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Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour at The O2 arena
Event: Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
Date: February 13th to 20th
As the TV show comes to an end, Strictly Come Dancing fans need not despair, as some of the best dan... -
What's hot in London this weekend
The end of the working week is nigh and, as usual, there is plenty going on in the capital for people to enjoy, including Chelsea against Everton.
Carlo Ancelotti's side s... -
The Cat in the Hat at the Young Vic
Event: The Cat in the Hat
Date: January 28th until March 13th
There is no cat quite like the cat in the hat.
From the minute this funny feline arrives at Sall... -
I Am Yusuf and This is My Brother at the Young Vic
Event: I Am Yusuf and This is My Brother
Date: January 19th until February 6th
The year is 1948 and the British mandate in Palestine is coming to an end.
With... -
Rigged at the Unicorn Theatre
Event: Rigged
Date: January 27th and 28th
Nathan and his girlfriend are at a crossroads in their relationship.
He is a troubled young man who spends his days ... -
The Rake's Progress at Covent Garden
Event: The Rake's Progress
When: January 22nd until February 3rd
Stravinsky's only full-length opera, The Rake's Progress, will thrill theatre goers this winter when... -
Catch the Enchanted Pig in December
Event: The Enchanted Pig
When: Dec 18th to 23rd 2009
Jonathan Dove and Alasdair Middleton's acclaimed musical fairytale the Enchanted Pig is making a return to the cap... -
What's hot in London this weekend
What's hot in London this weekend
London has lined up a variety of exciting and entertaining events that promise to make this weekend a rewarding experience for people vi... -
Watch The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House
Event: The Nutcracker
When: Nov 26th 2009 to Jan 1st 2010
Tchaikovsky's breathtaking ballet The Nutcracker is set to lighten up the Christmas atmosphere in London as t... -
See the Tsarina's Slippers from November
Event: The Tsarina's Slippers
When: 20th Nov to 8th Dec 2009
Guests of luxury London hotel the Rubens at the Palace will have an opportunity to experience one of the ... -
Westfield ready for a Wicked Halloween
Event: Wicked Day at Westfield London
Date: October 31st
London's record-breaking musical Wicked is hosting its fourth annual Wicked Day to celebrate Halloween.
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Peter & the Wolf at the Southbank Centre
Event: Peter & the Wolf
Date: December 28th and 29th
Mums and dads who want to introduce their children to the magic of the theatre should make their way to London to... -
Free Art Fair at the Barbican Centre
Event: Free Art Fair
Date: October 12th until 18th
This year's Free Art Fair will be the last time that those living in the capital will be given the opportunity to co... -
Mayerling at the Royal Opera House
Event: Mayerling
Date: October 8th until November 10th
A ballet surrounding the life of the heir of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is coming to the Royal Opera House nex... -
Norman Parkinson - A Very British Glamour at Somerset House
Event: Norman Parkinson - A Very British Glamour
Date: October 9th until January 31st
Norman Parkinson is one of the great pioneers of fashion photography and, from th... -
Letters of a Love Betrayed at the Royal Opera House
Event: Letters of a Love Betrayed
Date: October 2nd until October 6th
Letters of a Love Betrayed is a tale which touches on every human emotion.
Pain, passion... -
Rosalind Nashashibi at the ICA
Event: Rosalind Nashashibi
Date: September 10th until November 1st
Over the last four years, Rosalind Nashashibi has built up a reputation as one of the most visionary... -
Othello at Trafalgar Studios
Event: Othello
Date: September 11th until December 12th
Othello remains one of Shakespeare's most celebrated plays and a favourite for theatre goers around the world.... -
The Turn of the Screw at the London Coliseum
Event: The Turn of the Screw
Date: 22nd October 2009 until 9th November 2009 - 22nd & 30th Oct and 4th & 9th Nov 7.30pm, 24th Oct & 7th Nov
The Turn of the Screw is a ... -
The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas at Adelphi Theatre
Event: The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas
Date: September 23rd until November 21st
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean Martin formed one of the most talented and ... -
JazzContreBand at various locations
Event: London Jazz Festival
Date: November 13th until the 22nd
The London Jazz Festival presents guests at the luxury London hotel the Rubens at the Palace with an opp... -
The Affordable Art Fair at Battersea Park
Event: The Affordable Art Fair
Date: October 22nd to 25th
If it is time to reinvigorate the home with some new pictures, then a good place to find some is the Affordab... -
Prick Up Your Ears at the Comedy Theatre
Event: Prick Up Your Ears
Date: September 17th until December 6th
A dark comedy is coming to London and theatre fans will want to move quickly to secure tickets and a... -
New Generation Artists' 10th birthday Prom celebrations
Event: New Generation Artists' 10th birthday Prom celebrations
Date: 29 - 31 Aug 2009
Classical fans will be in their element over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, as... -
Turner Prize at the Tate Britain
For British artists, winning the Turner Prize is like a Hollywood star taking home an Oscar.
Since its inception in 1984, the award has become one of the most prestigious ... -
Turner and the Masters at the Tate Britain
Event: Turner and the Masters
Date: 23rd Sept until January 31st
The Tate Britain is one of the most famous and well-respected art galleries anywhere on earth, with m... -
See an array of musical instruments at the Horniman Museum
Event: See an array of musical instruments at the Horniman Museum
Date: All year
There are many great museums in London, including the British Museum, the Science Mus... -
Pestival at the Southbank Centre
Event: Pestival 2009
Date: September 3rd to 6th
Back in 2004, Bridget Nicholls had an idea to combine science and art to encourage the world to look at insects in a di... -
Clarence House Summer Opening
Event: Clarence House Summer Opening
Date: August 5th until September 27th
Clarence House is the official residence of the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Pr... -
Le Cirque Invisible at the Southbank Centre
Event: Le Cirque Invisible
Date: August 4th until 23rd
The whole family is sure to love the "enchanting and exquisite theatrical spectacle" of Le Cirque Invisible, sh... -
Adam Cooper's Shall We Dance at Sadler's Wells
Event: Adam Cooper's Shall We Dance
Date: July 23rd until August 30th
Adam Cooper is an international dance sensation, with one of his most-memorable performances on... -
Greenwich Beer and Jazz Festival at the Old Royal Naval College
Event: Greenwich Beer and Jazz Festival
Date: July 8th to 12th
The Greenwich Beer and Jazz Festival is the perfect pint-sized summer event for those who want to enjo... -
Visit the State Rooms in Buckingham Palace
Event: Visit the State Rooms
Date: August to September
Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of British sovereigns since 1837 and is one of the biggest dr... -
Horrible Histories: Terrible Trenches at the Imperial War Museum
Event: Horrible Histories: Terrible Trenches -The Exhibition
Date: July 18th until October 1st
Visitors to the Imperial War Museum will, from mid-July, be able to tes... -
Visit the Fan Museum Greenwich
Event: Visit the Fan Museum Greenwich
Date: All year
The Fan Museum is the only establishment on earth dedicated to all aspects of the ancient art and craft of the fa... -
Javier Mariscal - Drawing Life at the Design Museum
Event: Javier Mariscal - Drawing Life
Date: July 1st until October 18th
Spanish artist Javier Mariscal has crafted a reputation for himself as one of the most innovat... -
Walking in my Mind at the Hayward Gallery
Event: Walking in my Mind
Date: June 23rd until September 9th
Art fans and historians would have loved the chance to look into the minds of great artists like Picasso... -
Waterloo Weekend at Apsley House
Event: Waterloo Weekend
Date: June 20th and 21st
To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, history lovers are invited to Apsley House and Wellington Arch for... -
Futurism at the Tate Modern
Event: Futurism
Date: June 12th until September 20th
In 1909, Italian poet Filippo Tomasso Marinetti launched an art movement which would change the face of the art w... -
Coutts London Jewellery Week at various locations
Event: Coutts London Jewellery Week
Date: June 8th until 14th
They say all that glitters is not gold, but at the luxury London hotel the Rubens at the Palace, what yo... -
Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse
Event: Royal Ascot
Date: June 16th to 20th
Royal Ascot is a race which is steeped in tradition, pageantry and heritage dating back more than 300 years.
Held ... -
The Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London
Event: The Ceremony of the Keys
Date: Every evening
London is a city rich in history and tradition but also one which is at the forefront of the modern world.
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Baroque Festival at Westminster Abbey and St John's Smith Square
Event: Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music
Date: May 14th to the 23rd
Music fans will not want to miss the 2009 Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music, an event which cel... -
The Cherry Orchard at the Old Vic Theatre
Event: The Cherry Orchard
Date: May 23rd until August 15th
Theatre fans are in for a treat, thanks to an unprecedented three-year, transatlantic partnership which wil... -
Mind, Body, Spirit Festival at the Royal Horticultural Halls
Event: Mind, Body, Spirit Festival
Date: May 20th until 25th
There are two places in London where one can refresh their mind, body and soul.
First is the lux... -
Twelfth Night at the Unicorn Theatre
Event: Twelfth Night
Date: May 8th until June 7th
Twelfth Night is one of William Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, and for parents looking to introduce their childr... -
Death and the King's Horseman at the National Theatre
Event: Death and the King's Horseman
Date: April 28th until July 27th
The year is 1943 and Nigeria is still under the occupation of the British colonial powers, who h... -
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra at the Southbank Centre
Event: Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela
Date: April 14th to the 18th
The Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela is one of the world's most exciting musi... -
Schumann and Mozart at the Cadogan Hall
Event: Opus 60 - Schumann and Mozart
Date: April 7th until the 21st
Mixing music, food and wine is an age-old pastime which is practiced and cherished by many people.... -
Rookery Nook at the Menier Chocolate Factory
Event: Rookery Nook
Date: April 16th until June 20th
Visitors to the capital will be taken back to the 1920s at the Menier Chocolate Factory next month.
The ... -
Don John at the Battersea Arts Centre
Event: Don John
Date: April 7th until May 9th
The year is 1978 and England is gripped by the Winter of Discontent.
Cold hearts need the touch of warm love an... -
Italian Film Festival at the Riverside Studios
Event: Italian Film Festival
Date: April 17th to 20th
Alida Valli's beauty, grace and style made her one of the most sought-after actresses of her time and her sultry... -
Russell Maliphant - Two-Four-Ten at Sadler's Wells
Event: Russell Maliphant - Two:Four:Ten
Date: April 7th until 11th
Guests at the luxury London hotel the Rubens at the Palace can sit back and enjoy an evening of gra... -
Putney Music Festival at various London locations
Event: Putney Music Festival
Date: March 27th until 29th
The Putney Music Festival is one of the premier dates in London's music calendar, offering two days of revelr... -
Lost Musicals - The New Yorkers at Sadler's Wells
Event: Lost Musicals - The New Yorkers
Date: March 29th until April 26th
The New Yorkers is the latest diamond unearthed from yesteryear by Ian Marshall Fisher's Lost... -
Baroque 1620-1800 at the Victoria and Albert
Event: Baroque 1620-1800 - Style in the Age of Magnificence
Date: April 4th until 19th July
Visitors to the capital in April will have the opportunity to experience op... -
Spill Festival at various London locations
Event: Spill Festival
Date: April 2nd until April 26th
For three weeks in April, London will be home to the very best in performance, live art and experimental theatr... -
Shochiku Grand Kabuki - Twelfth Night After Shakespeare at the Barbican
Event: Shochiku Grand Kabuki - Twelfth Night After Shakespeare
Date: March 24th until the 28th
What do you get if you cross traditional Japanese theatre known as Kab... -
Dido, Queen of Carthage at the National Theatre
Event: Dido, Queen of Carthage
Date: March 17th until May 7th
We all think of Cupid as being a sweet and cheery cherub, with the ability to make two people fall in l... -
Tongues on Fire lights up the Institute of Contemporary Arts
Event: Tongues on Fire
Date: March 6th to 15th
Those who love Asian independent cinema should head down to the Institute of Contemporary Arts between March 6th and 15t... -
Yves Le Monochrome at the Southbank Centre
Event: Duncan Woolridge - Yves Le Monochrome
Date: March 3rd until April 19th
Guests at the luxury London hotel the Rubens at the Palace next month will have the chan... -
Birds Eye View Film Festival at the BFI Southbank
Event: Birds Eye View Film Festival
Date: March 5th until 13th
In 2005, the Birds Eye View charity launched the UK's first major film festival to celebrate the contri... -
SpongeBob Squarepants at the Hammersmith Apollo
Event: SpongeBob Squarepants: The Sponge Who Could Fly!
Date: March 4th until March 8th
Flying with a jellyfish sounds ridiculous, but then nothing in the world of Sp... -
Love and Marriage in Renaissance Florence at the Courtauld Gallery
Event: Love and Marriage in Renaissance Florence: The Courtauld Wedding Chests
Date: February 12th until 17th May
Those with an interest in beautifully-crafted antiqu... -
The Cat Who Ran at the Unicorn Theatre for Children
Event: The Cat Who Ran
Date: February 12th until March 8th
For those who have not been away for a while, a weekend's stay at the luxury London hotel the Rubens at the ... -
The Russian Linesman at the Southbank Centre
Event: Mark Wallinger's The Russian Linesman
Date: February 18th until May 4th
Art lovers will have the chance to explore the work and mind of one of Britain's most u...
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