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MAIDEN VOYAGE – TRACY EDWARDS
ROUND THE WORLD STORY
Maiden Voyage, a new musical, with
book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and
music by Carmel Dean, tells the story of
how Tracy Edwards skippered the first all
female crew aboard a boat called Maiden
and made history competing in the
1989/90 Whitbread Round the World
Yacht Race.
It’s 1990, and Tracy Edwards makes
history by leading the first all-female
sailing crew around the globe in the
Whitbread Round the World Race.
But how did a 20-something highschool dropout and galley cook end up
being the skipper and navigator on such
a ground-breaking race? Was it a chance
meeting with King Hussein of Jordan,
who encouraged her to dare to try?
Was it something that she needed to
prove to herself or to her mother? Or is
there something else that makes a
person do the unexpected and
extraordinary?
Charting a thrilling and unforgettable
journey across oceans and horizons,
Tracy and her crew’s epic true story
comes to life in a sweeping,
extraordinary new musical.
Tickets on sale at the Box Office
telephone 020 7407 0234.
CARNIVAL SEASON AT
THE COPACABANA
The London Cabaret Club, London’s
longest-running cabaret, turns up the heat
this summer with the return of
Copacabana – a fan favourite party
bringing the rhythm of Rio to the heart of
Bloomsbury.
Running from 3 July to 27 September,
this colourful, high-energy production
transforms the 1920s art deco
Bloomsbury Ballroom into a sun-soaked
playground of samba, feathers, and
spectacle.
In three scintillating acts, audiences
will be transported from the golden sands
of Rio to the bright lights of New York,
blending tropical beats, flamboyant
costumes, and bold, Brazilian spirit.
Expect high-energy dance numbers, live
music from an electrifying Latin band, and
breathtaking moments under swaying
palms and pulsating strobe lights.
The show features timeless classics
like The Girl from Ipanema, Samba Do
Brasil, Conga, Oye, Besame Mucho, and I
Like It Like That, with live vocals, sambafuelled choreography, and unforgettable
storytelling all combining for a sizzling
night of Latin passion and flair.
Guests are welcomed with tropical
cocktails on a beach-inspired terrace
before stepping into The Ballroom, where
dynamic dancers, cha-cha, merengue,
and carnival magic set the tone for a night
to remember.
SIP & SAX
Meliá White House is to launch Sip &
Sax – an all-new weekly jazz series at the
landmark London hotel, featuring a
pianist and double bass player, taking
place every Wednesday evening in the
hotel’s ‘35 Bar and Lounge.
A hidden gem nestled opposite
Regent’s Park, Meliá White House offers a
haven of elevated hospitality inside the
historic Grade II listed building. Named
after the year the hotel was opened,
‘35 Bar & Lounge is home to more than
ninety years of history and is the perfect
backdrop for a sophisticated evening of
music and cocktails.
Step back in time to the soulful sounds
of live musicians and the clinking of
glasses as you sip on ‘35’s all-new
signature cocktails, carefully crafted by
the Head Mixologist.
Each cocktail is inspired by a timeless
jazz record, captivating the essence of the
song. The collection includes the Trouble
in Mind, a warm blend of Jack Daniels,
tropical fruitiness of Yellow Chartreuse,
Pimento, Lime, Spicy Pineapple and Soda
Water. Dive into a combination of bold
and rich flavours with the Key To The
Highway, with Cava, Oloroso Sherry,
Peach, Coffee and Chocolate.
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