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Below is a list of events and attractions taking place in London that we would recommend. Please click on each listing for further information...
Boat Cruise on Regent's Canal
All year around
Take a one way or return trip to Camden Lock on a traditional canal narrow boat, to discover the elegant regency architecture and industrial history of London's Regent's Canal.
The Audience
15th February - 15th June 2013
Gielgud Theatre
This eagerly anticipated play directed by Stephen Daldry sees Helen Mirren reprising her Oscar winning role of The Queen. The play focuses on the weekly audiences that the Queen has been having with her Prime Ministers for the past 60 years.
The Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros Studio Tour London
Studio Tour London is a behind-the-scenes walking tour, which immerses guests into the world of film-making.
Another London
27th July - 16th September
Tate Britain explores the capital city through the eyes of some of the biggest names in international photography. Bringing together 180 classic twentieth-century photographs,Another London highlights the vibrancy of the city as a dynamic metropolis, richly diverse and full of contrast.
Bernadette Corporate: 2000 Wasted Years
27th March 2013 - 9th June 2013
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)
2000 Wasted Years is the first UK retrospective by the New York based Bernadette Corporation. The exhibition recasts the works authored by the group since their inception in the early '90s.
The Book of Mormon
From 25th February 2013
Prince of Wale's Theatre
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'The Book of Mormon' is a comedy by 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone's comedy musical about a pair of hapless Mormon missionaries. The musical won nine awards at last year's Tony awards and was a sell out success on broadway.
The View From The Shard
From 1st February 2013
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Opening on February 1, 2013, the View from the Shard is a four-storey observation deck on floors 68 to 72 of the Shard, offering panoramic 360-degree views across the capital and beyond.
The Light Show
30th January - 28th April 2013
Hayward Gallery
Light Show explores the experiential and phenomenal aspects of light by bringing together sculptures and installations that use light to sculpt and shape space in different ways
Lichtenstein: A Retrospective
21st February - 27th May 2013
Roy Lichtenstein is one of the central figures of American Pop art famous for his iconic comic book paintings. The show brings together approximately 125 of the artist’s most definitive paintings and sculptures, as well as a remarkable selection of works on paper.
Once, The Musical
Once, The Musical, transfers from NYC to London.
Winner of 8 2012 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all.
David Bowie Exhibition
V&A
When: Sat 23 March 2013 – Sun 11 August 2013
Where: Exhibition Space Two
David Bowie is will explore the creative processes of Bowie as a musical
innovator and cultural icon, tracing his shifting style and sustained
reinvention across five decades. The V&A has selected more than 300 objects
that will be brought together for the very first time. They include handwritten
lyrics, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set
designs, Bowie’s own instruments and album artwork.