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Late at Tate Britain: March

Boogaloo Stu
Photo: Toby Amies

Friday 2 March 2007, 18.00–22.00
(last performances end at 21.30)

In the spirit of Hogarth, we present a night of true variety, intriguing pleasures and dazzling distractions. Inspiring acts which explore the worlds of bawdy vulgarity and exquisite politeness.

Hosts for the night: Miss High Leg Kick and Boogaloo Stu

See Hogarth for half price and sip a gin and tonic in the Octagon.

Line-up:

DJ Simon Gitter DJ Simon Gitter from London club Shinky Shonky, plays a potted history of sex in music from Gainsbourg to Peaches.	Room 9	18.00–21.30
Jefford Horrigan – The Four Stages of Cruelty Performances by artist Jefford Horrigan often involve the manipulation and transformation of objects. The circular format of this work reflects the traditions and associations of the ring - circuses, cock fighting, the dissection theatre... and owes it's debt to the etchings of Hogarth. Free, no tickets. Places allocated on a first- come, first-served basis.	Room 9	19.00–19.25
Boogaloo Stu & Miss High Leg Kick Singalongs: + Sparklemotion (all girl dance troupe) Vulgar yet comical, Boogaloo Stu and Miss High Leg Kick invite you to join in with their medley of cockney classics with smutty lyrics; meanwhile Sparklemotion trip the light fantastic with a dance tribute to wanton ladies of the night. Free, no tickets. Places allocated on a first- come, first-served basis.	Room 9	21.00-21.30
Handel My Knickers Petite burlesque artiste extraordinaire Princess Twinkle Knickers promises to delight us with a flash of her bloomers as she performs an eighteenth-century poledance for your delectation - accompanied by Handel’s Sonatas, led by conductor and pianist Mr Christopher Gayford, with violinist Mr Martin Cropper. Free, no tickets. Places allocated on a first- come, first- served basis.	Room 14	18.30-18.45, 19.00-19.15, 20.00-20.15 & 20.30-20.45
Opera with Le Gateau Chocolat Experience the unique operatic talents of Le Gateau Chocolat in full eighteenth-century drag as he serenades the crowds in the downstairs bar area throughout the evening. Free, no tickets.	Manton Stair-case	19.00, 19.30, 20,00, 20.30 and 21,00. Each session lasts 15 min.
Bawdy Snap Play card games with a rakish gent & Live artists Breathe. Free, no tickets.	North Duveens	18.00-21.00
Will Palin in Conversation with Christine Riding Will Palin joins Christine Riding to discuss the works in the exhibition that have led to Hogarth's enduring legacy. Free, no bookings taken. Limited tickets available on the night from the Clore Foyer Desk at 18.00.	Tate Britain Auditorium	19.00–19.45
Sweeney Todd David Moore, UK 2006, 90 min, cert 18 Sweeney Todd is set in the harsh streets of London in 1765 where life is not for the faint-hearted and only the fittest will survive. Starring Ray Winstone, Essie Davis and Tom Hardy. Free, no bookings taken Limited tickets available on the night from the Clore Foyer desk at 18.00	Tate Britain Auditorium	20.15-21.45
Late at Tate Tasting Dinner Tate Catering invites you to indulge in a special seasonal menu using the finest ingredients available in March. View Menu	Rex Whistler Restaurant	19.30

Late at Tate Britain: March: The Pleasure Promenade: Antidote to Politeness Friday 2 March 2007 free
Late at Tate Britain: March: Will Palin in Conversation with Christine Riding Friday 2 March 2007 free
Late at Tate Britain: March: Sweeney Todd Friday 2 March 2007 free

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