It may be cold outside but there are plenty of reasons to go out this week (January 12 to 19), from great theatre shows to some amazing must-see films and plenty more besides.
THEATRE - The Sound of Music at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, from Thursday (January 15) to Saturday (January 17)
There’s no better time to go and see one of the greatest musicals of all time, with the movie version celebrating its 50th birthday this year and an all new stage version. Based on the true story of the singing von Trapp family’s run-in with the Nazis, it features memorable songs such as My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi and the title song The Sound of Music. Go to atgtickets.com/Bromley
THEATRE – Peter James’ Dead Simple at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from Wednesday (January 14) to Saturday (January 17)
Dartford gets another premiere with the second stage adaptation of bestselling crime author Peter James’ work. The first in his Roy Grace series, Dead Simple, sees the detective investigating the fishy circumstances behind an apparent stag night prank gone wrong. Go to orchardtheatre.com or call 01322 220000.
Click here to read News Shopper's interview with acclaimed author Peter James.
SPORT – NBA Global Games, Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks at The O2 on Thursday (January 15)
The world’s best basketball league returns to Greenwich for the fourth year running with superstars such as Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire set to take to the court. Go to axs.com
FILM – Wild (15), out Friday (January 16)
It’s a busy week for movies, with a trio of other awards contenders out this week – Whiplash, Testament of Youth and the Clint Eastwood-directed and Bradley Cooper-starring American Sniper. Wild is produced by and stars Reece Witherspoon in the Nick Horby-penned adaptation of the memoir of a woman who walked 1,100 miles across the US on a journey of self-exploration.
LOVE – Speed Dating at The Crown Inn, Chislehurst, from 8pm on Friday (January 16)
Meet new people – whether they are friends or something more – at a fun night in a stylish pub. Don’t worry if you’re going alone, you’ll be looked after by the organisers. It costs £15. Call 07918 653679 or e-mail info@singlescenedating.com
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