SPIEGELTENT CANARY WHARF 11 SPARKLING DAYS OF CABARET, COMEDY, CIRCUS, MUSIC, DANCE & KIDS EVENTS CANARYWHARF.COM @YOURCANARYWHARF THURSDAY 10 - SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER CANADA SQUARE PARK
FOR 11 DAYS CANARY WHARF WILL HOST ITS VERY OWN POP UP VENUE - A SPARKLING SPIEGELTENT WITH AN ECLECTIC PROGRAMME OF FABULOUS DAYTIME & EVENING ENTERTAINMENT Indulge in some risqué high flying acrobatic performances, experience the hilarious Alex Horne and The Horne Section or top UK comedian Daniel Sloss, enjoy tons of music concerts from the likes of Gabby Young & Other Animals and Firefly Burning; learn some new dance steps or just enjoy the whole lot! Launching the festival is Peggy Sued s Variety Pack with an amazing new cabaret show especially for our opening night. Don t miss out on all the family activities as the programme is full to the brim with kids comedy, fun workshops, sing-a-longs, theatre performances and lots more! Originally Spiegeltents were spectacular pavilions travelling around Europe as sumptuous fairground attractions. Lovingly re-made, Spiegeltents continue to create an enchanting setting with a circular wooden floor, cosy booths, polished mirrors, ornate windows, deep red curtains and painted pillars. The Spiegeltent is a truly magical place to be both day and night.
BY NIGHT THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 8PM CABARET CONCOCTION PEGGY SUED S VARIETY PACK Direct from the London Wonderground and Port Elliot festivals, Las Vegas veteran Peggy Sued brings her Variety Pack to Canary Wharf. Joining her is the hottest comedy magician on the circuit Pete Firman; chap-hop legend Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer with his tweed & beats; Rod Laver with his extraordinary feats and acrobatic hand balancer Felipe Reyes PLUS burlesque bombshell Sophia St Villier - the flame haired beauty with the looks of a Golden Age Hollywood star and the body of a pinup goddess! 15 AGE 16+ FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 7PM NEST COLLECTIVE PRESENTS GABBY YOUNG & OTHER ANIMALS PLUS THE NEST COLLECTIVE HOUSE CEILIDH BAND British pop band Gabby Young & Other Animals fuse avant-garde folk influences from Balkan brass to jazz and swing - 4* say The Guardian and FT. Joining them are special guests and London s newest and most radical ceilidh band, The Nest Collective House Ceilidh Band. 15 STANDING ONLY AGES 14+ MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM NEST COLLECTIVE PRESENTS FIREFLY BURNING WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THREE CANE WHALE Firefly Burning s impressionistic music electrifies audiences with its cinematic atmosphere, soaring and addictive say The Times and 4* from MOJO. Spellbinding multi-instrumental trio Three Cane Whale combine the influences of folk, classical and film music to produce something fascinating and remarkable The Guardian. 10 TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 8.30-10PM ALEX HORNE & THE HORNE SECTION Brilliant comedian Alex Horne brings a brand new barnstorming show that s a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, spectacular performance, outlandish musical talent and is an absolute blast say the Metro and 5* from Time Out. 15 AGE 16+
WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 7PM & 8.30PM BOUDOIR CIRCUS Hear your heart pound and feel your jaw drop! This live show from London s very own Aircraft Circus is a sensual circus soiree featuring tantalising artists, tangled in nets and chains as they beautifully entertain. Dark and sexy, naughty and nice - variety is the spice of life! 16 UNRESERVED SEATING 8 STANDING ONLY AGE 16+ THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 7 8PM TWINS MACABRE Dare to be deliciously entertained with this dark comedy show full of twisted sketches and songs presented by BBC3 and Radio 4 favourites Twins Macabre hot on the heels from The Vault and Brighton Fringe festivals. 8 AGE 14+ THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 8.45 10PM BATTLEACTS! A 5* award winning comedy party show! Teams of fearless improvisers pitch against each other with a ball busting compere as they attempt to battle it out for the ultimate prize: the audience s laughter! Top 10 Comedy Act in the UK by The Independent on Sunday and Time Out s Critic s Choice. 10 AGE 16+ FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30 9.30PM DANIEL SLOSS DARK Don t miss the smash-hit new show from Scotland s internationally acclaimed and awardwinning comedy half-man-half-xbox! He is totally sick of people calling his comedy dark! Genuinely funny! Time Out and Brilliantly dark The Sunday Times. 15.50 AGE 16+ FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 11-11.45AM ESKA S FAMILY SING-A-LONG The UK s finest female vocalist leads a lively improvising workshop with musical fun, sing songs and games for parents and their under 5s. 5 AGE UNDER 5 FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 12.30-1.15PM NEST COLLECTIVE PRESENTS NIGHT Nepalese new-school folk band, NIGHT, create fascinating new sounds using traditional Nepali instruments as they aim to rediscover their musical culture. FREE CHARITY DONATION ON ENTRY (TEENAGE CANCER TRUST) SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 11AM 12NOON COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS The best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international comedy circuit do their thing for an audience of children and their families - proper comedy but without the rude bits! Featuring comedians Luke Toulson, Bec Hill and Howard Read. 7 AGE 7+ SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2-4PM FAMILY RAVE WITH BIG FISH LITTLE FISH Mixing together globally renowned DJs, fun craft and play activities and a multi-sensory dance floor, BFLF create an exciting music and dance party for kids and parents of the post rave generation! 7 STANDING WITH LIMITED SEATING ALL AGES
BY DAY SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 11AM-12NOON, 1.30-2.30PM & 4-5PM READY STEADY COLOUR Don t play with your food, colour it! Our make believe restaurant is open so grab a table, choose your food and then colour it in. The colourful maître d and waiting staff entertain too with comedy, music and storytelling. What an amazing idea! Time Out 8 LIMITED CAPACITY AGE 2+ MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 11 11.45AM & 12.15 1PM GINGERBREAD ICING MASTERCLASS Expert biscuiteer Serena Montesissa shows you top professional techniques and tricks with the best creations displayed on a Play Me, I m Yours piano in Canary Wharf during September. FREE LIMITED CAPACITY ALL AGES TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 12.30-1.15PM SALSA FOR BEGINNERS No previous experience needed as The London Academy of Dance will be with you every step of the way! No need for partners, just book up and come along! 5 LIMITED CAPACITY ALL AGES THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 11-11.45AM BOPPIN BUNNIES An exciting and interactive kids music session taking children on a musical adventure with instruments and professional musicians. 6 CHILDREN 3 SIBLINGS & ADULTS AGE UNDER 7 THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 12.30-1.15PM RUMBA FOR BEGINNERS The London Academy of Dance will teach the basic rumba steps and turns. No need for partners, just book up and come along! 5 LIMITED CAPACITY ALL AGES FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 11-11.45AM BACH TO BABY A special live classical music concert for babies, tots and parents with Lucy Wakeford, principal harpist with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. 10 3 AGE UNDER 5 FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 12.30-1.15PM SCRAPBOOKING WITH SHIMELLE Preserve personal and family history at a lunchtime scrapbooking workshop with popular arts and crafts expert Shimelle. 6 LIMITED CAPACITY ALL AGES SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 11-11.45AM & 2-2.45PM THE ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER This well-loved tale made popular by the Ladybird Classic has been re-heeled by Theatre of Widdershins in their own wonderful style. A puppet show not to be missed. 8 6 ALL AGES SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 11AM-12NOON & 3-4PM HUGGERS FAMILY CABARET An energetic show with star of BBC s Best In Town Mike Belgrave, Ria Lina, grumpy magician Lewis Bryan and fast talking funny man host Nik Coppin. Delightfully immature comedy full of magic Melbourne Comedy Festival. 7 4 AGES 7+
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