Katesca‘s vibrant photograph really brings out the gorgeous colours of the fabric wrapped around the Baobab Tree sculpture next to The Hayward gallery on the Southbank. The work is called Under the Baobab and is part of the Festival of …
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7 Mar
2012
2012
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2012 in London
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women everywhere. Find out how you can mark this important date in London: March over Millennium Bridge: Join celebrities, activists, and Women for Women …
Read more...20 Feb
2012
2012
Imagine Children’s Festival at the Southbank Centre
School was out and fun was in, especially along London’s South Bank. The Southbank Centre has been playing host to the ever popular Imagine Children’s Festival, which returns this year with even more attractions than usual. The good news is …
Read more...25 Jan
2012
2012
In Pictures: Crazy Coffins at the Royal Festival Hall
Death isn’t all doom and gloom you know! Not with these colourful, unique and even humorous coffins currently on display at the Royal Festival Hall. Boxed: Fabulous Coffins from UK and Ghana is a free exhibition displaying bespoke coffins from the collection of Pa …
Read more...30 Dec
2011
2011
Our Best Bits: The VL Team’s London Highlights of 2011
Madelene Yeshin All my theatre highlights took place at The National, from Danny Boyle’s mind-blowing production of Frankenstein, to the hilarious One Man, Two Guvnors and finally to the beautiful, romantic and funny play by Daniel Kitson -It’s Alright Now, …
Read more...4 Dec
2011
2011
Win! Day 4: Two Nights in London and Theatre Tickets
Spend an enchanted evening on the South Bank with our exciting competition. Win tickets to spellbinding theatre show Murmurs, and stay nearby in luxury serviced apartments, SACO Waterloo. Murmurs at the Southbank Centre is a stunning blend of theatre, dance …
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...14 Sep
2011
2011
Ivory Coast in London: Tiken Jah Fakoly at London African Music Festival
The fantastic London African Music Festival kicks off on Friday with a performance by Tiken Jah Fakoly from the Ivory Coast. The biggest-selling African reggae artist of all time, Fakoly mixes infectious rhythms with hard-hitting lyrics about social and political …
Read more...5 Aug
2011
2011
Le Cirque Invisible at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Last night I went to a very strange place. I could have been in a music hall in 19th century Paris, but the little boy and his mum pointing and laughing in amazement in the row in front were …
Read more...22 Jul
2011
2011
Summer Holiday Activities for Kids in London
How will you entertain your kids in London over the school summer holidays? Luckily, London’s attractions are on hand to help with a host of fun activities… The Science Museum is inviting families to spend their summer in space. Pick …
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