Unusual Things To Do In London This Week | 7-13 Dec
This week our list of unusual things to do in London include a Christmas horror story, Peckham Christmas, top drag king & much more!
Monday 7 – Sunday 13 December 2015
Adam All | The Victoria, Walthamstow | Sat 12 Dec | 8.30pm (Adam All is on at midnight) | £5
Drag king Adam All will make you question your sexuality in a wonderful mix of offbeat music & performance.
Licensed to Ill | Camden People’s Theatre, Euston | Until 19 Dec | 7pm | £12/10
A theatre music mashup of the story of Beastie Boys rise to international rapping stardom.
Weirdo’s for Xmas Number 1 | Grotto at HoHo Theatre | Tues 8 – Fri 11 Dec | 8pm | £10
One of our top 10 Christmas shows, Weirdo’s alt panto is sure to bring a smile to even the most cold hearted Scrooge in town. Book now and all proceeds go to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Yeti’s Demon Dive Bar (Work in Progress) | Soho Theatre | Mon 7 – Wed 9 Dec | 9.30pm | £10
To Do List faves Eastend Cabaret are back with a whole new batch of bonkers hilarious characters to tell the story of a strange dive bar.
The Odd Box Xmas Party | The Shacklewell Arms | Sat 12 Dec | 7pm | £8.80
Twee pop is alive! Get on down to cult label Odd Box’s Xmas shindig to discover the raw upbeat sounds of bands like Kid Canaveral (above) & Mammoth Penguins.
Krampus | Various Cinemas | Grab it soon as we don’t think it will last after Star Wars begins
For those seeking a deliciously dark alternative to the usual Christmas fluff, Krampus is here to scare you silly!
Ukranian Cinema Days | Richmix | Thurs 10 – Sun 13 Dec | Various Times & Prices
A fascinating programme of Ukranian cinema including POVODYR (pictured above) which tells the story of human courage in one of the darkest periods of Ukranian history, the bloody 1930s.
MARKETS
Bootyard Bazaar | Ashwin Street, Dalston | Fri 11-Sun 13 Dec | Times vary | Free Entry
Creative industry powerhouse Bootstrap presents a chance to get to know the new residents of their shipping container spaces. Meet community groups, makers, brewers, bakers and more.
Copeland Park Christmas Yard Sale | Bussey Building & environs, Peckham | Sat 12 Dec | 11am-5pm | Free Entry
The heart of Peckham’s creative bubble is opening its doors with a huge range of arts and crafts, jewellery, vintage clothes and collectibles on display, this will be a great opportunity to find some Christmas prezzies.
ps. While you’re there why not check out Pexmas in nearby Warwick Gardens.
The Florist Arms Christmas Market | The Florist Arms, Bethnal Green | Sun 13 Dec | 12pm | Free Entry
The frankly gorgeous Florist is here with a bevvy of bodacious makers and shakers for a Christmas market with the all important ale attached.
About Rupert Dannreuther
I am Joint Editor at To Do List. I like free, cheap & offbeat London, especially: cabaret, art, theatre, pop-ups, eating out, quirky films, museums, day trips, social enterprise & much more.