The 2011 Bruntwood Prize deadline is looming. One of the best and most famous playwrighting competitions in the country, this asks for original one-hour plays, the beauty is that anyone can enter as each script is read anonymously. There are only 38 days left to go, get writing and send it in.

So what to wear at the premiere of your piece of work? Current men's trends are very prepy, and nothing says that more than a bow tie. Personally, I love bow ties, but they must be self-tied. Top Man are offering some very trendy bow ties, as well as skinny ties, that would suit all ages. Keep that as the look and then slick your hair into a smart side parting and a classic suit, then away you go.