London RIB Voyages have teamed up with Children in Need and children’s charity Brainwave to give deserving families a complimentary trip on the Thames. If you’re around the London RIB Voyages launch site from 22 October, look out for Pudsey Bear …
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26 Sep
2011
2011
The Elixir of Love at London Coliseum
I absolutely loved this production of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love at the ENO. Legendary director Jonathan Miller rarely disappoints and here he exceeds all expectations, reviving his popular production of this comic classic. Set in the 1950′s, inspired …
Read more...26 Sep
2011
2011
Pepys Show Installation in Trafalgar Square
Visitors to Trafalgar Square this morning were intrigued by a pop-up Pepys Show installation. Peeping through holes in the wall, passers-by were treated to a host of fun, 3D images of London events including Chinese New Year, Shakespeare’s Globe plays and …
Read more...24 Sep
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Canary Wharf
This photo of Canary Wharf is one of a group of stunning London shots added to the Visit London Flickr group by Andrew 73. If you’ve taken lovely London photos this week, add them to our flickr group and we …
Read more...23 Sep
2011
2011
Celebrating Edward Thomas at the Southbank Centre
Already two weeks into their autumn series of literature and spoken word events, last night the Southbank Centre presented “Celebrating Edward Thomas”, an evening exploring the work of the revered First World War poet, hosted by Matthew Hollis. Thomas could …
Read more...23 Sep
2011
2011
London Video of the Week: “London, London” by Cibelle Featuring Devendra Banhart
Here’s a nice, whimsical London video for a Friday afternoon. I particularly like the fact that none of the Londoners in the video seem to bat an eyelid at the gorgeous couple prancing around in Mary Poppins-like Victoriana singing in …
Read more...22 Sep
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: Tricycle Theatre, Pippin, Warren Clarke and Craig Warnock
Firstly, news from the Tricycle Theatre this week. Artistic Director Nicolas Kent is ending his 28-year run in charge the theatre in 2012. In his final season, the Tricycle are staging a number of politically charged pieces, looking at the …
Read more...21 Sep
2011
2011
A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson at the Arts Theatre London
I already knew a bit about Dr (Dictionary) Johnson, but I had no idea of the cult following his work engenders. When I went along to the Arts Theatre last week I was amazed by the enthusiasm of the audience, …
Read more...20 Sep
2011
2011
Lucian Freud Portraits to open at London’s National Portrait Gallery in 2012
London’s National Portrait Gallery will host a major Lucian Freud exhibition next year to coincide with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The gallery’s director Sandy Nairne wanted to “invite one of our very, very best artists to make a very …
Read more...19 Sep
2011
2011
Open House London 2011: Former Commonwealth Institute
Last weekend’s Open House London was a rare chance to get inside some of the city’s architectural highlights, many of which are usually closed to the public. This year, the two day event showcased more than 700 buildings across the …
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