September

Underbelly Festival

Every city welcomes the unique, eccentric and unconventional. London is especially no stranger to this. The Amazing Blog appreciates the unusual and fun events that the city puts on, and this programme is no exception. Over the past decade, the Southbank has hosted the Underbelly Festival, and it’s back this summer for another wild experience. Until the end of September, you can purchase tickets to attend live circus, comedy, cabaret and family entertainment

Join the live entertainment this month, accompanied by international food and drink, right on the banks of the Thames. Prepare to have your mind blown, according to Time Out, with the showgirls of the House of Burlesque. The provocative performance will have you singing and dancing along with their soundtrack and sing-alongs. Come and celebrate their 7th year performing on the Southbank!  On until 27th September, you can purchase a ticket here for £21.00. The show lasts about 80 minutes.

After you’ve witnessed the revolutionary movement of the House of Burlesque, attend Europe’s most prestigious Burlesque competition, Burlesque Idol 2018. In its 9th year, the competition has produced starlets from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Paris and America. At the event, guests will be greeted by showgirls and given a ballot to vote on their favourite contestant. Help the judges pick the next Burlesque Idol by purchasing tickets here for £21.00.

Next up on the lineup, is cabaret with The Raspberry Cannoli Cabaret and Marcel Lucont’s Cabaret Fantastique. For one night only, on the 19th September, the talented group, Raspberry Cannoli Cabaret will be performing. Tickets can be purchased here from £21.00. Don’t miss out on headliners such as Ray Gelato and the Giants who have played for H.M. Queen, Sir Paul McCartney and Richard Branson. If you can’t make it on the 19th, don’t fret! Marcel Lucont’s Cabaret Fantastique will have shows this month. You can purchase tickets here from £17.00.

Most shows range from £21.00 or less! Find out about the other exciting events happening at the Underbelly Festival. There is something for everyone!

 

The Cake and Bake Show

The hugely popular Great British Bake Off on BBC 2 is back on our TV screens (hooray) and to celebrate this month sees the inaugural Cake & Bake Show, the UK’s first exhibition dedicated to all things baking, taking place at Earls Court on 22-23 September. The show promises visitors expert demonstrations, hands-on workshops, competitions, a food market and stands selling the latest baking equipment, ensuring your every baking need is catered for.

Fans of the GBBO (and anyone who loves baking) will have the chance to see the stars of the show, with demonstrations and classes from judges and baking legends Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, as well as series one winner Edd Kimber and last year’s champion, Jo Wheatley. They will be joined by the likes of Eric Lanlard, Richard Bertinet, Fabulous Baker Brother Tom Herbert, renowned chocolatier Paul A Young, Peggy Porschen plus many more.

Sugarcraft fans can enter the Edible Beach competition as well as take part in expert-led classes and demonstrations. Squires Kitchen’s International School and Mich Turner will also be on hand at their own dedicated feature areas. For those who bake their own bread, the dedicated bread classes and demonstration theatre will host artisan bakers Patrick Moore and Aidan Chapman and for those who want tips on turning their hobby into a business Kathy Moore from Squires Kitchen and Ms Cupcake will be offering advice on how to run a successful business from home.

And for parents who want to bring their kids along you can be assured they won’t be bored thanks to The Kids Kitchen which will have entertainment from CiTV’s Annabel Karmel. Children’s workshops will take place throughout the weekend and for those with a competitive streak, the Grain Chain Bake Off offers Families and Schools the chance to show off their baking skills, with the final round judged by Grain Chain ambassador, Paul Hollywood. So if you’re a baking fan and fancy a weekend of guaranteed eating, inspiration and entertainment pop along to the Cake and Bake Show.

The Cake & Bake Show takes place on the 22nd & 23rd September at Earls Court. For more information visit www.thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk