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Crafternoon Cabaret Club

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:45:00 +0000

So it’s 2.34pm on a Saturday afternoon and I’m sitting sewing, when a garrulous lady in a glitzy silver gown bursts through the basement door, quaffing champagne and exclaiming wildly about her debaucherous night out. I nearly prick my finger, but a sip on my frosted glass brings me back to the room, and sort of reality. This is Crafternoon Cabaret Club – a mix of creativity in its all its guises. This monthly Saturday afternoon of crafting and cabaret performance, based in London, was founded by Hannah Cox and is one of those ideal girly get together options that it seems remarkable that no one has thought of before.

Gathered around tables filled with pots of buttons, scraps of fabric, scissors and ribbons – and of course instructions – we set to work making pin cushions and needle books whilst we are entertained by Megan Ford, a talented and hilarious comedienne and impersonator, and Sean Smith, a mind reader who uses tools to interpret the subtle cues of behaviour and personality to understand people better.
The theme changes every month, and location varies (this month was The Book Club) but Hannah is always keen to provide fun and engaging activities and the best up and coming entertainment acts. Craft has been becoming trendy for a number of years now, and with this added twist its popularity is sure to only rise.

Thank you to Little Miss Katy, lifestyle blogger, for the image of the event.

Music & Words – History & Herstory

admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:41:44 +0000

History – Herstory: two sides
Exploring both sides of the story through music and words, Booked and It’s All Happening are celebrating Women’s History Month, by listening to what both the guys and girls have to say. Booked plays host to spoken words events that explore the world through words, collaborating with the people who brought you It’s All Happening, a music zine that run gigs to share the good music they have heard. Expect the usual top quality poetry, music, spoken word and singing, all within a quirky and intimate setting in the creative hub of London town.
The event is on Sunday 17^th March from 6.30pm at The Book Club, Leonard Street, EC2 and tickets are only £5 in advance! Buy here http://www.wegottickets.com/event/210302 The first was a sell out, so buy early!
Featuring dynamic spoken word from the man described as a verbal wizard – Charlie Dupre, soothing and searing vocal harmonies courtesy of Eliza Shaddad, and delightful acoustic folk delivered through the blonde beard of TorbenTietz. Julie Mayhew will be reading a short extract from her darkly funny novel Red Ink; the evening also features short stories from the cynical/romantic collection Lover’s Lies, read by Bobbie Darbyshire. Camila Fiori is introducing some of her unique poetry, as is the direct and engaging ‘cultural terrorist’ Megan Beech, all of which will be wonderfully woven together under the guidance of our compere, Dan Simpson.
Investigate the facebook event here… https://www.facebook.com/events/148919681930765/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Music and words from Music & Words

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:21:36 +0000

Here is a taster of some of the artists we have performing at The Book Club on Sunday 17th March for Booked and It’s All Happening’s Music & Words event, History – Herstory: two sides.
Get your tickets now!

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