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		<title>Our Best Bits: The VL Team&#8217;s Highlights of 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a year it&#8217;s been! Here we share our highlights of 2010 in London: Zoe: Two West End shows that really stood out for me this year were Jerusalem and All My Sons, both at the Apollo Theatre. There were ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What a year it&#8217;s been! Here we share our highlights of 2010 in London:</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/zgriffiths/">Zoe</a>:</strong><br />
<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-18326" title="Sheridan Smith as Elle. Photo by Uli Weber" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/legally_blonde22.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="235" />Two West End shows that really stood out for me this year were <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/02/your-views-jerusalem-at-the-apollo-theatre/">Jerusalem</a> and <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/06/all-my-sons-at-londons-apollo-theatre/">All My Sons</a>, both at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/248665">Apollo Theatre</a>. There were moments of pure theatrical magic in both that&#8217;ll stay with me for a long time. I feel privileged to have seen such talented actors as <strong>Mark Rylance</strong>, <strong>Zoe Wanamaker</strong> and <strong>David Suchet</strong> live on the London stage. I feel similarly lucky to have seen <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/tag/henry-iv-part-1/">both Henry IVs</a> at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/279599">Globe</a>, back-to-back. Yes, I had a sore bum, but for me, it was another unmissable production. For musicals, <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/01/your-views-legally-blonde-at-the-savoy-theatre/">Legally Blonde</a> was the best of 2010. But the highlight of my year was the day I went on stage in the West End as an <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/02/playing-a-supernumerary-in-an-inspector-calls-at-wyndhams-theatre/">extra in An Inspector Calls</a>. I certainly won’t forget that in a long time!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/agarvey/">Aly</a>:<br />
</strong>The fabulous <strong>Grace Kelly</strong> exhibition at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/209165">V&amp;A </a>was a real treat and a definite highlight for me in 2010 as it celebrated the life and style of an actress, princess and icon through her film costumes and royal outfits.  I also enjoyed the gorgeous <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/06/sex-and-the-city-afternoon-tea-in-london/">Sex &amp; The City Afternoon Tea</a> at the <a href="http://www.london.churchill.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null">Hyatt Regency London &#8211; The Churchill</a> as the stiletto shaped chocolates and flirtinis were delicious and so cute.  Finally, learning yoga at <a href="http://www.triyoga.co.uk/">triyoga</a> in Soho has been a wonderful challenge and extremely rewarding this year.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/hcollingbourne/">Hannah</a>:<br />
</strong><img class="size-full wp-image-18334 alignright" title="The 7 Fingers. Julien German wheel. Image www.varial.com" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/psy_blog.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Circus-themed events have been big this year. I think my favourite was <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/05/french-circus-comes-to-town-psy-by-the-7-fingers/">Psy</a> by The 7 Fingers at <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/285026">Peacock Theatre</a>. It combined amazing acrobatics with energetic music and choreography to create a modern, exciting feel. It made me want to run away and join the circus!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/milly/">Milly</a>:</strong><br />
London seems to get more exciting and adventurous every year. I will remember the wonderfully diverse musical experiences I was lucky enough to have: <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/06/carmen-at-the-royal-opera-house/">Carmen at The Royal Opera House</a>, remembering <strong>Michael Jackson</strong> at <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/7070802">Thriller Live</a> and the talented <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/07/jetson-at-the-100-club/">Jetson at The 100 Club</a> &#8211; an epic music venue that sadly may be closing. I look forward to what 2011 has to offer!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/jowen/">Jenny</a>:<br />
</strong>I had fabulous fancy dress nights out at <a href="http://www.whitemischief.info/">White Mischief</a>, <a href="http://www.thechapolympiad.com/">The Chap Olympiad</a> and <a href="http://www.ssatlantica.com/">SS Atlantica</a>.  I was also a big fan of the colourful <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/?s=elephant+parade">Elephant Parade</a> over the summer. My most recent highlight was <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/8810698">ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace</a> &#8211; magical!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/lkemp/">Lettice</a>:<br />
</strong><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-18342" title="Anne West Wedding detail" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/quilt.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="150" />2010 has been an excellent year for stylish textile exhibitions. The <a href="http://www.ftmlondon.org/exhibitions/past/detail/?ID=59">Very Sanderson</a> and the <a href="http://www.ftmlondon.org/exhibitions/detail/?ID=60">Horrockses Fashions </a>exhibitions at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/175991">Fashion and Textile Museum</a> were both highlights. The winner was, of course, the magnificent <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/textiles/quilts-1700-2010/">Quilts 1700 &#8211; 2010</a> exhibition at the <strong>V&amp;A</strong> which contained so many tiny scraps of fabric, all crafted into beautiful quilts. I spotted top quilter and textile designer <a href="http://www.kaffefassett.com/Home.html">Kaffe Fasset</a> looking round the exhibition during my visit, which added to the fun!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/madelene-yeshin/">Madelene</a>:<br />
</strong>Being lucky enough to watch the <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/07/world-cup-semi-final-at-london%e2%80%99s-bt-tower/">World Cup from the top of BT Tower</a>, although I have to say although it was good game the views were more inspiring.  Watching a dance performance as part of <a href="http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Electric-Hotel">Electric Hotel</a> in the middle of Kings Cross and touring top London restaurants as part of the <strong>Gourmet Odyssey</strong> at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/londonrestaurantfestival/index">London Restaurant Festival</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/cdoble/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-18403" title="Rollerskate waitresses at the Volvo Starlite Urban Drive-In Cinema" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/volvo3_200.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="207" /></a><strong><a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/author/cdoble/">Claire</a>:</strong><br />
I thoroughly enjoyed <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/09/design-for-living-at-the-old-vic/">Design for Living at the Old Vic</a> &#8211; it was my first time at the theatre <em>and </em>seeing a Noel Coward play and I will seek out both again. My favourite gig was <strong>Alice Cooper</strong> at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/59138">Roundhouse</a> &#8211; what a showman! I saw the <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/05/the-39-steps-vintage-night-at-the-criterion-theatre/">The 39 Steps</a> twice, which speaks for itself, and I attended three different <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/07/moonlight-movies-londons-outdoor-cinemas/">outdoor cinemas in London</a> &#8211; I&#8217;m hoping this trend continues in 2011. Finally, my favourite history lesson and a bit of a hidden gem is the <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/08/brunel-museum-and-thames-tunnel-tour/">Brunel Museum &amp; Thames Tunnel Tour</a> in Rotherhithe.</p>
<blockquote><p>What are your 2010 highlights?</p></blockquote>
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