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THE FILMS , MUSIC AND EVENT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
THE INTERNET, HIVE MIND
In April they gave us Roll (Burbank Funk), their first single since 2015 album Ego Death – now the R&B outfit are reunited from their solo projects and finally give us the album. Out Friday
CLIVEDEN LITERARY FESTIVAL
Quick, book tickets now for what was described by Ian Mcewan last year as, ‘Probably the world’s best small literary festival.’ Taking place at legendary Cliveden House in Taplow – host to the Profumo affair and, more recently, Meghan Markle the night before her wedding, speakers range from Cherie Blair to Ruth Wilson, Sarah Waters and Armando Iannucci. 29-30 Sept, clivedenliteraryfestival.org
KINKY BOOTS
The show that had West End audiences on their feet every night ( perhaps also clutching a tissue) is going on tour. It won every major Best Musical award, and tickets are now available for the year-long nationwide tour, which starts in Northampton on 19 September. September september. kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk.
FANTASY FUSIONS FOOD FEST
‘ The food we crave, with an adventurous spin’ is promised at this food-fusion festival in Shoreditch, run by takeaway app Just Eat. Once you’ve lined your stomach, there are bars, slides and ball pits to enjoy – before heading back to the food stalls to do it all again. 20-22 July, just-eat.co.uk/ london/foodfest
KALEIDOSCOPE FESTIVAL
Alexandra Palace plays host to the capital’s best music, arts and food. As well as live bands – The Flaming Lips headline, with support from Ghostpoet and Beth Orton – enjoy comedy, performance art, DJ sets and parties. 21 July; kaleidoscope-festival.com
MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN!
They said it could (should?) never be repeated – but yes, they’ve made a sequel where Pierce Brosnan will be required to sing again. The Abba musical is back with an all-star cast including old faces Christine Baranski and Amanda Seyfried (both left), and new ones Lily James and actual Cher. When Sophie (Seyfried) finds out she’s pregnant, she looks to her mum’s past for guidance. Out Friday