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Vivienne Westwood’s Active Resistance to Propaganda – VIP Event – Friday 4th December

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Join Vivienne Westwood, her special guests and VIPs from the world of art, film, fashion and TV for Forbidden London Club’s sensational ‘one night only’ performance of ‘Active Resistance to Propaganda‘ at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London on 4th December 2009.

Vivienne Westwood's Active Resistance to Propaganda

Vivienne Westwood's Active Resistance to Propaganda

Directed by Andrew Steggall of The Motion Group, the production brings together a cast of actors and celebrities fresh from box office smash hits, to enact Vivienne’s call for a more cultured society, delivered by 25 characters from literature, art and history including Pinocchio, Aristotle and Alice from Wonderland.

Prior to the performance you are invited to view a special exhibition of unforgettable art inspired by the manifesto, curated by highly acclaimed underground artist Sanja Sakic. Immediately after the performance there will be a short Q&A session with Vivienne Westwood, followed by a champagne reception and an exquisite three course dinner accompanied by live music.

Climate change futurologist James Lovelock, author of The Vanishing Face of Gaia, will also be attending to share his thoughts on what the future holds for the human race – a concern very close to Vivienne’s heart. Guests will have the opportunity to show their support for positive change by learning more about the Prince’s Rainforest Project and the COP 15 conference on climate change.

The evening will conclude with a star-studded VIP afterparty at the HEYJOCLUB in Mayfair, where Vivienne, the star of the night, will be joining us.

A once in a lifetime evening not to be missed.

  • VENUE: The Bloomsbury Ballroom, Bloomsbury Square, London,
    WC1B 4DA
  • DRESS CODE: BLACK TIE / SPIFFY CASUAL
  • TICKET PRICE: £250 + VAT PER PERSON; TABLES £2,050 + VAT (10 PEOPLE)INCLUDES ART EXHIBITION, PERFORMANCE, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION, THREE COURSE DINNER AND FINE WINESPRIVATE TABLES AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES OF EIGHT OR MORE

  • Active Resistance Art Exhibition Tickets – £10 + VAT PER PERSON

  • Active Resistance Art Exhibition and Performance Tickets – £60 + VAT PER PERSON

  • Active Resistance VIP After-party Tickets – £30 + VAT PER PERSON

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London Nightlife Gurus Forbidden London Clubs Presents Vivienne Westwood Production

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Forbidden London Clubs, in partnership with The Motion Group theatre company, are staging an all new theatrical production of Vivienne Westwood’s much publicised manifesto for cultural change, Active Resistance to Propaganda, at one of London’s most versatile venues to hire, Bloomsbury Ballroom, this December.

Andrew Steggall, a close friend of Vivienne Westwood, was approached to be part of the project by young political activist and entrepreneur James WJ Wilson – of Forbidden London – who saw the Director as a natural choice to help bring the production to the stage for the first time.

Andrew met Vivienne in 2003 as he explains:  “She saw a production of ‘The Soldier’s Tale’ that I directed at the Old Vic. She’s a great believer in the power of theatre and I, a great believer in the power of Vivienne Westwood, was keen to get to know her.”

He continued: “She was already working on the Manifesto then I think and so I have been aware of its development over some time. Over the last couple of years I have been to a number of readings of it and was conscious of its potential to be at least semi-staged.”

Vivienne Westwood's Active Resistance to Propoganda Manifesto

Vivienne Westwood's Active Resistance to Propoganda Manifesto

Vivienne Westwood – an active and passionate environmental campaigner for The Prince’s Rainforest Project and the closest thing you will come to a living legend – is best known for her influential work in fashion. Considered by many to be the first lady of punk following the opening, with then partner Malcolm McLaren, of a boutique on Chelsea’s Kings Road (originally named Let It Rock and later Sex, Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die and Seditionaries) now known as World’s End.

The Dame also won the accolade of British Fashion Designer of the year in 1990, 1991 and 2006.

Active Resistance to Propaganda will be performed at London’s Bloomsbury Ballroom on Friday, 4th December.

For tickets or more information contact Forbidden London Clubs on 0845 0945 195 or email info@forbiddenlondon.com

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