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THIS MONTH IS ALL ABOUT BRINGING BACK THE CLASSICS, SAYS ARYA JYOTHI. FROM A WHIRLWIND ROMANCE TO A MURDER MYSTERY AND A MUSICAL SENSATION, THERE’S PLENTY TO LOOK FORWARD TO
FILM DEATH ON THE NILE
Based on the much-loved Agatha Christie novel of the same name, Death
On The Nile follows detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates the murder of a young heiress while on holiday on the Nile. With a star-studded cast, including Kenneth Branagh as Poirot, Gal Gadot as the murder victim Linnet Doyle and Tom Bateman as Poirot’s friend Bouc, this is one to watch! In cinemas from 11th February
THEATRE CHICAGO
Winner of countless awards, including a Grammy, international musical sensation Chicago is set to rock the stage once again this month. Set amid the 1920s jazz scene, the show follows two rival murderesses as they compete for attention, publicity and celebrity. With an all-star cast, including Russell Watson as the infamous defence attorney Billy Flynn (until 7th May), Faye Brookes as Roxie Hart, and Djalenga Scott as Velma Kelly, Chicago promises to deliver. Touring the UK and Ireland from
7th February until 30th July. For more information, visit chicagothemusical.com
EXHIBITION FABERGÉ IN LONDON: ROMANCE TO REVOLUTION
Exploring the work of master goldsmith Carl Fabergé, this exhibition focuses on his internationally recognised Russian company, which signified craftsmanship, elegance and luxury, and the Anglo-russian relationship that resulted in the opening of his London boutique in 1903. The exhibition features the Alexander Palace Egg, the Statuette of Persimmon and the ‘Ice Crystal’ pendant.
At the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, until 8th May. For tickets, visit vam. ac.uk/exhibitions/ faberge#articles
TV PAM & TOMMY
Lily James and Sebastian Stan star in this highly anticipated biographical drama. The eight-part miniseries follows the story of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s whirlwind romance, which started in 1995 when they tied the knot after knowing each other for just 96 hours, before their honeymoon sex tape was stolen and leaked to the public. On Disney+ from 2nd February