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[Image] The Power of Yes
29 Sep 09 - 30 Mar 10
National Theatre
Understanding the financial crisis at The National

A jaw-dropping account of how, when the banks went bust, capitalism was replaced by a socialism that bailed out the rich alone.

020 7 452 3000

[Image] Opera and Ballet at BFI IMAX
10 Oct 09 - 1 May 10
BFI IMAX
The magic of opera on the silver screen at the IMAX

The Magic of the New York Met and Covent Garden's Royal Opera House on Britain's Biggest screen

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[Image] London Philharmonic Orchestra 2009/10
21 Oct 09 - 1 Jul 10
Southbank Centre QEH
The Philharmonic Orchestra's residency begins at Southbank centre

The London Philharmonic Orchestra launches 2009/10 with Principal Conductor Vladimir Jurowski, opening with two performances of Mahler’s Second Symphony, Resurrection and including an exploration of the music of Alfred Schnittke. More Info


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[Image] Philharmonia Orchestra 2009/10
22 Oct 09 - 29 Jun 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The Philharmonia Orchestra's 2009/10 London season at Southbank Centre

The Philharmonia Orchestra's 2009/10 London season will see the Orchestra performing 38 matinee and main evening concerts at Royal Festival Hall. More Info


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[Image] International voices 2009/10
26 Oct 09 - 31 May 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Celebrating great vocal talent at Southbank Centre

Taking a new look at what is meant by a great voice, this season moves from soaring opera arias to Bernstein's downtown charm. More Info


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[Image] Britten Sinfonia
26 Oct 09 - 18 May 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The country's most talented musicians at Southbank centre

Britten Sinfonia is created from some of the country's most talented and creative musicians, many with solo and chamber music careers. More Info

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[Image] London Sinfonietta
31 Oct 09 - 3 Jun 10
Southbank Centre QEH
The London Sinfonietta season begins at Southbank Centre

The London Sinfonietta has always been closely associated with leading composer-performers, and this season is joined by John Adams, Steve Reich, George Benjamin and Oliver Knussen. More Info


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[Image] The Habit of Art
5 Nov 09 - 19 May 10
National Theatre
Alan Bennett's new production at National Theatre

A new play by Alan Bennett, with Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour, directed by Nicholas Hytner. More Info

020 7452 3000

[Image] Avatar
16 Dec 09 - 18 Mar 10
BFI IMAX
An alien planet and exotic life forms at BFI IMAX

James Cameron's highly anticipated blockbuster arrives on Britain's biggest screen. More info


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[Image] Six Degrees of Separation
7 Jan - 3 Apr 10
The Old Vic
John Guare's play arrives at The Old Vic

David Grindley directs John Guare’s adrenalin-fuelled, Olivier Award-winning play – a sharp, vivacious take on two worlds colliding. More info

0844 871 7628

[Image] Really Old, Like Forty Five
27 Jan - 17 Mar 10
National Theatre
Confronting our fear of age at the National Theatre

Tamsin Oglesby’s furious comedy confronts head-on our embarrassment and fear about old age. More Info


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[Image] Alison Chitty: Design Process 1970-2010
1 Feb - 27 Mar 10
National Theatre
Exhibtion of theatre designer Alison Chitty

Every designer works in a different way, and this exhibition shows us the process of award-winning theatre designer Alison Chitty.

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[Image] The 14th Tale
9 Feb - 13 Mar 10
National Theatre
Hilarious exploits ands mischief at the Nation Theatre

The hilarious exploits of a natural born mischief growing from the streets of Nigeria to Dublin, and finally to London. More info

02074523000

[Image] Rankin: From Congo with Love
12 Feb - 10 Apr 10
National Theatre
Photography in the face of adversity at The National Theatre

A free photography exhibition showing human resilience in the face of absolute adversity. More Info


020 7452 3000

[Image] Sergei Paradjanov through the lens of Yuri Mechitov
22 Feb - 27 Mar 10
National Theatre
An exhibition of friendship and photography at National Theatre

This exhibition is composed of rarely seen photographs taken by Yuri Mechitov. More Info


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[Image] Sweet Nothings
25 Feb - 10 Apr 10
Young Vic
A tale of passion and longing at the Young Vic

Luc Bondy, one of Europe's most distinguished directors, returns to the Young Vic following Cruel and Tender 2004. More info

020 7922 2922

[Image] Blonde Crazy Season
26 Feb - 17 Mar 10
BFI Southbank
Celebrating blondes in cinema at BFI

From the silent screen to Sharon Stone, a key cinematic signifier is highlighted in a collaborative season with Birds Eye View. More info

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[Image] Rachmaninov Cycle
28 Feb - 15 May 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Nikolai Lugansky performs Rachmaninov at Southbank Centre

Pianist Nikolai Lugansky performs of Rachmaninov's four Piano Concertos, as well as the well-loved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,

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[Image] Sergei Paradjanov
1 - 15 Mar 10
BFI Southbank
A season celebrating the Soviet cinema master at BFI

Sensualist? Fabulist? Mystic? However we define Sergei Paradjanov, there's no doubt that he was Soviet cinema's most singular dissident. More Info


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[Image] Mother's Day on The London Eye
1 - 31 Mar 10
London Eye
Give mum a treat with a London Eye Flight

Give a London Eye Gift Voucher for the perfect Mother's Day treat. Beautifully presented and valid for a year. More info

[Image] London Assurance
2 - 22 Mar 10
National Theatre
Boucicault's brilliantly funny play at the National Theatre

Fiona Shaw and Simon Russell Beale take the lead in Dion Boucicault's brilliantly funny play. More info

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[Image] Station of the Skirt
3 - 14 Mar 10
gallery@oxo
An unsettling look at the world at gallery@oxo

Jane Andrew's paintings present a slightly unsettling sideways view of our world and uncanny mutations of familiar surroundings. More info

[Image] Birds Eye View Film Festival 2010
4 - 12 Mar 10
BFI Southbank
A festival of womens filmmakers at BFI

Celebrating women filmmakers with a jam-packed week of film.

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[Image] Election 10
4 - 30 Mar 10
Southbank Centre QEH
A series of people's forums and performance at Southbank Centre

Art makes a difference to lives, this series invites you to participate in a people’s forum of debates, spoken word and more. More info

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[Image] Alice in Wonderland
5 - 17 Mar 10
BFI Southbank
A retrospective of Alice in Wonderland films at BFI

As Tim Burton's new 3D version of Lewis Carroll’s classic opens at BFI IMAX, and the BFI National Archive's restoration of the 1903 Hepworth version is brought to light, it's time for a brief rabbit-hole retrospective. More Info


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[Image] Alice in Wonderland
5 - 18 Mar 10
BFI IMAX
Tim Burton's new version of Lewis Carroll's classic tale in magical IMAX 3D.

Visionary filmmaker Tim Burton puts his distinctive touch on the live-action and performance-capture version of this classic. More info

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[Image] Waiting
12 - 13 Mar 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
a groundbreaking new piece of musical theatre at Southbank Centre

A groundbreaking new piece of musical theatre depicting the war on terror and the lives of refugee women. More info


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[Image] The White Gaurd
15 Mar - 12 Apr 10
National Theatre
A new adaptation of the Bulgakov masterpiece at the National Theatre

A vigorous new version of Mikhail Bulgakov's rarely-performed masterpiece. More Info

[Image] Shifting Perspectives
17 - 27 Mar 10
gallery@oxo
Portraiture of Down's Syndrome at gallery@oxo

The Down's Syndrome Association  return to gallery@oxo to show that everyone is different. More Info

[Image] The London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
17 - 31 Mar 10
BFI Southbank
The 24th Lesbian and Gay film festival returns to BFI

The best of queer cinema is showcased at BFI Southbank. More Info


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[Image] Bach Weekend 2010: From Church to Coffeehouse
19 - 21 Mar 10
Southbank Centre QEH
A weekend celebration of Bach at Southbank Centre

Martin Feinstein's enormously successful Bach Weekend returns to Southbank Centre. More info

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[Image] Spring Storm
24 Mar - 12 Jun 10
National Theatre
The European premiere of at the National Theatre

The European premiere production of Spring Storm – a gripping early play by Tennessee Williams. More Info


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[Image] Easter Chocolate Festival
26 - 28 Mar 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The Chocolate Festival returns to Southbank Centre

Dozens of stalls showcase truffles, bonbons and bars, as well as chocolate cakes and pastries, a wide range of hot chocolates and chocolate-making kits.

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[Image] Kursk
26 Mar - 17 Apr 10
Young Vic
Sound&Fury return with Kursk to Young Vic

Pioneering theatre company Sound&Fury recreate the life of submariners, deep below the icy seas on the fraying front line of the Cold War. 

02079222922

[Image] Sound Moves
26 - 27 Mar 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Celebrating young musicians and dancers at Southbank Centre

For two days Southbank Centre overflows with performances by some of the UK’s most talented young musicians and dancers.

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[Image] Beyond the Horizon
29 Mar - 19 Jun 10
National Theatre
Pulitzer - winning drama at the National Theatre

The powerful Pulitzer prize-winning drama that formulated Eugene O’Neill’s vision of America. More info

02074523000

[Image] James Lovelock
30 Mar 10
Southbank Centre QEH
A talk on climate change at Southbank Centre

One of the worlds leading thinkers in climate change delivers his thoughts on what the government must do to save the environment. More Info

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[Image] INTIMATIONS - David Ward and Anna Booth
31 Mar - 10 Apr 10
gallery@oxo
Abstract images at gallery@oxo

Exploring the ability of abstract images to trancend mere description. More Info

[Image] Easter Animal Hunt
3 Apr 10
Topolski Century
Draw animals at Toplski Century

Between 2 - 5pm, explore the exhibition and pick your favourite animal to draw, suitable for children of all ages.

[Image] Alchemy
7 - 10 Apr 10
Southbank Centre QEH
A celebration of India at Southbank Centre

Alchemy explores the culture of India, its diaspora and its relationship to the UK today in over 30 events spanning dance, music, literature, debates, fashion and food. More info


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[Image] The Real Thing
10 Apr - 5 Jun 10
The Old Vic
Tom Stoppard's multi-award winner at The Old Vic

Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award-winning modern classic. More info

0844 871 7628

[Image] Varèse
16 - 17 Apr 10
Southbank Centre QEH
A weekend of Varese at Southbank Centre

Explore the music of Edgard Varese over a weekend with music in RFH and QEH. More Info


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[Image] Ether
16 - 24 Apr 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
An annual music festival at Southbank Centre

An annual music festival of innovation, art, technology and cross-arts experimentation

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[Image] Women Beware Women
20 Apr - 8 Jun 10
National Theatre
A blackly funny and fercious play at the National Theatre

Corruption will not go unpunished in Thomas Middleton's blackly funny, fast and ferocious tragedy. More Info

02074523000

[Image] Elegy for Young Lovers
24 Apr - 8 May 10
Young Vic
Fiona Shaw directs this powerful production at the Young Vic

Co-written by WH Auden and Chester Kallman, and set by composer Hans Werner Henze, Elegy for Young Lovers offers a savagely witty exposé of the creative ego and its insatiable need to feed off all around it. More Info

020 7922 2922

[Image] La Linea
26 - 28 Apr 10
Southbank Centre QEH
The London Latin Music Festival at Southbank Centre

Returning to Southbank Centre in its tenth year. Always groundbreaking, challenging and innovative, La Linea charts the global reach of Latin music in the 21st century. More info


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[Image] Eurydice
29 Apr - 5 Jun 10
Young Vic
A moving exploration of loss at Young Vic

Alice in Wonderland meets Greek mythology in this playful and heartbreaking take on a timeless tale of grief and redemption. More Info


020 7922 2922

[Image] Love the Sinner
4 May - 17 Jun 10
National Theatre
Drew Pautz's new play at the National Theatre

Drew Pautz’s tense and provocative new play considers what we may be willing to sacrifice, personally and in the public sphere, for what we believe to be right. More info


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[Image] 5 Days in May
5 - 8 May 10
Southbank Centre QEH
New dance performance at Southbank Centre

Introducing some new international artists to London, alongside artists who have not been seen here for many years.

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[Image] London Guitar Festival
14 - 16 May 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Crossing the boundaries of style at Southbank Centre

London Guitar Festival brings you its unique blend of multi-stylistic concerts, educational events and commissions of new work. More info

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[Image] E4 Udderbelly
15 May - 17 Jul 10
Southbank Centre QEH
It’s a cow. It’s upside-down. It’s purple. It’s back at Southbank Centre

E4 Udderbelly is back. The most unusual venue London’s ever seen, a 400 seat theatre inside an enormous purple cow. More info

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[Image] The Bridge Project 2010
1 Jun - 31 Aug 10
The Old Vic
A Shakespearean duo at The Old Vic

Sam Mendes returns to direct As You Like It and The Tempest with another stellar transatlantic line up including Michelle Beck, Christian Camargo, Ron Cephas Jones, Stephen Dillane, Juliet Rylance and Thomas Sadoski. More Info

0844 871 7628

[Image] After the Dance
1 - 20 Jun 10
National Theatre
Terence Rattigan's masterpiece at the National Theatre

Terence Rattigan’s masterpiece offers a subtle, witty unmasking of the hedonistic 20s generation and a devastating study of repression and the human heart. More info

02074523000

[Image] Festival Brazil
19 Jun - 5 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Summer festival celebrating the dynamic culture of Brazil at Southbank Centre

Bringing the vibrant, dynamic culture of contemporary Brazil to the heart of London, Festival Brazil celebrates the country's rich cultural heritage – including music, visual arts, dance, literature, debates and food. More Info

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[Image] Ernesto Neto
19 Jun - 4 Sep 10
Hayward Gallery
The Brazilian artist transforms the Hayward Gallery

Internationallty renowned artist dramatically transforms the unique spaces of the Hayward Gallery.

 

08716632500

[Image] Discovery Pool Encounter
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Get close to the rock pool creatures at the Aquarium

Get up close with crabs, starfish and anemones and learn more about them from one of the Aquarium's resident experts. More Info

02079678002

[Image] Friday Lunch
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Free lunchtime music at the Royal Festival Hall

A range of different musical genres with an emphasis on small-scale classical and contemporary music. Jazz, folk and non-Western music are also in the mix. 



0871 663 2500

[Image] Friday Tonic
Southbank Centre QEH
Wind down at the end of the working week with free music and performance at Southbank Centre

The Friday Tonic Free music series profiles the best in jazz, improvised musics, and emerging artists. Whatever the style, there's something to suit. 



[Image] Champagne Flight
London Eye
Views across the city in style on the London Eye

With views across the city at night and a chilled glass of Laurent-Perrier in hand, a champagne flight makes the perfect start to an evening, whatever the occasion.

0871 781 3000

[Image] Hen/Stag Parties
London Eye
Celebrate VIP style on the London Eye

What better way to spend your night out than to hire a Private Capsule to treat your guests to the ultimate VIP experience.

0871 781 3000

[Image] The 4D Experience
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

[Image] Shark Talk
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Hear about the aquarium's most famous residents

Hear all about the Aquarium's ferocious sharks daily at 2pm, if you stick around long enough you'll get to see a feed. More info

02079678002

[Image] Life Drawing Workshops
Topolski Century
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at Topolski Century

Improving your drawing skills in the inspiring setting of Topolski Century, 7pm - 10pm. 

[Image] Dive and Discover
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
The newest attraction at SEA LIFE London Aquarium

See turtles, rays and sharks whizzing about, walk through the amazing underwater tunnel and learn about the colourful inhabitants.

02079678002

[Image] The London Duck Tour Experience
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. More info

020 7928 3132

[Image] Hire a Duck
London Duck Tours
Whatever the occasion, you'll find a London Duck Tour to suit

Whatever the event, you can find a bespoke pick-up and drop-off service for all your needs. You can also hire a Duck for themed events like Treasure Hunts and James Bond Tours.

020 7401 0906

[Image] The 50+ Art Club
Topolski Century
Art for over 50s at Topolski Century

Still-life, portrait and other sessions run by the artist, Eddie Armer. Plus tea/coffee and biscuits. And lots of opportunity to chat and make new friends. Every Tues 2 - 4pm.

[Image] Tours with Teresa Topolski
Topolski Century
Take a guided tour with the artists daughter at Topolski Century

Guided tours of the 400-foot long mural with the artist's daughter, Teresa Topolski. Entry free, tours £10. More info

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