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There is a short retrospective of Akira Kurosawa films at the Barbican in May, commemorating the 10th anniversary of his death in 1998.

The films are

Rashomon on 4 May
Throne of Blood on 11 May
Seven Samurai on 18 May
Dersu Uzala (this one is in Russian) on 25 May
Kagemusha on 1 June

The only one of these films I haven’t seen is the Russian one, Dersu Uzala.
If I were to only recommend one it would have to be Seven Samurai. This is a rare chance to see these films on a large screen. Although if you miss them you can find them all on DVD as well.

Thanks to Paul-san for telling me about this.

Also at the Barbican next month on the 29 April is the Anime Patlabor2 directed by Mamoru Oshii, better known for Ghost in the Shell. Darker than the original which was apparently even darker than the original TV series. From what I remember my favourite character Noa Izumi doesn’t feature much in this film.

Frank Chickens are playing Shunt on the 2nd November.
Here are the details from Chika-san.

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We are coming back to London, play under London Bridge station,at Shunt lounge.

Shunt is very interesting organization and it worth visiting their venue once!
There are more performers, musicians, and DJs as well.

Date: Friday, November 2, 2007
Time: 10:30pm - 11:00pm
Location: Shunt Lounge
Address: Joiner Street in London Bridge tube station, London, SE1 9RL
Ticket: 5 pounds for a day membership

More info about Shunt

The lounge opens from 6:00pm - 11:00 (and till late once get in) but highly recommended to come early enough as it is always long queue on Friday night.

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I’ll be going to Brighton with Frank Chickens on the 2nd August. It’s been a while since I’ve worked with the Chickens and this night sounds like a good gig. It is more dinner and cabaret than a normal theatre evening. Sounds interesting. If you’re near Brighton it’d be good to see you there. It’s at the Komedia Brighton from 7 0′clock on Thursday August 2nd and costs £10 with food and drink extra.
Teriyaki Bento Collectives and A Scandal in Bohemia are also on the bill.