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It used to be a safe bet that going to the circus would involve a combination of sad looking clowns falling over one another; nervous human cannonballs being fired into the distance and stupid men willing to risk becoming lion's lunch by sticking their heads into the jaws of depressed beasts. |
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Designer garbs, models, the odd sleb and you: Common Threads auction party at Old Truman Brewery. 6:30pm. 91 Brick Lane, E1. £20 here. |
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German star DJ duo MANDY hits Druzzi's Baltimore Rave Club at the brilliantly tacky Nightmoves 10pm-3am. 142 Shoreditch High St, E1. £5. |
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Thankfully things have moved on in the world of big top entertainment. In fact The Circus Space Cabaret has done away with the big top altogether in favour of the unique setting of a renovated power station in the heart of Hoxton. A programme of jaw dropping treats is promised interspersed with comedy from Dave Pickers and a full range of cocktails. Alcoholic beverages are indeed advised, as jaws may not be the only thing dropping once Finnish aerial acts Ilona Jantti and Lucie Pasquier begin their routines. |
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Major starpower at Wembley for Prince's Trust: Seal, Lisa Stansfield & more. 7:45pm. Empire Way, HA9. £35-55. 0870 060 0870 or online. |
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The best things are free: A Girl Called Eddy in-store gig at Rough Trade. 5:30pm. 16 Neals Yard, WC2. Free. |
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Gravity defying acrobatics will round off this great night out of world-class health and safety regulation-free entertainment. Just don't expect bearded ladies dancing on horseback, but do expect the unexpected. The
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Brit emo rockers Hell Is For Heroes riff away at Electric Ballroom tonight. 7:30pm. 184 Camden High St, NW1. £10. 08700 600 100 or here. |
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The Swedish rock wave now hits Astoria: Soundtrack of Our Lives. 7pm. 157 Charing Cross Road, WC2. £12.50. 0870 154 4040 or online. |
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