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Classical Season
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre
Classical Season
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre
3 June 2013 - 28 June 2014
Exciting concert programmes from four Resident Orchestras, world-class musicians in all three year-long international concert series (Shell Classic International, International Chamber Music Season, International Piano Series), and more events announced in the year-long festival The Rest Is Noise.
The Rest is Noise Festival
Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre
The Rest is Noise Festival
Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre
19 January - 14 December 2013
In 2007 Alex Ross wrote the seminal book The Rest Is Noise – listening to the Twentieth Century. Throughout 2013 the Southbank Centre bring the book alive, with nearly 100 concerts, performances, films, talks and debates.
Real Food Markets
Riverside Walkway and Open Spaces
Real Food Markets
Riverside Walkway and Open Spaces
1 January - 31 December 2013
Enjoy delicious street food, sweet treats and fresh produce from the Real Food Market stalls every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Backstage Tours
National Theatre
Backstage Tours
National Theatre
1 July 2012 - 31 December 2013
Get exclusive access to unseen parts of the building at the National Theatre
Go backstage at Britain's largest theatre complex and discover the secrets behind bringing productions to the stage.
Live Music at Gillray's every Thursday
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Live Music at Gillray's every Thursday
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
25 April - 1 September 2013
Visit Gillray’s every Thursday to hear fantastic music from some great local performers, enjoy some great cocktails and delicious food.
Please make sure you arrive early as these evenings are proving very popular. Bookings are advised.
Werner Herzog
BFI Southbank
Werner Herzog
BFI Southbank
1 June - 23 July 2013
Throughout the half-century of his filmmaking career, Werner Herzog has remained admirably and unswervingly true to his own ideas, interests and obsessions. Indeed, even to use the word ‘career’ is perhaps misreading, since for Herzog making films appears to be as crucial to his sense of being alive as drawing breath.
Snorkelling with Sharks
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Snorkelling with Sharks
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
18 July 2012 - 31 December 2013
An exclusive experience at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium will bring guests face to fin with some of the most amazing creatures of the deep as they snorkel amongst an array of sharks in the attraction’s dramatic Pacific Reef display.
Orchids by Julia Adams
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
Orchids by Julia Adams
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
1 April - 1 September 2013
Coinciding with the arrival of spring, the OXO Tower Restaurant is hosting a colourful new exhibition entitled ‘Orchids’ by Julia Adams.
A Room for London
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre
A Room for London
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre
1 January 2012 - 31 December 2013
Riverboat installation on Queen Elizabeth Hall. A Room for London is a major new collaboration between Artangel and Living Architecture, in association with Southbank Centre. It is a one-bedroom architectural installation in the form of a riverboat.
Mission Drift
The Shed at the National Theatre
Mission Drift
The Shed at the National Theatre
5 - 28 June 2013
A pioneering journey in pursuit of the soul of American capitalism, told through atomic blasts, lizard ballet and original music fusing Vegas glitz with rock and gospel.
Behind the scenes tour
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Behind the scenes tour
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
1 August 2012 - 31 December 2013
Go behind the scenes at SEA LIFE London Aquarium
You can team up with expert aquarist guides to go deep behind the scenes and discover how the Aquarium cares for over 600 marine and fresh-water species.
Cocktail Masterclasses
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
Cocktail Masterclasses
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
1 January - 31 December 2013
Here is the chance to learn the art of mixology with a two hour session with one of our experts. They will talk you through some of the history behind mixed drinks, the cocktail culture and how these drinks have developed to the present day.
'A Visit With Miss Nightingale' Sessions for Schools
Florence Nightingale Museum
'A Visit With Miss Nightingale' Sessions for Schools
Florence Nightingale Museum
7 June 2013 - 7 June 2014
Come and hear Florence talk all about her experience working in The Crimea, how she improved conditions for soldiers and nurses, and what happened as a result of her work - take part in activities too!
A session for school groups studying Key Stage 1, Year 2, Unit 4.
Rita Hayworth Season
BFI Southbank
Rita Hayworth Season
BFI Southbank
1 - 30 June 2013
When she was good, she was very, very good, and when she was bad she was torrid. BFI introduce a season of the finest films of the 40s star known as ‘The Love Goddess’.
VIP Turtle Feeding Experience
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
VIP Turtle Feeding Experience
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
1 January - 31 December 2013
Come up close and personal with some of the most fascinating creatures of the ocean as you take the VIP Turtle Feed Experience. Feed Boris and Phoenix the Green sea turtles, Sea Life London’s friendliest and hungriest residents.
Workhouse - segregated lives
Florence Nightingale Museum
Workhouse - segregated lives
Florence Nightingale Museum
28 February - 5 July 2013
An exhibition about identity and status in 19th century workhouses.
Sunday Lunch at Brasserie Joel
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Sunday Lunch at Brasserie Joel
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
1 April - 1 September 2013
French Restaurant Brasserie Joel is open for Sunday Lunch 12.30pm - 3.30pm. Join with your family and friends for a 2-course meal for £19.95 or 3-course meal for only £24.95. Children under 12 years are served child-size portions and are half price.
Vinopolis Wine and Champagne Tasting
EDF Energy London Eye
Vinopolis Wine and Champagne Tasting
EDF Energy London Eye
1 September 2012 - 31 December 2013
Enjoy a truly decadent treat this Christmas by enjoying an hour long experience on the EDF Energy London Eye sampling five elegant Champagnes from Pommery OR five of the world’s finest wines as you soar high above one of the world’s greatest cities.
Live Music
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
Live Music
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
1 January - 31 December 2013
Enjoy live jazz every evening, and Saturday and Sunday lunchtime in the Bar & Brasserie.
Bento Boxes at Chino Latino
Park Plaza Riverbank
Bento Boxes at Chino Latino
Park Plaza Riverbank
1 April - 1 September 2013
Chino Latino's famous bento boxes are now available between 18.00 and 19.00. If you aren't too hungry or haven't got much time, this is an ideal choice, as it offers much more than a snack but less than a full three courses
Othello
National Theatre
Othello
National Theatre
16 April - 6 July 2013
Othello, newly married to Desdemona who is half his age, is appointed leader of a military operation to defend Cyprus from the Turks. Iago, his ensign, passed over for promotion in favour of young Cassio, persuades Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
Champagne Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
Champagne Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
1 January 2012 - 31 December 2013
Enjoy a glass of champagne served by your host while you relax and enjoy the sublime views of London.
Summer Not Afternoon Tea
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
Summer Not Afternoon Tea
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
23 May - 1 September 2013
The return of the fabulously indulgent Not Afternoon Tea offers four unique new plates for the summer to truly tease the tastebuds. As before, each dish comprises of a quartet of desserts, specially crafted by Head Pastry Chef Penny Wabbit and her team, which are paired perfectly with a bespoke cocktail created by the OXO Bar team.
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Mediatheque
BFI Southbank
Strange Interlude
National Theatre
Strange Interlude
National Theatre
4 June - 31 August 2013
Anne-Marie Duff (Saint Joan) returns to the National Theatre in this 20th century American epic which follows the story of Nina, and her family, in the aftermath of World War One.
Man of Steel
BFI IMAX
Guided Tour Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
Guided Tour Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
1 September 2012 - 31 December 2013
Take a London Eye Guided Tour Experience and learn more about the famous sights of the capital from an experienced guide while taking in the 360 degree panoramic views.
London Eye River Cruise
EDF Energy London Eye
London Eye River Cruise
EDF Energy London Eye
1 January 2012 - 31 December 2013
Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames with fascinating live commentary.
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Experience
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Experience
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
23 May - 1 September 2013
A very special edition of the Not Afternoon Tea, made especially with adults in mind!
Sunday Roast with Wine
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Sunday Roast with Wine
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
1 January - 31 December 2013
A fantastic Roast Beef Lunch for £17.57 with a free glass of Red or White Wine.
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Cocktail Night at Chino Latino
Park Plaza Riverbank
Cocktail Night at Chino Latino
Park Plaza Riverbank
1 April - 1 September 2013
Every Friday get your weekend off to a flying start with some 2 for 1 finely crafted cocktails between
17.00-19.00
Riverside Retail Units and Retail Spaces for Hire
Gabriel's Wharf
Riverside Retail Units and Retail Spaces for Hire
Gabriel's Wharf
15 November 2012 - 31 December 2016
There are over 50 retail units at Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, housing a variety of designer-makers, artists, cafes, restaurants, bars, and salons.
With a prime location on the South Bank Riverside Walkway these businesses form part of a vibrant community attracting thousands of visitors a year.
For information about studios available to rent at Oxo Tower Wharf, please click here.
Free Live Music
Park Plaza County Hall
Free Live Music
Park Plaza County Hall
1 January 2012 - 31 December 2013
Free Live Music every Thursday evening in Spectrum Bar
The 4D Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
The 4D Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
1 January 2012 - 31 December 2013
A ticket for the London Eye now comes with the 4D experience, a mesmerizing film with wind, bubbles, snow and more!
London Duck Tour Experience
London Duck Tours
London Duck Tour Experience
London Duck Tours
27 July 2012 - 31 December 2013
A unique way to see the sights of London with London Duck Tours
Jump aboard a piece of British history, and experience the thrill of driving from the road straight into the Thames.
Hotel Chocolat Tasting Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
Hotel Chocolat Tasting Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
29 October 2012 - 29 October 2013
Let the experts at world-renowned chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat, guide you through an exclusive tasting adventure during two rotations on the EDF Energy London Eye.
Pimm's Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
Pimm's Experience
EDF Energy London Eye
1 June - 31 August 2013
To make the most of the summer, enjoy a glass of Pimm's and Lemonade served by your host while you relax and enjoy the amazing views of London.
Children of the Sun
National Theatre
Children of the Sun
National Theatre
9 April - 14 July 2013
Maxim Gorky’s darkly comic play is set in Russia as the country rolls towards revolution. Award-winning director, Howard Davies, stages his latest take on a Russian classic, adapted by Andrew Upton.
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