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Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Transforms to a Mythical Forest

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Credit: The Royal Parks Mesmerizing music in the middle of a forest? It seems enchanting as it sounds,  doesn’t it? Include a classic Shakespearean comedy and the new music setting  from Charlie Fink, and you will surely be enthralled by this musical in an open air  venue. Max Webster, the guy behind Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax at the Old Vic and  Twelfth Night, directed this new show which is set in the mythical forest of Arden.  The wooded setting of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre provides a perfect  ambience to William Shakespeare’s As You Like It . The story revolves around two young lovers who, in the middle of an  easy-go-lucky world, found the meaning of true love. It also tackles the issue of  sibling rivalry, disguise, romance and of course, adventure. It also provides us a  glimpse of the confusing world of multiple pairs of lovers. Aside from the two  main characters, one can also relate to at least one of these pairs as the show  tries to be inclusive in terms
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Experience the Best in Independent Cinema at the 2018 London Short Film Festival

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The London Short Film Festival is back on its fifteenth year, dishing out hundreds  of short motion pictures, each packed with the power and weight of a full-length  movie. From January 12 to 21, The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), MOTH  Club, Curzon Soho, Regent Street Cinema, Rich Mix, Rio Cinema at Dalston,  and BFI Southbank will host the screenings of these short yet  nothing-short-of-spectacular flicks. Check out the complete list of films and  screening schedule here , or download the official event brochure . The featured films tackle a plethora of topics, from personal to sociopolitical.  One group of short films, “Obsessions” (ICA), explores the wide spectrum of,  well, obsession—from blind devotion to boy bands, twisted teenage crushes,  to a mother’s dangerously singular love. “Lives in Sign Languages”  (BFI Southbank) features films about and especially dedicated to D/deaf and  Hard of Hearing (HoH) audiences. To relax and enjoy, just search for
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Bright Winter Days at the Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2018

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London shines bright even during winter, especially with the Winter Light  Festivals lighting up the city. One of the biggest Light Festivals returns to  Canary Wharf this year to enthrall artists, art lovers, and even general  spectators with the magic of light technology and art. Winner of the 2017 Darc Award for Best Creative Lighting Event, the 2018  Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival is back with 30 cutting-edge light art  masterpieces created by respected light artists from the UK, across Europe,  and Australia. You and your family can revel in this experience which  encompasses the whole business district from January 16 to 27, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,  all for free. Also Check Out: Hotels Near Paddington London ENESS, a multidisciplinary design studio from Australia, brings to the Jubilee  Plaza its “Sonic Light Bubble”-- a gigantic, interactive light installation that  responds with music and light to human presence and touch. Jonas Vorwerk  from the Net
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Best in Independent Cinema at the 2018 London Short Film Festival

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The London Short Film Festival is back on its fifteenth year, dishing out hundreds   of short motion pictures, each packed with the power and weight of a full-length  movie. From January 12 to 21, The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), MOTH  Club, Curzon Soho, Regent Street Cinema, Rich Mix, Rio Cinema at Dalston, and  BFI Southbank will host the screenings of these short yet  nothing-short-of-spectacular flicks. Check out the complete list of films and  screening schedule here , or download the official event brochure . Book your  stay at hotels near Paddington London to visit and know more about this event. The featured films tackle a plethora of topics, from personal to sociopolitical.  One group of short films, “Obsessions” (ICA), explores the wide spectrum of, well,  obsession—from blind devotion to boy bands, twisted teenage crushes, to a  mother’s dangerously singular love. “Lives in Sign Languages” (BFI Southbank)  features films about and especially ded
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