Go out or stay in? It's a tricky call and Vibe takes a look at five of the best shows, gigs and films at the cinemas to go and see and five reasons not to leave the sofa this week, including books, DVDs and great TV.
- REASONS TO GO OUT
Dreamboats and Miniskirts at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from Monday (January 5) to Saturday (January 10)
The sequel to Dreamboats and Petticoats kicks off its UK tour in Dartford. The uplifting retro 60s musical is written by legendary sitcom duo Marks and Gran. Go to orchardtheatre.co.uk or call 01322 220000.
Birdman, cert 15 (out now)
Ex-Batman Michael Keaton stars in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s stunning film about a washed-up actor famous for playing a superhero and desperate for a comeback. It’s gather lots of awards momentum already with some seriously impressive reviews, particularly for Keaton’s performance.
Sing-a-long-a Frozen at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, at 10.30am, 2.30pm and 6.30pm on Saturday (January 10)
The Disney smash shows no sign of thawing and The Churchill is the latest venue to host one of the ever-popular sing-a-long versions, a full screening of the film with the lyrics on screen. There’s a free prop bag, a live host and an interval. Recommended for ages five and up. Go to atgtickets.com/Bromley
Aisling Bea
Happy Mondays Comedy at The Amersham Arms, New Cross, from 8pm on Monday (January 12)
Talented comedian Josh Widdicombe, who you may have seen on the likes of The Last Leg, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats, headlines as the regular comedy night returns. Aisling Bea, and host Holly Walsh – both worth significantly more than the measly £5 admission alone - complete the bill. Click here.
Paolo Nutini at The O2, Greenwich, on Monday (January 12)
Critically and commercially successful Scottish soul star Paolo makes a return to Greenwich. Go to axs.com
- REASONS TO STAY IN
DVD/ Blu Ray – Before I Go to Sleep (out January 12)
Shot partly in a windy Greenwich Park, Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong star in an adaptation of SJ Watson’s bestselling thriller novel about a woman who wakes up every day with no knowledge of who she is.
TV - Broadchurch – 9pm to 10 on Mondays on ITV1
The first series was a massive success and now Olivia Colman and David Tennant are back in a chilling second series with mystery and twists galore.
Perez Hilton
TV – Celebrity Big Brother – launches Wednesday (January 7) at 9pm on Channel 5
Love it or loathe it, the annual celebathon is back and is set to be bigger than ever. Rumoured housemates include gossipmonger Perez Hilton, Mel B’s hubby Stephen Belafonte, EastEnders’ Daniella Westbrook and Cheggers.
Book – In Your Dreams by Ant Richards
As editor of a travel magazine, Jack Parsons lives what many would consider to be a dream life but when he literally starts to live his dreams he finds the unfinished business of the past becomes the nightmares of his present. In Your Dreams is Lee resident Ant Richards’ first book.
TV – Silent Witness – Tuesday and Wednesday 9 to 10pm on BBC1
The long running drama about a team of crime-solving pathologists returns Tuesday and Wednesday. When three people are shot dead in a petrol station, Nikki (Emilia Fox) and Jack (David Caves) try to track down a sniper at large in London.
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