Gimli she ain't. Though the bearded lady is one heck of a sight. She's gasped at and judged but excessive facial hair needn't be all bad.
There's more to the bearded woman than meets the eye. She's independent and courageous. Alluring in her own way, she presents a strange but charismatic femininity.
Along with a host of other natural curiosities, she performs her freak-show tricks whist challenging perceptions of gender, sex, taboos and death.
Taking its cue from the
infinitely adaptable Punch and Judy shows, Improbable's The Devil and
Mister Punch explores creativity itself and touches on the taut
relationship between puppet and pupp...
One of the most influential architecture firms working today comes to the Barbican Art Gallery this autumn for an exhibition on their daring and influential designs. Until 19.02.12.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra takes a whistle-stop tour through Spain's musical past. Turina Danzas fantasticás enet Casablancas Siete escenas de Hamlet (UK premiere) Ravel Rapsodie espagnole Fall...
As the title suggests, Dickens and London is a major exhibition exploring the relationship between the great novelist Charles Dickens and the city he lived in. Taking place, appropriately enough, at the...
Having close to 20 years experience as a DJ in the dance music industry, No-Attitude A&R Manager, Enzo Tedeschi hand selected the best artists to fly the No-Attitude flag very Friday at Nomad.
A musical about money, Europe and the joys of single currency. EuroCrash! sees a host of eccentric characters discover Europe and all its failings with the musical swagger of Gilbert & Sullivan and the...
Electric Dreams mix their own unique blend of electronic music. Expect to hear the likes of Ladytron, Goldfrapp, La Roux, Depeche Mode and The Human League.
New disco/house label and night 'Gravey Bones' has some treats in store to warm the coming months with some quality releases and a few parties along the way to air their wares. Tonight they bring so...