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JAZZ DELIGHTS IN CHELTENHAM The ever-popular Cheltenham Jazz Festival, one of the country’s most celebrated musical events, returns on 2-7 May. Offering a wonderful
range of musicians from across the world of jazz and related music, performances will include jazz, funk and soul from master bassist Marcus Miller, the classic New York jazz sound of drummer Jeff Williams, world-class piano playing from the UK’s own John Taylor and this year’s Artist in Residence Paloma Faith. Tel: (01242) 774 400; www. cheltenham festivals. com/jazz
THE EDITOR’S PICK
In a major new exhibition at Tate Britain, Picasso and Modern British Art explores Picasso’s extensive legacy and influence, how he played a role in the acceptance of modern art in Britain, and the fascinating story of his lifelong connections to and affection for this country.
www.britain-magazine.com
It offers the rare opportunity to see more than 150 spectacular artworks and offers a fascinating insight into how British art became so very modern. (
www.tate.org.uk/britain)
Widely regarded as one of the greatest American plays written in the 20th century, Long Day’s Journey Into
Night returns to London’s West End starring David Suchet (Poirot) in the central role of
James Tyrone and American actress Laura Metcalf. Eugene O’Neill’s play, set in 1912, paints a powerful portrait of a family tormented by
the past in an intense and passionate drama. It runs from 2 April-18 August at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London.
www.nima
theatres.com/ apollo-theatre
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can now delve even deeper with the addition of records dating back to medieval battles. The records of 250,000 medieval soldiers are now available including archers who served with Henry V at the battle of Agincourt. The details are taken from the English Army Muster Roll and Garrison records from 1369 to 1453.
www.forces-war-
records.co.uk
TIMELESS GIFTS DORCHESTER ABBEY
John Piper and the Church, a fascinating exhibition of paintings, stained glass, tapestry designs, drawings and ecclesiastical vestments from 20th-century English painter and printmaker John Piper is on at Dorchester Abbey from 21 April-10 June. Tel: (01865) 340 007;
www.johnpiperand
thechurch.co.uk
Frédérique Constant is increasing its presence in the UK and we like the innovative scaled-down versions of some of its models, ideal gifts from fathers to sons.
WWW.FREDERIQUE-CONSTANT.COM
RAISE YOUR CUP TO THE QUEEN!
Excitement about The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is building and collector’s items are flying off the shelves. We like Aynsley’s exclusive Collector’s Mugs (above). Established in 1775, Aynsley produce acid etched fine bone china. Mugs like this have been made since the 17th century with the restoration of the monarchy and the coronation of King Charles II and the tradition continues to this day. Tel: (01782) 339400 or visit
www.aynsley.com
PHOTOS: ISTOCK/THE PIPER ESTATE/© SUCCESSION PICASSO/DACS 2011 COLLECTION STEDELIJK MUSEUM AMSTERDAM
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