back Saltimanco to the Royal Albert Hall for a limited season only!

    • January 4: Art - the play about the white painting - finally closes its London run.

    • December 31: Give it up for Shelter - the charity which helps the homeless, as you party with the stars, dance the night way, gamble and win prizes at Bling Bling, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1.   The New Year's bash - hosted by Dominic McVey and Damien O'Brien - may include on its guest list the likes of Atomic Kitten....   And all this for a mere £100 ($150 approx.).

    • December 26:  One of the many performances of the seasonal Swan Lake.. but this time performed by the often immaculate, St Petersburg Ballet Theatre.  Elegant dance at the Royal Albert Hall!

    • December 22: Nine Lessons and Carols to celebrate Christmas at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square.

    • December 20 -21: A Day (or two) at the Races for the festive Christmas meeting at Ascot Racecourse.

    • December 19-23: One of the highlights of the international showjumping calendar is at Olympia, giving you five days to those 'horsy royals'.

    • December 19 - January 12, 2003: Richard Wilson and Susannah York in the Christmas classic, 'Peter Pan', in full flight at the Royal Festival Hall.

    • December 19 - 21: Blue, the four piece boy band with a more aggressive edge than most, perform at  Wembley Arena.

    • December 17, 19, 21: Join the betting fraternity for a night or two or three at the Dogs.  The 'Racecourse of the Millennium' serves up high speed four-legged drama, as you watch those greyhounds go ....at Walthamstow Stadium, Chingford Road, London E4.  A bet costs less than a dollar and it's just a typical hip, cool and unsophisticated London night out!

    • December 16: Shakira's Tour of the Mongoose drops in on Wembley Arena for one night.

    • December 16:  The sensational Beverly Knight performs at the London Apollo, Hammersmith.

    • December 15, 8.00pm and December 21, 6.05pm: Don't miss the Channel Four two parter '21st Century War'.   Insight News TV documents US marines training for a potential war overseas, in contrast to week 2 which takes an insightful look at three low-tech domestic disputes: between Muslims and Christians in the emerging democracy of Indonesia;  and warlords battle it out in Somalia; as countries in East Europe moves toward the edge when domestic infrastructure appears to be breaking down.  

    • December 14: Status Quo, will bring  their 'Heavy Traffic' to Wembley Arena, London.

    • December 13 - January 31:   Love Little Women?  Then this production of Louisa May Alcott's famous novel may prove to be Christmas season's hit at the Lilian Baylis Theatre Sadler's Wells.

    • December 13 - March 23, 2003:  Don't miss the new exhibition at the British Museum.  'Albrecht Durer and his Legacy' (closed on Sundays) displays the incredible Renaissance style of this epic German 15th century artist.

    • December 11-13: Elton John for yet another last ever live performance, at Wembley Arena for the last ever time again?...... until perhaps the taxman cometh!  Still one of the best showman in town, so don't miss out!

    • December 10: Jose Carreras returns to the Albert Hall for his annual Christmas Concert.  Simply the best.

    • December 8-9: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers have been around so long it's hard to remember all the good old oldies, but this is your chance to see them live at the London Arena, Limeharbour, London E14.

    • December 8: Turner Prize winner announced!  And can be seen through January 5, 2003 at Tate Britain.   Love it or hate it!

    • December 7: Great Christmas Pudding Race with celebrities in fancy dress running for Cancer Research at Covent Garden, London WC2.

    • December 6 - September 7, 2003: The Beagle Voyages - From Earth to Mars at the National Maritime Museum is designed to coincide with the launch and journey of Beagle 2 to Mars.  The exhibit is fascinating for all ages as we discover space and Darwin are intrinsically linked.

    • December 5:  Last chance to catch the week long annual German Film Festival at the Curzon, Soho.

    • December 5: Tim Henman plays Stefan Edberg in an exhibition match at the Royal Albert Hall.  Henmania reigns Okay...we hope!

    • December 4-8:  Golden Oldies of the tennis world go head to head in the Champions Tour at the Royal Albert Hall.  

    • December 3-5: Blue, the four piece boy band with a more aggressive edge than most, perform at  Wembley Arena.  Watch out for the likes of Becker, McEnroe, Cash and Stich.

    • December 3: Christmas shows with a difference?  Why not try BAC's new production of the epic Ben Hur.   On a grand scale, this Battersea based 'off-West End theatre is one of London's little gems and this new show is worth a look either in preview or during its run ending January 18, 2003.  Full review to follow!  For tickets call +1 (0)207 223 2223.

    • December 3:  The 25th Anniversary production of Mike Leigh's fab play, 'Abigail's Party' moves to the West End.   Previews start on December 3 for a run which ends on April 5, 2003 at the Ambassadors Theatre.  It's a biting insight in seventies surbubia and in many respects reminiscent of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

    • December 2:   Nickelback - one of the hottest bands of today - play one night only at Wembley Arena.

    • December 1: Alison Moyet commemorates World Aids Day by performing a special concert in aid of Crusaid at the Old Vic on The Cut, Waterloo.  At Sunday's gig she performs old classics alongside tracks from her new album... and of course the de rigeur 'few surprises'......

    • November 29: A tribute for George Harrison will no doubt be one of the highlights of the 2002 calendar as Sir Paul, Ringo, Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Jools Holland, Tom Petty and many others line-up with some of the  stars of the movie,  'Life of Brian'.  At the Royal Albert Hall, expect the best of music and comedy (from members of the Monty Python team) in recognition of the first anniversary of Harrison's death. 

    • November 28: Beyond the Box - what householders want from urban planning and design - is the subject of a discussion at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1.

    • November 26: Award-winning artist Tracey Emin, will talk about her work and her latest exhibit, at the Oxford Union, Frewin Court, Oxford.

    • November 24: Marianne Faithfull (remember 'Girl on a Motorcycle') plays one night at the Astoria.

    • November 23: Last chance to see the fabulous Frank Worth's unpublished Hollywood photos taken between 1939 - 1964.   Worth Exposing Hollywood can be seen at the 2oth Century Theatre, Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill.  Where else?

    • November 21: Heinrich Harrer, Mountaineering legend, will talk to Jim Ring, author of How the English Made the Alps, at the Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore, London SW7, at 7pm.

    • November 20: Richard Kiel, The James Bond 'Jaws' actor, will attend an exclusive book signing event of his autobiography, at the Science Museum, at 9.30pm.

    • November 20: Matthew Bourne's 'Nutcracker' opens at Sadler's Wells.  Will it be as cracking an interpretation as his previous innovative productions.  Don't risk missing the chance to find out!

    • November 18: The Queen & The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend the Royal Film Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7, in the evening. This year, the film that makes the grade is the new James Bond movie, which is called "Die Another Day", where you will see a ice dragster, ice furniture, an Aston Martin Vanquish and an Antonov plane. Of course it stars Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry.

    • November 16: Opening of a 'ground-breaking ' exhibit at the Royal Academy, Piccadilly, London W1.  Devoted to the cultural riches of Mexic's Aztec past, this one is a must if you love bright colors, and  exquisite artefacts, mosaics, jewelry and much more...

    • November 14: Sean Bean opens with Samantha  Bond (Miss Moneypenny) in a supercharged production of Macbeth at the Albery Theatre, St Martin's Lane.

    • November 13 and 15: The truly delightful Lesley Garrett in concert at the Royal Albert Hall.  An unpretentious talent!

    • November 12 and 13:   You either are, or are not a fan of Cliff Richard.  For many of the blond rinse brigade, this is 'the night out', at the London Arena!

    • November 11 and 12: Chris de Burgh and Band make a London stop during their 'Timing is Everything' tour.

    • November 7: See Gillian Anderson - of the X Files fame - on stage in London.  The two-hander with Roger Allam is Anderson's West-End debut, and she really 'sticks' her toes in the water' with a new play by Michael Weller which addresses the subject of adultery.  'What the Night For' previews from November 7 at the Comedy.

    • November 7-30: Beyond Lhasa: Sculpture and Painting from East and West Tibet.  The exhibition, staged in an 18th Century town house in central London,  contains a collection of stunning Tibetan works from artistic traditions outside the heartland of Tibet's south central districts of U and Tsang. 

    • November 7: Opening of Rossi & Rossi - a new gallery space at 13 Old Bond Street, London W1.  The inaugural exhibit: Beyond Lhasa: Sculpture and Painting from East and West Tibet.

    • November 5: The English Country House - is the subject of a debate at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1.

    • November 5: Stephen Patrick, performs at Brixton Academy, London, SW9.

    • November 5: Alexei Sayle, will be in conversation with Graham Lineham (co-writer of Fat'124567890-her Ted and Black Books), David Renwich (writer of One Foot In The Grave and Jonathan Creek), and Andrew Marshall (writer of Two Point Four Children and Dad), discussing "How to Write the Perfect Sitcom", at SOHO Theatre, 21 Dean Street, Soho, London at 7pm.

    • November 4 - 23: Dniel Kitson, will bring his new Perrier winning show ' Something ' - straight from the Edinburgh Festival - to London's Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London, W1.

    • November 4: The start of the Dance Theater of Harlem's season of the best in modern dance at Sadler's Wells.

    • November 4: Baz Luhrmann tries his hand at one of the classics as the maestro launches his version of Romeo and Juliet on the West End stage with lyrics and book by award winning Don Black and songs by newcomer Gerard Presgurvic.  Hit or miss? Playing at the Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street, London W1, only time will tell....

    • November 2 - January 23, 2003: The Gilbert Collection, London's newest museum of decorative arts, holds its first contemporary exhibition with this show of modern jewels, The Jewels of JAR, Paris. To celebrate twenty-five years of creating spectacular jewelry, Joel Arthur Rosenthal (JAR), an artist in gems, is showing four hundred extraordinary pieces in this major retrospective. 

    • November 2-3: The talented Alicia Keys performs at Wembley Arena.

    • November 1: If you love old books don't miss The Antiquarian's Booksellers' Association's Chelsea Book Fair at Chelsea's Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London SW3.

    • October 30: First opportunity to see The Turner Prize short list works on display at  TATE Britain.

    • October 28:  Last chance to see the best of international graphic design at Design Now - Graphics at the Design Museum, Shad Thames, London  SE1.

    • October 28 - November 2:   Seriously extraordinary Sean Bean of Lord of the Rings, Golden Eye and Patriot Games fame, performs Macbeth in a pre-West End short run at the Richmond Theatre.

    • October 27: The sensational live performer Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play Wembley Arena.

    • October 25 - November 23: The exhibition "Worth Exposing Hollywood", consists of one hundred hitherto undiscovered photographs of celebrities from the photographer who helped define the golden age of Hollywood, is shown at the 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, London.

    • October 25: Iain Sinclair's 'M25 London Orbital' is described as a 'parallelist performance in three-lane theatre.  With a shopping list of some of the best creative minds, this one-nighter brings together music and sound, readings and film al at the Barbican Theatre, London.

    • October 22 - 23: For the first time in 19 years Dolly Parton plays London.  This time she's appearing  at the Apollo, Hammersmith.

    • October 20: Pavarotti performs at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, accompanied by the Birmingham New Symphony Orchestra.

    • October 20: One of the the most successful bands of the day - Coldplay - play one night at Wembley Arena.

    • October 20: One of a few selective dates for hit of the Edinburgh Festival.  Peter Nobel at the Palace Theatre.   Don't miss his usual menu as he serves up a very British satirical dissection of many of the bad habits and obsessions that run though our endearing? society.

    • October 18 - January 19, 203:  Love aluminium?  Opening at the Design Museum, Shad Thames, this is your chance to see how aluminium developed into a material which has impacted on all aspects of contemporary design. 

    • October 17: Versace exhibit opens at the V&A, Cromwell Road, London SW7 ......for fashion lovers!

    • October 16 - December 24: An exhibition called 'Once Upon A Time ... ' which includes antique and rare toys from the 1600s to the early 1900s, is staged at Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London.

    • October 16: Opening of the 'Madame de Pompadour: Images of a Mistress' exhibit at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.

    • October 15: Two great Dames appear on the West End stage for the first time ever in the last 40 years.     Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith (in alphabetical order) last played together at the Old Vic in 1959.  This time they share the billing in 'The Breath of Life', David Hare's new two-hander.  Despite the competition from many of the other female 'great and good', currently working the London stage, these two 67 year old thespians are bound to take the number one spot in this 'all the right ingredients' production.  So stand on line and hope you get a chance to see lightening strike twice at the Haymarket Theatre, Haymarket, London SW1.

    • October 11 - 16: For lovers from all around the world, Jose Feliciano is the original latino songster and will be a likely sell-out at the Jazz Cafe in Camden, London Nw1.

    • October 9: And now for something to relax body and mind.... an evening of Maharishi Gandharva Veda, Indian classical music, in a beautiful Hampstead setting.  Featuring a selection of ragas - melodies that are chosen according to the season and the particular time of day - performed by Prof. Subroto R. Chowdhury - Dean of the Faculty of Music at the Calcutta School of Music -  on sitar, and  Sanjoy Jhala on tabla.  For a change of pace from 8.00pm at Burgh House, New End Square, Hampstead contact Lesley Kirk, +44 207 433 1728

    • October 9: "59 minutes to save the NHS'.    If this is a subject close to your heart, Phil Hammond's bleak  but funny picture of the National Health's battle to offer service to the sick is a one-night stand worth standing in line for... at the Bloomsbury Theatre.

    • October 7-8:  It's Bryan Ferry - the ultimate smooth performer, strutting his stuff at the Royal  Albert Hall.

    • October 7: Vincent in Brixton & Richard Eyre at Wyndham's Theatre, WC2. Your chance to hear from Richard Eyre and some of the cast in an after-show chat session.

    • October 6: Last chance to see a selection of Howard Hodgkin's Large Paintings (painted between 1984-2002) on display in Scotland at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh.

    • October 6, 13, 20: The bets of stand-up as Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe perform at Her Majesty's Theatre...

    • October 5: Night of the Stars Ball at the Hilton Park Lane, will be a star-studded event with invited celebrity guests including Jonathan Ross, Dame Edna Everage and Joan Collins, all in a good cause to raise money for The Children with Leukemia Trust.  Sounds absolutely fabulous and it all costs a mere $150 approx.  For more details call +1 44 207 348 6018.

    • October4: Werner Merzbacher - owner of the contents of the Masters of Colour: Derain to Kandinsky at the Royal Academy - chats to the Collections Secretary of the RA and Curator of the exhibit.

    • September 30 - November 2: The very best of comedy with Rory Bremner -a true talent - joined by the fabulous 'going on more than 40 years', Johns Bird and Fortune.  Brilliantly written and delivered, this is top class at the Albery Theatre.

    • September 27-29: For those interested in the unusual and eclectic, don't miss Woyzeck by Buchner at the Barbican.  The production combines music wit dance and theatre, with a blend of piano-centric acid blues and swamp jazz with the help of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan.

    • September 26: Susan Stroman Platform at 6.00pm talks about Contact, her new production in the West End.  Stroman's many credits include the choreography for the National's Oklahoma!

    • September 24: The Africa Sale at Christie's includes the Henry Morton Stanley Collection.  An auction for like minded explorers is not to be missed if you want classic memorabilia..... including Sitting Bull's Peace Pipe smoked at the Peace Conference between General Sherman and the plains Indians in 1866. 

    • September 22: Opening of the latest exhibit at the Hermitage Rooms at Somerset House.  This time it's Painting, Passion and Politics: Masterpieces from the Walpole Collection...

    • September 21 - 22: Open House weekend across London includes over 500 buildings - one of which is the new Norman Forster, City Hall which opened in July.

    • September 21: Electronic pop / 80's legend, Gary Numan + support at the newest and perhaps the most stylish music venue in London, Ocean, Hackney, London E8.  Doors open 6.00pm. Onstage 6.45pm.

    • September 18-21: Three Tales is a new work inspired by the technological advances of the 20th century. The result is a unique blend of sound and image...with music, video projection and much more... at the Barbican Theatre.

    • September 17: Opening night of the latest musical around the subject of New York. This one takes as its roots, Harlem, and the famous Apollo Theater. The new show focuses on year 1969 and brings to life the golden age of the Harlem theater and its discovery of the likes of James Brown and Gladys Knight. The Apollo may sound familiar because of its' one-of-a-kind (and possibly the first?) amateur night. So catch this one before smart New Yorkers take a trip to London to see '125th Street' (the New York location of the Apollo Theater) and hear 'fab sounds' at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

    • September 12-14: According to Eric Clapton, the greatest guitarist ever is Jeff Beck.  Beck is scheduled to play two nights at the Royal Festival Hall where he will be demonstrating his musical dexterity from 7.30pm.

    • September 12 - November 2: Stephen Daldry teams up with fashionable US playwright, Caryl Churchill to direct her new play, 'Jerwood' Downstairs at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1.

    • September 10 - December 8: Don't miss celebrity actors John Hurt and Penelope Wilton in Brian Friel's work revisiting characters from Checkov's Three Sisters and Uncle Vanya, twenty year's after the plays' events.  Sounds confusing?  The only solution is to go see it at the Gielgud. 

    • September 10: First night of the best in dance, as Merce Cunningham Dance Company comes to town from the US to celebrate their 50th Anniversary (programme 1) at the Barbican

    • September 10: Andrew Logan - known as the sculpture's answer to Elton John? - opens his  joint show with Duggie Fields at the A&D Gallery, 51 Chiltern Street, London W1.