Our Patch February 2015 | Page 4

Our Patch OCTOBER 2014 February 2 February l Islands, Bush Theatre W12 A frolicking drama which lifts the lid on the absurdity of tax havens and offshore evasion, and exposes the human cost via black comedy. Written by Caroline Horton and directed by Omar Elerian, the show runs until 21 February, with a postshow debate on 9 February. 7.30pm. £19.50 (£12 concs) www.bushtheatre.co.uk 2 February Othello 4 February l Raised embroidery workshop, Fulham Palace SW6 Learn a variety of stitch methods, from covered beads to canvas stump applique at a full-day workshop led by Owen Davies of the Royal School of Needlework. All abilities welcome. 10am-4pm. £45 & £10 for kit www.fulhampalace.org 7 February l Dana Gillespie, Brooks Blues Bar W6 Five-times winner of the title of top British female blues vocalist, Dana Gillespie is a blues diva who has been at the pinnacle for more than 40 years, and who has recorded more than 60 albums. She appears with boogie pianist Dino Baptiste, guitarist Jake Zaitz and saxophonist Mike Paice. 7.30pm. £10 www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk 8 February l Milky Chance, Shepherds Bush Empire W12 Timed to coincide with the release of debut album Sadnecessary, this is the first of two nights by the duo whose single Down By The River has been making waves. 7pm. £16.87 www.02shepherdsbushempire. co.uk 12 February l Hiss Golden Messenger, Bush Hall W12