Ennio Marchetto
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The award-winning international sensation Ennio Marchetto returns with his special Christmas show at the Southbank Centre this December. The legendary quick-change artist uses origami techniques as he morphs into exaggerated forms of popular icons, from the Mona Lisa to Madonna, Pavarotti to Eminem, Celine Dion to the Titanic, using paper and cardboard costumes. It all started back in the late 80s when Marchetto, who used to mend espresso machines for his father in Venice, had a vision, made a paper dress and started lip-synching to Marilyn Monroe in front of the mirror. He soon took Italy by storm before making an international name for himself at the Edinburgh Festival. He now has a repertoire of more than 350 characters that come out to play in his whirlwind of a show ("Wonderful, wickedly funny" - The Observer). Backed by an eclectic soundtrack and popular classics, Ennio brings old favourites as well as new characters to the stage in this special Christmas show, morphing from Susan Boyle to Lady Gaga and from Amy Winehouse to Michael Jackson. No celebrity is safe - including Father Christmas!About Southbank Centre: Purcell Room
Housed in the same modernist block as the Royal Festival Hall and sandwiched between it and the Hayward Gallery, the Purcell Room has a 372-seat auditorium, making it especially suitable for chamber music, mime, soloists and cabaret. With the London Philharmonic Orchestra having its home at the Royal Festival Hall, they regularly put on concerts in the Purcell Room. More about Southbank Centre: Purcell Room
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 2pm
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 11 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
The ensemble performs Vivaldi's Concerto Alla Rustica, Mozart's Symphony G Minor and Divertimento In F, Tchaikovsky's Waltz from The Nutcracker and Mendelssohn's String Symphony In B ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm-1.30pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 12 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors include ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up to ...More
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London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
The most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1914 in Britain, The Poetry Library within the Southbank Centre contains 90,000 items and is still growing. ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Ennio Marchetto
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery, named ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also ...More
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This, ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
63 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This ...More
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
The menu at Canteen reads like a comforting childhood reminiscence with some sophisticated bunting thrown on top. Devilled kidneys on toast, followed by an excellent slow-roast ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution. The chain has blossomed thanks largely to its focus on fresh, high quality ingredients, and efficient, friendly service. ...More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Unit 1, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
If you happen to be with the kids on the South Bank this summer this is a great little eatery in which to recharge their batteries. ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 20 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 13 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 11 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern. Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
Boasting one of the best views in town, the Oxo Tower Bar is perfect for combining a spot of leisurely (if static) sightseeing with some classy ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Ennio Marchetto
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Ennio Marchetto
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ...More
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