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Othello at National Theatre
Adrian Lester stars in this Shakespeare favourite
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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
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.
Platforms
National Theatre
Platforms
National Theatre
1 September 2012 - 31 December 2013
An eclectic programme of pre-performance events celebrates all aspects of the arts, offering the chance to learn about the National's work and discover more about theatre in general. Platforms usually start at 6pm, lasting for 45 minutes - there are occasional afternoon events, usually starting at 3pm.
Seasons in the Sun: The Heyday of Nikkatsu Studios
BFI Southbank
Seasons in the Sun: The Heyday of Nikkatsu Studios
BFI Southbank
1 - 29 June 2013
The BFI revive some of epoch-defining classics from the now extinct Nikkatsu Studios.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday Tonic
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre
Friday Tonic
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre
2 November 2012 - 31 December 2013
Wind down at the end of the working week and experience some great music and performance at 1pm and 5.30pm for free, whatever the style.
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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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.
The London Dungeon Experience
The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon Experience
The London Dungeon
1 March - 31 December 2013
On your journey you'll pass through the Whitechapel Labyrinth of misty East London streets, plague-ravaged houses, the fearsome torture chamber... and see (and feel!) what could have been if Guy Fawkes had succeeded.
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The Amen Corner
National Theatre
The Amen Corner
National Theatre
11 June - 14 August 2013
Rufus Norris directs James Baldwin's classic about a community in revolt in 1960s harlem.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Man of Steel
BFI IMAX
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.
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.
'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.
'High Rise' by Peter Bobby
National Theatre
'High Rise' by Peter Bobby
National Theatre
3 - 30 June 2013
This stunning exhibition of photography and moving images examines how architectural giants interact with the city below. Admission is free.
The Lady with the Lamp
Florence Nightingale Museum
The Lady with the Lamp
Florence Nightingale Museum
1 January 2012 - 31 December 2013
Go on a journey through the life and times of Britain's most famous nurse. Explore the life and times of one of the most influential figures in nursing through interactive exhibits, art installations and a stethoscope audio tour.
D-Day Duck Tours
London Duck Tours
D-Day Duck Tours
London Duck Tours
1 June 2011 - 31 December 2013
A war tour with London Duck Tours.
In a lively, entertaining and informative tour suitable for the whole family, professional character tour guides will take you around London’s most important Second World War sights.
Free Live Music
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Free Live Music
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
25 July 2012 - 31 December 2013
Free live music at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Enjoy free live music every night at Primo Bar at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel from blues and jazz to funk, soul and salsa. FREE
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.
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.
Breakfast with a View
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Breakfast with a View
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
1 January - 31 December 2013
A fantastic breakfast for just £15.00.
Enjoy a full English breakfast, a continental selection and a choice of Gillray’s homemade lemonade or glass of Buck’s Fizz. Alternatively, choose from the Continental Breakfast priced at £12.50. Breakfast at Gillray’s is served daily from 6.30am – 10am.
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 Literature Festival 2013
Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre
London Literature Festival 2013
Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre
20 May - 8 September 2013
Enjoy two weeks of the best literature the capital has to offer. Prize readings for the 2013 International Man Booker Prize and Women's Prize for Fiction will be included amongst a whole host of other exciting literary events.
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.
My Workhouse Ancestor
Florence Nightingale Museum
My Workhouse Ancestor
Florence Nightingale Museum
20 June 2013
The talk will focus on individual circumstances and wider events which forced people into the workhouse.
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.
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.
Sweet Bird of Youth
The Old Vic
Sweet Bird of Youth
The Old Vic
1 June - 31 August 2013
Marianne Elliott directs Kim Cattrall as fading a Hollywood legend ravaged by the bitterness of failure and despair, in Tennessee Williams’s powerful and poetic, Sweet Bird of Youth.
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