9 magnificent events to know about this September
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ED REEVE1/9The Harrods Table: 12-Michelin-Star Dinner
Few names are as synonymous with luxury as Harrods, the famed London department store adored by those with a taste for the finer things in life. This month, Harrods will be playing host to a unique new gastronomic experience, unting six of the world’s most esteemed chefs – with 12 Michelin stars between them – for an intimate banquet. The spectacular line-up of Jason Atherton, Tom Kerridge, Björn Frantzén, Dave Pynt, Angelo Musa and Phil Khoury will personally prepare a specially-devised menu (presiding over a course each) for 25 lucky guests, with all proceeds going to charity. Funds raised from the event will be donated to Refettorio Felix at St Cuthberts, a community kitchen project for vulnerable Londoners, as part of Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul network. Taking place as part of the store’s week-long dining festival, The Harrods Table, this 12-Michelin-Star feast promises to be a grand highlight.
22 September
2/9Clio Peppiatt Piccadilly Arcade pop-up shop
From the social set to the A-list, Clio Peppiatt’s cult following counts the likes of Lady Clara Paget, Jorja Smith, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner among its fabulous ranks. This London-based womenswear designer specialises in hand-beading and hand-embroidery, creating whimsical yet rebellious pieces that combine traditional craftsmanship with a fresh, forward-thinking sensibility. Much to the delight of the London fashion scene, Peppiatt has just debuted her first dedicated pop-up shop, showcasing her clothing and accessories in the historic setting of Piccadilly Arcade. What’s more, the store will be playing host to Peppiatt’s first ever bridal collection – pieces so swoon-worthy that they’re worth getting married for – as well as a special free mentorship session with fashion students, running on 25 September.
Until 29 September
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures3/9Don’t Worry Darling
With the star power of Brit sensations Harry Styles and Florence Pugh in the lead roles, and Booksmart director Olivia Wilde at the helm, it’s little wonder Don’t Worry Darling is one of the most hotly-anticipated films of the year. A stylish psychological horror flick set in the apparent paradise of Victory, a company town in California, the white picket fences and perfectly-groomed housewives hide a nightmarish reality – as Alice Chambers (Pugh), wife of the hardworking Jack (Styles), soon begins to discover. With an electric energy that’s palpable even from the trailer (little wonder given the relationship between real-life It couple, Wilde and Styles, which reportedly blossomed on set) audiences are set for a gripping viewing experience.
23 September
Marc Brenner4/9Don Giovani at the Royal Opera House
Mozart’s Don Giovani is one of the most famous operas in history – and with good reason, as the perfect exemplar of just the kind of drama, romance and musical ingenuity for which the genre is renowned. Chronicling the misadventures of womaniser Don Giovanni, this production is directed by theatre-world legend Kasper Holten, with a revolving set by Es Devlin and video projections by Luke Halls. Mozart’s masterful score will be brought to life once more by the ROH’s world-class orchestra, conducted by Constantin Trinks.
8 - 26 September
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Courtesy of Southbank Unlimited Festival5/9Southbank Centre’s Unlimited Festival
All too often pushed to the cultural margins, Southbank Centre’s groundbreaking new Unlimited Festival brings the work of disabled artists firmly into the spotlight. The dynamic programme spans media including live performance, film, music, street art and more, and many of the events are free to attend. From daytime raves to light installations, and with appearances from names like the Corali Dance Company and BBC Proms in the Park pianist Ruth McGinley, this is one September highlight not to be missed. (Pictured: Saturn returns.)
7 - 11 September
Courtesy of The Shakespeare North Playhouse6/9A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Having debuted to much excitement this summer, Prescot’s long-awaited Shakespeare North Playhouse is set to stage the Bard’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as part of its vibrant opening season. A transportive tale of magic, mischief and romance, this new production in collaboration with Not Too Tame and Northern Stage will be held in the Playhouse’s Cockpit Theatre, a traditional 470-seat, timber-framed performance space that’s all about Elizabethan-style immersion. And with tickets operating on a ‘pay what you decide’ system, with a baseline price of just £3, everyone’s welcome to experience the enchantment of a night in Fairyland.
22 September - 22 October
Brendan Bell7/9Smart Works x Covent Garden charity pop-up shop
Smart Works, Covent Garden and the British Fashion Council have joined forces with a pop-up shop on Floral Street. Brand new finds from Ganni, Rixo, Rejina Pyo and Frame can be scooped for up to 70 per cent off, with all of the proceeds going directly to Smart Works. The charity, whose patrons include the Duchess of Sussex and Jennifer Saunders, supports women in securing employment through services such as interview prep and sartorial advice.
Until 25 September
Courtesy of Firsts8/9Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair at Saatchi Gallery
Bibliophiles are in for quite the treat this month, with the 65th edition of one of the world’s most esteemed rare book fairs set to take place at Chelsea’s Saatchi Gallery. With this year’s iteration particularly focusing on banned books, there are many fascinating and historic tomes to peruse: from a second edition of Oscar Wilde’s The Ballad of Reading Gaol; to a 19th-century encyclopaedia of toxic plants by leading Japanese botanist Toneri Shigenao. As literary enthusiast – and devoted collector – Stephen Fry says of the Fair: ‘you don’t have to be a scholar, you just have to be someone with an immense thirst for the glory of books.’
15 - 18 September
James McCauley9/9Chelsea History Festival is back in all its glory for 2022, delving into the past via a programme of fascinating events. This year’s line-up features an impressive spread of speakers and authors, including special talks to tie into the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, such as Valentine Low discussing his work Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown. There’ll also be a concert at Royal Hospital Chelsea, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sir Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse; an exhibition of portraits of the Chelsea Pensioners by French artist and veteran Elodie de Rue du Can; and a talk by historian Hakim Adi, exploring the contributions of African and Caribbean people to British history.
17 - 25 September
