The wonders of the East
A ROMANTIC drama set in the most remote corner of India gets its first British screening at
Kilburn's Tricycle Cinema on Thursday, February 4.
The showing of 2005's Sonam (The Fortunate One) is part of the London-wide not-for-profit Himalaya Film and Culture Festival that runs from today (January 28) to February 12.
Cinemagoers will be able to enjoy a
Q&A session with director Ahsan Muzid after the credits roll on the award-winning movie.
Over two hours, the film tells the fictional story of Sonam's experience of two simultaneous marriages in India's disputed north east frontier with China that remains out-of-bounds for foreigners.
It is the first film ever made in Monpa, a language of farmers and shepherds in the high hills and valleys, but comes with English subtitles.
what? Sonam
where? Tricycle Cinema, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn
when? Thursday, February 4 at 8.15pm
cost? £8 or £6 for Tricycle Cinema Club and SOAS Film Society Members
contact: Box office on 020 7328 1000 or
'Elvis' comes to town
FANS of 'the King' have another chance to hear their hero in action, as Lee 'Memphis' King - one of the world's best impersonators of Elvis Presley - returns to Hayes.
The show features two hours of the most memorable songs from Elvis's reign in Las Vegas, where, from August 1969 until his death in 1977, he performed more than 1,000 shows to sell-out audiences.
With a good representation of Presley's entire repertoire, this evening promises to have something for everyone.
what? Elvis Live in Las Vegas
where? The Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes
when? Friday evening at 7.30pm
cost? £19.50 call: 020 8561 8371
Hollywood sounds
HEAR some of movieland's most famous and uplifting instrumental music being performed by Harrow's resident Trinity Orchestra.
The family concert will feature silver screen songs by composer John Williams from films such as the Harry Potter series, E.T., Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars.
Where? Trinity Church, Hindes Road, Harrow
When? Saturday, January 30 at 5pm
Cost? Tickets are £6
Contact? Buy on the door or for more information see www.trinityorchestra.org.uk
Be a part of the pantomime fun
THIS is something that certainly SOUNDS like fun.... Families will be called upon to make all the noises in Harrow Arts Centre's interactive play The Emperor and the Nightingale this Sunday.
Set in a distance land, the audience will supply the sounds of everything from the emperor's palace to the bamboo forest during the hour-long production.
Voiceboxes will be tested in order to bring to life fighting warriors, dancing robots and a whole range of animals!
Where? Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End
When? Sunday, January 31 at2pm
Cost? £7 or £6
Contact: Call 020 8416 8989 or visit www.harrowarts.com
The rumble in Wembley Arena
A DEATH-DEFYING wrestling match featuring five of the sport's top stars comes to Wembley Arena as part of the Maximum iMPACT tour.
It is the first time Total Non-stop Action (TNA) Wrestling have held this kind of 'Ultimate X' format in the UK.
The wrestlers have to fend off their opponents to climb one of two cables hanging down into the ring to grab either the TNA Division X championship belt or the official Red X icon for victory.
Other athletes featuring on the bill include the federation's heavyweight champion 'The Phenomenal' AJ Styles, Olympic Gold Medallist wrestler Kurt Angle and current tag team championships The British Invasion.
Where? Wembley Arena
When? Saturday, January 30 at 7.30pm
Cost? £20.43 upwards
Contact? Book via 0844 815 0815 or www.gigsandtours.com