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Today in London: Saturday 1 June 2013

By | Published on Friday 24 May 2013

Sweet Bird Of Youth

In that same spirit with which the world is marking this year’s international Drawing Day, TW London has drafted several cultural artworks for your consideration…

TODAY’S COMEDY CHOICES

Live At The Chapel with Kevin Eldon, Union Chapel, 1 Jun
Tonight’s LATC star, self-representative ‘It’s Kevin’ captain Kevin Eldon, takes main billing in the wake of prior PAs by critics’ darling James Acaster, three-man sketch clique Sheeps and capable MC-in-charge Charlie Baker. Details and tickets here.

TODAY’S FESTIVAL CHOICES

Bushstock, various venues, Shepherds Bush, London, 1 Jun
This WC1-wide festival will have all of ‘the Bush’ moving to the beat of artists rocking, riffing, vibing and generally playing live all over it. 30 Bush-based dives and over 30bands – including Americana A-lister Willy Mason, rich-voiced chanteuse Serafina Steer, Sunderland soloist The Lake Poets, boho folk songwriter Scott Matthews, and thrilling indie attractions Theme Park – are all accessible via a £27.50 day pass. Details and tickets here.

TODAY’S THEATRE CHOICES

Sweet Bird Of Youth, Old Vic, 1 Jun – 31 Aug (pictured)
‘Sex And The City’ cougar Kim Cattrall plays a fading Hollywood starlet (and cougar) to ‘War Horse’ heartthrob Seth Numrich’s naive gigolo in this big-hitting adaptation of Tenessee Williams’ jaded love drama. Details and tickets here.



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