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2-for-1 LSO tickets and a Twelfth Night-inspired musicalHalf Six Fix is back!
Discover two stirring symphonies at the Barbican this FebruaryLondon Symphony Orchestra’s Half Six Fix is back! This series of short and sweet orchestral concerts at the Barbican is an excellent gateway to the medium for newbies — as well as offering plenty to please seasoned concert goers. And this month the LSO is really spoiling us — with a pair of performances showcasing two terrific British composers. On Wednesday 5 February, Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Walton’s Symphony No. 1. As always, the evening begins with an introduction to the piece which reveals the context of its composition (in this case, heartbreak following the end of an affair), and the highlights to listen out for (the intense opening, snarky scherzo, tragic slow movement, and celebratory finale), before the LSO work their magic on it. Then, on Wednesday 12 February, Pappano returns to conduct A Sea Symphony by Vaughan Williams. This immense ode to the power of nature sees the LSO joined by two soloists and the London Symphony Chorus, who sing through almost the entirety of the work. With each Half Six Fix concert lasting just an hour, it’s a fantastic alternative to a post-work pint — and our readers even bring a friend along at no additional cost, with 2-for-1 tickets available with the code LDN25HSF (that works out as little as £7.50 each!) New jazz musicalShakespeare’s Twelfth Night is relocated to 1940s Harlem in a bold new retelling of the 17th century rom com. Play On sees ambitious songwriter Vy employ gender-fluid cunning to make it in the New York City jazz scene. The musical, which blends the music of Duke Ellington with street dance choreography, opens at the Lyric Hammersmith today. Swot up on London historyDiscover how the capital has taken shape over the past 2,000 years with Simon Jenkins’ A Short History of London. This easily-digestible paperback transports readers all the way back to Roman Londonium, embarking on a whistlestop tour through the centuries, all the way up to 2019. River Thames treasuresIron Age armour. Woolly mammoth teeth. The ‘Excalibur of the Thames’. Some incredible treasures have been extracted from London’s main artery over the years. In anticipation of London Museum’s upcoming Secrets of the Thames, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite archaeological finds. Last chance to save on The Croydon Edit!Sick of Croydon slander? The Croydon Edit is our (newly relaunched) community of Croydon enthusiasts, steered by East Croydon Cool. Become a paid subscriber and — on top of East Croydon Cool’s Instagram highlights — you’ll get monthly news roundups, invitations to exclusive meetups, and full archive access. Sign up by 31 January for 35% off! Sustainable hair careDid you know that Brits throw away 520 million shampoo bottles every year? B-Corp salon chain Blue Tit's Oway refill stations are helping to change that. Buy Oway bottles once — the amber glass will seriously elevate your bathroom aesthetic — then refill them as needed with your desired hair products at your nearest Blue Tit salon.
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