Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
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The London leg of the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, one of the largest and most lofty mountain festivals in the world, comes to the Union Chapel for two nights this February. The actual festival is held in November in the stunning Canadian town of Banff and features a collection of thought-provoking films from all over the globe. It is followed by this world tour of the event's best films, showcasing remote landscapes, cultures and adrenaline-packed extreme sports, brought to the screen by some of the world's finest mountain filmmakers. Ideal for mountain enthusiasts and anyone partial to a spot of wanderlust, the programme will highlight adventure sports such as climbing, kayaking, speed flying and alpine skiing, and an exhilarating range of mountain exhibitions and remote cultures from some of earth's last great wild places. For a great taster, check out the breathtaking trailer video on www.banff-uk.com.About Union Chapel
This Grade II listed building just south of Highbury Corner functions not only as a place of worship, it is also one of London's most unique and enchanting live music venues with a diverse and enticing list of upcoming events. There's something quite magical about this place and you will be hard pushed to find a more memorable location to listen to live music in London. More about Union Chapel
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Hotels near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 13 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 69% off from £99
60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 21 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The decor when you walk into reception is fresh and modern and this first impression extends throughout the hotel to the bedrooms, bar and restaurant. It’s ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 87% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 28 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
Events near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 11 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Fun-loving California girl Susan Murphy is struck by a meteorite covered in extra-terrestrial goo and mysteriously grows in size until she stands an impressive 49 feet ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 11 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Gruesome horror classic in which a scientist unwittingly transforms himself into a human-fly hybrid....More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Islington Vue, 36 Parkfield Street, Islington, N1 | 16 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Queen has her sights set on the throne and hunky Prince Andrew Alcott, and she cannot take the risk that Snow White will steal her ...More
Entertainment near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, London, N1 | 3 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
A wonderful night out on London's thriving fringe scene can be had at the Hen and Chickens Theatre, which sits above the cosy, candlelit pub that shares ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 9 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London's original pub theatre is located in the back room at the The King's Head. It was founded in 1970 by the pub's owner, Dan Crawford, ...More
Sights and Attractions near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 | 3 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of ...More
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 9 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual theatre ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 23 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ...More
Shopping near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Shopping > Clothing
21 Canonbury Lane, London, N1 | 2 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Pristine condition vintage clothing and modern vintage gear to wear or adorn your home. Ladies will be delighted by the immaculate, tasteful collections of vintage dresses ...More
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
190 Upper Street, London, N1 | 3 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The seed for the Gill Wing Cookshop was sewn in early 1980s when Tim and Gill Wing started out by making ceramics and selling their wares ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
202 Upper Street, London, N1 | 3 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
This traditional bakery, drawing on British and Gallic roots, has made an indelible mark on the foodies of Islington. With nearly twenty types of bread - ...More
Restaurants near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
19 Canonbury Lane, London, N1 | 2 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Italian cuisine ...More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
265 Upper Street, London, N1 | 2 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
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London > Restaurants > African restaurants
189 Upper Street, Islington, , London, N1 | 3 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
North African cuisine. Booking advised. Occasional live entertainment. ...More
Education near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
27B Dalston Lane, London, E8 | 29 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Connexions is a countrywide information and advisory service for 13-19 year olds and people with special learning needs or disabilities under 25. They offer an array ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, London, City, London EC1Y | 34 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
Leisure near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Greenway Close, London, N4 | 33 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
A pretty, local park, Clissold is more than worth a visit if you're in the north London area. Free from the crowds that often seep into ...More
London > Leisure > Games
10 Stroud Green Road, London, N4 | 34 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
If you fancy showing off your Ten-Pin Bowling skills, slip on those special shoes and slide on down to Rowans Bowl in the heart of Finsbury ...More
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 34 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
Pubs near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 - 69 Canonbury Road, London, N1 | 5 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
One of a trio of pubs and restaurants owned by the Meredith Group, The House is an Islington favourite. It's pricier than your average gastro pub ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
441 Liverpool Road, London, N7 | 7 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
A well-stocked games cupboard, good gastropub food, a couple of open fires for warming up on chilly evenings, a number of outdoor benches for chilling out ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
32 Canonbury Street, Islington, , London, N1 | 8 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Marquess Tavern opened May 2006 and has subsequently won a number of awards including Time Out Gastropub of the Year the very year it opened. ...More
Nightlife near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
If the Government want to encourage more of a European café culture, they should send someone down to Colebrookes to take a look. Colebrookes takes the ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
3 Chapel Market, London, Islington, London N1 | 19 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Retro-trendy, infectiously popular, and staunchly pioneering London's first Irish cocktail bar is a welcome addition to Islington's portfolio of drinking venues. A heady mix of curved ...More
Meeting venue hire near Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 1 minute from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
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London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 9 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 14 minutes from Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
Union Chapel events
The Invisible Dot Presents
TIMES 7.45pm PRICING adv £16
Stand-up and ventriloquism from Nina Conti, plus Josh Widdicombe, Liam Williams and MC Jarred Christmas.
Mary Black
TIMES 7pm PRICING £24.50
Folk, Irish and sophisticated pop by the well-established Dublin-born singer.
Jim White, Stanton
TIMES 7pm PRICING adv £17.50
Alt country by the singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia.
Captain Dangerous, Heed The Thunder, Jenny Lindfors
TIMES 12noon-2pm PRICING Free
The Nottingham-based five-piece plays indie-rock and alt pop.
The Johnny Parry Chamber Orchestra
TIMES 7pm PRICING adv £10
Alt rock by the London-based band.
Suzanne Vega, Mike Doughty
TIMES 7pm PRICING adv £29.50, phone for availability
Folk-pop by the New York-based singer-songwriter.
Ligeti String Quartet/Quinta/Woodburner
TIMES 12noon-2pm PRICING Free
Classical concert.
A Night Of Comedy For Freightliners Farm
TIMES 6.30pm PRICING £27.50, concs £22.50
Intelligent and caustic wit from Jo Brand, plus Rich Hall, Isy Suttie, Phill Jupitus, Ian Stone, Roisin Conaty, Tiffany Stevenson and MC Alan Davies.
Songlines Choir
TIMES 8pm PRICING phone for prices
The choir performs various works.
London Contemporary Orchestra
TIMES 7pm PRICING adv £9, mems £7
The orchestra perform Dixon Clark Court Symphony by Sarah Strang, Nathaniel Robin-Mann and Daniel Merrill.
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What's On Today Near Union Chapel BalloonMan, The Golden Manor Medicine Show, The Harlots, East End Promises Concerts | On 31st May 2012 Buffalo Bar 2 minutes walk from Union Chapel Indie-rock by the London-based band....More Templeton Pek, Denimor, Atoms Concerts | On 31st May 2012 Relentless Garage 4 minutes walk from Union Chapel The Birmingham-based three-piece plays alt rock....More Super Human Disco Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo) 7 minutes walk from Union Chapel DJ Hee Man spins funk, disco, electro and hip hop....More Children's Children Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 Almeida Theatre 8 minutes walk from Union Chapel Failing actor Gordon asks his friend and successful television personality Michael to lend him some money, which begins a series ...More ![]() Saturday Puppet Club Kids Events | Until 7th July 2012 The Little Angel Theatre 9 minutes walk from Union Chapel New to the Little Angel's Saturday club, for members only, is a workshop where participants (aged 5 to 8 and ...More Thursday at Barrio North Clubbing and Nightlife | On 31st May 2012 Barrio North 11 minutes walk from Union Chapel DJ Jimbo Jangles supplies Latin, funk and house....More Crack Comedy Club Comedy | On 31st May 2012 The Slug And Lettuce 12 minutes walk from Union Chapel Intelligent stand-up from former GP Paul Sinha, plus Michael Fabbri and Tom Craine....More Chess Club Presents Clubbing and Nightlife | On 31st May 2012 The Old Queen's Head 12 minutes walk from Union Chapel Resident DJs spin indie, rock and electro, plus live bands....More The Mouth Of Ghosts, Years & Years, Lazy Talk, The 87 Concerts | On 31st May 2012 The Old Queen's Head 12 minutes walk from Union Chapel The London-based outfit plays alt rock and trip hop....More Free Stand-Up Comedy Comedy | On 31st May 2012 Camden Head 14 minutes walk from Union Chapel Self-depreciating humour from Pappy's member Matthew Crosby, plus Michelle De Swarte....More
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