Vibe's picks of the best of theatre, film, half term and Valentine's Day events this week.
THEATRE – Handa’s Surprise at Greenwich Theatre, from Sunday (February 15) to Monday (February 16)
Greenwich Theatre’s half term fun kicks off with a family show that blends physical theatre, puppetry and live music. Handa’s Surprise is performed in the round with a small audience, making it up-close and exciting. The theatre also welcomes The Wind in the Willows and Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs during half term. Go to greenwichtheatre.org.uk
DATING – Take your wingman on a scenic boat and cable car ride from 6.45pm at London Eye Pier on Thursday (February 12).
TV personality Sarah Beeny’s company MySingleFriend.com has set up a speed dating night with a difference. Firstly, you get to bring a trusted wingman (or woman) and it involves a moonlit boat ride across the Thames before you and a chum tackle speed dating on the Greenwich cable cars. You then retire to All Bar One at the O2 for discounted drinks and the chance for burgeoning romances to blossom. And, it’s free. Go to mysinglefriend.com/wingman
FILM – Fifty Shades of Grey, cert 15, out Friday (February 13)
This isn’t just a movie release, it’s an event. EL James’ mega selling book is sure to be a mega-selling kinkfest of a film, starring Jamie Dornan and directed by Goldsmiths graduate Sam Taylor-Johnson.
KIDS – Half term at Ightham Mote
The National Trust house in north Kent has plenty going on for families, with storytelling and crafts daily from February 14 to 22. Its cool natural play area is open from 10am daily and there’s a winter activity pack available at reception with 50 things to do before you are 11-and-three-quarters (50p). Go to nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote
NATURE - Wild Flowers of Kent talk at Northfleet School for Girls, from 7.30pm on Thursday (February 12)
The RSPB-organised talk will be delivered by Sue Buckingham and look at the diverse flora of the garden of England. Entry costs £3.50 for members, £4.50 for non-members and includes refreshments.
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