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[Image] Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
9 Jan 09 - 17 Feb 10
National Theatre
Tom Stoppard's chilling play at The National

An electrifying new production of Tom Stoppard's chilling play, with music by André Previn. More Info.

020 7452 3000

[Image] Red for Heart Photography Exhibition
1 Feb 09 - 13 Feb 10
London Eye
See the winner's for the British Heart Foundation's competition at London Eye

Showcasing the striking work of the winners and runners up from the Red for Heart Photography competition, run in conjunction with The Independent on Sunday.

[Image] Picasso Exhibition
1 Aug 09 - 31 Jul 10
The Dali Universe
Picasso pieces at The Dali Universe

A permanent exhibition showcasing a fascinating cross-section of the great artist's career.

0870 744 7485

[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

08707872525

[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


08716632500

[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


08716632500

[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


08716632500

[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


08716632500

[Image] Nation
11 Nov 09 - 20 Feb 10
National Theatre
Mark Ravenhill's family production at the National

The National stages an exhilarating adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s witty and challenging adventure story for families. More Info.

020 7452 3000

[Image] The Pitmen Painters
2 Dec 09 - 2 Jul 10
National Theatre
a humorous and timely play at the National Theatre

Lee Hall’s new play is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.

0207452300

[Image] Night Flight
18 Dec 09 - 1 Mar 10
London Eye
See London lit up on the London Eye

Visit the London Eye after dark and enjoy the panoramic views of the capital with its stunning landmarks all lit up. More Info


08709908886

[Image] Chopin at 200
1 Jan - 29 Apr 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Celebrate the composer Chopin at Southbank Centre

Celebrations of the bicentenary of composer Chopin, across Southbank Centre. More Info


08716632500

[Image] Yasujiro Ozu Season
1 Jan - 28 Feb 10
BFI Southbank
Celebrate one of cinema's greatest masters at BFI Southbank

A season celebrating the Janpanese master of cinema, featuring Tokyo Story. More Info


02079283232

[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

0870 0606 628

[Image] Stranded
13 Jan - 14 Feb 10
National Theatre
An art exhibition about the habits of animals

Lalla Ward paints with threads, draws with stitches, makes pictures with fabric, cares about biology, loves island flora and fauna, and is captivated by the evolution of animals stranded in isolation.

02074523000

[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


02074523000

[Image] The Cat in the Hat
28 Jan - 3 Mar 10
Young Vic
The Dr. Seuss classic comes to the Young Vic

Continuing on from its Christmas run at the National Theatre, enchanting show for 3-6-year olds moves over to Young Vic. More Info

020 7922 2922

[Image] BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur Award 2009
28 Jan - 28 Feb 10
gallery@oxo
Photography by Rankin at gallery@oxo

British entrepreneurs have their photos taken by celebrity photographer Rankin. More info

02070211600

[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.

02074523000

[Image] Johnny Depp Season
1 - 28 Feb 10
BFI Southbank
A season celebrating the acclaimed actor at BFI

A season following the transformations of the A-list star for his various roles over the years. More info

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[Image] Hepburn and Tracy Season
2 - 27 Feb 10
BFI Southbank
One of the screens best loved partenerships at BFI

Screen chemistry in action as BFI celebrates the on-screen duo. More Info

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[Image] Hearts for Bicha
2 - 14 Feb 10
Gabriel's Wharf
An exhibtion of hearts at Bicha gallery, Gabriel's Wharf.

Hearts by Bicha Gallery founders, Anotonio Capelao and John Bryson. More info


[Image] Imagine Children's Festival
5 Feb - 2 Mar 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The Uk's brightest festival for kids at Southbank Centre

The UK’s brightest children’s festival, with wonderful readings, storytelling and poetry. More info

[Image] Valentine's Flights
6 - 14 Feb 10
London Eye
Take romance to new heights at the London Eye

Indulge with Red Rose Flights, Valentine's Champagne Flights, private Cupid's Capsules and POP flights for singles. More info

0870 5000 600

[Image] Think-Tank Clash
9 Feb 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
a political debate at Southbank Centre

Hosted by Rory Bremner, key political think-tanks debate a variety of issues.

08716632500

[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] Red Bull Music Academy presents...
12 Feb 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Experimental electronic music at Southbank Centre

...Caril Craig, Francesco Tristano and Moritz vo Oswalk, Matmos, Bugge Wesseltoft and Henrik Schwarz. More Info


08716632500

[Image] Letter from an Unknown Woman
12 - 27 Feb 10
BFI Southbank
An achingly poignant romance at BFI Southbank.

One of cinema's most achingly poignant romances, Max Ophüls' version of Stefan Zweig's novella is also, one of the great films about fin-de-siècle Vienna. More Info

02079283232

[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] Valentine's River Cruise
13 - 14 Feb 10
London Eye
A romantic cruise on the Thames

Sip on your chilled glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne, as you float gently past some of London’s most famous landmarks.

[Image] Valentine's Day Film: The Apartment
14 Feb 10
National Theatre
A romantic movie projected onto the National Theatre's Flytower.

A free outdoor screening of Billy Wilder's comedy plus sweet and romantic drinks and snacks at the bar. More info


[Image] The Irrepressibles
14 Feb 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
St Valentine's Day massacre at Southbank Centre

A ten-piece performance orchestra that take pop melodies and inject them with dramatic arrangements, soaring vocals and stories of love, anger, lust and loss.

08716632500

[Image] Valentine's Day Concert
14 Feb 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
A concert by the Philharmonia Orchestra at Southbank Centre

Jennifer Pike, joins the Philharmonia Orchestra for Bruch’s romantic Violin Concerto No. 1. More info

08716632500

[Image] Breakfast at Tiffany's
14 - 20 Feb 10
BFI Southbank
A Valentine's film at BFI Southbank.

A Valentine's film for swinging lovers and friends alike, Breakfast at Tiffany's tells the story of two bohemians falling in love against a Manhattan backdrop. More Info

02079283232

[Image] Casablanca
15 - 18 Feb 10
BFI Southbank
A true screen classic at BFI Southbank

A much loved classic that earned Bogart his first Oscar, the tale of love found and lost in paris. More Info

02079283232

[Image] Journeys!
20 Feb 10
Topolski Century
Journey around the paintings at Topolski Century

A creative journey around Feliks's big painting and a chance to create a memoir of your own journey. More info


[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


02074523000

[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] SASAPARI [4482]: Emerging Korean Artists in London
25 - 28 Feb 10
Bargehouse
The interaction of cultures at gallery@oxo

53 artists born and raised in Korea but educated in the UK present work reflecting the interaction of the two cultures. 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.

02074523000

[Image] Station of the Skirt
3 - 15 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.  Her uncanny mutation of familiar surroundings usually remain secret and hidden but they are out of the bag and entrancing. More Info

[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


08716632500

[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


02079283232

[Image] Easter Chocolate Festival
26 - 27 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.

08716632500

[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

08716632500

[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] 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


08716632500

[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] 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

0870 0606 628

[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] 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!

0870990886

[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] 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 London Duck Tour, a piece of British history, and experience the thrill of driving from the road straight into the Thames.

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

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