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Celebrate Mog the Forgetful Cat's 40th Birthday at John Lewis

Published 5 March 10 4:32 PM | charlotte

Celebrate 40 years of classic children's book Mog the Forgetful Cat at John Lewis's flagship Oxford Street store. 20 March 2010 John Lewis Oxford Street , 300 Oxford Street, London. W1A 1EX Head to the Toys section of John Lewis for a very special day celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mog the Forgetful Cat. Mog's author Judith Kerr will start the day off with a book-signing at 11am. Kids can then enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, with stories on the half hour between 12pm and 3pm...

Filed under: London, mog, forgetful cat, toys, author, celebrate, oxford street, john lewis, 40th birthday, judith kerr, storytelling, kids

Guanabara Carnival 2010

Published 5 February 10 5:56 PM | charlotte

12 February 2010 to 17 February 2010 Guanabara , Parker Street, Holborn, London. WC2B 5PW +44 (0)20 7242 8600 Brazilian club and bar Guanabara is hosting six days of music, dancing and fun at Carnival 2010. Get ready to party! The carnival kicks off with a parade on 12 February. The London School of Samba (LSS) are leading the colourful procession and will then head into Guanabara for a stomping live performance featuring more than 25 musicians. All the passion and fun of the carnival will be brought...

Filed under: London, live, valentines, carnaval bal masque, countrynaval traffic light ball, brazilian club and bar, forronoval, parade, guanabara carnival

ABBAWorld at Earls Court

Published 5 January 10 5:21 PM | charlotte

27 Jan 2010 - 10 Feb 2010 10:00 AM Earls Court Exhibition Centre Warwick Road, London. SW5 9TA +44 (0)20 7385 1200 ABBAWorld London presents 25 rooms of memorabilia, music, footage, images and a fully immersive ABBA experience! Earls Court will be packed with a stunning, sequin-spangled display of exclusive music, footage, images and never-before-displayed memorabilia from one of the world's favourite pop bands. Plus, there's plenty of interactive activities to bring a little bit of ABBA...

Filed under: music, London, video, earls court, memorabilia, footage, tretow mix challenge, agnetha, images, sing a long, pop band, quiz, 3d, benny, bjorn, abbaworld, eurovision song contest, frida

Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker

Published 21 December 9 3:12 PM | charlotte

22 December 2009 to 3 January 2010 Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, The Shakespeare Globe Trust, London, SE1 9DT. (0)20 7902 1400 Footsbarn Theatre is taking over Shakespeare's Globe Theatre for an exhilarating festive show. The Cornwall-born group first appeared at the Globe in 2008 for the Shakespeare Party. Now they're back with Christmas Cracker – a colourful show packed with amazing circus acts, magic, music, dance and puppets. Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker celebrates...

Filed under: Dance, music, London, cornwall, poetry, shakespear globe theatre, viloin, pagan past, juliet, accordian, tightrope, magic, circus acts, puppets, lord of misrule, footsbarn christmas cracker

The O2 Christmas Fair

Published 2 December 9 5:3 PM | charlotte

21 Nov 2009 - 03 Jan 2010 O2 bubble, Millenium Way, Greenwich. London SE10 0DX (0)20 8463 2000 London's O2 will be transformed into a magical Christmas Fair this winter, with Father Christmas, exciting rides and a German Christmas Market. Entry to The O2 Christmas Fair is free, but you can buy a 1-day pass that allows you unlimited rides. The O2's Christmas Fair features rides, entertainment a chance to visit Father Christmas. Hosted in and around The O2 Bubble, the fair has both indoor and...

Filed under: London, free, german christmas market, white knuckle zone, o2 bubble, reindeer rollercoaster, the o2 christmas fair, 1 day pass, father christmas

Hanukkah - London - 11 December 2009 to 19 December 2009

Published 27 November 9 5:50 PM | charlotte

The origins of Hanukkah, sometimes known as Chanukah or Chanukkah, lie in an uprising against a successor of Alexander the Great, around 2,400 years ago. The revolt was successful, but the Jewish Temple was destroyed in the battle. When the Jews came rededicate their Temple, they found there was only enough sanctified oil to burn to light it for one day. Miraculously, the oil stayed alight for eight days. And this is why Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration that's also known as the "festival...

Filed under: London, trafalgar square, sundown, chanukah, festivalival of lights, menorah, kislev, candle menorah, alexander the great, jewish temple, mayor, jews, hannukkah

Winter Wonderland

Published 19 November 9 11:28 AM | charlotte

21 Nov 2009 - 03 Jan 2010 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Closed Christmas Day Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH. (0)20 7298 2000 Last year Winter Wonderland attracted an amazing 1.5 million visitors to Hyde Park in London. This year, it looks to be bigger and better than ever as the organisers double the size of the festival to cover 32 acres. As well as 200 rides, you can enjoy festive attractions, browse the German Christmas market and gaze over London on the Observation Wheel. There's plenty to see and do at...

Filed under: London, mulled wine, ice skating, german christmas market, hyde park, cafe grell, santas village, bands, zippos christmas circus, snow ball bungee dome, choirs, winter wonderland, ice monster, power tower, bratwurst, observation wheel, hog roast, rides, bavarian village, house of st nikolas

The Lord Mayor's Show - 14th Nov 09

Published 13 November 9 4:8 PM | charlotte

14 Nov 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM The history of the Lord Mayor's Show dates back to 1215, when King John granted a charter allowing the citizens of London to elect their own mayor. Every year since, the newly elected Mayor has travelled from the City of London to Westminster to pledge allegiance to the Crown. This year marks the 794th Lord Mayor's Show, and these days it is more of a celebration than a show of loyalty. Join in the fun as around half a million people turn out to watch as the...

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Piano Recital Panayiotis Gogos London - 16/11/2009

Published 2 November 9 10:8 AM | charlotte

Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven at the Hellenic Centre On Monday 16 November at 7.15pm The Hellenic Centre is presenting a piano recital by the distinguished pianist Panayiotis Gogos at its Great Hall. The program, built around Frederic Chopin's 24 Preludes, also includes the highly dramatic Fantasie by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Moonlight Sonata, the most renown of romantic compositions from Ludwig van Beethoven's 32 sonatas. The audience will have the opportunity to appreciate these profoundly...

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Spirit of Christmas Fair

Published 9 October 9 10:25 AM | charlotte

4 November 2009 to 8 November 2009 Olympia Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX 0)20 8943 5000 If Santa was in London the Spirit of Christmas Fair is where he'd do his festive shopping. With mountains of unique gifts from more than 600 companies, yule have the time of your life! Sponsored by House & Garden magazine, this annual festive fair stocks everything from hand-crafted gifts to the finest food and wine – much of it unavailable in high-street stores. But there's so much more at the fair...

Filed under: Food, London, olympia, house & garden magazine, santa, hand crafted gifts, wine, spirit of christmas fair, kids toys, gourmet food hall, 600 companies

MPH 2009 with Top Gear Live

Published 28 September 9 3:24 PM | charlotte

5 November 2009 to 8 November 2009 Earls Court Exhibition Centre Warwick Road London SW5 9TA (0)20 7385 1200 Amazing stunts, world-class cars and Jeremy Clarkson… if last year's MPH motoring show sold out, tickets to MPH with Top Gear Live are likely to go even quicker this year! If you're a fan of cars or the world-famous TV show Top Gear, you won't want to miss MPH 2009. Your ticket includes entry to the brand new Top Gear Live World Tour, presented by Jeremy Clarkson. The 75-minute...

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RHS London Autumn Harvest Show

Published 22 September 9 5:57 PM | charlotte

13 Oct 2009 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 14 Oct 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre 80 Vincent Square, Westminster, London. SW1P 2PE (0)20 7828 4125 This year, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) London Autumn Harvest Show celebrates seasonal produce, with plenty to see – and to taste! It's a great opportunity to pick up tips from the RHS experts and find inspiration for new ways to plant in your garden, whatever its size. The RHS holds four seasonal events in London...

Filed under: Flowers, London, demonstrations, garden, westminster, fruit, goodies, gardeners, talks, conference centre, seasonal produce, plant, october, RHS london autumn harvest show, vegetables

MasterChef LIVE

Published 18 September 9 5:57 PM | charlotte

13 November 2009 to 15 November 2009 Olympia Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX (0)20 8943 5000 www.londonbbcgoodfoodshow.com The food extravaganza formerly known as BBC Good Food Show returns to London's Olympia. There are plenty of food-related activities to get your teeth into, plus appearances and demonstrations from Wendi Peters, Michel Roux Jnr and Monica Galletti. You can even cook up a storm in MasterChef's famous Invention Test! MasterChef LIVE is packed full of brand new features to...

Filed under: London, BBC, olympia, live, masterchef, good food show, monica galletti, michel rouxjnr, wendi peters

thelondonpaper Headliners

Published 3 September 9 11:16 AM | charlotte

16 September 2009 to 17 September 2009 0871 230 2200 www.thelondonpaper.com/headliners Two-days of fab music spanning multiple Soho venues at this brand new festival. The Headliners line-up includes Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Magic Numbers and VV Brown. Headliners takes place across 20 top Soho music venues. Once you've got your wrist band, you'll have access to them all. The Line-up at Headliners So far, the line-up in London includes: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Doves Biffy Clyro The Magic Numbers...

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The Natural History Museum's New Darwin Centre

Published 28 August 9 3:28 PM | charlotte

1 September 2009 to 18 January 2010 The Natural History Museum , Cromwell Road, London. SW7 5BD 0207 942 5000 This September, London's renowned Natural History Museum completes its new state-of-the-art facility, the Darwin Centre. The first phase, containing 22 million zoological specimens stored in alcohol, opened in 2002. From September, you can also venture into the final piece of the project – a 65-metre-long (213 ft), 8-storey cocoon-shaped structure, which houses 17 million insect and 3...

Filed under: London, natural history museum, darwin centre, cocoon shaped structure, the attenborough studio, interactive tour, biodiversity, zoological specimens, scientific isues, plants, angela marmont cantre, insects

CREATE09

Published 6 August 9 2:54 PM | charlotte

1 June 2009 to 30 September 2009 http://www.createlondon.org/ CREATE was launched in 2008 as an annual festival to help celebrate London's Cultural Olympiad in the build up to London 2012. Held in the host boroughs of Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, CREATE will incorporate major festivals and outdoor events. There will be a huge range of activities on offer, from music, dance, crafts and theatre to carnivals, parades and exhibitions, many with an Olympic theme. Greenwich...

Filed under: Dance, music, London, parades, greenwich, tower hamlets, annual festival, cultural olympiad, exhibitions, king henry viii jousting display, london 2012, dominoes, film festival, into music, theatrere, craft, carnivals, hackney, waltham forest, create09, parkfest, henry days

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries

Published 20 July 9 2:13 PM | charlotte

30 June 2009 to 30 December 2009 Victoria and Albert Museum , South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London. SW7 2RL (0)20 7942 2000 The Gilbert Collection is one of the most important collections ever given to Britain, with pieces linked to prominent historical figures such as Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great and Napoleon. The extensive Gilbert Collection was given to Britain in 1996. It was first presented at London's Somerset House from 2000 to 2008. Highlights of the collection on display...

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Giants of the Galapagos

Published 17 July 9 5:54 PM | charlotte

17 Jul 2009 - 06 Sep 2009 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London. N4RY (0)20 7722 3333 The new Giants of the Galapagos exhibit includes indoor and outdoor areas with fantastic viewing points in a barrier free environment. The exhibit is styled on the tortoises' natural habitat and consists of watering holes and mud wallows. Giants of the Galapagos is both fun and educational, giving all ages the chance to learn about the Galapagos. You can compare your weight to one of these...

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iTunes Live London Festival 09

Published 3 July 9 10:26 AM | charlotte

1 July 2009 to 31 July 2009 Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH +44 (0)20 7424 9991 The iTunes festival is back following last year's success. This year's line-up is even better and features music heavyweights and new acts aplenty. Highlights include: Oasis Kasabian Friendly Fires Franz Ferdinand Jack Penate To get your free tickets, you'll need to become a fan of the iTunes Live London Festival on Facebook . If you don't have a Facebook account, there are a limited number...

Filed under: kasabian, London, oasis, roundhouse, franz ferdinand, facebook, free tickets, iTunes Live London Festival 09, friendly fires, jack penate

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship

Published 22 June 9 4:7 PM | charlotte

22 June 2009 to 5 July 2009 All England Lawn Tennis Club, Museum Building, London London SW19 5AE (0)20 8946 6131 The world of tennis descends on Wimbledon in London every summer for two weeks of tennis, strawberries and cream and good-natured queuing. The Wimbledon tennis tournament in London attracts around 500,000 spectators and millions of television viewers worldwide. During the tournament Wimbledon sells approximately 500 tickets each day for Centre Court (except for the last four days), Court...

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Clarence House Summer Opening

Published 12 June 9 5:15 PM | charlotte

5 August 2009 to 27 September 2009 10:00 - 16:00. All tickets are timed and must be pre-booked. Clarence House, The Mall, London. SW1A 1BA Wander around Clarence House, and see the rooms where Prince Charles and Camilla entertain guests from around the world, on this tour of the Prince's official pad! From 1953 to 2002 Clarence House was the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The arrangement of the rooms and the grouping of their contents remain much as they were in the Queen...

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Greenwich and Docklands International Festival

Published 2 June 9 11:35 AM | charlotte

June 2009 to 28 June 2009 http://www.festival.org/ Now in its 13th year, the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is one of London's most spectacular free, outdoor events. Featuring an incredible programme of performances, live entertainment and family fun, the festival transforms East London into a sea of colour. Each year the festival follows a particular theme, and this year the chosen theme is water, so you can expect to see plenty of action along the Thames. Five new commissions...

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Trooping the Colour - The Queen's Birthday Parade

Published 8 May 9 10:20 AM | charlotte

13 June 2009 - 10.00 - 12.15 Horse Guards Parade Whitehall, London. SW1A 2AX 020 7414 2357 Trooping the Colour is an annual event that takes place on Horse Guards Parade in London's St James's Park in June, marking The Queen's official birthday. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is full of military pomp and pageantry as The Queen carries out an inspection of the troops from the Household Division. The Queen then leads the troops down the Mall to Buckingham Palace , one of London's...

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Camden Crawl

Published 24 April 9 6:7 PM | charlotte

24 April 2009 to 25 April 2009 0871 230 2200 www.thecamdencrawl.com The Camden Crawl is one of the most famous and best-loved events in London's music calendar. Spend a whole weekend in music heaven as you journey round 40 of Camden's top venues, including: The Roundhouse Koko Electric Ballroom Purple Turtle Dublin Castle The full line-up and stage times are a closely guarded secret right until the last minute but many artists have already confirmed, including: Echo & The Bunnymen Kasabian...

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The Robot Zoo

Published 24 March 9 4:29 PM | charlotte

28 Mar 2009 - 01 Nov 2009 Daily 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Horniman Museum and Gardens 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ 020 8699 1872 The Robot Zoo is a menagerie of moving creatures that gives an insight into animal anatomy. This family exhibition, which is visiting London for the first time, consists of eight larger than life-size robot animals and 11 interactive displays, which allow visitors to explore animal life in more depth. Using a clever mix of pipes, pistons, hydraulics, lighting and sound, these robotic...

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Head of the River Race 2009

Published 12 March 9 5:7 PM | charlotte

11.00am Saturday 21 March 2009 Mortlake Stone www.horr.co.uk London's Head of the River Race in March is one of the city's longest running sporting traditions. This spring, more than 400 crews from around the globe will take to the waters of London's famous Thames River to compete in this historic boating event. The Head of the River Race (HORR) was started in 1926 by Cambridge and Tideway oarsman, Steve Fairbairn. It was conceived as a way for crews to practice long rows during winter...

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EDF Energy Ideal Home Show

Published 16 February 9 11:8 AM | charlotte

March 2009 to 13 April 2009 Earls Court Exhibition Centre , Warwick Road, SW5 9TA +44 (0)20 7385 1200 The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show at Earls Court in London has something for everyone. With a renewed focus on home improvement, thrifty living and eco initiatives, whether you own or rent, the Ideal Home Show will help you get the most out of your home and garden. The huge range of exhibitors means you'll see all the latest products from emerging brands and tried and trusted names, plus a large...

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Valentines Day in London

Published 9 February 9 11:8 AM | charlotte

Music in London on Valentine's Day Pianist Dominic Piers Smith and the London Philharmonic Orchestra present a series of romantic classics at the Royal Festival Hall's Valentine's Day Concert . Alternatively, enjoy classical music by candle light at St Martin-in-the-Fields as the London Musical Arts Orchestra perform a concert of works by the likes of Elgar, Tchaikovsky and Strauss, accompanied by readings from popular love poems. YolanDa Brown returns to the Jazz Café for a Valentine's...

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Shockwaves NME Awards 2009

Published 2 February 9 11:29 AM | charlotte

20 January 2009 to 24 February 2009 Legendary music magazine, NME celebrates its annual award ceremony with a string of gigs around the capital. This famous weekly has been running since 1952 and has a massive influence on who makes it in the music industry. In recent times the NME has championed The Strokes, The White Stripes and The Arctic Monkeys. All these acts have gone on to achieve phenomenal commercial success. This year's Big Gig will be at London's O2 for the second year running...

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Kylie to present the Brit awards

Published 19 January 9 6:33 PM | charlotte

Singer Kylie Minogue will present the Brit Awards alongside Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Mathew Horne. Kings of Leon, Duffy, Girls Aloud and the Pet Shop Boys are among the stars who will appear on the night. U2 will also be performing at the awards, which will be held at London's Earls Court on 18 February. Brits committee chairman Ged Doherty said the show was going to be a "must-see event". Nominations for the awards will be announced on Tuesday. Outstanding contribution...

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Tropical Extravaganza

Published 15 January 9 5:37 PM | charlotte

7 February 2009 to 8 March 2009 Royal Botanic Gardens , Kew Kew Richmond TW9 3AB Get a taste of the tropics at Kew Gardens' month-long celebration of orchids and exotic plants. Kew boasts one of the oldest and most comprehensive orchid collections in the world. The Princess of Wales Conservatory is home to hundreds of brightly coloured orchids. A hot, steamy zone features tropical varieties with showy flowers, and a cooler zone contains species from tropical mountainous regions. The Tropical...

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Complicit

Published 7 January 9 9:50 AM | charlotte

07 Jan - 21 Feb 2009 Mon - Sat 7:30 PM; 14 Jan - 21 Feb 2009 Wed, Sat 2:30 PM; 20 Jan 2009 2:30 PM The Old Vic 103 The Cut Waterloo SE1 8NB Directed by Kevin Spacey, Complicit is a powerful American play that explores the current political climate. Complicit follows the moral struggle of Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Ben Kritzer, played by Richard Dreyfuss. Kritzer is forced to choose between his beliefs in the freedom of the press and protecting his family when he is hauled before the Supreme...

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For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond

Published 6 January 9 5:15 PM | charlotte

17 April 2008 to 1 March 2009 Imperial War Museum London Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth, this, the first major exhibition about the man features materials which have never been seen before, unravelling the life of the author and his most famous fictional character. At the exhibition, you'll be able to learn about the writer's early life, his wartime career and work as a journalist and travel writer, as well as finding out how much of the...

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London International Boat Show

Published 5 January 9 10:15 AM | charlotte

9 January 2009 to 18 January 2009 ExCel Exhibition Centre Royal Victoria Dock London E16 1XL With more than 500 exhibitors displaying their products, the London International Boat Show is London's largest marine show. Now in its 55th year, the London International Boat Show 2009 promises to be bigger and better than ever. There's fun for all the family and plenty of opportunity to experience the thrills and spills of boating. From power and sail boats to gadgets and fashion, sailing holidays...

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Lionel Richie Live at The O2 in London

Published 24 December 8 11:52 AM | charlotte

4 April 2009 to 5 April 2009 The O2 Greenwich Peninsular London SE10 0BB Legendary American soul singer Lionel Richie comes to romance London at The O2 this April. Lionel Richie is coming to romance London at The O2. Get ready to feel the love as Lionel performs hits new and old such as Hello, Three Times A Lady and Fiesta. Lionel Richie has sold an estimated 100m albums across the globe. He may not be able to control his celebrity daughter but he does know how to work a crowd!

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Britney Spears Live in Concert at The O2 in London

Published 23 December 8 2:20 PM | charlotte

3 June 2009 to 14 June 2009 03 - 04 Jun 2009 6:30 PM; 06 - 07 Jun 2009 6:30 PM; 10 - 11 Jun 2009 6:30 PM; 13 - 14 Jun 2009 6:30 PM The O2 Greenwich Peninsular London SE10 0BB Britney may be better known for her off-stage antics than her music these days, but she still knows how to put on a good show! Britney Spears performs her only European dates in London at The O2. Catch Britney as she performs material from her comeback album, Circus, as well as some of her other hits, such as Baby One More Time...

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The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

Published 18 December 8 5:42 PM | charlotte

22 November 2008 to 1 February 2009 22 Nov - 21 Dec 2008 Sat, Sun 2:00 PM; 26 Nov - 19 Dec 2008 Wed - Fri 1:00 PM; 27 Nov - 18 Dec 2008 Wed, Thu 10:00 AM; 28 Nov 2008 - 30 Jan 2009 Fri 5:00 PM; 07 Dec 2008 - 01 Feb 2009 Sat, Sun 11:00 AM; 26 Dec 2008 - 04 Jan 2009 Fri - Sun 2:00 PM; 07 - 29 Jan 2009 Wed, Thu 10:00 AM; 07 - 30 Jan 2009 Wed - Fri 1:00 PM; 10 Jan - 01 Feb 2009 Sat, Sun 2:00 PM Closed Boxing Day The Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Based on a children's book by...

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Strictly Come Dancing Live

Published 15 December 8 11:50 AM | charlotte

5 February 2009 to 8 February 2009 The O2 Peninsular Square, London London SE10 0DX Packed full of glitz and glamour, Strictly Come Dancing is a BBC TV programme that sees 14 celebrity contestants paired with professional ballroom dancers. In a whirlwind of sequins and sparkles, the dancers compete weekly to impress the tough panel of judges. Previous contests have seen stars from the worlds of music, sport and television take to the floor, and the winners have included: Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky...

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A Family Evening with the Stars: the Moon and Almach

Published 11 December 8 11:8 AM | charlotte

3 January 2009 - 18.30, 19.30, 20.30 Royal Observatory Greenwich (Flamsteed House), Greenwich Park, London London SE10 9NF You'll love checking out the moon and stars using real astronomy instruments. See if you can spot the Almach, also known as the Gamma Andromeda. It's the third brightest star in the Constellation of Andromeda. Don't forget to book tickets for the astronomy show in the Planetarium. Lie back, relax, and you'll feel like you're floating up though the galaxy as...

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World Darts Championship

Published 10 December 8 11:57 AM | charlotte

19 December 2008 to 4 January 2009 Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way Wood Green London N22 7AY The 70 best international darts players compete in London for the prestigious title of World Darts Champion and a £740,000 prize fund this Christmas. The World Darts Championship is the biggest darts tournament in the world. It attracts players from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. With a first prize of £125,000 at stake the competition is fierce. The players battle it out over...

Filed under: London, alexandra palace, australia, 70 international players, new zealand, 7 rounds, order of merit, the man, 13 days, raymond van barneveld, 4th january, £740, world darts championship, grand final, the power, 000 prize fund, phil taylor, south africa

Cirque du Soleil - Quidam

Published 4 December 8 11:43 AM | charlotte

Starting at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on 4th January, the tour will then move onto Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and Glasgow throughout February, March and April. This visually stunning masterpiece will soon be thrilling audiences around the UK too as it embarks on its first ever nationwide tour in the New Year. The dates are as follows: London : 4th Jan to 8th Feb Liverpool : 26th Feb to 1st March Belfast : 4th to 7th March Newcastle : 12th to 15th March Birmingham...

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Magnificence of the Tsars

Published 3 December 8 11:10 AM | charlotte

10 December 2008 to 29 March 2009 Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London London SW7 2RL 020 7942 2000 Russian Opulence and Craftsmanship at the V&A Magnificence of the Tsars features more than 40 ensembles from the collection of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. Most of the outfits on display have never been exhibited before, either in Russia or abroad. Exquisite Uniforms and Fashion from the Russian Court The Russian court was fanous for its luxury and opulence, and was...

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Motor Racing Stars Compete in London

Published 2 December 8 3:36 PM | charlotte

14 December 2008 Wembley Stadium - Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0WS 020 8795 9000 Motor Racing Stars Compete in London The quest to find the world's fastest motorsport star returns to London for its second year after a successful debut in 2007. This amazing event sees Formula 1 racers compete against their rivals from the words of rallying, touring cars, NASCAR and even motorbike racing. The competitors race on equal terms in identical cars, so it's a test of skill, talent, and ultimately, speed...

Filed under: London, equal terms, talent, rallying, wembley stadium, formula1, lewis hamilton, the race of champions, fastest motorsport star, identical cars, 16 driver, touring cars, speed, motorbike racing, 2000 tonnes of tarmac, the roc nations cup, skill, motor racing stars, david coulthard, raceing circuit, team germany, nascar, jenson button, sebastian vettel, michael schumacher, mattias ekstrom, pit, competition

Royal Academy of Arts - Byzantium 330-1453

Published 25 November 8 10:46 AM | charlotte

Dates: 25 October 2008 to 22 March 2009 The Byzantine Empire comes to London This exhibition tells the history of the Byzantine empire through art; from the founding of the empire in 330, to the 1400s when the empire fell. The Roman empire may have fallen in western Europe in the 5th century, but during the middle ages, it was flourishing in the east, ruled from Constantinople. This empire is now known as Byzantium. You'll love the golden treasures of the Byzantium exhibition – ornate ivories...

Filed under: London, royal academy of arts, silver chalice, golden treasures, constantinople, byzantium 330-1453, micro mosaics, silver metalwork, gold, middle ages, mosaics, antioch chalice, empire through art, ornate ivories, icons, 5th century

Illustration Cupboard 13th Winter Exhibition

Published 24 November 8 11:3 AM | charlotte

The Illustration Gallery 22 Bury St, London, SW1Y 6AL 19th November and 31 January Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm, Saturday 12pm to 5pm The Illustration Cupboard provides a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire original artwork by many best selling and internationally acclaimed artists, as well as the chance to purchase signed first edition books and limited edition prints. A major highlight of the show will be work for sale from world-renowned illustrator Jan Pienkowski from...

Filed under: London, jan pienkowski, 19th november to 31st january, the illustration gallery, limited edition prints, illustration cupboard 13th winter exhibition, acquire, babette cole, signed first edition books, angela barrett, emma chichester clark, the nutcracker, chirley hughes, nicola bayley, original artwork, world renowned illustrator, enthusiasts, internationally acclaimed artists, best selling, anthony browne, collectors, robert ingpen

Il Divo 2009 Tour

Published 12 November 8 12:42 PM | charlotte

Following the release of their captivating new album 'The Promise', Il Divo have announced details of their 2009 World Tour. The UK dates are as follows: 21 February Manchester MEN Arena 24 February Birmingham LG Arena 27 February London The O2 01 March Cardiff International Arena 04 March Nottingham Trent FM Arena 05 March Sheffield Arena 12 April Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 13 April Glasgow SECC Beginning at Manchester's MEN Arena on February 21st, the tour is set to be Il Divo's...

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Fred Foundation Comedy Evening

Published 11 November 8 9:50 AM | charlotte

Sunday 16th November, 8.30pm Jongleurs Battersea - 49 Lavender Gardens SW11 A night of comedy entertainment at Jongleurs Battersea, in aid of The Fred Foundation - a charity that helps children with autism to achieve their potential. Four headline acts - Bob Mills, Ricky Grover, Adam Bloom and John Moloney will be presenting an evening of comedy to to raise money for The Fred Foundation.

Filed under: London, sunday 16th november 2008, ricky grover, adam bloom, john moloney, headline acts, raceise money, autism, battersea, fred foundation, comedy evening, bob mills

Alexandra Palace Fireworks Display

Published 3 November 8 5:9 PM | charlotte

The Alexandra Palace fireworks display takes place on Saturday 8th November 2008 with the fireworks beginning at 7.30pm. Alexandra Palace will be home to what promises to be one of the most stunning fireworks displays in London this Bonfire Night. Visit the Alexandra Palace fireworks display this November for exciting fireworks and Bonfire Night festivities. Fun and fireworks at Alexandra Palace The Alexandra Palace fireworks display has established itself as one of the most popular in London, and...

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Remembrance

Published 30 October 8 11:48 AM | charlotte

On Saturday 8th November the Imperial War Museum London in conjunction with BBC Learning will be hosting a free family event to commemorate those who lost their lives in the First World War. Everyone is invited to come, share and remember. From 10am until 5pm the museum will be offering a range of family friendly activities to accompany the Museum’s unique First World War exhibits and displays. Visitors are invited to bring along stories, photos and documents of their relatives who served in the...

Filed under: London, displays, imperial war museum, bbc learning, war time, frontline, 8th november 2008, home front, remembering the great war, exhibits, nurse, british soldier, in memoriam, free family event, relatives, west indies regiment, documents, photos, remembrance, first wolrd war, stories, black soldier

Simply Barbra - Live at the Shaw Theatre

Published 23 October 8 10:50 AM | charlotte

Barbra for President - Live at the Shaw Theatre 28th - 30th October, 7.30pm Steven Brinberg is a premier Barbra Steisand impressionist, he has performed his show 'Simply Barbra' to international acclaim on stage and television. Steven Brinberg will be arriving in London to recite a special Simply Barbra Manifesto, in the build up to the presidential election. Classics including People , Close to you and Evergreen will be included, he will also reveal Barbra’s thoughts on her marriages, her...

Filed under: London, presidential election, ethel merman, movie choices, live at the shaw thatre, 28th - 30th oct 08, cher, divas, steven brinberg, impressionist, close to you, barbra streisand, manifesto, advice, cleo laine, white house, marriages, evergreen, new york city, people, simply barbra

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