Author: FABUK Magazine

The festival now presents the 10 titles by or with Belgian talent, including no less than 6 world premieres. Artistic director Patrick Duynslaegher about the slate: “It’s indeed a strikingly Belgian edition, but at the same time this section also has international allure, with an American film (‘Beautiful Boy’) directed by Flemish director Felix van Groeningen; a co-production shot in Belgium (‘Kursk’) by Danish director Thomas Vinterberg and starring our very own Belgian Matthias Schoenaerts; a film shot in Tunesia (‘Fatwa’) by  Tunisian-Belgian director Mahmoud Ben Mahmoud; a French-speaking Belgian film (‘Duelles’) with Belgian prides Veerle Baetens and Anne Coesens in…

201 Dance Company presents the UK tour of SKIN This is not my body this is not my body this is not my body Following a successful run at Edinburgh Fringe 2017, 201 Dance Company are pleased to present a UK tour of their acclaimed show SKIN. This intimate journey of self-discovery will be performed this Autumn, from Friday 7 September at Old Market, Brighton – Thursday 1 November at Cambridge Junction. This outstanding dance/theatre piece explores a boy’s journey through gender transition. Blending urban and contemporary hip-hop style and original music, award winning choreographer Andrea Walker directs a cast…

Keith Ramsey is just fantastic in his new one-man show ‘The Keith Kat Club.’ Now playing at The Phoenix Artists Club, London’s ‘most loved late night local,’ Ramsey is Keith Kat in a show that will razzle and dazzle you (while the musical ‘Chicago’ plays upstairs at The Phoenix Theatre and is no match for Keith!). In perhaps the most entertaining and best 90 minute show currently playing in the West End, Keith will take you to his own version of Berlin’s Kit Kat Club where he sings songs from the greats, reminiscent of a combination of Joel Grey and…

LighterLife Fast survey reveals new dad’s gain more than a stone of weight in the first-year post pregnancy Post-pregnancy baby weight is a popular topic when it comes to women, whether they are quick to lose it, such as Jacqueline Jossa, or embrace their new bodies, such as Chrissy Teigan. For women, the average weight gain during pregnancy, according to the NHS, is approximately two stone. However, for new father’s, the topic of male pregnancy weight gain is rarely talked about, despite 22% of new dads putting on more than a stone in the first year after becoming a dad,…

PURE LONDON LAUNCHES ITS NEW CAMPAIGN MANIFESTO: ‘REDEFINING DISRUPTION’ Bold in its approach and unapologetic in its creativity, in 2019 Pure London’s Festival of Fashion will redefine disruption for the fashion community. In this time of uncertainty, Pure London’s aim is to act as an agent of change. With an international audience the three-day seasonal show will strive to help the industry navigate global issues in the fashion industry, including the storm that is Brexit, by providing a platform to answer the key questions many are too afraid to ask and by pursuing the following manifesto: + Be Bold +…

Fly as Iron Man in the Flight Simulator, explore the mind of Bruce Banner’s Hulk and see if you’re worthy enough to lift Thor’s Hammer at the family friendly world-class immersive experience Heading to ExCel London on 29th November 2018 – Tickets available on pre-sale now! 4th September: London, UK – The exciting new Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. have announced they will open in London at Excel London on 29th November 2018, following a hugely successful run in New York, Seoul, Paris, Singapore, Beijing, Taipei and Las Vegas where it has set up a permanent exhibition. With interactive exhibits and fascinating…

Liverpool Fashion Week shows held at The British Music Experience, Cunard Building 8-9 October 2018 “Music and fashion are always our passion” Liverpool, the city with a rich heritage of music, celebrates Liverpool Fashion Week with two nights of cutting edge style when it returns for the ninth year in October at its prestigious music museum. Models will walk alongside exhibitions including fashion pieces worn by some of the industry’s iconic pop stars including The Spice Girls. As always Liverpool Fashion Week champions stylish, individual designs as Liverpudlians lead the way in commissioning bespoke handmade pieces for a regular weekend…

A truly global affair, the London Design Fair 2018 will host a wealth of exhibitors from 36 countries. The largest international fair – taking place during the London Design Festival – prizes innovation, quality and diversity in design, and visitors can once more expect a first class show. With its highly curated elements and compelling editorial, the Fair’s expressed intention is to heighten the visitor’s experience. The Fair’s Material of the Year is plastic: hotly debated and very much a pressing concern, the emphasis is on finding new and better ways of using this contentious material. The London Design Fair…

Located on Hoxton’s bustling Old Street, Bean & Wheat is now open for business, offering delicious and sustainable coffee-shop and deli treats, and a new craft beer library featuring 280 craft beers from small suppliers, all to eat on the premises, or to grab and go. Conceived by critically-acclaimed chef Adam Handling, Bean & Wheat focuses on reducing waste across an array of delicious and innovative sandwiches, salads, parfaits and preserves. Freshly made on site every day, the food at Bean & Wheat cleverly utilises off-cuts and surplus foods from Adam’s other food and drink venues (Frog by Adam Handling, EVE Bar, The Frog Hoxton and Iron Stag…

“People need to check this, Bookie one of the most unique UK rappers we have” – Flava D ‘Drowning’ is lifted off of Kid Bookies’ ‘Shake Up’ EP. Known for his real talk and depth in his lyricism, this video is the rawest of Bookie’s to date and delves into many issues such as rape and suicide over a mellow beat produced by Lewis Cullen. It’s gripping and dark, but none the less it comes with a sense of enlightenment, allowing the viewers to start a conversation. Kid Bookie says of ‘Drowning’ ”I understand this is not pretty, nor is it something…