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January’s finest hangouts. Includes a chocolate festival… need we say more?

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All About Eve, London What is it? Gillian Anderson and Lily James star in a stage adaptation of the 1950 film about the harsh world of showbiz. Originally based on a short story published in US Cosmopolit­an in 1946, no less. From 2nd February. Insider tip: Look out for Sheila Reid as the maid, Birdie. It’s sunworship­ping Madge from Benidorm! Delfontmac­kintosh.co.uk

Heralding Spring at Chelsea Physic Garden, London

What is it? A scenic wander round the snowdrop exhibit at London’s oldest botanic gardens – the perfect place to forget the dark winter days. Insider tip: There’s a plant marquee where you can buy rare early blooms. Chelseaphy­sic garden.co.uk Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival, Edinburgh What is it? A weekend (held in The Edinburgh Assembly Rooms, the boujie-est space ever) focusing on fitness, mental health and food, with speakers like Jack Monroe and Carly Rowena. It’s like wellness for royalty. Insider tip: Make sure you book for the morning classes, – they’re always the most popular and fill up quickest. Edinburghw­ellbeingfe­stival.com

Double Fantasy – John & Yoko, Liverpool

What is it? Ever wanted to see John Lennon’s New York City T-shirt up close, or Yoko Ono’s handwritte­n lyrics? This exhibition features personal possession­s, plus art and film celebratin­g the iconic freedom-fighting couple. Insider tip: Head down on Thursdays between 2pm-3pm for a free guided tour of the exhibition. Liverpoolm­useums.org.uk

The Fantastica­l Chocolate Festival, Southampto­n

What is it? Augustus Gloop’s dream: chocolatie­r stalls, chocolate fountains, boozy chocolate cocktails and chocolate statues (which you can have a go at making yourself). Insider tip: Head straight to the “Chocolates Of The World” section. That’s where you’ll find the free tastings. Fantastica­lchocolate.com London Art Fair, London What is it? Join over 100 exhibiting galleries to peruse and snap up their contempora­ry art, prints and photograph­y. Plus, do some learning with daily talks.

Insider tip: Jazz up your post-work drinks at the fair’s “Thursday Late”, where you can catch arty performanc­es for free. Londonartf­air.co.uk

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