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A fusion of fantasy and femme power dreamt up by Dita Von Teese
The Queen of Burlesque has reimagined the Old West. Enter a fantastical realm of high glamour, bold women and dangerous games, from the pioneering mind of Dita Von Teese.
Introducing Diamonds and Dust — a spectacular burlesque theatre show created by a master of the craft. It’s the inaugural production at the newly-unveiled Emerald Theatre, and it stars a bonafide pop icon, in the form of Steps’ Faye Tozer. The performer (who has previously appeared on stage in the likes of 101 Dalmatians and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) plays a madam, gunslinger and heartbreaker by the name of Miss Kitty LeRoy. For select performances she’s joined by Dita herself, who’ll grace the stage as Lady Luck.
Whether the icon is there in the flesh or not, her signature style occupies every shimmer and shimmy of Diamonds and Dust. We’re talking high stakes spectacle, femme power and a suitably sumptuous venue with premium seating for diners, VIP booths — plus a fabulous cocktail menu. Discover it for yourself this summer.
Torn between reigniting an old passion and starting a new hobby? Do both at Morley College London this autumn — with nine themed bundles offering multiple courses in related subjects at a discount. Bundles include Cottagecore Craftwork (feat. courses in patchwork quilting, basketry, and embroidery), Strictly Morley (learn several dance styles), and Mind & Body Mix (yoga, wellbeing writing, Indian head massage).
Kaleidoscope Festival returns to Alexandra Palace. Photo: Lloyd Winters
Keen to make the most of the summer? With 80+ top tier recommendations crammed into it, our July events round-up is a great place to start. It includes new exhibitions, open air theatre/cinema, and just about every flavour of festival you can think of — from music to comedy, to cocktails.
Take the kids inside one of their favourite fictional worlds, at The Paddington Bear Experience. This immersive adventure begins in a recreation of Paddington station, before you journey to No. 32 Windsor Gardens — taking in the sights and sounds of London along the way — and explore the Brown’s home. Then you’ll move on to the jungles of Peru…
Broomfield House in 1903. Image via British Newspaper Archive, from The Middlesex Gazette, 25 April 1903
Ever heard of Broomfield House? The years have not been kind to it, and it’s tucked away in a part of north London you might not have been to before. But it has stood for almost half a millennium, and was once a bustling centre of community. It also might well be haunted. Read all about it, in our newest Londonist: Time Machine newsletter.
Dagenham-grown aubergines, antique furniture, ornate teacups… you can find it all among London’s markets! Discover the best of them — from Chiswick Cheese Market to Peckham Carboot — with An Opinionated Guide to London Markets from Hoxton Mini Press.
