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[Image] Pimm's Flight
1 Apr - 30 Sep 10
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye
Pimm's and a great view at the London Eye

Enjoy Britain’s most loved summer beverage, Pimm's and lemonade, at Britain’s most iconic landmark, the London Eye. More info

08717813000

[Image] Shrek Forever After - An IMAX 3D Experience
2 Jun - 30 Sep 10
BFI IMAX
Everyone's favourite ogre returns to BFI IMAX

Don't miss the latest instalment of fairytale fun in amazing IMAX 3D, on Britain's biggest screen. More info


020 7199 6000

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

Artists re-interpret the interior space while Neto transforms the upper galleries and outdoor sculpture terraces. Part of Festival Brazil sponsored by HSBC. More info

 

08716632500

[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, celebrating the country's rich cultural heritage. Sponsored by HSBC. More info

08448750073

[Image] Watch This Space Festival 2010
25 Jun - 26 Sep 10
National Theatre
A free summer festival outside National Theatre

Watch This Space Festival is a free summer festival of outdoor entertainment which runs from July through to September. More info

020 7452 3000

[Image] The Railway Children Production
4 Jul - 4 Sep 10
The Railway Children
The novel comes to life at Waterloo Station

The former Eurostar Terminal is transformed into a unique theatre and exhibition space, bringing one of the country's best-loved novels to life with a real moving steam train! More info

[Image] Wallstrip
9 Jul - 30 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Witness a piece of comic strip art at the Southbank Centre

Twins Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba collaborate with local artists and create a wall sized comic strip alongside the Queen Elizabeth Hall. More info


[Image] Press Photographer of the Year 2010
12 Jul - 12 Sep 10
National Theatre
A showcase of UK media photography at National Theatre

The only competition that showcases the outstanding photography commissioned for and used in the UK media. More info

02074523000

[Image] Inception
16 Jul - 20 Sep 10
BFI IMAX
Don't miss this summer blockbuster at the BFI IMAX

Christopher Nolan return to the big screen with this new sci-fi action thriller and an all star cast lead by Leonardo DiCaprio. More info

[Image] Project Morrinho: Southbank Centre Favela
17 Jul - 5 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
This growing social project is a part of Festival Brazil at Southbank

This new riverside structure is built in collaboration with young Londoners to create a landscape that fuses places and stories from Lambeth to Rio De Janeiro. More info

[Image] Toy Story 3 - An IMAX 3D Experience
27 Jul - 23 Sep 10
BFI IMAX
The highly anticipated Toy Story 3 comes to life in IMAX 3D at the BFI IMAX

Toy Story 3 welcomes Woody, Buzz and the whole gang back to the big screen in IMAX 3D. More info

020 7199 6000

[Image] One Big Summer Guide August and September
1 Aug - 30 Sep 10
Riverside Walkway
Download 100 summer events

Download the South Bank, Bankside and London Bridge One Big Summer guide, 100 cool things to do in August and September. Click here

[Image] History Walks
1 Aug - 31 Oct 10
Riverside Walkway
Guided Walks in Waterloo

Guided walks exploring the history of Waterloo and the surrounding area; part of the Living Memory heritage project. More info

[Image] Jess Flood-Paddock: Gangsta’s Paradise
4 Aug - 19 Sep 10
Hayward Gallery
Jess Flood-Paddock's first solo show in a major institution exhibits at Hayward

The British artist presents a sculptural scenario that explores the comedy and tragedy of scale. More info

[Image] The Habit of Art
5 Aug - 21 Sep 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] Rivers Of The World
18 Aug - 11 Sep 10
gallery@oxo
Thames Festival Trust's flagship art and exhibition project at gallery@oxo

64 river themed artworks made throughout 2010 by 13-14 year old students, working with artists across the world. More info

[Image] Avatar: Special Edition - An IMAX 3D Experience
27 Aug - 23 Sep 10
BFI IMAX
Return to Pandora at BFI IMAX

Return to Pandora to experience James Cameron’s groundbreaking epic, now with extra never-before-seen footage. More info


020 7199 6000

[Image] Deborah Kerr Part 1
1 - 30 Sep 10
BFI Southbank
A season celebrating the great actress at BFI Southbank

Celebrating the dazzling career of one of the finest British exports to Hollywood. More info

[Image] Nino Rota
1 - 29 Sep 10
BFI Southbank
Celebrating a great film composer at BFI

A fine selection of the films Nino Rota worked on the score for. More info

[Image] Hong Sangsoo
1 - 28 Sep 10
BFI Southbank
Celebrating the Korean filmaker at BFI

A complete survey of a Korean master filmmaker. More info

[Image] Frantisek Vlacil
1 - 30 Sep 10
BFI Southbank
Visionary Czech filmaker at BFI

Introducing the visionary films of a great Czech filmmaker. More info

[Image] Free Live Music
1 Sep 10 - 1 Sep 11
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. More info


[Image] From the Ballets Russes
3 Sep - 12 Oct 10
BFI Southbank
Celebrate the innovation of Serge Diaghilev with BFI

BFI introduce a season of dance and documentaries to mark the centenary of the Ballets Russes. More info

[Image] Scorched
3 Sep - 2 Oct 10
The Old Vic
Witness the British premiere of Scorched at the Old Vic Tunnels

After the world wide success of Scorched this is the British premiere of Wajdi Mouawad's funny, heart-breaking and engaging play. More info

[Image] Design for Living
3 Sep - 27 Nov 10
The Old Vic
Initially banned in the UK this provocative play returns to the Old Vic

From 1930s bohemian Paris to the dizzying heights of Manhattan society, this wickedly witty, dark romantic comedy will keep you glued to your seat. More info

[Image] 5000 Morris Dancers Weekend
3 - 5 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
One of the largest gatherings of Morris Dancers in London

A weekend celebrating the best in folk and Morris dance including live music, film and of course dance. More info

[Image] Untold Stories and Unseen Faces
5 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Photography that reveals different perspectives of young people in Brazil. More info

[Image] Blood and Gifts
7 Sep - 2 Nov 10
National Theatre
A new play by J T Rogers at the National Theate

Blood and Gifts is an epic political thriller that sweeps from refugee camps to the corridors of power in Washington DC. More info

020 7452 3000

[Image] Anthony Sattin Talk
9 Sep 10
Florence Nightingale Museum
A talk by biographer Anthony Sattin at Florence Nightingale Museum

Hear Anothony Sattin give a special talk about his new book which tracks Florence's Adventures in Eygpt. More info



020 7620 0374

[Image] Archaos: the Sensations of the Circus World
9 - 12 Sep 10
Bargehouse
Celebrating a spectacular circus troupe at Bargehouse

Celebrating the spectacular story of the circus troupe that changed the face of circus forever. More info

[Image] Sarah Ndagire
10 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Ugandan diva Sarah Ndagire makes her London debut at The Front Room

For a long time Sarah Ndagire has been a famous voice on several radio stations in Uganda, DJ Edu introduces her London debut. More info

[Image] MC Solaar
10 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
The internationally acclaimed MC Solaar performs live at Southbank Centre

MC Solaar performs his mix of powerful lyrics and inventive rhymes backed by funky beats. More info

[Image] Amira Khier
10 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Amira Khier performs at the Southbank Centre

Sudanese singer Amira Khier creates something new with a fusion of jazz styles and East African melodies. More info

[Image] Michael L Roberts
10 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
New talent Michael L Roberts performs at the Foyer Bar

With an Autumn 2010 dual CD release imminent, Roberts opens Friday Lunch's autumn session. More info

[Image] London African Music Festival 2010
10 - 12 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Celebrate some of the best music from across Africa at the Southbank Centre QEH

London African Music Festival returns to celebrate some of the best in African music. More info

[Image] DJ Edu Radio 1 Extra
10 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
DJ Edu of Radio 1 brings his Destination Africa show to the Southbank Centre

Enjoy a mix of the hottest underground sounds out of Africa from hip hop and Rnb to dancehall and garage. More info


[Image] Duckie's 15th Birthday Party
10 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The original Duckie gang travel down the river to the Southbank Centre

The original Duckie gang invite you to a 21st century music hall to celebrate their free 15th birthday party. More info


[Image] The Mayor's Thames Festival 2010
11 - 12 Sep 10
Riverside Walkway
An annual riverside festival celebrating London and it's river

A free celebration in the heart of the capital with a mixture of street arts, performances, carnival, art installations and spectacular fireworks. More info

[Image] The Human Comedy
13 - 18 Sep 10
Young Vic
Witness this multi-award winning musical at the Young Vic

The Human Comedy is a timeless coming of age story that celebrates the healing power of community and the unifying spirit of song. More info

[Image] Raja Shehadeh
13 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
A sit down session with author Raja Shehadeh at the Level 5 function room

This event includes discussion about about life in the West Bank, audience questions and exclusive screenings. More info

[Image] Stephen Fry: Fry Live
13 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
A unique opportunity to see the multi-award winning Stephen Fry

This event gives the audience an exclusive preview of his hilarious, frank and courageous new book. More info

[Image] Polari Goes Pope
14 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
London's peerless gay literary salon is back with Polari Goes Pope. More info

[Image] Wilco + Philiip Selway
14 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Chicago six piece Wilco return to London

The critically acclaimed Wilco will be performing with support from Philip Selway of Radiohead. More info

[Image] Seamus Heaney
14 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Seamus Heaney opens Southbank Centre's autumn season of poetry events

Seamus Heaney reads from his new collection, Human Chain, as well as taking us on a journey through his poems of the past. More info

[Image] Brian Eno's Apollo Performed by Icebreaker with BJ Cole
15 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Following two sold out performances Icebreaker and BJ Cole come to the Southbank Centre

Icebreaker and BJ Cole perform Brian Eno's album Apollo alongside the NASA footage from the Apollo space missions. More info

[Image] Legacies Through a Lens
15 - 19 Sep 10
gallery@oxo
Photography exhibition at gallery@oxo

Photography from the UK’s favourite charities highlighting the importance of gifts in wills to good causes. More info

[Image] Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms
19 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Danish artist Jeppe Hein's hugely popular Appearing Rooms returns to Southbank Centre

Redefining traditional ideas about fountains, this public artwork explores the relationship between spatial perception and memory, presence and absence, inside and outside. More info

[Image] YCAT New Artists Presentation Concert
20 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Young Concert Artists Trust (YCAT) presents its new artists

Established in 1984 YCAT identifies and supports young artists, this concert presents its new artists. More info

[Image] Waiting
21 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
After sold out performances Waiting returns to the Southbank Centre

Five women speak and sing their stories in their own words - stories of the unseen fallout of the War on Terror. More info

[Image] Designersblock London 2010
23 - 26 Sep 10
Bargehouse
A free designer focused exhibition at the Bargehouse

This exciting show brings together 60 UK and international designers in a 15,000 square foot exhibition. More info

[Image] The Real Food Festival
23 - 26 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The best food in the UK at Southbank Centre

An opportunity to taste and buy the best food the UK has to offer in a giant Harvest Festival on the riverfront and in Southbank Centre Square. More info

08448750073

[Image] Carll Cneut: Children's Book Show
23 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Award winning author and illustrator Carll Cneut visits the Southbank Centre

Carll Cneut shares some of his stories, illustrations and the experiences that inspire him. More info

[Image] B. Young B. Supreme
25 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
B. Young B. Supreme is part of Southbank Centre's year round programme promoting women in hip-hip

They feature London's best youth hip-hop groups and will give the audience a sneak peak of future hip-hop stars. More info

[Image] Faust
25 Sep - 30 Oct 10
Young Vic
A truly original theatrical experience at the Young Vic

The universal tale of a man selling his soul to the devil has never been imagined quite like this before. More info

[Image] Kathryn Williams
25 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Former Mercury Prize nominee Kathryn Williams returns to Southbank Centre

Kathryn Williams perorms some of the songs that have made her one of the UK's most treasured song writers. More info

[Image] Ola Onabule
26 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Ola Onabule performs at the Southbank Centre

Ola Onabule showcases tracks from his new album Seven Shades Darker. More info

[Image] On Ageing
27 Sep - 9 Oct 10
Young Vic
At the Young Vic a show for adults, performed by children

A group of extraordinary performers create a journey through life over the course of the show. More info


[Image] Tom McCarthy
27 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
A sit down session with Tom McCarthy

The author and artist Tom McCarthy discusses his work and takes questions from the audience. More info

[Image] Discovering Music with the BBC Concert Orchestra
27 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
Tickets for this event are free and available from Southbank Centre ticket offices six weeks in advance of the performance date. More info

[Image] Or You Could Kiss Me
28 Sep - 30 Oct 10
National Theatre
A new play by Neil Bartlett showing at the National Theatre

Or You Could Kiss Me is an intimate history of two very private lives, lived in extraordinary times. More info

[Image] Vera Mantero
29 Sep 10
Southbank Centre QEH
The internationally acclaimed Vera Mantero performs at the Purcell Room

Vera Mantero brings the London premiere of three popular solo pieces to Southbank Centre. This show is only suitable for 16s and over. More info

[Image] Hamlet
30 Sep - 27 Oct 10
National Theatre
William Shakespeare's Hamlet is performed at the National Theatre

Following his celebrated performances at the National Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in this classic piece. More info

[Image] James Cellan Jones
1 - 13 Oct 10
BFI Southbank
Witness James Cellan Jones's defining moments at the BFI Southbank

A look at the extraordinarily diverse and brilliant work of one of Britain's finest television directors. More info


[Image] National Poetry Day Live
7 Oct 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Discover poetry at the Royal Festival Hall

You are invited to discover poetry and enjoy live events of a poetic nature throughout the Royal Festival Hall. More info

[Image] Dance Umbrella 2010
9 - 17 Oct 10
Southbank Centre QEH
London's premiere festival of new dance returns to the Southbank Centre

Dance Umbrella 2010 celebrates iconic American dancer Trsiha Brown as well as other breathtaking highlights. More info

[Image] 2010 Man Booker Prize Readings
10 Oct 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Hear prize winning authors read live at the Royal Festival Hall

This is the best known literary prize in the UK and is the only opportunity to hear the shortlisted authors reading live. More info


[Image] Move: Choreographing You
13 Oct 10 - 8 Jan 11
Hayward Gallery
Combine mind and body to gain a new understanding at the Hayward Gallery

Move: Choreographing you explores how dance has been a driving force in the development of the contemporary art since the 1960s. More info

[Image] Cheese & Wine Festival
15 - 17 Oct 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The Cheese & Wine festival returns to the Southbank Centre

The festival, now in it's second year, will be themed around produce of the world. Along some of the best cheeses and wines the UK has to offer, there will also be a unique opportunity to taste and buy an array of products from France, Italy, Sicily, Switzerland and more. More info

[Image] Stephen Sondheim
16 Oct 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Spend a very special evening with the legendary lyricist Stephen Sondheim

Legendary Stephen Sondheim looks back over a remarkable career, complete with a musical soundtrack on publication of his new book. More info

[Image] Men Should Weep
18 Oct - 7 Nov 10
National Theatre
Ena Lamont Stewart's play showing at the National Theatre

A moving and funny portrayal of impoverished 1930s Glasgow, a raw salute to the human spirit. More info

[Image] Hallo-Marine Week at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium
23 - 31 Oct 10
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Enjoy a halloween themed twist at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is cooking up a cauldron full of aquatic themed fun this October with a week of fishy witches delight. More info

[Image] Christy Moore
5 - 6 Nov 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Christy Moore returns to Royal Festival Hall

Recently voted best Irish male at the 2010 Meteor Ireland Music awards the legendary singer-songwriter returns to the Southbank Centre. More info

[Image] FELA!
6 Nov - 4 Dec 10
National Theatre
A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music

FELA! explores the extravagant, decedant and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. More info

[Image] The Glass Menagerie
11 Nov 10 - 1 Jan 11
Young Vic
A stunning new production of an American masterpiece at the Young Vic

The subject of this deeply touching autobiographical play is the most fragile of all human emotions - hope. More info

[Image] London Jazz Festival
14 - 21 Nov 10
Southbank Centre QEH
The London Jazz Festival returns for its annual ten day celebration of Jazz at Southbank Centre QEH

Whether you're a jazz enthusiast, or new to the scene, the festival offers something for everyone and is one of London's landmark music events. More Info

[Image] My Dad's a Birdman
25 Nov 10 - 1 Jan 11
Young Vic
Take to the skies with uplifting tale from the award winning author of Skellig. More info


[Image] A Flea in her Ear
4 Dec 10 - 5 Mar 11
The Old Vic
Witness the re-telling of Georges Feydeau's classic farce at the Old Vic

A comedy of errors set against a backdrop of jealousy, misunderstandings and confrontation. More info

[Image] Vernon God Little
27 Jan - 5 Mar 11
Young Vic
A wickedly funny, superbly dark, fast talking adventure. Vernon God Little will hook you from start to finish. More info

[Image] And the Rain Falls Down
24 Feb - 12 Mar 11
Young Vic
Get wet with this wonderfully watery show at the Young Vic

Created especially for 3 - 4 year olds, And the Rain Falls Down is a visually stunning celebration of the water things of the world. More info

[Image] CAUSE CéLèBRE
17 Mar - 11 Jun 11
The Old Vic
Thea Sharrock directs his final play Cause Celebre at the Old Vic

Based on a true story Cause Celebre is an intriguing tale of love, betrayal, guilt and obsession. More info

[Image] I Am the Wind
26 Apr - 21 May 11
Young Vic
An unmissable theatrical event at the Young Vic

A tale of enduring humanity against insurmountable odds cerated by legendary French director Patrice Chereau. More info

[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
The Merlin Entertainments 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. More info

0871 781 3000

[Image] Hen/Stag Parties
The Merlin Entertainments 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
The Merlin Entertainments 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] 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. More info

02079678002

[Image] Walk This Way - walking tours
Riverside Walkway
Discover the fascinating history and architecture of the South Bank on foot

Explore the architecture and history along London’s River Thames with Walk This Way, a series of five walking guides.

See the Thames from a new perspective as you take in familiar landmarks, uncover hidden mementoes from the past and enjoy striking views of South Bank and its neighbouring areas. FREE

To download the guides, click here 

[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] Afternoon Tea
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. More info

020 7928 5200

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

Bespoke pick-up and drop-off service for all your needs and themed events like Treasure Hunts and James Bond Tours. More info

020 7401 0906

[Image] River Roamer Ticket
Thames Clippers
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. More info

0207 001 2222

[Image] Back Stage Tours
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. More Info

[Image] Spa Day
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Indulge at the Marriott County Hall Spa

Spend a day in the comfort of the hotel spa with a range of treatments and services to choose from. More info

[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] The Real Food Market
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Monthly food market at Southbank Centre

The Real Food Market runs over the first weekend of every month, bringing the best food and drink producers together at Southbank Centre Square. More info


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