![[Image] Memory Remains: Francesc Torres](/images/event/911.jpg)
26 Aug 11 - 26 Feb 12
IWM London
A photography exhibition marking the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 at Imperial War Museum London.
Photos from Hangar 17 at JFK Airport which became a storehouse of memories when it was filled with the material cleared from the World Trade Center site following the September 11 attacks on New York City. FREE
Photos from Hangar 17 at JFK Airport which became a storehouse of memories when it was filled with the material cleared from the World Trade Center site following the September 11 attacks on New York City. FREE
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![[Icon] Add to my plan](/images/theme/plus_2.png)
![[Image] Opera](/images/event/opera.jpg)
![[Image] Shaped by War: Photographs by Don McCullin](/images/event/DonMcCul.jpg)
7 Oct 11 - 15 Apr 12
IWM London
Discover the work of this acclaimed photographer at Imperial War Museum London
A unique opportunity to understand how Don McCullin’s life and work has been shaped by war and how his work has shaped awareness of modern conflict.
A unique opportunity to understand how Don McCullin’s life and work has been shaped by war and how his work has shaped awareness of modern conflict.
![[Image] Juno and the Paycock](/images/event/Juno.jpg)
11 Nov 11 - 26 Feb 12
National Theatre
A great twentieth century play at National Theatre
One of the great plays of the twentieth century, Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock offers a devastating portrait of wasted potential in a Dublin torn apart by the chaos of the Irish Civil War, 1922.
020 7452 3000
One of the great plays of the twentieth century, Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock offers a devastating portrait of wasted potential in a Dublin torn apart by the chaos of the Irish Civil War, 1922.
020 7452 3000
![[Image] The Comedy of Errors](/images/event/TheComed.jpg)
22 Nov 11 - 1 Apr 12
National Theatre
Lenny Henry stars in this new Shakespeare staging at National Theatre
Shakespeare’s furiously paced comedy will be staged in a contemporary world into which walk three prohibited foreigners who see everything for the first time.
020 7452 3000
Shakespeare’s furiously paced comedy will be staged in a contemporary world into which walk three prohibited foreigners who see everything for the first time.
020 7452 3000
![[Image] IWM Film Festival](/images/event/IWMfilmf.jpg)
2 Dec 11 - 24 Feb 12
IWM London
Some of the most imaginative and thought-provoking short-films at IWM London
The 11th annual IWM Film Festival showcases some of the most imaginative and thought-provoking short-films being made by young and aspiring filmmakers.
020 7416 5439
The 11th annual IWM Film Festival showcases some of the most imaginative and thought-provoking short-films being made by young and aspiring filmmakers.
020 7416 5439
![[Image] Noises Off](/images/event/noisesof.jpg)
3 Dec 11 - 10 Mar 12
The Old Vic
backstage comedy at The Old Vic
Lindsay Posner directs a new production of Michael Frayn's irresistible, multi-award-winning backstage comedy.
0844 871 7628
Lindsay Posner directs a new production of Michael Frayn's irresistible, multi-award-winning backstage comedy.
0844 871 7628
![[Image] Dickens on Screen](/images/event/dickens.jpg)
1 Jan - 31 Mar 12
BFI Southbank
Celebration of Charles Dickens at BFI Southbank
Dickens 2012 provides a unique opportunity to explore the life and work of the most-adapted novelist in film and television.
020 7928 3232
Dickens 2012 provides a unique opportunity to explore the life and work of the most-adapted novelist in film and television.
020 7928 3232
![[Image] London Eye River Cruise](/images/event/rivercru.jpg)
1 Jan - 31 Dec 12
EDF Energy London Eye
See London from a different perspective
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.
0871 781 3000
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.
0871 781 3000
![[Image] Not Afternoon Tea](/images/event/NATJan20.jpg)
9 Jan - 31 Oct 12
OXO Tower Restaurant
Afternoon Tea with a twist
OXO Tower’s pastry chef and Bar Team create tasting dessert plates consisting of four mini desserts, each paired with matching cocktails.
020 7803 3888
OXO Tower’s pastry chef and Bar Team create tasting dessert plates consisting of four mini desserts, each paired with matching cocktails.
020 7803 3888
![[Image] The Sea Plays](/images/event/theseapl.jpg)
23 Jan - 18 Feb 12
The Old Vic Tunnels
Eugene O’Neill’s The Sea Plays at The Old Vic Tunnels
A rare opportunity to see these powerful and poignant early works by America’s greatest playwright.
0844 871 7628
A rare opportunity to see these powerful and poignant early works by America’s greatest playwright.
0844 871 7628
![[Image] She Stoops to Conquer](/images/event/SheStoop.jpg)
24 Jan - 28 Mar 12
National Theatre
A celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family at National Theatre
One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Goldsmith's play offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.
020 7452 3000
One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Goldsmith's play offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.
020 7452 3000
![[Image] Ori Gersht: This Storm Is What We Call Progress](/images/event/origersh.jpg)
25 Jan - 29 Apr 12
IWM London
Gersht's first solo exhibition in the UK
A significant new exhibition of work by the Israeli-born, London-based artist Ori Gersht. The exhibition is Gersht’s first major solo museum show in the UK. FREE
020 7416 5439
A significant new exhibition of work by the Israeli-born, London-based artist Ori Gersht. The exhibition is Gersht’s first major solo museum show in the UK. FREE
020 7416 5439
![[Image] The Changeling](/images/event/thechang.jpg)
26 Jan - 25 Feb 12
Young Vic
A darkly comic tale of sex, love and panic at Young Vic
Joe Hill-Gibbins directs this gripping and darkly comic tale of how love and sex drive us mad, one of the most powerful tragedies ever written.
020 7922 2922
Joe Hill-Gibbins directs this gripping and darkly comic tale of how love and sex drive us mad, one of the most powerful tragedies ever written.
020 7922 2922
![[Image] Born to be Wild 3D](/images/event/132731956411.jpg)
28 Jan - 24 Feb 12
BFI IMAX
Explore animals at BFI IMAX
An inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals
020 7199 6000
An inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals
020 7199 6000
![[Image] Without Warning](/images/event/withoutw.jpg)
31 Jan - 11 Feb 12
The Old Vic Tunnels
Without Warning at The Old Vic Tunnels
Working from images in Keenan’s compelling account of his four and a half years in captivity, four dancers and four musicians enter the anguished territory of being relegated to ‘meat’, and explore how the mind and spirit still finds ways to claw back reality, half-reality and meaning.
0844 871 7628
Working from images in Keenan’s compelling account of his four and a half years in captivity, four dancers and four musicians enter the anguished territory of being relegated to ‘meat’, and explore how the mind and spirit still finds ways to claw back reality, half-reality and meaning.
0844 871 7628
![[Image] Raj Kapoor](/images/event/RajKapoo.jpg)
1 - 29 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
A tribute to Raj Kapoor at BFI Southbank
BFI Southbank pays tribute to the mogul that forged the way for Bollywood
020 7928 3232
BFI Southbank pays tribute to the mogul that forged the way for Bollywood
020 7928 3232
![[Image] David Lynch: A Reputation Precedes...](/images/event/DavidLyn.jpg)
1 - 29 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
Film pioneer at BFI Southbank
A full retrospective of one of the pioneers within contemporary American cinema.
020 7928 3232
A full retrospective of one of the pioneers within contemporary American cinema.
020 7928 3232
![[Image] BFI Future Film Festival](/images/event/BFIFutur.jpg)
1 - 29 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
Future Film Festival at BFI Southbank
BFI Southbank showcase some of the best short films produced by talented young filmmakers, provide access to industry talent and expertise, and screen great feature films for all you film fans and filmmakers out there.
020 7928 3232
BFI Southbank showcase some of the best short films produced by talented young filmmakers, provide access to industry talent and expertise, and screen great feature films for all you film fans and filmmakers out there.
020 7928 3232
![[Image] David Shrigley: Brain Activity](/images/event/DavidShr.jpg)
1 Feb - 13 May 12
Hayward Gallery
British artist David Shrigley at Hayward Gallery
British artist David Shrigley is best known for his humorous drawings that make witty and wry observations on everyday life.
020 7960 4200
British artist David Shrigley is best known for his humorous drawings that make witty and wry observations on everyday life.
020 7960 4200
![[Image] Richard Alston Dance Company & National Dance Company Wales](/images/event/RichardA.jpg)
4 Feb 12
Queen Elizabeth Hall
The biennial showcase for British dance at Southbank Centre
Movement and music are fused into a unique and profound synthesis in the work by Richard Alston Dance Company.
0844 875 0073
Movement and music are fused into a unique and profound synthesis in the work by Richard Alston Dance Company.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Confucius](/images/event/confuciu.jpg)
4 - 8 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
Confucius at BFI Southbank
Set at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, when civil war and social upheaval were violently bringing an end to the feudal system of the Zhou Dynasty, Hu Mei's biopic dramatises the life and belief of the legendary Chinese sage and shows the often difficult conversion of idea into action.
020 7928 3232
Set at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, when civil war and social upheaval were violently bringing an end to the feudal system of the Zhou Dynasty, Hu Mei's biopic dramatises the life and belief of the legendary Chinese sage and shows the often difficult conversion of idea into action.
020 7928 3232
![[Image] A Celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee](/images/event/Diamonds.jpg)
5 Feb 12
Royal Festival Hall
Jennie Bond hosts Happy and Glorious at Southbank Centre
To celebrate the year of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, royal correspondent and broadcaster Jennie Bond hosts Happy and Glorious, a performance of much-loved pieces and songs that unite a nation
0844 875 0073
To celebrate the year of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, royal correspondent and broadcaster Jennie Bond hosts Happy and Glorious, a performance of much-loved pieces and songs that unite a nation
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Seniors' Free Matinee: Woman Basketball Player No. 5](/images/event/SeniorsF.jpg)
6 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
The first sports movie in colour at BFI Southbank
The tragic past of a stoic and weathered coach inspires Shanghai’s female basketball team on towards greater heights.
020 7928 3232
The tragic past of a stoic and weathered coach inspires Shanghai’s female basketball team on towards greater heights.
020 7928 3232
![[Image] Travelling Light](/images/event/tlhTheLo.jpg)
6 Feb - 2 Jun 12
National Theatre
Funny and fascinating tribute to Eastern European immigrants
Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age
020 7452 3000
Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age
020 7452 3000
![[Image] Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D](/images/event/StarWars.jpg)
9 - 23 Feb 12
BFI IMAX
Experience it for the first time in 3D at BFI IMAX
Whether you're an old fan or new, there's no denying that seeing Star Wars on the big screen is an event not to be missed - especially when it's the first Star Wars movie to ever be presented in spectacular 3D.
020 7199 6000
Whether you're an old fan or new, there's no denying that seeing Star Wars on the big screen is an event not to be missed - especially when it's the first Star Wars movie to ever be presented in spectacular 3D.
020 7199 6000
![[Image] Imagine Children's Festival](/images/event/132431010246.jpg)
10 - 26 Feb 12
Royal Festival Hall
festival of literature, music, comedy and performance at Southbank Centre
A festival of literature, music, comedy and performance for the young. Children run the festival as part of Kids Takeover and will feature in performances.
0844 875 0073
A festival of literature, music, comedy and performance for the young. Children run the festival as part of Kids Takeover and will feature in performances.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Get loved-up at Park Plaza Hotels this Valentine's Day](/images/event/132791720066.jpg)
10 - 19 Feb 12
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Indulge in a Be Mine, Valentine package from Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza Hotels are getting in the mood for love this February, offering a 'Be Mine, Valentine' package for guests staying at any of the five centrally-located properties
Park Plaza Hotels are getting in the mood for love this February, offering a 'Be Mine, Valentine' package for guests staying at any of the five centrally-located properties
![[Image] Valentine's Champagne Experience](/images/event/132586120237.jpg)
11 - 14 Feb 12
EDF Energy London Eye
Romance your loved one at the London Eye
Romance your loved one this Valentine's with a 30-minute experience and enjoy the sublime views of London from the London Eye with a glass of chilled Pommery Brut Royal Champagne served by your host.
0871 781 3000
Romance your loved one this Valentine's with a 30-minute experience and enjoy the sublime views of London from the London Eye with a glass of chilled Pommery Brut Royal Champagne served by your host.
0871 781 3000
![[Image] The Incredible Book Eating Boy](/images/event/Incredib.jpg)
11 - 19 Feb 12
Royal Festival Hall
The story of a boy with a voracious appetite for books at Southbank Centre
This exciting adaptation by Bootworks Theatre of Oliver Jeffers' award-winning children's book follows the story of a boy with a voracious appetite for books - in fact, he eats them!
0844 875 0073
This exciting adaptation by Bootworks Theatre of Oliver Jeffers' award-winning children's book follows the story of a boy with a voracious appetite for books - in fact, he eats them!
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Valentine's Day Film - It Happened One Night](/images/event/BFIfilms.jpg)
14 Feb 12
National Theatre
Free night out with your loved one
Frank Kapra’s screwball romance, It Happened One Night, will be projected onto the National Theatre Flytower for a free outdoor screening on Tuesday 14 February at 6.30pm. Bring warm blankets and something comfy to sit on with your loved one!
020 7452 3000
Frank Kapra’s screwball romance, It Happened One Night, will be projected onto the National Theatre Flytower for a free outdoor screening on Tuesday 14 February at 6.30pm. Bring warm blankets and something comfy to sit on with your loved one!
020 7452 3000
![[Image] Valentine's Champagne Dinner Cruise](/images/event/132586084948.jpg)
14 Feb 12
EDF Energy London Eye
Impress your loved one at the London Eye
Impress your loved one this Valentine’s day with a romantic meal whilst taking in the finest views of London from the river on board the London Eye Barracuda, our beautiful vintage Thames cruiser
0871 222 4002
Impress your loved one this Valentine’s day with a romantic meal whilst taking in the finest views of London from the river on board the London Eye Barracuda, our beautiful vintage Thames cruiser
0871 222 4002
![[Image] Valentine's Champagne and Canapés Experience](/images/event/132586141611.jpg)
14 Feb 12
EDF Energy London Eye
Spoil your loved one at the London Eye
Spoil your loved one this Valentine's Day with a Champagne and Canapés Experience
0871 781 3000
Spoil your loved one this Valentine's Day with a Champagne and Canapés Experience
0871 781 3000
![[Image] Island](/images/event/Islandne.jpg)
15 - 25 Feb 12
National Theatre
A play for young audiences at National Theatre
In the middle of the Arctic Ocean lies an island where it is always day. The ice groans and cracks, the ground shifts under your feet, and skies flash with ice storms that freeze flesh in thirty seconds flat. Little wonder Cameron is reluctant to spend a week of his school holidays there.
0844 875 0073
In the middle of the Arctic Ocean lies an island where it is always day. The ice groans and cracks, the ground shifts under your feet, and skies flash with ice storms that freeze flesh in thirty seconds flat. Little wonder Cameron is reluctant to spend a week of his school holidays there.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Bingo](/images/event/bingo.jpg)
16 Feb - 31 Mar 12
Young Vic
Patrick Stewart as William Shakespeare at Young Vic
The glory years of London behind him, William Shakespeare finds himself in an overwhelming moral dilemma. Like his greatest creation King Lear, he has to decide: what shall he do with his money and his power?
020 7922 2922
The glory years of London behind him, William Shakespeare finds himself in an overwhelming moral dilemma. Like his greatest creation King Lear, he has to decide: what shall he do with his money and his power?
020 7922 2922
![[Image] A Simple Life](/images/event/Asimplel.jpg)
17 - 22 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
The challenge of growing old at BFI Southbank
Critically acclaimed Hong Kong 'New Wave' director Ann Hui tackles the challenge of growing old in a moving and contemplative film.
020 7928 3232
Critically acclaimed Hong Kong 'New Wave' director Ann Hui tackles the challenge of growing old in a moving and contemplative film.
020 7928 3232
![[Image] Lord of the Rings All-Nighter](/images/event/132732102527.jpg)
18 Feb 12
BFI IMAX
Spend the entire night in Middle-earth at BFI IMAX
Spend the entire night in Middle-earth and watch the complete epic trilogy back-to-back, in one all-night movie marathon
020 7199 6000
Spend the entire night in Middle-earth and watch the complete epic trilogy back-to-back, in one all-night movie marathon
020 7199 6000
![[Image] Jeremy Deller: Joy in People](/images/event/JeremyDe.jpg)
22 Feb - 13 May 12
Hayward Gallery
Influential artist at Hayward Gallery
A hugely influential artist for much of the past two decades, Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller has helped to rewrite the rules of contemporary art in many respects.
020 7960 4200
A hugely influential artist for much of the past two decades, Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller has helped to rewrite the rules of contemporary art in many respects.
020 7960 4200
![[Image] 4482 [SASAPARI]](/images/event/Untitled.jpg)
22 - 26 Feb 12
Bargehouse
An annual showcase for Korean contemporary artists based in London
The 5th 4482 [SASAPARI] is created under the title ‘Map the Korea’ and incorporates the diverse voices of Korean contemporary visual artists in a British setting. FREE
020 7021 1650
The 5th 4482 [SASAPARI] is created under the title ‘Map the Korea’ and incorporates the diverse voices of Korean contemporary visual artists in a British setting. FREE
020 7021 1650
![[Image] The 26th London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Preview](/images/event/The26thL.jpg)
23 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
Highlights of the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival at BFI Southbank
Discover the highlights of the forthcoming 26th London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. FREE
020 7928 3232
Discover the highlights of the forthcoming 26th London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. FREE
020 7928 3232
![[Image] London Children's Book Swap](/images/event/Children.jpg)
25 Feb 12
Royal Festival Hall
Get new stories to share at Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre are teaming up with Discover Children's Story Centre, V&A Museum of Childhood, Polka Theatre and arts and literature organisations across London, to celebrate reading and make this a giant book swap. FREE
0844 875 0073
Southbank Centre are teaming up with Discover Children's Story Centre, V&A Museum of Childhood, Polka Theatre and arts and literature organisations across London, to celebrate reading and make this a giant book swap. FREE
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Unseen China](/images/event/chinesef.jpg)
25 Feb 12
BFI Southbank
Rarely seen films at BFI Southbank
Independent documentary is arguably the most powerful means for Chinese filmmakers to capture and articulate the dramatic and profound changes sweeping the vast nation.
020 7928 3232
Independent documentary is arguably the most powerful means for Chinese filmmakers to capture and articulate the dramatic and profound changes sweeping the vast nation.
020 7928 3232
![[Image] Elektro Kif](/images/event/ElektroK.jpg)
2 - 3 Mar 12
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Contemporary dance and music at Southbank Centre
Elektro Kif takes the urban streetdance-style electro - a mix of break dancing, disco, vogue, popping and locking - and mixes it up with theatre, contemporary dance and music.
0844 875 0073
Elektro Kif takes the urban streetdance-style electro - a mix of break dancing, disco, vogue, popping and locking - and mixes it up with theatre, contemporary dance and music.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Going Dark](/images/event/GoingDar.jpg)
6 - 24 Mar 12
Young Vic
Creators of acclaimed hit Kursk return with a heavenly new show at Young Vic
As a narrator in a planetarium, it’s Max’s job to ask the cosmic questions. But when his life is turned upside down, Max discovers that understanding the universe requires a different kind of vision...
020 7922 2922
As a narrator in a planetarium, it’s Max’s job to ask the cosmic questions. But when his life is turned upside down, Max discovers that understanding the universe requires a different kind of vision...
020 7922 2922
![[Image] Moon on a Rainbow Shawl](/images/event/MoononaR.jpg)
7 - 27 Mar 12
National Theatre
Errol John’s Moon on a Rainbow Shawl at National Theatre
For the teeming populace of Old Mack’s cacophonous yard in Port of Spain, Trinidad, it’s a cheek by jowl existence lived out on a sweltering public stage.
020 7452 3000
For the teeming populace of Old Mack’s cacophonous yard in Port of Spain, Trinidad, it’s a cheek by jowl existence lived out on a sweltering public stage.
020 7452 3000
![[Image] WOW - Women of the World Festival](/images/event/wow.jpg)
9 - 11 Mar 12
Royal Festival Hall
Women of the World at Southbank Centre
This groundbreaking annual festival presents, celebrates and recognises women from all walks of life, acting as a conversation space for issues of all kinds.
0844 875 0073
This groundbreaking annual festival presents, celebrates and recognises women from all walks of life, acting as a conversation space for issues of all kinds.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Can We Talk About This?](/images/event/canwetal.jpg)
9 - 28 Mar 12
National Theatre
A work conceived and directed by Lloyd Newson at National Theatre
Can We Talk About This? is based on real voices and interviews, with leading figures from across the religious, political, cultural and social spectrum, including MPs, high profile authors and journalists.
020 7452 3000
Can We Talk About This? is based on real voices and interviews, with leading figures from across the religious, political, cultural and social spectrum, including MPs, high profile authors and journalists.
020 7452 3000
![[Image] Birds Eye View Sound & Silents: Mary Pickford Revived](/images/event/MaryPick.jpg)
9 Mar 12
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Celebrating Mary Pickford at Southbank Centre
Birds Eye View, the UK's leading celebration of women filmmakers, returns with another programme of specially-commissioned live music to silent film
0844 875 0073
Birds Eye View, the UK's leading celebration of women filmmakers, returns with another programme of specially-commissioned live music to silent film
0844 875 0073
![[Image] After Miss Julie](/images/event/AfterMis.jpg)
15 Mar - 7 Apr 12
Young Vic
Strindberg’s cruelest love story re-imagined by Marber at Young Vic
Miss Julie descends into the servants’ kitchen of her father’s country mansion in search of the chauffeur John. Over one long midsummer’s night, Miss Julie’s world is turned head over heels.
020 7922 2922
Miss Julie descends into the servants’ kitchen of her father’s country mansion in search of the chauffeur John. Over one long midsummer’s night, Miss Julie’s world is turned head over heels.
020 7922 2922
![[Image] The Duchess of Malfi](/images/event/DoMFINAL.jpg)
17 Mar - 9 Jun 12
The Old Vic
Eve Best returns to The Old Vic
Eve Best returns to The Old Vic in John Webster's great Jacobean tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Jamie Lloyd.
0844 871 7628
Eve Best returns to The Old Vic in John Webster's great Jacobean tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Jamie Lloyd.
0844 871 7628
![[Image] Celebrating Enitharmon Press](/images/event/132671567410.jpg)
21 Mar 12
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Celebrating Enitharmon Press at Southbank Centre
Enitharmon Press has forged a singular mission as an independent publisher. Simon Armitage, Helen Dunmore, Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley read in celebration of a publisher that has printed their work.
0844 875 0073
Enitharmon Press has forged a singular mission as an independent publisher. Simon Armitage, Helen Dunmore, Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley read in celebration of a publisher that has printed their work.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Shifting Perspectives](/images/event/132690579698.jpg)
21 Mar - 1 Apr 12
gallery@oxo
A unique photographic exhibition
A unique photographic exhibition created to challenge commonly-held misconceptions about people with Down’s syndrome by presenting modern, contemporary images. FREE
020 7021 1650
A unique photographic exhibition created to challenge commonly-held misconceptions about people with Down’s syndrome by presenting modern, contemporary images. FREE
020 7021 1650
![[Image] Bach Weekend 2012](/images/event/Bachweek.jpg)
23 - 25 Mar 12
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Bach Weekend returns to Southbank Centre
Martin Feinstein's hugely successful Bach Weekend returns to Southbank Centre with an exploration of the virtuosity in Bach's masterpieces
0844 875 0073
Martin Feinstein's hugely successful Bach Weekend returns to Southbank Centre with an exploration of the virtuosity in Bach's masterpieces
0844 875 0073
![[Image] All That Glisters](/images/event/allthatg.jpg)
4 - 14 Apr 12
gallery@oxo
Calligraphy art exhibition
Those whose idea of calligraphy is constrained to biblical texts in black letters on white paper will have their eyes opened by the contemporary artworks here which delight and challenge. FREE
020 7021 1650
Those whose idea of calligraphy is constrained to biblical texts in black letters on white paper will have their eyes opened by the contemporary artworks here which delight and challenge. FREE
020 7021 1650
![[Image] Black T-Shirt Collection](/images/event/BlackTsh.jpg)
12 - 24 Apr 12
National Theatre
Two foster brothers building a t-shirt brand
Following his acclaimed performance of The 14th Tale in 2010, Inua Ellams returns to the National Theatre with a new story about two foster brothers building a global t-shirt brand.
020 7452 3000
Following his acclaimed performance of The 14th Tale in 2010, Inua Ellams returns to the National Theatre with a new story about two foster brothers building a global t-shirt brand.
020 7452 3000
![[Image] Wild Swans](/images/event/WildSwan.jpg)
13 Apr - 13 May 12
Young Vic
The worldwide best-seller on stage at Young Vic
Through the eyes of one fiercely courageous family, Wild Swans takes us on a journey from the early days of Communist hope and struggle, through the chaos and confusion of Mao's Cultural Revolution to the birth of a superpower.
020 7922 2922
Through the eyes of one fiercely courageous family, Wild Swans takes us on a journey from the early days of Communist hope and struggle, through the chaos and confusion of Mao's Cultural Revolution to the birth of a superpower.
020 7922 2922
![[Image] Misterman](/images/event/58098229.jpg)
14 Apr - 28 May 12
National Theatre
Galway Arts festival production by Enda Walsh
Inishfree might seem like a quaint Irish town, but fierce evangelist Thomas Magill knows better. It is down to Thomas, with God on his shoulder, to save this sinful place. Just how far will Thomas go in his quest for salvation?
020 7452 3000
Inishfree might seem like a quaint Irish town, but fierce evangelist Thomas Magill knows better. It is down to Thomas, with God on his shoulder, to save this sinful place. Just how far will Thomas go in his quest for salvation?
020 7452 3000
![[Image] Pass The Spoon](/images/event/passthes.jpg)
5 - 6 May 12
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Southbank Centre presents the London premiere of Pass the Spoon
Alongside David Shrigley's first major retrospective Brain Activity at Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre presents the London premiere of Pass the Spoon.
0844 875 0073
Alongside David Shrigley's first major retrospective Brain Activity at Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre presents the London premiere of Pass the Spoon.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] The Suit](/images/event/TheSuitm.jpg)
21 May - 26 Jun 12
Young Vic
A musical play at Young Vic
In the dusty heat of a 1950s South African township, a young worker returns home to find his wife in bed with her lover. The lover escapes, leaving behind his suit. The only revenge the husband takes is to instruct his wife to treat the suit as an honored guest. But how long can she endure this cruel and pitiless sentence?
020 7922 2922
In the dusty heat of a 1950s South African township, a young worker returns home to find his wife in bed with her lover. The lover escapes, leaving behind his suit. The only revenge the husband takes is to instruct his wife to treat the suit as an honored guest. But how long can she endure this cruel and pitiless sentence?
020 7922 2922
![[Image] Food and wine Festival](/images/event/foodandw.jpg)
1 - 5 Jun 12
Royal Festival Hall
The World Food and Wine Festival at Southbank Centre
The World Food and Wine Festival will be a fantastic celebration of gastronomic and cultural diversity, incorporating international street food, live demos and a high profile speaker programme during a weekend
0844 875 0073
The World Food and Wine Festival will be a fantastic celebration of gastronomic and cultural diversity, incorporating international street food, live demos and a high profile speaker programme during a weekend
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![[Image] Festival of the World](/images/event/Festival.jpg)
1 Jun - 9 Sep 12
Royal Festival Hall
Summer festival at Southbank Centre
An urban beach with a twist, the largest ever UK poetry festival and the chance to work with and learn from the world’s leading artists – this festival has it all.
0844 875 0073
An urban beach with a twist, the largest ever UK poetry festival and the chance to work with and learn from the world’s leading artists – this festival has it all.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Poetry Parnassus](/images/event/132006395943.jpg)
26 Jun - 1 Jul 12
Royal Festival Hall
Celebration of poetry at Southbank Centre
This week-long celebratory gathering will see poets being invited from each of the 204 competing Olympic nations.
0844 875 0073
This week-long celebratory gathering will see poets being invited from each of the 204 competing Olympic nations.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Spa Day](/images/event/spa.jpg)
![[Image] Mediatheque](/images/event/mediathe.jpg)
BFI Southbank
Explore BFI Southbank's film archive
A wealth of BFI archive film, documentary and tv footage is at your fingertips. FREE
A wealth of BFI archive film, documentary and tv footage is at your fingertips. FREE
![[Image] Extraordinary Heroes](/images/event/LordAshc.jpg)
IWM London
The Lord Ashcroft Gallery is a new major permanent gallery at Imperial War Museum London
This new gallery houses the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses alongside the 48 VCs and 31 George Crosses already held by the Museum. Find out the stories behind the medals in this interactive exhibition. FREE
This new gallery houses the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses alongside the 48 VCs and 31 George Crosses already held by the Museum. Find out the stories behind the medals in this interactive exhibition. FREE
![[Image] Backstage Tours](/images/event/backstag.jpg)
National Theatre
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.
0207 452 3000
Go backstage at Britain's largest theatre complex and discover the secrets behind bringing productions to the stage.
0207 452 3000
![[Image] The 4D Experience](/images/event/4d.jpg)
EDF Energy London Eye
Experience a journey in 4D at the London Eye
A ticket for the London Eye now comes with the 4D experience, a mesmerizing film with wind, bubbles, snow and more!
0871 781 3000
A ticket for the London Eye now comes with the 4D experience, a mesmerizing film with wind, bubbles, snow and more!
0871 781 3000
![[Image] London Duck Tour Experience](/images/event/londondu.jpg)
London Duck Tours
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.
020 7928 3132
Jump aboard a piece of British history, and experience the thrill of driving from the road straight into the Thames.
020 7928 3132
![[Image] D-Day Duck Tour](/images/event/132439627235.jpg)
London Duck Tours
A war tour with London Duck Tours
In a lively, entertaining and informative tour suitable for the whole family, our professional character tour guide will take you around London’s most important Second World War sights.
0)20 7928 3132
In a lively, entertaining and informative tour suitable for the whole family, our professional character tour guide will take you around London’s most important Second World War sights.
0)20 7928 3132
![[Image] Mandara Spa](/images/event/MandaraS.jpg)
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Visit the only Mandara Spa in Europe at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Inspired by the exciting modern lines of the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, the spa mirrors the feel of the hotel with a contemporary twist, whilst maintaining the luxurious touch of Asia.
020 7620 7300
Inspired by the exciting modern lines of the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, the spa mirrors the feel of the hotel with a contemporary twist, whilst maintaining the luxurious touch of Asia.
020 7620 7300
![[Image] Classical Music Season 2011/12](/images/event/classica.jpg)
Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre's Classica Season guide
Find out more about Southbank Centre's Classical Music Season for 2011/12 with their online guide. Search concerts, watch trailers and read updates about resident artisits.
0844 875 0073
Find out more about Southbank Centre's Classical Music Season for 2011/12 with their online guide. Search concerts, watch trailers and read updates about resident artisits.
0844 875 0073
![[Image] Real Food Markets](/images/event/131972188556.jpg)
Royal Festival Hall
Weekly food market at Southbank Centre
The Real Food Market runs Friday to Sunday every week bringing the best food and drink producers together at Southbank Centre Square. FREE
0844 875 0073
The Real Food Market runs Friday to Sunday every week bringing the best food and drink producers together at Southbank Centre Square. FREE
0844 875 0073
![[Image] War Story: Serving in Afghanistan](/images/event/warstory.jpg)
IWM London
Afghanistan stories at IWM London
The War Story display will offer visitors a unique chance to discover the soldiers' compelling stories of their Afghanistan experience through their own eyes. FREE
020 7416 5439
The War Story display will offer visitors a unique chance to discover the soldiers' compelling stories of their Afghanistan experience through their own eyes. FREE
020 7416 5439
![[Image] Live Jazz](/images/event/131972344321.jpg)
![[Image] Afternoon Tea](/images/event/marriott.jpg)
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Enjoy a tradition afternoon tea at the London Marriott County Hall
Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in this beautiful hotel setting with stunning river views.
020 7928 5200
Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in this beautiful hotel setting with stunning river views.
020 7928 5200
![[Image] River Roamer Ticket](/images/event/132567377759.jpg)
KPMG Thames Clippers, London Eye Pier
Unlimited hop-on hop-off travel with Thames Clippers
A River Roamer ticket allows passengers unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel for a day on the Thames. Under-5s go free on Thames Clippers.
0207 001 2222
A River Roamer ticket allows passengers unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel for a day on the Thames. Under-5s go free on Thames Clippers.
0207 001 2222
![[Image] Free Live Music](/images/event/primo.jpg)
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
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
020 7620 7282
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
020 7620 7282
![[Image] Feeding Times](/images/event/feeding.jpg)
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
See feeding time at the Aquarium
Plan your visit to coincide with a feeding frenzy. With ray feeds, rainforest feeds and even shark feeds there's loads to see!
0871 663 1678
Plan your visit to coincide with a feeding frenzy. With ray feeds, rainforest feeds and even shark feeds there's loads to see!
0871 663 1678
![[Image] The Lady with The Lamp](/images/event/132439582978.jpg)
Florence Nightingale Museum
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.
020 7620 0374
Explore the life and times of one of the most influential figures in nursing through interactive exhibits, art installations and a stethoscope audio tour.
020 7620 0374
![[Image] James Bond Tour](/images/event/132438513119.jpg)
London Duck Tours
A Bond tour with London Duck Tours
Prepare to be shaken and stirred with a fun-filled tour through the capital from road to river. Take in many central London locations used in the classic film series and launch into the river Bond-style alongside MI6! Tour runs third Sunday of the month.
020 7401 0906
Prepare to be shaken and stirred with a fun-filled tour through the capital from road to river. Take in many central London locations used in the classic film series and launch into the river Bond-style alongside MI6! Tour runs third Sunday of the month.
020 7401 0906
![[Image] The Holocaust Exhibition](/images/event/holocaus.jpg)
IWM London
A permenent Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum
The Holocaust Exhibitionuses historical material to tell the story of the Nazis' persecution of the Jews and other groups before and during the Second World War.
020 7416 5439
The Holocaust Exhibitionuses historical material to tell the story of the Nazis' persecution of the Jews and other groups before and during the Second World War.
020 7416 5439
![[Image] Behind the Scenes Tour](/images/event/aquarium.jpg)
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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.
0871 663 1678
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.
0871 663 1678
![[Image] EDF Energy London Eye technological innovation](/images/event/EDFEnerg.jpg)
EDF Energy London Eye
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices at the London Eye
To enhance guests’ experiences. The London Eye’s capsules are now complete with state of the art Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices, displaying bespoke content created by LMC design and Henry Stuart Photography exclusively for the London Eye.
0871 781 3000
To enhance guests’ experiences. The London Eye’s capsules are now complete with state of the art Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices, displaying bespoke content created by LMC design and Henry Stuart Photography exclusively for the London Eye.
0871 781 3000
![[Image] Shark Reef Encounter](/images/event/Shark.jpg)
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
A major new visitor attraction at SEA LIFE London Aquarium
A major new area is opening at SEA LIFE London Aquarium this February half term welcoming 16 awesome new sharks!
0871 663 1678
A major new area is opening at SEA LIFE London Aquarium this February half term welcoming 16 awesome new sharks!
0871 663 1678
