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DIARY APRIL

until 13 LONDON
DEREK JARMAN CURATED BY JULIEN ISAAC
The Derek Jarman exhibition will present a selection of work by the leading British film-maker of his generation. Curated by the celebrated artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien, it will highlight Jarman’s work in film and painting, including his pioneering presentation of the moving image within the gallery context. Jarman was arguably the single most crucial figure of British independent cinema in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. He struggled for Gay Liberation and with the impact of AIDS and lived as a participant observer, recording all that passed before him, from punk to Thatcher, Hampstead Heath to film premiere. Open daily, 10am - 6pm, Admission free. Tel: 020 7402 6075.
Until 13 April, Serpentine Gallery, Hyde Park, London

27 LONDON
WEST END ROCKS
On Sunday 27th April the West End will descend on Madame Jo Jo’s in Soho for a rock gig in benefit of Theatrecares.
The band features stars from some of your favourite West End Shows, including Adriano Agostino (Mamma Mia!), Joseph Attenborough (Dickens Unplugged), Paul Ayres (Jersey Boys), Chris Gardner, Ben Heathcote (Mamma Mia!), Cassidy Janson (Wicked), Jon Robyns (Dickens Unplugged), Oliver Tompsett (Wicked) and Rebecca Trehearn (Dirty Dancing).
Madame Jo Jo’s has played host to many infamous bands including Bloc Party, Kings of Leon, Scissor Sisters and The Killers. Our band will be adding to this list, playing an eclectic set of covers ranging from Are You Gonna Go My Way and Hold The Line, to More Than Words and Hallelujah. All proceeds go to HIV and AIDS charities. 8pm, Tickets: £15, Tel: 020 7395 7528 www.theatrecares.co.uk
27 April 2008, Madame Jo Jo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, London, W1 0SE

28 PORTSMOUTH
GREAT SOUTH RUN
This year’s Great South Run sets off for a ten mile race around the historic naval town of Portsmouth. Ludicrous behaviour on a Sunday you might think, but it’s all to raise money for Unicef. If it’s too late to sign up, go along the day to cheer on the fundraising runners.
Details at www.greatrun.org

DIARY MAY

THE QUEERUPNORTH FESTIVAL INCLUDES:

9
A one-off performance of the legendary Sandra Bernhard’s Without You I’m Nothing, supported by Tina C

10
A queer music festival at Manchester Academy with bands from all around the UK

14-17
Dark new theatre
from innovators Ridiculusmus

17
Wild on stage, the multi-talented singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bitch and the Exciting Conclusion

20-24
A new play ROCK starring the inimitable Bette Bourne

23-24
A specially-created premiere with Justin Bond (Kiki of Kiki and Herb) and Taylor Mac

25
the UK premieres of two dance
works by ground-breaking US choreographer Stephen Petronio
with specially-commissioned
music from Antony Hegarty,
Rufus Wainwright, and
Fischerspooner

Tel: 0161 234 2942
www.queerupnorth.com