What's worth attending this week

The Garden Cinema · Film · WC2B

The screening on 27 August will be followed by an in-person Q&A with the director Stanley Kwan, moderated by Tony Rayns.…

Arcola Theatre · Theatre · E8

World Heart Beat · Music · SW11

The Betty Black Revue Book Now Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. i Image caption: Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. i Image caption: Musician and singer Elisabeth Troy, photographed by Tom Oldham at 28 Sunbury in Shoreditch, London May 2025. Home / Events / The Betty Black Revue Betty Black, the sizzling new alter-ego of Elisabeth Troy, in a night that celebrates the golden era of soul with fire, finesse and a killer band. Known to many as the voice behind UK garage classic ‘Crazy Love’ and a longtime collaborator with the likes of Roni Size, Primal Scream, and Incognito, Troy steps out in full technicolour as Betty Black: a soul powerhouse, storyteller, and frontwoman of The Betty Black Revue. This is no ordinary gig – it’s a showcase, a spectacle, and a deep dive into the roots of Rhythm & Blues.The evening marks the official launch of her new single ‘Save Me,’ a bold, sassy, high-energy tribute to the sounds that shaped her. Expect a full-throttle live show with a killer band, dazzling costumes, and choreography that nods to Tina & Ike. Drama from Shirley Bassey and Grace Jones, while remaining unmistakably Betty. From smoky blues and spiritual jazz to Northern Soul stompers and vintage funk, each moment is a love letter to the 50s, 60s and 70s, delivered with modern flair and unfiltered soul. This is a must for the old-school funk & soul aficionados, vinyl heads and dancers.Come dressed to impress! Betty Black aka Elisabeth Troy – Lead Vocals Andrew Ross – Saxophone & Flute Simon Finch – Trumpet Carl Hudson – Keyboards Simon Picton – Guitar Nick Cohen – Bass Darren Abraham – Drums Anelisa Lamola – Vocals Shezar – Vocals Karlos Edwards – Percussion & Vocals Sat 15 Aug 2026 Jazz & R&B Book Now Ticket Prices £25/30/35 Times Doors: 6:00 pm Stage: 7:30 pm Venue World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, London SW11 7BD Directions Accessibility: World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens is a fully accessible venue. If you have any questions or special requirements, please email [email protected]

The Garden Cinema · Film · WC2B

The screening on 24 July will be introduced by Andrew Henskins, film critic and founder of easternKicks.com. A Chinese Ghost Story is…

1901 Arts Club · Music · SE1

Brendon Ireland celebrates his first piano concert with the launch of his upcoming album “88wrongnotes”. A show celebrating stories and the journey. Pianists Sean Phillips and Joanna Mason also join in with the journey with their own unique stories paired in with piano performances. SEAN PHILLIPS Johann Sebastian Bach Flute Sonata in E Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano Joe Hisaishi My Neighbor Totoro - Path of The Wind Nobuo Uematsu Via Purifico BRENDON IRELAND Brendon Ireland Revive Havens Sunset Havens Sunrise Hibernation Merthyr Hoggin Hans Zimmer Remember Brendon Ireland Empty love - Interval break - BRENDON IRELAND Brendon Ireland Betws y Coed Widowers waltz Tremolos Emergence JOANNA MASON Felix Mendelssohn Lied Ohne Worte Op.19 No.4 Claude Debussy Cake-Walk Joanna Mason I Might Have MS But It Doesn’t Have Me BRENDON IRELAND Brendon Ireland Hurricane Franz Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.2

Union Chapel · Music · N1

AGMP Concert Presents: JOHN SCOFIELD’S LONG DAYS QUARTET feat. John Medeski, Ted Poor & Vicente Archer After post pandemic touring of Trios, Duos and Solo, John Scofield has configured a new group for the Summer of 2025. Calling it the Long Days Quartet in honour of the lengthy daylight hours of July, this group is freshly forming to debut Scofield’s recent groove compositions and revisit some classic Scofield material with modern perspectives. 26 years after their initial association (John Scofield’s A GoGo album) keyboardist John Medeski and John Scofield continue their imaginative collaboration together. Over the decades they've followed with three more albums and much touring with Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood, Duo work and together in the cooperative project Hudson. Summer 2025 will unite them with the brilliant and versatile bassist Vicente Archer and a new team member, Seattle based Ted Poor on drums. John played with Ted in the Scary Goldings group and loved it. Make your dinner reservation to eat at our Margins Cafe before the show! You must have a general admission ticket for the show to gain entry for dinner. Doors will open for early dinner ticket holders at 18:30. The Margins Cafe serves delicious, freshly prepared food at gigs and events. All profits go towards The Margins Project, based here at the Chapel which works with people who face issues of homelessness and crisis. Book Your Dinner Reservation HERE More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show. Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside. Seats for Margin's Cafe Early Dinners can be reserved via the links above. Margin's Cafe accepts both cash and card. If you have any queries about Margins Cafe, please contact [email protected]

British Library · Exhibition · NW1

Take your pupils on a magical adventure in Fairy Tales, the interactive exhibition at the Library! Explore enchanted lands, magical objects, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations.From the deep dark forest to the royal palace, embark on a journey through a fairy tale world. Enter the tempting but terrible gingerbread house, tell the genie your three wishes, smell the wicked witch’s potions and lots more.With interactive displays, theatrical design, story sharing spaces, costumes, activities, and plenty of surprises, learners can dive into the stories they love and find some new favourites. And if you think you know fairy tales, think again! From the three little wolves and the witch with a heart of gold to the princess who wouldn’t go to the ball, discover how these tales have been transformed.maximum group size: 30cost: free but booking essentialstart time: 12.00, Monday to Thursday.Available on Monday to Thursday during term time, 20th April – 16th July 2026. Please email [email protected] if you have questions or need help with the form.More information about our Learning programme is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.