25 October 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re going through a stage; that’s all.

SEE
The World As a Stage
What: Static exhibition where contemporary artists investigate ideas of theatre and performance.
Why: Dramatic art.
When: To 1 Jan. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG (020 7887 8888).

EAT
The Devonshire
What: Gordon Ramsay opens second pub, under executive chef Mark Sargeant.
Why: Extremely posh nosh.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight; Sun., noon-11:30 p.m.
Where: 126 Devonshire Rd., W4 2JJ (020 7592 7962).

SEE
Candida Cave’s Lotte’s Journey
What: New play about the tragic life of German Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon, set on train that took her to Auschwitz.
Why: Be moved.
When: To Nov 25. Tues.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 3:30 p.m.
Where: New End Theatre, 27 New End, NW3 1JD. Book at 0870 033 2733 or eticket.offwestendtheatres.co.uk.

READ
A Hedonist’s Guide to Life
What: Informative chapters on being bad by the likes of Sebastian Horsley (‘How to Handle a Hooker’), Jenny Eclair (‘Hedonism in the Home’) and Moby (‘Blag Your Way Backstage’).
Why: It’s terribly good.
When: From today.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

PLAY
The Brickhouse
What: Funky new resto in popular rent-a-space, with shows and live acts.
Why: Another must-go Truman show.
When: Tues.-Sun., noon-2 a.m.
Where: The Old Truman Brewery, 152c Brick Ln., E1 6RU (020 7247 0005).