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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-art-affairs">ART AFFAIRS </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sarah-Lim-Murray-1.jpg" alt="Sarah lim-murray white cat painting 2 " class="wp-image-89472" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sarah Lim-Murray, <a href="https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-The-White-Cat-2/1905433/11478537/view">The White Cat 2 Painting</a>. See more of Sarah&#8217;s work at The Other Art Fair </figcaption></figure>



Fancy freshening up your interiors? Bring your biggest tote to&nbsp;Battersea Park for this spring’s edition of&nbsp;<a href="https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/london-battersea-spring/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Affordable Art Fair</a>&nbsp;(Wed 6&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Sun 10 Mar). You&#8217;ll browse through hand-picked works from over 100 galleries worldwide, everything from paintings to sculptures and prints, some for as little as £50. There’ll also be themed exhibitions celebrating International Women’s Day and interiors-focused sections. If you love all things indie art, Saatchi Gallery’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theotherartfair.com/london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Other Art Fair</a>&nbsp;will showcase 120+ lesser-known talents at&nbsp;The Truman Brewery&nbsp;throughout the weekend&nbsp;(Fri 8&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Sun 10 Mar). The ethos here is to shake off haughty art elitism and display affordable and original works from diverse artists alongside performances, live DJs, and a fully stocked bar. Over 60% of the artists for this edition are female-identifying, as a nod to IWD. Love.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-see-this">SEE THIS </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Disney100.jpg" alt="Disney100 exhibition london " class="wp-image-89473" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Disney100.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Disney100-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



Ain’t no party like an arty party, and this weekend has some hot hitters. A real crowd pleaser, the<a target="_blank" href="https://theartofthebrickexpo.com/london/" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Art of The Brick</a>&nbsp;Lego exhibition finally landed at&nbsp;The Boiler House&nbsp;on Wednesday &#8211; after an impressive tour of 100+ cities. Brought to life by the minds behind Van Gogh’s immersive displays, the collection features over 100 works (that’s over a&nbsp;million&nbsp;Lego bricks), many of which draw inspiration from famous artworks. If you haven&#8217;t seen the Mona Lisa IRL, now’s your chance.&nbsp;



Stick around East for Disney’s crown jewels at&nbsp;London Excel&nbsp;at the Royal Docks. <a href="https://disney100exhibit.com/london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Disney100&nbsp;</a>reopened this week after closing down in January and lucky for us, the second launch packs an equally magical punch &#8211; cue, 14 interactive installations, 250 rarely-seen artefacts, costumes, props, and memorabilia. If paint on canvas is more your speed, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/angelica-kauffman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angelica Kauffman’</a>s celebrated works at the&nbsp;Royal Academy of Arts&nbsp;(until Sun 30 Jun). One of the most lauded artists of the 18th century, Kauffman was known for painting the celebs and elites of her time.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-to-the-stage">TO THE STAGE </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tuppence-Middleton-Elizabeth-Taylor-in-The-Motive-and-the-Cue-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet_50A1497-scaled-1.jpg" alt="Tuppence Midlleton in The Motive and The Cue " class="wp-image-89474" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tuppence-Middleton-Elizabeth-Taylor-in-The-Motive-and-the-Cue-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet_50A1497-scaled-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tuppence-Middleton-Elizabeth-Taylor-in-The-Motive-and-the-Cue-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photo-by-Mark-Douet_50A1497-scaled-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tuppence Middleton in The Motive and The Cue. Photo by Mark Douet.</figcaption></figure>



Sheridan Smith has made her long-awaited return to the&nbsp;Gielgud Theatre&nbsp;stage in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.officialtheatre.com/gielgud-theatre/opening-night/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Opening Night</a>&nbsp;(until Sat 27 Jul),&nbsp;a musical based on John Cassavetes’ influential film, only this time, it’s theatre director Ivo van Hove (you’ll know the name from the stage adaptation of&nbsp;A Little Life) who takes the reins, with lyrics and music from Rufus Wainwright. Also fresh in the West End, Billy Crudup is giving&nbsp;Saltburn&nbsp;a run for its money in the thrilling story of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/harry-clarke/ambassadors-theatre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harry Clarke</a>&nbsp;– a charismatic conman who charms his way into some seriously wealthy circles – at&nbsp;Ambassadors Theatre&nbsp;from&nbsp;Sat 9 Mar. And if you haven&#8217;t caught&nbsp;<a href="https://www.criterion-theatre.co.uk/themerchantofvenice1936?eventid=9801">The Merchant of Venice</a> at&nbsp;Criterion Theatre&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.noelcowardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on">The Motive And The Cue&nbsp;</a>at&nbsp;Noël Coward Theatre, get to booking as they both close on&nbsp;Sat 23 Mar.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-madness">MUSIC MADNESS </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/COUNTRY2COUNTRYFEST-2019-by-Luke-Dyson-IMG_2205.jpg" alt="Country2Country 2019 festival at The O2 " class="wp-image-89475" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/COUNTRY2COUNTRYFEST-2019-by-Luke-Dyson-IMG_2205.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/COUNTRY2COUNTRYFEST-2019-by-Luke-Dyson-IMG_2205-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Country2Country Festival, 2019. Photo by Luke Dyson. </figcaption></figure>



Queen Bey has officially crowned country music cool again, just in time for the return of <a href="https://c2c-countrytocountry.com/london/">Country 2 Country</a> fest at&nbsp;The O2&nbsp;(Fri 8&nbsp;–&nbsp;Sun 10 Mar). Now in its 10th year, the three-dayer is a brilliant way to dip your toes into the genre and offers a mix of chart-topping artists like Brad Paisley, plus up-and-comers and blasts from the past (hello, Colbie Caillat). Cowboy hats optional.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wine-and-dine">WINE AND DINE </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morchella_RESTAURANT.jpg" alt="Morchella restuarant interiors, exmouth market" class="wp-image-89476" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morchella_RESTAURANT.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morchella_RESTAURANT-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Morchella </figcaption></figure>



Le Caprice is back! Well, it&#8217;s called <a href="https://www.arlington.london/">Arlington </a>now. Sitting in the same spot as it did before closing during the pandemic, the legendary restaurant left a huge hole in the capital&#8217;s celeb hangout scene &#8211; it was well-known for attracting everyone from Liz Taylor to Mick Jagger, oh and Princess Di even had a favorite table, lucky number nine. Told you it was glam. And now that restaurant duo Jeremy King and Chris Corbin are back in charge, we suspect it&#8217;ll quickly return to its former glory. Prefer a taste of the Med? Check out <a href="https://www.morchelladining.co.uk/">Morchella</a> on Rosebery Avenue, just off Exmouth Market, a freshly opened restaurant that serves delicious seasonal Mediterranean dishes.



Forgot to RSVP to the Oscars? Erm, us too. But we did get a taste of what the A-listers will be eating at the Governors Ball, at Mayfair’s swanky hotel <a href="https://www.dorchestercollection.com/london/45-park-lane/dining/bar-45">45 Park Lane</a>. The Oscars Menu is available at the hotel until Mon 1 Apr, <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/oscars-menu-at-45-park-lane-review/">read the Muddy verdict here</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-oscars-ready">GET OSCARS READY </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/POOR-THINGS-EMMA-STONE-.jpg" alt="Emma stone in Poor Things, 2023 " class="wp-image-89477" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/POOR-THINGS-EMMA-STONE-.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/POOR-THINGS-EMMA-STONE--600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Emma Stone in Poor Things, by Film4 Productions. </figcaption></figure>



Speaking of Hollywood&#8217;s big night, <a href="https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/series/oscar-week-2024-0">The Barbican </a>has collaborated with the Academy Awards to host a full week (Fri 8 &#8211; Tue 12 Mar) of Oscar nomination screenings. Most of us have seen the blockbuster hits (Barbie, Oppenheimer, Poor Things) but it&#8217;s worth polishing your trivia on the other films ahead of the ceremony on Sunday.&nbsp;Past Lives, also on Friday, is phenomenal, as is&nbsp;Anatomy of a Fall&nbsp;(screening on Sunday afternoon).



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fashion-fun">FASHION FUN </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A.P.C-sample-sale.jpg" alt="A.P.C fashion brand bags " class="wp-image-89479" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A.P.C-sample-sale.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A.P.C-sample-sale-600x600.jpg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A.P.C-sample-sale-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/A.P.C-sample-sale-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



Fashion gals, start sharpening your elbows for a two-day sample sale from French brand&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themusicroom.co.uk/whats-on/apc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A.P.C,</a>&nbsp;where you can bag womenswear, accessories, homeware, and menswear for up to 70% off. We’re talking bags, shoes, and effortlessly chic staples for spring. It’s all happening at&nbsp;The Music Room&nbsp;in Mayfair (Fri 8&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Sat 9 Mar).&nbsp;<a href="https://thebox-london.com/collections/events/products/matches-sample-sale-6th-10th-march" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MATCHES</a>&nbsp;is also getting in on the action with a sale of up to 80% off, which, naturally, offers more brand variety, including A.P.C (double whammy), Ganni, Isabel Marant Etoile, Jacqemus, Victoria Beckham, and Simone Rocha. You’ll find Matches at fashion heaven, aka&nbsp;The Box,&nbsp;in Hackney (until&nbsp;Sun 10 Mar).



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-celebrate-science-week">CELEBRATE SCIENCE WEEK </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-design-1.jpg" alt="Royal Observatory Greenwich Planetarium" class="wp-image-89499" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-design-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-design-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">© National Maritime Museum, Greenwich</figcaption></figure>



For some out-of-this-world fun, celebrate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/greenwich/british-science-week" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">British Science Week</a>&nbsp;at Greenwich’s Royal Observatory (Fri 8 &#8211; Sat 17 Mar). Marking BSW&#8217;s 30th anniversary, this year’s theme is ‘Time’. That means brilliant themed workshops, talks, and tours with the observatory’s astronomers and curators. Plus, buckets of family-friendly activities. We’re especially giddy about the evening of Astrophotography, which includes a private viewing of the Astronomy Photographer of The Year 2023 exhibition and the observatory drop-in sessions where visitors can use the telescope.&nbsp;

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